Ethnic groups in Albania
“Shame on you, we have a dictatorship” – The Greek minority in Albania are angry after the court’s decision on Beleris (video)
Dozens of member of the ethnic Greek minority of Albania gathered outside the court that denied the mayor-elect to swear-in: “The court decision was orchestrated by Rama”
Euractiv: Greece Blocks Albania's Negotiations with the EU
The road to Albania's EU membership negotiations faces an unexpected halt due to Greece's recent action, reported EurActiv. Greece has wielded its influence within the Council of the EU to obstruct the opening of the initial five chapters necessary for Albania's EU membership negotiations to commence.
Closed Minds: Fear of ‘Others’ Still Rules in North Macedonia
Macedonians think of themselves as open-hearted - but phobias about foreigners, gays, the disabled - anyone who looks different - remain entrenched.
Borrell: North Macedonia made a Commitment to Include in its Constitution Citizens of other Nationalities such as Bulgarians
"North Macedonia has undertaken the commitment to amend its Constitution to include citizens living within the country's borders who are part of other nationalities such as Bulgarians."
North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Brace for Trouble at Hero’s Commemoration
The 151st birthday of an Ottoman-era hero claimed by both Macedonians and Bulgarians threatens to further worsen already ice-cold relations between the two neighbours.
The Bulgarians in Albania Need Support, They Want an Urgent Meeting with President Radev
The Bulgarian-Macedonian dispute is also being carried over to Albania. Another misunderstanding arises over the possible separation of two regions in Albania - Golo Bardo (Gollobordë) and Gora, into separate municipalities, reports BNT. The Bulgarian minority, recognized by the Parliament in Tirana in 2017, is concentrated in these areas.
North Macedonia’s Foreign Minister: The Macedonian Language will become Official in the EU
"The Macedonian language issue has been resolved and all lies related to it must be dismantled". This was said at a press conference in Skopje by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the RNM Bujar Osmani.
The framework that needs to be signed with the European Union will state that North Macedonia will translate the legislation into the Macedonian language.
The "French" Proposal Shook the Macedonian Government, Kovachevski Hardened his Tone
The French presidency's proposal to resolve the dispute shook the Macedonian government after three small parties threatened to leave if the cabinet approved a draft sent to the Bulgarian parliament to end the dispute between Skopje and Sofia.
North Macedonia Church Spies ‘Independence” – At a Price
The Macedonian Orthodox Church is well on the way to finally getting the recognition and independence it craves - but may have to sacrifice the term 'Macedonian', at least for wider use.
Open Balkan(s) is Not Just Unwise. It’s Dangerous
It's always a good idea to come to the fresh air and crystalline waters of Lake Ohrid, one of the most beautiful places in Europe. Unfortunately, the reason for last week's gathering of leaders from the region - 'Open Balkan' - is not a good idea. In fact, it's not even a good name.
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