Macedonia
Borrell: On the EU Side there are No Obstacles to the Accession of North Macedonia
EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, believes that there is no obstacle to North Macedonia's accession to the block.
Radev Criticized North Macedonia for the Lack of Reforms - Kovachevski Advised him to care more about Bulgaria
According to Bulgarian President Rumen Radev, the Republic of North Macedonia is not ready to start negotiations for EU membership:
Storms cause power cuts, flooding in northern Greece
Storms that hit areas in western Thessaloniki as well as the city center on Saturday caused power cuts and flooding of houses, Central Macedonia Region director of civil protection Charalambos Stergiadis told state-run news agency AMNA.
Germany Recognized the Macedonian Language, Identity and Culture
Last night, the German Bundestag voted on a resolution that unequivocally recognizes the Macedonian language, identity and culture, Thomas Hacker, an MP from the Free Democratic Party, told Deutsche Welle.
The resolution was introduced by the parliamentary groups of the three parties in the governing coalition - the Social Democrats, the Greens and the Liberals.
Bulgaria’s Deputy PM Mariya Gabriel: Hate Speech in North Macedonia is Inadmissible and Unacceptable
"Immediate measures have been taken in connection with the case of the attacked and beaten co-chairman of the association of Bulgarians in the Republic of North Macedonia Bekir Kadrieski in the town of Struga" - this is what Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mariya Gabriel commented:
Co-chairman of a Bulgarian Association in North Macedonia was Beaten because he is a "Dirty Bulgarian"
The co-chairman of the association of Bulgarians in North Macedonia "Shemeto" Bekir Kadrieski was beaten by a stranger in the city of Struga.
This happened today, Kadrieski himself told Nova TV.
The man said he was knocked to the ground and kicked. Kadrieski explained that during the beating he was insulted on ethnic grounds with the words "dirty Bulgarian".
North Macedonia Opposition Dismisses ‘Shift’ on Constitutional Change
The aftermath of last Wednesday's meeting between North Macedonia's Social Democratic PM Dimitar Kovacevski and the main opposition VMRO DPMNE leader Hristijan Mickoski has brought more confusion and conflicting information.
Greek Media: Bulgaria has requested Greek Aircraft to Protect its Skies
Bulgaria has requested Greek military planes to guard its airspace, claims the publication "Kathimerini".
The publication notes that Bulgaria is the fourth Balkan country that wants Greek aviation to protect its skies.
The Bulgarians may enter North Macecdonia’s Constitution with the Egyptians and 4 other Nations
The Macedonian Ministry of Justice must send to the parliament the proposal for adding the Bulgarians in the constitution, a condition for the start of the negotiations on joining the European Union.
Ex-Minister’s Complaint Lifts Lid on North Macedonia Prison Discrimination
It took a high-profile prisoner's public complaint to lift the lid on the discrimination suffered by female inmates in North Macedonia.