Leaders sign historic accord that will lead to country becoming Republic of North Macedonia – although challenges remainAfter nearly three decades,one of the most intractable Balkan disputes has ended on the banks of a lake as Greece and Macedonia signed an accord formally heralding a modern era of peace. On a historic day for a region long soaked in the politics of animosity, the prime ministers of the neighbouring states declared that the bitter dispute over Macedonia’s name was finally over despite scattered protests on both sides of the frontier. Related: Macedonia and Greece fail to resolve bitter naming dispute Continue reading...
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