World Alert: Greek Parliament approves deal for Macedonia to change name and eventually join NATO and E.U., ending 28-year standoff
Greece had long opposed the former province of Yugoslavia for appropriating the name Macedonia, which it claimed as its own heritage. Western countries hope the deal will help stabilize the Balkans, which has long lagged behind the rest of Europe in development and security.
Greece had long opposed the former province of Yugoslavia for appropriating the name Macedonia, which it claimed as its own heritage. Western countries hope the deal will help stabilize the Balkans, which has long lagged behind the rest of Europe in development and security.
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