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Large rally over name issue ramps up pressure on Tsipras
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe Greek government has vowed to continue negotiating with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) despite another large protest on this issue.
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Edgy atmosphere ahead of new protest over Macedonia name issue
PoliticsGreek PoliticsA frenzied atmosphere is developing ahead of Sunday’s protest over the Macedonia issue as talks between Skopje and Athens continue despite apparent disagreements between the two sides.
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Coalition braces for Sunday demo, ponders impact on cooperation
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe government is bracing itself for Sunday’s demonstration in Athens over the Macedonia name issue but does not seem to be deterred in its efforts to reach a settlement with Skopje.
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Athens seeks new approach as Nimetz visit marks more intensive name talks
PoliticsForeign PolicyThe machinations on Greece’s domestic political scene regarding the Macedonia issue show no sign of abating but this does not look like it will prevent negotiations between Athens and Skopje moving to the next level.
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Kammenos dismisses talk of coalition rift but maintains Macedonia name objections
PoliticsGreek PoliticsDefence Minister Panos Kammenos sought to dampen speculation about a possible rift in the coalition over the Macedonia issue by insisting on Monday that he intends to see out his agreement with Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras for a four-year term.
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Name issue and auction targets make waves in domestic politics
PoliticsGreek PoliticsMuch of the attention in Greece this week will be on whatever developments emerge from the meeting between Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and his Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) counterpart Zoran Zaev on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos.
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Thessaloniki rally highlights political complexities of addressing name issue
PoliticsGreek PoliticsA large rally in Thessaloniki on Sunday underlined that Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras will have his work cut out to reach a settlement with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) over the name dispute and that the issue still has the potential to impact on Greek politics.
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Concerns prompt Athens to dampen optimism as Macedonia name talks begin
PoliticsForeign PolicyOfficial talks aiming to find a solution on the Macedonia name issue are due to begin this week under the United Nations’ auspices after much speculation in Greece over the past few weeks.
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Athens gears up for name talks as coalition and opposition try to define their positions
PoliticsForeign PolicyMomentum is building towards a new round of negotiations between Athens and Skopje, mediated by United Nations envoy Matthew Nimetz, amid much political discussion about the matter in Greece.
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Talks on Macedonia name issue to be ramped up but Kammenos unmoved
PoliticsForeign PolicyA new effort aiming to solve the longstanding dispute between Greece and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) began last week in Brussels.