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Greek PM calls confidence vote after minister quits over Macedonia deal
Macedonian lawmakers have voted to rename their country the Republic of North Macedonia but the agreement now needs backing from the Greek parliament
Macedonia lawmakers to vote on name change deal with Greece
Ever since its small neighbour proclaimed independence in 1991, Greece has maintained that the name Macedonia can only apply to its northern province
Macedonia president urges boycott of name-change referendum
The country could change its name to North Macedonia to appease Greece and ease its joining of international bodies
How a Macedonian town became an epicentre of ‘fake news’
Once a thriving industrial hub, Veles has suffered decline since the break-up of the former Yugoslavia
Greece, Macedonia sign historic deal to end name row
The accord aims to end one of the world’s longest diplomatic disputes, which began 27 years ago with Macedonia’s declaration of independence
Macedonia: The decades-long quarrel over its name
The name chosen by the eastern European country of Macedonia at its independence 27 years ago has been steadfastly rejected by its neighbour Greece