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FYROM, Kosovo separatists swap “ambassadors”
Macedonia’s decision to establish diplomatic ties with the breakaway Serbian province of Kosovo has raised Belgrade’s eyebrow, Macedonian local media reported Monday. Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic said Sunday the move was “regrettable” and “there will be consequences.” He said the move would endanger Skopje’s good neighborly relations with Belgrade, but restrained from specifying further actions... »
Serbia, FYROM Put Kosovo aside of EU
The prime ministers of Serbia and Macedonia met here Wednesday, brushing aside differences over Kosovo and instead focusing on European Union integration and economic cooperation. “Our countries have the same goal, and that is membership in the E.U. Our goal is to one day find ourselves in a Europe without borders,” Macedonia’s Prime Minister, Nikola... »
UN optimistic on Greece, FYROM name
UN envoy Matthew Nimetz said on Wednesday that he was “more optimistic” about the solution to a name dispute between Greece and Macedonia, but rejected any timetable after meeting in Athens with Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis. Nimetz, who arrived in Athens on Tuesday night after talks in Skopje, said that he had brought ideas... »
Division of Kosovo bad for FYROM, PM
Macedonian President Branko Crvenkovski warned that “any scenario that leads to a possible division of Kosovo along ethnic lines is dangerous and could result in grave consequences for the entire region.” In his annual address to the Macedonian Parliament, Crvenkovski added that the international community would need to bear this fact in mind, adding that... »
FYROM settles border with Kosovo separatists
FYROM has settled a border line with Kosovo Albanian separatists which were laying siege to territory of FYROM. FYROM recently recognized illegal declaration of independence by Kosovo Albanian separatists. »
FYROM recognizes Kosovo independence
Macedonia has recognized Kosovo’s independence despite opposition from Serbia. Foreign Minister Antonio Milososki says his government approved the recognition Thursday after Macedonia’s parliament adopted a resolution by an overwhelming majority to make that recommendation. Macedonia has a border dispute with Kosovo, but the two sides say they are close to reaching an agreement. Earlier on Thursday nearby... »
FYROM parliament calls for Kosovo recognition
Macedonia’s Parliament has adopted a resolution calling on the government to recognize the independence of neighboring Kosovo. The 85-1 vote paves the way for the former Yugoslav republic to recognize Kosovo in defiance of Serbia’s opposition to the move. It was not immediately clear how Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski’s conservative government would respond to the resolution... »
FYROM urged to wait on World Court Kosovo rule
Serbia is urging the government of Macedonia to wait for the World Court ruling before it decides to recognize or not Kosovo’s independence or, as Jeremic said, Skopje “could face unwanted consequences”. “Do not inflict such a blow on your closest neighbor who is currently fighting in a peaceful, democratic and internationally- legally confirmed manner... »
FYROM to take a stand on Kosovo
Macedonian President Branko Crvenkovski says that his state will take a definite stand on Kosovo’s unilateral declaration of independence. “At this, our state must start from its national interests and take into consideration joint interests with Kosovo, like the border, and Kosovo’s stand on our constitutional name,” Crvenkovski said. Serbian president Tadic asked him not to... »
Tadic asks FYROM not to recognize Kosovo
Following talks with the FYROM President Branko Crvenkovski on the margins of the UN General Assembly in New York, Serbian President Boris Tadic has asked the FYROM authorities not to recognize independence of Kosovo. Tadic said that the government in Belgrade would undertake adequate measures if Skopje decides to recognize Kosovo, MIA reports. Crvenkovski... »
