Demonstrators oppose any compromise by Greece in long-running dispute over former Yugoslav republic’s official name More than 100,000 protesters from across Greece converged on Athens’ main square on Sunday to protest a potential Greek compromise in a dispute with neighbouring Macedonia over the former Yugoslav republic’s official name. The dispute broke out after Macedonia gained independence from Yugoslavia in 1991. Greece argues use of the name implies territorial claims on its own province of Macedonia, once home of Alexander the Great. Related: Macedonia says it needs prospect of joining EU to thwart authoritarianism Continue reading...
 |
| READ THE ORIGINAL POST AT www.theguardian.com |