Macedonia and Greece fail to resolve bitter naming dispute
(The Guardian Greece)

President Gjordje Ivanov says no to deal renaming country as Republic of North MacedoniaGovernments in Skopje and Athens have faced a furious backlash as the challenge of solving one of the world´s most bitter diplomatic feuds hit home just a day after Macedonia announced it was willing to change its name. Hours after the two neighbours declaring they had reached a landmark accord that would see the tiny Balkan state rename itself the Republic of North Macedonia, the nation´s president refused point-blank to sign the deal. Related: Macedonia agrees to new name after 27-year dispute with Greece Related: No bailout funds for Greece as eurozone finance chiefs fail to agree deal Continue reading...