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Macedonia's 'Fake News' Exports Now For Domestic Consumption

Published: 24/09/2018

In Macedonia's shadowy "fake news" industry, it seems that what goes around comes around. Read more

Source: www.rferl.org
There's No Disputing That Macedonia Is At A Watershed Moment

Published: 22/09/2018

Skopje is gripped by uncertainty as Macedonia approaches a historic crossroads. (The views expressed in this blog post do not necessarily reflect those of RFE/RL.) Read more

Source: www.rferl.org
Germany Urges Albania To Press Reform Process With Eye On EU Membership

Published: 20/09/2018

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has called on Albania to intensify its reform efforts and offered further assistance to help the Western Balkan country eventually join the European Union. Read more

Source: www.rferl.org

Court Rejects Bids To Cancel Macedonia's Name-Change Referendum

Published: 19/09/2018

Macedonia's Constitutional Court has rejected two bids to declare the September 30 referendum on changing the country’s name to North Macedonia illegal and unconstitutional. Read more

Source: www.rferl.org
Drone Detective: Traffic Crimes Caught In Kosovo

Published: 17/09/2018

Police forces around the world are using drones to catch traffic violations, including on the roads of Kosovo -- some of the most dangerous in Europe. Read more

Source: www.rferl.org
Mattis Warns Against Russian 'Influence Campaigns' Ahead Of Macedonia Name Referendum

Published: 17/09/2018

U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis arrived in Macedonia on September 17 with a warning that Russia was attempting to use its money and influence to build opposition to the upcoming referendum on changi ... Read more

Source: www.rferl.org

Thousands March In Macedonia In Favor Of Name Change, NATO, EU Membership

Published: 17/09/2018

Thousands of Macedonians marched in the capital, Skopje, in support of a move to change the country’s name and for eventual NATO and European Union membership. Read more

Source: www.rferl.org
Zaev: Macedonians Must Accept Name Change Or Face 'Isolation'

Published: 16/09/2018

Macedonian Prime Minister Zoran Zaev says citizens must either agree to accept a new name for the country or face a future of "instability" and "isolation." Read more

Source: www.rferl.org
Vucic Says Deal With Kosovo Should Guarantee Serbia’s Eventual EU Membership

Published: 14/09/2018

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic says any deal with neighboring Kosovo to settle their long-standing disputes would need to include a guarantee of membership from the European Union. Read more

Source: www.rferl.org

Mogherini Tells Macedonians To Seize 'Historic Opportunity' In Name-Change Referendum

Published: 13/09/2018

European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini on September 13 urged Macedonians to vote in this month’s referendum on changing the country’s name, saying they "hold the key to the future" of ... Read more

Source: www.rferl.org
Kosovar Cabinet Approves Draft Law On Reforming Security Forces

Published: 13/09/2018

Kosovo's government has approved a draft law to gradually transform the country’s security forces. Read more

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European Parliament Votes In Favor Of Talks On Visa Liberalization For Kosovo

Published: 13/09/2018

The European Parliament has approved the opening of negotiations with the European Council on visa liberalization for citizens of Kosovo. Read more

Source: www.rferl.org

Opposition Leader Tells Macedonians To Vote 'With Their Conscience' In Name-Change Referendum

Published: 12/09/2018

Macedonia's conservative opposition leader has told supporters to vote "with their conscience" in the upcoming referendum on changing the country's name. Read more

Source: www.rferl.org
Vucic's 'Great' Milosevic Evokes Ghost Of 'Greater Serbia'

Published: 12/09/2018

The storm over the Serbian president's characterization of accused war criminal Slobodan Milosevic suggests that even decades later, Kosovo can still make or break a Serbian politician. (The views exp ... Read more

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Citing Russian 'Mischief,' U.S. Defense Secretary To Visit Macedonia

Published: 12/09/2018

U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said he would travel to Macedonia ahead of a crucial referendum on changing the country's name, and he voiced concern about possible Russian "mischief" in the run-up ... Read more

Source: www.rferl.org

Top U.S. State Department Officials Heading To Georgia

Published: 11/09/2018

Two top U.S. State Department officials are heading to Georgia as Washington continues trying to bolster ties with Tbilisi amid continuing tensions with Russia. Read more

Source: www.rferl.org
Serbian President's Praise Of Milosevic A ‘Provocation,’ Neighbors Say

Published: 10/09/2018

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic's praise of Slobodan Milosevic as a "great" leader has triggered condemnations from Balkan neighbors and the European Union. Read more

Source: www.rferl.org
'Get Out And Vote,' U.S. Senator Tells Macedonians Ahead Of Referendum

Published: 9/09/2018

During a visit to Skopje, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson has voiced support for Macedonia's upcoming referendum over former Yugoslav republic's official name change. Read more

Source: www.rferl.org

Serbia's President Addresses Serbian Minority In Kosovo

Published: 9/09/2018

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic visited Kosovo's ethnically divided town of Mitrovica on September 9. In an address to members of the Serbian ethnic minority, Vucic defended his willingness to rene ... Read more

Source: www.rferl.org
U.S. Senator Urges Macedonians To Vote In Name-Change Referendum

Published: 9/09/2018

U.S. Senator Ron Johnson has visited Macedonia's capital, Skopje, to support an upcoming referendum over the country's official name change. Johnson heads the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Securit ... Read more

Source: www.rferl.org
Kosovo Bars Serbian Leader's Visit To Enclave After Protesters Block Road

Published: 9/09/2018

Kosovo has barred Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic from visiting a Serb-populated enclave after dozens of protesters blocked the road to the village he had planned to travel to. Read more

Source: www.rferl.org

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