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The burn victims from the N. Macedonia nightclub fire on Sunday are split between two Greek hospitals and their conditions range from stable to critical.

A peaceful protest in N. Macedonia escalated into violence as angry citizens, blaming corruption for the deadly nightclub fire, vandalized several properties.

A quarter of the world's deadliest nightclub fires have been caused by pyrotechnics, in tragedies strikingly similar to the North Macedonia nightclub fire.

North Macedonia declares seven-day mourning period after a nightclub fire kills 59, injures 155; authorities investigate corruption and detain 10 suspects. Meanwhile several burn victims have been transported to Greece for treatment.

Fifty-nine people are reportedly dead after a devastating fire broke out at a nightclub hosting a concert in the city of Kocani, North Macedonia, according to the country’s official news agency, MIA, citing the Ministry of the Interior. The venue where the fire broke out is in the eastern part of North Macedonia, about 100 […]

The Greek Ministry of Foreign affairs responded to the statements by the PM of North Macedonia by asserting the "remarks constitute a provocation against Greece."

James O'Brien, the Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, highlighted these efforts during a recent Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing

The US ambassador to Greece, George Tsunis, is the latest US official to remind Greece's neighbor that failing to respect Prespa Agreement may cause 'problematic situations'

PM Mickoski flagrantly uses 'Macedonia' stand-alone at NATO Summit where his presence was facilitated by the landmark agreement which he again violated

The Greek prime minister's again warned the neighboring state to Greece's north over resurgent nationalism and need to implement non-negotiable treaties

George Gerapetritis, with an eye to Albania and North Macedonia, also cited adherence to rule of law, the European acquis, democracy, minority rights and signed pacts

Speaking after the conclusion of the European Council Summit in Brussels the Prime Minister addressed the ongoing provocations from the new president and prime minister of the neighboring country.

The statement came in light of remarks by government officials in Skopje, including Prime Minister Mickoski and President Davkova who said they would continue to refer to their country as “Macedonia”

PM-Designate Mickoski says he'll use constitutional name abroad but standalone 'Macedonia' for domestic consumption - ignoring Prespa Agreement

Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova said she'll rely on dialogue to try and 'persuade' Greece over the 'correctness' of her positions

Instead of an official letter from Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Assistant Secretary of State for European Affairs, James O'Brien, extended congratulations via a simple post on X.

PM Mitsotakis also repeated a warning to the new leadership in North Macedonia: 'when someone pulls on the line, they should be ready for it to break'

Stressing Athens' unwavering stance on the apparently rekindled 'name issue', Mitsotakis called on the North Macedonia Leadership to use Prespa Agreement-mandated name

The United States has received assurances from VMRO-DPMNE, the party that won the recent elections in North Macedonia, that the country will continue on its European course. Gabriel Escobar, the U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary and Special Representative for the Western Balkans, made this statement during an online interview with the European Center of the Atlantic […]

Mitsotakis on Prespa violation: North Macedonia’s 'path towards Europe and progress also passes through our country, where it can end'