No. 25 Macedonian Matters
Ilinden celebrations, a diplomatic scuffle with Kosovo, and Venezuela hacking accusations.
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Apologies, it’s been a busy week so we’ve just got a list of some major news from N. Macedonia in English rather than a deep dive.
The Matters
Messages of State Officials from the Celebration of Ilinden - Republic Day (MIA - Google Translate)
Kosovo’s president involved in Macedonian airport scuffle, sparking diplomatic row (Politico Europe)
Kosovo issues protest note to North Macedonia over incident with President Osmani (MIA)
MFA voices regret over incident involving Kosovo’s President, measures to be taken to avoid similar situations in future (MIA)
On Monday in Skopje, Kurti will have a meeting with Mickoski - the case of the Kosovo president a topic (360 Degrees - Google Translate)
North Macedonia’s Govt Partners Split Over Separate Albanian Academy (Balkan Insight)
North Macedonia Baffled by Venezuelan Claims of ‘Hacking Attack’ (Balkan Insight)
The US will be actively involved in the talks between Skopje and Sofia once Bulgaria has a stable government, says O'Brien (360 Degrees - Google Translate)
US emphasizes importance of Prespa Agreement compliance for North Macedonia (Ekathimerini)
US pressures Skopje over name deal with Athens (Ekathimerini)
One Dead In North Macedonia Wildfires (Barron’s/AFP)
North Macedonia is seeking EU assistance as wildfires burn across the Balkans (Washington Post/AP)
North Macedonia fights a dozen wildfires after weeks of hot weather (Reuters)
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