US EditionNorth Macedonia's new president reignites a spat with Greece at her inauguration ceremony
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen criticized Siljanovska-Davkova for using "Macedonia" instead of "North Macedonia," emphasizing the importance of upholding agreements.
- Greek Ambassador Sophia Philippidou left an inauguration ceremony in response to Siljanovska-Davkova's terminology.
- The Greek Foreign Ministry expressed concerns over violations of agreements by North Macedonia's new president and the impact on relations and EU prospects.
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North Macedonia took its current name in 2018 to resolve the dispute with Athens. Now, the new president can be sworn in as "Macedonia". Greece is outraged.
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Firstpost NewsGreek PM slams North Macedonian president in new name row
ATHENS: Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis hit out Monday (May 13) at North Macedonia's new nationalist president for refusing during her oath of office to use her country's new name, formulated to end a bitter row between the neighbours. The Balkan nation added "North" to its title in 2018 to end a
North Macedonian president's inauguration revives name dispute with Greece
ATHENS - Greece threatened on Monday to hinder North Macedonia's bid to join the EU after newly elected president Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova called her country just \"Macedonia\" during a speech, reviving a long-running dispute over the name. Read more at straitstimes.com.
It wasn't until 2018 that North Macedonia and Greece ended the dispute over the country's name. President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova did not use the official name when she was sworn in. Athens reacted angrily.
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