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Security Tight as North Macedonia, Bulgaria Honor National Hero

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North Macedonian officials laid wreaths on the 151st anniversary of the birth of Goce Delcev. The revolutionary is hailed by both countries as a national hero in the fight for liberation from the Ottoman rule. The two Balkan states have had tense relations since 2020, when Bulgaria blocked accession talks.

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The Independent

North Macedonia honors hero also claimed by Bulgaria

North Macedonia marked Saturday the birth anniversary of a 19th century revolutionary amid tight security in the capital Skopje because of fears of potential clashes between opposing nationalist groups from North Macedonia and Bulgaria

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

North Macedonia honors hero also claimed by Bulgaria

SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — North Macedonia on Saturday marked the birthday of a 19th century revolutionary amid tight security in the capital of Skopje due to fears of clashes between opposing nationalist groups from North Macedonia and Bulgaria.

1 year ago·United States

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North Macedonia honors hero also claimed by Bulgaria

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

Police tighten security as North Macedonia, Bulgaria honour national hero

SKOPJE (Reuters) - Police stepped up security on Saturday as North Macedonia and Bulgaria commemorated a 19th-century revolutionary claimed by both neighbours as a hero at a ceremony expected to be attended by nationalists from the two countries. Read full story

1 year ago·Malaysia

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The Washington Post

North Macedonia honors hero also claimed by Bulgaria

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KRDO

North Macedonia honors hero also claimed by Bulgaria

By KONSTANTIN TESTORIDES Associated Press SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — North Macedonia marked Saturday the birth anniversary of a 19th century revolutionary amid tight security in the capital Skopje because of fears of potential clashes between opposing nationalist groups from North Macedonia and Bulgaria. Both countries have claims on the same historic figure. The commemoration events mark 151 years since the birth of Gotse Delchev, who oppos…

1 year ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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