NATO military committee holds talks at Turkey base
The NATO military committee on Wednesday visited its base in Turkey’s western province of Izmir. Committee members were welcomed by Aegean Army Commander Abdullah Recep, and NATO Allied Land Forces…
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Air pollution knocks almost one year off the average European’s life: WHO
Nine out of ten people worldwide breathe polluted air daily, Euronews reported citing the World Health Organisation (WHO). That means 91% of the world’s population are living in places where…
Macedonia can join NATO in 2020 spring
“Macedonia can become a full member of NATO by spring 2020, though the Alliance will try to accelerate this process as much as possible,” a NATO official said. Report informs…
New leaks show UK-funded project sought £5.5m for Balkans influence campaign
Hackers have released a sixth batch of Integrity Initiative leaks, this time focusing on how the project sought £5.5 million in funding from the British government to establish an influence…
Macedonia prepares for name change by removing signs
Macedonian authorities began Monday removing official signs from government buildings to prepare for the country’s new name: North Macedonia, AP reports. “Government of the Republic of Macedonia” signs were removed…
NATO greets North Macedonia as 30th member despite failed accession referendum
The Balkan country of North Macedonia is set to officially become the 30th member of NATO on the back of a decades-long spat with Greece, a failed popular vote, and…
Macedonia to become 30th member Of NATO
NATO member states are due to sign an agreement today – making Macedonia the 30th member of the military alliance. The former Yugoslav republic will eventually enter under its new…
NATO to sign Macedonia’s accession protocol on February 6
NATO countries will sign a protocol on Macedonia’s accession to the alliance on February 6, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg tweeted. “On 6 February we will write history: NATO Allies…
UN envoy welcomes Greece ratification of Macedonia name-change deal
Matthew Nimetz, the UN envoy who brokered a Greece-Macedonia deal on their disputes over the latter’s name, welcomed Friday Greek lawmakers’ ratification of the accord. “I welcome the ratification of…
Greek MPs back Macedonia name-change deal in narrow vote amid repeated protests
Greek MPs have supported the name-change deal with Macedonia with a narrow majority. The agreement, which resolves the lengthy dispute blocking Macedonia’s accession to the EU and NATO, sparked massive…