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24 Years After Ohrid Agreement: North Macedonia Marks Anniversary Amidst Differing Interpretations

The 24th anniversary of the Ohrid Framework Agreement, signed on August 13, 2001, is marked by celebrations and differing interpretations of its impact on North Macedonia, with ongoing debates about its implementation and legacy among political parties.

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Serbian Church Recognizes Macedonian Autocephaly After Five Decades

The Serbian Orthodox Church (SPC) recognized the autocephaly of the Macedonian Orthodox Church - Ohrid Archbishopric on Tuesday, ending a 50-year dispute that included legal repercussions for clergy loyal to the Belgrade patriarchate, and was influenced by the Ecumenical Patriarch's recognition of t...

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Half a Million Attend Croatian Concert Featuring Pro-Nazi Salute

Croatian singer Marko Perkovic and an estimated 500,000 fans performed a pro-Nazi WWII salute at a Zagreb concert on Saturday, prompting condemnation from Serbia and raising concerns about persistent nationalism in Croatia.

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Kosovo's Political Stalemate Persists Amidst Potential for Concurrent Elections

Kosovo remains in political deadlock four months after elections, failing to form a government due to inter-party disagreements, with the possibility of concurrent local and parliamentary elections in October raising concerns about election integrity.

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Albanian Elections: Socialist Party Projected to Win Landslide Victory

Albania's parliamentary elections show Prime Minister Edi Rama's Socialist Party winning 53% of the vote (with 25% of votes counted), securing a fourth term and potentially 71 parliamentary seats, exceeding the current count; turnout was 42.16%.

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Rama Seeks Fourth Term in Albanian Elections Amidst Corruption and Youth Disillusionment

Albanians vote today in parliamentary elections where Prime Minister Edi Rama seeks a fourth term, facing Sali Berisha amidst corruption scandals and disillusionment among young voters; Rama promises EU accession by 2030 despite a persistent corruption problem.

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North Macedonia's Name Omission Raises Concerns in Greece

Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis will meet with his North Macedonian counterpart to discuss the government's avoidance of the country's constitutional name in official contexts, raising concerns about its European integration process.

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Mixed Reactions Mark 30th Anniversary of Srebrenica Genocide

The 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide was commemorated on July 11th, 2025, with mixed reactions across the region; while many expressed solidarity, some Serbian officials refused to use the term "genocide", highlighting deep political divisions and hindering reconciliation efforts.

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Albania's EU Progress Highlighted by Rama's Popular Skopje Visit

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama's visit to Skopje from June 30th to July 1st generated significantly more positive social media engagement than Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski's, highlighting the contrast between Albania's progress towards EU membership and Macedonia's internal politic...

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DUI Calls for Snap Elections Amidst Internal Coalition Tensions

Ali Ahmeti, leader of the Democratic Union for Integration (DUI), announced a call for snap parliamentary elections alongside local elections, sparking debate within the European Front coalition due to internal disagreements and controversies related to the DUI's anniversary celebration in Chair.

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Albanian PM Rama Wins Fourth Term in Close Election

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama secured a fourth term in a closely contested election against Sali Berisha's opposition coalition on May 11th, a pivotal moment for Albania's EU ambitions amidst concerns about corruption and the first-time inclusion of diaspora votes.

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Albania's 2025 Elections: EU Aspirations Versus Corruption Concerns

Albania's May 11, 2025 parliamentary elections are critical for its EU accession, with the ruling Socialist Party emphasizing EU integration while facing a fragmented opposition coalition burdened by corruption allegations; the presence of candidates under investigation threatens the judicial system...

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