Τούτες τις ώρες που  η Ελλάδα και ο 'Ελληνας πρωθυπουργός Κώστας Καραμανλής έχοντας μαζί του την εθνική συναίνεση, δίνουν την ιστορική  μάχη για τα απαράγραπτα δίκαια της Ελλάδος τα οποία απειλούνται ανοιχτά πλέον από τις αλυτρωτικές διαθέσεις των Σκοπιανών με αποκορύφωμα την εθνικιστική υστερία των τελευταίων 24ωραν  που επικρατεί στο γειτονικό κρατίδιο των Σκοπίων είναι χρήσιμο να δούμε  πως αντιμετωπίζει το θέμα ο διεθνής Τύπος άρα και η παγκόσμια κοινή γνώμη. Έχουμε σταχυολογήσει και επιλέξει όλα τα κυριώτερα και εγκυρότερα ΜΜΕ τα οποία με συνεχείς ανταποκρίσεις τους αναφέρονται στα όσα διαδραματίζονται σε Αθήνα και Σκόπια με φόντο την σημερινή 59η Σύνοδο του ΝΑΤΟ στο Βουκουρέστι.  

Macedonia row overshadows NATO summit
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom – 4 hours ago
By Harry de Quetteville in Berlin The Nato summit in Bucharest is being overshadowed by what American officials have reportedly called "the world's
NATO chief hopes summit invitation for three more states
Xinhua, China – 15 hours ago
BUCHAREST, April 1 (Xinhua) — NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer hopes the alliance's summit in Bucharest will reach a solution for the
Greek envoy says flag defaced with swastika threatens Macedonia's
International Herald Tribune, France – 22 hours ago
AP WASHINGTON: Greece's ambassador to Washington warned that Macedonia's hopes of joining NATO could be damaged by billboards displayed in Macedonia's
The Balkans, again
International Herald Tribune, France – Mar 31, 2008
This week's NATO summit meeting has plenty of serious issues before it, from Afghanistan to tensions with Russia. Yet diplomats and politicians are devoting
The view from Athens
International Herald Tribune, France – Mar 31, 2008
By Dora Bakoyannis Members of NATO are set to meet Wednesday in Bucharest to consider measures to strengthen the alliance, which may include invitations to
Op ed: Greece is saying what?
Macedonia, Canada – 4 hours ago
I am English. And my former Prime Minister (Tony Blair) speaks French. Does that make him French? Americans speak English, but are they English?
US criticizes anti-Greek billboards in Macedonia
Earthtimes, UK – 9 hours ago
Washington – Billboards placed in the Macedonian capital of Skopje defacing the Greek flag are "offensive" and unhelpful toward resolving the name dispute
Athens reiterates 'name issue' points
Athens News Agency, Greece – 11 hours ago
A foreign ministry spokesman on Tuesday referred to the very short period of time remaining until Wednesday's NATO summit in Bucharest when asked about the
Macedonia Optimistic About NATO Invitation
BalkanInsight.com, Serbia – 11 hours ago
01 April 2008 Skopje _ Macedonia hopes to receive an invitation to join NATO despite Greece's uncompromising stand in the ‘name' row, the country's Premier
EUs Indecisiveness and Self-Paralysis: United States Still Crucial
Newropeans Magazine, France – 13 hours ago
Ahead of NATO's summit in Bucharest this week, one thing seems very clear to many in the Balkans. And that is – that the US continues to play a crucial role
Greece angered by offensive billboards in Skopje
Southeast European Times, MD – 13 hours ago
Macedonia's foreign minister has expressed regret over a "particularly unfortunate incident taking place at a particularly crucial moment".
Inner Cabinet takes decisions ahead of NATO summit
Athens News Agency, Greece – 16 hours ago
Prime minister Costas Karamanlis chaired a meeting of the Inner Cabinet on Tuesday for discussion of developments in the FYROM name issue and a crucial NATO
Greece: support for Albania
Portalino, Italy – 19 hours ago
Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis reiterated her country´s full support for Albania´s NATO membership bid during a visit to Tirana on Thursday,
Bakoyannis: We will stop Macedonia from entering NATO
Macedonia, Canada – 20 hours ago
Like father, like daughter. Dora Bakoyannis, the daughter of Greek Prime Minister Constantine Mitsotakis, who in 1992 begun the rift between Macedonia and
Greece insists on veto unless name dispute resolved
Makfax, Macedonia – 20 hours ago
Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis reiterated Athens' threat to veto Macedonia's NATO entry at the upcoming summit in Bucharest unless the two countries
Greece Doesn't Bow to US Pressure to Accept Latest Nimetz Proposal
Greek News, Greece – Mar 31, 2008
Hopes for a compromised settlement in the name dispute between Greece and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia are evaporating, after Greece rejected
Daily Press Briefing
US Department of State, DC – Mar 31, 2008
MR. CASEY: Okay. Well, good afternoon, everybody. Happy Monday, welcome to the start of another week. I don't have anything to start you off with, so? MR.
Greece insist to veto Macedonia's membership in NATO
Makfax, Macedonia – Mar 31, 2008
Greek Foreign Minister insisted on Monday for Athens to block the admittance of Macedonia in NATO at the forthcoming Summit of the Alliance,
Greece insists on Macedonia veto ahead of NATO summit
Earthtimes, UK – Mar 31, 2008
Athens – Two days before a NATO summit, Greece Monday again warned its northern neighbour it will veto an invitation to Macedonia to join the Western
Skopje regrets over defaced flag
Athens News Agency, Greece – Mar 31, 2008
The foreign minister of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM), Antonio Milososki, on Monday expressed his "deep sorrow" over several billboard
Greece Sees No Quick Solution to Macedonia Name Issue
Journal of Turkish Weekly, Turkey – Mar 31, 2008
Greece sees no quick solution to the row with Macedonia over the name of the Balkan country, diplomats said after a meeting of EU and Balkan leaders in Brdo
A diplomatic tug of war that can be won
Kathimerini, Greece – Mar 31, 2008
Everything seems to indicate that Greece will have to block FYROM's NATO membership bid at the upcoming alliance summit. Regardless of the negotiating
Macedonia: What is in a name?
Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey – Mar 31, 2008
If the 'Macedonia issue' turns out to be foreign policy defeat for the Karamanlis government, Mrs. Bakoyiannis may be the one who will bear most of the
Athens furious over Skopje insult
Athens News Agency, Greece – Mar 30, 2008
Greece reacted angrily on Sunday to an unprecedented provocation in the neighbouring Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM), as several outdoor
FM: Athens won't bow to pressure
Athens News Agency, Greece – Mar 30, 2008
Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis was quoted here on Sunday as reiterating that Athens will not be influenced by the short time remaining until this
FACTBOX: Profiles of NATO hopefuls Albania, Croatia, Macedonia
Reuters – 12 hours ago
(Reuters) – Following are key facts about Albania, Croatia and Macedonia, the Balkan countries hoping to be invited to join NATO this week.
Greece to veto Macedonia membership at NATO summit
TREND Information, Azerbaijan – 15 hours ago
(dpa) – On the eve of a NATO summit in Bucharest Greece warned Tuesday that was set to veto Macedonia's membership because of a dispute over the country's
US: Macedonia name no condition for NATO
B92, Serbia – 17 hours ago
SKOPJE — The US believes Macedonia's invitation to join NATO should not be deferred over the unresolved name row with Greece. "We believe the decisions
Parliament to discuss on name issue at last moment and if necessary
Journal of Turkish Weekly, Turkey – Mar 31, 2008
A possible Parliament session on the current events regarding the process of overcoming differences with Greece over the use of Macedonia's constitutional
NATO leaders to decide over Macedonia's accession on Thursday
Journal of Turkish Weekly, Turkey – Mar 31, 2008
Heads of states and governments of the 26 NATO member-states should decide on Thursday whether Macedonia and the other two Adriatic Group countries

Boycott Reflects Serbia' Rightwing Drift
BalkanInsight.com, Serbia – 5 hours ago
01 April 2008 Nationalist picket of Albanian stores is only the latest example of the way radical nationalists are capturing the agenda in Serbia.
Greek Sword Hangs Over Macedonia's Future
BalkanInsight.com, Serbia – 5 hours ago
If Athens acts on threats to block a NATO invitation, the country's ethnic peace – and very existence – could be jeopardised. By Sinisa Jakov Marusic in
Bucharest Counts Cost of NATO Summit
BalkanInsight.com, Serbia – 11 hours ago
01 April 2008 While Romanian leaders hope the NATO summit will boost their country's profile, the capital's residents count the cost of the event.
NATO still faces divisive threat from east
Canada.com, Canada – 2 hours ago
BUCHAREST, Romania – Canada and its NATO partners have serious problems to confront in Afghanistan, but as the summit of the alliance's 26 leaders opens
Russia warns Ukraine over latest NATO push
ABC Online, Australia – 3 hours ago
By Moscow correspondent Scott Bevan Russia has reiterated its opposition to Ukraine joining NATO, after the US President announced he would support the
26-nation alliance urged to put Ukraine, Georgia on membership track
Chicago Tribune, United States – 4 hours ago
By Alex Rodriguez | Tribune correspondent April 2, 2008 MOSCOW-When NATO leaders meet in Romania on Wednesday to decide whether to put US allies Georgia and
Bush Presses NATO on Expansion, Assures Russia on Missile Plan
Bloomberg – 4 hours ago
By Catherine Dodge and Roger Runningen April 2 (Bloomberg) — President George W. Bush will urge NATO members today to “send a signal'' in support of
Bush in Romania for Nato summit
BBC News, UK – 5 hours ago
US President George W Bush is expected to push for Nato's eastern expansion during a key summit in Romania. Mr Bush is expected to tell the alliance's
Bush-Putin row grows as pact pushes east
Guardian, UK – 5 hours ago
George Bush and Vladimir Putin yesterday appeared to be on a collision course ahead of today's critical Nato summit in Bucharest, which could determine the
Nato shouldn't advance too far east
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom – 5 hours ago
By Malcolm Rifkind When President Bush, Gordon Brown and other Nato leaders meet in Bucharest today they must ensure that they do not, inadvertently,
Ukraine and Georgia face uphill battle on NATO bid
Reuters – 5 hours ago
By Paul Taylor and Mark John BUCHAREST (Reuters) – Ukraine and Georgia face an uphill battle on Wednesday to persuade NATO nations to put the two ex-Soviet
German Chill Toward NATO's Growth Ignores Past: Frederick Kempe
Bloomberg – 6 hours ago
One of those came after the Sept. 11 attacks, when a courageous Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder risked a no-confidence vote to take German combat troops to
Bush in Europe: 'The terrorist threat is real'
Baltimore Sun, United States – 7 hours ago
by Mark Silva Early in his presidency, President Bush made his first appearance in Europe with a speech in Warsaw making his commitment to "a united Europe.
At NATO summit, Bush likely to get some of what he wants
Christian Science Monitor, MA – 8 hours ago
His quest for more forces in Afghanistan, headway on continental missile defense may gain ground in Bucharest. By Howard Lafranchi | Staff writer of The
Russian officials warn Ukraine against joining NATO
Hindu, India – 8 hours ago
Moscow (AP): Russian officials and lawmakers on Tuesday strongly warned Ukraine against moving to join NATO, saying its joining the alliance would cause a
The Price Russia Must Pay for Being Hysterical
The Moscow Times, Russia – 8 hours ago
By Yevgeny Kiselyov Will Russia's fierce opposition to possible NATO membership for Ukraine and Georgia force the alliance to withhold its official
Bush and Yushchenko Remark on Ukraine and Nato
Washington Post, United States – 9 hours ago
PRESIDENT VIKTOR YUSHCHENKO OF UKRAINE: (As translated.) Dear Mr. President, excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, this is a great honor for Ukraine and
Bush bolsters Ukraine's disputed bid to join NATO
International Herald Tribune, France – 9 hours ago
By Steven Lee Myers KIEV: President George W. Bush expressed strong support Tuesday for Ukraine's ambitions of eventually joining NATO on the eve of a
Bush defies Russia over Nato membership
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom – 10 hours ago
By Adrian Blomfield in Moscow George W Bush has raised the stakes in a row with Vladimir Putin over plans by former Soviet states to join Nato.
Bush wants NATO to welcome European democracies
Reuters – 10 hours ago
BUCHAREST (Reuters) – NATO must be ready to welcome all European democracies that want to join and meet the criteria, US President George W. Bush will say
Does Bush Know Something We Don't?
Washington Post, United States – 10 hours ago
By Dan Froomkin President Bush is ratcheting up expectations for his European trip, aggressively calling for continued expansion of NATO into the former
Bush backs Ukraine and Georgia for NATO
Reuters South Africa, South Africa – 11 hours ago
By Matt Spetalnick and Paul Taylor BUCHAREST (Reuters) – US President George W. Bush vowed on Tuesday to press for Ukraine and Georgia to be allowed to
Bush Backs NATO Bids by Ukraine, Georgia
The Associated Press – 11 hours ago
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) – President Bush is not backing down from a NATO battle over putting the ex-Soviet states Ukraine and Georgia on the road toward
Bush wants NATO to welcome European democracies
Reuters – 11 hours ago
BUCHAREST (Reuters) – NATO membership "must remain open to all of Europe's democracies that seek it," US President George W. Bush will say in a speech on
US President supports Ukraine NATO push
Radio Australia, Australia – 11 hours ago
US President George W. Bush says his country will fully support Ukraine in its push to join NATO. President Bush has made the announcement durinig his first
Bush Pushes NATO Membership for Ukraine, Georgia
Washington Post, United States – 12 hours ago
President Bush met with Ukranian President Viktor Yushchenko to expres the "full support" of the United States for the Ukraine's push toward joining NATO.
Morning Buzz: April 1, 2008
U.S. News & World Report, DC – 13 hours ago
Will Ukraine and Georgia become the next countries to gain NATO admission? President Bush, who is Romania bound for the NATO summit opening tomorrow,
Ukraine risks Russian hostility
BBC News, UK – 13 hours ago
By Gabriel Gatehouse Just hours before President George Bush's plane landed at Kiev airport, protesters were busy burning his effigy outside the US embassy.
Ukraine: Bush Backs Kyiv's NATO Bid Ahead Of Summit
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty, Czech Republic – 13 hours ago
As NATO prepares to debate putting Ukraine and Georgia on track for membership, US President George W. Bush has reiterated his support for Ukraine's efforts
AP Top News at 10:00 am EDT
The Associated Press – 14 hours ago
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) – President Bush is putting his full weight behind the desire by Ukraine and Georgia to join NATO even though Russia is opposed and the
Bush: Missile shield no threat to Russia
CNN International – 14 hours ago
KIEV, Ukraine (CNN) — A planned missile defense system in Eastern Europe poses no threat to Russia, President George Bush said Tuesday, responding to
Bush stirs controversy over NATO membership
CNN International – 14 hours ago
By CNN's European Political Editor Robin Oakley (CNN) — President George W. Bush has not wasted any time stirring the pot on his latest visit to Europe for
AP Top News at 9:06 am EDT
The Associated Press – 15 hours ago
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) – President Bush on Tuesday vowed full support for Ukraine and Georgia's NATO aspirations, saying Russia would have no veto over the

Parliament to debate name issue in the last minute
Makfax, Macedonia – Mar 31, 2008
Macedonian Parliament will debate the name dispute at the last moment if it is necessary, President Branko Crvenkovski's Cabinet said after the late

NATO's message to Russia
Christian Science Monitor, MA – Mar 31, 2008
By Eugene Rumer Washington – When leaders of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) countries gather in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday for their
NATO summit is on April 2-4
Trend News Agency, Azerbaijan – Mar 30, 2008
( dpa )- On April 2, the heads of state and government of NATO's 26 member states are due to meet in Bucharest for the alliance's largest-ever summit,
President Gül heading Turkish delegation at critical NATO summit
Today's Zaman, Turkey – 4 hours ago
President Abdullah Gül will head a senior-level delegation attending a major NATO summit beginning today in Bucharest, Romania, the Foreign Ministry said
In Afghanistan, Russia comes on to the pitch
PeaceReporter, Italy – 18 hours ago
At the NATO Summit in Bucharest on 2-4 April, Russian President Vladimir Putin will make an official proposal which, if accepted, is destined to change the
National and strategic interests dominate regional security debate
Guardian, UK – 5 hours ago
In Bucharest's People's Palace, a gargantuan edifice of Transylvanian marble from where Nicolae Ceausescu once wielded absolute power, Nato leaders will
Bernier optimistic NATO will provide more troops
CTV.ca, Canada – 15 hours ago
Maxime Bernier says Canada will consider it a "failure" if Ottawa does not get the 1000 additional troops that it's seeking for the NATO mission in southern
NATO summit faces tough choices on expansion, Afghanistan
International Herald Tribune, France – 17 hours ago
AP BUCHAREST, Romania: NATO is billing this week's summit as its biggest ever, attended by more than 50 world leaders. It also will have to take some big
NATO chief: Russia has no say in decision to make Ukraine, Georgia
The Canadian Press,  Belgium – Mar 31, 2008
BRUSSELS, Belgium – NATO's chief executive said Monday that Russia cannot stop Ukraine and Georgia from joining the alliance. However, he added that,
PREVIEW: NATO summit to focus on enlargement, Afghanistan
Monsters and Critics.com – Mar 31, 2008
Brussels – It is being described as NATO's biggest-ever summit. It is also likely to be one of its thorniest in recent years. From Wednesday to Friday,
NATO Leaders Seek Help for Afghanistan at Summit
DefenseNews.com (subscription) – Mar 31, 2008
By LORNE COOK, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE BRUSSELS – NATO leaders will seek support this week to drive a relentless Taliban insurgency out of Afghanistan despite
Russia is word deprived at NATO summit
Russia-InfoCenter, Russia – 15 hours ago
Russian diplomats are discontent that the Russian president won't have a chance to address to NATO summit audience in Bucharest. The NATO authorities claim
Are They Ready?
Messenger.ge, Georgia – 16 hours ago
By David J. Smith The 26 heads of NATO governments will decide at their Bucharest Summit meeting this week whether Georgia will soon get an alliance
Rumsfeld Rides Again as Old-New Tensions Shake NATO (Update1)
Bloomberg – Mar 31, 2008
By James G. Neuger March 31 (Bloomberg) — The spirit of Donald Rumsfeld is stalking NATO: From the war in Afghanistan to confronting the Kremlin,
PREVIEW-Russian ties, Afghan war at stake for NATO summit
Reuters – Mar 30, 2008
By Mark John BRUSSELS, March 30 (Reuters) – The largest summit in NATO's history starting next Wednesday could mould the West's relations with Russia for
Afghan President leaves for Bucharest
Xinhua, China – 17 hours ago
KABUL, April 1 (Xinhua) — Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai left for Bucharest Tuesday to attend the three-day NATO summit opened on Wednesday,
Georgia and Ukraine have a sovereign right to choose their
Interfax Russia, Russia – 20 hours ago
1. President Vladimir Putin of Russia is taking part in a NATO summit meeting at the very end of his mandate and after a period of harsh rhetoric.
Afghanistan, Expansion to Top NATO Summit in Bucharest
Voice of America – 11 hours ago
By Sonja Pace Leaders from the 26-member North Atlantic Treaty Organization hold their summit this week in Bucharest, Romania. Topping the agenda will be
Main Issues at the NATO Summit
The Associated Press – 11 hours ago
Main issues at the NATO summit Wednesday through Friday in Bucharest, Romania: UKRAINE AND GEORGIA: The two former Soviet republics on the Black Sea have
Backgrounder: NATO summit to tackle sensitive issues
Xinhua, China – 45 minutes ago
BUCHAREST, April 2 (Xinhua) — Heads of state and government of the 26 NATO members will meet in Bucharest, Romania, for a summit from Wednesday to Friday.
Russian bid to replace Pakistan as supply route: War in Afghanistan
Pakistan Dawn, Pakistan – 1 hour ago
By Anwar Iqbal WASHINGTON, April 1: At the Nato summit, which begins in Bucharest on Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to offer an

First Talks On Macedonia-Kosovo Border
BalkanInsight.com, Serbia – 11 hours ago
01 April 2008 Pristina _ The joint Macedonia-Kosovo committee tasked with demarcation of their mutual border, has held their first meeting.
US: Kosovo Military Aid 'In Line With Plan'
BalkanInsight.com, Serbia – 14 hours ago
01 April 2008 Pristina _ Supplying Kosovo with weapons is in accordance with the international plan for settling Kosovo's final status, a United States
Kosovo 'Must' Sign New Treaties Soon
BalkanInsight.com, Serbia – Mar 31, 2008
31 March 2008 Pristina _ Kosovo must soon sign a series of treaties with countries and organisations that were previously signed on its behalf by the UN,
Macedonia row overshadows NATO summit
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom – 4 hours ago
By Harry de Quetteville in Berlin The Nato summit in Bucharest is being overshadowed by what American officials have reportedly called "the world's
Macedonia optimistic about NATO membership despite Greek veto threat
Xinhua, China – 9 hours ago
TIRANA, April 1 (Xinhua) — Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski said on Tuesday that Macedonia is still hopeful of being invited to join NATO despite
NATO – summit set to shape alliance's future
Euronews.net, France – 9 hours ago
The NATO summit in Bucharest is Romania's most prestigious gathering of international leaders in its post communist era and marks a new stage in the
FACTBOX- Profiles of NATO hopefuls Albania, Croatia, Macedonia
Reuters – 12 hours ago
April 1 (Reuters) – Following are key facts about Albania, Croatia and Macedonia, the Balkan countries hoping to be invited to join NATO this week.
Angst around the Nato table
Guardian, UK – 12 hours ago
The heated dispute between Greece and Macedonia over the latter's name has taken another twist after some idiots in Macedonia replaced the cross in the
Macedonia deal before NATO summit unlikely: Greece
Reuters – 14 hours ago
By Karolos Grohmann ATHENS (Reuters) – Greece said on Tuesday it was unlikely to resolve a dispute with NATO aspirant Macedonia over its name before an
Greek fury over swastika poster
BBC News, UK – 14 hours ago
Greece has warned Macedonia that its hopes of joining Nato could be damaged by a poster which has appeared in the Macedonian capital Skopje.
NATO chief hopes summit invitation for three more states
Xinhua, China – 15 hours ago
BUCHAREST, April 1 (Xinhua) — NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer hopes the alliance's summit in Bucharest will reach a solution for the
Greece says dramatically little time left for Macedonia name deal
International Herald Tribune, France – 16 hours ago
AP ATHENS, Greece: Greece warned on Tuesday that there was very little time left to solve a name dispute with neighboring Macedonia, and that without a deal
NATO divided over expansion ahead of summit
Euronews.net, France – 21 hours ago
Last minute preparations are underway in Romania's capital Bucharest for what will be NATO's biggest ever summit. And there is no shortage of thorny topics
Greek envoy says flag defaced with swastika threatens Macedonia's
International Herald Tribune, France – 22 hours ago
AP WASHINGTON: Greece's ambassador to Washington warned that Macedonia's hopes of joining NATO could be damaged by billboards displayed in Macedonia's
All in a Name
Wall Street Journal – Mar 31, 2008
By DORA BAKOYANNIS ATHENS — The NATO summit comes to Southeastern Europe this week, and Greece is looking forward to it. The choice of Bucharest as the
Greece insists that it will block Macedonia's entry into NATO at
International Herald Tribune, France – Mar 31, 2008
AP ATHENS, Greece: Greece's foreign minister said Monday that Athens would block Macedonia's entry to NATO at a summit this week given that a long-standing
'The world's stupidest major issue'
MSNBC – Mar 31, 2008
By John Yang, NBC News correspondent KIEV, Ukraine — It is, in the words of a top US official, "the world's stupidest major issue," and it threatens to
The Balkans, again
International Herald Tribune, France – Mar 31, 2008
This week's NATO summit meeting has plenty of serious issues before it, from Afghanistan to tensions with Russia. Yet diplomats and politicians are devoting
The view from Athens
International Herald Tribune, France – Mar 31, 2008
By Dora Bakoyannis Members of NATO are set to meet Wednesday in Bucharest to consider measures to strengthen the alliance, which may include invitations to
A risky end-game
International Herald Tribune, France – Mar 31, 2008
The dispute between Greece and Macedonia over the latter's name jeopardizes this week's NATO summit in Bucharest – and Balkan stability.
Macedonia name row goes to the brink of NATO summit
Reuters – Mar 31, 2008
By Kole Casule SKOPJE, March 31 (Reuters) – Macedonia on Monday cancelled a parliamentary debate on changing the country's name, saying it had no guarantee
The Republic Formerly Known As …
New York Times, United States – Mar 30, 2008
One thing about the Balkans, they have the most esoteric crises. NATO is holding its summit meeting next week, and wants to bring in three Balkan states
Albania's economy to see immediate boost from NATO membership
Albanian Economy News, Albania – 1 hour ago
Tirana / 2 April 2008 / AE News – This week's likely invitation for Albania to become a full NATO member will give an immediate boost to the Albanian
Op ed: Greece is saying what?
Macedonia, Canada – 4 hours ago
I am English. And my former Prime Minister (Tony Blair) speaks French. Does that make him French? Americans speak English, but are they English?
US criticizes anti-Greek billboards in Macedonia
Earthtimes, UK – 9 hours ago
Washington – Billboards placed in the Macedonian capital of Skopje defacing the Greek flag are "offensive" and unhelpful toward resolving the name dispute
Merkel called Gruevski and Karamanlis to resolve name dispute
Makfax, Macedonia – 11 hours ago
German government supports the idea of granting Macedonia an invitation for membership in NATO, along with Croatia and Albania, at the Summit that kicks off
Athens reiterates 'name issue' points
Athens News Agency, Greece – 11 hours ago
A foreign ministry spokesman on Tuesday referred to the very short period of time remaining until Wednesday's NATO summit in Bucharest when asked about the
Macedonia Optimistic About NATO Invitation
BalkanInsight.com, Serbia – 11 hours ago
01 April 2008 Skopje _ Macedonia hopes to receive an invitation to join NATO despite Greece's uncompromising stand in the ‘name' row, the country's Premier
Greece takes hard stance before Summit
Macedonia, Canada – 12 hours ago
The Greek government convened for a session Tuesday to analyize all the facts, which resulted in taking the final decision in the eve of the NATO Summit in
EUs Indecisiveness and Self-Paralysis: United States Still Crucial
Newropeans Magazine, France – 13 hours ago
Ahead of NATO's summit in Bucharest this week, one thing seems very clear to many in the Balkans. And that is – that the US continues to play a crucial role
Greece angered by offensive billboards in Skopje
Southeast European Times, MD – 13 hours ago
Macedonia's foreign minister has expressed regret over a "particularly unfortunate incident taking place at a particularly crucial moment".
Which Macedonia?
Guardian Unlimited, UK – 14 hours ago
This week, the most powerful military alliance the world has ever known will meet at a time of growing global threats to international peace and security.
Greece to veto Macedonia membership at NATO summit
Earthtimes, UK – 16 hours ago
Athens – On the eve of a NATO summit in Bucharest Greece warned Tuesday that was set to veto Macedonia's membership because of a dispute over the country's

Macedonia row overshadows NATO summit
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom – 4 hours ago
By Harry de Quetteville in Berlin The Nato summit in Bucharest is being overshadowed by what American officials have reportedly called "the world's
Macedonia optimistic about NATO membership despite Greek veto threat
Xinhua, China – 9 hours ago
TIRANA, April 1 (Xinhua) — Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski said on Tuesday that Macedonia is still hopeful of being invited to join NATO despite
NATO – summit set to shape alliance's future
Euronews.net, France – 9 hours ago
The NATO summit in Bucharest is Romania's most prestigious gathering of international leaders in its post communist era and marks a new stage in the
FACTBOX- Profiles of NATO hopefuls Albania, Croatia, Macedonia
Reuters – 12 hours ago
April 1 (Reuters) – Following are key facts about Albania, Croatia and Macedonia, the Balkan countries hoping to be invited to join NATO this week.
Angst around the Nato table
Guardian, UK – 12 hours ago
The heated dispute between Greece and Macedonia over the latter's name has taken another twist after some idiots in Macedonia replaced the cross in the
Macedonia deal before NATO summit unlikely: Greece
Reuters – 14 hours ago
By Karolos Grohmann ATHENS (Reuters) – Greece said on Tuesday it was unlikely to resolve a dispute with NATO aspirant Macedonia over its name before an
Greek fury over swastika poster
BBC News, UK – 14 hours ago
Greece has warned Macedonia that its hopes of joining Nato could be damaged by a poster which has appeared in the Macedonian capital Skopje.
NATO chief hopes summit invitation for three more states
Xinhua, China – 15 hours ago
BUCHAREST, April 1 (Xinhua) — NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer hopes the alliance's summit in Bucharest will reach a solution for the
Greece says dramatically little time left for Macedonia name deal
International Herald Tribune, France – 16 hours ago
AP ATHENS, Greece: Greece warned on Tuesday that there was very little time left to solve a name dispute with neighboring Macedonia, and that without a deal
NATO divided over expansion ahead of summit
Euronews.net, France – 21 hours ago
Last minute preparations are underway in Romania's capital Bucharest for what will be NATO's biggest ever summit. And there is no shortage of thorny topics
Greek envoy says flag defaced with swastika threatens Macedonia's
International Herald Tribune, France – 22 hours ago
AP WASHINGTON: Greece's ambassador to Washington warned that Macedonia's hopes of joining NATO could be damaged by billboards displayed in Macedonia's
All in a Name
Wall Street Journal – Mar 31, 2008
By DORA BAKOYANNIS ATHENS — The NATO summit comes to Southeastern Europe this week, and Greece is looking forward to it. The choice of Bucharest as the
Greece insists that it will block Macedonia's entry into NATO at
International Herald Tribune, France – Mar 31, 2008
AP ATHENS, Greece: Greece's foreign minister said Monday that Athens would block Macedonia's entry to NATO at a summit this week given that a long-standing
'The world's stupidest major issue'
MSNBC – Mar 31, 2008
By John Yang, NBC News correspondent KIEV, Ukraine — It is, in the words of a top US official, "the world's stupidest major issue," and it threatens to
The Balkans, again
International Herald Tribune, France – Mar 31, 2008
This week's NATO summit meeting has plenty of serious issues before it, from Afghanistan to tensions with Russia. Yet diplomats and politicians are devoting
The view from Athens
International Herald Tribune, France – Mar 31, 2008
By Dora Bakoyannis Members of NATO are set to meet Wednesday in Bucharest to consider measures to strengthen the alliance, which may include invitations to
A risky end-game
International Herald Tribune, France – Mar 31, 2008
The dispute between Greece and Macedonia over the latter's name jeopardizes this week's NATO summit in Bucharest – and Balkan stability.
Macedonia name row goes to the brink of NATO summit
Reuters – Mar 31, 2008
By Kole Casule SKOPJE, March 31 (Reuters) – Macedonia on Monday cancelled a parliamentary debate on changing the country's name, saying it had no guarantee
The Republic Formerly Known As …
New York Times, United States – Mar 30, 2008
One thing about the Balkans, they have the most esoteric crises. NATO is holding its summit meeting next week, and wants to bring in three Balkan states
Albania's economy to see immediate boost from NATO membership
Albanian Economy News, Albania – 1 hour ago
Tirana / 2 April 2008 / AE News – This week's likely invitation for Albania to become a full NATO member will give an immediate boost to the Albanian
Op ed: Greece is saying what?
Macedonia, Canada – 4 hours ago
I am English. And my former Prime Minister (Tony Blair) speaks French. Does that make him French? Americans speak English, but are they English?
US criticizes anti-Greek billboards in Macedonia
Earthtimes, UK – 9 hours ago
Washington – Billboards placed in the Macedonian capital of Skopje defacing the Greek flag are "offensive" and unhelpful toward resolving the name dispute
Merkel called Gruevski and Karamanlis to resolve name dispute
Makfax, Macedonia – 11 hours ago
German government supports the idea of granting Macedonia an invitation for membership in NATO, along with Croatia and Albania, at the Summit that kicks off
Athens reiterates 'name issue' points
Athens News Agency, Greece – 11 hours ago
A foreign ministry spokesman on Tuesday referred to the very short period of time remaining until Wednesday's NATO summit in Bucharest when asked about the
Macedonia Optimistic About NATO Invitation
BalkanInsight.com, Serbia – 11 hours ago
01 April 2008 Skopje _ Macedonia hopes to receive an invitation to join NATO despite Greece's uncompromising stand in the ‘name' row, the country's Premier
Greece takes hard stance before Summit
Macedonia, Canada – 12 hours ago
The Greek government convened for a session Tuesday to analyize all the facts, which resulted in taking the final decision in the eve of the NATO Summit in
EUs Indecisiveness and Self-Paralysis: United States Still Crucial
Newropeans Magazine, France – 13 hours ago
Ahead of NATO's summit in Bucharest this week, one thing seems very clear to many in the Balkans. And that is – that the US continues to play a crucial role
Greece angered by offensive billboards in Skopje
Southeast European Times, MD – 13 hours ago
Macedonia's foreign minister has expressed regret over a "particularly unfortunate incident taking place at a particularly crucial moment".
Which Macedonia?
Guardian Unlimited, UK – 14 hours ago
This week, the most powerful military alliance the world has ever known will meet at a time of growing global threats to international peace and security.
Greece to veto Macedonia membership at NATO summit
Earthtimes, UK – 16 hours ago
Athens – On the eve of a NATO summit in Bucharest Greece warned Tuesday that was set to veto Macedonia's membership because of a dispute over the country's

Inner Cabinet takes decisions ahead of NATO summit
Athens News Agency, Greece – 16 hours ago
Prime minister Costas Karamanlis chaired a meeting of the Inner Cabinet on Tuesday for discussion of developments in the FYROM name issue and a crucial NATO
Greece says 'dramatically little' time left for Macedonia name deal
PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung), Austria – 17 hours ago
© AP ATHENS, Greece (AP) – Greece says there is «dramatically little time left» to reach a deal with Macedonia over a name dispute between the two neighbors
US: Macedonia Name No Condition for NATO
BalkanInsight.com, Serbia – 19 hours ago
01 April 2008 Skopje _ The United States believes Macedonia's invitation to join NATO should not be postponed because of the unresolved "name" row with
Greece: support for Albania
Portalino, Italy – 19 hours ago
Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis reiterated her country´s full support for Albania´s NATO membership bid during a visit to Tirana on Thursday,
US State Dept NATO membership cannot be prolonged
Macedonia, Canada – 20 hours ago
Tom Casey: The US believes that NATO's membership decisions cannot be prolonged because of a name dispute between Macedonia and Greece,
No deal, no NATO
Kathimerini, Greece – 20 hours ago
We can only welcome the fact that the Socialist opposition leader George Papandreou has asked for a meeting with Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis that will
FYROM veto seems likely
Kathimerini, Greece – 20 hours ago
Athens yesterday dug its heels in further on the Macedonia name dispute, saying it would veto Skopje's bid to join NATO at an alliance summit this week
Bakoyannis: We will stop Macedonia from entering NATO
Macedonia, Canada – 20 hours ago
Like father, like daughter. Dora Bakoyannis, the daughter of Greek Prime Minister Constantine Mitsotakis, who in 1992 begun the rift between Macedonia and
The Tuesday edition of Athens' dailies at a glance
Athens News Agency, Greece – 20 hours ago
The diplomatic fever in Athens, Washington and Skopje over the FYROM name issue ahead of Wednesday's NATO Summit in Bucharest mainly dominated the front
Uncertainty hanging over NATO hopefuls ahead of summit
EUobserver.com, Belgium – 21 hours ago
Germany has confirmed its intention not to allow Georgia and Ukraine to join NATO's membership action plan – seen as a first step towards NATO membership
Greece insists on veto unless name dispute resolved
Makfax, Macedonia – 21 hours ago
Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis reiterated Athens' threat to veto Macedonia's NATO entry at the upcoming summit in Bucharest unless the two countries
Greece Doesn't Bow to US Pressure to Accept Latest Nimetz Proposal
Greek News, Greece – Mar 31, 2008
Hopes for a compromised settlement in the name dispute between Greece and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia are evaporating, after Greece rejected
Daily Press Briefing
US Department of State, DC – Mar 31, 2008
MR. CASEY: Okay. Well, good afternoon, everybody. Happy Monday, welcome to the start of another week. I don't have anything to start you off with, so? MR.
Greece insist to veto Macedonia's membership in NATO
Makfax, Macedonia – Mar 31, 2008
Greek Foreign Minister insisted on Monday for Athens to block the admittance of Macedonia in NATO at the forthcoming Summit of the Alliance,
Karamanlis: Veto is a must, no matter the consequences
Macedonia, Canada – Mar 31, 2008
"Greek Prime Minister Karamanlis is opting to block Macedonia's accession to NATO, no matter if such move puts Athens in isolation, cools further the
Greece insists on Macedonia veto ahead of NATO summit
Earthtimes, UK – Mar 31, 2008
Athens – Two days before a NATO summit, Greece Monday again warned its northern neighbour it will veto an invitation to Macedonia to join the Western
Skopje regrets over defaced flag
Athens News Agency, Greece – Mar 31, 2008
The foreign minister of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM), Antonio Milososki, on Monday expressed his "deep sorrow" over several billboard
EU encourages Greece, Macedonia to continue name talks
Portalino, Italy – Mar 31, 2008
The EU strongly encourages the Greek and Macedonian governments to continue talks aimed at resolving their longstanding name dispute, Erwan Fouere,
Greece Sees No Quick Solution to Macedonia Name Issue
Journal of Turkish Weekly, Turkey – Mar 31, 2008
Greece sees no quick solution to the row with Macedonia over the name of the Balkan country, diplomats said after a meeting of EU and Balkan leaders in Brdo
Greece rebuffs Macedonia's NATO membership over name change
RIA Novosti, Russia – Mar 31, 2008
ATHENS, March 31 (RIA Novosti) – The Greek Foreign Minister said Monday that Greece would veto Macedonia's NATO membership until the former Yugoslav
No 'Name' Debate In Macedonia Parliament
BalkanInsight.com, Serbia – Mar 31, 2008
31 March 2008 Skopje _ Macedonia has called off a parliamentary debate on changing the country's name, arguing it has no guarantees the new proposal would
US recommends entrance under acronym
Macedonia, Canada – Mar 31, 2008
US Secretary of State has recommended Macedonia enter NATO under the acronym. Greece has publicly refused this idea, because if it allows it,
Macedonia Explains 'Offensive' Greek Flag
BalkanInsight.com, Serbia – Mar 31, 2008
31 March 2008 Skopje _ Macedonia's Government has distanced itself from billboards depicting the Greek flag with a swastika which has caused outcry in
Greece to formally protest against crooked-cross billboard
Makfax, Macedonia – Mar 31, 2008
Greece will hand over a protest note to Macedonia, requesting an immediate removal of a billboard in Skopje showing a Nazi swastika attached to Greek flag.
Greece Furious over Defaced Flag in Macedonia
Sofia News Agency, Bulgaria – Mar 31, 2008
Athens strongly condemned offensive billboards that appeared in Skopje and featured the Greek flag with a swastika replacing the white cross.
Demarche over flag insult
Athens News Agency, Greece – Mar 31, 2008
Amb. Alexandra Papadopoulou also demanded that the ads be immediately removed, following instructions by the Greek foreign ministry earlier on Sunday.
Parliament to discuss on name issue at last moment and if necessary
MRT online, Macedonia – Mar 31, 2008
A possible Parliament session on the current events regarding the process of overcoming differences with Greece over the use of Macedonia's constitutional
NATO leaders to decide over Macedonia's accession on Thursday
MRT online, Macedonia – Mar 31, 2008
Heads of states and governments of the 26 NATO member-states should decide on Thursday whether Macedonia and the other two Adriatic Group countries
Greece reacts to Macedonian provocation
B92, Serbia – Mar 31, 2008
Billboards have been put up in Skopje displaying Greek flags with a swastika replacing the cross. "This is an unacceptable poster which has been made public
The Monday edition of Athens' dailies at a glance
Athens News Agency, Greece – Mar 31, 2008
The FYROM name issue and Greece's position ahead of the NATO Summit in Bucharest beginning on Wednesday dominated the headlines on Monday in Athens'

A diplomatic tug of war that can be won
Kathimerini, Greece – Mar 31, 2008
Everything seems to indicate that Greece will have to block FYROM's NATO membership bid at the upcoming alliance summit. Regardless of the negotiating
Athens holdsits ground inname disputeGreece and FYROM still at odds as
Kathimerini, Greece – Mar 31, 2008
The government yesterday insisted that it would not be pushed into accepting a compromise on the Macedonia name dispute before Wednesday's NATO summit,
Macedonia: What is in a name?
Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey – Mar 31, 2008
If the 'Macedonia issue' turns out to be foreign policy defeat for the Karamanlis government, Mrs. Bakoyiannis may be the one who will bear most of the
Republic of Macedonia (Salonika)
Macedonia, Canada – Mar 30, 2008
Who doesn't love Vladimir Buckovski? Everyone? On Friday he asked who is going to lead the Macedonian team to Bucharest. Buckovski, being the genius he is,
Athens furious over Skopje insult
Athens News Agency, Greece – Mar 30, 2008
Greece reacted angrily on Sunday to an unprecedented provocation in the neighbouring Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM), as several outdoor
FM: Athens won't bow to pressure
Athens News Agency, Greece – Mar 30, 2008
Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis was quoted here on Sunday as reiterating that Athens will not be influenced by the short time remaining until this
Bulgaria supports NATO entry for Macedonia, Croatia and Albania
Earthtimes, UK – Mar 30, 2008
Sofia – Bulgaria supports entry for Macedonia, Croatia and Albania into the NATO military bloc, a government minister said in the capital Sofia Sunday.
The Macedonian name dispute
Washington Times, DC – Mar 29, 2008
By Aristotle Tziampiris Athens has vowed to veto NATO's enlargement, not allowing the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM – the country's official

Inner Cabinet takes decisions ahead of NATO summit
Athens News Agency, Greece – 16 hours ago
Prime minister Costas Karamanlis chaired a meeting of the Inner Cabinet on Tuesday for discussion of developments in the FYROM name issue and a crucial NATO
Greece says 'dramatically little' time left for Macedonia name deal
PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung), Austria – 17 hours ago
© AP ATHENS, Greece (AP) – Greece says there is «dramatically little time left» to reach a deal with Macedonia over a name dispute between the two neighbors
US: Macedonia Name No Condition for NATO
BalkanInsight.com, Serbia – 19 hours ago
01 April 2008 Skopje _ The United States believes Macedonia's invitation to join NATO should not be postponed because of the unresolved "name" row with
Greece: support for Albania
Portalino, Italy – 19 hours ago
Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis reiterated her country´s full support for Albania´s NATO membership bid during a visit to Tirana on Thursday,
US State Dept NATO membership cannot be prolonged
Macedonia, Canada – 20 hours ago
Tom Casey: The US believes that NATO's membership decisions cannot be prolonged because of a name dispute between Macedonia and Greece,
No deal, no NATO
Kathimerini, Greece – 20 hours ago
We can only welcome the fact that the Socialist opposition leader George Papandreou has asked for a meeting with Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis that will
FYROM veto seems likely
Kathimerini, Greece – 20 hours ago
Athens yesterday dug its heels in further on the Macedonia name dispute, saying it would veto Skopje's bid to join NATO at an alliance summit this week
Bakoyannis: We will stop Macedonia from entering NATO
Macedonia, Canada – 20 hours ago
Like father, like daughter. Dora Bakoyannis, the daughter of Greek Prime Minister Constantine Mitsotakis, who in 1992 begun the rift between Macedonia and
The Tuesday edition of Athens' dailies at a glance
Athens News Agency, Greece – 20 hours ago
The diplomatic fever in Athens, Washington and Skopje over the FYROM name issue ahead of Wednesday's NATO Summit in Bucharest mainly dominated the front
Uncertainty hanging over NATO hopefuls ahead of summit
EUobserver.com, Belgium – 21 hours ago
Germany has confirmed its intention not to allow Georgia and Ukraine to join NATO's membership action plan – seen as a first step towards NATO membership
Greece insists on veto unless name dispute resolved
Makfax, Macedonia – 21 hours ago
Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis reiterated Athens' threat to veto Macedonia's NATO entry at the upcoming summit in Bucharest unless the two countries
Greece Doesn't Bow to US Pressure to Accept Latest Nimetz Proposal
Greek News, Greece – Mar 31, 2008
Hopes for a compromised settlement in the name dispute between Greece and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia are evaporating, after Greece rejected
Daily Press Briefing
US Department of State, DC – Mar 31, 2008
MR. CASEY: Okay. Well, good afternoon, everybody. Happy Monday, welcome to the start of another week. I don't have anything to start you off with, so? MR.
Greece insist to veto Macedonia's membership in NATO
Makfax, Macedonia – Mar 31, 2008
Greek Foreign Minister insisted on Monday for Athens to block the admittance of Macedonia in NATO at the forthcoming Summit of the Alliance,
Karamanlis: Veto is a must, no matter the consequences
Macedonia, Canada – Mar 31, 2008
"Greek Prime Minister Karamanlis is opting to block Macedonia's accession to NATO, no matter if such move puts Athens in isolation, cools further the
Greece insists on Macedonia veto ahead of NATO summit
Earthtimes, UK – Mar 31, 2008
Athens – Two days before a NATO summit, Greece Monday again warned its northern neighbour it will veto an invitation to Macedonia to join the Western
Skopje regrets over defaced flag
Athens News Agency, Greece – Mar 31, 2008
The foreign minister of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM), Antonio Milososki, on Monday expressed his "deep sorrow" over several billboard
EU encourages Greece, Macedonia to continue name talks
Portalino, Italy – Mar 31, 2008
The EU strongly encourages the Greek and Macedonian governments to continue talks aimed at resolving their longstanding name dispute, Erwan Fouere,
Greece Sees No Quick Solution to Macedonia Name Issue
Journal of Turkish Weekly, Turkey – Mar 31, 2008
Greece sees no quick solution to the row with Macedonia over the name of the Balkan country, diplomats said after a meeting of EU and Balkan leaders in Brdo
Greece rebuffs Macedonia's NATO membership over name change
RIA Novosti, Russia – Mar 31, 2008
ATHENS, March 31 (RIA Novosti) – The Greek Foreign Minister said Monday that Greece would veto Macedonia's NATO membership until the former Yugoslav
No 'Name' Debate In Macedonia Parliament
BalkanInsight.com, Serbia – Mar 31, 2008
31 March 2008 Skopje _ Macedonia has called off a parliamentary debate on changing the country's name, arguing it has no guarantees the new proposal would
US recommends entrance under acronym
Macedonia, Canada – Mar 31, 2008
US Secretary of State has recommended Macedonia enter NATO under the acronym. Greece has publicly refused this idea, because if it allows it,
Macedonia Explains 'Offensive' Greek Flag
BalkanInsight.com, Serbia – Mar 31, 2008
31 March 2008 Skopje _ Macedonia's Government has distanced itself from billboards depicting the Greek flag with a swastika which has caused outcry in
Greece to formally protest against crooked-cross billboard
Makfax, Macedonia – Mar 31, 2008
Greece will hand over a protest note to Macedonia, requesting an immediate removal of a billboard in Skopje showing a Nazi swastika attached to Greek flag.
Greece Furious over Defaced Flag in Macedonia
Sofia News Agency, Bulgaria – Mar 31, 2008
Athens strongly condemned offensive billboards that appeared in Skopje and featured the Greek flag with a swastika replacing the white cross.
Demarche over flag insult
Athens News Agency, Greece – Mar 31, 2008
Amb. Alexandra Papadopoulou also demanded that the ads be immediately removed, following instructions by the Greek foreign ministry earlier on Sunday.
Parliament to discuss on name issue at last moment and if necessary
MRT online, Macedonia – Mar 31, 2008
A possible Parliament session on the current events regarding the process of overcoming differences with Greece over the use of Macedonia's constitutional
NATO leaders to decide over Macedonia's accession on Thursday
MRT online, Macedonia – Mar 31, 2008
Heads of states and governments of the 26 NATO member-states should decide on Thursday whether Macedonia and the other two Adriatic Group countries
Greece reacts to Macedonian provocation
B92, Serbia – Mar 31, 2008
Billboards have been put up in Skopje displaying Greek flags with a swastika replacing the cross. "This is an unacceptable poster which has been made public
The Monday edition of Athens' dailies at a glance
Athens News Agency, Greece – Mar 31, 2008
The FYROM name issue and Greece's position ahead of the NATO Summit in Bucharest beginning on Wednesday dominated the headlines on Monday in Athens'

Elenovski: Macedonia has proved itself an "equal partner"
Southeast European Times – MD,USA
By contributing to peacekeeping missions abroad and implementing necessary reforms at home, Macedonia has proven its dedication to NATO's goals,