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The issue of Macedonia's name is a question that affects many countries including the U.S. and Germany and many countries want to see it resolved due to the events in the world. The problems should not be left to remain, but to be decided promptly, UN mediator in the name dispute Matthew Nimetz said after the meeting with Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski.  . He said he supports the interest that German Chancellor Angela Merkel has shown to resolve the name because many countries are interested in the stability of the region. He said that UN mandate is clear and defined according to the resolutions of the World organization and refers to the name. UN, Nimetz said do not negotiate for identities of people. When we talk to the Greeks we talk about the name, and both sides know it, but, he says, it is obvious that there are other issues in the minds of people throughout this process takes place for many years, but the essence of the talks is the name of state, - UN media

Mediator in the talks on the name issue, Ambassador Matthew Nimetz, on July 28, will start his visit to Macedonia and Greece.  . According to a UN statement, Nimitz will arrive in Macedonia on 28, 29 July, and then will leave for Athens on 30 , 31 July. - The purpose of the meetings is to intensify the talks under the auspices of UN aimed at finding a mutually acceptable solution to the name dispute, according to the statement of UN.

The UN mediator in the name dispute between Macedonia and Greece, Matthew Nimetz, will visit Skopje and Athens on July 28-31. According to the press release of Nimetz’s office, first he will visit Macedonia (July 28-29) and then he will continue his trip to Greece (July 30-31). “Mediator Nimetz's visit is aimed at intensifying the UN-mediated negotiations for finding a mutually acceptable solution to the name dispute,” the UN said Wednesday in a press release.  

Einer von drei Griechen lebt unterhalb der Armutsgrenze. In Zahlen ausgedrückt sind das 34,6 %. Konkret betroffen sind 3.795.100 Personen. Das geht aus Daten der griechischen Statistikbehörde ELSTAT hervor. Damit liegt Griechenland auf dem vierten Platz der 28 Mitgliedsländer der Europäischen Union. Noch ärmer als Griechenland sind Bulgarien (49,3 %), Rumänien (41,7 %) und Lettland (36,2 %). Zypern kommt mit 27,1 % auf den siebten Platz. In den anderen Ländern, wo im Rahmen einer Finanz- und Wirtschaftskrise Spar- und Reformmaßnahmen durchgesetzt worden sind, ist die statistische Armutsrate ebenfalls relativ hoch: Irland (30 %), Spanien (28,2 %) und Portugal (25,3). Betrachtet man die gesamte EU, so leben im Durchschnitt 24,8 % der Bevölkerung unter der Armutsgrenze; innerhalb der Eurozone sind es 23,3 %.  Die wenigsten Armen leben statistisch gesehen in Holland (15 %), Tschechien (15,4 %), Schweden (15,6 %), Finnland (17,2 %) und Luxemburg (18,4 %). Ermittelt wird die Armutsgrenze,

A spokesman for the Greek opposition party Independent Greeks, Terence Quick, blasted sharp criticism to German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who called our country Macedonia, -MIA.  . - If Angela Merkel wants to call Skopje Macedonia, ignoring the objections of the Greeks and UN resolutions, then it should not mind if we call Germany with its real name: the Fourth Reich, economically, - Quick. Merkel, yesterday in Berlin, held the traditional annual summer press conference where she spoke for Macedonia. Asked from "Deutsche Welle" journalist,  if she "comes to mind for creative and clever solution to the so-called name dispute" and whether she "wants personally to urge more about the solution," Merkel said that "given the number of name combinations that come to mind is limited, now I would not have say it publicly, because in that way I would 'burn' the proposal. "

German Chancellor Angela Merkel knows all the combinations that come in play in the name dispute between Macedonia and Greece, and she confirmed the notion at a traditional summer press conference in Berlin, Utrinski daily conveys. “Macedonia’s development is blocked because the name dispute is not resolved yet. I discuss the issue with Greek Prime Minister. It should be noted that overcoming the argument would be of a great importance to Macedonia. Without compromise, that is simply impossible. But regardless of this, in the entire process of Macedonia’s inclusion in the Union, the subject of minorities’ rights will have a central role, "Merkel said in front of domestic and foreign journalists. A journalist from Deutsche Welle asked the Chancellor if she knows a creative and a clever solution to the so-called name dispute and whether she is willing to get more personally involved in the eventual solution. The Chancellor answered that given the fact that the num

Mediator Matthew Nimetz, will probably hold another round of name talks in Athens and Skopje by the end of the month, the Greek newspaper "Ethnos" reports. The paper recalls on the comment by the Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski, when referring to the statement by Merkel. He emphasized that VMRO-DPMNE will not get into any initiatives and ideas that would contest or question the identity of the Macedonian people, language and nation. "It is very likely that another round of talks will be held in Athens and Skopje by the end of the month, however judging by the comments made by Gruevski, there is not much room for optimism", "Ethnos" comments. Accusations addressed to Macedonian authorities are common in the Greek media. When Samaras recently said that "there is no such thing as Macedonian language", he caused an unhidden enthusiasm among Greek journalists, which together with the Greek officials claim that Athens "

The paper emphasizes that this is "the second major engagement of Merkel about the dispute." In November last year in Berlin, she met with the United Nations mediator, Matthew Nimetz.  . The dispute between Greece and Macedonia on the name is a "burden" for Europe, Greek newspaper "Kathimerini" wrote about the Statement of Merkel in Dubrovnik, adding that the German Chancellor urged to find a solution even if both sides are disappointed. - We can find a way to solve this problem. I have spent time on this issue and possible names and combinations, but sometimes I think there's nothing else that can be can suggested - "Kathimerini" transmitted Merkel's statement at the annual meeting of the "Brdo-Brioni process", between the leaders of the Southeast Europe. The paper emphasizes that this is "the second major engagement of Merkel about the dispute." In November last year in Berlin, she met  with the Unit

Die griechische Polizei hat einen der gefährlichsten Terroristen des Landes festgenommen. Nikos Maziotis, der als einer der Anführer der Terrororganisation "Revolutionärer Kampf" gilt, wurde am Mittwoch gefasst, wie ein Polizeioffizier mitteilte. Bei der Festnahme in einer zentralen Einkaufsstraße der griechischen Hauptstadt kam es laut Medienberichten zu einer Schießerei, bei der zwei Passanten und ein Polizist leicht verletzt wurden. Auch Maziotis erlitt Verletzungen, die Ärzten zufolge ernst, aber nicht lebensbedrohlich sind. Einer der Verletzten soll ein Tourist aus Deutschland sein, der andere aus Australien stammen, hieß es in griechischen Medien. Der Deutsche erlitt demnach Schürfwunden, er musste nach Angaben des Notarztdienstes nicht ins Krankenhaus. Keiner der Verletzten sei in Lebensgefahr, sagte ein Arzt des Erythros Stavros Krankenhauses. Kugelhagel bei Festnahme Augenzeugen sagten, während der Festnahme habe es einen Kugelhagel gegeben. Laut einem Pol

Director of Public Enterprise Macedonian Railways – Infrastructure Irfan Asani in Athens met with his Greek counterpart Panagiotis Teofanopulos. At the meeting, they discussed the establishment of rail traffic between the two countries over border crossing Bitola-Kremenica-Kafkasos at the Corridor 10. Asanas informed about the dynamics of the reconstruction of the railway from the Macedonian side with length of 16 kilometers, which will start this year and is expected to be completed by the end of next year. On the Greek side, as announced today from the Macedonian Railways – Infrastructure, it was confirmed the station’s Kafkasos commitment to share border station, and was expressed willingness Greek Railways from own resources to reconstruct the building and additional facilities that can function as station at the highest level. They discussed the increase in the intensity of freight traffic on the Corridor 10 and supported the idea of ​​the next steps for common po

George Epitideios Greek retired general and member of the leadership of neo-fascist party “Golden Dawn”, which in the last European elections become member of the European Parliament today was elected at the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) of the European Parliament. As MIA reporter from Brussels informs, this means that general in whose army several years ago soldiers sang songs for “flaying skin of Gipsy Skopjans,” in future will be one of the 71′s MEPs in AFET which will decide on EP Resolution, which each year adpts decision for Macedonia as candidate country for EU membership.

That was a foul, where is the yellow card for Paulinho? The ref was afraid to show yellow cards to Brazilian players who committed multiple fouls. Then Colombia's James Rodrigues barely commits a foul and gets a yellow. I am turning around in my living room to yell at something, but always end up yelling at the TV.  My TV is like a fireplace that has not been turned off. I've seen every match thus far and cursed FIFA out at least 50 times for favoring Brazil and few other 'big' teams. Poor Mexicans, they were probably the best team this World Cup, yet every match were up against a referee who was biased against them.  I saw the Japenese ref in the first match (Brazil - Croatia), when soap star Fred fell into the penalty box. The Croats surrounded the ref and Nishimura angrily waved them off and told them Tachisaru. He is speaking Japanese to them - I yelled at the TV. He sure did, he told them to "go away" in Japanese. I was able to read Nishimura

The Greek Deputy Prime Minister and Chief of Diplomacy, Evangelos Venizelos, held the last press conference within the Greek presidency with the European Union today. As MIA's correspondent in Athens informs, Venizelos reported on Greece's accomplishments within the presidency which can, in fact, be downsized to various initiatives and not so many important projects. He said himself that Athens has presided with the EU only for four months, due to the fact that Greece spent two months on municipal and European Parliament elections. Regarding Macedonia, the Greek Foreign Minister reiterated that the name dispute is not a bilateral dispute but an international, outstanding, issue. Regardless of the journalist's question, he repeated the stance he expressed couple of days ago in Brussels that regional stability, democracy, rule of law, respecting of Ohrid Framework Agreement, etc. is behind this issue. With today's statement, Athens has confirmed onc