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Macedonia

The Republic of Macedonia is a Balkan country located in southeastern Europe. It declared indepence in 1991, and its capital and largest city is Skopje.

Macedonia is one of the successor states of the former Yugoslavia. A landlocked country, it borders Albania, Kosovo, Serbia, Bulgaria and Greece. The majority of its roughly 2 million residents are ethnic Macedonians, along with a significant Albanian minority. This page collates all of DW's content on Macedonia.

Griechenland Vertrauensabstimmung im Parlament in Athen

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras wins confidence vote 16.01.2019

The vote came after a key minister in the Greek government quit last week over the Macedonia name dispute. Prime Minister Tsipras said he would put the ratification of the Macedonia name-change agreement on the agenda.
Griechenland, Athen: Alexis Tsiprasspricht vor der Presse

Tspiras to seek confidence vote in Greek government 13.01.2019

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has lost his parliamentary majority, raising the possibility of snap elections. He is calling a vote of confidence in his government.
Parlament in Skopje Mazedonien Umbenennung zu Republik Nordmazedonien

Macedonian lawmakers vote to rename country North Macedonia, change constitution 11.01.2019

In a historic move, Macedonian lawmakers overwhelmingly voted for renaming the ex-Yugoslav country "North Macedonia." The move will "open the door for the future," according to Macedonian Prime Minister Zoran Zaev.
Griechenland, Athen: Staatsbesuch Angela Merkel

Germany, Greece put tension in rearview mirror during Angela Merkel's visit 10.01.2019

Merkel and Tsipras discussed Greece's return to economic stability as well as immigration and Macedonia. Protests, banned in hopes of avoiding scenes similar to her last visit, were quelled by police using tear gas.
Ausstellung Milorad Kovačević Es war einmal einer Jugoslawien

Yugoslavia, 1918: Birth of a dead state 01.12.2018

Exactly 100 years ago, the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes proclaimed its union; eleven years later, it was named "Yugoslavia." But was its breakup three-quarters of a century later fated from the outset?
EU fordert Ungarn auf Asyl für ehem. mazedonische Ministerpräsident zu erklären

Hungary suspected of helping former Macedonian PM Gruevski escape 26.11.2018

Research conducted by DW indicates that Hungary may have helped former Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski flee a prison sentence for corruption. The move could threaten Macedonia's hopes for EU accession.
Symbolbild Italien & die EU

Spotlight on Europe 23.11.2018

The Italian budget and the growing rift between Italy and the EU+++The Alternative for Germany or AfD introduces a controversial online platform for kids+++McDonalds launches the McVegan burger in Finland and Sweden.
Ungarn 2015 Nikola Gruevski, Premierminister Mazedonien & Viktor Orban

Inside Europe: Hungary grants asylum to Nikola Gruevski 23.11.2018

Hungary's Viktor Orban is well known for his hard-line opposition on immigration and his refusal to accept refugees. But he's just granted asylum to the former prime minister of Macedonia, Nikola Gruevski. He fled his home country just before he was due to start a two-year prison term for corruption. DW's Hungary correspondent Stefan Bos spoke with Keith Walker.

Symbolbild EU-Erweiterung

Inside Europe 22.11.2018 23.11.2018

The OPCW to name and shame those behind chemical weapons attacks - The growing rift between Italy and the EU – Italy's divisive debate on divorce - The Czech Republic's same-sex marriage debate – The AfD introduces a controversial online platform for kids - Former prime minister of Macedonia claims asylum in Hungary – Separating church and state in Greece - We try out Sweden's new McVegan burger.
EU fordert Ungarn auf Asyl für ehem. mazedonische Ministerpräsident zu erklären

EU calls on Hungary to explain asylum for former Macedonian prime minister 21.11.2018

A former Macedonian prime minister wanted for corruption in his home country says he was granted asylum in Hungary. The European Union commissioner in charge of membership policy says he wants answers.
Bildergalerie Mazedonien Nikola Guevski Ex-Premierminister nach der Stimmabgabe bei den Wahlen 2006

Macedonia ex-PM Gruevski says Hungary granted him asylum 20.11.2018

Fugitive former Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski claims Hungarian authorities have approved his asylum request. Gruevski is an ally of Viktor Orban and has been convicted on corruption charges back home.
Mazedoenien Nicola Gruevski und Viktor Orban

Opinion: Hungary's Viktor Orban finally welcomes a 'refugee' 16.11.2018

By giving refuge to former Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski, Orban is making a mockery of his government's position. More importantly, he's ridiculing everything the EU stands for, writes Boris Georgievski.
Mazedoenien, Skopje: Nicola Gruevski und Viktor Orban

Macedonian ex-PM escapes jail term, flees to Hungary 14.11.2018

Hungarian strongman Viktor Orban and embattled former Macedonian PM Nikola Gruevski have long been allies. Facing extensive corruption allegations at home, Gruevski now appears set to request asylum in Budapest.
Bulgarien Flagge

Bulgarian passport scam officials arrested 31.10.2018

Two senior Bulgarian officials have been charged with fraud for granting passports in exchange for bribes. They were charged with selling certificates of Bulgarian ancestry that allowed people to obtain passports.
Referendum Mazedonien

Macedonian lawmakers back North Macedonia name change 19.10.2018

Macedonian parliamentarians have voted in favor of starting the process to change the country's name to North Macedonia. The name change would clear the path for the country's entry into NATO and possibly the EU.
Reportage Mazedonisches Referendum

Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias resigns over Macedonia 17.10.2018

Greece's coalition government appears to be unravelling after the foreign minister resigned over the name-changing deal with neighboring Macedonia. Tsipras is under pressure from a key coalition ally.

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