×
GreekEnglish

×
  • Politics
  • Diaspora
  • World
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
  • Culture
  • Sports
  • Cooking
Friday
24
Apr 2026
weather symbol
Athens 17°C
  • Home
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • World
  • Diaspora
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
  • Culture
  • Sports
  • Mediterranean Cooking
  • Weather
Contact follow Protothema:
Powered by Cloudevo
> Politics

FYROM open to change name to enter NATO, Foreign Minister says

Nikola Dimitrov to visit Greece Wednesday

Newsroom June 12 04:31

The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) is examining the prospect of changing its name to overcome Greece’s objections in an effort to be admitted into NATO, according to a report in the Financial Times. FYROM’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikola Dimitrov is scheduled to visit Athens on Wednesday with the aim of restoring trust between the two countries. Mr. Dimitrov said that even though a name change was under consideration, it was to early to enter into any specifics on the matter. “I will ask Greece to re-evaluate what kind of neighbour she wants-does she want a stable and friendly country that hope for democracy and justice? If we are a good neighbour, I hope that the political forces in Greece understand that it is a historic opportunity”, said Mr. Dimitrov. Greece has been blocking the entry of the small Balkan country into the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation due the ongoing name dispute, accusing FYROM of historical revisionsim and the appropriation of the Greek name of Macedonia.

Ask me anything

Explore related questions

#change#dispute#FYROM#greece#name#NATO
> More Politics

Follow en.protothema.gr on Google News and be the first to know all the news

See all the latest News from Greece and the World, the moment they happen, at en.protothema.gr

> Latest Stories

A total of 51 earthquakes have been recorded, after the 5.7 Richter in Crete

April 24, 2026

Everything is ready at the Presidential Mansion for the dinner hosted by Kostas Tasoulas in honor of Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron – Who will attend, and the Greek menu (photos)

April 24, 2026

The Florida couple who gave birth to a Black baby after an IVF mix-up have found the child’s biological parents

April 24, 2026

Hegseth: The naval blockade of Iranian ports has taken on global dimensions; we are not relying on Europe for the Strait of Hormuz

April 24, 2026

Macron: If your sovereignty is threatened, do whatever is necessary, we will be there for you (videos-photos)

April 24, 2026

The $35 billion war: The costly toll for the U.S. and the dangerous depletion of ammunition stockpiles

April 24, 2026

The security of the Middle East cannot be treated as a foreign issue to Europe

April 24, 2026

Kikilias at the Delphi Forum: The government has taken measures to contain ferry ticket prices

April 24, 2026
All News

> Greece

In reverence, the emotional deposition in Jerusalem, see photos & video

The Holy Temple of the Resurrection opened after many days due to the war between Israel and Iran

April 10, 2026

In the final stretch for the accreditation of joint master’s degrees: Aiming for their launch in the coming academic year

April 10, 2026

Schedule for Epitaph Procession today (10/4)

April 10, 2026

Perfect weather for Easter excursions, according to Tsatrafyllia’s forecast

April 10, 2026

Easter in Greece: The customs that continue in Greek tradition – From Nafpaktos to Corfu

April 10, 2026
Homepage
PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICY COOKIES POLICY TERM OF USE
Powered by Cloudevo
Copyright © 2026 Πρώτο Θέμα