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Hahn: Ending 'Macedonia' Dispute No Guarantee of EU Status for Skopje

  Even if the name row between the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) and Greece was resolved, FYROM would still not meet all the conditions for EU membership a senior European official has said. Commissioner for European Neighborhood Policy and...

EU Commissioner Hahn Sees FYROM Name Issue with Greece Resolved in 2018

EU enlargement commissioner Johannes Hahn has said he hopes a political decision with Greece on the start of membership talks with FYROM will be taken in the first half of 2018, Austrian media reported. "We now have a window of...

EU Commissioner Hahn and EGP: Turkey Must Respect Cyprus' Sovereignty

European Commissioner for Neighborhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations Johannes Hahn called Turkey to respect the sovereignty of the Republic of Cyprus and its rights over its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Hahn's supportive statements towards Cyprus come in a period...

Johannes Hahn Satisfied With Absorption Rate of EC Funds

European Commissioner for Regional Policy Johannes Hahn on Thursday stated from the city of Larissa in central Greece that future investments in the country should be well-targeted, especially in two vital sectors - energy and SMEs, “the backbone of...

Commissioner Hahn Gives Greece High Marks for NSRF Absorption Rate

Greece has more than met its targets in European Union fund absorption and is improving constantly, EU Commissioner for Regional Policy Johannes Hahn said on Thursday after meeting with Development and Competition Minister Costis Hatzidakis. "It is outstanding, in terms...

Kate Hudson and Daniel Craig Spotted Shooting Knives Out 2 in Greece

Actress Kate Hudson was seen with actor Daniel Craig shooting Knives Out 2 in Greece. The 42 year-old actress will be joining the ensemble cast in the sequel to the 2019 hit murder mystery Knives Out. New additions also...

Greece Says EU Sanctions on Turkey "An Important Diplomatic Success"

Greece's Foreign Minister Giorgos Katrougalos said on Wednesday that the EU's new stance on Turkey and Cyprus represents an important success in the world of diplomacy. “The General Affairs Council's decision to impose EU sanctions on Turkey is an important diplomatic...

EU Warns Turkey Over Drilling in Cyprus' Exclusive Economic Zone

The EU Commissioner for Enlargement, Johannes Hahn, said today that Turkey is moving further away from accession into the European Union due to its current illegal drilling activities in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Speaking after a General Affairs Council...

EU, NATO Congratulate FYROM Over Prespa Agreement Vote

European Union officials and the NATO Secretary General congratulated FYROM's PM Zoran Zaev for passing an amendment to the constitution to change the country’s name to North Macedonia on Friday. In a joint statement, High Commissioner Federica Mogherini and Commissioner...

EU, US, NATO React to FYROM Referendum Results

The United States, the European Union and NATO reacted to Sunday's referendum for the name change in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia that would open the Balkan country's path to accession to NATO and the EU. The U.S. Department...

EU Commissioner Denies Calling for Albania-Greece Border Change

The European Commission has denied one of its most senior figures called for a border change between Greece and Albania. Responding to a question from Greek newspaper Kathimerini, a spokesman for European Commissioner for Enlargement Johannes Hahn, said "in no...

Greece, FYROM Sign 'Historic' Deal to End Name Dispute (photos)

Greece and FYROM signed a landmark agreement on Sunday towards resolving a long-standing dispute over the name of the former Yugoslav republic, after the government in Athens survived a no-confidence vote on Saturday. The Greek and FYROM foreign ministers, Nikos...

Solution to FYROM Name Dispute in 'Two Weeks', EU Commissioner Says

A solution to the name dispute that might unlock EU accession negotiations for the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) could be just a couple of weeks away, European Commissioner for enlargement Johannes Hahn said on Tuesday. Addressing the European...

Greece Slams EU Official for Calling FYROM ‘Macedonia’

The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs reacted angrily on Sunday to an EU commissioner’s repeated references to FYROM as ‘Macedonia’. Athens called on Johannes Hahn, responsible for EU enlargement to "respect international legality." In an extensive interview with German magazine Der...

Turkish President Defines Turkey's 'Borders of the Heart' as Larger Than Actual Borders

Speaking at an event honoring the anniversary of the death of Turkish statesman Kemal Ataturk, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan amped the rhetoric against Greece. He reiterated his positions regarding Turkey's "borders of the heart." "Turkey is larger than Turkey....