Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

Greece's Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias (center), his Bulgarian counterpart Ekaterina Zaharieva (2nd from l), Nikola Dimitrov of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (r), and Albania's Ditmir Bushati (l) are pictured in Thessaloniki Friday. The ministers discussed cross-border cooperation and security challenges in the region.

As diplomats from Greece and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) prepare to resume talks in Vienna on Wednesday, European Enlargement Commissioner Johannes Hahn on Tuesday expressed optimism that the dispute could be resolved in the next two weeks, Kathimerini writes.

As diplomats from Greece and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) prepare to resume talks in Vienna on Wednesday, European Enlargement Commissioner Johannes Hahn on Tuesday expressed optimism that the dispute could be resolved in the next two weeks.

As diplomats from Greece and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) prepare to resume talks in Vienna on Wednesday, European Enlargement Commissioner Johannes Hahn on Tuesday expressed optimism that the dispute could be resolved in the next two weeks.

European Commissioner for enlargement, Johannes Hahn, expressed optimism on Tuesday that Greece's name dispute with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) could be resolved in the next 15 days.

A few days before talks resume between officials from Greece and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) about the latter's officials name, FYROM premier Zoran Zaev has said that Athens and Skopje have never been closer to a solution. 

There is not enough time for the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to join NATO at the alliance's summit in July, Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias said on Wednesday during a lull in momentum in talks between Athens and Skopje on the "Macedonia" name issue.

Athens on Wednesday hit back at the European enlargement commissioner for saying a solution to the "Macedonia" name talks is within reach, noting that the decision was not one for Brussels to make.

The prime minister of Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) has promised to press ahead with reforms in the justice system, public administration and anti-corruption arena to bolster the country's bid to join the European Union.

An MP with Greece's main opposition party on Sunday questioned the government's handling of name talks with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) after the Balkan country's prime minister said Skopje is unlikely to agree to two of Athens's key requests.