The Irish Times

Hungary refuses to extradite fugitive Macedonian ex-leader

Hungarian diplomats helped Nikola Gruevski flee graft conviction and other charges

Thu Jun 27 2019 - 17:02

EU accused of foot-dragging over rule-of-law threat in Hungary

Prime minister Viktor Orban's government boycotts debate in European Parliament

Wed Jan 30 2019 - 19:52

EU and US back Macedonia over ex-leader’s asylum bid in Hungary

Facing jail at home, Nikola Gruevski claims to have been given refuge in Budapest

Wed Nov 21 2018 - 16:15

Dilemma for Orban as Macedonia's fugitive ex-PM flees to Budapest

Unclear how Nikola Gruevski entered tightly guarded, anti-immigration Hungary

Wed Nov 14 2018 - 18:30

Greece-Macedonia flights resume as historic name deal heals rupture

Skopje government drafts constitutional changes as nationalists cry foul

Thu Nov 01 2018 - 18:37

Jail looms for Macedonia’s ex-premier amid row over name deal

Gruevski loses court appeal against corruption conviction as state debates Greece agreement

Fri Oct 05 2018 - 19:32

Macedonian rivalries threaten vote on historic deal with Greece

Government accuses nationalists of seeking amnesty for ex-officials

Wed Jul 25 2018 - 14:42

Macedonian prosecutors target ex-premier Gruevski and allies

Indictments could reignite political tensions in the deeply divided Balkan state

Thu Jun 29 2017 - 20:18

Macedonia’s deadlock continues despite US pressure

President softens tone after talks, but breakthrough remains elusive

Tue May 02 2017 - 17:50

West and Russia at odds over Macedonia after clashes in parliament

Russia says political crisis could spiral into ethnic conflict

Fri Apr 28 2017 - 17:30

EU warns Macedonia not to ‘play with fire’ on ethnic tensions

Scandal-plagued former prime minister urges supporters to ‘defend’ country

Wed Mar 22 2017 - 16:09

Patriotic protesters blame West for Macedonia’s woes

Nationalists have been accused of stirring up ethnic tension to evade prosecution

Sat Mar 11 2017 - 01:01

Crisis could ‘set fire’ to Macedonia, warns Social Democrat leader

Protests and president’s refusal to back multi-ethnic government stoke fears of conflict

Fri Mar 03 2017 - 19:57

Russia accuses West of pushing pro-Albanian agenda in Macedonia

Moscow echoes nationalists’ fears of ‘Greater Albania’ as two-year crisis deepens

Thu Mar 02 2017 - 19:52

Controversial ex-PM asked to form new Macedonian government

Nikola Gruevski faces tough talks amid rumbling corruption scandal

Mon Jan 09 2017 - 15:53

Bitter Macedonian rivals both claim election victory

Neck-and-neck vote unlikely to end crisis over spying and corruption

Mon Dec 12 2016 - 17:00

Macedonia’s protests seek truth behind ex-leader’s ‘facades’

One year after Kumanovo gun battle, many suspect a state plot to distract from scandals

Mon May 09 2016 - 01:00

Macedonia’s ‘colour revolution’ over scandal-ridden elite

Support for special prosecutor Katica Janeva as she attempts to untangle corruption cases

Sat Apr 30 2016 - 03:00

EU’s Macedonia crisis talks in doubt as protests grow

Opposition leader demands action before Friday’s negotiations in Vienna

Wed Apr 20 2016 - 17:04

Macedonian president’s mass pardon for politicians reignites crisis

EU and US question country’s commitment to law after corruption scandal amnesty

Wed Apr 13 2016 - 16:26

Macedonia PM tenders resignation in crisis deal

EU seeks to soothe rancour over plans for snap elections due in April

Fri Jan 15 2016 - 16:54

Macedonia open to name change to end Greek dispute

For 24 years Greece has accused country of appropriating aspects of Hellenic culture

Wed Dec 16 2015 - 18:19

Macedonia’s ‘Wild District’ still scarred after battle

Many believe deadly police operation was intended to ease pressure on government

Sat Aug 08 2015 - 02:00

Crisis-hit Macedonia braces itself for the next ‘bomb’

West scrambles to defuse confrontation as Moscow makes accusation of stoking unrest

Mon Jun 01 2015 - 01:00

Thousands gather in Macedonia in support of prime minister

Skopje rally comes day after mass protest demanding Nikola Gruevski’s resignation

Mon May 18 2015 - 21:44

Macedonians vow to protest until PM Nikola Gruevski resigns

Tension still high ahead of planned pro-government march through Skopje today

Mon May 18 2015 - 01:00

Macedonia protesters to occupy streets until leader resigns

Political opponents say tens of thousands are set to rally outside prime minister’s office

Sun May 17 2015 - 12:10

West calls for dialogue as Macedonia crisis deepens

Amid fresh scandals, high-profile resignations fail to blunt drive to oust government

Thu May 14 2015 - 01:00

EU alarmed as deadly battle deepens Macedonia crisis

Unstable ex-Yugoslav state says Kosovar-led group planned major terror attacks

Sun May 10 2015 - 18:26