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Greece, Macedonia edge closer towards resolving name dispute

Which in future will enable additional funding from the EU for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.

Greece and Macedonia have edged closer in their efforts to resolve a decades-old dispute over the former Yugoslav republic’s name, with their foreign ministers drafting documents which could pave the way for a settlement. The dispute has blocked Macedonia’s bid to join NATO and the European Union. Greece and Macedonia are racing to reach a deal before an EU summit which may open the way for Macedonia’s eventual membership. Which in future will enable additional funding from the EU for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. More information: www.nytimes.com/2018/06/12/world/europe/macedonia-greece-name-dispute.html