Topic: Skopje

CIA rendition case: European court holds Macedonia partly responsible

The decision is important because it suggests that US allies that helped the CIA undertake its secret detention and interrogation program may face liability for their role supporting such operations.

European court rules that terror suspect was abused while in CIA custody

The European Court of Human Rights ruled in favor today of Khaled El-Masri, who was mistaken as a terrorism suspect in Macedonia in 2003 and handed over to the CIA for interrogation.

Ethnic violence belies Balkans peace

Peace agreements brought the last Balkan conflict to an end more than two decades ago, but they didn't resolve ethnic tensions, which are rising to the surface again.

What's in a name? In Macedonia, this is no easy question.

In an interview, Macedonia's new president, Gjorge Ivanov, says he hopes to resolve a long-simmering name dispute with Greece.

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Kosovo: Where hearts were won in the Balkans

2,300 years later, 'Alexander-mania' grips Macedonia

Much to the anger of Greece, the ancient conqueror is making a big comeback in Macedonia – he's arriving just in time for Sunday's election.

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Macedonia seeds hope in 5 million new trees

The tiny Balkan country greets spring – and safeguards the environment – with a massive reforestation initiative.

Paving the way: A Kosovo hero's path from rebel to road-builder

Fatmir Limaj builds hope with new roads.

U.S., Europe gulf opens at NATO summit

European objections keep Georgia, Ukraine off membership track, but US plans for missile-defense program in Europe gets an endorsement.

Letters to the Editor

Readers write about the dispute over the name Macedonia.

Is it Macedonia by any other name?

Tatters of Alexander the Great's empire aren't arguing over territory, but what a nation can call itself.

Macedonia name dispute with Greece threatens NATO bid

Greece says former Yugoslav's state name – the same as a Greek province – is not acceptable.