Macedonia
Netflix sued for depicting Cleopatra as Black
A lawyer in Egypt accused the streaming service of "erasing" his country's history by casing a Black actress to portray the famous queen.
Russia Slams Move That Forced Sergei Lavrov to Cancel Serbia Trip
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova called countries near Serbia closing airspace to Lavrov's plane "another closed channel of communication."
Overheated Defibrillator Sparked Fire That Killed 14 in COVID-19 Hospital
"The most important thing now is to strengthen the controls and checks in order to reduce the risk of such accidents," Prime Minister Zoran Zaev said.
COVID Hospital Fire Kills 12 Patients, 2 Visitors, Prompts Resignations
Health Minister Venko Filipce expressed his condolences to the families of the victims, calling it a "terrible accident" before resigning on Friday.
NATO Ready to Expand Into Key Battleground Between Russia and the West
NATO could gain a 30th member by as early as October.
Will Macedonia Change its Name?
A new name would end the dispute with neighboring Greece that has kept Macedonia out of NATO and the European Union.
NATO Expands as Trump Question's Montenegro's Role
The Balkans could be the first test of whether President Donald Trump will side with NATO or Russia.
Macedonia Set To Change Name Over Dispute With Greece
Macedonia is set to become the Republic of Northern Macedonia in a bid to bring a 27-year dispute with Greece to an end.
Liberal Mayor Assaulted by Far-right Mob
Yiannis Boutaris, 75, was hospitalized after the attack in the Greek city of Thessaloniki.
Swaziland King Changes His Country's Name to eSwatini
Austria and Australia, Niger and Nigeria, Uruguay and Paraguay, listen up.
Who Does Alexander the Great Belong To?
A decades-long dispute between Greece and its tiny neighbor to the north has stalled that neighboring country's ability to join the European Union and NATO.
Israel, Italy Teach Students to Spot, Stop Fake News
Half of teenagers say they worry about unwittingly sharing online propaganda.
Fake Prince who Met Pamela Anderson Wanted by Police
Italian police uncovered the fraud after the Montenegrin foreign ministry refused to pay for the man's bill at a luxury resort.
ISIS Balkans Commander Lavdrim Muhaxheri Killed
The jihadi was notorious at home for gruesome execution videos.
Why Are U.S. Senators Bolstering Thugs in the Balkans?
The assault on USAID–backed soft-power agencies has been ignored by Trump and Tillerson.
Protesters Storm Macedonian Parliament Injuring Dozens
The country is locked in a tense political crisis after an inconclusive election opened old ethnic strife.
Thousands Of Macedonians Protest Pact Albanian Parties
The country's two main parties have been in a deadlock since December's elections.
Macedonia's Protests Could Threaten a Fragile Region
Allegations of criminal behavior by Macedonian politicians have sparked a crisis in a region with a history of conflict.
Macedonian Protesters Vow to 'End Criminal Governance'
The anti-corruption activists have protested every day since April.
Over 1 Million 'Trapped in Slavery' in Europe
A report from the Walk Free Foundation finds that the refugee crisis is making the problem worse.
Watch: Russian Ballerina Visits Refugee Camps
She wants "to make people's hearts not be like stone."
Asylum Seekers in Greece 'Must Use Skype'
The Greek government is straining to process vast numbers of applications.
The Next Greek Crisis Is Coming
Another economic crisis is looming, and Athens is struggling with tens of thousands of refugees.
Greek Minister Urged To Resign Over Name of Macedonia
The Syriza politician failed to use the country's full, official name.
Macedonia Cops Returning Hundreds of Migrants to Greece
Hundreds of migrants marched out of Greece and hiked for hours to get around a border fence and cross into Macedonia, where they were detained.
Greece Moves to Relocate Refugees to Sheltered Camps
The spread of infections has become a concern as thousands of people wait to cross the border.
Balkan Route Will Stay Closed 'Permanently': Austria
Interior Minister Johanna Mikl-Leitner said only such a "consistent signal" will deter migrants.
Turkish and EU Leaders Gather for Crucial Refugee Talks
Turkey has warned that even more Syrian refugees may soon arrive seeking asylum.
EC President Tusk in Turkey for Refugee Talks
He hopes to reach an agreement with Turkey on tackling the crisis ahead of a summit on Monday.
EU to Greece: Register All Migrants by May
At least 30,000 people fleeing conflict or poverty in the Middle East are now trapped in Greece.