Parliamentarians vote to change Macedonia's name

A total of 80 deputies in the 120-seat parliament voted in favour of the name change - a move that could unblock the country's bids to join NATO and the European Union. 

Parliamentarians vote to change Macedonia's name
The Macedonian parliament passed constitutional changes on Friday to allow the Balkan country to change its name to the Republic of North Macedonia, as agreed with Greece. (Image Credit: Pixabay)
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The Macedonian parliament passed constitutional changes on Friday to allow the Balkan country to change its name to the Republic of North Macedonia, as agreed with Greece.

A total of 80 deputies in the 120-seat parliament voted in favour of the name change - a move that could unblock the country's bids to join NATO and the European Union.

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