11-24-2008, 01:01 PM
On September 8, 1991 the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) had declared its independence from Yugoslavia and was Officially recognised on April 8, 1993 under its UN name of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia & not the prefered name of Republic of Macedonia, its constitutional name. The reason being Greece's northern provence has been Macedonia for the past 4000 years.
Before 1944 FYROM was Vardarska & later under Yugoslavia, their leader Tito called them Macedonia.
Greece feel the neighbouring country is trying to steel their name & history just to be accepted in Europe. The majority of FYROM is Slavo Macedonia, with over 25% ethnic Albanian. The language which they call Macedonian is Bulgarian, but dont tell them that.
FYROM have applyed for EU & Nato membership but Greece a member of both have put a veto on them joining due to the used of Macedonia as the countries name, nationality & language.
The two countries have tried to find a solution, with Greece even compromising on Macedonia as part of a name, such as "New" or "North" Macedonia but FYROM will not compromise.
Before 1944 FYROM was Vardarska & later under Yugoslavia, their leader Tito called them Macedonia.
Greece feel the neighbouring country is trying to steel their name & history just to be accepted in Europe. The majority of FYROM is Slavo Macedonia, with over 25% ethnic Albanian. The language which they call Macedonian is Bulgarian, but dont tell them that.
FYROM have applyed for EU & Nato membership but Greece a member of both have put a veto on them joining due to the used of Macedonia as the countries name, nationality & language.
The two countries have tried to find a solution, with Greece even compromising on Macedonia as part of a name, such as "New" or "North" Macedonia but FYROM will not compromise.