Matthew Nimetz

2012-12-31The countries in Southeast Europe will undergo effervescent political, economical and social events in the year ahead.

2012-11-27Macedonia-Greece name dispute talks have restarted, but analysts are skeptical that a mutually acceptable solution can be found.

2012-05-24After NATO's latest membership decision, more Macedonians want to withdraw from the name dispute negotiations.

2011-12-07What's in a name? Greece and Macedonia have been arguing since the 1990s.

2011-02-10NEW YORK, United States -- UN mediator in the name dispute between Macedonia and Greece Matthew Nimetz said on Wednesday (February 9th) that the two...

2011-02-09PRAGUE, Czech Republic -- President Vaclav Klaus voiced support Tuesday (February 8th) for Macedonia's bid to join the EU. After talks with Macedonia...

2010-09-21Israel won't apologise for the deadly flotilla raid, vows President Shimon Peres. In other diplomatic news, Albania is praised for progress and the mediator in the Macedonia-Greece name dispute says he has no new proposals.

2010-08-23SKOPJE, Macedonia -- UN mediator Matthew Nimetz is expected to offer a new compromise proposal next month in the name dispute between Macedonia and G...

2010-08-20SKOPJE, Macedonia -- Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski reaffirmed on Thursday (August 19th) that his government remains committed to resolving the longs...

2010-06-29SKOPJE, Macedonia -- Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski rejected on Monday (June 28th) opposition calls for early elections, while acknowledging that eac...

2010-06-18BRUSSELS, Belgium -- Macedonia and Greece remain dedicated to continuing their name talks under the mediation of UN envoy Matthew Nimetz, Macedonian...

2010-05-14Resolving the longstanding quarrel between Athens and Skopje will enable Macedonia to move forward on the path to EU and NATO membership, US Assistant Secretary of State Philip Gordon said on Thursday.

2010-04-30NEW YORK, United States -- UN mediator Matthew Nimetz briefed Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday (April 29th), regarding talks he held Wednesd...

2010-04-27SKOPJE, Macedonia -- Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski and Greek counterpart George Papandreou spoke by phone Monday (April 26th), both saying they are...

2010-04-26SKOPJE, Macedonia -- Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski said on Sunday (April 25th) that if "Republic of Northern Macedonia" is officially proposed as th...

2010-02-26SKOPJE, Macedonia -- Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski told lawmakers on Thursday (February 25th) that Macedonia has a stake in resolving its long-stand...

2010-02-24SKOPJE, Macedonia -- The UN mediator in the name dispute between Macedonia and Greece, Matthew Nimetz, is urging both countries to accelerate negotia...

2010-02-22SKOPJE, Macedonia -- Leaders plan to meet Monday (February 22nd) to co-ordinate their position ahead of a visit by Matthew Nimetz, the UN mediator in...

2010-02-12ATHENS, Greece -- Matthew Nimetz, the UN mediator in the name dispute between Macedonia and Greece, will visit Greece on February 26th, his office co...

2010-02-09NICOSIA, Cyprus -- The Movement for Social Democracy (KS-EDEK) announced on Monday (February 8th) it has decided to leave the ruling coalition, accus...