Up to 100,000 Greeks converged on Athens on Sunday to demonstrate against a landmark deal that will see Macedonia, the country’s northern neighbour, change its name. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Protesters clash with police in front of the Greek parliament in Athens. Facebook Twitter Pinterest The parliament is to vote this coming week on whether to ratify the agreement that will rename its northern neighbour North Macedonia. In a nation humiliated by the depredations of years of economic crisis, successive surveys show around 70% of Greeks are opposed to the agreement. We are not going to submit or surrender to them.”Tsipras claims the pact protects Greece’s cultural heritage by drawing a “clear distinction” between the eponymous Greek region, its ancient civilisation and the neighbouring country.

Source: The Guardian January 20, 2019 18:39 UTC