Skopje tries to fix row with Bulgaria over revolutionary hero that could derail EU bid

September 19, 2020 Comments Off on Skopje tries to fix row with Bulgaria over revolutionary hero that could derail EU bid

Both sides claim ownership of Goce Delcev, who fought for an independent Macedonia at the turn of the 20th century. North Macedonia hopes it will overcome issues with neighbouring Bulgaria over the two countries’ common history with “intense communication”, Foreign Affairs Minister Bujar Osmani said in a statement on September 19. Relations between the two neighbouring countries have been strained ...