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North Macedonia: survey, country divided over new name deal

More against than in favor of Prespes agreement with Greece

26 February, 18:18
(ANSA) - BELGRADE, 26 FEB - Citizens in the recently newly renamed Republic of North Macedonia remain divided over the Prespes agreement with neighbouring Greece, which led to the change of the name of the former Yugoslavian republic, according to a survey for the Sitel TV, conducted in North Macedonia. In the poll, 44.6 percent of respondents said they felt positively about the deal with Greece, while 45.6 percent said they had negative feelings about it, Greek media reported.

However, almost 60% of respondents said they are convinced the deal will have a positive impact on the relations between Skopje and Athens. (ANSA).

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