Greek defence minister announces resignation ahead of Macedonia vote

18:16, January 13, 2019

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  Greek defense minister quits over Macedonia name deal, six others may follow

  Panos Kamenos, leader of the Independent Greeks party and defense minister of the coalition government. (Photo: AFP)Greece's right-wing defense minister resigned Sunday in protest at a deal ending a long-running name deal with Macedonia, with six other ministers from his party possibly to follow. Greek Prime Minister has called an "immediate" no-confidence vote in response to his resignation.Panos Kammenos, whose

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  Greek gov't wins confidence vote, ahead of crucial vote on Macedonia name deal

  Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras addresses lawmakers during a parliamentary session in Athens, Greece, Jan. 16, 2019. (Photo: Xinhua)ATHENS, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) -- The government of Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras won a confidence vote in the Greek parliament on Wednesday, while a new crucial vote for the ratification of the Macedonia name deal will follow it in the coming

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  Greece prepares massive print run on deal with Macedonia

  Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, delivers his speech during a parliamentary session in Athens, on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. Greek lawmakers geared up Wednesday night for a confidence vote in the left-wing government, which lost its parliamentary majority after its coalition partner walked out to protest a deal normalizing relations with neighboring Macedonia.(Photo: AP)Greece’s government is to print tens of