Macedonia

News Wrap: Heavy rains, border police meet refugees in Macedonia

By PBS News Hour

In our news wrap Thursday, some refugees trying to cross from Greece into Macedonia were detained by authorities and made to sit in the mud during a downpour. Also, the White House announced that the U.S. will take in another…

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Thousands of migrants journey through Macedonia, Serbia en route to Europe

By PBS News Hour

In Europe, it's the summer of mass migration. Lindsey Hilsum of Independent Television News follows along as thousands of refugees from the Middle East and North Africa travel by train from Macedonia to Serbia, hoping to eventually reach Germany and…

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Photos: More migrants land in Greece day after record numbers rescued from Mediterranean Sea

By Andrew Mach

More than 5,000 migrants crossed into Serbia on Sunday en route to western Europe, as Greece ferried more refugees from overcrowded islands to its mainland.

Vote on Peace Plan Clears Macedonian Parliament

Macedonian lawmakers voted to allow constitutional reforms giving more rights to minority ethnic Albanians, smoothing the path for continuation of the peace process.

Macedonia Begins Debate on Reforms Amid Protests

Macedonia's government began debate on reforming ethnic Albanian rights, despite protests from hundreds of Macedonians who say their leaders are selling out to NATO pressure.

Weapons Collections Begin Despite Killing

Despite the death of one of their own, NATO troops began collecting weapons from ethnic Albanian rebels in war-torn Macedonia.

NATO Launches Full Macedonia Mission

NATO officially authorized the deployment of 3,500 troops to Macedonia to begin collecting weapons turned in by the ethnic Albanian rebels.

British Troops to Arrive in Macedonia on Friday

Four hundred British troops will arrive in Macedonia Friday to prepare for the possible deployment of 3,500 NATO soldiers.

Macedonian Parties Sign Peace Accord

Despite weekend violence, Macedonia's rival factions signed a landmark peace accord that gives the ethnic Albanian minority more power.

Macedonian Parties May Sign Peace Accord Monday

An international envoy said a peace accord between Macedonia and ethnic Albanian rebels will be signed Monday, despite renewed violence in the region.