The Republic of Macedonia has been officially renamed “Republic of North Macedonia".

The official change of the country’s name was first implemented on Macedonian government website, which will be followed by the replacement of signage at the various border crossings due to take place today. The flag of NATO was raised in front of the Macedonian government building in an official ceremony held yesterday to mark Macedonia's signing of the accession protocol to join the military alliance. Calling it a smokescreen organised in a bid to divert the public attention from the renaming process, presidential candidate and university professor, Gordana Siljanovska critised the event.

Source: GRNM