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Greek Embassy Protests to Skopje Over Fans’ Banner Claiming Thessaloniki and Halkidiki

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The Greek embassy in Skopje has issued a formal protest to the North Macedonian Foreign Ministry following the display of a controversial banner by MZT Skopje basketball fans. The banner depicted a map of North Macedonia that included the Greek regions of Thessaloniki and Halkidiki within its borders.

The incident occurred during a basketball game involving MZT Skopje. The diplomatic action reflects ongoing sensitivities regarding territorial claims and national identity between the two neighboring nations, highlighting the continued friction surrounding regional sovereignty and historical borders.

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