Monday, June 1, 2015

Net Press, Macedonia: Washington replaced Bulgaria, Albania govts over Turkish Stream, it’s Macedonia’s turn, Greek media comment


1 June 2015 | 12:16 | FOCUS News Agency
Net Press, Macedonia: Washington replaced Bulgaria, Albania govts over Turkish Stream, it’s Macedonia’s turn, Greek media commentPicture: AFP
Skopje. Crisis in Macedonia is fuelled from abroad and is connected with the construction of the Turkish Stream gas pipeline. Vladimir Chizhov, Russian Ambassador to the EU, made the comment, Macedonian online news edition Net Press reports.
The news outlet writes Chizhov’s statement was cited by media in Athens and there were comments the situation could lead to lots of scenarios in Greece.
The Greek media paid a lot of attention to events in Macedonia, especially after the fact Athens intends to sign the agreement on Turkish Stream by the end of June.
“It is clear Washington does not allow the gas pipeline passing through Bulgaria, Macedonia, and Albania. The political leadership in Bulgaria and Albania was replaced over this reason and they now wish to replace the government in Macedonia,“ Greek Pentapostagma commented.
According to Greek environment and energy minister Panagiotis Lafazanis, Washington’s stance on Turkish Stream is negative yet Athens’ opinion remains unchanged.

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