Australian Parliamentarian Speaks Out on Macedonian Identification

The Honorable Peter Breen brings to the attention of the New South Wales Parliament the plight of Macedonians who have been denied the right to ethnic self-identification by the States of Greece, Bulgaria and Albania, as well as by Australian governments, under pressure from a lobby of the Greek State   Taken from NSW’S Parliament website.  MACEDONIAN IDENTIFICATION Page: 63…

Australian Parliamentarian Speaks Out on Macedonian Identification

The Honorable Peter Breen brings to the attention of the New South Wales Parliament the plight of Macedonians who have been denied the right to ethnic self-identification by the States of Greece, Bulgaria and Albania, as well as by Australian governments, under pressure from a lobby of the Greek State   Taken from NSW’S Parliament website.  MACEDONIAN IDENTIFICATION Page: 63…

ABA Sends Letter to Congressman Tom Lantos

ABA Sends Letter to Congressman Tom Lantos

The United Macedonian Diaspora would like to extend its sincere thanks to the American Bosnian Association for its recent letter to Congress supporting the constitutional name of the Republic of Macedonia.

Though motivated, our organization can only succeed in its goals through solidarity with unbiased third parties, capable of distinguishing the gross injustices carried out in the name of national chauvinism.  We applaud their courage and integrity and offer our heartfelt gratitude.

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March 23, 2007

The Honorable Tom Lantos, Chairman
House Committee on Foreign Affairs
2170 Rayburn HOB
Washington, DC20515

ABA Sends Letter to Congressman Tom Lantos Supporting the Republic of Macedonia

The United Macedonian Diaspora would like to extend its sincere thanks to the American Bosnian Association for its recent letter to Congress supporting the constitutional name of the Republic of Macedonia. Though motivated, our organization can only succeed in its goals through solidarity with unbiased third parties, capable of distinguishing the gross injustices carried out in the name of national chauvinism. …

UMDiaspora Responds to Outrageous Comments by Albanian Foreign Minister

WASHINGTON — The United Macedonian Diaspora (UMDiaspora) expresses its disappointment and apprehension toward the recent announcement by the current Albanian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Besnik Mustafaj, that the government in Tirana cannot guarantee the territorial integrity of Macedonia, should ongoing talks between the governments of Serbia and Kosovo lead to Kosovo independence.  Mr. Mustafaj is quoted as saying that, “if…

UMDiaspora Responds to Outrageous Comments by Albanian Foreign Minister

WASHINGTON — The United Macedonian Diaspora (UMDiaspora) expresses its disappointment and apprehension toward the recent announcement by the current Albanian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Besnik Mustafaj, that the government in Tirana cannot guarantee the territorial integrity of Macedonia, should ongoing talks between the governments of Serbia and Kosovo lead to Kosovo independence.  Mr. Mustafaj is quoted as saying that, “if…

Facts about Macedonian History Schoolbooks

In response to House Resolution 521 , the Embassy of the Republic of Macedonia to Washington presented a document on the facts about Macedonian history schoolbooks at a briefing it organized in the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday, March 9th, 2006. Macedonian History Books: Facts and Arguments In regard to the contents of House Resolution 521 introduced in the…

RIP Andrej Zdravkovski

It is with deep regret and heartfelt sorrow to the family and friends of 4-year-old Andrej Zdravkovski that we announce his passing away on March 4, 2007. May God Rest His Soul. Although the members of the United Macedonian Diaspora did not have the chance to meet young Andrej in person, he touched our lives, showing us that giant-sized courage…

RIP Andrej Zdravkovski

It is with deep regret and heartfelt sorrow to the family and friends of 4-year-old Andrej Zdravkovski that we announce his passing away on March 4, 2007.  May God Rest His Soul.

Although the members of the United Macedonian Diaspora did not have the chance to meet young Andrej in person, he touched our lives, showing us that giant-sized courage comes in little bodies.  He will be missed.  However, we know that his memory will be eternal!