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FYROM Apr 9, 2008 20:25:34 GMT -5

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Post by madamtrashheap on Apr 9, 2008 20:25:34 GMT -5

And from the silly and useless information side of the diplomatic room - "macedonia" in Greek also means "fruit salad". ;D

This has been a problem for many years and doesn't look like being resolved (ie making everyone happy) any time soon. Alexander the Great has a lot to answer for!

bibo ergo sum!
eo ergo sum!
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herrbert Around the World Traveller Posts: 1,587	FYROM Apr 18, 2008 4:53:07 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by herrbert on Apr 18, 2008 4:53:07 GMT -5 One possible solution that is suggested, is to call FYR of Macedonia, NEW-Macedonia.
	Nil Satis, Nisi Optimum

madamtrashheap Around the World Traveller Posts: 1,573	FYROM Apr 20, 2008 23:27:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by madamtrashheap on Apr 20, 2008 23:27:37 GMT -5 And here's another article on "fire 'em" from the weekend: www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thereporters/markmardell/
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Post by madamtrashheap on Apr 9, 2008 20:25:34 GMT -5

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Post by madamtrashheap on Apr 20, 2008 23:27:37 GMT -5