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Convergence of forces could settle Macedonia’s name
The need to avoid tensions building in a historically volatile region should add international impetus for a solution
MacedoniaAthens rally will not upset policy on Macedonia’s name
Macedonia’s name inspires a large nationalist protest in Athens but not large enough to change government policy
GreeceCash buffer would back up Greece's bailout exit
If Greece’s exit from official lending does not go according to plan it could be buttressed by a ‘cash cushion’
GreeceLarge Athens anti-‘Macedonia’ rally may scupper talks
With the church hierarchy shifting on the name dispute, a large Athens rally would show momentum building vs compromise
GreeceFewer Greeks will protest over ‘Macedonia’
Many Greeks still prefer a new name for Macedonia omitting ‘Macedonia’, but will no longer pack the streets over it
GreeceGreek positive turn would attract investor interest
Greece will issue new bonds before its bailout expires to test the market, improve liquidity and establish benchmarks
GreeceIslamic law change may save Greece from ECHR judgment
Aligning Muslim minority’s legal rights with majority and European norms may be part-riposte to Erdogan’s criticisms
GreeceTurkey will test Greek resolve with Aegean moves
Possible subsea hydrocarbons resources are encouraging Turkey to assert itself in the Aegean
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