Comments by "" (@hamlet557) on "Why Tensions are Flaring in the Balkans (it's not just the Euros)" video.

  1. You mean that Serbia wants to do what Albania did claiming Kosovo? What Albania does sharing maps of "greater Albania"? What North Maxedonia does, claiming Greek and Bulgarian Macedonia? We don't care.
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  2. As if Balkans aren't capable to suffer by themselves.
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  3.  @azureblue5440  I understand the problem, but it doesn't help that the last government seemed to NOT abide by the agreement and kept refering to the country as "Macedonia", even though they had AGREED on North Macedonia. It gave the impression that once an agreement is signed and they get benefits (i.e. NATO accession) they don't feel obliged to do their part. Imagine what they'd do if they got accepted in EU and start acting out afterwards. So the other EU countries saw that probably Bulgaria is based and don't pressure Bulgaria, as much as they pressured Greece. If you search you'll find EU officials criticizing North Macedonia lately.
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  4. Genarally Bulgarians don't bother the EU, and I find it positive. It means it's a somewhat stable country avoiding extremes. I think that Bulgaria is a sucessful membership, even though of course not perfect. I always argued with Turks about Bulgaria.
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  5. Officially there is no "northern cyprus" as it isn't recognized by any country except Turkey. Officially it's still one country and people who live in "northern cyprus" have Cypriot=EU passports. Haven't you realized it? How about read about it and verify what I wrote?
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  6.  @shafsteryellow  For EU they are considered European citizens as citizens of Cyprus. If they have other passports too fron Kiribati, Tuvalu or Samoa doesn't concern the EU. These are the facts of the case.
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  7.  @shafsteryellow  Yes, northern part of Cyprus is known playground for turks who want to enjoy casinos and brothels but not in their islamic country. Again: not a concern for EU.
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  8. Don't they seem totally weirdos considering that in a few years they'll all be part of EU ? Acting like that just holds them backwards.
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