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Bulgarian scientists voice support for government's position on North Macedonia

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The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences has issued a statement, declaring that it "finds the Bulgarian government's efforts to integrate North Macedonia into the values ​​of the European Union and supports its position submitted to the European Commission", according to which Bulgaria does not accept the current negotiating framework for North Macedonia.
The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) notes that it will "steadfastly defend with scientific means the historical truth about the past of the historical-geographical region of Macedonia, including the Bulgarian ethnic and cultural affiliation of the majority of its inhabitants". BAS will continue "its research on "Macedonia" and its efforts to raise awareness of the topic, regardless of the political influences and aspirations of certain circles in the Republic of North Macedonia to change the past".



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