Re: [Ossm-members] Re: Two Macedonias

2004-09-28 Thread Ognyan Kulev
Игор Петрески wrote: Do I have to mention that we gave to the world Cyrilc Alphabet? Strong statement, and not in context too. When cyrillic was invented, Macedonia was natural part of Bulgaria. This is not intended for flamewar, just to correct the facts. Currently, Republic of Bulgaria

Re: Two Macedonias

2004-09-25 Thread Ognyan Kulev
Christian Perrier wrote: Quoting Ognyan Kulev ([EMAIL PROTECTED]): I read the 2 relevant threads in this list. Unfortunately, there isn't any sign of opinion about Macedonia (Slav). Well, I have the feeling that it may be offensive to non slavic minorities in MK, if there are some. Yes

Re: Two Macedonias

2004-09-25 Thread Ognyan Kulev
Anton Zinoviev wrote: I am a member of a Macedonian mailing list so I can tell you what the macedonians wrote. (http://hedona.on.net.mk/mailman/listinfo/ossm-members) Yes, they prefer Macedonia to Macedonia, Rep. of. However they would also accept Macedonia, Rep. of because this is the

Re: Two Macedonias

2004-09-23 Thread Ognyan Kulev
siward wrote: I think the people of Greek Macedonia have a different objection : they were always called Macedonia, and now another region is trying to take their name away from them, which is offensive. This makes me laugh. It is possible that the peope of their northernly neighbour

Re: Two Macedonias

2004-09-23 Thread Ognyan Kulev
Konstantinos Margaritis wrote: I would really like to know why this looks funny to you, but I'll refrain from starting such a discussion in these lists. If you indeed have a reason, I'd be interested to know it, please mail me privately. I know that the history of Macedonia is taught

Re: Two Macedonias

2004-09-23 Thread Ognyan Kulev
Vassilis Grigoriadis wrote: According to the EU Resolution FYROM cannot have the name Macedonia. If you plan to use this name then you have to add in a parenthesis the word Slav: Macedonia (Slav) I (as a Slavic) think that this name is very good. Regards, ogi