MILS News:
Macedonians in Bulgaria Create New Party
February 19, 2002
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Macedonians in Bulgaria created a new political party named OMO Pirin, with Botjo Vangelov as president, reports "Vecher". The inaugural assembly
in Goce Delcev city was attended by 550 delegates, including Crasimir Knev - Head of Bulgarian Helsinki Committee as guest of honor. According to
Vangelov, OMO Pirin will be focused on economic prosperity of Pirin region, preservation of Macedonian national identity and cherishing Macedonian
customs and traditions. Vangelov said he did not anticipate any problems surrounding the registration of the party as the court in Strasbourg grants
Macedonians the right to associate. According to Krasimir Knev, Bulgaria has no reason to prevent Macedonians from organizing in associations now.
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