# Greece-North Macedonia textbook dispute

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/greece-north-macedonia-textbook-dispute
> Updated: 2026-09-30T20:16:43.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Greece has formally demanded changes to North Macedonian school textbooks, alleging that certain historical formulations violate the Prespa Agreement and the Greek Constitution. 

Deputy Foreign Minister Alexandra Papadopoulou stated to the Greek Parliament that the use of the name ‘Macedonia’ instead of ‘North Macedonia’ is problematic. The Greek government specifically identified phrases in sixth-grade textbooks—such as ‘Alexander the Macedonian’ and descriptions of a ‘subjugated and tortured homeland’—as being revisionist or irredentist. 

Athens is seeking a resolution through the Joint Interdisciplinary Commission of Experts. This body, established by the Prespa Agreement, is tasked with reviewing educational materials to ensure a distinction between ancient Macedonian heritage and contemporary Macedonian identity.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-30: Greece demands changes to North Macedonian school textbooks

Greece is demanding changes to North Macedonian school textbooks, claiming certain historical references and the use of the name ‘Macedonia’ violate the Prespa Agreement.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-demands-changes-to-north-macedonian-school-textbooks

### 2026-09-30: Cyprus approves education reform as Greece disputes textbook content

Cyprus approves a major reform to modernize special education legislation, while Greece demands North Macedonia remove revisionist historical content from primary school textbooks.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cyprus-approves-education-reform-as-greece-disputes-textbook-content

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