Macedonia statue ignites tensions with Greece
Figure resembles Alexander the Great who both nations claim as their own.
Published On 22 Jun 2011
Macedonia has inflamed long-standing tensions with its neighbour Greece by unveiling a $13m statue named ‘Warrior on a Horse’ in the country’s capital.
The statue closely resembles Alexander the Great, the former king of Macedon who is claimed by both countries as their own.
Al Jazeera ‘s Rory Challands reports.