Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has successfully endured a vote of no confidence after a decades old dispute with the naming of neighbouring Macedonia.

The vote of no-confidence was rejected 153 votes to 127 votes, with some fellow party members voting against the PM.

The name of Macedonia has been implied to Greeks they have a territorial claim as it has historically been cited as the birthplace of Alexander the Great.

The accords signed agreed Macedonia would change its name to Northern Macedonia, although a referendum is still required, which may be blocked by Macedonia’s president.