Greece-FYROM diplomatic row deepens

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The situation on the border between Greece and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia is under control.

But the atmosphere remains tense.

Tear gas canisters lie all around – a tangible sign of the violent confrontation that took place here on Sunday.

Thousands of migrants and refugees are stranded at the camp here at Idomeni.

Yesterday, their anger boiled over and they stormed the border fence.

Diplomatic outrage is growing.

“I would like to say that this is a big shame for European society and for countries that want to be part of that society,” said Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras.

“I am waiting for the European authorities, international organizations and the UNHCR to say something about what happened yesterday,” he added.

Athens says the Macedonian police fired tear gas, rubber bullets and stun grenades on migrants on the Greek side of the border.

Macedonian officials will only say tear gas was used after the crowds started throwing stones a