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Tensions in Belgrade as Demonstrators Challenge Election Results

In Belgrade's city center, a multitude of Serbs gathered in a protest against the government, urging the cancellation of parliamentary and local elections

World » Southeast Europe | December 25, 2023, Monday // 11:28 | Viewed: 3378

North Macedonia's Osmani: EU Negotiating Framework Shields Against Bulgarian Demands

North Macedonia’s Foreign Minister Bujar Osmani affirmed that Bulgaria's potential future demands on his country would not disrupt its European Union (EU) accession negotiations, highlighting the EU's framework as a barrier against such issues

World » Southeast Europe | December 19, 2023, Tuesday // 10:00 | Viewed: 4177

Vucic's Party Secures Dominant Win in Serbian Election

In a decisive victory, the Serbian Progressive Party (SPP) led by President Aleksandar Vucic triumphed in the early parliamentary elections

World » Southeast Europe | December 18, 2023, Monday // 10:22 | Viewed: 3666

EU Urges North Macedonia's Constitutional Amendments for Accelerated Accession

The European Union is ready to conclude the initial phase of the accession negotiations for North Macedonia as soon as the country fulfills its commitment to accept the constitutional amendments,

World » Southeast Europe | December 15, 2023, Friday // 09:13 | Viewed: 4488

Tragic Loss: Romanian Citizen with Israeli Citizenship Killed in Gaza

A Romanian national, Tal Haimi, who also held Israeli citizenship, was tragically killed in Gaza, as confirmed by the Romanian Foreign Ministry

World » Southeast Europe | December 14, 2023, Thursday // 12:06 | Viewed: 3649

Entry Into The Eurozone Has Not Significantly Affected Price Increases In Croatia

Although the residents of Zagreb complain that everything has become more expensive and many explain the increase in prices with the switch to the European currency, the Croatian National Bank said that the entry into the eurozone did not significantly af

World » Southeast Europe | December 14, 2023, Thursday // 08:05 | Viewed: 3463

Safety on the Road: Greece Introduces Fines for Driving in Thick Coats

Drivers in Greece face hefty fines and potential license suspension for wearing thick jackets or coats while behind the wheel

World » Southeast Europe | December 13, 2023, Wednesday // 14:10 | Viewed: 4897

Genetic Study Reveals Strong Slavic Ancestry in Bulgarians, Romanians, and Croats Across the Balkans

Groundbreaking DNA research spanning Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Serbia, Romania, Albania, and Greece has unveiled striking revelations about the genetic makeup of Balkan populations

World » Southeast Europe | December 8, 2023, Friday // 13:18 | Viewed: 20514

Romania Gets a Ship to Search for Mines in the Black Sea

By the end of the year, Romania will receive a maritime minesweeper from Great Britain, with which it will join the joint initiative with Bulgaria and Turkey to search for mines in the Black Sea

World » Southeast Europe | December 6, 2023, Wednesday // 10:15 | Viewed: 3075

Man Wanted for Double Murder in North Macedonia Arrested in Turkey

In a significant breakthrough, the suspected mastermind behind the brutal murders of a 14-year-old girl from Skopje and a 74-year-old man from Veles, identified as Ljupcho Palevski-Palcho, has been apprehended in Turkey

World » Southeast Europe | December 6, 2023, Wednesday // 10:05 | Viewed: 3099

Romania is Close to a Visa-Free Regime with the US

Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu said during his working visit to the US that Romania's entry into the visa-free program will be announced next year, with a deadline of 2025

World » Southeast Europe | December 5, 2023, Tuesday // 18:17 | Viewed: 5249

Who is the Bulgarian Detained by Serbia on Espionage Allegations?

Former military officer Lyuben Grigorov from Bosilegrad is the Bulgarian detained for espionage in Serbia

World » Southeast Europe | December 5, 2023, Tuesday // 14:29 | Viewed: 3176

Serbian Authorities Detain Bulgarian Resident on Espionage Allegations

Serbian police have apprehended a 61-year-old man from Bosilegrad, identified as L.G., on suspicions of espionage for Bulgaria

World » Southeast Europe | December 5, 2023, Tuesday // 09:30 | Viewed: 2914

Serbia Bolsters Border Security, Plans Increased Police Presence along Bulgaria Border

Amid growing concerns over illegal migration, Serbian Interior Minister Bratislav Gasic reaffirmed the country's commitment to thwarting unlawful crossings during a visit to the Regional Border Police Center for Bulgaria

World » Southeast Europe | December 1, 2023, Friday // 09:17 | Viewed: 3370

Skopje's Diplomatic Tangle: Blinken and Gabriel Depart as Lavrov Arrives

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken left the Macedonian capital late last night, an hour before the arrival of Russia's No. 1 diplomat, Sergey Lavrov

World » Southeast Europe | November 30, 2023, Thursday // 12:56 | Viewed: 3807

EU's Borrell Urges North Macedonia's Constitutional Amendment Completion

Josep Borrell, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, arrived in Skopje on November 29, emphasizing North Macedonia's imperative to finalize constitutional amendments as part of its EU accession process

World » Southeast Europe | November 30, 2023, Thursday // 12:25 | Viewed: 3194

Serbian President: Bulgarians are Resentful because We are More Popular in North Macedonia

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic told "Pink" television that "Bulgarians" resent Serbia because it is more popular in North Macedonia

World » Southeast Europe | November 28, 2023, Tuesday // 11:10 | Viewed: 4395

Ethnic Inclusion Debate: Macedonian Court Supports Rights for Bulgarian Minority

North Macedonia's Constitutional Court President, Dobrila Katsarska, affirmed in an interview with Sofia's Nova TV that there's no legal obstacle to including the Bulgarian minority in North Macedonia's Constitution

World » Southeast Europe | November 27, 2023, Monday // 09:45 | Viewed: 3411

North Macedonia's Opposition Contemplates Scrapping Bulgarian Agreement

Hristijan Mickoski, the chairman of North Macedonia's opposition VMRO-DPMNE party, has hinted at the possibility of scrapping the technical government's involvement in the upcoming parliamentary elections

World » Southeast Europe | November 24, 2023, Friday // 10:36 | Viewed: 2860

Energy Tax Dispute: Serbia, Hungary, and North Macedonia Unite Against Bulgaria

Serbia, Hungary, and North Macedonia have formed a coalition against Bulgaria over the recent introduction of an energy tax affecting the transit of Russian ga

World » Southeast Europe | November 18, 2023, Saturday // 10:00 | Viewed: 3800

Tensions Rise: Roma Community Demands Justice After Police Shooting in Greece

In Greece, tensions erupted among the Roma community after a police officer shot an underage Roma driver who was operating a vehicle without a license

World » Southeast Europe | November 15, 2023, Wednesday // 14:34 | Viewed: 3101
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