Turkish President Officially Announces Holding of Early General Elections
Turkish President Recep Erdogan officially announced late on Monday the holding of renewed general elections in the country.
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Bulgaria Pledges Support for Macedonia’s Integration into EU, NATO
Bulgaria is ready to help neighbouring Macedonia meet the requirements for joining the European Union and NATO, Bulgaria’s Foreign Minister Daniel Mitov said on Monday.
Bulgarian Authorities Detect No Migrant Pressure at Border with Macedonia
The Bulgarian Interior Ministry informed on Sunday that there was neither pressure at the country's border with Macedonia nor complication of the situation
Some 4,000 Migrants Cross into Serbia from Macedonia Overnight
About 2,000 migrants have entered Serbia on Sunday morning after crossing from Macedonia, Tanjug reported.
Macedonia Allows Access to Migrants Crossing from Greece after Clashes
Macedonia suddenly allowed more than 1,500 migrants, most of them fleeing the conflict in Syria, to cross from northern Greeece late on Saturday after they spent more than three days in a no man's land between the two countries, newswires reported.
EU Assistance in Macedonia Migrant Issue 'Largely Symbolic'
The EU has only provided symbolic assistance to Macedonia as the country is dealing with a surging migrant influx, Macedonian FM Nikola Poposki has said.
UNHCR Worried about Migrants’ Plight at Greece-Macedonia Border
The United Nations refugee agency expressed concern on Friday over the increasingly precarious situation at the border between Greece and Macedonia, where Macedonian police used force earlier to prevent migrants trying to cross.
Macedonia Fires Tear Gas to Disperse Migrants Trying to Cross from Greece
Macedonian riot police used tear gas and stun grenades on Friday as thousands of migrants tried to enter the country from Greece, Sky News reported.
Rebels Within SYRIZA Form New Group in Greek Parliament
Rebel MPs from the main ruling SYRIZA party have broken away to form a new group in the Greek Parliament.
Largest Opposition Party in Greece Will Attempt to Avoid Early Elections
The largest opposition party in the Greek Parliament will attempt to form a government, even a minority one, in order to avoid the holding of early elections.
Greek PM Tsipras Resigning to Open Way for Snap Vote
Greece's Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Thursday that he will resign immediately, opening the way for early elections, ekathimerini.com reported
Tsipras to Propose Holding Early Elections on 20 September
Greece's Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras will propose holding early elections on 20 September, the country's state news agency AMNA reported on Thursday, citing government sources.
Romania MPs Agree to Cut VAT to 20% Next Year, 19% in 2017
Members of Romania’s parliament across parties agreed on Thursday to cut Value Added Tax (VAT) to 20% from next year, and to 19% from 2017.
Greece Likely to Hold Snap Elections on 20 September
Greece is likely to hold early parliamentary elections on 20 September, Reuters reported on Thursday.
Macedonia Declares Emergency in Two Border Regions over Migrant Influx
Macedonia has declared crisis situation in two border regions due to “an unprecedented flow of refugees from the Middle East” entering from Greece, MIA reported on Thursday.
Greek PM Tsipras May Call Early Election Today
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is set to call early general election in a bid to quell a rebellion within his leftist SYRIZA party and build up support for implementing a tough bailout programme, Reuters reported on Thursday.
Election Board Proposes Holding Snap Polls in Turkey on November 1
The Supreme Election Board proposed November 1 as the date for holding early elections in Turkey.
Greece Seems to Be Increasingly Heading Towards Early Elections
Greece seems to be increasingly heading towards the holding of early elections after the government of Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has lost vital support from his party in parliament.
Twelve Soldiers Die in Latest Attacks in Southeastern Turkey
Twelve soldiers were killed in the latest series of attacks against security officials in southeastern Turkey.
Hungary’s Border Fence to Redirect Migrants to Bulgaria, Croatia, Serbia Says
The fence being built by Hungary along its southern border with Serbia would redirect the wave of migrants to Croatia and Bulgaria, the Serbian Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic has said
Turkish Stream May Extend to Austria via Balkan Route
Greece, Hungary, Macedonia and Serbia may sign a memorandum on the construction of a gas pipeline from Turkey to Austria in the autumn, Vedomosti reported on Wednesday, citing a participant in the project
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