US, Russia Outline Peace Proposal for Ukraine
The diplomatic talks between the United States and Russia, which began on 18 February in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, have seen the two countries proposing a three-stage peace plan
Romanian citizens may be able to travel to the US without visas starting next year, according to the country's Foreign Minister, Luminița Odobescu. Speaking on Digi24 television, she noted that October will bring the first indication of the visa refusal rate, with positive signs so far. Efforts continue to ensure progress.
The US Department of Homeland Security will evaluate the refusal rate and the state of cooperation on the issue, after which the findings will be submitted to the US Congress. Digi24 reported in late August that US authorities are expected to announce a decision regarding visa requirements for Romanian citizens on October 15.
Romania's government recently launched the "Qualify Romania" campaign to assist in the country's inclusion in the US "Visa Waiver" program, which allows visa-free travel for up to 90 days. Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu urged Romanians with valid or recently expired US visas to apply for renewal by September 30, in an effort to lower the visa refusal rate to the required maximum of three percent.
Ciolacu expressed optimism, stating that with increased participation in the campaign, Romania could achieve this goal, potentially allowing Romanians to travel to the US without visas next year.
In Croatia, following a previous boycott of retail chains and supermarkets, a new protest is set to target banks and telecommunications companies
During an event at the Munich Security Conference dedicated to the accession of the Western Balkans to the European Union, North Macedonia's Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski stated that his country has been a victim
A boycott of major retail chains in Croatia has led to an estimated loss of 80 million euros
Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik has once again called for Republika Srpska to separate from Bosnia and Herzegovina
Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski raised questions in parliament about the inclusion of Bulgarians in North Macedonia's constitution while there is no similar requirement for Albania
Konstantinos Tasoulas has been elected as the new president of Greece
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