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Bulgaria Hosting International Southeast European Studies Conference

Bulgaria's capital Sofia is hosting an international Southeast European studies congress from August 31 to September 4.

World » Southeast Europe | September 1, 2015, Tuesday // 13:33 | Viewed: 2987

Greek President Appoints Caretaker Prime Minister Ahead of Early Elections

Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos appointed on Thursday the head of the country's Supreme Court, Vassiliki Thanou, as the caretaker prime minister ahead of the early general elections.

World » Southeast Europe | August 27, 2015, Thursday // 19:47 | Viewed: 3436

Don’t Take Hitchhikers in Greece, Bulgaria Tells Its Motorists

The Foreign Ministry in Sofia has advised motorists visiting Greece to avoid taking hitchhikers in their vehicles in view of increased migrant influx into Bulgaria’s southern neighbor.

World » Southeast Europe | August 26, 2015, Wednesday // 20:58 | Viewed: 6967

Serbia, Kosovo Mark Progress in Relations After Signing Four Key Agreements

At a meeting of the EU-facilitated high level dialogue on the normalisation of relations between Belgrade and Pristina on Tuesday, Serbia and Kosovo marked a progress in their relations after signing four key agreements

World » Southeast Europe | August 26, 2015, Wednesday // 08:51 | Viewed: 4997

Turkey to Hold Early General Elections on November 1

The Supreme Election Board officially announced on Tuesday that the early general elections in Turkey will be held on November 1.

World » Southeast Europe | August 26, 2015, Wednesday // 07:59 | Viewed: 2641

UNICEF Sets up Support Area for Migrant Children in Macedonia

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said on Tuesday it has established a child-friendly space with a mobile team near the Macedonian town of Geveglija to provide support to migrant women and children transiting the country en route to Serbia.

World » Southeast Europe | August 25, 2015, Tuesday // 19:05 | Viewed: 2876

PKK Militants Allegedly Blow Up Section of South Caucasus Pipeline in Turkey

Suspected Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militants have blown up a section of the South Caucasus Pipeline in the Turkish province of Kars.

World » Southeast Europe | August 25, 2015, Tuesday // 08:56 | Viewed: 3407

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.

World » Southeast Europe | August 25, 2015, Tuesday // 08:08 | Viewed: 2848

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.

World » Southeast Europe | August 24, 2015, Monday // 20:21 | Viewed: 6713

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

World » Southeast Europe | August 24, 2015, Monday // 09:27 | Viewed: 3954

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.

World » Southeast Europe | August 23, 2015, Sunday // 12:04 | Viewed: 3847

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.

World » Southeast Europe | August 23, 2015, Sunday // 10:45 | Viewed: 4833

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.

World » Southeast Europe | August 22, 2015, Saturday // 15:36 | Viewed: 3817

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.

World » Southeast Europe | August 21, 2015, Friday // 21:18 | Viewed: 4348

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.

World » Southeast Europe | August 21, 2015, Friday // 17:55 | Viewed: 4670

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.

World » Southeast Europe | August 21, 2015, Friday // 11:53 | Viewed: 4087

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.

World » Southeast Europe | August 21, 2015, Friday // 08:29 | Viewed: 3356

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

World » Southeast Europe | August 20, 2015, Thursday // 21:01 | Viewed: 3258

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.

World » Southeast Europe | August 20, 2015, Thursday // 19:56 | Viewed: 3043

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.

World » Southeast Europe | August 20, 2015, Thursday // 19:51 | Viewed: 8386

Greece Likely to Hold Snap Elections on 20 September

Greece is likely to hold early parliamentary elections on 20 September, Reuters reported on Thursday.

World » Southeast Europe | August 20, 2015, Thursday // 18:25 | Viewed: 2059
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