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Bulgarians In Serbia Are Disappearing

The latest population census indicates a notable decline in the Bulgarian community, raising concerns and prompting a closer look at the underlying factors contributing to this trend

World » Southeast Europe | January 12, 2024, Friday // 14:00 | Viewed: 4285

US F-16 Flyover Rattles Tensions in Bosnia Ahead of Disputed Holiday

Tensions surged in Bosnia and Herzegovina as US F-16 aircraft flew over the nation, displaying solidarity mere hours before the disputed "holiday" in Republika Srpska, a region predominantly inhabited by ethnic Serbs, branded unconstitutional by Sarajevo

World » Southeast Europe | January 9, 2024, Tuesday // 14:02 | Viewed: 4043

Romania Grapples with Soaring Electricity Prices, Lagging Renewable Goals

Romania is facing a staggering reality as its electricity prices surge relative to purchasing power, revealed in a recent report by the Romanian Court of Accounts

World » Southeast Europe | January 5, 2024, Friday // 16:46 | Viewed: 4074

Navigating Eurozone and Schengen: Croatia's Progress After One Year

Croatia has achieved an unprecedented milestone, becoming the first country to simultaneously join both the eurozone and the Schengen area on January 1, 2023

World » Southeast Europe | January 5, 2024, Friday // 07:36 | Viewed: 5734

Serbia Proposes Reinstating Compulsory Military Service for National Defense

The General Staff of the Serbian Armed Forces has recommended the re-establishment of a four-month mandatory military service, as reported by the Serbian channel N1

World » Southeast Europe | January 4, 2024, Thursday // 17:05 | Viewed: 4078

COVID-19 Surge: Greece Reinstates Indoor Mask Wearing Amid Rising Cases

A surge in COVID-19 infections has prompted Greece to reinstate the requirement for masks indoors, signaling concerns about the escalating number of cases

World » Southeast Europe | January 4, 2024, Thursday // 13:04 | Viewed: 5583

Tragic Accident in Northwestern Turkey Claims Lives and Injures Dozens

A devastating chain accident in the northwestern Turkish province of Sakarya resulted in a tragic toll this morning

World » Southeast Europe | December 28, 2023, Thursday // 11:02 | Viewed: 3895

Croatia Welcomes Its Most Expensive Christmas Ever

Trade unions in Croatia have labeled this year's holiday shopping basket as the costliest ever, as shared by national broadcaster HRT

World » Southeast Europe | December 25, 2023, Monday // 12:00 | Viewed: 4710

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: 3727

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: 4579

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: 3913

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: 7368

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: 4849

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: 6237

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: 5633

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: 27295

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: 3422

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: 3859

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: 7456

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: 3682

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: 5897
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