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Romania to Hold Two-in-One Elections in June
Romania is set to witness a unique electoral scenario this year as the local elections will coincide with the European elections on June 9, with presidential elections moved to September and parliamentary elections slated for December 8.
Europe - increasingly dangerous? List of countries has been released, where's Serbia?
Apart from the realistically measurable crime rate, subjective perceptions are also taken into account. This is about worrying about break-ins, thefts or attacks, and corruption and bribery also affected the ranking.
Construction works begin: Soon, we'll get faster to the favorite destination of Serbs
The Romanian Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Sorin Grindeanu, announced that the Feasibility Study for the highway from Timisoara to the border with Serbia will be completed this spring, as well as that a tender will be announced.
Croatia Backs Bulgaria's Schengen and Eurozone Accession Amid Ministerial Talks
In a significant diplomatic stride, Croatia has voiced unwavering support for Bulgaria's aspirations to join the Schengen area and the Eurozone during a high-profile visit by Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Mariya Gabriel.
Police nab 23 international fugitives wanted by Interpol
Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced that law enforcement has apprehended 23 individuals sought by 12 countries through red and green bulletins and urgency marks issued by Interpol.
The arrests were made in simultaneous operations conducted across multiple cities in Türkiye.
Kurugliev wins gold at Romania European Wrestling Championships
Dauren Kurugliev of Greece celebrates after defeating San Marino's Myles Nazem Amine in a men's freestyle 86 kg category gold medal wrestling match during the European Wrestling Championships, in Bucharest, Romania, Sunday. [AP]
Shaping the future of energy in Southeast Europe
Greece is poised to emerge as a pivotal player in the Southeast European energy market, driven by new energy interconnections, infrastructural developments, and strategic acquisitions.
Russia's War Victory Could Lead to Buffer Status for Romania and Bulgaria, Warns Analyst
As tensions escalate in Eastern Europe, Bulgarian political analyst Assoc. Iskren Ivanov sheds light on the potential consequences of a Russian victory in the ongoing war in Ukraine. According to Ivanov, Russia's new defense doctrines indicate a scenario where Romania and Bulgaria could be called upon to serve as buffers if NATO withdraws to its pre-2004 borders.
Bulgaria: 5% Increase In Tourists Since The Beginning Of The Winter Season
For the first two months of the winter season, the tourism sector in Bulgaria reports a growth of over 5% compared to the same period last year. There is a significant increase in visits from Italy, while tourists from Israel are about 70% fewer. Bulgarian tourists have increased by 8% during the same period.
US Development Finance Corporation Eyes Bulgaria's Energy Sector
Bulgaria's Finance Minister, Asen Vassilev, engaged in discussions with Scott Nathan, the executive director of the U.S. Development Finance Corporation (DFC), during his visit to Washington.
Stassis presents PPC’s transition, expansion plans to US energy official
The chairman and CEO of Greece's power utility company PPC's presented the company's plans to penetrate the region of the Western Balkans and the Southeast Mediterranean to the US Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources Geoffrey Pyatt at a meeting in Washington on Monday.
Dacic speaks by phone with FMs of Romania, Spain, Cyprus
BELGRADE - Serbian FM Ivica Dacic spoke by phone on Friday with the FMs of Spain, Romania and Cyprus about bilateral relations and Serbia's EU path.
Dacic, Albares discuss Serbia's further steps on EU path
BELGRADE - Serbian FM Ivica Dacic and his Spanish counterpart Jose Manuel Albares on Friday discussed bilateral relations and Serbia's EU path.
In a post on the social media network X, the Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Dacic had had a telephone conversation with Albares to discuss "Serbia-Spain relations and Serbia's further steps on the path to the EU."
Austrian Attempts to Return Migrants to Bulgaria Hindered by Untraceability
Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov revealed that Austria's attempts to return migrants to Bulgaria, in accordance with the Dublin Agreement, have encountered substantial difficulties, with the majority of the migrants being untraceable.
UEFA Nations League: Who Will Bulgaria Face?
The Bulgarian national football team is in Group C3, Division C of the 2024-25 UEFA Nations League tournament. This became clear after the draw in Paris. The Bulgarian team entered into competition with the teams of Luxembourg, Northern Ireland, and Belarus.