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Draft budgetary plan in line with European Council

Published by Kathimerini on Sat, 12/09/2023 - 02:11

The Eurogroup welcomed on Thursday the fact that the draft budgetary plans of Greece and another six countries (Cyprus, Estonia, Spain, Ireland, Lithuania and Slovenia) are in line with the fiscal recommendations of the European Council based on the Commission assessment.

Zara expands second-hand platform to Greece

Published by Kathimerini on Wed, 12/06/2023 - 15:51

Spanish fashion retailer Zara is expanding its used apparel scheme to Greece and another 13 European countries from December 12, Reuters reported the company as saying on Tuesday. Their 'Pre-Owned' service will sell, repair and donate second-hand clothes.

Serbia narrowly avoided Croatia and Albania in the EURO 2024 draw

Published by B92 on Mon, 12/04/2023 - 11:55

The Serbian national team, which is participating in the continental competition for the first time since 2000, will play in group C with England, Slovenia and Denmark.
Group B is also interesting, where Croatia, Albania, Spain and Italy are, and the Croatian media are aware that the "Blazers" will play in the "group of death".

Serbia to play England, Denmark and Slovenia at EURO 2024

Published by Tanjug on Mon, 12/04/2023 - 11:09

HAMBURG - Serbia were on Saturday drawn to play England, Denmark and Slovenia in Group C at the UEFA EURO 2024 in Germany.

Serbia will first face England in Gelsenkirchen on June 16, then Slovenia in Munich four days later and Denmark, also in Munich, on June 25.

The draw ceremony was held in Hamburg.

AP Photo/Martin Meissner

AP Photo/Martin Meissner

Over 20 nations call for tripling of nuclear energy

Published by Hurriyet on Sat, 12/02/2023 - 08:04

More than 20 countries called for the tripling of world nuclear energy capacity at UN climate talks on Saturday as part of efforts to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

A declaration endorsed by nations ranging from the United States to Ghana to Japan and several European countries said nuclear energy plays a "key role" in reaching the goal of carbon neutrality.

Greece lags behind other countries in HIV diagnosis

Published by Kathimerini on Thu, 11/30/2023 - 20:19

Greece ranks among the worst performing countries in terms of time taken to diagnose HIV patients (2.9 years on average), along with Italy, Spain, Portugal, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Slovenia, according to data from the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).

Slovenia to Reimburse COVID Fines: Government Lifts Unconstitutional Penalties

Published by Novinite on Wed, 11/29/2023 - 14:18

In a significant move by Slovenia's government, an amnesty initiative has been unveiled, ensuring refunds for fines imposed on thousands of individuals during the pandemic period. The decision comes after the prior administration's COVID policies were deemed unconstitutional, prompting the return of almost 6 million euros' worth of penalties.

European Sky Shield: Bulgaria Joins 11 Nations in Air Defense Initiative

Published by Novinite on Wed, 11/29/2023 - 13:24

The Bulgarian Council of Ministers has greenlit a landmark decision, approving a draft Memorandum of Understanding between Bulgaria and 11 European nations. This paves the way for a collaborative effort in procuring ground-based air defense systems under the European Sky Shield initiative.

Bulgaria's Health and Welfare Spending Trails Behind EU Average in 2022

Published by Novinite on Mon, 11/27/2023 - 16:02

Recent findings from Eurostat, the European statistics agency, have unveiled disparities in social protection and healthcare spending among EU member states. In 2022, the average expenditure across the EU nations, measured as a percentage of GDP, was recorded at 8.1%. However, this marked a decline of 0.4 percentage points from the previous year's figures.

Tasting Italy: From Alpine Mountains to the midst of Mediterranean

Published by Hurriyet on Mon, 11/27/2023 - 06:09

This year I had the chance to travel across the countries around the Mediterranean, attending conferences, symposiums and events, from Crete to Sicily, from various corners of Spain to Italy and France, but two travels made me think more about the unique charm of Italy, how its far corners are different yet similar in terms of their concerns about tourism, and how they can put their unique gast

Profits drive prices higher

Published by Kathimerini on Thu, 11/16/2023 - 20:53

Corporate profits are fueling inflation to a large extent in Greece and will continue to do so in the coming years, according to the fall forecasts of the European Commission, which confirm previous relevant estimates of the OECD and calculations of other independent bodies, including the Bank of Greece.

Bulgaria Joins European Sky Shield: A Look into Defense Integration

Published by Novinite on Tue, 11/14/2023 - 15:23

Bulgaria has recently embarked on a significant strategic move by aligning itself with the "European Sky Shield Initiative" (ESSI), a collaborative air defense project led by Germany, aiming to fortify Europe's defenses against evolving aerial threats, primarily emanating from Russia.

The storm is approaching Serbia; It's already causing chaos PHOTO/VIDEO

Published by B92 on Tue, 10/31/2023 - 12:48

The hail fell in the area of Zabok, Veliko Trgovie, Oroslavje and Sveti Kri Zaretje, as well as parts of Krapinske Toplice and Luka, the Zagorje portal reports.
An eyewitness from Zabok said within 24 hours that the wind carried everything before it and that the storm started in a second.
DHMZ announced heavy rain and storm for today in Croatia.

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