News archive of October 2017

A New Group of US Military Arrives in Bulgaria

Within two weeks, a new group of US troops arrives in Bulgaria as part of the plans to strengthen security in Europe. What is "Atlantic Determination"?

Russian Air Strike 'Injures Top Jihadist'

Russia says one of its air strikes in Syria has critically injured the leader of an al-Qaeda-linked jihadist alliance and 12 of his field commanders, BBC reported. 

The defence ministry cited its sources as confirming that Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani lost limbs in the attack in the north province of Idlib on Tuesday.

Bulgaria Will Negotiate a Metting with the World Bank to Build Corridor 8 (updated)

''In December we will negotiate a meeting with the World Bank to build Corridor 8. It will be attended by Macedonian and Albanian Prime Ministers Zoran Zaev and Edi Rama.'' This was announced by the Prime Minister Boyko Borisov, the correspondent of BGNES from Varna has reported.

Greek opposition slams government in wake of KAS recommendation

One day after Greece's Central Archaeological Council (KAS) recommended that part of the disused Elliniko plot, which is slated for a massive redevelopment project worth 8 billion euros, be declared an archaeological site, opposition New Democracy on Wednesday accused the left-led government of putting off investors and undermining the debt-hit country's economic recovery.

EU Takes Ireland to Court for not Claiming Apple Tax Windfall

The European Commission said on Wednesday it was taking Ireland to the European Court of Justice for its failure to recover up to 13 billion euros (.3 billion) of tax due from Apple Inc , a move labeled as "regrettable" by Dublin, according to Reuters.

Catalonia to Declare Independence from Spain as Soon as Weekend

Catalonia will move as soon as this weekend to declare independence from Spain, the region's leader said, moving the European Union country closer to a rupture that threatens the foundations of its young democracy, Reuters writes. 

Serbian president's visit to Croatia postponed

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic's visit to Zagreb has been postponed, his cabinet confirmed on Wednesday.

According to previous announcements, the visit should have taken place in November at the latest.

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