News archive of May 2024

Area of volunteers attack scanned for drug fields

A veil of mystery continued on Monday to shroud the case of the beating and knife attack on two volunteers in the Parnitha forest area north of Athens after Friday midnight, seriously injuring one of them. 

Kathimerini understands that police are scanning the area where the volunteers were attacked by a group of eight people for drug plantations. 

Russian Volunteers from Sofia Aid Ukrainian Front with Military Equipment

Russian volunteers belonging to the "Freedom of Russia Legion" dispatched military equipment to Ukraine, funded by voluntary donations from Russian citizens and ethnic Russians residing in Bulgaria. Demonstrating their commitment, the volunteers showcased six jeeps earmarked for the front line in front of the St. Alexander Nevsky cathedral in Sofia.

Bulgarian Travel Trends: More Outbound Trips, Moderate Inbound Visits

In April 2024, the number of trips made by Bulgarian citizens to other countries increased by 4.9% compared to the same period in 2023, according to recent data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI). Conversely, visits to Bulgaria by foreigners rose by 1.1% during the same timeframe.

Borrell: Mitsotakis, Tusk initiative makes sense

The European Union's diplomacy chief Josep Borrell said on Tuesday that the joint Greek-Polish proposal for a joint air defense shield makes sense but expressed concerns on how it will work and how it will be financed.

France Signals Willingness to Recognize Palestinian State

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed readiness to recognize a Palestinian state during a joint press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin, as reported by Anadolu Agency.

Macron stated, "There are no taboos for France, and I am fully prepared to recognize the Palestinian state." He emphasized the importance of timing for such recognition.

Nation marks 571st anniversary of Istanbul's conquest

Political leaders and citizens gathered on May 29 to commemorate the 571st anniversary of the Ottoman conquest of Istanbul, marking the landmark event with a series of celebrations throughout the city.

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