Czech Republic
The Czech Republic Awards Maxim Behar with a Medal for Diplomatic Activity
The Czech government awarded Bulgarian PR expert and diplomat Maxim Behar a high state honor - a medal for diplomatic activity and notable contributions to the development of relations between the two countries.
K.M., Antonis the Turk-eater (… art of the sieve), Ministers who butt heads (with each other), Pizantis, and the money that… disappeared, olive trees for sale
Greetings, so what Mitsotakis is doing now with Nikos Pappas is wrong because Nikos is no longer with Kasselakis, who isn’t even the leader of SYRIZA anymore (the one who appointed him as the party’s representative in Parliament). And he won’t become one again because, quite simply, today it will be decided by the Priesthood (as the lyricist says) that he can’t be a candidate.
Parliament: A “patchwork” of ten parliamentary groups – What’s happening with the electoral law and the 4-5% threshold
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Istanbul exhibition explores Kafka’s works on 100th death anniversary
The "Franz Kafka 1883-1924" exhibition, hosted by the Beyoğlu Municipality and organized by the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Istanbul, has opened at the 6th Circle Art Gallery inside the municipality building, drawing attention from art enthusiasts.
Vucic: Czech PM to visit Serbia soon, we expect greater Czech involvement in projects
ARANDJELOVAC - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced on Thursday Czech PM Petr Fiala would visit Serbia soon, and noted that he expected even greater Czech involvement in infrastructure projects in Serbia.
Vucic said this during a tour of a new plant of non-alcoholic beverages producer Knjaz Milos in Arandjelovac, central Serbia.
Minimum Wages Across Europe: Bulgaria Remains at the Bottom
Bulgaria remains the EU's poorest country, with a minimum wage that feels out of reach compared to central European standards, according to Dariknews.bg. While a minimum wage above 1,500 euros may seem unrealistic for many Bulgarians, in the heart of Europe, these figures are quite common.
EU Pushes for Schengen Entry of Bulgaria and Romania by Year-End
European Commissioner for Internal Affairs Ylva Johansson addressed the European Parliament in Strasbourg, urging the abolition of land border controls for Bulgaria and Romania by the end of 2024. She emphasized that both countries had fulfilled all necessary requirements to join the Schengen area, highlighting the importance of free movement for EU citizens.
Int’l rescue teams arrive in Bosnia after devastating floods
Rescue teams from Bosnia's neighbors and European Union countries on Monday were joining efforts to clear the rubble and find people still missing from floods and landslides that devastated parts of the Balkan country.
Bulgaria's Real Estate Market: 199 Salaries Needed for a 100 sq.m. Apartment
In Bulgaria, purchasing a 100 sq.m. apartment requires the equivalent of 199 monthly salaries, according to a recent study that compares real estate prices across 62 countries against average local wages. The report by BestBrokers.com identifies Denmark as the most affordable country in Europe for homebuyers relative to average income, where the average cost of a 100 sq.m.
Antalya welcomes record 14 million tourists in 9 months
Antalya, Türkiye's major holiday destination on the Mediterranean coast, has hosted a record 14 million tourists in the first nine months of 2024.
This marked an 8 percent increase from a year ago and an all-time high figure for the January-September period, according to a statement from the Culture and Tourism Ministry.