Romania
Bulgaria Among EU Countries with Lowest Government Debt as Eurostat Reports Deficit Rise Across the Bloc
In 2023, Bulgaria maintained one of the lowest government debt-to-GDP ratios in the EU at 22.9%, as overall government deficits in the euro area and EU slightly increased. Government deficits rose to 3.6% of GDP in the euro area and 3.5% in the EU, while government debt levels fell across the region.
Stefanos in Tavros and Alexis in Piraeus, the pools of Spetses and the Acheloos river, Charis waging (class) war, and the golden house in Mykonos
Greetings! Since the government isn’t producing much news for this column, except for Olgara, who popped up in court again yesterday with her signature black shades, “clarifying that she doesn’t make statements for the sake of her children”—who, if I’m not mistaken, are still babies, but anyway—I’ll move on to the PASOK-SYRIZA scene where things are more fun.
PASOK, the proud leader and the “supporters,” Stephanos-just-Stephanos is searching, Olga and Maximou, Travlou enters the hotel business
Hello, we just had our first almost winter weekend with the government keeping a low profile due to K.M. being abroad, while PASOK made a strong presence at symbolic events like the farewell to Vasso Papandreou, who passed away modestly and humbly, just as she lived her entire life.
Sofia Sees 12% Increase in Tourist Arrivals in First Half of Year
In the first half of the year, Sofia experienced a 12% increase in tourist arrivals compared to the same period last year, as reported by the Unified Tourist Information System of the Ministry of Tourism. The number of registered overnight stays also rose by 10%, with nearly 60% of visitors being foreign tourists.
Pyatt underscores Greece’s leadership role in energy security
The Vertical Corridor gas project positions Greece as a key leader in energy security, US Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources Geoffrey Pyatt has said in an interview with the Athens-Macedonian News Agency (AMNA).
Bulgaria Ready to Assist Ukraine with Winter Electricity Supply
Bulgaria is positioned to assist Ukraine with electricity during the winter months, as confirmed in a recent meeting between Acting Energy Minister Vladimir Malinov and his Ukrainian counterpart, Herman Halushchenko.
Ciolacu Confident Romania Will Join Schengen Area with Land Borders This Year
Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu has expressed strong optimism that Romania will join the Schengen Area, including land borders, by the end of this year. This announcement comes after several previous challenges in the country's quest for full integration into the Schengen framework.
Gold’s unlimited rally: The 6+1 reasons that justify the 30 limit up in 2024
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson to Promote International Space Collaboration During Visit to Bulgaria and Romania
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson is set to visit Romania and Bulgaria starting Thursday, October 17, as part of his ongoing efforts to enhance international cooperation and promote the peaceful use of outer space. Both nations have endorsed the Artemis Accords, a framework aimed at ensuring responsible exploration of space.
The (new) tussle over Novartis, Benny and Tsipras, Stefanos’ “4” and Evangelos the liaison, the knives in IT, and a love letter
Greetings! The old folks used to say, “a village with few houses is a bad village,” and that phrase came to mind with SYRIZA, who, after pulling each other’s hair out all weekend in the second basement of a hotel in Metaxourgeio, suddenly they remembered the Novartis scandal. So, it seems that journalist Lianis claimed someone apologized on behalf of Tsipras to Loverdos.