Liberation Day

Italy's hard-right prime minister will mark Liberation Day on Tuesday, but those around her have repeatedly toyed with the historical facts surrounding Italian Fascism and those who fought against it.

Russia will deepen its relations with North Korea by expanding the scope of bilateral ties.

This, according to the Korean Central Telegraph Agency (cited by world and Russian media), was communicated by Russian President Vladimir Putin to the leader of the East Asian country, Kim Jong-un, in a letter on the occasion of its liberation day.

BELGRADE - Bulgarian Ambassador in Belgrade Angel Dimitrov has hosted a reception to mark the country's Liberation Day, voicing belief that Serbia and Bulgaria will be of use to one another and pointing out they can serve as an example of good neighborly relations.

The Liberation Day is a symbol of Bulgaria's freedom and of the bravery of all of our ancestors who have sacrificed their lives so that the freedom can be achieved.

This was the statement of Bulgarian PM Boiko Borisov on account of the national holiday.

The national holiday of Bulgaria - Liberation Day, which is celebrated on March 3, will be marked in the European Commission.

Under the initiative of Commission Vice-President Kristalina Georgieva, Bulgarian dishes will be served in the canteen of the Commission, private bTV station reports.

EP rapporteur expects Serbia to maintain pro-EU orientation

BONN -- EP rapporteur on Serbia David McAllister says the EU and NATO "do not look favorably on 4,500 Serbian troops saluting Vladimir Putin in Belgrade."

BONN - European Parliament (EP) Rapporteur on Serbia David McAllister said that the EU and NATO do not look favorably upon 4,500 Serbian troops saluting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Belgrade, and that Brussels expects that Serbia will keep its pro-EU orientation regardless of Putin's visit.