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Service sector feeds inflation
Inflation is proving extremely persistent, as despite hopes for a de-escalation in October, it strengthened further and reached 3.2%, according to Eurostat estimates, compared to 3.1% in September.
Serbian embassy in Zagreb condemns hate speech against Serbia, Vucic
ZAGREB - The Serbian embassy in Zagreb on Friday strongly condemned hate speech against the Republic of Serbia and President Aleksandar Vucic on a talk show aired on Croatian state radio.
Ristic meets with US special envoy for Holocaust issues
BELGRADE - The head of the Serbian national delegation to the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Dejan Ristic, who is also Serbia's minister of information and telecommunications, met with US Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues Ellen Germain in Belgrade on Thursday.
Tourists increasingly demand high-quality and authentic experiences
Travelers visiting Greece and its rival destinations - Italy, Spain, Croatia and Turkey - are increasingly demanding and expect high-quality travel experiences, seeking authenticity.
Greece ranks third in visitor satisfaction with its tourism product, ahead of Spain, but behind Italy and Turkey.
Foreign funds eye 17 startups
Seventeen Greek startups knocked on the door of around 60 international and Greek investors on Wednesday at the Athens Conservatory, in order to convince them to finance their idea to implement their business plans, as part of the Tech Tour South East 2024 event, organized for a third year in Greece and hosted by the Hellenic Development Bank of Investments (HDBI).
Bulgaria's Industry Grows for Third Consecutive Month
Bulgaria's industrial production has seen growth for the third consecutive month, with a reported increase of 0.8% in August compared to July, following minimal gains of 0.1% in June and 0.6% in July, as per data released by the European Statistical Office.
IMF raises forecast for Cyprus’ economic growth
The International Monetary Fund has raised its forecast for Cyprus' economic growth in 2024 from 2.7% to 3.3%.
This updated prediction comes from the IMF's October World Economic Outlook report released on Tuesday.
Türkiye marks 21st death anniversary of Alija Izetbegovic
Türkiye on Saturday marked the 21st death anniversary of Alija Izetbegovic, Bosnia and Herzegovina's first president who led the country to independence from the former Yugoslavia.
Bulgaria Sees Significant Property Price Growth, Ranking Second Globally in 2024
Property prices in Bulgaria continue to experience significant growth, with data from the National Statistical Institute revealing a 15.1% increase over the past 12 months leading up to June 2024. In the second quarter of the year alone, prices rose by 3.4%.
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 leaders demand urgent Mideast ceasefire
(L-R) Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela, Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, France's President Emmanuel Macron, Cyprus' President Nikos Christodoulides, Croatia's President Zoran Milanovic, Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Slovenia's Prime Minister Robert Golob, and Portugal's Foreign Minister Paulo Rangelas hold a press conference after t
Mitsotakis meets King Abdullah II ahead of MED9 summit in Cyprus
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with Jordan's King Abdullah II on Friday ahead of the MED9 Summit in Paphos to discuss developments in the Middle East.
Leaders of Jordan and southern Europe meet in a bid to help de-escalate Middle East crisis
The leaders of nine southern European Union countries and Jordan are meeting in Cyprus on Friday to come up with ways to de-escalate the crisis in the Middle East that is threatening to engulf Lebanon and trigger a wider humanitarian crisis.
Zelensky Envisions Peace in Ukraine by 2025 Amid Ongoing Conflict
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed optimism about the possibility of peace in Ukraine, suggesting that steps could be taken to end the conflict by 2025. Speaking at the Ukraine-Southeast Europe meeting in Dubrovnik, Croatia, he stated that the current battlefield situation provides a "chance" for progress.
Turkish top diplomat urges peace talks in Ukraine conflict, warns of WMD risks
Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Wednesday warned the risk of the Russia-Ukraine war spreading is greater than ever, and that the use of nuclear arms and weapons of mass destruction in the conflict cannot be ruled out.
He made the remarks at the Ukraine-Southeast Europe summit in Dubrovnik, Croatia.