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Mali: Sanctions on NIS would be extremely bad but there is light at end of tunnel
BELGRADE - Serbian Finance Minister Sinisa Mali said on Monday potential US sanctions on Serbia's majority Russian-owned oil company NIS from January 1 would be extremely bad for Serbia but noted that the arrival of a new US administration might be a light at the end of the tunnel.
Bulgaria Drawn in Tough Group for 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
The European qualification draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by the USA, Mexico, and Canada, took place today at FIFA headquarters in Zurich. Bulgaria's national football team was drawn into Group E, alongside either Spain or the Netherlands, Turkey, and Georgia.
EU countries want vaping included in bloc’s tobacco tax law
Sixteen EU countries have asked the European Commission to propose a new law in the coming months on taxing tobacco in the bloc to include new products such as electronic cigarettes - vapes - which are not covered under existing legislation.
Prince William at the inauguration of the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris
Prince William will visit Paris on Saturday to attend the reopening of the Cathedral of Notre Dame, which was destroyed by fire five years ago, Kensington Palace announced Friday.
William will attend the ceremony on behalf of the United Kingdom at the request of the British government, the palace said.
Vucic: Hungary to call new session on Cluster 3
ZURICH - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said Hungary, which holds the EU presidency, would call a new session on opening Cluster 3 in the accession talks with Serbia for next week after ambassadors of EU member states failed to agree on a green light for the move on Wednesday.
Eurostat sees November’s EU-harmonized inflation at 3%
Euro area annual inflation is expected to be 2.3% in November 2024, up from 2% in October according to a flash estimate from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, released on Friday.
Director General of TRT Sobacı: “TRT is Bringing Gaza's Cry to the World”
Under the theme "A World at Breaking Point: Managing Crises and Transformations", the 8th annual TRT World Forum 2024, a prominent global event organized by TRT, continues to influence the global agenda. In the opening session, TRT Director General Mehmet Zahid Sobacı stated: "We are facing a crisis more devastating and destructive than any we have known. This crisis is a crisis of conscience.
What tourists thought of Greece this summer
Foreigners gave Greece a higher score than the European average at the peak of the tourism season, mainly thanks to its culture and gastronomy, the experience at sea, as well as its human resources.
Major international TV piracy network busted
A major international crackdown has dismantled one of the largest illegal TV piracy networks in history, impacting over 22 million users globally, including in Greece.
Illegal streaming piracy: a ring serving over 22 million users in Europe was busted
The perpetrators earned more than €250 million monthly by providing illegal audiovisual content online – Over 2,500 illegal channels and servers seized.
Brussels approves Greek budget plan
The European Commission has given a positive evaluation of Greece's 2025 budget plan and medium-term fiscal strategy, according to the autumn package of the European Semester released on Tuesday.
Budget 2025: Green light from the Commission – “Greece is in a position to repay its debt”
Greece is one of the 20 countries that received approval of the Medium Term Plan and one of the 8 countries whose Draft Budgetary Plans were assessed positively both in terms of the recommendations of the European Semester and in the context of respecting the expenditure ceilings.
French tightening plans credible, Dutch want to spend too much, says Commission
The European Commission has given a positive evaluation of Greece's 2025 budget plan and medium-term fiscal strategy, according to the autumn package of the European Semester released on Tuesday.
Today’s top sports broadcasts: Football, basketball, and more – Schedule for Sunday, November 24
Sports Broadcasts:
Apart from the highly engaging football action, today also features the Greek National Team led by Vassilis Spanoulis.
A feast of sports unfolds on screens this Sunday, November 24, as all major leagues return to broadcasts following the break for national team matches.
Taekwondo: Stella Marentaki crowned U21 European Champion – Maretis wins silver
The snowy days in Sarajevo and the U21 European Championship have been medal-winning days for Greek Olympic Taekwondo. Today, Stella Marentaki and Rafael Ioannis Maretis advanced to the finals of their respective categories, concluding their efforts with gold and silver medals, respectively.