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Body of Woman Discovered in Sofia's Mladost District
In Sofia's "Mladost" district, a woman's body was discovered near an apartment building, as reported by BNR. Authorities received the signal early this morning, but the woman's identity remains unknown.
Unofficial reports indicate that signs of violence were present at the scene. The police have cordoned off the area to conduct their investigation.
October 28th: The military parade in Thessaloniki (videos – photos)
The grand military parade marked the conclusion of today’s celebrations for the triple commemoration of Saint Demetrius, the patron saint of Thessaloniki, the anniversary of Thessaloniki’s liberation, and the national anniversary of October 28, 1940.
Iran vows to 'respond firmly' to Israeli strikes
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday Tehran would "respond firmly and effectively" to deadly Israeli strikes on military sites over the weekend.
"We are using all available means to respond firmly and effectively to the aggression of the Zionist regime," Baghaei told a regular news conference.
‘Ochi Day’ parades affect public transport in Athens, Piraeus
Metro and tram services in Athens and Piraeus have been modified on Monday to facilitate the parades in the two cities to mark the October 28 national holiday of "Ochi Day."
2024 US Elections: Numbers, key states and the battle for the Senate and the House of Representatives
Candidates, key states, funding… Here are some numbers for the US presidential election, which will be held on November 5.
Casualties Rise in Kharkiv as Russian Strikes Target Multiple Districts
A large-scale Russian assault on Kharkiv's Shevchenkivskyi, Saltivskyi, and Kholodnohirskyi districts of overnight has resulted in 21 injuries, including five children, according to the State Emergency Service. Explosions were reported on the night of October 28, with a significant hit occurring near a nine-storey residential building in the Kholodnohirskyi district.
Hotel where guests poisoned by gas had been operating illegally, ministry confirms
A hotel in Florina, northern Greece, where 14 guests had to be hospitalized for carbon monoxide poisoning on Sunday had been cited for licensing violations less than 10 days earlier, the Tourism Ministry confirmed on Monday.
October 28th: Warships in Piraeus and Thessaloniki open to the public
Through today, Monday, 28 October 2024 ships of the Navy are at the ports of Piraeus and Thessaloniki, in order to give the public the opportunity to visit them, as part of the celebration of the National Anniversary of 28 October 1940.
Which warships can be visited
Bulgarian Elections: 'Revival' Secures Strong Wins in Russia and Moldova, BSP Trails in Both
The pro-Russian party "Revival" (Vazrazhdane), led by Kostadin Kostadinov, has secured a decisive victory in the Bulgarian elections in Russia, according to data from the Central Election Commission (CEC) with 98.47% of the votes counted as of 7:00 a.m. today. "Revival" received 56.72% of the vote from Bulgarian citizens in the Russian Federation.
Military holding ‘Ochi Day’ parade in Thessaloniki, students in Athens
Greece on Monday celebrates the national holiday of "Ochi Day," marking the country's entry into World War II after it refused to capitulate to an ultimatum from Italy's Benito Mussolini and accept the Axis occupation, on October 28, 1940.
October 28, 1940 – OXI Day: When Greeks halted the Axis powers
At 3 a.m. on the morning of October 28th, 1940, Emanuele Grazzi, the Italian ambassador to Greece, delivered an ultimatum from Benito Mussolini to Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas. “Il Duce” demanded that Metaxas allow the Italian army free passage to enter and occupy strategic sites in Greece unopposed.