State Council
China premier issues warning on COVID-hit economy
China's premier has sounded an unusually stark warning about the world's second-largest economy, saying it must return to normal as the country's zero-Covid strategy bites into growth.
China is the last major economy welded to a policy of mass testing and rapid lockdowns to eliminate virus clusters, but the strict curbs have battered businesses.
- Read more about China premier issues warning on COVID-hit economy
- Log in to post comments
Turkish Court Urged to Annul Erdogan’s Withdrawal From Istanbul Convention
A protester holds a feminist flag during a demonstration on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, in Istanbul, Turkey, March 6 2021. Photo: EPA-EFE/SEDAT SUNA
Turkey's top administrative court monitors the legality of decisions made by administrative courts. Its decisions must be respected by the government.
Erdogan’s Withdrawal from Istanbul Convention ‘Illegal’, Top Prosecutor Says
Women in masks hold placards and shout slogans during a rally against violence against women in Istanbul, August 5, 2020. Photo: EPA-EFE/ERDEM SAHIN
"The presidential decision on the annulment of the treaty did not comply with the law," Mucukgil said in a court case, the daily Cumhuriyet reported.
Bulgaria Celebrates the Day of Liberation
Today - March 3, Bulgaria celebrates its national holiday - the day of Liberation. 141 years ago (18 February in old style), Russia and Turkey signed the San Stefano Peace Treaty in 1878, which provides for the rebuilding of the Principality of Bulgaria.
- Read more about Bulgaria Celebrates the Day of Liberation
- Log in to post comments
China's count of new virus cases drops, deaths exceed 2,200
China reported another fall in new virus cases on Feb. 21 as health officials expressed continued optimism over the containment of the outbreak that has caused more than 2,200 deaths but has grown elsewhere.
POST-REVOLUTION ROMANIA, 1990: The National Salvation Front officially registers as political party
On February 6, 1990, the National Salvation Front (FSN) registered with the Bucharest Municipal Court after a decision to run in elections as a political formation with its own manifesto, according to 'Romania. Data and Facts. 1989-2009,' published by the AGERPRES National News Agency (2010).
Raul Castro will Withdraw from Cuba's Leadership Position
The President of the State Council and the Council of Ministers of Cuba, Raul Castro, confirmed to Parliament that he would withdraw from office in April 2018.
Vucic to visit Cuba
President Aleksandar Vucic will pay an official visit to Cuba on December 13-15, his office announced on Tuesday.
According to a statement, Vucic will meet with President of the Republic of Cuba and of the State Council Raul Castro, as well as with President of the National Assembly of the People's Power Esteban Lazo Hernandez.
- Read more about Vucic to visit Cuba
- Log in to post comments
Serbian president to visit Cuba
According to a statement, Vucic will meet with President of the Republic of Cuba and of the State Council Raul Castro, as well as with President of the National Assembly of the People's Power Esteban Lazo Hernandez.
Vucic is also planned to tour the Special Development Zone Mariel and the Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology.
- Read more about Serbian president to visit Cuba
- Log in to post comments
First Elections in Cuba since Fidel Castro's Death are taking Place Today
Cuban voters will take part today in the first round of universal elections. More than eight million Cuban residents are urged to go to the polls for the first time since the death of the Cuban revolution leader, Fidel Castro, a year ago.