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Movement for Rights and Freedoms Reacts to US Sanctions for Party’s ex-MP Delyan Peevski
The Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) issued a statement this morning responding to yesterday's news concerning the sanctions against its member and longtime MP Delyan Peevski imposed by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the US Treasury Department.
Week in Review: Political Surprises and Peculiar Ventures
Activist Mayor?
Zagreb's Ban Jelacic square. Photo: EPA-EFE/ANTONIO BAT.
With days to go before the key second round of local elections in Croatia, all eyes are turned to the capital, Zagreb, where leftist candidate Tomislav Tomasevic is poised to take the mayorship of the city. His main rival is popular singer and now right-wing politician Miroslav Skoro.
Albania Jails Former General Prosecutor Llalla for Corruption
Adriatik Llalla, 52, a former General Prosecutor of Albania, was found guilty and sentenced to two years in prison and his assets confiscated after being found guilty of not declaring his wealth and other irregularities on asset declarations. He becomes one of the highest officials in the country to be found guilty of such charges.
Montenegro Discriminates Against Albanians, Mayor Tells Country’s Allies
Mayor of Tuzi Nik Gjeloshaj at a press conference. Photo: Government of Montenegro
"The government discriminates against Albanians and does not cooperate with our municipality. The reasons are various but it's mostly because of the hatred they have for the people who live in this area," Gjeloshaj told BIRN, referencing his Wednesday complaint.
Russia bans flights over parts of Crimea, Black Sea
Russia temporarily restricted flights of aviation over parts of Crimea and the Black Sea, according to a notice to airmen (NOTAM).
"The area has been declared temporarily dangerous for aircraft flights," the NOTAM document said.
Covid-19: US Citizens Advised Against Travel to 80% of Countries
The US state department is to advise Americans to avoid 80% of countries worldwide because of the coronavirus pandemic.
In a note to the media about its updated travel guidance, it said the pandemic continued to "pose unprecedented risks to travellers".
Albania’s Coming Election Will Decide Democracy’s Fate
Rama promised to fight corruption and organised crime, reform the healthcare and education systems, create 300,000 new jobs and accelerate EU integration.
Paradoxically, instead of moving the country forward, his premiership has become a major setback for the country.
President Rumen Radev Voted for Just and Prosperous Bulgaria
"I voted for a free, just and prosperous Bulgaria," said President Rumen Radev after casting his ballot at 11 a.m. at the Sofia Henry Ford Vocational Training School for Transport and Energy.
I believe that although with difficulty, the Bulgarians hold their fate in their own hands.
MAE, on NATO Day: Romania fulfills consistently, without hesitation, its commitments of responsible ally
Bucharest, April 4 /Agerpres/ - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) welcomes the marking of NATO Day in Romania and emphasizes that in the last 17 years since accession, "our country has made sustained efforts and demonstrated the will and ability to contribute concretely and relevantly to the consolidation of NATO, the most successful political-military alliance in history, the guarantor of
Russia Slams US for Criticizing Corruption in Bulgaria
The Russian embassy in Sofia defended the Bulgarian government over criticism from US over corruption and lack of media freedom, as if the EU and NATO country was Russia's backyard.