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Bulgarian MEP Eva Maydell could replace Mariya Gabriel in the European Commission
Bulgarian MEP Eva Maydell from GERB and the group of the European People's Party is expected to replace Mariya Gabriel in the European Commission, Politico reported.
This Week in Central Europe | 12 May 2023
In other news, the new Hungarian chief of defence staff puts military boot in mouth; more evidence emerges that object found in Polish forest was indeed a Russian cruise missile; and Czechs unveil draft legislation aimed at tightening protection for victims of domestic violence.
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Bosnian Canton’s Move to Penalise ‘Fake News’ Worries Critics
The government of Sarajevo Canton, one of ten in Bosnia's Bosniak- and Croat-dominated Federation entity, has introduced a new draft Law on Public Order and Peace that would impose penalties of up to 2,100 Bosnian marks, around 1,000 euros, for spreading fake news.
Serbia Imposes Tough Restrictions After Mass Shootings
After two mass shootings last week that took 17 lives and injured another 20 people, Serbia has started imposing tough and in some cases controversial restrictive measures, including arrests for social media posts that appear to to advocate violence, a push for more police in schools and even demands for lists of "anti-social" school pupils.
New logistics hub at Aspropyrgos enters final stage
The Ministerial Committee for Strategic Investments on Tuesday approved the investment plan for the "Hull Logistics Park" by Streem Development that concerns the creation of an ultramodern supply chain and transit complex at Aspropyrgos.
The total budget of the project comes to 244,164,841 euros, creating 3,900 jobs during construction and 1,238 jobs in full operation.
Two suspects in Qatargate case released from house arrest
Belgian authorities have released two suspects in the Qatargate corruption scandal from house arrest on conditions.
Police officers to undergo training in animal rights issues
A program to train at least one police officer in every police station in the country in animal rights issues will begin on Wednesday.
The officers will be trained to deal with cases related to animal abuse, be they strays, pets, working or game animals, exotic species and others, the police said.
Dacic: I do not see Ruzic's personal responsibility
BELGRADE - Commenting on Serbian Education Minister Branko Ruzic's resignation in the wake of last week's school massacre in Belgrade, FM Ivica Dacic said on Tuesday he did not see Ruzic's personal responsibility but respected his decision.
Ruzic is an official of Dacic's Socialist Party of Serbia.
Country’s 1st space, aviation high school opened
Türkiye's first vocational high school in the field of space and aviation technology has been opened in the capital Ankara's Elmadağ district.
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Shein denies low prices due to forced labour
Chinese cut-price fast-fashion giant Shein defended its business model, saying demand-based production accounted for its low prices and not forced or cheap labour.
Founded in China in 2008, Shein has swiftly claimed a top place in the global fast-fashion marketplace, offering young social-media-savvy customers low-priced collections that turn over at a steady clip.
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