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Prime Minister and Cabinet of North Macedonia Resign Ahead of Elections

Dimitar Kovachevski, the Prime Minister of North Macedonia, has submitted his resignation along with the entire government in the secretariat of the country's Parliament

World » Southeast Europe | January 25, 2024, Thursday // 15:26 | Viewed: 2741

North Macedonia's PM Urges Bulgaria to Fulfill Commitment on Corridor No. 8 Infrastructure

In a pointed exchange, Prime Minister of North Macedonia, Dimitar Kovachevski, directed a message to Bulgaria, expressing dissatisfaction with the delay in fulfilling commitments related to the infrastructure

World » Southeast Europe | January 24, 2024, Wednesday // 12:16 | Viewed: 2824

Mandatory Military Service Reconsidered in Croatia Amid Regional Changes

Croatia is actively exploring the possibility of reintroducing mandatory military service, signaling a potential shift in the country's security strategy

World » Southeast Europe | January 23, 2024, Tuesday // 18:00 | Viewed: 3536

Greek Minimum Wage Set to Increase to 820 Euros in April

In a move to address economic concerns and improve the standard of living for workers, the Greek government is set to increase the minimum wage by approximately 5%, raising it from the current 780 euros to a range of 820-830 euros

World » Southeast Europe | January 23, 2024, Tuesday // 15:48 | Viewed: 3180

Double Epidemic Alert: Measles and Flu Surge Overwhelm Romania

In the midst of an escalating crisis with protesting doctors and nurses in major cities and the looming threat of a nationwide strike from February 1, Romania finds itself on the brink of a potential double epidemic

World » Southeast Europe | January 23, 2024, Tuesday // 14:18 | Viewed: 3651

Albanian Police Arrest Hundreds in Anti-Drug Operation "Tempuli"

In a concerted effort to combat drug distribution networks, Albanian police launched a large-scale operation named "Tempuli," resulting in the arrest of nearly 100 individuals in the capital of Tirana alone and over 150 across the entire country

World » Southeast Europe | January 22, 2024, Monday // 17:09 | Viewed: 2426

Bulgarians In Serbia Are Disappearing

The latest population census indicates a notable decline in the Bulgarian community, raising concerns and prompting a closer look at the underlying factors contributing to this trend

World » Southeast Europe | January 12, 2024, Friday // 14:00 | Viewed: 3663

US F-16 Flyover Rattles Tensions in Bosnia Ahead of Disputed Holiday

Tensions surged in Bosnia and Herzegovina as US F-16 aircraft flew over the nation, displaying solidarity mere hours before the disputed "holiday" in Republika Srpska, a region predominantly inhabited by ethnic Serbs, branded unconstitutional by Sarajevo

World » Southeast Europe | January 9, 2024, Tuesday // 14:02 | Viewed: 3266

Romania Grapples with Soaring Electricity Prices, Lagging Renewable Goals

Romania is facing a staggering reality as its electricity prices surge relative to purchasing power, revealed in a recent report by the Romanian Court of Accounts

World » Southeast Europe | January 5, 2024, Friday // 16:46 | Viewed: 2938

Navigating Eurozone and Schengen: Croatia's Progress After One Year

Croatia has achieved an unprecedented milestone, becoming the first country to simultaneously join both the eurozone and the Schengen area on January 1, 2023

World » Southeast Europe | January 5, 2024, Friday // 07:36 | Viewed: 4518

Serbia Proposes Reinstating Compulsory Military Service for National Defense

The General Staff of the Serbian Armed Forces has recommended the re-establishment of a four-month mandatory military service, as reported by the Serbian channel N1

World » Southeast Europe | January 4, 2024, Thursday // 17:05 | Viewed: 3459

COVID-19 Surge: Greece Reinstates Indoor Mask Wearing Amid Rising Cases

A surge in COVID-19 infections has prompted Greece to reinstate the requirement for masks indoors, signaling concerns about the escalating number of cases

World » Southeast Europe | January 4, 2024, Thursday // 13:04 | Viewed: 4629

Tragic Accident in Northwestern Turkey Claims Lives and Injures Dozens

A devastating chain accident in the northwestern Turkish province of Sakarya resulted in a tragic toll this morning

World » Southeast Europe | December 28, 2023, Thursday // 11:02 | Viewed: 3255

Croatia Welcomes Its Most Expensive Christmas Ever

Trade unions in Croatia have labeled this year's holiday shopping basket as the costliest ever, as shared by national broadcaster HRT

World » Southeast Europe | December 25, 2023, Monday // 12:00 | Viewed: 4302

Tensions in Belgrade as Demonstrators Challenge Election Results

In Belgrade's city center, a multitude of Serbs gathered in a protest against the government, urging the cancellation of parliamentary and local elections

World » Southeast Europe | December 25, 2023, Monday // 11:28 | Viewed: 3419

North Macedonia's Osmani: EU Negotiating Framework Shields Against Bulgarian Demands

North Macedonia’s Foreign Minister Bujar Osmani affirmed that Bulgaria's potential future demands on his country would not disrupt its European Union (EU) accession negotiations, highlighting the EU's framework as a barrier against such issues

World » Southeast Europe | December 19, 2023, Tuesday // 10:00 | Viewed: 4228

Vucic's Party Secures Dominant Win in Serbian Election

In a decisive victory, the Serbian Progressive Party (SPP) led by President Aleksandar Vucic triumphed in the early parliamentary elections

World » Southeast Europe | December 18, 2023, Monday // 10:22 | Viewed: 3694

EU Urges North Macedonia's Constitutional Amendments for Accelerated Accession

The European Union is ready to conclude the initial phase of the accession negotiations for North Macedonia as soon as the country fulfills its commitment to accept the constitutional amendments,

World » Southeast Europe | December 15, 2023, Friday // 09:13 | Viewed: 4532

Tragic Loss: Romanian Citizen with Israeli Citizenship Killed in Gaza

A Romanian national, Tal Haimi, who also held Israeli citizenship, was tragically killed in Gaza, as confirmed by the Romanian Foreign Ministry

World » Southeast Europe | December 14, 2023, Thursday // 12:06 | Viewed: 3693

Entry Into The Eurozone Has Not Significantly Affected Price Increases In Croatia

Although the residents of Zagreb complain that everything has become more expensive and many explain the increase in prices with the switch to the European currency, the Croatian National Bank said that the entry into the eurozone did not significantly af

World » Southeast Europe | December 14, 2023, Thursday // 08:05 | Viewed: 3537

Safety on the Road: Greece Introduces Fines for Driving in Thick Coats

Drivers in Greece face hefty fines and potential license suspension for wearing thick jackets or coats while behind the wheel

World » Southeast Europe | December 13, 2023, Wednesday // 14:10 | Viewed: 4985
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