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Genetic Study Reveals Strong Slavic Ancestry in Bulgarians, Romanians, and Croats Across the Balkans

Groundbreaking DNA research spanning Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Serbia, Romania, Albania, and Greece has unveiled striking revelations about the genetic makeup of Balkan populations

World » Southeast Europe | December 8, 2023, Friday // 13:18 | Viewed: 21595

Romania Gets a Ship to Search for Mines in the Black Sea

By the end of the year, Romania will receive a maritime minesweeper from Great Britain, with which it will join the joint initiative with Bulgaria and Turkey to search for mines in the Black Sea

World » Southeast Europe | December 6, 2023, Wednesday // 10:15 | Viewed: 3111

Man Wanted for Double Murder in North Macedonia Arrested in Turkey

In a significant breakthrough, the suspected mastermind behind the brutal murders of a 14-year-old girl from Skopje and a 74-year-old man from Veles, identified as Ljupcho Palevski-Palcho, has been apprehended in Turkey

World » Southeast Europe | December 6, 2023, Wednesday // 10:05 | Viewed: 3168

Romania is Close to a Visa-Free Regime with the US

Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu said during his working visit to the US that Romania's entry into the visa-free program will be announced next year, with a deadline of 2025

World » Southeast Europe | December 5, 2023, Tuesday // 18:17 | Viewed: 5409

Who is the Bulgarian Detained by Serbia on Espionage Allegations?

Former military officer Lyuben Grigorov from Bosilegrad is the Bulgarian detained for espionage in Serbia

World » Southeast Europe | December 5, 2023, Tuesday // 14:29 | Viewed: 3222

Serbian Authorities Detain Bulgarian Resident on Espionage Allegations

Serbian police have apprehended a 61-year-old man from Bosilegrad, identified as L.G., on suspicions of espionage for Bulgaria

World » Southeast Europe | December 5, 2023, Tuesday // 09:30 | Viewed: 2959

Serbia Bolsters Border Security, Plans Increased Police Presence along Bulgaria Border

Amid growing concerns over illegal migration, Serbian Interior Minister Bratislav Gasic reaffirmed the country's commitment to thwarting unlawful crossings during a visit to the Regional Border Police Center for Bulgaria

World » Southeast Europe | December 1, 2023, Friday // 09:17 | Viewed: 3418

Skopje's Diplomatic Tangle: Blinken and Gabriel Depart as Lavrov Arrives

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken left the Macedonian capital late last night, an hour before the arrival of Russia's No. 1 diplomat, Sergey Lavrov

World » Southeast Europe | November 30, 2023, Thursday // 12:56 | Viewed: 3847

EU's Borrell Urges North Macedonia's Constitutional Amendment Completion

Josep Borrell, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, arrived in Skopje on November 29, emphasizing North Macedonia's imperative to finalize constitutional amendments as part of its EU accession process

World » Southeast Europe | November 30, 2023, Thursday // 12:25 | Viewed: 3225

Serbian President: Bulgarians are Resentful because We are More Popular in North Macedonia

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic told "Pink" television that "Bulgarians" resent Serbia because it is more popular in North Macedonia

World » Southeast Europe | November 28, 2023, Tuesday // 11:10 | Viewed: 4427

Ethnic Inclusion Debate: Macedonian Court Supports Rights for Bulgarian Minority

North Macedonia's Constitutional Court President, Dobrila Katsarska, affirmed in an interview with Sofia's Nova TV that there's no legal obstacle to including the Bulgarian minority in North Macedonia's Constitution

World » Southeast Europe | November 27, 2023, Monday // 09:45 | Viewed: 3434

North Macedonia's Opposition Contemplates Scrapping Bulgarian Agreement

Hristijan Mickoski, the chairman of North Macedonia's opposition VMRO-DPMNE party, has hinted at the possibility of scrapping the technical government's involvement in the upcoming parliamentary elections

World » Southeast Europe | November 24, 2023, Friday // 10:36 | Viewed: 2909

Energy Tax Dispute: Serbia, Hungary, and North Macedonia Unite Against Bulgaria

Serbia, Hungary, and North Macedonia have formed a coalition against Bulgaria over the recent introduction of an energy tax affecting the transit of Russian ga

World » Southeast Europe | November 18, 2023, Saturday // 10:00 | Viewed: 3861

Tensions Rise: Roma Community Demands Justice After Police Shooting in Greece

In Greece, tensions erupted among the Roma community after a police officer shot an underage Roma driver who was operating a vehicle without a license

World » Southeast Europe | November 15, 2023, Wednesday // 14:34 | Viewed: 3119

Euractiv: Greece Blocks Albania's Negotiations with the EU

Greece has wielded its influence within the Council of the EU to obstruct the opening of the initial five chapters necessary for Albania's EU membership negotiations to commence

World » Southeast Europe | November 14, 2023, Tuesday // 17:05 | Viewed: 4285

Republika Srpska's Future: President Dodik Aims for Independence by 2030!

Bosnian Republika Srpska's President, Milorad Dodik, sparked controversy after expressing his aspiration to become the president of an independent country by 2030 during an interview with Bosnia's TV3

World » Southeast Europe | November 14, 2023, Tuesday // 13:45 | Viewed: 3550

Romania's Defense Boost: Abrams Tank Deal Approved

In a significant move to bolster its defense capabilities, Romania has received approval from the US State Department for the acquisition of dozens of M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks

World » Southeast Europe | November 10, 2023, Friday // 12:02 | Viewed: 3486

Serbian Police Detained over 4,500 Migrants at the Borders with Hungary and Bulgaria

Serbian police have detained thousands of migrants within two weeks as a result of daily actions in the northern and eastern regions of the Balkan country,

World » Southeast Europe | November 9, 2023, Thursday // 11:09 | Viewed: 3952

Election Day Shock: Moldova Bans Pro-Russian 'Chance' Party

In a dramatic turn of events, Moldova has found itself in the throes of political upheaval just hours before local elections, as authorities banned the pro-Russian "Chance" party over concerns related to national security. The decision casts a shadow of u

World » Southeast Europe | November 4, 2023, Saturday // 16:00 | Viewed: 3660

5.2 Earthquake in Greece

A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 on the Richter scale was registered a little while ago on the Greek island of Euboea, the Greek Institute of Geodynamics reported

World » Southeast Europe | November 3, 2023, Friday // 10:04 | Viewed: 5207

Serbia's President Vucic Dissolves Parliament

In a move driven by mounting political pressures, both domestically and from the European Union, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has dissolved the country's parliament, signaling the onset of snap parliamentary elections alongside local polls scheduled

World » Southeast Europe | November 2, 2023, Thursday // 14:19 | Viewed: 3307
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