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Economies and the ‘hood

Economies and the ‘hood

Jun 26 2009 10:00 CET by Clive Leviev-Sawyer

Bulgaria’s five neighbouring countries have economic troubles of their own

EC gives Romania until 2011 to fix budget deficit

EC gives Romania until 2011 to fix budget deficit

Jun 25 2009 14:00 CET by Alex Bivol

Romania was one of the four countries running excessive budget deficits, the European Commission has said, giving the country a deadline to 2011 to bring it in line with European Union norms.

Most Montenegrins do not want the country to join Nato – poll

Most Montenegrins do not want the country to join Nato – poll

Jun 25 2009 10:17 CET by Clive Leviev-Sawyer

With more than 43 per cent against and close to 27 per cent undecided, findings of survey suggest that most people in Montenegro are at odds with one of the key aims of prime minister Milo Djukanovic’s government that they recently re-elected to power.

EU presidency cancels Croatia accession talks meeting

EU presidency cancels Croatia accession talks meeting

Jun 24 2009 14:08 CET by Clive Leviev-Sawyer 4 comments

Czech EU presidency says that efforts to resolve Croatia-Slovenia border dispute continue to fail and no new accession negotiation chapters can be dealt with.

New rules for European Union visas

New rules for European Union visas

Jun 25 2009 13:46 CET by Clive Leviev-Sawyer 2 comments

Third-country nationals will benefit from more consistent and transparent application procedures, European Council says after approving new rules for Schengen visas on June 25 2009.

Foreign press ridicules Bulgaria's electoral process

Foreign press remark on corruption in Bulgaria and note the absurdity of alleged criminals running for high office.

Serbian signals

Ahead of a visit by the Dutch foreign minister and the July EU ministerial, Belgrade insists it is co-operating with The Hague tribunal. The Dutch are not persuaded.

Justice secretary Jack Straw refuses pardon for Michael Shields

Controversial incident hinged on defence plank of mistaken identity but Straw appears unconvinced.

EU launches 140 million euro call for greener energy research

The EU launches a 140 million euro call for proposals for cutting-edge research aiming to put hydrogen buses, clean power stations and greener laptops on the market two to five years earlier than planned.

Euro area unemployment highest since May 1999

Unemployment in euro area was 9.5 per cent in May 2009, new Eurostat figures say. Joblessness figures in all EU states are higher than a year ago.

Strong earthquake shakes Greek island of Crete

Earthquake rocks Crete but no reports of casualties as yet

Pop idol Michael Jackson dies aged 50

Michael Jackson will be yet another legendary figure who will go down in history immersed in controversy and mystery. His contribution and impact on the world of music is immense, unparalleled and unquestionable. He was an extraordinary talent who touched the hearts and minds of millions of fans worldwide.

Karl Malden, mentor to Michael Douglas, dies at 97

Veteran actor had one of the longest careers in Hollywood and also one of the most enduring marriages, having recently celebrated his 70th wedding anniversary.

Registration of domain names in Bulgarian and Greek to be made possible

A June 26 EU decision would make registering domain names in Bulgarian and Greek possible.

Justice secretary Jack Straw refuses pardon for Michael Shields

Controversial incident hinged on defence plank of mistaken identity but Straw appears unconvinced.

Pop idol Michael Jackson dies aged 50

Michael Jackson will be yet another legendary figure who will go down in history immersed in controversy and mystery. His contribution and impact on the world of music is immense, unparalleled and unquestionable. He was an extraordinary talent who touched the hearts and minds of millions of fans worldwide.

Kill Bill star David Carradine dies at 72

Actor was filming in Thailand when he was found dead in his hotel room

Macedonia name dispute talks resume on June 22

At meeting in Geneva, UN mediator Matthew Nimetz will ask representatives of Athens and Skopje how they see the way forward to resolve the long-standing dispute.

Greek election result could have impact on name dispute – reports

Expectations are for UN-brokered attempts to solve the Macedonia name dispute to resume soon, but if losses by Greece’s ruling party in the European Parliament elections lead to the fall of the government, the process could be further delayed, a newspaper says.

Strong earthquake shakes Greek island of Crete

Earthquake rocks Crete but no reports of casualties as yet

Justice secretary Jack Straw refuses pardon for Michael Shields

Controversial incident hinged on defence plank of mistaken identity but Straw appears unconvinced.

Foreign press ridicules Bulgaria's electoral process

Foreign press remark on corruption in Bulgaria and note the absurdity of alleged criminals running for high office.

Macedonia name dispute talks resume on June 22

At meeting in Geneva, UN mediator Matthew Nimetz will ask representatives of Athens and Skopje how they see the way forward to resolve the long-standing dispute.

Ceku back in Kosovo

Former Kosovo prime minister Agim Ceku, released by Bulgaria after his arrest on an Interpol warrant for war crimes, returned to Kosovo on June 30 2009.

Serbian signals

Ahead of a visit by the Dutch foreign minister and the July EU ministerial, Belgrade insists it is co-operating with The Hague tribunal. The Dutch are not persuaded.

Macedonia name dispute talks resume on June 22

At meeting in Geneva, UN mediator Matthew Nimetz will ask representatives of Athens and Skopje how they see the way forward to resolve the long-standing dispute.

Greek PM firm on Macedonia name dispute

History cannot be rewritten, and it is up to Macedonia to make the choices that will put it on track to be integrated into Nato, the EU, Kostas Karamanlis says.

Justice secretary Jack Straw refuses pardon for Michael Shields

Controversial incident hinged on defence plank of mistaken identity but Straw appears unconvinced.

Pop idol Michael Jackson dies aged 50

Michael Jackson will be yet another legendary figure who will go down in history immersed in controversy and mystery. His contribution and impact on the world of music is immense, unparalleled and unquestionable. He was an extraordinary talent who touched the hearts and minds of millions of fans worldwide.

Hillary Clinton on Macedonia name dispute

Dispute must be resolved by parties themselves, but US is urging a resolution because it would be in everyone’s interest and add another member to the EU, US secretary of state says.

Macedonia name dispute talks resume on June 22

At meeting in Geneva, UN mediator Matthew Nimetz will ask representatives of Athens and Skopje how they see the way forward to resolve the long-standing dispute.

Pop idol Michael Jackson dies aged 50

Michael Jackson will be yet another legendary figure who will go down in history immersed in controversy and mystery. His contribution and impact on the world of music is immense, unparalleled and unquestionable. He was an extraordinary talent who touched the hearts and minds of millions of fans worldwide.

Greek PM firm on Macedonia name dispute

History cannot be rewritten, and it is up to Macedonia to make the choices that will put it on track to be integrated into Nato, the EU, Kostas Karamanlis says.

Romania supports Greece in Macedonia name dispute – Basescu

Principle of good neighbourliness is an obligation for all countries whether or not they are European Union members, Romanian president Traian Basescu says during visit to Athens.

Hillary Clinton on Macedonia name dispute

Dispute must be resolved by parties themselves, but US is urging a resolution because it would be in everyone’s interest and add another member to the EU, US secretary of state says.

Foreign press ridicules Bulgaria's electoral process

Foreign press remark on corruption in Bulgaria and note the absurdity of alleged criminals running for high office.

Strong earthquake shakes Greek island of Crete

Earthquake rocks Crete but no reports of casualties as yet

Foreign press ridicules Bulgaria's electoral process

Foreign press remark on corruption in Bulgaria and note the absurdity of alleged criminals running for high office.

Crash landing

The sky is the limit? For SkyEurope, that might no longer be the case as it seeks new investors to avoid going out of business

EU launches 140 million euro call for greener energy research

The EU launches a 140 million euro call for proposals for cutting-edge research aiming to put hydrogen buses, clean power stations and greener laptops on the market two to five years earlier than planned.

Serbia confirms swine flu case, World University Games threatened

Serbian officials have vowed that athletes arriving World University Games in July will be thoroughly examined and will have to prove they are not carrying the virus

Strong earthquake shakes Greek island of Crete

Earthquake rocks Crete but no reports of casualties as yet

Pop idol Michael Jackson dies aged 50

Michael Jackson will be yet another legendary figure who will go down in history immersed in controversy and mystery. His contribution and impact on the world of music is immense, unparalleled and unquestionable. He was an extraordinary talent who touched the hearts and minds of millions of fans worldwide.

Bulgarian ATM skimming gang arrested in Greece

Bulgarian ATM gang apprehended in a joint Greek-Bulgarian police operation. Similar operations in the past against Bulgarian skimmers have occurred in the United States and Australia.

New rules for European Union visas

Third-country nationals will benefit from more consistent and transparent application procedures, European Council says after approving new rules for Schengen visas on June 25 2009.

Foreign press ridicules Bulgaria's electoral process

Foreign press remark on corruption in Bulgaria and note the absurdity of alleged criminals running for high office.

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Savic Sentenced to 18 Years

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