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A sincere encounter between Brnabić and Von der Leyen at the congress in Bucharest
The two greeted each other cordially when they met.
Brnabi is attending this year\'s EPP Congress, which this year is being held in Bucharest on Wednesday and Thursday.
The Congress gathers more than 2,000 delegates from more than 40 countries.
Brnabic, von der Leyen meet in Bucharest
BUCHAREST - Serbian PM Ana Brnabic had a cordial encounter with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Bucharest on Wednesday before a European People's Party (EPP) annual congress in the Romanian capital.
The congress will bring together more than 2,000 delegates from over 40 countries.
Brnabic will meet with Romanian President Klaus Iohannis in the evening.
EP President Metsola Vows Support for Romania's Schengen Accession
European Parliament (EP) President Roberta Metsola affirmed her commitment to Romania's accession to the Schengen area during her visit to Bucharest for the European People's Party (EPP) congress. Metsola emphasized that the Schengen area cannot be considered complete until Romania becomes a part of it.
Greek PM to meet with Zelenskyy in Odesa, say sources
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis plans to meet with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Black Sea port of Odesa on Wednesday, Kathimerini reports, citing sources.
This previously unannounced meeting is planned to occur before Mitsotakis' trip to Romania for the two-day conference of the European People's Party (EEP) in Bucharest.
Romanian PM Marcel Ciolacu: Schengen Accession by Land Guaranteed in 2024
Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu has announced that Romania is set to become a part of the Schengen area through its land borders by the end of this year. This declaration comes as Austrian Interior Minister Gerhard Karner refrained from providing a specific timeframe for overcoming the veto on Romania and Bulgaria's entry into Schengen through land routes.
Crimea in flames; Fierce attack on Russians, "Sergei Kotov" sunk, Su-24 downed VIDEO
As reported by Kyiv Independent, fierce attacks on Crimea, where the Russian Black Sea Fleet is stationed, were carried out during the night, and that report was accompanied by information about several explosions that reverberated on that occupied peninsula.
EU Allocates 85 Million Euros to Bulgaria and Romania for Enhanced Border Management
In a bid to bolster border management and migration control, the European Commission (EC) has announced its decision to allocate 85 million euros to Bulgaria and Romania.
Remembering the Tragedy: 47 Years Since Bulgaria's Deadliest Earthquake
Today, Bulgarians mark the anniversary of the nation's deadliest earthquake, the haunting memories of the catastrophic event that struck 47 years ago resurface, serving as a somber reminder of the profound impact natural disasters can have on communities.
Moscow On Bulgaria's National Holiday: Relations Have Been Reduced To Zero, You Are Ruled By Russophobes!
"Russian-Bulgarian relations are practically reduced to zero. The current government is carrying out an outright Russophobic policy, destroying the foundation of our bilateral cooperation."
PES President Backs Bulgaria's Full Schengen Membership
Nicolas Schmit, the newly-elected president of the Party of European Socialists (PES), has voiced his support for Bulgaria's full accession to the Schengen Area. Speaking at a press briefing following his election at a PES congress held in Rome, Schmit emphasized the importance of Bulgaria's integration into the Schengen Zone.
Turkish border controls tightened ahead of Bulgaria’s partial Schengen entry
Turkish borders crossing into Europe have witnessed tightened controls on vehicles entering and exiting, causing long lines and wait times, ahead of Bulgaria and Romania's partial inclusion into the Schengen zone from March 31.
European crime ring behind 60 killings is dismantled, police say
International cooperation triggered by a spate of gangland murders in Greece has helped to dismantle a crime ring accused of more than 60 killings across Europe over the past decade, police said on Friday.
Which Countries Celebrate Barta Marta?
The tradition of exchanging amulets in white and red for health dates back thousands of years and is popular in several neighboring to Bulgaria countries. In all countries with this tradition, the arrival of spring is celebrated, and wishes for health, luck, and fertility are exchanged.
Bulgaria's Colorful Tradition: Unraveling the Mysteries of Baba Marta and the Martenitsa
On March 1, Bulgarians celebrate Baba Marta - one of the most beloved Bulgarian traditions, preserved to this day. We associate the holiday with the symbolic beginning of spring and the renewal of nature. On this day, everyone presents their loved ones with martenitsi - special ornaments made of white and red yarn. They are a symbol of health, luck and strength during the year.
Earthquake Strikes Vranca Region
The Vranca region of Romania experienced a seismic event today as an earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale shook the area. According to reports from the National Institute of Geophysics, the earthquake had a depth of 146 kilometers.