International relations
Obama’s foreign policy and the Greek debt crisis
President Barack Obama's critical role in helping Greece stay in the eurozone follows in the post-WWII tradition of American engagement in the European project for geopolitical reasons, even though it was initially driven by financial concerns, argues Katerina Sokou, ELIAMEP and Atlantic Council non-resident research fellow in a research paper just published.
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Sofia Airport Unveils Automated Boarding Pass Checks for Seamless Travel Experience
Travelers passing through Terminal 2 of Sofia Airport can now enjoy a smoother journey with the introduction of electronic self-scanning counters for boarding passes. Set to officially launch on March 6, this innovative system aims to streamline the passenger experience, reducing wait times and enhancing efficiency during the security check process.
Türkiye urges top UN court to 'hold Israel accountable for violations'
Türkiye has made a plea to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to hold Israel accountable for what it deems as violations of human rights and international law in the occupied Palestinian territories.
Plovdiv Initiates Free Public Transport Cards for Children Aged 7 to 14
Starting this morning, the city of Plovdiv commenced the distribution of free travel cards for public transport to students aged 7 to 14.
There were no reports of overcrowding at the service desks, where parents could obtain the new travel documents for their children.
Even wars have rules
How can human rights be safeguarded in the midst of war? Dr Photini Pazartzis, the Constantine G. Karamanlis Chair in Hellenic and European Studies at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, and former vice chair of the UN Human Rights Committee ICCPR, emphasizes that international law establishes clear rules in cases of armed conflicts.
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The entry of Finland and Sweden into NATO is a mistake; Serbia should...
According to Professor Grtner, Finland is now changing its position as a neutral country and buffer zone to a NATO country.
On the other hand, as he adds, Serbia and Moldova have a self-proclaimed neutrality based on decisions at the state level, and that neutrality can be changed more easily and quickly.
€86.4 mln given to flood victims, so far
Victims of the September floods which mostly hit the region of Thessaly have received €86.4 million in aid thus far, the Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Ministry announced Tuesday.
The sum includes €4.24 million disbursed Tuesday, the ministry added.
There are 22,458 aid recipients, individuals and businesses alike.
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Exports climb to $22 billion in May
Türkiye's exports rose 14.4 percent from a year ago to $21.7 billion in May, after plunging 17 percent annually in the previous month, data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) have shown.
Imports, which declined nearly 5 percent in April, increased by 15.5 percent last month to stand at $34.2 billion.
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UN nuclear chief says situation 'serious' at Ukraine plant
UN nuclear chief Rafael Grossi on Thursday said the situation at the Moscow-occupied Zaporizhzhia atomic power plant in Ukraine was "serious" but being stabilised as Kiev reported progress in its counteroffensive.
Recognition of Turkish Cyprus only way for negotiations: Erdoğan
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has reiterated that the only way for the resumption of talks for resolving the decades-old Cyprus problem is the recognition of Turkish Cyprus as an independent entity with international status.