News archive of April 2018
Istanbul police detain two over artifact smuggling
Police in Istanbul have detained "at least two people" during an operation against smugglers of historical artifacts, according to a police source on April 30.
Horses Can Read and Remember People's Emotions
Researchers from the University of Sussex and the University of Portsmouth discovered that horses can read, remember and react to human expressions.
Varna Bridge "Rhodope" is in a Poor Condition
The condition of the Rhodope Bridge, connecting Varna with the island area, is very bad. The potholes are huge and the metal rails have corroded, correspondent of BGNES in Varna reported.
Serbs in Montenegro Mourn NATO Bombing of Village
Serb organisations in Montenegro, which joined NATO last year, are marking the 19th anniversary of the Western alliance’s bombing of the village of Murino, which killed six people including children.
Eight Romanians Wounded in Afghan Suicide Attack
A suicide bomber targeting a Romanian NATO patrol in a village in Daman province, in southern Afghanistan, killed 11 children and wounded scores of others, including eight Romanian soldiers.
Dacic to visit India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka
Dacic will be meeting with top officials of the three countries, a statement said.
Strengthening overall bilateral relations with these traditionally friendly countries, as well as agreements on modalities for improving cooperation in all areas of mutual interest will be on the agenda of the expected meetings.
Turkish Central Bank raises 2018 inflation forecast ahead of snap polls
The Central Bank on April 30 raised Turkey's year-end inflation forecast from 7.9 percent to 8.4 percent under a tight monetary policy stance, which focused on bringing down inflation. The forecast announcement comes some 50 days before the June 24 snap elections.
Life-saving firefighter in Istanbul succumbs to injuries
A firefighter who saved four people from a hotel fire in Istanbul's Fatih district on April 27 has died at hospital after sustaining injuries during the blaze.
If Croats want diplomatic war, they'll have it - Serbian FM
Dacic also stressed that Belgrade will respond in kind if Zagreb decides to withdraw its ambassador.
Eight Romanian military wounded in Afghanistan in trap-vehicle explosion
Eight military with the 30th Battalion "Carpathian Vultures" Force Protection with Campulung Muscel were wounded on Monday morning in Afghanistan, during a mission in their responsibility area, as they were the target of a trap-vehicle (VBIED), the National Defence Ministry (MApN) informs in a release.AGERPRES