News archive of October 2023

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday after meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen a Serbia-Bulgaria gas interconnector - under construction with substantial support from the EU - would be opened by end-November.

Pakistan has issued a significant ultimatum, setting November 1, 2023, as the deadline for all undocumented foreigners living in the country to leave or face forced expulsion. This announcement has sent shockwaves through the community of more than 4 million Afghan migrants and refugees residing in Pakistan.

Two people suffered minor injuries when metal shelves loaded with case files collapsed in the registry of the Athens First Instance Prosecutor's Office, the association representing court clerks in the capital has said.

Other employees and members of the public had to free the two people - a court clerk and transport company employee- from beneath the pile of shelves and files.

"Here we have gathered only our people. Are we going to help Martin, Ceno, mark them on the preference list, so that there are our people from the village? Does anyone have any preferences?"

Slovenia has the highest rate of deaths

Cyprus on Tuesday said it was in talks with parties in the Middle East and the European Union over its suggestion to establish a humanitarian aid corridor from the island to Gaza.

Nicosia is pursuing the option as fighting rages for a fourth week between Israel and Hamas, deepening a humanitarian crisis in the enclave.

In a recent development, the Minister of e-Government in Bulgaria, Aleksandar Yolovski, has been provided with security by a prosecutor's decree. The move comes after evidence was gathered indicating threats against the minister, reportedly linked to the awarding of public contracts.

BELGRADE - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in Belgrade on Tuesday she had had an excellent discussion with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and that her first message had been that enlargement was on top of the EU agenda and that Serbia was one of the most advanced countries on the path to EU membership.

Europe's underground gas storage facilities are poised for the upcoming heating season with more than 99% of their capacity filled, marking a significant milestone in the region's efforts to reduce energy dependence on Russia.

Vucic first thanked Ursula von der Leyen for the visit and said that "we have had very good talks so far, and we will continue talking throughout the day".
He referred to the fact that the EU is Serbia's biggest partner, and that Serbia is one of the biggest exporters in the EU.
"We heard encouraging words of President Von der Leyen today," announced Vui.