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NATO says implementing 'biggest' defence boost since Cold War
NATO head Jens Stoltenberg said June 17 the alliance was implementing its biggest defence reinforcement since the Cold War, as the region grapples with terrorism and an increasingly assertive Russia.
Pentagon Proposes to Store Heavy Weapons in Baltics, Eastern Europe
The Pentagon is proposing to deploy heavy military equipment enough for 5,000 American military in several Baltic and Eastern European states, the New York Times has reported.
According to US and allied officials of the newspaper, the plan is "a significant move to deter possible Russian aggression in Europe," the newspaper said on Saturday.
Romanian troops participate in multinational drill European Air Transport Training, in Portugal
A detachment of the Romanian Air Forces, made of 22 soldiers, pilots, technical and engineering staff and specialists in planning, with a transport aircraft C-27J Spartan belonging to the 90th Airlift Base will participate, between June 15 to 26, in the multinational exercise "European Air Transport Training 15", in Portugal, under the coordination of EDA (European Defence Agency) and the EATC
Bulgaria's Ruse Hosts Sand Festival Dedicated to Cinema
The Bulgarian city of Ruse hosts an international sand sculpture festival dedicated to cinema between June 9 and 20.
A total of 613 tonnes of sand will be crafted into ten sculptures, each measuring two metres in height, daily Dnevnik reports.
Bulgaria's GDP Growth Surpassed EU Average in First Quarter of 2015
According to the second estimate of Eurostat, which was released on Tuesday, Bulgaria's GDP growth surpassed the EU average in the first quarter of 2015.
The country's GDP in the first quarter of 2015 increased by 0.9 % compared to the previous quarter, while there was a 2 % growth compared to the same quarter in 2014.
MAE: Secretary of state George Ciamba meets Lithuanian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Neris Germanas
Secretary of state for European affairs, George Ciamba, on Tuesday discussed with the Lithuanian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Neris Germanas, currently paying a visit to Bucharest, on matters of a common interest at the level of the European Union, topical issues on the international agenda and also on aspects regarding the current stage of bilateral relations between Romania and Lithuan
Greece in recession – Annualized GDP drops by 0.2% in Q1
It’s official, Greece remains in recession for yet another quarter, shrinking by 0.2 percent in the first three months of 2015.
However, as the SYRIZA government entered its fourth month of negotiations with international creditors in a desperate bid to resume funding, the rest of the Eurozone and EU-28 grew by 0.4 percent.
Eurostat: GDP rose by 0.4%, but Greece in recession
Eurostat released its data for the GDP as part of the second estimate for the first quarter of 2015. Seasonally adjusted GDP rose by 0.4% in both the euro area and the EU28 during the first quarter compared to the previous quarter. In the fourth quarter of 2014, GDP also grew by 0.4% in both areas.
Turkey Defeats Bulgaria 4:0 Ahead of Vital Euro 2016 Qualifier
The Bulgarian men's national football team suffered a heavy defeat in a friendly game against Turkey, which was played in Istanbul on Monday.
The Bulgarians lost 0:4 several days before the vital UEFA Euro 2016 qualifier against Malta, which will be played in Ta' Qali on Friday.
Bulgarians Often Become Victims of Labor Exploitation Abroad - EU-wide Study
Bulgarians often become victims of labor exploitation abroad, according to a report of the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA).
FRA's new report is the first of its kind to comprehensively explore all criminal forms of labor exploitation in the EU affecting workers moving within or into the EU.