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Mosquito-borne diseases on upward trend in EU
Τhe European Center for Disease Control and Prevention (ECDC) has highlighted the danger posed by the increase in Europe of diseases transmitted by mosquitoes, as a result of climate change.
Danilovic through to Roland Garros fourth round
PARIS - Serbian tennis player Olga Danilovic is through to the fourth round at Roland Garros after coming from behind to defeat world number 40 Dona Vekic of Croatia 0-6, 7-5, 7-6 (10-8) in the third round on Friday afternoon.
This is the highest career achievement for Danilovic and her first-ever qualification for the fourth round of any Grand Slam tournament.
Djurovic: Frontex to also be deployed on Serbian borders that are not EU's outer borders
BELGRADE - Under a new agreement to be signed between the EU and Serbia, Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, will also be deployed on Serbia's borders with neighbouring Balkan states that are not the EU's outer borders, Asylum Protection Center Director Rados Djurovic said on Friday.
Eye-Opening Comparison: Sofia's Restaurant Costs vs. Europe's
A recent comparison by the Bulgarian daily "Telegraph" reveals that indulging in a coffee and a beer in Sofia's city center can leave a considerable dent in your wallet, surpassing the prices found in many European capitals.
Eurozone Bound: Bulgaria Nears Inflation Goal, Finance Ministry Confirms
The Bulgarian Ministry of Finance projects that Bulgaria will satisfy the inflation criterion by the year's end, as per the ministry's models. Deputy Minister of Finance Metodi Metodiev highlighted this during the "Introduction of the Euro - Risks and Challenges: The Experience of Croatia" conference.
EU Shock: Bulgaria Leads with 22% Wanting Bloc Exit
A recent study conducted by the Foundation for Political Innovation and the Ipsos Institute across 27 EU member states reveals that only 13 percent of citizens express a desire to leave the bloc. Notably, this sentiment spans even among voters of far-right parties.
Water quality is excellent at 95.8% of bathing sites in Greece
The quality of bathing water at 95.8% of bathing sites in Greece is of excellent quality, based on the latest figures released by the European Environmental Agency and the European Commission on the state of Europe's bathing waters in 2023, which were updated on Tuesday.
Bulgaria Nears Eurozone Entry: Law Adoption Expected by Summer's End
The Law on the introduction of the euro could be approved by the National Assembly before the summer concludes, according to acting Deputy Finance Minister Metodi Metodiev's projection today. Metodiev also stated that Sofia is expected to meet the inflation criteria required for Eurozone entry by the year's end, based on the department's models.
Police release images of cocaine haul
Police in Athens have released images of last week's seizure of almost 110 kilograms of cocaine that was hidden in a container containing a cargo of frozen squid in Piraeus port on a vessel from South America.
The vessel on which the container was loaded had embarked from Peru, with its shipping documents stating that it was destined for Croatia.
Police continue investigation into second cocaine haul
New information has emerged about the discovery of a second container of cocaine in a container in the port of Piraeus this week.
The second shipment, found on Thursday, comprises 100 kilograms of cocaine, which was hidden among frozen squid.
Max Launches in Bulgaria: Double the Content of HBO Max and More
Subscribers in Bulgaria now have access to Max, Warner Bros. Discovery's enhanced streaming service, which boasts a multi-genre library. Max offers double the content compared to the previous platform, including "Dune: Part Two." The service is available on leading devices and platforms.
The Odyssey of Balkan revisionism
The book "Balkan Odyssey" is a firsthand account by former British foreign secretary David Owen, who along with former US secretary of state Cyrus Vance (a familiar figure among Greeks from the discussions on the Macedonia name dispute) led the 1992 effort under the secretary-general of the United Nations to address the conflicts in the former Yugoslavia.
Bulgaria's Eurozone Ambitions by 2025: Addressing Inflation and Economic Alignment
Bulgaria's prospects for joining the euro in 2025 have been bolstered by a cooling annual inflation rate, which dropped to the eurozone average of 2.4% in April, marking its first dip below 3% since the summer of 2021, according to statements from the country's finance ministry to Euractiv Bulgaria.
Bulgaria Among Nine EU States Not Signing LGBTQ+ Rights Declaration
Bulgaria is one of the nine EU member states that did not sign a declaration supporting the advancement of LGBTQ+ rights in Europe. This was confirmed by David Jordens, spokesperson for the informal councils under Belgium's rotating presidency of the Council of the EU, in response to an inquiry by the publication Club Z.
More tourists eyeing Greece
Greece ranks fourth among the top destinations in the preferences of European travelers in a survey by the European Travel Commission, which examines the mood for tourism between May and October this year.