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Conservative Opposition Declares Victory in Croatia's General Elections
The opposition conservative party, Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ), claimed victory in the parliamentary elections, which were held in the country on Sunday.
However HDZ will face challenges in forming a government as partial results show that the party is set to win about 60 seats, while the ruling alliance led by the Social Democrats is expected to have 50 MPs.
Croatia's Ruling Left-Wing Coalition Tied with Conservative Opposition in General Election - Exit Poll
Croatia's ruling center-left coalition led by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has come neck-and-neck with analliance led by conservative Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) after polls closed in Sunday's parliamentary elections, Hina news agency reported.
Rightist Coalition Ahead in Croatia Election
According to ballots cast and counted at 31 per cent of polling stations in the country, the opposition centre-right coalition led by the Croatian Democratic Union, HDZ, is ahead of the governing centre-left coalition the Social Democratic Party, SDP, in Sunday's general election.
Croatian Voters Cast Ballots For New Government
Polling stations opened at 7am on Sunday in Croatia, where more than 3.7 million voters have the opportunity to cast votes in parliamentary elections.
Who they will choose is hard to call after a closely fought campaign between the governing centre-left coalition and its centre-right opponents.
Spiegel: Germany spies on Greek embassy in Berlin
German intelligence service spied systematically government agencies and diplomatic missions of friendly countries, including the Greek embassy in Berlin, according to an article published today by Der Spiegel.
Newcomer Set For Key Role After Croatian Election
The latest polls in Croatia suggest that a political newcomer, the Bridge of Independent Lists, MOST, could become the third political force in the country after the next election and so play a role in forming the next government.
Bulgaria Climbs 12 Positions to 66th Place in FIFA World Ranking
The Bulgarian men's national football team climbed 12 positions to 66th place in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, which was released on Thursday.
At present, Bulgaria has 497 points and occupies the place between the teams of Panama and the United Arab Emirates.
Serbian, Croatian Hooligans Clash in Athens
Football hooligans from Greece, Serbia and Croatia have wrought havoc in Athens ahead of Wednesday's UEFA match.
With the UEFA Champions League match between Olympiakos, Greece, and Dinamo, Croatia, scheduled for Wednesday, militant football fans have already started conflicts.
Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov Proceeds to 1/8 Finals in Paris After Defeating Cilic
The best Bulgarian male tennis player Grigor Dimitrov proceeded to the 1/8 finals of the BNP Paribas Masters, which is taking place in Paris between November 2 and 8.
Dimitrov defeated Marin Cilic from Croatia with 7:6 (3), 7:6 (2) in a match from the second round of the tournament, which was played on Wednesday.
Merkel warns of Balkans fighting amid migrant influx
German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned that fighting could break out in the Balkans, along the main route of migrants trying to reach Europe, if Germany closed its border with Austria, in remarks published Nov. 3.
Merkel: Danger of war in Balkans if borders are closed
Merkel: Danger of war in Balkans if borders are closed
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has warned of "the danger of armed conflicts in the Balkans" in the event Germany closes its border with Austria.
There are already tensions in the Western Balkan countries, said Merkel, and added she "did not want military conflicts to occur there."
Merkel Warns Closing Borders Could Cause 'Military Conflict'
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said that a move by her country to close the border with Austria might cause "military confrontation".
Germany will help all people fleeing war and persecution, but considers it just as send back people "who have come for economic reasons and do not need protection," Der Spiegel quotes her as saying.
Refugees Start Entering Croatia from Bosnia
Some refugees from the Middle East have started to enter Croatia from neighbouring Bosnia and Herzegovina, opening up a potential new route towards Germany and northwest Europe.
Bulgaria Sinks in 2015 Prosperity Index's Personal Freedom Ranking
Bulgaria has ranked worse in the 2015 Legatum Prosperity Index than did last year, losing three spots.
The Prosperity Index uses "both income and wellbeing" indicators to measure prosperity, focusing on criteria as diverse as social capital, personal freedom, safety and security, health, education, governance, and entrepreneurship, apart from economy statistics.
Croatian Politicians Use Child Pics as Vote-Winners
Despite pleas from the state ombudsman for children's rights, politicians campaigning for this weekend's parliamentary elections have been seeking to endear themselves to the public by posing for photographs with children.