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Serbia to mark Victory Day
BELGRADE - The marking of the Day of victory over Nazism in World War II started late Thursday with a ceremonial artillery salute fired from the Sava terrace of the Belgrade Fortress, the Serbian government said in a statement.
Victory Day, Europe Day marked
Victory Day, Europe Day marked
BELGRADE -- The marking of Day of Victory over Nazism in World War II started late on Thursday with a ceremonial artillery salute fired from the Belgrade Fortress.
Coalition leaders try to rally MPs for elections
PASOK leader Evangelos Venizelos is due to address his partys MPs on Friday in a bid to boost their morale a day after Prime Minister Antonis Samaras sought to drive his lawmakers on to the local and European Parliament elections later this month.
EU support for Euro-integration of entire Western Balkans
THESSALONIKI - Foreign ministers of the EU member states and the Western Balkan countries attending a ministerial conference in Thessaloniki Thursday expressed their support for European integration of the Western Balkan region and announced a EUR 1 billion pre-accession assistance by 2020.
Greek PM Samaras Proposes Constitutional Changes
Andonis Samaras, Greece's Prime Minister, has proposed that changes be introduced into the constitution envisaging direct presidential elections and a reduced number of MPs.
Samaras defends gov't record, attacks SYRIZA
Prime Minister Antonis Samaras on Thursday defended his conservative government's record while launching a vehement attack on leftist opposition SYRIZA.
Speaking to the parliamentary group of his New Democracy party, Samaras said the government had managed to put the Greek economy back on the road of recovery.
Heralding a new era
Prime Minister Antonis Samarass proposals, presented yesterday, for a constitutional review represent a radical response to demands from Greek citizens for a complete overhaul of the countrys political system.
PM outlines proposals for constitutional reform
Prime Minister Antonis Samaras on Wednesday presented his partys proposals for sweeping changes to the Greek Constitution, heralding reforms that would reduce the terms of state officials and increase the accountability of ministers as well as the transparency of political parties.
Top 8 Ways to Use Bulgaria and Romania in Your Election Campaign
Bulgaria and Romania are quite often paired up in European and regional powers' approach to the Balkans. They are said to be both wrapped in political, economic and social problems, but usually do not provoke a huge interest from EU politicians.
PASOK chief warns poor election result for Olive Tree could undermine coalition
The stability of the Greek government will be put at risk if the center-left Olive Tree (Elia) alliance does not perform well in the May 25 European Parliament elections, PASOK leader and Deputy Prime Minister Evangelos Venizelos said Tuesday.
Ukraine Link Suspected to Macedonia ‘Name’ Talks
The format of Tuesday's talks in New York on Macedonia's name, which Greece disputes, is the same as in late March.
UN mediator Nimetz will first meet Macedonia’s negotiator, Zoran Jolevski, and Greece’s Adamantios Vassilakis separately, and then at a joint discussion.
Two Migrants Die, Dozens Missing After Vessels Capsize Near Greece
Two migrants have drowned and dozens are reported missing after two vessels capsized in the Aegean Sea, Monday.
Some 65 migrants of different nationalities were trying to reach Greek coast from Turkey by sea. The two small ships have capsized near the Greek island of Samos, the Greek coast-guard announced Monday, cited by Bulgarian Telegraph Agency (BTA).
Centrists facing a quandary
By Alexis Papachelas
Parliament's budget office calls for more measured optimism
The budget office of the Greek Parliament has noted in a report that an optimistic outlook might contribute toward stabilizing the economy but that Greece's primary surplus targets should be revised downward as the road toward recovery is still a long one.
PM unveils plans to boost Greece’s tourism
By Stathis Kousounis
The number of foreign tourists in Greece could rise by 50 percent in the next decade, exceeding 30 million visitors per year, Prime Minister Antonis Samaras said during the annual general meeting of the Association of Hellenic Tourism Enterprises (SETE) at the Athens Concert Hall on Wednesday.