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The Financial Times: A perfect recipe for the war in Balkans
Commenting on the infamous "non-paper", the one that allegedly originated from the Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa, the FT states that mere defending the inviolability of borders in the Western Balkans is far from sufficient when it comes to the West's policy towards that region.
President of North Macedonia Meets with Bulgarian MEP, Rapporteur for NM in EP
President of the Republic of North Macedonia Stevo Pendarovski is on a two-day visit to Brussels, where he is holding a series of working meetings, including with the EP's standing rapporteur for the country, Ilhan Kyuchyuk (Renew Europe Group, Bulgaria).
How to travel to Greece after May 14?
It has been announced together with the expected opening of border crossings with Northern Macedonia, the recognition of antigen tests for children older than 10, as well as the introduction of so-called "fast line" checkpoints for vaccinated citizens.
Tests at the Greek Border
Still, it is not so easy to enter Greece. "This morning, we arrived first at the border crossing, around 6 in the morning," it was reported by TV Prva.
How Do Foreigners Buy Real Estate in Serbia?
Housing loans are approved even to non-residents, but with slightly higher interest rates than to Serbian citizens.
Albania’s Pre-Election Quarantine Order Slated as Voting Trick
The Kakavija crossing point on the border between Albania and Greece on 20 February 2021. Photo: LSA
Ancient artifacts throw light on history in northwestern Turkey
Artifacts from the ancient civilizations of Thrace, Persia, Macedonia, Rome and Byzantium, unearthed in northwestern Turkey, are a must-see for museumgoers in the area.
The findings are presented in three of Turkey's provinces in the Thrace region, namely Edirne, Kırklareli and Tekirdağ, all of which have hosted human civilization since ancient times.
Bulgaria’s Post-Election Uncertainty Leaves North Macedonia Hanging
Confusion about what government will emerge in Bulgaria after recent elections had dimmed North Macedonia's hopes of a speedy resolution to their differences - and of a reopened path to the EU.
North Macedonia Opposition Chief ‘Threatened’ After Revealing Passport Scam
The head of the main opposition VMRO DPMNE party in North Macedonia, Hristijan Mickoski, told Alfa TV on Thursday that since his party revealed a passport forgery scam involving the police, he and his loved ones had received grave threats.
"Roupel 1941. Battle for Greece's defence" micro-exhibition, at National Museum of Romanian History
The micro-exhibition "Roupel 1941. The battle for Greece's defence", organized on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Marita Operation, will be open, as of Friday, April 9, until Saturday, May 9, at the National Museum of Romanian History (MNIR). "Roupel 1941.
Pandemics determined fate of ancient wars, says professor
Pandemics throughout history have determined the fate of some wars, one of which was the Trojan War, an archaeology academic has said.
Lost city of Alexander the Great is found in Iraq using US spy footage of the area captured in the 1960s!
Researchers believe Qalatga Darband -roughly translated “castle of the mountain pass”- is on the route Alexander the Great took to attack Darius III in 331 BC
Bloomberg – Thousands came to Serbia to get a free vaccine
The president of the Serbian Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Marko Cadez talked to Bloomberg about vaccination weekend and some 8,500 doses of vaccines donated to business people from the region.
Greece opens to tourists from Serbia
Greek minister of Tourism, Harris Theocharis announced today that Greece is planning a trial opening of the season in April for citizens of selected countries with a high vaccination rate, including Serbia.
North Macedonia Comes out with Protest Note in Response to Bulgarian MEP Outburst
The Macedonain Foreign Affairs Ministry and the VMRO-DPMNE party issued a protest to Bulgaria after the latest nationalist outburst from Bulgarian member of the European Parliament Angel Dzhambazki. Dzhambazki, who is part of the VMRO-BND party which is in Prime Minister Borisov's coalition, threatened Macedonia with a "dreadful end" if it "continues to reject its Bulgarian character".