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Bulgarian Media 'Partly Free' - Freedom House Report
Media outlets in Bulgaria are partly free along with most countries in Southern and Southeast Europe, the 2016 Freedom of the Press report shows.
Likhachov: We need to show special approach to Serbia
BELGRADE - Vassily Likhachov, a member of Russia's Central Election Commission (CEC) who led a CEC observation delegation at Sunday's early parliamentary election in Serbia has said that Russia should adopt a special position regarding Serbia as the West were trying to keep the country far away from Russia.
Bulgaria, Romania 'Not Closing In on Rest of EU'
Bulgaria's environment has deteriorated in terms of democracy and governance over the past year, lagging behind Romania and remaining last in the EU, an annual index comparing EU members and accession countries shows.
Balkan Press Liberty Declining, Freedom House Says
A new report by the US-based watchdog Freedom House, published on Wednesday, raises fresh concerns about the state of the media in the Balkans.
The report says media freedom is declining in the Balkans generally, where the press is described as only as "Partly Free", while media in Macedonia are described as "Not Free".
"America's goal is to separate Serbia from Russia"
The head of Russian Central Electoral Commission's delegation in Serbian elections says it is important for his country "to take a special approach to Serbia."
Bulgaria to Hold Last Event as SEE Cooperation Chair on June 01
Bulgaria's last event as head of the Southeastern European Cooperation Process has been scheduled for June 01, the Presidency has said.
The host, President Rosen Plevneliev, will prepared an Anniversary declaration that will mark 20 years since the forum was established as an in instrument of regional dialogue.
Montenegro MPs to Grill Anti-Corruption Chief
A parliamentary committee has demanded a hearing with the head of the Anti-Corruption Agency, Sreten Radonjic, on Wednesday, following claims by the opposition and human rights watchdogs that corruption remains pervasive in the public administration and the courts.
Ça?la Büyükakçay wins historic WTA title in Istanbul on home soil
Turkish tennis player Ca?la Büyükakçay became the first Turkish player to win a WTA tournament following a victory over Montenegro's Danka Kovinic in the final of the TEB BNP Paribas Istanbul Cup International Women's tournament on April 24.
Büyükakçay, 26, defeated 21-year-old Kovinic 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 at Garanti Koza Arena in Istanbul.
New Media Ethics Code Welcomed in Montenegro
Journalists in Montenegro have agreed on a revised Code of Ethics, which could help the country's media - sharply divided between anti- and pro-government outlets, raise their standards.
Serbia Goes to Polls in Series of Elections
Voters in Serbia on Sunday choose new national and provincial parliaments as well as the largest number of local asemblies.
In the parliamentary elections, 20 political lists with a total of 3,270 candidates will be competing for 250 seats.
Some 15 election lists are taking part in the race for 120 seats in the assembly of the autonomous northern province of Vojvodina.
Former imam from Montenegro dies in IS ranks in Syria
A former Muslim cleric from Bar, a coastal town in Montenegro, is the fifth citizen of this country who died fighting in the ranks of Islamic State.
The death of Adem Mustafic has been confirmed, the Beta agency reported on Friday.
Montenegro Turns Naval Base into Luxury Resort
Azmont Investments, a Montenegrin-based subsidiary of the Azerbaijan energy company SOCAR, will hold a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday for the start of work on a five-star hotel in the Bay of Kotor, part of the One&Only resort chain.
Montenegro Extradites Yugoslav Army Officer to Croatia
Montenegro has extradited former Yugoslav People’s Army officer Pavle Pantic to Croatia to stand trial for the shelling of the coastal city of Split during the war in 1991.
Montenegro Opposition Parties Accused of Betrayal
Montenegro's main opposition alliance, composed mostly of pro-Serbian parties, said it will launch round-the-clock protests against the new interim government, which is going to be formed next week by the ruling coalition under Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic and four opposition parties - DEMOS, civic movement URA, Socialdemocratic party and Socialist People's Party.
Media Freedom Report Singles out Bulgaria, Macedonia
Reporters Without Borders, which advocates for media freedom and protection of journalists' rights around the world, on Wednesday released its 2016 World Press Freedom Index.
It ranks press freedom in 180 countries using the following criteria - pluralism, media independence, media environment and self-censorship, legislative environment, transparency, infrastructures and abuses.