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The Government's Airbus Flew to Sri Lanka With 32 Migrants on Board
The Bulgarian government's Airbus A319 travelled to Colombo, Sri Lanka carrying 32 migrants who did not have right of residence in any country of the European Union. From the European agency Frontex for border and coast security explained that for the operation which was coordinated by Bulgaria were paid almost 75 thousand euros.
Turkish aid agency TİKA sends Ramadan aid to Romania
The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) stepped up its food aid to needy Turks, Tatars and Romanian Muslims over the weekend, state-run Anadolu Agency reported on June 18.
Five hundred packages of Ramadan food were distributed to low-income families in small towns and villages in the Dobruja region of the country.
Panic Over 'Blue Whale' Game Spreads to Kosovo
Kosovo authorities are joining the concerns expressed over a myserious online game, which originates from Russia, called "Blue Whale", which reportedly pushes teenagers to commit suicide.
On Thursday, police urged citizens to take extra care while adding that no actual victims of this allegedly "suicidal" game have been reported in the country.
Victims of Human Trafficking in Bulgaria Increase Nearly 3 Times vs 2015
The number of victims of human trafficking in Bulgaria for the purpose of labour or sexual exploitation is increasing. Alone in 2016, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) helped to nearly 90 people, while the number in 2015 was around 35, IOM local manager Radoslav Stamenkov said, quoted by FOCUS Radio - Veliko Tarnovo.
Romania Ordered to Pay Damages to Battered Wife
The European Court of Human Rights on Tuesday ruled that Romania was not committed to countering domestic violence, after judging in favour of a Romanian woman who had sued her own state for acquitting her former husband.
Migrant Smuggling Network Dismantled Near Dunav Bridge Checkpoint
A network for smuggling of migrants from Bulgaria to Romania through Dunav Bridge border checkpoint with the participation of a Bulgarian Police Officer was dismantled in a successful operation of the Bulgarian competent authorities, BNR reported.
Officers of Romaina'a Anticorruption Directorate also took part at the operation.