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Bulgarians will Spend up to 24% of their Monthly Income for Christmas Gifts

Bulgarian households will spend up to 24% of the monthly income for Christmas gifts. This is the study of the Christmas Barometer 2017 by Feratum Group. By this indicator, Bulgaria is ranked fifth among the countries participating in the survey, which are 20.

Romanians Turn Palace Into Shrine Before Royal Funeral

Romanians are preparing for days of mourning ahead of funeral on Saturday December 16 of the country's last king Michael I, who died last Wednesday in his modest residence in Switzerland, at the age of 96.

France recalls baby food sold in Greece too

France has banned the sale and ordered a recall of several baby formula milk and baby food products made by French dairy giant Lactalis after the discovery of salmonella bacteria, consumer protection agency DGCCRF said in a statement on Sunday.

Brnabic: No progress towards EU without regional stability

SOFIA - Full EU membership is Serbia's foreign policy priority and open dialogue is the best framework for solving all open issues - no country will be able to make progress towards the EU without stability in the region, Serbian PM Ana Brnabic said at a meeting with Bulgarian counterpart Boyko Borisov on Thursday.

Greece, Romania, Bulgaria support Serbia's EU bid

Greece, Bulgaria and Romania said on Saturday they support Serbia's accession to the European Union, as it would foster stability in the Balkans.

The statement was made during a meeting in Belgrade between the leaders of the three countries and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic to discuss trade, energy and transportation links.

Boyko Borisov in Belgrade: The EU has Wise and Secure Balkans

"Brussels has wise, predictable, safe Balkans that does not generate problems but wants to observe all the rules that European democracy imposes," Prime Minister Boyko Borissov said after a working meeting between the leaders of Serbia, Greece, Romania and Bulgaria in Belgrade, reprted bTV.

Prime Minister Boyko Borisov Goes on an Official Visit to Serbia

Prime Minister Boyko Borisov goes on an official visit to Serbia, where he will take part in a four-party meeting of the Heads of State and Government of Serbia, Romania, Greece and Bulgaria, reported BGNES.

Talks Between Western Balkan Leaders in Serbia Continue

After yesterday's Western Balkan leaders summit in Sofia, today, talks on common goals and development of the region continue in Belgrade.

The leaders of Greece, Bulgaria, Romania and Serbia will meet to discuss economic cooperation, regional stability and European integration.

Illegal Cigarette Factory with Workers from Bulgaria and Ukraine was Discovered in Spain

In a joint operation of the Spanish Civil Guard and Europol, 18 people were arrested by a criminal group operating an illegal cigarette factory in the Spanish city of Granada, TASS reported.

The authorities of Bulgaria, Greece, Moldova, Romania and Ukraine have been cooperating to carry out the operation, according to a release from Wednesday by the European Police Service.

Bulgaria's GDP has Increased nearly Twice in 20 years

Bulgaria's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has increased nearly twice, and exports have grown sixfold over the last 20 years, said Deputy Minister of Economy Alexander Manolev during the ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Bulgarian Economic Forum, reports mediapool. 

Slovenia's Javorca Church receives European Heritage Label

The Memorial Church of the Holy Spirit atop the 571-metre Javorca hill in the north-west is Slovenia's second item on the list after the clandestine WWII hospital museum Franja won the label in 2015.

Serbia and Romania ink defense cooperation agreement

Serbian Defense Minister Aleksandar Vulin and Romania's Minister of National Defense Mihai Fifor on Monday signed an agreement on defense cooperation.

Speaking during their meeting in Belgrade, Vulin said that relations between the two countries were "at a high level," and highlighted Romania's support for the territorial integrity of Serbia.

Romanian Ex-King Michael Dies Aged 96

Romania's former king, Michael I, passed away on Tuesday aged 96 at his residence in Versoix, near Geneva in Switzerland, following a battle with cancer, the royal family announced.

Michael, 94, a cousin of Britain's Queen Elizabeth and the last surviving head of state from World War II, retired from public life in spring 2016.

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