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Romanians Continued Protests Against Corruption
Hundreds of Romanians went yesterday to a new protest in the capital Bucharest, Darik radio reported, citing AP.
Bulgaria, Austria, Romania EU's enlargement trio
BRUSSELS - Bulgaria, Austria and Romania will be taking over the rotating presidency of the Council of the EU in succession over the next 18 months and Brussels believes this will be an opportunity for "neighbours" to help to accelerate the EU integration of the Western Balkans.
78% of Bulgarians Breathe Polluted Air
In Bulgaria 78% of people are exposed to dirty air, while their average share in the EU is 19%. This is what the data showed from the last annual report on the air conditions in Bulgaria of the Executive Environmental Agency (EEA) and from European comparisons of this indicator made by the European Environment Agency to the European Commission, quoted by "Dnevnik" .
Bulgarian PM: EU integration of the Western Balkans Would be Among the Priorities of the Bulgarian Presidency of the EU
Bulgaria, Austria and Romania will be taking over the rotating presidency of the Council of the EU in succession over the next 18 months and Brussels believes this will be an opportunity for "neighbours" to help to accelerate the EU integration of the Western Balkans.
Opposition figure "won't let Vucic end up like Ceausescu"
Sasa Jankovic, Serbia's former ombudsman, now leader of the Movement of Free Citizens (PSG), said this in an exclusive interview for the weekly Nedeljnik.
According to him, "every newspaper article, interview or tweet about it" draws attention from "the effects on the society produced by the authorities of Aleksandar Vucic and those who participate in them."
"Cannons fell silent, but there's still danger in Balkans"
For that reason, it is important to preserve peace and stability, he said during a meeting in Belgrade on Friday with a delegation of the the youth organization of the European People's Party (EPP).
Romania Activists Plan Protests on National Day
Romanian activists braced on Friday for renewed anti-corruption protests, as authorities readied to mark the country's national day with military parades in several cities.
Eurostat: Bulgarians use the Cheapest Electricity in the EU
Electricity prices in the first half of 2017 were the lowest in Bulgaria across the European Union, according to a Eurostat analysis quoted by BBC.
Romanian Pilgrims Gather at Cave to Honour Saint
Thousands of Christian Orthodox pilgrims from Romania, Bulgaria, and Ukraine were expected to gather on Thursday in a village in southeastern Romania to hear a mass dedicated to the Apostle St Andrew, Romania's patron saint.
Number of the Trips of Bulgarian Residents Abroad was 439.0 Thousand
In October 2017, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 439.0 thousand or by 8.7% above the registered in October 2016. This was announced by the National Statistical Institute (NSI).
The US Criticized Romania's Justice Reforms
The United States has issued a harsh warning to Romania over plans to weaken the role of an anti-corruption agency that has sparked an angry reaction by civil society, FOCUS News Agency reported.
Thousands Participated in an Anti-government Demonstration in Bucharest
Thousands of Romanians protested last night against the left-wing government, accusing it of weakening the fight against corruption, the France press reported.
Romanian Banca Transilvania agrees deal to buy Greek Eurobank's Bancpost
Banca Transilvania, Romania's second-largest bank said on Friday it has reached an agreement with Greece's Eurobank to buy its Romanian subsidiary Bancpost and will sign the contract later in the day.
The deal, which will be subject to regulatory approval, will also give Banca Transilvania stakes in ERB Retail Services and ERB Leasing, part of the Romanaian group.
Balkan Countries Downplay Worry About Radioactive Cloud
Several Balkan countries reported nuclear pollution in their atmosphere during September and October, due to an allegedly unreported incident traced to the Southern Urals, but experts have reassured worried people that the levels of nuclear pollution are not dangerous.
Romanian Government Survives Censure Motion
A censure motion against Romania's cabinet led by Mihai Tudose failed on Thursday as opposition lacked enough votes and the governing coalition did not vote, reports seenews.com.