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Orthodox Losing Race With Other Christians - Pew Center
The number of Orthodox Christians in the world has almost doubled since 1910 - but their share of the world Christian population has almost halved over the same period, according to a major report by the Pew Research Center, "Orthodox Christianity in the 21st century".
In 1910, there were about 125 million Orthodox Christians in the world, while today there are 260 million.
Bulgaria's GDP Growth Accelerates to 3.9% in Q3 2017
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the third quarter of 2017 increased by 0.6% in the EU-28 compared to the previous quarter by seasonally adjusted data. For the same period, GDP in Bulgaria increased by 0.9%.
Enormous Scandal and Protests in Romania
Corruption scandal over public procurement for 21 million euros shook Romania's top levels of power, reports vesti.
He is also accused of ruling Social Democrat leader Liviu Dragnea. At the same time, thousands have once again stormed the streets of Bucharest and other big cities with demands for social justice and preservation of the anti-corruption model in the country.
Balkan EU States Move Towards Common European Defence
The defence and foreign ministers of Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece and Romania on Monday signed a joint notification of intent to join the EU Permanent Structured Cooperation, PESCO, which was set up to enable closer military cooperation and integration between EU member states.
Counterfeit Banknotes Worth EUR 28 Million were Seized in Italy
Italian police said they had seized over 900,000 counterfeit banknoets of good quality worth 28 million euros. 13 people were arrested, France press reports.
The EC will Present its Report on Bulgaria on Wednesday
The European Commission said it would present the reports on Bulgaria and Romania on the progress of judicial reform and the fight against corruption on Wednesday.
Romania Graft Watchdog Probes Ruling Party Chief
Romania's ruling Social Democrat Party chief Liviu Dragnea was called in for questioning on Monday by anti-graft prosecutors at the National Anti-Corruption Directorate, DNA.
Prosecutors say Dragnea is a suspect in an investigation into fraud involving European Union funds when he was acting head of Teleorman County Council.
In the Period January - August 2017 Bulgarian Exports to the EU Increased by 11.0%
In the period January - August 2017 Bulgarian exports to the EU increased by 11.0% compared to the same period of 2016 and added up to 22 401.6 Million BGN, according to data of the National Statistical Institute (NSI).
Dikovic: Serbia, Romania have been friends forever
BELGRADE - Serbia and Romania have been friends forever, and military-economic cooperation and cooperation through joint training and education is significant for the good relations, Serbian Armed Forces (SAF) Chief of General Staff Gen Ljubisa Dikovic said Wednesday.
Romania Bank Chief Warns of High Trade Deficit
Romania's Central Bank chief Mugur Isarescu on Thursday sounded a cautionary note about the country's economy, despite the optimistic growth forecasts coming out of the European Commission among others.
Romania faces the risk of running a high trade deficit in 2017, unless the government postpones investment and cuts taxes, he said.
Greek Ambassador Grigorios Vassiloconstandakis: Bulgarian Presidency is going to Add Specific Value in the European Union's Way Forward
Exclusive interview of Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency) with His Excellency,Mr. Grigorios Vassiloconstandakis, Ambassador of Greece to the Republic of Bulgaria.
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A New Meeting of the Balkan Leaders on December 8th
Prime Minister Boyko Borisov will visit Belgrade on December 8th. In the Serbian capital, he will participate in a four-sided meeting. It will include Serbian President Alexander Vucic, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and Romanian Prime Minister Mihai Tudose.
Deathbed Drama Surrounds Romania's Last King
Romania's royal household has been hit by scandal after the disinherited grandson of ex-monarch Michael I, 96 and now reportedly fading away, allegedly tried to force his way into his grandfather's Swiss home.
Bulgaria Marks 28 Years Since Fall of Communism
...<span>New Gallery 2017Bulgaria Marks 28 Years Since Fall of Communism/11/9</span><span>Bulgaria's Communist leader Todor Zhivkov in Berlin in 1963.
Removal of nukes at Incirlik might benefit both US & Turkey
Amid U.S. media speculation over the removal of nuclear weapons from İncirlik Air Base in southern Turkey, experts argue that the nuclear stockpile held over from the Cold War has lost its use for deterrence and therefore its removal might be beneficial for both sides. Existence of U.S.