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Minister Stela Baltova: 40% Growth of Romanian Tourists During Easter holidays
Growth of tourists of over 20% is expected from Macedonia, Greece, from Romania up to 40% increase in tourists compared to the Easter week last year, said the interim Minister of Tourism Stela Baltova for Hello, Bulgaria on Nova TV, quoted by Focus News Agency.
EC Criticizes Bulgaria Over Accepting Few Immigrants
In an EC report on the implementation of the quota for resettlement of migrants Bulgaria, Croatia and Slovakia have been criticized over accepting few of those wanting asylum.
The report states that Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece, Croatia, Malta, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia have not yet welcomed any Syrian refugees according to the agreement with Turkey, quoted by BNR.
Romania Mulls Hosting NATO Counterintelligence Unit
NATO has asked to establish a counterintelligence centre in Bucharest to act against "reported threats" and to support alliance structures in the country against espionage and sabotage by hostile forces.
EU Commissioner Věra Jourová: Bulgaria and Romania on Right Track and Not Any Worse than Other Member States
EU Commissioner for Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality Věra Jourová stated that according to the latest EC report on the systems of justice within the community, Bulgaria and Romania are on right track in the sphere and they are not worse than the other member-states.
U.S. and NATO Special Ops just fought a fake Guerrilla war in West Virginia
To the casual observer, the scene might’ve looked like an odd cross between a reenactment of a past war and a demonstration of a future conflict.
Romanian Offer to Host Soros University Meets Scepticism
After Hungary passed laws potentially restricting the functioning of foreign universities in the country, and putting the Central European University at risk of closure, mayors of two cities in western Romania, in Arad and Oradea, have said they would welcome the university moving there instead.
Former Energy Minister: Bulgaria Should Not Miss Deadline For Negotiations with Gazprom
Bulgaria must not miss the deadline set by the European Commission to present its demands in negotiations with Gazpom, former Minister of Energy Traycho Traykov said in an interview for the Bulgarian National Radio.
Traykov recalled that the EC antitrust investigation against Gazprom was now in its final stage and the price of gas in Germany and Bulgaria should become the same.
Thessaloniki a top pick for visitors (data)
For a sixth year in a row, the Association of Thessaloniki Hoteliers collaborated with CBR Consulting to present the profile of the traveler that picks the city as their holiday destination. The results revealed that the average visitor to Thessaloniki would like to return, while their expectations are generally exceeded compared to what they believed to find before coming.
Bulgarian Defense Ministry denies banning Serbia-bound MiG-29s
Serbian MiG-29 with pair of R-60 (AA-8 Aphid) missiles - Photo: Krasimir Grozev
The Bulgarian Defense Ministry has denied that it prevented the six MiG-29 warplanes that Russia has donated to Serbia from using its airspace.
Romanian Victim of London Terror Attack Dies
A Romanian tourist who fell of Westminster bridge in London during Khalid Masood's Islamist terror attack has been confirmed dead, bringing the total number of victims of the attack to five.
2016's Lowest Hourly Payment Rates Within EU Are In Bulgaria
A Eurostat poll shows that the average hourly payment rate for the EU in 2016 was EUR 25.4, quoted by BTA.
It was lowest in Bulgaria (barely EUR 4.4), Romania (EUR 5.5), Lithuania (EUR 7.3), Latvia (EUR 7.5), Hungary (EUR 8.3) and Poland (EUR 8.6).
NATO blocks transport of Mig 29 aircrafts from Russia to Serbia - report
Flickr/ Dimitrije Ostojic
It seems that Mig 29 aircrafts which Belgrade received from Moscow will have to be delivered in parts, as Romania and Bulgaria, both members of NATO, have not allowed overflights, reports Dnevne.rs, citing Serbian daily "Alo!".
2km Long Queue of Trucks Formed at Lesovo Border Checkpoint, 1.5km at Kapitan Andreevo Checkpoint
Traffic is intense at the Bulgarian-Turkish border, the press centre of Chief Directorate Border Police announced.
New Schengen Checks to Slow Travel from Croatia, Bosnia
From Friday April 7, tighter checks at the EU passport-free Schengen Area's external borders will mean longer waits for those travelling from Croatia and Bosnia into the zone.
Romanian Pupils Warned About Blue Whale 'Suicide Game'
Romania's Interior Ministry started an awareness campaign in schools on Tuesday to warn pupils, teachers and parents about the alleged risks of the notorious 'Blue Whale' online game after several recent juvenile suicides were linked to it by the media and some police - although no proof of any link has yet been established.