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Greece lags behind other countries in HIV diagnosis
Greece ranks among the worst performing countries in terms of time taken to diagnose HIV patients (2.9 years on average), along with Italy, Spain, Portugal, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Slovenia, according to data from the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).
Slovenia to Reimburse COVID Fines: Government Lifts Unconstitutional Penalties
In a significant move by Slovenia's government, an amnesty initiative has been unveiled, ensuring refunds for fines imposed on thousands of individuals during the pandemic period. The decision comes after the prior administration's COVID policies were deemed unconstitutional, prompting the return of almost 6 million euros' worth of penalties.
European Sky Shield: Bulgaria Joins 11 Nations in Air Defense Initiative
The Bulgarian Council of Ministers has greenlit a landmark decision, approving a draft Memorandum of Understanding between Bulgaria and 11 European nations. This paves the way for a collaborative effort in procuring ground-based air defense systems under the European Sky Shield initiative.
Bulgaria's Health and Welfare Spending Trails Behind EU Average in 2022
Recent findings from Eurostat, the European statistics agency, have unveiled disparities in social protection and healthcare spending among EU member states. In 2022, the average expenditure across the EU nations, measured as a percentage of GDP, was recorded at 8.1%. However, this marked a decline of 0.4 percentage points from the previous year's figures.
Tasting Italy: From Alpine Mountains to the midst of Mediterranean
This year I had the chance to travel across the countries around the Mediterranean, attending conferences, symposiums and events, from Crete to Sicily, from various corners of Spain to Italy and France, but two travels made me think more about the unique charm of Italy, how its far corners are different yet similar in terms of their concerns about tourism, and how they can put their unique gast
Profits drive prices higher
Corporate profits are fueling inflation to a large extent in Greece and will continue to do so in the coming years, according to the fall forecasts of the European Commission, which confirm previous relevant estimates of the OECD and calculations of other independent bodies, including the Bank of Greece.
Bulgaria Joins European Sky Shield: A Look into Defense Integration
Bulgaria has recently embarked on a significant strategic move by aligning itself with the "European Sky Shield Initiative" (ESSI), a collaborative air defense project led by Germany, aiming to fortify Europe's defenses against evolving aerial threats, primarily emanating from Russia.
Greece has the lowest alcohol-related death rate in Europe, Eurostat says
Slovenia has the highest rate of deaths
The storm is approaching Serbia; It's already causing chaos PHOTO/VIDEO
The hail fell in the area of Zabok, Veliko Trgovie, Oroslavje and Sveti Kri Zaretje, as well as parts of Krapinske Toplice and Luka, the Zagorje portal reports.
An eyewitness from Zabok said within 24 hours that the wind carried everything before it and that the storm started in a second.
DHMZ announced heavy rain and storm for today in Croatia.
Brnabic meets with Slovenia's Western Balkans envoy
BELGRADE - Serbian PM Ana Brnabic met with Slovenia's special Western Balkans envoy Anzej Franges on Friday.
Dacic holds several meetings in New York, attends sustainable development summit
NEW YORK - Serbian First Deputy PM and FM Ivica Dacic began a visit to New York on Monday with meetings with Western Balkan FMs and attended the opening of a summit on sustainable development goals.
Vucic: Serbia consistent in advocating creation of atmosphere of mutual trust
BELGRADE - Ahead of Monday's meeting of Brdo-Brijuni Process leaders in Skopje, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said Serbia, as always, remained consistent in its sincere advocacy of creating an atmosphere of mutual trust, understanding and respect.
A message to the Western Balkans: ''There'll be no better opportunity''
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Slovenia, Tanja Fajon, assessed that the countries of the Western Balkans should "at full speed" take advantage of the opportunity related to EU enlargement.
Serbia plays for the final; "Kari, get hold of a new title", Villain vs. Bogdan VIDEO
Svetislav Pei's team made it to the top four in the world after a great victory against Lithuania, while the Canadians eliminated Slovenia.
By reaching the semi-finals of the World Cup, "Eagles" won the Olympic standard for Paris, and this Friday they will try to secure a world medal as well.
Canada's coach: Referees? I don't care if Serbia complains VIDEO
Canada and Serbia will play on Friday at 10:45 a.m. in the Mundobasket semifinals, and the coach of our opponent at the beginning of the conference talked about guarding Bogdan Bogdanovi.