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Bosnian Serb Strongman to Sack 16 Ambassadors
After meeting the new President of Republika Srpska, Zeljka Cvijanovic, on Thursday in Banja Luka, Milorad Dodik, the former RS President and new Serbian member of the Bosnian Presidency, said he would be seeking to replace a list of Bosnian ambassadors.
Industrial Producer Prices Up by 0.8% in Euro Area
In October 2018, compared with September 2018, industrial producer prices rose by 0.8% in the euro area (EA19) and by 0.7% in the EU28, according to estimates from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In September 2018, prices increased by 0.6% in both zones.
In 2017, 1.043 billion passengers traveled by air in the European Union
In 2017, 1.043 billion passengers traveled by air in the European Union (EU), up by 7% compared with 2016 and by 39% compared with 2009. Over this period, air passenger transport has steadily risen in the EU.
Danica Purg receives a National Order of the Legion of Honour from the French ambassador
With this prestigious award, the Republic of France expressed its gratitude and respect for Prof. Purg's dedication and support in strengthening bilateral relations among France and Slovenia, especially in the field of management education.
British-Slovenian Chamber of Commerce is Chamber of the year 2018
With innovative projects such as Sports meets business, trade and investment conferences in the UK, British month in Mercator Šiška, Brexit Ambition initiative, Beer Bulli digital project, Tea with Reason business breakfasts and the prestigious Christmas gala in London, they managed to increase the visibility of the Chamber and doubled the number of members in the last two years.
Slovenian President Borut Pahor visits Athens
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras (r) shakes hands with Slovenian President Borut Pahor (l) during their meeting in Athens, Tuesday. Pahor is in Athens on an official visit. [EPA]
President: Greece will not accept 'arbitrary' interpretations of name deal
Greece will not accept "arbitrary" interpretations of the Prespes accord by the government of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM), President Prokopis Pavlopoulos said on Tuesday, referring to the deal reached between Athens and Skopje to resolve the decades-old dispute over the country's name.
Income Growth in Eastern Europe is Losing Momentum, but Bulgaria has the Potential for Progress
Convergence in Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries in the area of income is threatened by a slowdown if these members do not restructure their economies faster and do not begin to bring about the related productivity gains. That's what Moody's warned, reports money.bg
Pahor: Greece must assume leading role in the Balkans
The Prespes accord is of historical importance not only for Greece and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) but also for the broader region of the Western Balkans because it creates fresh momentum for the country's incorporation into the European Union and NATO, Slovenia's President Borut Pahor tells Kathimerini in an interview, while urging Greece to play a leading role in this pa
Bulgaria is Among the Leaders in the EU in the Recycling of Plastic and at the Bottom for Metals
Bulgaria is among the leaders in the European Union in the recycling of plastic and glass garbage. This shows Eurostat data for 2016. An average EU-level of recycled plastic is 42.4% and in Bulgaria this percentage reaches 52.6 per cent, which is the fourth place in the whole EU.
Deadline Looms for Croatia Over Nuclear Waste Storage
The nuclear power plant in Krsko in Slovenia, which is half-owned by Croatia, should be a stable source of electricity for both Croatia and Slovenia by 2043.
NPP Krsko produces waste that is temporarily stored in the power plant and for almost 36 years this temporary solution has been in force.
Refugees In | Athens | November 29 & 30
The Greek Council for Refugees presents "Refugees In," a two-day event at the Bios venue addressing the many different aspects of the biggest wave of migration into Europe since World War II.
Survey: Bulgaria is the Most Dangerous Country in the EU: The Highest Number of Crime, Violence and Vandalism
Bulgaria is the country with the highest crime rates, the highest number of violence and vandalism, according to a survey of the European Statistical Office Eurostat.
The data is for 2017 and was published today.
Bulgaria Finishes Second in Uefa Nations League Group after Draw with Cyprus
Norway secured promotion to League B in the Nations League when Ola Kamara's double gave them a 2-0 win away to Cyprus on Monday while second-placed Bulgaria were held to a 1-1 draw by winless Slovenia in the other League C Group 3 match.
Sale of Heta Asset Resolution d.o.o., TCK d.o.o. and TCV d.o.o. in Slovenia
The companies part of transaction are operationally connected entities located in Ljubljana, Slovenia. They have a total gross loan / leasing portfolio of EUR 551m as of 30 September 2018 (including the NPL cross border portfolio of HETA in the amount of ca. EUR 10m), thereof EUR 386m are non-performing and EUR 166m are performing gross exposures.