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Migrants Seeking Protection in Bulgaria Dwindled by Half in January
The number of migrants seeking protection from Bulgaria dipped to 421 people in December of last year, nearly half the figure of the previous month.
As many as 815 people took the step in January, according to fresh data from the State Agency for Refugees.
10 ISIL suicide bombers killed in fierce clashes during attack on Turkish base in Syria
A total of 10 Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) suicide bombers were killed in fierce clashes with Ankara-backed Free Syrian Army (FSA) members during an attack on a temporary base belonging to the Turkish army in northern Syria, the Turkish military has said.
Bulgaria Posted 1.3% inflation in January
Inflation in Bulgaria was 1.3% last month compared to December, national statistics show.
According to the latest data of the National Statistical Institute (NSI), the inflation rate in January 2017 compared to January 2016 was 1.4%.
The annual average inflation in February 2016 - January 2017 was negative (-0.7%) compared to the previous 12 months.
Turkey extends scope of jet fuel subsidies to bring back tourists
Turkey has extended the scope of a $6,000 financial backing program for travel agencies carrying tourists to the country in a bid to enliven the sector, Reuters has reported.
Albanian PM Accused of Breaking Jobs Promise
Ahead of parliamentary elections in June, Prime Minister Edi Rama has been taking to Facebook to say he will help people to find jobs, but he hasn't delivered on his employment promise from the previous polls four years ago, economic experts told BIRN.
Europe's top human rights official calls on Turkey to restore free speech
Turkish authorities must "change course" and reverse violations of media freedoms and the rule of law, Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Nils Muižnieks said Feb. 15.
Turkey optimistic despite 42-0 ice hockey defeat to Russia
Turkey's ice hockey federation on Feb. 14 expressed optimism over the future of the sport in the country after its men's youth team slumped to an extraordinary 42-0 defeat to Russia at an Olympic festival.
"This is the first time that the team has played against a world giant," Ice Hockey Federation president Bulent Akay was quoted as saying by the Anadolu Agency.
"China attaches great importance to Sino-Serbian relations"
Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic received Statehood Day congratulations from Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China Li Keqiang.
The Serbian government announced this, and published the text of Li's message:
The Greek grocery shop that’s taking New York by storm!
Giannis (John) Ziotas was born in the small village of Roupakia in the island of Lefkada and he remembers growing up with his six brothers and sisters that there was never enough food on the table. When he grew up he went to the US and at the age of 26 he started working in a small grocery shp of the 110th Street in Brooklyn.
Turkey slams Greek Cyprus' Enosis move
Turkey has rebuked Greek Cyprus' recent decision to introduce the commemoration of "Enosis" in Greek Cypriot public schools, noting that the decision made by a "racist, far-right," party would not contribute to ongoing efforts to create a new partnership between Turkish and Greek Cypriots.
Greece rejects Gucci request for Parthenon runway show
Greece's Central Archaeological Council (KAS), which has oversight over all of the country's ancient sites, has rejected a request by international fashion house Gucci to hold a runway show on the Acropolis this summer.
Tennis: Grigor Dimitrov to Face Mischa Zverev in Rotterdam
The highest-ranking Bulgarian tennis player Grigor Dimitrov will play his first match at the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament on Wednesday.
Days after winning the Sofia Open tournament and Brisbane International and reaching the semi-final of Australian Open.
The match begins at 15:00 local time.
Russia outraged by award for photo of Turkey ambassador killing
The Russian Embassy in Ankara on Feb. 14 expressed anger over the awarding of the prestigious World Press Photo Award for an image of an off-duty Turkish policeman assassinating the Russian envoy to Turkey last year.