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Tsvetan Tsvetanov Blames 'Russian Interests' for Fall of Previous Borisov Government
Tsvetan Tsvetanov, former interior minister and deputy PM in the first government of Boyko Borisov (2009-2013) claimed the events from the beginning of 2013 that led to the fall of the government were provoked by "certain Russian interests".
Serbia in EU is "in Croatia's interest" - minister
Serbia in EU is "in Croatia's interest" - minister
BELGRADE -- Croatian First Deputy PM Vesna Pusic says her country "has helped Serbia on its path toward the European Union and will continue to do so."
Traian Basescu: It's been an honour to represent Romania to the European Council in the last 10 years
Incumbent president, Traian Basescu on Thursday declared that it has been an honour to represent Romania to the European Council in the past 10 years of mandate since he has participated in this structure's reunions.
Election looms as Samaras fails to win vote for president
By Antonis Galanopoulos and Marcus Bensasson
Greece moved a step closer to early elections after Prime Minister Antonis Samaras failed to gather enough support for his nominee in a parliamentary vote for a new head of state.
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Brawl Reported at Macedonian Party Congress
Albanian-language media in Macedonia have reported an exchange of punches between two rival groups at Tuesday's congress of the DUI in the town of Struga, which apparently left one man in hospital with head injuries.
The party itself has stayed silent. Its spokesperson, Bujar Osmani, was not available for comment on Wednesday. The police said no incident was reported.
Partizan loses to Jug from Dubrovnik
BELGRADE - Partizan lost to Jug from Dubrovnik 5-3 (1-0 2-0 2-3 0-0) in the 2nd round of Group B of the water polo Champions League in Belgrade on Wednesday.
This defeat marks the start of competition for Partizan, since their 1st round match against Galatasaray was postponed. For Jug, this was their second victory.
Romania Vows to Come Clean on CIA Report
In a surprising exercise in openness on security issues, Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta on Wednesday said he was ready to make public all information about Romania's alleged involvement with CIA detention and rendition programs, after his government earlier said "such proof doesn't exist".
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Partizan bows out of Eurocup with victory
PLOIESTI - Partizan beat Asesoft 85-65 (23-16 20-16 30-10 12-23) in the last roundof Group E of the basketball Eurocup in Ploiesti on Wednesday.
It was known before the game that Partizan would not be able to qualify for the next round, but the team still played excellently and outplayed their opponents in all aspects.
FM travels to France, then to Russia and Ukraine
FM travels to France, then to Russia and Ukraine
BELGRADE -- First Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic will begin his visit to France on Thursday, and then travel to the Russian Federation and Ukraine.
Islamists kill 32, kidnap scores in Nigeria: officials, witness
Boko Haram militants killed 32 people and kidnapped scores of others in an attack on the village of Gumsuri in the restive northeast, two local officials and a witness said Dec. 18.
Boko Haram kidnaps at least 185 in Nigeria
Boko Haram has kidnapped at least 185 people, including women and children, from a Nigerian village, carting the hostages away on trucks towards Sambisa Forest, a notorious rebel stronghold, two local officials and a vigilante leader said Dec. 18.
Bulgaria's Child Mortality Is 2 Times Higher Than EU's
Child mortality in Bulgaria is two times higher than that in the rest of the EU, said deputy Health Minister Vanyo Sharkov, quoting Eurostat data.
According to Sharkov, the data also shows that in Bulgaria twice as many people die from heart, ishemic and brain diseases.
Bulgarian Football Union Approves Ivaylo Petev Unanimously
Ivaylo Petev was approved as coach of Bulgaria's men national football team on Wednesday.
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Alina Gorghiu, supported by Klaus Iohannis for PNL chairperson
The incumbent president of the National Liberal Party (PNL), Klaus Iohannis expressed his support for Alina Gorghiu to chair the party, on Wednesday night said first-deputy-president Teodor Atanasiu, at the end of an informal reunion of the party.
Ruble rallies in early trading on day of Putin press conference
The ruble rallied in early trading Dec. 18 ahead of President Vladimir Putin's eagerly-awaited annual press-conference, where he is expected to give his views on the financial crisis rocking Russia.
The ruble was trading at around 58 to the dollar and 72 to the euro -- the levels of last Friday -- after closing at 60.65 to the dollar and 75.10.