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Greece’s bonds beat peers on route back to market
By Anchalee Worrachate
Greek and Portuguese government bonds beat their euro-region peers this quarter as the countries made progress toward returning to international credit markets.
"Putin won't stop trying to expand Russia"
"Putin won't stop trying to expand Russia"
LONDON -- After "annexing Crimea and with troops massed on the border of Ukraine," Vladimir Putin "will not stop trying to expand Russia."
Russian PM Medvedev Visits Crimea
Russia’s Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev is in the Crimean capital Simferopol on Monday.
This is the highest ranking Russian official to visit the autonomous region, since the referendum on March 16, when Crimea voted to split from Ukraine and join Russia.
Another draw between Serbia and Sweden
KRISTIANSTAD - Another match between the Serbian and Swedish women's handball teams has ended in a draw, this time in the 4th round of Group E of the qualifications for the European championship.
The match played on Sunday, hosted by Sweden, ended with the score 18-18 (10-9).
The first match was played in Kragujevac, Serbia, three days earlier and the final score was 25-25.
Olive Tree alliance announces candidate list for European Parliament elections
The Olive Tree, the temporary alliance between PASOK and three other smaller center left parties, has announced its candidates for Mays European Parliament elections.
Bulgaria Has The Eighth Cheapest Beer In The World
Bulgaria has the eighth cheapest local beer in the world, shows a survey of the Global Post website, based on data of UN Office of Drugs and Crime.
A half-liter bottle of locally produced beer in Bulgaria costs USD 0.77. It is the cheapest in Vietnam – USD 0.59 and most expensive in Iran – USD 7.24. In the Czech republic, known for its quality lager, a bottle costs USD 0.70.
Priština "declared independence legally" -U.S. embassy
Priština "declared independence legally" -U.S. embassy
BELGRADE -- "The Kosovo parliament declared the independence of Kosovo from Serbia in a legitimate democratic process under UN administration," says the U.S. embassy.
This happened "after all other options were exhausted," a statement added late last week.
Dijsselbloem says Greek debt relief 'after summer' may include extending loans
By Corina Ruhe
Dutch Finance Minister Jeroen Dijsselbloem said Greeces international creditors will decide after the summer on possible further aid, including extending the maturity of existing loans.
US State Secretary's Aide Victoria Nuland to Visit Bulgaria
Victoria Nuland, the US Assistant State Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs, will visit Bulgaria on Monday.
Talks have been scheduled between Nuland and Bulgarian government representatives, in which bilateral cooperation in the fields of energy and economy is to be discussed, Bulgarian TV channel bTV has reported.
Grigor Dimitrov Reaches New Ranking High
Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov has reached a record high 15th place in the tennis ATP world rankings.
The 22-year-old youngster from Haskovo moves one spot above his previous 16th place, following the tournaments in Indian Wells and Miami.
"Dispute does not close door to reconciliation"
"Dispute does not close door to reconciliation"
THE HAGUE -- With their genocide dispute before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, Serbia and Croatia have not closed the door to the reconciliation.
This was heard from the head of Serbia’s legal team, Saša Obradović.
Kery, Lavrov in 'Very Constructive' Talks on Ukraine
No decision on Ukraine's future could be taken without Kiev's involvement, US State Secretary John Kerry told Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov.
Lavrov has however ruled out Russia's recognition of the leadership in Kiev, which he once again described as "fascists", despite describing describing the conversation as "very constructive".
Kosovo dialogue resumes in Brussels
Kosovo dialogue resumes in Brussels
BRUSSELS, BELGRADE -- Prime ministers of Serbia and Kosovo, Ivica Dačić and Hashim Thaci, are meeting today with EU High Representative Catherine Ashton for a new round of dialogue.
Besides Dačić, the meeting is attended by Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vučić.
Macedonia Urged to Regulate Political Advertising
As the country gears up for nationwide polls, media experts said that more needs to be done to limit the coverage gifted to parties by broadcasters.
Two-day strike on Greek ferries due to protest over collective contracts
Passenger ferries were docked at ports in Greece on Monday due to the start of a 48-hour strike called by the Panhellenic Seamen's Federation (PNO).
The sailors are protesting that the multi-bill passed through Parliament on Sunday allows ferry companies to offer employees in-house contracts, thereby bypassing collective bargaining with the union.