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MOSTAR - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday he had had another open and concrete discussion with the EU special envoy for the Belgrade-Pristina dialogue Miroslav Lajcak about growing challenges that were ahead, the position of the Serbs, developments in Kosovo-Metohija and the shrinking space for resolving outstanding issues through constructive dialogue and respect of internati

In a significant affirmation of bilateral relations, German Federal Minister of the Interior and Community, Nancy Faeser, reiterated Germany's unwavering support for Bulgaria's full membership in the Schengen area during her visit to the country on Monday.

AGORA, the forum for corporate affairs professionals, is preparing for its second annual meeting next Thursday, April 25, at the Margi Hotel in Vouliagmeni, southern Athens.

This year's program will include various discussion panels, which will include political leaders, academics, corporate affairs and communication officers and journalists.

Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis, in a meeting with Ghana's Foreign Minister Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, condemned Iran's attacks on Israel, warning of regional destabilization. 

Vasil Velev, Chair of the Bulgarian Industrial Capital Association (BICA), delivered a stark assessment of the European Union's (EU) economic performance, highlighting concerns over its lackluster growth compared to global counterparts.

In order to counter Russian influence in Bulgaria, a group of fifteen MPs, including prominent figures such as Nadezhda Yordanova and Ivaylo Mirchev, has submitted a draft law to the National Assembly. This proposed legislation seeks to enable the implementation of international restrictive measures within Bulgarian borders, addressing a critical gap in the country's legal framework.

Bulgaria's industrial sector faces a notable downturn, registering an 8.4% year-on-year decline in seasonally adjusted production for February 2024, as per the latest estimates from Eurostat.

BRUSSELS - The EU special envoy for the Belgrade-Pristina dialogue Miroslav Lajcak has announced he would host a meeting of the chief negotiators of Belgrade and Pristina later this week in a bid to find a temporary solution for people affected by Pristina's decision to ban the Serbian dinar in Kosovo-Metohija.

Turkish security forces have carried out an airstrike in northern Iraq, "neutralizing" 12 members of the PKK terrorist organization, the Defense Ministry has announced.

The airstrike took place in the Hakurk region of northern Iraq, targeting terrorists identified as operating on behalf of the PKK in the area, according to a written statement issued on April 15.

In a recent report by the National Statistical Institute, Bulgaria's annual inflation rate for March witnessed a notable deceleration, settling at 3% compared to the previous month's figure of 3.0%. This marks the lowest inflation rate observed in the country since July 2021, when it also stood at 3 percent.