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EU makes fresh attempt to overcome yearslong crisis over migrants
European Union interior ministers on Thursday made a fresh attempt to overcome one of the bloc's most intractable political problems as they weighed new measures for sharing out responsibility for migrants entering Europe without authorization.
Hungary Tops List of Investigations into Misuse of EU Funds in 2022
A general view of the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. EPA/JULIEN WARNAND
Bulgaria: Denkov Presented Priorities of the New Cabinet: Budget Deficit, Schengen, Eurozone and Judicial Reform
The candidate for Prime Minister Nikolay Denkov presented the structure and composition of his government to the Bulgarian deputies. In the beginning, he warned that the unusual formula of a cabinet with rotating prime ministers was selected because of the difficult situation in the country in an attempt to avoid another election. Among the priorities of his government, he indicated:
Greece’s reform labors are only half complete
Hercules famously completed 12 labors. Today's Greece resembles the mythological hero when he was halfway through his tasks. The country has done a lot of work to rebuild itself after its debt crisis, but still needs to finish the job.
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Dream Vacation? Albania’s Tourism Hopes Risk Being Blighted by Shortages
Albania is jumping up the international tourism rankings - but a chronic lack of infrastructure and workers suggests that the sector's true potential may not be realised.
Albania to Start Searching for Remains of Communist Camp Victims
Albania's Authority on Access to Information of the Sigurimi Files, the Communist-era political police, on Friday said it is preparing the way for an "administrative" investigation to find out what happened to some 44 people who were executed or died while imprisoned in the infamous labour camp at Spac.
Ministry says 25,610 Greeks abroad registered to vote in second election
A total of 25,610 Greek nationals have registered to vote from abroad in the second ballot of Greece's parliamentary election on June 25, the Interior Ministry said on Thursday.
Greeks nationals abroad will cast their ballots on June 24.
Athens decries continued detention of Himare mayor-elect
The continued pretrial detention of ethnic Greek mayor-elect Fredi Beleri by the Albanian authorities is not consistent with the rule of law, the Greek Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Thursday.
EU Commission announced 4 Criminal Procedures against Bulgaria
The European Commission announced today four criminal proceedings against Bulgaria in the areas of money laundering, the fight against fraud with EU funds, air quality and maritime safety.
Air quality
Brussels has decided to send a reasoned opinion to Bulgaria for failing to remove obstacles to access to justice in relation to air quality plans.
Center-right lawmakers quit EU talks on nature law
The biggest lawmaker group in the European Parliament on Wednesday walked out of negotiations on a landmark EU law to protect nature, dealing another blow to the contested proposal.
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