International relations
Bulgaria's Exports to Third Countries Drop by 15% in Jan-May
In January-May 2014 Bulgarian exports to third countries decreased by 14.8% compared to the same period of 2013 and amounted to BGN 6.1B.
Croatian Serbs ‘Controlled by Yugoslav Army’ During War
Slobodan Milosevic and the Yugoslav People’s Army were in control of the wartime campaign in Croatia, not local Serb leaders, Goran Hadzic testified at his trial in The Hague.
De Mistura to succeed Brahimi as Syria peace mediator
Italian-Swedish diplomat Staffan de Mistura will be the new U.N. mediator for Syria, taking on the Herculean task of finding a political solution to the devastating civil war, diplomats say.
Chinese president due on Rhodes in symbolic visit
In the wake of a successful visit to Greece last month by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, the countrys President Xi Jinping is due to arrive on the southern Aegean island of Rhodes on Sunday in what is regarded as a highly symbolic trip.
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Jump in Asylum Requests From Serbia in 2013
Serbian media sources reported on Wednesday that 22,500 Serbian citizens applied for asylum in EU countries in 2013 a 17-per-cent increase on the figure for 2012.
Ivan Gerginov, Serbia’s assistant commissioner for refugees and migration, said the hike would not affect Serbia’s visa-free regime with the EU Schengen area.
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Bulgaria's Customs Destroy 28 Million Illicit Cigarettes
Over 28 million cigarettes intended for illegal distribution have been destroyed, the press center of Bulgaria's Customs Agency announced.
The illicit cigarettes were burned in the furnaces of Holcim Bulgaria under the supervision of the Southwestern customs office. The cigarettes were of various brands and did not have Bulgarian excise bands, specified by the Agency.
DefMin Dusa reaffirms Romania's commitment to Afghanistan with troop presence beyond 2014
Minister of National Defence Mircea Dusa reaffirmed on Wednesday the Romanian Army's commitment to Afghanistan with troop presence alongside the allies beyond 2014, as part of the "Resolute Support" mission.
Greek Public Power Corporation To Operate in Bulgaria
Greek power company Public Power Corporation will establish a subsidiary in Sofia in cooperation with the Swiss company ALPIQ Group, announced the Bulgarian National Radio.
Public Power Corporation (PPC) will own 85% of the share capital, and the remaining 15% will be owned by ALPIQ. The joint venture will be engaged in energy trading.
NATO looks at combat readiness after Russian 'aggression'
NATO is drawing up plans to ensure its members can respond more quickly to crises in the aftermath of Russia's "aggression" in Ukraine, the alliance's chief said Monday.
Iskra Mihailova Became First BG MEP to Head an EP Committee
Former Bulgarian Minister of Environment Iskra Mihailova became the first Bulgarian MEP to head a committee in the European Parliament.
On Monday she was elected chair of the Regional Policies Committee. The committee is instrumental in defining the European policies on distribution of European funds.