Liberal democracies

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said Monday there is no larger threat to Baltic states than the "specter of aggression" by Russia, as he pledged support for NATO allies Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, reported Voice of America. 

The Greek National Team was very good in the first two quarters and was leading 3-4, but then the incredible Hungarians achieved a 4-0 series and qualify for the final of the World Championship.

With their goalkeeper in an amazing night, the Hungarians proved their reputation is well deserved.

Serbian Prime Minister Ana Brnabic met on Tuesday with visiting Bulgarian Foreign Minister Ekaterina Zakharieva, the government announced.

BRUSSELS - Due to insufficient European funds for reconstruction in the Balkans, Serbia and its neighbours, which are desperately in need of investment in infrastructure, are turning to an old ally - China, Politico.eu reported.

"To turn his 'passion' into reality, the Serbian president is relying not just on Europe, but on an old ally farther east - China," the report said.

Norway, Switzerland and Iceland top the list of countries where it is best to get a retirement. This is shown by the Global Pension Index, compiled by the Natixis financial corporation. Reports BGNES. 

Household prices in Bulgaria registered one of the biggest increases in the first quarter in the European Union on an annual basis - 8.8%. This shows latest Eurostat data released on Wednesday. Reports Investor. 

Thus our country ranks fifth in the ranking, with the Czech Republic having a 12.7% increase. Lithuania followed by Lithuania (10.2%), Latvia (10.1%) and Ireland (8.9%).

In Croatia and Montenegro hundreds of people were evacuated due to ongoing fires. The situation around the Croatian city Split is the worst, where, however is no risk of new fires. Reports Bulgaria On AIR. 

The Federation of Hellenic Associations of Tourist and Travel Agencies (fedHATTA) has taken a number of initiatives for promoting Greece abroad, including its bid to organize the "Japan Week" international event of 2019 in Athens.

Together, Greece, Bulgaria and Serbia are "not just three times, but ten times stronger than when they act individually," says Aleksandar Vucic.

The Serbian president spoke in Thessaloniki on Thursday after a trilateral meeting with Greek and Bulgarian prime ministers Alexis Tsipras and Boyko Borisov.

Italy warned Wednesday that the European Union must keep its doors open to eventual membership for Western Balkan countries or risk allowing Russia and other global powers to increase their influence in the region.