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Russia and Greece to strengthen tourism ties in Athens Conference
A bilateral tourism conference between Greece and Russia, called ‘Russia-Greece: Prospects of cooperation in tourism’, will be held between May 10 and 13 in Athens. The two sides will exchange ideas and explore the prospects of expanding their collaboration in the tourism industry.
Likhachov: We need to show special approach to Serbia
BELGRADE - Vassily Likhachov, a member of Russia's Central Election Commission (CEC) who led a CEC observation delegation at Sunday's early parliamentary election in Serbia has said that Russia should adopt a special position regarding Serbia as the West were trying to keep the country far away from Russia.
Balkan Press Liberty Declining, Freedom House Says
A new report by the US-based watchdog Freedom House, published on Wednesday, raises fresh concerns about the state of the media in the Balkans.
The report says media freedom is declining in the Balkans generally, where the press is described as only as "Partly Free", while media in Macedonia are described as "Not Free".
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"America's goal is to separate Serbia from Russia"
The head of Russian Central Electoral Commission's delegation in Serbian elections says it is important for his country "to take a special approach to Serbia."
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Miscevic: Croatia should assist, not trip up Serbia
BELGRADE - Croatia's conditions regarding Serbia's further European integration are to be dealt with by the EU member states and the European Commission, but Croatia should be assisting Serbia on its European path, rather than tripping it up, says Serbia's chief EU negotiator Tanja Miscevic.
Gudenus: Viennese companies biggest investors in Balkans
VIENNA - Viennese companies are the biggest investors in the Western Balkan countries, Vienna Deputy Mayor Johann Gudenus has said, adding that the excellent economic ties must be encouraged in economically difficult times.
Migrant flow from Turkey to Greece picking up again: IOM
The numbers of migrants landing in Greece from Turkey is starting to creep up again, showing efforts to close off the route are coming under strain, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on April 22.
Bulgarian Truckers' Plans to Close Border with Greece Threaten Losses for Tour Operators
Plans by Bulgarian road hauliers to halt traffic at crossings on the border with Greece during Orthodox Easter holidays threaten to incur huge losses to tour operators and hotel owners, bTV broadcaster reported on Friday, citing industry sources.
Media Freedom Report Singles out Bulgaria, Macedonia
Reporters Without Borders, which advocates for media freedom and protection of journalists' rights around the world, on Wednesday released its 2016 World Press Freedom Index.
It ranks press freedom in 180 countries using the following criteria - pluralism, media independence, media environment and self-censorship, legislative environment, transparency, infrastructures and abuses.
Turkish hoteliers accelerate promotional activities in new markets
Turkish hoteliers have sped up promotional activities in new markets in a bid to recover their expected losses in key markets, mainly European and Russian markets.
The Hotel Association of Turkey (TÜROB) said the association recently attended tourism fairs to diversify their markets in places like Latin America, South Africa and Azerbaijan, in a written statement on April 18.