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A recent report by Allianz Trade paints a bleak picture for Bulgaria's labor market, predicting a one-third decrease in the working-age population by the year 2050. This forecast, the worst in the European Union, highlights the significant challenges posed by demographic decline and migration trends.

BELGRADE - Serbian FM Ivica Dacic said on Monday Serbia expected greater attention and more determined action from the international community when it comes to the grave and enduring discrimination against Serbs in Kosovo-Metohija and violations of their fundamental human rights.

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with the German government's special Western Balkans envoy Manuel Sarrazin on Monday to discuss topics including the upcoming meeting in Brussels, the situation in Kosovo-Metohija and Serbia's EU integration.

Bulgaria's commitment to Albania's EU aspirations and bilateral cooperation took center stage during a meeting between Rosen Zhelyazkov, Speaker of the National Assembly of Bulgaria, and Lindita Nikolla, Speaker of the National Assembly of Albania, in Tirana.

Türkiye is set to deliver an oral presentation at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) today, addressing concerns over Israel's practices in Palestine, according to Foreign Ministry spokesperson Öncü Keçeli.

In a thrilling display of skill and determination, Bulgaria's men's national basketball team achieved a monumental victory that reverberated throughout the sporting world. Facing off against the reigning world champion Germany, Bulgaria emerged triumphant with a hard-fought 67-62 win in the EuroBasket 2025 qualifiers, igniting celebrations among fans packed into Arena Botevgrad.

The Greek government is proceeding with the imposition of an additional tax at a rate of 15% on multinational companies and subsidiaries operating in Greece with annual revenues exceeding 750 million euros, from which they estimate that they can collect the amount of €80 million.

Two years have elapsed since the Russian Federation invaded Ukraine, on February 24, 2022, inflicting inconceivable suffering on the country's people. Today, our thoughts are with all those who lost their lives, family members, friends and homes. But also with all those brave Ukrainian men and women who stand up against the Russian aggressors.

Greece's Foreign Ministry said the country remains "determined to continue to support Ukraine" in its just fight for its independence, two years after Russia's invasion.

Ukraine on Saturday marked two years since Russia's invasion, entering a new year of war weakened by a lack of western aid while Russia is emboldened by fresh gains.