Romania
Szilagyi Zsolt: Regionalism idea is sign of normality for which I call on minorities' partnership
The idea of regionalism is a sign of normality for which 'I call on the partnership of all minorities', the candidate of the People's Party of the Hungarians in Transylvania (PPMT) in this November's presidential elections, Szilagyi Zsolt said in this western Romanian city late on Thursday.
Major rebound for Thessaloniki tourism
By Stathis Kousounis
Tourism in Thessaloniki has made a major recovery this year, thanks to the rise in both Greek and foreign visitors.
Thessaloniki Hoteliers Association data for the year to end-August showed that the number of overnight stays in the city soared by 17.9 percent from the same period in 2013, to rise from 1,104,941 to 1,302,347.
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More Turkish infrastructure to be privatized: Finance minister
The Turkish government has begun preparing for a new round of large privatizations, mainly targeting infrastructure components
Turkish infrastructure to be privatized: Finance minister
The Turkish government has begun preparing for a new round of large privatizations, mainly targeting components of infrastructure
PM Ponta favourite presidential candidate in Moldova, Iohannis preferred in Transylvania (opinion poll)
Victor Ponta, the incumbent prime minister and head of the ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD) is the presidential candidate preferred by 57 percent of Romanian voters, while 43 percent would vote for the Christian Liberal Alliance (ACL) head Klaus Iohannis, if they were the only ones running for president in the November elections, according to an opinion poll by GSSC Avangarde.
Chamber of Deputies' Speaker Zgonea: Government is concerned with problems of local authorities
The Chamber of Deputies' Speaker Valeriu Zgonea says that Prime Minister Victor Ponta has proven in Sibiu that the Government is concerned with the problems of local authorities, regardless of the political affiliation of those heading them.
Master Mircea Albulescu, at 80: He who loves not what he's doing, lives for nothing
Actor Mircea Albulescu was celebrated on Saturday, the very day he turned 80, at the I. L. Caragiale National University of Theatre and Film (UNATC) of Bucharest, the maestro highlighting on this occasion that the one who doesn't love what he is doing lives for nothing.
Sales periods to vary depending on local needs
By Dimitra Manifava
The Development Ministry is reportedly examining the shift of the sales periods from their current dates to different periods during the year to suit the needs and peculiarities of each regional market.
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Bulgaria Retail Sales Growth Slows Down M/M but Picks Up Y/Y in August
The volume of retail trade in Bulgaria increased in August for a fourth month running, albeit at a slower pace, Eurostat figures showed on Friday.
President Basescu approves request of initiating criminal proceedings in Microsoft case
President Traian Basescu announced on Friday that he has approved the Justice Minister's request of initiating criminal proceedings against the five former ministers under investigation in the Microsoft corruption case.