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Bulgarian and Russian orthodox churches can play role of a bridge between the two nations: Russian Patriarch

09:51 | broj komentara 0 | Focus News Agency

Our two churches are brotherly churches, with very close historical, cultural and spiritual bonds, which date back into the past, Patriarch Kirill of Russia and All Moscow said in an interview with Bulgarian television TV7 ahead of his visit to Bulgaria between 27 and 29 April.

Per hour labor expenses in Bulgaria are lowest in EU

09:49 | broj komentara 0 | BNR

Statistics point out that in Bulgaria the highest payment is given in the sphere of production and distribution of heating and electric power – EUR 9 per hour. Lowest remuneration is received in the administrative sector – about EUR 1.36 per hour.

Bulgaria to invest millions for better energy efficiency

09:47 | broj komentara 0 | BNR

Up to EUR 150 million will be granted gratuitously for projects implying energy saving production technologies and such that use renewable energy sources as well as technologies that reduce the energy consumption of production.

New Sofia metro section opened officially

09:46 | broj komentara 0 | BNR

Using the metro citizens will cross the city between its two ends in the East and the West for 22 minutes.A parking lot for 1300 cars has been attached to the new metro station. It is aimed to ease traffic congestion in the central urban areas, the Sofia Municipality said.

Belgrade-Bar railway to be reconstructed by 2014

09:01 | broj komentara 0 | Tanjug

The reconstruction of the Belgrade-Bar railway should be completed by 2014, Montenegrin Minister of Transportation and Maritime Affairs Andrija Lompar said on Wednesday, adding that around EUR 60 million have been invested in the project so far.

Slovenia to shut down diplomatic offices in bid to cut costs

08:45 | broj komentara 0 | Beta

It is expected that, on April 26, the Slovenian government will decide on the closing of diplomatic offices in Lisbon, Dublin, New York, Munich and in the Scandinavian countries.

Fitch: Major risks for Romania would be any slowing down of reform or privatization of public companies

09:22 | broj komentara 0 | Agerpres

Major risks for Romania would be, according to Richard Hunter, Group Manging Director of Fitch Ratings Agency, the return of inflation, any slowdown of the public companies reform or delay of privatizations.

Macedonian companies presented at Stockholm ‘International Bazaar’

09:18 | broj komentara 1 | MIA

 Macedonian companies have been presented at the traditional 'International Bazaar' in Stockholm, organised by the Macedonian Embassy in Sweden.

NBRM Governor: Macedonia has relatively low public debt, there's still room for raising it

09:17 | broj komentara 0 | MIA

 Macedonia is a country with relatively low level of public debt and there is still room for raising it, according to the Governor of the National Bank of Macedonia (NBRM), Dimitar Bogov.

Bank of Greece expects deeper-than-expected recession this year

09:12 | broj komentara 0 | AMNA

Bank of Greece’s governor is expected to present worse-than-expected forecasts over economic developments in the country this year and recommend faster implementation of reforms for the return of the economy to a growth course by 2013, in a report to be published on Tuesday.

EC: Croatia reaches good level of alignment but increased efforts necessary in some domains

09:08 | broj komentara 0 | Hina

Croatia has reached great progress in its preparations for EU membership, while further efforts are needed in a limited number of issues, read a draft monitoring report for three chapters which the Europan Commission is expected to publish on Tuesday.

Ministers Ahmetovic, Dacic and Brajovic sign joint statement on cooperation

08:42 | broj komentara 0 | Fena

Strengthening of cooperation in area of border security is precondition of successful fight against crime in the region, it was stated in the statement signed by the three ministers.

Quarter of a million pieces of cigarettes seized at Kapitan Andreevo checkpoint in a week

08:35 | broj komentara 0 | Focus News Agency

A quarter of a million pieces of cigarettes and more than 76 kilos of loose tobacco have been seized at the Kapitan Andreevo customs checkpoint in a week, the press office of the National Customs Agency announced for FOCUS News Agency.

Bulgaria to be joined in big initiative of Saudi Arabia’s king for investments in agriculture

08:32 | broj komentara 0 | Focus News Agency

The opening of the Saudi market for the Bulgarian business and investments in Bulgaria were among the major topics discussed at today’s meeting between the agriculture ministers of Bulgaria and Saudi Arabia – Miroslav Naydenov and Fahad Balghunaim, FOCUS News Agency

Bulgaria is the only country in Europe without tax police

08:30 | broj komentara 0 | BNR

Bulgarian Financial minister Simeon Djankov has announced that he tasked the National Revenue Agency to prepare legislation changes in relation to the establishment of a tax police in this country.

PM Berisha: Tiranë-Elbasan motorway, greatest impact on Albanians

08:28 | broj komentara 0 | Emg.rs

Tiranë-Elbasan motorway, the most important and difficult segment of Corridor 8 is a road of the highest standards built until today in our country, but even in the Balkans region; it’s 28.2 meters wide, 6 lanes and about 1.7 km of bridge and viaducts. Likewise, the road

EUR 300 million for refugees, EU major donor

06:13 | broj komentara 0 | Tanjug

Around EUR 300 million were raised at the donor conference in Sarajevo on Tuesday, whić makes up 60 percent of the funds needed for providing accommodation to the most vulnerable refugees in Bosnia-Herzegovina (BiH), Montenegro, Croatia and Serbia.

Police cooperation key in countering cyber crime

06:12 | broj komentara 0 | Tanjug

International police cooperation is a key to successful response to cyber crime, officials stated on Tuesday during a conference of regional police chiefs on computer crime in Budva.

FYRMacedonia: Gasoline, diesel prices drop

06:56 | broj komentara 0 | MIA

The new price of EUROSUPER BS-95 is Denar 87.00 per liter, EUROSUPER BS-98 - Denar 88.50, EURODIESEL (DE-V) - Denar 72.50 and extra light household fuel (EL-1) - Denar 61.50, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has decided.

EU Enlargement Commissioner issues new warning to Podgorica

06:54 | broj komentara 0 | MIA

Montenegro is continuing to meet the requirements, notably regarding the rule of law and fundamental human rights, Fule told Mina news agency. The authorities are working on reforms, enforcing laws and establishing results in the fight against organised crime and corruption,

FM Poposki to meet UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon

06:53 | broj komentara 2 | MIA

Foreign Minister Nikola Poposki is set to meet in New York with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. The meeting is expected to focus on judgement of the International Court of Justice and its ignoring especially in context to Macedonia's integration in NATO and EU.

Ivanov: NATO to rethink its positions on Macedonia's membership

06:50 | broj komentara 4 | MIA

Challenges of the modern era are a threat for all of us. Therefore, we invest in our and in Europe's security. The Republic of Macedonia is continuously putting its troops at disposal to safeguard the values of freedom and democracy within the ISAF mission in Afghanistan.

Qatar royal family member buys Greek island

06:45 | broj komentara 0 | ANSAmed

The island's new owners are expected to develop part of the island, it added. The island is located in the Ionian Sea, near Ithaca, and is protected by the Natura 2000 ecological network, the newspaper said.

Croatia: Registered unemployment rate in March 20%

06:42 | broj komentara 0 | tportal.hr

The registered unemployment rate in Croatia in March was 20 per cent, down 0.1 percentage points from February, the Croatian Bureau of Statistics said on Monday.

NSI on Bulgaria’s debt

06:41 | broj komentara 0 | BNR

According to preliminary data of the National Statistical Institute, confirmed by the Eurostat, Bulgaria’s debt for 2011 amounts to EUR 6 304 million or 16.3 percent of GDP.

BH engineers impress Volkswagen

06:39 | broj komentara 0 | Fena

Volkswagen Sarajevo (VW) produced and delivered Volkswagen concern first contingent of special technical equipment which makes processes of production easier and raises security of workers on a higher level. Special device is officially named "kipp troley".

PM Berisha: Albania in first place for 100% e-concessions

10:46 | broj komentara 0 | Emg.rs

Prime Minister Sali Berisha spoke at the meeting of the Council of Ministers about decision on carrying out competing procedures for giving the concession in an electronic way.

Howitt: Smiljkovci incident will not hinder Macedonia's EU integration

10:43 | broj komentara 0 | MIA

European Parliament Rapporteur on Macedonia Richard Howitt says the Smiljkovci murders must not hinder Macedonia's EU accession, urging for the murderers to be found and punished by law, regardless of their identity and ethnic background.

Painter: Keeping Macedonia out of NATO is dangerous precedent

10:42 | broj komentara 18 | MIA

Painter stresses that NATO's central pillar - enlargement is not on the summit agenda, but if countries such as Macedonia, which has met all criteria and continuously contributes to collective security, is not allowed to become member, this weakens the main objective of the

IMF projection for Macedonia realistic: NBRM Governor

10:41 | broj komentara 0 | MIA

National Bank of the Republic of Macedonia (NBRM) Governor Dimitar Bogov has said the International Monetary Fund (IMF) projection that Macedonia's economy will rise by two percent in 2012 and 3.2 percent in 2013 is realistic.

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