Ukraine’s Avakov says 21 dead in Mariupol after clashes on Victory Day
At least 21 people died in clashes between Ukrainian forces and pro-Russian separatists in the eastern Ukrainian city of Mariupol
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Month: May 2014
Plevneliev and Gauck: EU must loudly speak out on Ukrainian crisis
Bulgarian President Rossen Plevneliev and his German counterpart Joachim Gauck agree that the European Union must loudly voice its opinion
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Bulgaria’s opposition to file motion of no confidence over energy policy
Bulgaria’s opposition party GERB has said it plans to file a motion of no confidence in the government of Prime
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Tensions in CEE with parallel celebrations of Europe Day, Victory Day on May 9
The atmosphere in a number of Central and Eastern European countries – especially Ukraine – was anything but celebratory as
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After Croatia, Montenegro faces a border dispute with Kosovo
After the unresolved border dispute with Croatia regarding Prevlaka peninsula, Montenegro has encountered a new border dispute with Kosovo. The
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Putin lobbies for Chinese backing in Ukraine standoff
Russian President Vladimir Putin is due to travel to China later this month, hoping to seal energy deals and build
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Ukraine separatists to hold secession vote on May 11
Pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine say they voted unanimously on Thursday in favor of holding a referendum on independence on
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Ukraine’s Victory Day celebrations curtailed because of fears of war, violence
For the first time in the history of independent Ukraine, Victory Day celebrations will be held in a war-like atmosphere
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Professor Robert Winston opens Sofia Science Festival
Professor Robert Winston, well-known for his several BBC television series and a pioneer in IVF, was the star opening speaker
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