Bulgarian deputy PM positive on Schengen accession
The number of countries skeptical about allowing Bulgaria to join the EU’s Schengen visa zone has dropped from seven to
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Author: Independent Balkan News Agency
Bulgarian government security council discusses crisis in Macedonia
A meeting of the Bulgarian government’s national security council has been called for May 12 because of the escalation of
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Eurogroup welcomes progress on Greece as country makes IMF payment
Greece’s finance ministry on Monday ordered the payment of a 750 million euro installment to the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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Government in Skopje must act responsibly to restore confidence, Bulgarian FM tells counterpart
The political stability of Macedonia and the preservation of its territorial integrity is particularly important for Bulgaria, Foreign Minister Daniel
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Bulgarian exports increase, but trade balance still negative
Bulgarian exports to non-EU countries increased year-on-year in the first quarter of 2015, and also increased to EU countries in
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Greece prepares for crucial Eurogroup meeting
After a cabinet meeting which lasted more than seven hours on May 10, Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras reportedly expressed
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Armed clashes in Kumanovo between police and armed group
There were armed clashes on May 9 between police and an armed group in the centre of Kumanovo in northern Macedonia.
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Bulgarian government claims ‘progress’ in Roma integration strategy
Bulgaria’s cabinet has approved a report that sees “progress” in some areas of the country’s plan for Roma integration. The
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Bulgaria and Serbia expand list of border crossings for readmission of illegal migrants
Bulgaria’s cabinet has approved an expansion of the list of border crossings with Serbia for handing back people residing illegally.
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