Romanians march in record numbers against gold mining project
More than 15 000 people took to the streets on the night of September 15 2013 in Bucharest and further
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Author: Independent Balkan News Agency
War of words in Cyprus over extended and Sunday working hours
Should the Cypriot government look into permanently extending opening hours for retailers as part of its plans to revive the
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Erdogan prepares to announce ‘democratisation package’
The Turkish government is preparing to open a new package of democratisation to escape possible sentences imposed by the Court
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Bulgarian anti-government protests reach third month on September 14
As Bulgaria heads for the autumn of 2013, after three months of protests demanding the resignation of the Bulgarian Socialist
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Greece steps up efforts to attract foreign investors
Russian tycoon Dmitry Rybolovlev (photo) held talks on September 12 2013 with Greek deputy minister of development and competition, Notis
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Bulgaria moves to amend permanent residence provisions in Foreigners Act
The Bulgarian Socialist Party government has revived amendments to the Foreigners Act that would allow foreigners who have deposited more
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Greek unemployment hits new record at 27.9% in June 2013
With jobless people numbering a total of 1 403 698, Greece hit a new negative record in its unemployment rate
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Greek banks looking to cut staff by 5000 by the end of the year
Following the success of Piraeus Bank’s voluntary redundancy scheme, to which nearly 2200 employees agreed – representing 12 per cent
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Bulgaria reshuffles funds to make a small dent in youth unemployment
The Bulgarian government said on September 11 that it was granting a further 104 000 leva (about 52 000 euro)
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