Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Bulgaria U-turn supports EU expansion in Balkans

Bulgaria

The action is a U-turn for former Prime Minister Boyko Borisov. Who rejected discussions with Macedonian in 2019 over the interpretation of Balkan history. Bulgaria’s opposition has decided to support lifting the country’s veto on the commencement of accession discussions with North Macedonia. Bulgaria opposition has decided to support lifting the country’s veto on the … Read more

N.Macedonia says EU candidacy held ‘hostage’ by Bulgaria

EU

Bulgaria is holding his country’s long-held dream of joining the EU “hostage”. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz during a brief visit to the Balkans. The two countries have long sparred over history and language. North Macedonia’s prime minister said on Saturday that neighboring Bulgaria is holding his country’s long-held dream of joining the EU “hostage.” Speaking … Read more

Germany boss Flick wary of Mancini’s under-fire Italy

Germany

Italy to host Germany in Nations League clash at Bologna. Hansi Flick wary of Italy’s under-pressure head coach Roberto Mancini. Azzurri are still reeling after missing out on World Cup qualification. Germany boss Hansi Flick expects Italy’s under-pressure head coach Roberto Mancini to come out firing and inspire the European champions in Saturday’s Nations League … Read more

Bulgaria industry on tenterhooks after Russia gas cut

Bulgaria

The suspension of Russian gas supplies to Bulgaria last week has left businesses large and small scurrying, fearing delivery delays and price hikes. “We are already on the brink. We’ll have to raise our prices further,” said Valery Krastev, who owns a bread factory in the northern town of Montana. “How will people pay for … Read more

Italy PM urges ‘stronger’ EU that spreads east

Italy

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi on Tuesday stated the EU wishes to emerge stronger from the historic challenges thrown up by way of the struggle in Ukraine, which includes by way of increasing eastwards. The conflict, he advised the European Parliament in Strasbourg, changed into “a safety, humanitarian, electricity and economic crisis all rolled into one” that … Read more

Random COVID-19 testing kicks off in North Macedonia

north macedonia

SKOPJE – Random COVID-19 testing kicked off across North Macedonia on Monday, in order to determine the percentage of the population that is immunized against the virus. According to the country’s Health Minister Bekim Sali, the random serology testing will show “the real immunity of the population against the virus.” Sali said that a total … Read more

Serbia, Spain qualify for 2022 World Cup, Portugal stunned

Serbia

LISBON: Cristiano Ronaldo’s hopes of playing in a record-equalling fifth World Cup hang in the balance after Serbia stunned Portugal 2-1 in Lisbon to qualify for the 2022 World Cup. Framing this. pic.twitter.com/bG1oLoQRqB — Serbian Football (@SerbianFooty) November 14, 2021 Spain and Croatia did secure their places in Qatar on Sunday thanks to 1-0 wins … Read more