Representatives of Greek Cyprus and Turkish Cyprus will visit Athens and Ankara in a couple of weeks, the first time in nearly 50 years. So that, psychological barriers will be crossed, Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu said. Citing that negotiators of theGreek and Turkish Cypriots had a preparatory meeting on Oct. 9, leaders of Greek Cyprus and Turkish Cyprus will …
Read More »EU to support Bulgaria over influx of Syrian refugees
The EU will aid Bulgaria in its efforts to deal with the ongoing refugee influx, Bulgarian Interior Minister Tsvetlin Yovchev said after meeting his colleagues in Luxembourg. Yovchev did not specify on the sum of money Bulgaria is going to receive.
Read More »Romania, Lithuania reaffirm support for Albania’s EU path
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Linas Linkevicius, in his capacity as the holder of the EU’s rotating presidency, and Romanian Foreign Minister, Titus Corlatean, as holder of the Presidency of the South East European Cooperation Process, affirmed their support to Albania’s EU integration on Tuesday during a working visit to Albania.
Read More »Bulgarian President discusses Eastern Partnership with German counterpart
The Presidents of Bulgaria and Germany discussed the political crisis in Europe, the Eastern Partnership and the development of Eastern European and Black Sea region countries. The two heads of state met Tuesday in Krakow, Poland, according to the press office of the Bulgarian President.
Read More »Belgrade, Pristina reach agreement in Brussels
Ivica Dačić said late on Monday after his meeting with Hashim Thaci that it was “one of the most successful meetings in Brussels.” Serbian politicians will be allowed to go to Kosovo during the election campaign, he said.
Read More »Bulgarian FM to visit Moldova
Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kristian Vigenin, will be on an official two-day visit to Moldova on October 7-8, the press office of the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced. Minister Vigenin’s visit will start with a meeting with Moldovan Minister of Foreign
Read More »Serbia to keep good relation with Turkey, says PM
Serbian Prime Minister Ivica Dačić said Friday that Serbia has a genuine intention to develop good and friendly relations with Turkey in all fields. According to him, that it is important for the stability of the region.
Read More »Bulgarian MEP to discuss Syrian refugees with Turkish Minister for European Affairs
Bulgarian MEP Evgeni Kirilov has informed Turkish Minister for European Affairs Egemen Bagis about the serious difficulties Bulgaria is experiencing in relation with the illegal immigration of Syrian refugees, announced the MEP’s office.
Read More »Serbia expects to join EU in the next 10 years
Serbian Prime Minister Ivica Dačić has said that he is “certain” Serbia will become the European Union’s next member. In an interview for CNN, Dačić said, “We would like Serbia to become a member of the European Union as quickly as possible,” and added that he expected this to happen …
Read More »Turkey to increase border control with Bulgaria amid influx of Syrian refugees
Turkey has promised to tighten the control of its border with Bulgaria amid the ongoing influx of Syrian refugees to the EU member state, according to Bulgarian Interior Minister Tsvetlin Yovchev. “I met with the Turkish Interior Minister. Turkey has made a commitment to tighten the measures along
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