Turkish ambassador to Bulgaria İsmail Aramaz says that the visa system for Turkish citizens wanting to enter Bulgaria is a “serious obstacle to the future development of bilateral relations”. “Our government constantly urges the Bulgarian authorities to consider this issue,” he said. “In the previous instance, our prime minister, Recep …
Read More »EC keeps close eye on situation at Bulgarian-Greek border
The European Commission (EC) keeps a close eye on the development of the situation at the Bulgarian-Greek border, said Charlotte Arwidi, spokesperson of the European Commissioner for Enterprise and Industry, commenting on the protests of Greek
Read More »Czech President stresses that EU should involve in Macedonia-Greece name dispute
The EU should be proactive in solving the notorious dispute between Greece and Macedonia over the latter’s name, according to Czech President Vaclav Klaus. Klaus welcomed in Prague on Tuesday Macedonian President George Ivanov making it clear he can understand Macedonia’s effort to enter the EU and he does not …
Read More »Kosovo election results certified
The final results of the December snap general election in Kosovo were published on Monday (February 7th), almost two months after the process started. The Central Election Commission (CEC) confirmed that all appeals
Read More »Turkish Cypriots upset after statements by Erdogan
Turkish Cypriot trade union members and supporters of left-wing parties joined a march in the northern part of Nicosia on Monday (February 7th) against what they described as “belittling” statements by Turkish Prime
Read More »NATO Secretary-General calls for peaceful solutions to political dispute in Albania
NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen is urging Albania to stick to the democratic values of the Alliance. “I strongly condemn violence and I urge all parties to seek peaceful solutions to political dispute,”
Read More »High Representative Valentin Inzko calls for government formation in Bosnia
High Representative Valentin Inzko called on Monday (February 7th) for immediate government formation at the canton, Federation of BiH and state levels. “Four months after the October elections, voters are witnessing only stalemate and irresponsible politics,” Inzko said during the meeting.
Read More »Albania: The Wider Implications of a Political Crisis-Turned Violent
By IsaIntel A fourth protester has died as a result of a gunshot wound during 21 January protest rallies outside the Albanian Prime Minister’s Office, bringing the death toll to four. At the same time, protesters, led by Socialist Party leader Edi Rama, have vowed to stage another round of …
Read More »Political crisis continue in Macedonia
Macedonian opposition continues boycotting the work of the parliament. At yesterday’s meeting of political leaders organised by President Gjorge Ivanov, the parliamentary represented parties did not reach an agreement for overcoming the political crisis in the country. Leader of opposition Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (SDSM) Branko Crvenkovski accused Prime …
Read More »Finland’s Astrid Thors: Romania’s potential Schengen entry depends on Bulgaria’s technical assessment
Finland’s Minister of Migration and European Affairs Astrid Thors visited Romania on Monday and Tuesday where she met with its Foreign Minister Teodor Baconschi. Romania’s potential Schengen entry depends on Bulgaria’s technical assessment, which is scheduled for March, Thors said.
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