Bulgaria
Greece
American Producer Arrested for Trying to Set-up TV Station in Greece on Behalf of Russian Oligarch
American TV producer John Hanick aka “Jack Hanick,” United States citizen, has been charged with violating the Crimea-related United States sanctions in connection with his years-long work in Greece, Bulgaria and Russia for the sanctioned Russian oligarch Konstantin Malofeyev.
According...
Energy
Greece in Race to Reduce Energy Dependence on Russia
Greece is in a race to reduce energy dependence on Russia following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Tuesday.
Speaking in Parliament Mitsotakis said: “We cannot rule out attempts by Russia to blackmail. We all realize...
Energy
Energy Crisis: Greece in Talks with Bulgaria Over Joint Nuclear Project
Greece is in talks with Bulgaria on building a new nuclear power plant on Bulgarian territory to also be used by Greece in order to cover part of its energy needs.
Bulgaria's Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Asen Vassilev,...
Europe
Nazi Salute Sparks Uproar in European Parliament
A Bulgarian nationalist MEP gave a Nazi salute in the chamber of the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Wednesday, after he spoke during a debate on the rule of law in Poland and Hungary.
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Angel Dzhambazki of the Bulgarian nationalist...
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek Heritage Uncovered at the Black Sea Coast of Bulgaria
Ancient Greek heritage from six centuries before Christ has been uncovered by archaeologists exploring the ancient Hellenic colony of Apollonia Pontica in modern-day Bulgaria.
According to the Archaeology in Bulgaria news site, the dig has uncovered the well-preserved remains of...
Europe
Dozens Killed in Bulgaria Bus Crash
At least 46 people were killed in an overnight bus accident in Bulgaria, among them several children, officials said Tuesday.
"We have an enormous tragedy here," Bulgarian interim Prime Minister Stefan Yanev told reporters. Interior Minister Boyko Rashkov said: "People...
Europe
Bulgaria Blocks Start of North Macedonia’s EU Accession Talks
The nation of Bulgaria refused to give its approval for North Macedonia, the former nation of FYROM, to begin the preliminary talks to join the European Union on Tuesday.
The surprise move in effect stops the accession process of the small...
Archaeology
Experts Say First Pre-Human Lived in Northern Greece-Balkan Area
Researchers have found evidence that the link in the lineage of the great apes and humans took place in the Eastern Mediterranean -- not in Africa -- and that the first pre-human, or hominin, walked in the Northern Greece-Balkans...
Diplomacy
Greek Northern Port Aspires to Become Energy Hub After Bulgaria Deal
The leaders of Greece and Bulgaria signed a deal on Monday in Athens that will allow Bulgaria to participate in a planned liquefied natural gas terminal at the port of Alexandroupolis in northeastern Greece.
The project, which has strong support...
Greece
Travellers to Greece from Romania, Bulgaria must Show Negative Coronavirus Test
Greek health authorities have decided that travelers from Romania and Bulgaria arriving to Greece must present negative Covid-19 test results otherwise they will not be allowed to enter the country.
The measure will apply from the morning of Tuesday, July...