:News Archive
14. February 2012.
Albanian Gov't declares civil emergency situation in snowstorm-hit areas
10:08 | 
0 | Emg.rs
Prime Minister Sali Berisha chaired the extraordinary meeting of the Council of Ministers today evening gathered to declare the Civil Emergency Situation (natural disaster area) in the local governance units of Shkodër, Kukës, Dibër, Korçë region and Librazhd.
Turkey welcomes formation of Council of Ministers, Izetbegovic in Ankara this week
10:11 | 0 | Fena
During the visit, Izetbegovic will talk to president of Turkey Abdullah Gül, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ahmet Davutoğlu, Deputy Turkish Prime Minister Ali Babacan, Minister for Food, Agriculture and Cattle Breeding Mehdi Eker and other Turkish officials.
Ashton and Fule congratulate formation of Council of Ministers of BiH
10:12 | 0 | Fena
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and vice president of the European Commission Catherine Ashton and Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighborhood Policy Stefan Füle congratulated BiH on formation of Council of Ministers.
BiH: Mines at -26 degrees manage to maintain regular production of coal
10:13 | 0 | Fena
"Despite the problems created by huge snowfall and extremely cold temperatures that have fallen to -26 degrees Celsius, the mines managed to increase production and deliver coal to the power plants," said Elektroprivreda BiH.
Wizz Air to start Sofia - Budapest flights in April 2012
10:15 | 0 | Sofia Echo News
Low-cost airline Wizz Air will begin flights between Bulgaria's capital city Sofia and Budapest on April 3 2012, according to a notice on the website of Sofia Airport.
Chaos continues as further snow hits Croatia
10:16 | 0 | Croatian Times
Sub zero temperatures and heavy snowfall over the whole of the country at the weekend led to further chaos as over 3,000 homes were left without power.
First regional chocolate festival taking place in Zagreb
10:20 | 0 | tportal.hr
The first regional chocolate festival "Zagreb Chocofest", which is taking place in the Croatian capital's central square on February 10-14, has brought together some 20 exhibitors, including for the first time the Russian chocolate producer Korkunov.
Croatian gov't introduces 2012 budget proposal
10:21 | 0 | tportal.hr
The Croatian government introduced a 2012 budget proposal on Monday, projecting expenditures at HRK 118.84 billion (HRK 3.4 billion less than last year) and revenues at HRK 108.95 billion (1.4 per cent more than in 2011).
Turkey: First Turkish coffee museum opened in Istanbul
10:23 | 0 | ANSAmed
Turkish coffee, one of the country's symbols, now has its ''first museum'' where visitors can learn how to make it correctly and have the opportunity to receive a certificate.
The EU continues to stand by the Greek people
10:25 | 0 | Emg.rs
The EU continues to stand by the Greek people. The Greek authorities and political forces should now take full ownership and make the case for the second programme, and then fully implement it, in order to ensure the return of the country to sustainable economic growth and job
Greece: PASOK MP Mayia Tsokli resigns
10:40 | 0 | Athensnews.gr
Pasok state deputy Mayia Tsokli on Monday announced that she was resigning from her seat in Parliament, in a letter sent to Parliament President Philippos Petsalnikos.
Greece: Government websites go down overnight
10:41 | 0 | Athensnews.gr
Authorities are investigating whether or not the prime minister’s website as well as other government officials, political parties sites have been hacked.
Heated vote alters correlation of powers in Greek parliament
10:43 | 0 | AMNA
The new parliamentary blueprint on Monday morning is PASOK with 131 seats, ND with 62 seats, LAOS with 14 seats, the Communist Party of Greece (KKE) with 21 seats, the Coalition of the Radical Left (SYRIZA parliamentary alliance) with 9 seats, and 63 Independents
Government declares energy state of crisis, no restrictions for now
10:45 | 0 | MIA
The Government has declared an energy state of crisis, recommending energy savings, but without power restrictions and increase of electricity prices for now.
Australian government erases term "Slav-Macedonian", to use "Macedonian"
10:47 | 3 | MIA
After a long-standing lobbying campaign, the Australian government has withdrawn the so-called Slav-Macedonian Directive, by which the Macedonian community was renamed in 1994, said the Australian-Macedonian Human Rights Committee (AMHRC).
FYRMacedonia: Gasoline, diesel prices upped
10:48 | 0 | Emg.rs
Oil derivatives retail prices increase by 1.57 percent as of Monday midnight, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has decided.
Romania: Big freeze kills 6 in last 24 hours, death toll stands at 74
10:50 | 0 | Agerpres
Six persons were killed by the big freeze in Romania in the last 24 hours, with the death toll raising to 74 because of severe weather conditions, the Health Ministry (MS) reported.
Merkel: Macedonia should join NATO, Germany prepared to assist
22:26 | 15 | MIA
Germany is a strong supporter of Macedonia at political and economic level and is once again offering its assistance in all spheres. Both countries foster cordial overall relations, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and PM Nikola Gruevski concluded Tuesday at their hour-long
