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Stavreski: Construction of Corridor 10 section to revive economy

08:25 | broj komentara 0 | MIA

 Construction of Corridor 10 highway section Demir Kapija-Smokvica will begin this summer, which along with other measures, is to help the economy's revival and increase of investments, said Vice Premier and Finance Minister Zoran Stavreski on Tuesday.

FYRMacedonia: Banking system stable, deposits safe

08:24 | broj komentara 0 | MIA

Macedonian banking system remained stable, maintaining high solvency and liquidity despite uncertainty of the EU debt crisis. Stress-tests have shown that Macedonian banks would sustain even the worst-case scenarios, concluded the Financial Stability Committee, which reviewed

Greek government debt slashed to 280.292 billion euro in March

08:19 | broj komentara 0 | AMNA

Following the PSI bond writedown, the Greek central government debt was slashed to 280.292 billion euro at the end of March 2012, down from 367.978 billion euro at the end of December 2011, the Greek General Accounting Office announced on Monday.

Europe prepares for Greek departure from Eurozone

08:15 | broj komentara 0 | Voice of Russia

The EU heads of government meet on Wednesday in Brussels for yet another round of discussions on what exactly to do about Greece.

Greek banks under threat

08:13 | broj komentara 0 | Voice of Russia

Greece is threatened by a banking crisis as foreign account holders and investors are withdrawing their money from Greek banks. They fear that the country may quit the eurozone and their euro accounts will be converted into drachmas – Greece’s pre-euro national currency.

INA to invest HRK 514 mln in EOR project

08:05 | broj komentara 0 | tportal.hr

The oil company INA on Tuesday launched in Ivanic Grad, 25 kilometres southeast from Zagreb, a project for Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR), in which it will invest 514 million kuna (approx. EUR 68.5 million) in the next three years.

Hypo Bank selling its banks in the former Yugoslavia

08:03 | broj komentara 0 | Croatian Times

Hypo Alpe-Adria-Bank International AG has hired Deutsche Bank AG to sell its banks in the former Yugoslavia, said CEO of Hypo Alpe-Adria-Bank, Gottwald Kranebitter yesterday, reported website Tportal.

Bajramovic: Seven to ten thousand workers at warning protest

08:01 | broj komentara 0 | Fena

Seven to ten thousand workers are expected to be at warning protest of Alliance of Independent Unions of BiH, which will be held on May 26 in front of building of Parliament of FBiH in Sarajevo, president of Alliance of Independent Unions of BiH Ismet Bajramovic stated for FENA

January-May: 4247 new persons with Bulgarian citizenship

07:59 | broj komentara 0 | BNR

Bulgarian Vice-President Margarita Popova announced that in the period January 22 – May 22 she has issued decrees according to which Bulgarian citizenship is granted to 4247 persons.

Bulgarian Parliament ratifies agreement for support of Nabucco gas pipeline project

07:58 | broj komentara 0 | BNR

The Bulgarian Parliament has ratified an agreement for support of the Nabucco gas pipeline project. The agreement was signed by Nabucco Gas Pipeline International GMBH and Nabucco Gas Pipeline Bulgaria.

PM Berisha speaks about Himara tragic accident on ABC News

07:55 | broj komentara 0 | Emg.rs

On his way back home from Chicago, Prime Minister Sali Berisha gave an interview to ABC News television about Himara tragic accident of a bus crash killing at least a dozen students. The prime minister said he was in contact with all the relevant agencies and ministries as soon

Six Vraniskovski's associates ordered detention

07:50 | broj komentara 0 | Tanjug

A Macedonian court issued orders for six people suspected of involvement in money laundering together with Serbian Orthodox Church Archbishop of Ohrid Jovan Vraniskovski to be remanded in custody, while thirteen more people had their travel documents taken away from them after a

Quake rocks Bulgaria, N. Greece

20:10 | broj komentara 0 | ekathimerini.com

A strong earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale rocked Bulgaria at 3 a.m. on Tuesday, and was also felt in parts of Northern Greece, and especially Serres.

EBRD: Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia need a defense ring for potential Greek withdrawal from eurozone

08:42 | broj komentara 0 | Romania Business Insider

Erik Berglof, the head economist of EBRD said a defence ring needs to be created around these three countries but Romania, the largest of the three countries, will withstand a potential crisis despite the high Greek exposure.

Top trade insurer eyes restrictions on Greek cover

08:39 | broj komentara 0 | Athensnews.gr

Euler Hermes, the world's No. 1 trade credit insurer, said it might restrict the cover it provides to exporters doing business with Greece, citing fears the country could be forced out of the euro.

FYROM: Gasoline, diesel prices drop

08:32 | broj komentara 0 | MIA

Gasoline prices plummet by Denar 1.5 per liter, while diesel prices are decreased by Denar 0.5, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has decided.

Albanian bus carrying university students falls off cliff, 11 killed

08:31 | broj komentara 0 | MIA

Albanian authorities say a bus carrying university students fell off a cliff, killing 11 people and injuring 22 others.

Bucharest conclusion on FYRMacedonia reiterated in Chicago

08:29 | broj komentara 0 | Emg.rs, MIA

Heads of state and government of NATO member-states reiterate in the Chicago summit declaration the conclusions from the 2008 Bucharest summit, saying they would extend an invitation to the Republic of Macedonia to join the Alliance as soon as a mutually acceptable solution

Chicago Summit strongly welcomes Montenegro progress towards NATO membership

08:27 | broj komentara 0 | Emg.rs

Prime Minister Igor Lukšić voiced satisfaction with “the message of strong encouragement” for Montenegro’s NATO bid that was sent from the Chicago Summit, adding that Montenegro needs to continue its efforts.

Summer school programme at Athens College

08:23 | broj komentara 0 | Athensnews.gr

The Informatics Center (IC) of the Hellenic American Educational Foundation (Athens College and Psychiko College) collaborated with HAEFʼs Free Studies Workshop Programme to develop a programme celebrating artistic and social awareness and advancements.

WB official: Croatian gov't recognised challenges on time

08:20 | broj komentara 0 | tportal.hr

There are two big challenges ahead of Croatia - reducing its fiscal deficit and supporting investments, notably private investments, Harrold told reporters, adding that Croatia's EU entry would be an excellent opportunity for its economic growth.

Science Academy forecasts 1.3% growth for Bulgaria in 2012

08:13 | broj komentara 0 | Novinite.com

The Bulgarian economy will grow with 1.3% during 2012, according to an analysis by the Institute of Economics at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences revealed Monday.

100% of Bulgaria’s territory covered by NATO Anti Missile Defense

08:11 | broj komentara 0 | BNR

100 percent of Bulgaria’s territory is now under the shield with the existing facilities for counteraction against a possible threat by intercontinental ballistic missiles, coming from regions of instability, the Foreign Minister pointed out.

Tomislav Karamarko - new president of HDZ

08:06 | broj komentara 0 | Tanjug

Tomislav Karamarko is the new president of the biggest opposition party in Croatia - the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) - since in the second round he won the votes of 971 delegates at the party's 15th general convention.

Croatia's Best Employer Awards held

09:13 | broj komentara 0 | Croatian Times

METRO Cash & Carry won the award in the large business category (more than 250 employees), with retail chains dm-drogerie and Kozmo 2nd and 3rd respectively.

Greece tourism hit by euro crisis

09:11 | broj komentara 0 | Focus News Agency

Europeans are avoiding vacations to Greece this summer fearing instability sparked by the debt crisis, industry sources say, inflicting a hard blow to the country's already devastated economy, AFP reported.

Danone sells EUR 118 mln of dairy products in Romania

09:07 | broj komentara 0 | Romania Business Insider

Danone Romania sold EUR 118.6 million worth of dairy products last year, 5.7 percent higher than the year before.

OTP Bank turns to loss in Romania in first quarter

09:06 | broj komentara 0 | Romania Business Insider

Hungarian-owned bank OTP Romania made a loss of around EUR 4.1 million in the first quarter of the year, due to lower operational profit and high risk costs; the bank turned a profit in the same period of 2011.

Profit of Slovenian Companies at Five-Year Low

09:05 | broj komentara 0 | STA

Companies in Slovenia generated a total net profit of EUR 457.2m in 2011, which is the lowest in the last five years, 2010 net loss excluded. Companies made EUR 78.63bn in revenues in 2011, which is 8% more than the year before, but the companies' costs also increased by 8%.

Gruevski: Macedonia deserves membership invitation, NATO lacking response

08:45 | broj komentara 3 | MIA

Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski refers in an interview with MIA to the NATO Summit in Chicago, saying he does not expect Macedonia to get the deserved membership invitation due to the Greece's blockade, the unprincipled position and double standards policy of the Alliance, as

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