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- England 8-0 North Macedonia: Lionesses thrash visitors in Sarina Wiegman's first match
England thrash North Macedonia in Sarina Wiegman's first game in charge to open their World Cup qualifying campaign.
BBC News. Fri, 17 Sep 2021 20:12:42 GMT. - A third flight carrying Afghans, US and European citizens from Kabul arrives in Doha
European nationals on board included those from Belgium, Britain, Croatia, Germany, the Netherlands and Italy.
Straits Times. Sat, 18 Sep 2021 02:41:06 +0800. - DSEI 2021: Babcock outlines Arrowhead 140 bid for Greece
Babcock has outlined to Janes its approach to the four pillars required for Greece's naval procurement programme, for which it is bidding the Arrowhead 140 frigate.
Janes 360. Fri, 17 Sep 2021 15:20:13 Z. - Foreign ombudsmen give high marks to organization of voting, says key Russian official
According to Zoran Pasalic, an ombudsman from Serbia, the elections are organized in a way that complies with the law and democratic principles
Tass. Fri, 17 Sep 2021 17:34:11 +0300. - Controversial Eurozone Accession: Concerns Rise as Bulgaria Prepares to Join the Euro
Bulgaria has significant problems with corruption and money laundering. Nevertheless, the European Union is prepared to accept the country as the next member of the eurozone. Many fear that might be a bad idea.
Spiegel Online. Fri, 17 Sep 2021 16:26:55 +0200. - England captain Houghton out of World Cup qualifier
England captain Steph Houghton is out of Friday's World Cup qualifier against North Macedonia because of an ankle injury.
BBC News. Fri, 17 Sep 2021 12:25:43 GMT. - India Hicks, 54, heads off on her luxurious Greek honeymoon in style
Prince Charles ' goddaughter India Hicks, 54, donned an all white personalised Nina Morris suit as she headed off on her luxurious honeymoon to Greece in style.
Daily Mail. Thu, 16 Sep 2021 18:58:36 +0100. - Serbian Unity Day Celebrations In Belgrade Prompt Unease In The Wider Region
A ceremony to mark Serbian National Unity Day was held in front of a monument in Belgrade to 12th-century Serbian ruler Stefan Nemanja. ...
Radio Liberty. Thu, 16 Sep 2021 14:12:00 +0000. - In Albania, Afghan Refugees Live in Luxury and Trauma
Albania, which has committed to taking in up to 4,000 refugees from Afghanistan, is housing several hundred in resorts on the Adriatic coast.
Andrew Higgins. New York Times. Wed, 15 Sep 2021 14:17:07 +0000. - Merkel: Integrating Balkans into EU is strategic for both
German Chancellor Angela Merkel says it's in the European Union's own strategic interests to integrate the Balkans into the 27-nation bloc
Via Ap News Wire. The Independent. Mon, 13 Sep 2021 20:00:06 GMT. - Serbia cries with Djokovic over lost chance to make history
Serbia awoke to disappointment on Monday after Novak Djokovic failed in his attempt to make tennis history by becoming the first man in more than 50 years to win a calendar-year Grand Slam.
Fox News. Mon, 13 Sep 2021 12:26:08 GMT. - Europe Travel: Greece, Portugal, Ireland, Croatia Stay Open, Without New Restrictions, To U.S. Tourists
Along with Greece, a number of European countries have decided to ignore the EU Council recommendation to impose stricter rules on U.S. visitors.
By Cecilia Rodriguez, Senior Contributor. Forbes. Fri, 10 Sep 2021 11:15:14 -0400. - 14 Dead in North Macedonia After Fire Rips Through COVID Field Hospital
Facility in western city of Tetovo was set up to deal with regional surge in COVID-19 cases.
Voice of America. Thu, 09 Sep 2021 12:06:55 -0400. - Police Clash with Opponents of Serbian Church in Montenegro
At least 14 people have been detained. The ceremony Sunday morning in the former capital Cetinje angered opponents of the Serbian church in Montenegro.
Voice of America. Sun, 05 Sep 2021 17:11:57 -0400. - Telecom Stock Roundup: T to Bring Automotive 5G, NOK's Multi-Country Deal & More
While AT&T (T) is aiming to bring 5G connectivity in vehicles, Nokia (NOK) is deploying 5G core network solutions for A1 Telekom Austria Group across Bulgaria, Serbia and Slovenia.
Supriyo Bose. Zacks. Thu, 26 Aug 2021 12:22:00 GMT.
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Facts about The Balkans
The Republic of Albania's capital city is Tirana, and its currency is the Lek. Albanian is the primary language used in Albania, and in 2020, the country's estimated population was 2,877,797.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's capital city is Sarajevo, and its currency is the Konvertible Marka. Bosnian, Serbian, and Croatian are the primary languages used in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and in 2020, the country's estimated population was 3,280,819.
The Republic of Bulgaria's capital city is Sofia, and its currency is the Lev. Bulgarian is the primary language used in Bulgaria, and in 2020, the nation's estimated population was 6,948,445.
The Republic of Croatia's capital city is Zagreb, and its currency is the Kuna. Croatian is the nation's main language, and in 2020, Croatia's estimated population was 4,105,267.
The North Macedonia's capital city is Skopje, and its currency is the Denar. Macedonian and Albanian are the country's primary languages, and in 2020, the estimated population of North Macedonia was 2,083,374.
The Republic of Montenegro's capital cities are Podgorica and Cetinje, and its currency is the Euro. Montenegrin is the official language of Montenegro, and the nation's estimated population in 2020 was 628,066.
Serbia's capital city is Belgrade, and its national currency is the Dinar. Serbian is the official language of Serbia, and in 2020, the country's estimated population was 8,737,371.
The Hellenic Republic, commonly known as Greece, is also one of the Baltic States. Please visit the Greece News page for more extensive news about the nation of Greece.