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- Hanukkah sling stone that was used against Jewish rebels more than 2,000 years ago found in Israel
A sling stone found in Israel may provide more evidence of the Hanukkah story. It features the name of an ancient Greece king who is said to have killed a Jewish leader of the Maccabees.
Daily Mail. Mon, 29 Nov 2021 23:45:26 GMT. - Furness makes history as Northern Ireland hit nine against North Macedonia
Northern Ireland end a memorable year on a high with a 9-0 victory over North Macedonia in World Cup qualifying.
BBC News. Mon, 29 Nov 2021 20:55:32 GMT. - Serbia saves about 1 bln euros thanks to favorable price on Russian gas - president
Aleksandar Vucic promised that further work will be continued and the country will have the lowest price in Europe
Tass. Mon, 29 Nov 2021 07:26:01 +0300. - Several thousand rally in Belgrade after scuffles day before
Several thousand people have rallied in Belgrade for another environmental protest, a day after demonstrators blocked bridges and roads in several locations in Serbia, and scuffled with riot police who deployed to stop them
Via Ap News Wire. The Independent. Sun, 28 Nov 2021 13:38:55 GMT. - Austria Arrests 15 Smugglers Plying Balkan Migrant Route
Austrian authorities have busted a human trafficking network that brought hundreds of migrants into the country through the Balkans.
Radio Liberty. Sun, 28 Nov 2021 03:17:10 +0000. - Greece opens two more 'closed' migrant camps
KOS, Greece (AFP) - Greece on Saturday (Nov 27) opened two more of its new "closed" migrant camps that have been criticised by rights groups for their restrictive measures.
Straits Times. Sun, 28 Nov 2021 09:48:28 +0800. - Wales thrash Greece in Women's World Cup qualifier - highlights & report
Wales cruise to a 5-0 win over Greece to maintain the positive start to their 2023 World Cup qualifying campaign.
BBC News. Fri, 26 Nov 2021 21:12:24 GMT. - Bus crash kills at least 45, including 12 children: Officials
At least 45 people, including a dozen children, were killed after a tourist bus from North Macedonia crashed and caught fire in Bulgaria early Tuesday, officials said.
ABC News. Tue, 23 Nov 2021 14:53:25 -0500. - Bulgaria Bus Crash Kills Dozens
The bus, which had Macedonian plates, caught fire on a highway on the way back from a trip to Istanbul, officials said.
Boryana Dzhambazova and Livia Albeck-ripka. New York Times. Tue, 23 Nov 2021 18:50:17 +0000. - Children among at least 45 people killed in bus crash in Bulgaria
Television footage showed the bus charred and gutted by fire in the middle of the highway, which was wet from rain.
Sydney Morning Herald. Wed, 24 Nov 2021 02:02:07 +1100. - Bus crash in Bulgaria kills at least 45 people including 12 children
A bus carrying tourists back to North Macedonia crashed and caught fire in western Bulgaria early Tuesday, killing at least 45 people, including a dozen children, authorities said.The tragedy occurred on a motorway at 2am ...
New Zealand Herald. Tue, 23 Nov 2021 20:43:49 +1200. - Bus crash in Bulgaria kills at least 45 people
A bus crash in western Bulgaria early Tuesday has killed at least 45 people, authorities said.
Fox News. Tue, 23 Nov 2021 08:33:35 GMT. - Kostas Tsimikas Gives Liverpool Left An Alternative To Andy Robertson
The Greece international is similar in style to Trent Alexander-Arnold.
By James Nalton, Contributor. Forbes. Sat, 20 Nov 2021 07:03:19 -0500. - Biden administration considering sending some evacuees who can't clear vetting process back to Afghanistan: report
The Biden administration is mulling plans to send some Afghan evacuees at a U.S. military base in Kosovo back to Afghanistan should they not pass a vigorous vetting process to come stateside, CNN ...
Ellen Mitchell. The Hill. Thu, 18 Nov 2021 17:59:59 +0000. - Greece signs LOI with the Netherlands for second-hand frigates and minehunters
Greece has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with the Netherlands for the possible transfer of two modernised Karel Doorman (M)-class frigates and six ...
Janes 360. Tue, 02 Nov 2021 13:35:13 Z.
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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.