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- Victory sign Albanian midfielder Basha
Melbourne Victory have bolstered their midfield with the signing of experienced Albanian international Migjen Basha on a two-year deal.
Sydney Morning Herald. Thu, 19 Sep 2019 19:14:45 +1000. - Champions League: Olympiakos 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham throw away a two-goal lead as last season's Champions League finalists are forced to settle for a point against Olympiakos in Greece.
BBC News. Wed, 18 Sep 2019 19:30:52 GMT. - Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece, 51, and son Prince Odysseas, 15, celebrate their joint birthday
Princess Marie-Chantal, 51, and Princess Odysseas of Greece, 15, were joined by loved ones for the event in a private dining room at an unknown venue.
Daily Mail. Wed, 18 Sep 2019 11:28:24 +0100. - Albanians and Serbs remain divided after the War
Crossing Divides: 20-year-old Arian and 16-year-old Selena agree to meet on a bridge between their homes and debate their differences.
BBC News. Tue, 17 Sep 2019 23:20:04 GMT. - The Enchanted World transforms personal tragedy into a 'magical' Apple Arcade game - CNET
Exclusive: Made by developers who survived their war-torn childhood in Bosnia, this story-driven puzzle game charms and inspires.
Jason Hiner. CNET. Mon, 16 Sep 2019 16:00:00 +0000. - Team USA Loses Again, This Time to Serbia
That is the lesson today as Team USA recovers from another loss at the FIBA World Cup, this time to Serbia in the relegation round.
By Chris Sheridan, Contributor. Forbes. Thu, 12 Sep 2019 13:24:59 -0400. - Russian entrepreneur banned from entering Bulgaria in relation to Russophiles case
The ban will be in place for ten years
Tass. Wed, 11 Sep 2019 20:13:42 +0300. - Conor Hourihane to line up at left-back as Republic of Ireland host Bulgaria
Conor Hourihane will step into the breach for the Republic of Ireland against Bulgaria as manager Mick McCarthy considers possible solutions to a fast-approaching problem.
Irish Independent. Tue, 10 Sep 2019 03:30:29 +0100. - France: Wrong anthem debacle mars France-Albania clash
At its best, sport can promote international harmony, but that was not the case at the Stade de France where the hosts played the Andorran anthem for the Albanian team.
The Local. Sun, 08 Sep 2019 15:59:49 +0200. - EU urges Serbia not to stray from its membership path
HELSINKI (AP) - European Union foreign ministers on Friday urged Serbia not to stray from its EU membership path as the Balkans country readies to sign a trade agreement with a Russian-led economic bloc. ...
Lorne Cook. Washington Times. Fri, 30 Aug 2019 05:49:18 -0400. - Kosovo Lawmakers Dissolve Parliament, Pave Way for Election
Lengthy coalition talks are expected before new government can form.
Voice of America. Thu, 22 Aug 2019 05:54:35 -0400. - Earliest evidence of artificial cranial deformation in Croatia during 5th-6th century
People in Croatia during the 5th to 6th centuries may have used cranial modifications to indicate their cultural affiliations, according to a new study.
Science Daily. Wed, 21 Aug 2019 14:27:25 EDT. - Iran Tanker Heads to Greece After Release, Iran Warns US Against Seizure Attempt
An Iranian tanker sailed through the Mediterranean towards Greece on Monday after it was released from detention off Gibraltar, and Tehran said that any at U.S. ...
Newsmax. Mon, 19 Aug 2019 06:18:48 EDT. - Iranian tanker sought by US heading toward Greece
MADRID (AP) - An Iranian supertanker with $130 million worth of light crude oil that the U.S. ...
Ciaran Giles. Washington Times. Mon, 19 Aug 2019 03:33:08 -0400. - Iranian tanker at centre of standoff with U.S., U.K. leaves Gibraltar, heads to Greece
An Iranian tanker headed through the Mediterranean towards Greece on Monday after it was released from detention off Gibraltar, and Tehran said that any U.S. move to seize the vessel again would have "heavy consequences."
CBC News. Sun, 18 Aug 2019 09:48:12 EDT.
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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 2007, the country's estimated population was 3,601,000.
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 2007, the country's estimated population was 4,552,000.
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 2007, the nation's estimated population was 7,323,000.
The Republic of Croatia's capital city is Zagreb, and its currency is the Kuna. Croatian is the nation's main language, and in 2007, Croatia's estimated population was 4,493,000.
The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia's capital city is Skopje, and its currency is the Denar. Macedonian and Albanian are the country's primary languages, and in 2007, the estimated population of Macedonia was 2,056,000.
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 2007 was 685,000.
Serbia's capital city is Belgrade, and its national currency is the Dinar. Serbian is the official language of Serbia, and in 2007, the country's estimated population was 10,150,000.
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.