As winter looms over Bosnia and Herzegovina, the specter of escalating gas prices is casting a cold shadow on citizens already grappling with economic uncertainties. The recent decision by the Bulgarian Parliament to impose a tax on gas transportation is […]
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With new regulations that have left many Albanian citizens scratching their heads, the government is set to implement a significant spike in property taxes, particularly targeting residential and commercial landowners. The proposed amendments, part of the draft Law on the
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SKOPJE — The Ministry of Justice in North Macedonia has announced the submission of a draft law on amnesty, marking a significant step in the country’s legal evolution. This move comes as the Balkan nation grapples with the challenges of
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SOFIA – In a move to curb the appeal of vaping to younger users, Bulgaria has announced a ban on the sale of flavored electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco products. The prohibition, set to take effect from January 1, 2024,
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ATHENS — A heated confrontation erupted in the Greek Parliament between Nikos Androulakis, the president of the Panhellenic Socialist Movement (PASOK), and Makis Voridis, the Minister of State, over changes to the Anti-Terrorism Act and the backdrop of a wiretapping
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Skopje – In North Macedonia, the government’s attempt to relieve prison overcrowding with an amnesty law faces political hurdles and public skepticism. Prime Minister Dimitar Kovacevski announced that the draft law, aiming to release and reduce prison sentences for light
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ATHENS — A new draft law from the Greek Ministry of Labor and Social Security was introduced to Greece’s parliament for discussion in August 2023. One month later, the Greek Parliament’s Plenary Session witnessed a heated debate over the labor
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TIRANA – Lulzim Basha, Chairman of the Democratic Party in Albania, has unveiled a comprehensive electoral reform package, signaling a potential shift towards a new constitution for the Balkan nation. This move comes as Albania seeks to modernize its political
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Bucharest – In a bold move to address rampant tax evasion, Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced a comprehensive tax reform, according to Romanian daily Cotidianul.ro. Romania, grappling with the largest tax evasion rate in the European Union, over 10%
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PRISTINA — Tensions flared outside the European Union Rule of Law Mission (EULEX) headquarters in Fushë-Kosovo on September 15, as veterans of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) staged a protest against recent raids and confiscations by the Specialized Prosecutor’s Office.
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