—🇺🇸/🇪🇺/🇷🇺 NEW: The United States aims to purchase the European section of the "Nord Stream" pipeline in order to resell Russian gas, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated.

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—💸 NOTICE: The window for the free exchange of Bulgarian lev (BGN) banknotes and coins at commercial banks and selected Bulgarian Post branches will officially close on June 30, 2026.

➡️ All exchanges are processed at the fixed conversion rate of 1 EUR = 1.95583 BGN.

➡️ While commercial entities may introduce service fees starting July 1, the Bulgarian National Bank will continue to exchange the currency free of charge indefinitely.

➡️ For single transactions exceeding 30,000 BGN, individuals must provide the respective bank with at least three business days' advance notice.

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—❗️🇦🇱 BALKAN SPECTATOR NOTICE: If you are at the ongoing protests in Albania, or have recently attended them, and have original videos or photos recorded by yourself that you would like us to publish, feel free to send them through the channel’s direct messages.

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—🇺🇸/🇷🇸 WATCH: Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich stated that US President Donald Trump will find a new strategic ally in Southeast Europe in Milorad Dodik, the leader of Republika Srpska.

➡️ According to Blagojevich, this shift follows the recent electoral defeat of Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán, a long-standing ally of the Trump administration in the region.

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—🇷🇴/🇮🇳 NEW: The Bucharest Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIB) has opened a representation office in New Delhi.

➡️ CCIB leadership noted that the office will help position Romania as a vital link between the European Union and India amid the EU-India Free Trade Agreement, with additional expansions planned for Japan and China.

🔗 AGERPRES

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—🇲🇰 NEW: Petar Bogojeski, President of MK party, has publicly advocated for the unification of all Macedonians, stating that the European Union offers the only viable geopolitical framework for this cause in the 21st century.

➡️ He emphasized that while Macedonia has sustained itself independently for millennia, EU accession is now essential to achieve national unity.

🔗 Petar Bogojeski's statement on X

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—🇷🇸/🇻🇪 NEW: Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has extended his deepest condolences to Venezuela following the devastating earthquake that recently struck the country.

➡️ In a statement addressed to the Venezuelan people and President Delcy Rodríguez, Vučić expressed Serbia's solidarity, wishing a swift recovery to the injured and courage to the rescue teams.

➡️ He emphasized that Serbia stands ready to provide any necessary assistance to help its friendly nation recover from the natural disaster.

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—🇧🇬/🇻🇪 NEW: Bulgaria has expressed its profound condolences to Venezuela following the tragic and destructive earthquake that has claimed numerous lives.

➡️ In an official statement, the Bulgarian government voiced its solidarity with the Venezuelan people during this period of suffering and extended hopes for a swift and full recovery for all those affected by the disaster.

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—❗️🇻🇪 WATCH: The two massive earthquakes that recently shook Venezuela released a combined energy output equivalent to approximately 260 nuclear bombs, a prominent geologist told media outlet Infobae.

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—🇹🇷/🇻🇪 TRT Balkan BHSC: “We deeply appreciate this message of support and the willingness shown by Türkiye to stand with the Venezuelan people during these difficult times, said Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez."

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—🇦🇱 Protesters turn "fuck you" chants against Albanian PM Edi Rama

➡️ Following an interview with the Financial Times where PM Edi Rama reportedly directed the profanity toward demonstrators, protesters across Albania have reclaimed the insult, chanting it back at the leader in the streets.

➡️ The incident has intensified the ongoing anti-government demonstrations, with opposition voices demanding his immediate resignation.

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—🇻🇪 The earthquake in Venezuela is the strongest in the country in more than 100 years

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—🇭🇷/🇻🇪 MFA Croatia: "Croatia stands in solidarity with the people of Venezuela following the devastating earthquake of 24 June."

🔗 Full statement of Croatia's MFA on X

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—🇬🇷/🇻🇪 Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs:

Greece expresses its solidarity with the people of Venezuela following the devastating earthquake near Caracas.

We extend our deepest condolences to the families of the victims and stand by all those affected.

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—🇷🇴/🇻🇪 NEW: Romania is actively exploring solutions to coordinate with emergency teams on the ground to support urgent search and rescue efforts following the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.

➡️ Extending its sincere condolences to the families of the victims, the Romanian government has also wished a swift recovery to those injured in the disaster.

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