Croatian military to be further strengthened with Black Hawk helicopters
The government on Wednesday adopted decisions that would strengthen the human resources capacity of the Croatian Air Force and contribute to the use and maintenance of Black Hawk helicopters. “In a historic week for Croatia and the Croatian military, with…
The production and use of some types of plastic bags is prohibited in Kosovo
The administrative directive to ban the use of plastic bags, which came into effect on September 29 of this year, aims to promote recycling and improve environmental sustainability in the country. The administrative directive to ban the use of plastic…
From Spain to Romania, the two-month cycling journey of two bike lovers
Paul from Cluj and Valentin from Sibiu partnered for a two-month bike ride from Spain’s Barcelona to Romania, which saw them cycling over 3,000 kilometers. At the end of the journey, the Sibiu two-wheel lover confessed that he is set…
Thessaloniki Port Authority: Strategic investment in the Port of Volos
On September 28, 2023, the Board of Directors of the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) decided to declare Thessaloniki Port Authority S.A. (ThPA) as the Preferred Investor for the acquisition of 67% of the shares of “Volos Port Authority…
Roaming charges between Macedonian citizens and EU countries reduce by up to 30 percent, prices to align as of 2028
Starting from October roaming prices between Macedonian citizens and EU countries will be reduced by 30 percent, Minister of Information Society and Administration, Azir Aliu, told a press conference on Wednesday. “The agreement signed between EU and Western Balkans operators…
Bulgarian MEPs Make Breakthrough in Defending Rose Oil Industry
The European Parliament (EP) will work against any new EU legislation on essential oils and will ask the European Commission (EC) to wait at least six years before publishing a report on their impact on human health, the GERB party…
World press praise Galatasaray’s vital win against Manchester United
Galatasaray’s vital 3-2 UEFA Champions League Group A win against Manchester United on Tuesday was the main topic of the world sports press. The Lions’ Mauro Icardi and the Red Devils’ Rasmus Hojlund’s performances were praised, while United goalie Andre…
ECB Vice-President praises Cyprus economic progress
European Central Bank (ECB) Vice-President Luis de Guindos commended Cyprus’ remarkable economic improvement and the recent upgrade of Cyprus’ economy by two rating agencies, speaking after a meeting with Cyprus Central Bank Governor, Constatinos Herodotou in Nicosia. The two officials…
Government introduces plastic bag ban
The Government has passed the Bill on Waste Management that bans use of lightweight plastic bags, said Minister of Ecology, Spatial Planning and Urbanism Ana Novakovic Djurovic. She underscored that it was the most important law in the environmental protection…
Italian mothers getting older, 1st child after 32 on average
Italian mothers are getting older and older and the average age of having their first child is over 32, the health ministry said in a report on birth rate Tuesday. It said “the phenomenon of childlessness is continuing too”. Some…
EP President Metsola: The EU is not complete without the region of the Western Balkans
The European future of the Western Balkans is imperative as a geostrategic investment in a stable, strong and reunited Europe based on common values, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said in a statement to FENA. Metsola believes that the European…
Kumbaro: Best year of tourism with 8.3 million foreign visitors up to September
Minister of Tourism and Environment Mirela Kumbaro stated today that 8.3 million tourists visited Albania from January to September, surpassing the figures of 2022 while 2023 is being confirmed as the best year of tourism. The minister shared in social…
