Month: April 2024

Scholz: Montenegro is an important stability factor in the Balkans

Podgorica, (MINA) – Montenegro is an important stability factor in the Balkans and it is high time to become an EU member state, said German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Speaking at the press conference with Montenegrin Prime Minister Milojko Spajic during…

Von der Leyen to announce any details on Lebanon aid on Thursday, spokesperson says

President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, will visit Lebanon on Thursday, May 2nd, along with Cypriot President Nicos Christodoulides, Commission head spokesperson Eric Mamer confirmed responding to questions during the Commission’s midday briefing in Brussels. Mamer avoided…

Greek proposals for changes to the CAP are vital for farmers, Avgenakis says

The changes that Greece has proposed for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) are crucial for the survival of farmers, Minister of Rural Development and Food, Lefteris Avgenakis, said on Monday at the 5th meeting of EUMED9, which preceded the meeting…

Two collector coins released in celebration of 20th anniversary of Romania’s NATO accession

The National Bank of Romania (BNR) releases on Monday two collector coins – a silver and a copper-covered tombac one, both dedicated to the 20th anniversary of Romania’s NATO accession, the central bank informs in a release. The silver coin…

Warm temperatures prompt early surge in diving tourism in Turkish town of Kusadas

The above-average temperatures of the season have led to an early start for diving tourism this year in Kusadasi district of Türkiye’s western Aydin province, which is famous for its underwater beauties. Kusadasi, nestled among nature and blue flag beaches,…

Italian govt demands Russia reverse Ariston move

The Italian government on Monday told Russia’s Ambassador to Italy Alexei Paramonov that Moscow must reverse its decision to put the Russian subsidiary of Italian heating firm Ariston under the “temporary management” of Gazprom. Paramonov was received on Monday at…

Joint European Degree Initiative Lays Foundations for Common European Education Area, EU Commissioner Ivanova Says

The joint European degree initiative lays the foundations for a common European education area, European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education, and Youth Iliana Ivanova said at the University of National and World Economy (UNWE) here on Monday. She conferred…

UKIM to establish “Goran Stefanovski” foundation

Skopje, 29 April 2024 (MIA) – The Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje (UKIM) adopted a decision on Friday to establish the “Goran Stefanovski” foundation, in light of the birthday of the great Macedonian playwright – April 27. The…

Final election results published, deadline to call 1st session of new Sabor running

ZAGREB, 29 April (Hina) – The results of the elections for the 11th Croatian parliament, held on 17 April, are final, the State Election Commission (DIP) decided on Monday, and its chairman Radovan Dobronić will submit the results to the…

‘Prishtina with Skanderbeg’, a great event for the hero’s birthday

In honor of the birthday of our national hero, Gjergj Kastrioti-Skanderbeg, on May 6, a celebration will be held in “Skanderbeg” and “Mother Teresa” squares in Prishtina. The celebration is being organized by the non-governmental organization “Shqiptaria”, together with other…

Bulgaria’s Kaleyn Wins Two Bronze Medals at 2024 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup

TASHKENT, BTA – Bulgaria’s Boryana Kaleyn Sunday placed third in the hoop final of the 2024 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup in Tashkent. She will thus take home two bronze medals after ranking in third place in the all-around event on Saturday….

FM Gerapetritis responds in parliament to opposition question on Western Balkans issues

Greece is the country primarily “with a strategic relationship with countries of the Western Balkans,” Foreign Affairs Minister George Gerapetritis said in parliament on Friday. “We have achieved, right now, excellent relations with all countries,” he added, because Greece is…