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Month: June 2024

Albania becomes a member of International Union for Conservation of Nature

TIRANA, June 27/ATA/ Albania officially joins the International Union for Conservation of Nature becoming the 87th member country of this organization. The membership follows the official approval of the statutes of this organization. This step shows Albania’s commitment to global…

Mendoni: Acropolis Museum ideal to house Parthenon Sculptures – Inauguration of ‘Museum beneath the Museum’

A new museum beneath the Acropolis Museum was opened to the public on Tuesday, in the presence of the President of the Hellenic Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou. “Museum beneath the Museum” offers visitors significantly enhanced opportunities for understanding and interpreting the…

EU majority deal OK but no opening to Greens says Tajani

Deputy Premier, Foreign Minister, and centre-right post Berlusconi Forza Italia (FI) leader Antonio Tajani said ahead of the EU summit on top jobs and commission posts Thursday and Friday that he was in favour of confirming the existing European Parliament…

10th Skopje Cinema City opens with Vlatko Stefanovski exhibition

“The Vlatko Stefanovski Experience”, an exhibition showcasing concert photographs and archival documents, will open Wednesday this year’s 10th edition of Skopje Cinema City Festival. “The Vlatko Stefanovski Experience is part of Vlatko’s history seen through the prism of four renowned…

Getting the IBAR is a historic day for both Montenegro and the EU

At the EU-Montenegro Intergovernmental Conference in Brussels on Wednesday, Montenegro received a positive Interim Benchmarks Assessment Report (IBAR). The IGC note that it was a historic day for both Montenegro and the European Union. According to a press statement from the Prime…

Russia’s decision for media, in conflict with values of democracy, Spokesman says

The decision of the Russian government to ban access to more than 80 media outlets inside the country – including three Cypriot media- is in conflict with the principles and values of democracy, Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis says in a…

Greater commitment is required from Kosovo and Serbia in the dialogue

Greater commitment and constructiveness was requested from Kosovo and Serbia for the normalization of relations within the framework of the Brussels dialogue. At the roundtable organized on Wednesday by the Group for Legal and Political Studies (GLPS) on the future…

FBiH Motorways: Single toll collection system with Croatian Motorways as of July 1

The single toll collection system between Croatian Motorways and FBiH Motorways will start as of July 1. All ACC TAG device users will be able to use their TAG device to drive through the Croatian motorway network with prior registration…

Threats against Cyprus ‘entirely unacceptable’, diplomatic sources say

“Greece does not accept recommendations on how to exercise its policy and protect its national interests,” diplomatic sources stressed on Tuesday, in response to press reports about the supposed involvement of the Cyprus Republic in the crisis in the Middle…

Türkiye’s communications director highlights nation’s leadership, media vision at Anadolu’s forum

Türkiye’s Communications Director Fahrettin Altun on Wednesday emphasized the country’s leadership potential and media vision during his speech at Anadolu’s headquarters in Ankara. Speaking at a forum titled “Reporter: Rethinking Journalism in the Digital Era,” organized by Anadolu, Altun highlighted…

Griffon Vulture Chick Hatches in Sinite Kamani Nature Park of Sliven

A griffon vulture chick hatched in the Sinite Kamani (The Blue Stones) Nature Park of Sliven, the Park Directorate reported on Wednesday. In vultures, both parents play important role in the rearing of the nestling. Nature Park staff are providing…

Milanovic confirms will run for re-election as president

President Zoran Milanovic confirmed on Wednesday he would run for re-election and said he expected the support of the Social Democratic Party, which he needs, among other things, to prevent electoral fraud. “Here and now. I expect the support of…