Day: August 20, 2024

Turkish, Malaysian defense chiefs meet as part of official visit to bolster bilateral ties

Turkish National Defense Minister Yasar Guler continued his official visit to Malaysia on Tuesday with a meeting with Malaysian Defense Minister Dato Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. Upon arrival at the Malaysian Ministry of Defense, Guler was greeted with a military…

Osmani hands over the flag to Grevist Bytyqi, the athlete who will represent Kosovo at the Paralympic Games

After the Olympic Games, Kosovo will also participate in the Paralympic Games in Paris, France. Kosovo will be represented there by the athlete from Malisheva, Grevist Bytyqi, who today received the state flag from the country’s president Vjosa Osmani. On…

Hollywood star Meg Ryan holds a Masterclass as part of this year’s SFF

SARAJEVO, August 20 (FENA) – Hollywood star Meg Ryan arrived in Sarajevo last night, where she will receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo award at this year’s edition of SFF in recognition of her outstanding contribution to film art. Today,…

Cabinet to discuss 2025 state budget by mid-September, Finance Minister tells CNA

The Council of Ministers will have its final discussion on the 2025 state budget by mid-September, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos told CNA. Speaking to CAN, Keravnos said the Ministry has completed all preparations, while the expenditure ceilings for all Ministries…

Nessebar Hosts 12th Constellations in Nessebar International Art Festival

Nessebar, on the Black Sea Over 600 participants from seven countries will take part in the 12th edition of the Constellations in Nessebar International Art Festival. The majority of participants are from Bulgaria, but there are also artists from Armenia,…

Šuica renominated for European Commission, says Plenković

ZAGREB, 20 Aug (Hina) – Incumbent European Commission Vice-President Dubravka Šuica has been nominated again as a member of the Commission based on her performance and political legitimacy, but it is not yet time to speculate on which portfolio she…

UNDP and EU have contributed to improving lives in Montenegro for two decades

Podgorica, (MINA) – The EU has invested nearly EUR 18 million in development projects implemented by the UNDP in Montenegro so far, bringing tangible benefits to Montenegrin citizens, the press release issued by UNDP stated. This year, the UNDP and…

BIAF 2024 to open with tribute concert to legendary Phoenix leader Nicu Covaci

The fourth edition of the Buzau International Arts Festival (BIAF) is about to kick off on August 23, inviting the public until September 20 to exciting happenings such as a tribute concert to the recently passed away musician Nicu Covaci,…

Passenger traffic in Greek airports up 9.5% in Jan-July

Passenger traffic in Greek airports where commercial flights are conducted (39 airports: 24 CAA, 14 FRAPORT GREECE, AIA) recorded an increase of 9.5% in the seven-month period compared to last year, according to the provisional statistics of the Civil Aviation…

Kodheli Brothers and Kole Idromeno photo exhibition marks World Photography Day

TIRANA, Aug 20 /ATA/ – World Photography Day is a global event celebrated on August 19th each year to honor the art, craft, science, and history of photography and to acknowledge the contributions of photographers and the impact photography has…

Books competing for MWA’s annual literary awards announced

Skopje, 20 August 2024 (MIA) — The Macedonian Writers Association has announced the longlists for their annual awards for best fiction, best poetry collection, and best book of essays as well as the shortlist for MWA’s best children’s book prize….