Day: September 6, 2024

Kadis reportedly considered for Mediterranean and Environment portfolios

The portfolios for the Mediterranean and the Environment are the two potential choices for Kostas Kadis, proposed by Cyprus as the country’s next European Commissioner, according to a document about which Euronews first reported on and which the Cyprus News…

Government decides electricity, gas prices to go up 10%

In the seventh package of measures to protect households and businesses from rising prices, the government has allocated nearly €248 million, Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic said on Friday, adding that electricity and gas subsidies will continue but their prices will…

Anadolu Agency Will Remain at ABNA-SE Helm in 2025

ISTANBUL, BTA During Thursday’s meeting in Istanbul of the Association of Balkan News Agencies – Southeast Europe (ABNA-SE), it was confirmed that the Anadolu Agency will continue to head the organization next year, the Anadolu Agency said. The meeting, hosted…

Kurti: Our policemen have proven that they do not even spare their lives for the protection of legality

On the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Kosova Police (KP), the heads of state honored the policemen who fell in the line of duty and highly appreciated the dedication and commitment of the members of this institution in…

Coordinated actions for Albanian products to be competitive in international markets

Addressing the challenges for “Competitiveness and increasing access of Albanian products in European markets” was the highlight of the meeting of the Investment Council (IC). In attendance of the meeting chaired by the Minister of Economy, Culture and Innovation, Blendi…

Greeece’s GDP up 2.3% in Q2, ELSTAT says

Greece’s growth rate showed an increase of 2.3% in the second quarter of 2024, compared to the corresponding period of 2023, according to the data announced by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). On a quarterly basis, GDP rose by 1.1%….

Kosovo praises role of Türkiye, NATO in regional peace and stability

Kosovo’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Donika Gervalla-Schwarz on Tuesday underscored the pivotal role of Türkiye and NATO in maintaining peace and stability in the Balkans during a press conference in Pristina. Speaking alongside Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan,…

MIA to host 33rd General Assembly of ABNA-SE

The Media Information Agency – MIA will host the 33rd General Assembly of the Association of the Balkan News Agencies-Southeast Europe (ABNA-SE) in 2025, as decided by the 32nd General Assembly hosted by Turkey’s Anadolu Agency on 3-6 September in…

Montenegro urged to seize the moment to become the next EU member

Enlargement policy remains high on the EU agenda, said newly appointed EU Ambassador to Montenegro Johann Sattler, adding that all social stakeholders should invest effort on the EU path, so that Montenegro would become the next EU member. Sattler presented…

Animation Bucharest International Film Festival showcasing classic to modern-day creations to run Sep 6 – 8

The fourth edition of Animation Bucharest International Film Festival (ABIFF) is taking place Friday through Sunday in Bucharest and another 11 cities – Pitesti, Sinaia, Alexandria, Slanic-Prahova, Brad, Caransebes, Lupeni, Otelu Rosu, Petrosani, Resita and Vulcan, inviting the public to…