Day: November 26, 2024

The new composition of the European Commission, a more pro-active approach expected towards Kosovo

The European Parliament is expected to vote tomorrow on the new composition of the European Commission, following the European Union elections, which were held in June of this year. For the Vetevendosje Movement, the opposition parties but also for those…

EC gives positive assessment of Croatia’s Medium-Term Fiscal-Structural Plan

ZAGREB, 26 Nov (Hina) – The European Commission on Tuesday gave a positive assessment of Croatia’s National Medium-Term Fiscal-Structural Plan (MTP) for the 2025-28 period and the draft budgetary plan for 2025. The Commission, during the final session in this term, published evaluations of…

Fitch maintains Cyprus’ positive outlook, notes challenges for W. European countries

Cyprus is included among Fitch’s balance of Positive Outlooks in its latest Non-Rating Action Commentary on Western European sovereigns issued on Monday, 25 November, with overall fiscal performance expected to remain highly heterogenous. According to the rating agency, the neutral…

Public debt reaches €4.46 billion at the end of September

Podgorica, (MINA-BUSINESS) – At the end of September, Montenegro’s total public debt amounted to € 4.46 billion, or 60.19 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP). “Taking into account the Ministry of Finance deposits, including 38,480 ounces of gold, Montenegro’s…

Japan and North Macedonia sign cultural cooperation memorandum

Skopje, 26 November 2024 (MIA) – North Macedonia and Japan signed Tuesday a Memorandum of Understanding on Cultural Cooperation. The document, which aims to bring the two cultures closer together, was signed by Minister of Culture and Tourism Zoran Ljutkov…

Development Road Project to realize $19.9B total investment

The Development Road Project, which aims to connect Asia with Europe, will realize a total investment plan of $19.9 billion by the time the planned railway and road projects are completed, Turkish Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu told Anadolu. Uraloglu stated…

PM Mitsotakis: We must build bridges of cooperation with commitment to the observance of international law

“We had the opportunity to touch on all the burning issues of international current affairs, as well as NATO’s strategic priorities. We discussed the constructive role of Greece, as our country is truly recognised as a strong pillar of security,…

Messina Bridge to cost 13.5 bn euro

The planned bridge across the Messina strait between Sicily and mainland Italy will have an updated cost of 13.5 billion euro, the head of the project company Stretto di Messina SpA said Tuesday. “The figure we have discussed so far…

Bulgaria and Romania Have Long Been Prepared for Schengen, the Decision Should Not Be Political, MEP Andrey Novakov Tells BTA

Strasbourg,  (BTA) – Bulgaria and Romania have long been prepared for Schengen, and the decision should not be political, MEP Andrey Novakov (GERB/EPP) told BTA in Strasbourg on Tuesday hours before a European Parliament (EP) debate on the matter. “On several…