Cyprus economic outlook positive but slowing, according to CCLEI index
The Cypriot economy continued its positive trajectory in March 2025, according to the Cyprus Composite Leading Economic Index (CCLEI) compiled by the University of Cyprus Economics Research Centre (CypERC), though signs of a slowdown are emerging amid growing international uncertainties….
Radovic supports initiative to establish the IMF Regional Centre
Podgorica, (MINA-BUSINESS) – Governor of the Central Bank (CBCG) Irena Radovic has supported an initiative of the International Monetary Fund to establish the Regional Technical Assistance Centre for Southeast Europe. According to a press release from the CBCG, the Centre…
Papastergiou: ‘Quantum communications are already here’
The start of the pan-European conference “QCI Days Athens 2025” confirms Greece’s key role in the development of secure quantum communication infrastructures. The conference, hosted from Monday (until April 30) at the Eugenides Foundation, brings together experts from all over…
Prime Minister Zhelyazkov Introduces European Council President Costa With Bulgarian Defence Industry’ s Potential
Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov and the President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, visited the Arsenal military plant in Kazanlak as part of efforts to demonstrate the potential of the Bulgarian defenCe industry, the Cabinet’s press service said on Monday….
French Institute mounts ‘Never Not in Love’ exhibit by Darko Aleksovski
Skopje, 28 April 2025 (MIA) — A solo show of works by Macedonian visual artist Darko Aleksovski pairing love letters written on a typewriter with large-scale drawings, titled “Never Not in Love,” will open Monday at the French Institute. According to…
Balluku: Vlora Airport Gets IATA Code
TIRANA, April 27 /ATA/ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has assigned the code “VLO” to Vlorë Airport for airport operations and ticket sales. The news was announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, Belinda Balluku. “IATA…
IMF Chief Georgieva: Bulgaria’s Euro Adoption Is Even More Urgent in a Riskier World
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva told BTA’s Spas Stambolski Sunday it’s even more important for Bulgaria to meet all euro-area entry criteria and put its house in order at the close of the Spring Meetings of the…
Defence Exhibition Athens 2025 to begin on May 6
Defence Exhibition Athens 2025 (DEFEA) will be held in Athens from 6 to 8 May, at the Metropolitan Expo Athens, under the auspices of the Ministry of National Defence. DEFEA 2025, as announced by the exhibition organiser, will welcome 436…
‘Cindrelul – Junii Sibiului’ (Чиндрел – Джуни из Сибиу) folk ensemble to represent Romania at EuropaFest in Germany
Bucharest – According to a decision adopted on Thursday by the Sibiu County Council, the professional folk ensemble ‘Cindrelul – Junii Sibiului’ will represent Romania at the EuropaFest cultural festival running May 17 – 20 in the German city of…
PM Zhelyazkov Attends Funeral of Pope Francis
The Vatican, April 26 (BTA) – Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov arrived at the Vatican, where he and the Bulgarian delegation he leads are attending the funeral ceremony of Pope Francis. Before the start of the ceremony, Prime Minister Zhelyazkov will personally offer…
“Balkan Suns” brings together children from region in a creative event in Tirana
TIRANA, April 26/ATA/ In the Albanian capital Tirana, there was held the routine edition of the “Balkan Suns” initiative, organized by the “Executive Agency for Bulgarians Abroad” and the Bulgarian association “Spiritual Mirror”. The project was launched in 2024 in…
Rome-based ‘La Repubblica’ runs report on Greek economy’s strong recovery
The surprising comeback of the Greek economy after the years of the Troika was highlighted in an article run by the Italian newspaper “La Repubblica”, which cited the country’s surprising good economic performance in 2024, including a surplus of 1.3%…
