Health minister: Obesity is a serious public health issue
ZAGREB, 11 June (Hina) – Obesity is no longer a silent epidemic but a serious public health issue, Health Minister Irena Hrstić said on Wednesday, citing data that 65% of adults and every third child in Croatia are overweight. Speaking…
Montenegro granted EUR 80 million for environmental protection and employment programs
Podgorica, (MINA) – Minister of European Affairs, Maida Gorcevic, signed on Tuesday, on behalf of the Government of Montenegro, financial agreements with the EU, securing over EUR 80 million in funding for Montenegro’s multi-year operational programs in the fields of…
Washington continues to advocate for a peaceful reunification of Cyprus, US official says
US Deputy Secretary of State, Michael Rigas, has said that Washington continues to advocate for a peaceful reunification of Cyprus and hopes that the UN “Secretary-General’s meeting in July will contribute to a clear path toward a peaceful and prosperous future for all…
Stournaras: The euro should become a reserve currency
The Governor of the Bank of Greece, Yannis Stournaras, reiterated his proposal for the euro to become a reserve currency in international transactions, in an interview published in the German newspaper Handelsblatt. Stournaras argued that for the euro to become…
Kumbaro attends UN Conference: Albania, a model for protecting marine environment
TIRANA, June 11/ATA/ Minister of Tourism and Environment Mirela Kumbaro attended 2025 UN Ocean Conference, co-hosted by the Governments of France and Costa Rica, taking place from 9 to 13 June in Nice, France. Kumbaro stated in a video-message that…
Türkiye to export 48 KAAN fighter jets to Indonesia, President Erdogan announces
Türkiye will produce and export 48 fighter jets, named KAAN, to Indonesia under a new defense agreement, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Wednesday. In a post on X, Erdogan hailed contributors to the KAAN project, particularly the Secretariat of…
Electric Car Sales Gain Momentum in Europe and Bulgaria, Says Automotive Cluster Bulgaria CEO
Sales of electric cars are growing significantly, said Automotive Cluster Bulgaria CEO Lyubomir Stanislavov, during the international conference Automotive Forum 2025 in Sofia. BTA is a media partner of the forum. Stanislavov added that this trend is accelerating the electrification…
Romanian Smart City Association becomes Fira Barcelona strategic partner
The Romanian Smart City Association (ARSC) has signed a strategic partnership with Fira Barcelona, the organizer of the Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) and Tomorrow Mobility World Congress (TMWC), the most important international platforms dedicated to urban transformation, sustainable…
Dance performance ‘Skin’ to open 4th inFusion Festival of Inclusion in Skopje
Skopje, 11 June 2025 (MIA) — The 4th inFusion Festival of Inclusion starts Wednesday and will run through Sunday, offering more than 30 art, theater and music performances as well as outdoor board gaming and athletic events at various venues…
Tajani to speak to Rubio about Italians in US illegally
Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Wednesday that he will talk to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday following reports that Italian nationals are among thousands of illegal migrants Washington intends to send to Guantanamo. “A…
American Airlines adds Athens-Charlotte flight to its summer schedule
American Airlines (AA) added another direct flight to its itinerary in Europe, with a summer daily schedule between Athens (ATH) and Charlotte (CLT). The summer addition brings AA’s daily flights for Athens to four, its highest total to date, with…
Govt now focusing on tax cuts for middle class – Meloni
Premier Giorgia Meloni said her government wants to the tax authorities to have a more cooperative relationship with citizens and said the executive would now focus on tax cuts for middle class as she addressed the States General of Chartered…
