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Month: July 2025

Gjirokastra celebrates 20 years as a UNESCO Site

TIRANA, July 15 /ATA/ Gjirokastra commemorates two decades as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, continuing to stand out as one of Albania’s foremost cultural and historical tourist destinations. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared in the social media images from Gjirokastra…

President stresses need for unity at 1974 coup memorial

The need for unity at home was underlined in statements on Tuesday by President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, after a memorial service for those who fell during the coup of 15 July 1974, at the Cemetery of Saints Constantine…

AgriMin Barbu: Romania considers it essential to set up a crisis fund for EU agricultural producers

Romania unreservedly supports the content of the joint declaration on the agricultural aspects of the amendment of the European Union (EU) – Ukraine trade agreement and considers it essential to set up a crisis fund for the EU agricultural producers,…

President Radev: It Becomes Clearer That Issue of Bulgarians’ Rights in North Macedonia Is Not a Bilateral Problem

Vukovar, Croatia,  (BTA) The more attention Bulgaria draws to the rights of its compatriots in the Republic of North Macedonia, the clearer it becomes that this is not a bilateral issue, Bulgarian President Rumen Radev said during a news briefing…

Folk dance concert to open Strumica Open Festival

Strumica, 15 July 2025 (MIA) — The 14th Strumica Open Festival begins Tuesday evening with a traditional song and dance performance by Folklorna niza, a folk song and dance ensemble from Strumica. Under the slogan “Mosaic of Emotions,” the festival…

Gerapetritis from Libya: There are no problems that cannot be solved through dialogue

Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis was in Tripoli, Libya, on Tuesday and met with his counterpart Taher Al-Baour. During the meeting between the two ministers, as reported by public broadcaster ERT, the Greek foreign minister stated:  “It is a great honour…

Debate over Osmani’s statement: Did Trump prevent a Serbian attack on Kosovo?

The statement by President Vjosa Osmani that she has credible information indicating that U.S. President Donald Trump recently prevented Serbia from escalating the situation in Kosovo is being viewed from different perspectives within Kosovo. Despite the fact that the head…

Greece named Best European Destination at the Telegraph Travel Awards 2025

Greece has earned a top distinction in the UK travel market, having been named Best European Country at the Telegraph Travel Awards 2025. These prestigious awards have been held since 1998, aiming to recognise the finest travel products and services,…

Over 95,000 Visitors Have Explored History, Handicrafts, and Beauty of Kruja 

TIRANA, July 14 /ATA/ Kruja continues to be one of the most visited cities, and even during these hot July days, its streets buzz with local and foreign tourists exploring the city’s history, craftsmanship, and beauty.  Prime Minister Edi Rama…

Cyprus launches “ELPIS” emergency app for victims of domestic violence

The “ELPIS” mobile application, designed to provide immediate assistance to victims of domestic violence, was officially launched in Cyprus on Monday during a press conference attended by government officials and stakeholders. During the event, it was noted that domestic violence…

Bucharest City Hall accelerates steps to adopt new Integrated Air Quality Plan

The Bucharest City Hall, through the Environment Directorate, organized on July 9 an online working meeting with representatives of the European Commission dedicated to identifying the essential steps in the process of developing and adopting the new Integrated Air Quality…

More cruise ships in Croatian Adriatic

ZAGREB, 14 July (Hina) – In the first five months of this year, there were 151 cruises by foreign vessels along the Croatian Adriatic, a 5% increase compared to the same period last year, although the number of passengers decreased by 0.2%, totalling 207,500,…