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Day: January 9, 2026

Government rejects insinuations about illegal activity, Piki says on video allegations

The Government “categorically rejects” any insinuations about illegal or irregular activity involving any member of the Government, Deputy Minister to the President, Irini Piki, said on Friday, responding to questions from journalists regarding a video circulating on social media alleging access to…

New app digitalises collection of documents for issue of Greek passports

With the signature of a recent Joint Ministerial Decision, the Hellenic Police and the citizen protection ministry have launched the operation of a new application that digitalises the process of collecting documents needed for the issue of Greek passports. The…

Consumer prices rise modestly, December inflation at 2.3%

TIRANA, Jan 9 /ATA/ – Consumer prices in Albania rose 2.3% year-on-year in December 2025, up from 2.1% in the same month a year earlier, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INSTAT). On a monthly basis, prices increased 0.7%…

UMFST Targu Mures selected pilot university for testing, validation of European Interoperability Framework

The George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Sciences and Technology (UMFST) of Targu Murea, a member of the DIVERSE University Alliance (Diversity and Inclusion, Visibility, Equity, Research, Sustainability, Excellence) together with universities from 11 other European countries, has been…

Vevchani all set for annual carnival

Skopje, 9 January 2026 (MIA) – This year’s Vevchani Carnival, one of the oldest and most vibrant events in the Balkans, will take place on Jan. 12-13 with the main carnival taking place on Jan. 13 in downtown Vechani, organizers announced…

BTA Director General Calls Agency “The Natural Information Platform for Bulgarian Cultural Institutes’ Activities”

Plovdiv, South Bulgaria, (BTA) – The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) is the natural platform for information about all the activities of Bulgarian cultural institutes, the agency’s Director General Kiril Valchev said on Friday. He participated at an event here dedicated…

Croatia approves urgent aid to Ukraine after Paris “coalition of the willing” meeting

ZAGREB, 8 Jan (Hina) – The Croatian government on Thursday approved urgent aid to Ukraine, following Prime Minister Andrej Plenković’s participation in the Paris “coalition of the willing” meeting, where allies pledged further support to the country. This is the 15th…

Meloni hails jobless rate drop to record low

Premier Giorgia Melono on Thursday hailed Italy’s unemployment rate falling to its lowest rate since records began in 2004 at 5.7% in November. “The latest ISTAT data confirm an important signal: unemployment has fallen to the lowest levels ever recorded…

Drakic: Montenegrin economy starts 2026 with moderate optimism

Podgorica, (MINA-BUSINESS) – The Montenegrin economy is entering this year with moderate optimism, tempered by caution, as confirmed by the findings of a survey conducted by the Chamber of Commerce (PKCG), its President Nina Drakic caid. “Most companies expect stabilization…