Likoshane massacre, testimonies from survivors
The 24 Albanians killed by Serbian-Yugoslav forces in the Likoshane massacre, on February 28, 1998, were commemorated on the 28th anniversary of this event, which is considered to mark the beginning of the armed war in Kosovo and the historical…
Foreign ministry: Greece closely monitoring developments in Iran and the Middle East
“The Greek government is monitoring developments in Iran and the wider region of the Middle East closely and with concern,” a Greek foreign ministry announcement stressed on Saturday. The ministry also announced that the emergency phone lines +30 2103681730 and…
Bulgarian Caretaker Ministers, Turkish Ambassador Discuss Joint Action to Ease Cross-Border Traffic
Bulgarian caretaker ministers and Turkish Ambassador to Bulgaria Mehmet Sait Uyanik discussed joint action to ease traffic at the Bulgarian-Turkish border, the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Bulgaria said on Saturday. More than 4 million vehicles and over 11…
Albania expands national intangible cultural heritage list
TIRANA, Feb 28 /ATA/ – Albania has added several traditional dances and craft practices to its National Intangible Cultural Heritage Fund. The decision, taken by the National Council of Intangible Cultural Heritage, designates the Eel Dance (Vallja e Ngjalës), the…
Romanian Cultural Institute branches in Budapest, Stockholm, Vienna mark Martisor tradition through various events
The Romanian Cultural Institute (ICR) will be marking the Romanian tradition of Martisor through events organised at its branches in Budapest, Stockholm and Vienna, according to the ICR Facebook page. * The Romanian Cultural Institute in Vienna organises on Sunday,…
Ski holidays for 9.1 million Italians, boosted by Olympics
Over nine million Italians are taking ski holidays this winter, more than last year with a significant impetus from the success of the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, according to a survey out Friday. Despite a rising cost of living, it…
Gerapetritis-Rubio meeting held in a positive atmosphere
The meeting between Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the White House on Thursday was held in a “positive atmosphere” and lasted longer than expected, diplomatic sources said. According to the same sources, the…
Minister: Low number of conscientious objectors confirms interest in military service
ZAGREB, 27 Feb (Hina) – Minister of the Interior Davor Božinović on Friday expressed satisfaction with the fact that, out of more than 700 military summonses issued, only seven young people invoked conscientious objection, highlighting this as a sign of strong interest in military…
TIA and Milan Bergamo Airport strengthen professional and operational cooperation
TIRANA, Feb 27 /ATA/ The strengthening of international cooperation and the exchange of best practices in airport management were the highlight of an official visit by a delegation from Milan Bergamo Airport to Rinas, conducted as part of of a…
Enhancing bilateral ties a great priority, President says at meeting with Italian counterpart
Enhancing bilateral relations with Italy is a great priority for the government, President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides has said, noting the close ties of friendship and their common cultural identity. The President was speaking at a meeting on Friday with…
Gashi: Preparations for the Prishtina 2030 Mediterranean Games are a national priority
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Blerim Gashi, today met with the Secretary General of the International Committee of the Mediterranean Games, Iakovos Filippousis, as well as the President of the Olympic Committee of Kosovo, Ismet Krasniqi, along with their…
Health minister, WHO regional director for Europe sign collaboration agreement
Health Minister Alexandru Rogobete and World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Europe Hans Henri P. Kluge signed on February 26 a Biennial Collaboration Agreement for 2026–2027. “This agreement is not a formal one. It is built on the realities…
