Türkiye to export Hurjet aircraft to Spain in landmark defense deal
Türkiye’s defense industry has reached a new milestone with the export of Hurjet, a jet trainer developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), to Spain. Mass production of the Hurjet is currently underway for the Turkish Air Force, while preparations continue…
Agreement within ruling coalition on new election law
The parties of Premier Giorgia Meloni’s ruling coalition reached an agreement on a new election law during talks overnight, sources said on Thursday. The law would do away with the third of seats currently allocated on a first-past-the-post basis and…
Mitsotakis: Our energy policy is emerging as a central pillar of our foreign policy
“We are meeting today at a critical moment, as international relationships around us are being shaken and the world is changing in conditions where old alliances and geopolitical balances are being questioned. In the midst of this extremely fluid order…
Cypriot defence firms draw €48 million in direct EU funding, President says
Cypriot defence and dual-use companies have attracted about €48 million in direct funding, strengthening their technological capabilities, product development and industrial capacity, while helping establish Cyprus as “a reliable and credible co-producer within Europe’s defence supply chain,” President of the…
Croatians increasingly invest in gold and stocks, less in real estate – roundtable
ZAGREB, 26 Feb (Hina) – Croatians are increasingly investing in gold, precious metals, stocks and cryptocurrencies while real estate investment is declining, it was said at a roundtable, entitled “Preserving the Real Value of Money in Challenging Times” and organised by the Croatian Chamber of Commerce (HGK) on…
European Integration Committee approves two agreements with the EU
The European Integration Committee has approved two agreements with the European Union (EU) today. In its meeting, the committee gave the green light for the plenary session to ratify the agreements for the IPA 2017 and 2018 programs. The approval…
“Lead Balkans” conference held in Tirana
TIRANA, February 26/ATA/ The “Lead Balkans – Regional Leaders of the Diaspora” conference opened its proceedings in Tirana today, bringing together over 100 regional leaders, officials, academics and media representatives from across the Western Balkans. In the capacity of the…
Philharmonic to give concert featuring Alim Beisembayev as soloist
Skopje, 26 February 2026 (MIA) — The Philharmonic will give a “New Horizons” concert at 8 pm featuring acclaimed Kazakhstan-born pianist Alim Beisembayev as soloist. The concert program consists of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor,…
Energy Minister Ivan: Vertical Corridor could yield an additional 250 million euro/year for Romanian companies
The Vertical Corridor could generate an additional profit of up to 250 million euros annually for Romanian companies by increasing transit and market liquidity, according to Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan. He attended the Transatlantic Gas Security Summit, in Washington, which…
Bulgaria Is Approaching Completion of Key Stages in Construction of Vertical Gas Corridor on Its Territory
Bulgaria is approaching the completion of key stages in the construction of the Vertical Gas Corridor on its territory. By the end of 2026, two projects under the initiative – which links gas infrastructure from south to north and enables…
Montenegro strengthens strategic partnership with US and the region in the field of energy
Podgorica, Washington, D.C., (MINA-BUSINESS) – Montenegro is committed to a responsible energy transition and stability, with a transparent approach to all strategic projects, Minister of Energy and Mining Admir Sahmanovic said at a summit in Washington. Sahmanovic participated in the…
