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Day: March 12, 2026

President to hold a meeting with UNSG next week in Brussels, Spokesman says

President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides will hold a meeting next week with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of the European Council in Brussels, Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said Wednesday. In his statements to reporters at the…

Foreign ministry concerned over escalating military conflict in the Middle East, Zochiou says

The foreign ministry is concerned over the further military escalation and spread of the conflict in the Middle East, ministry spokesperson Lana Zochiou told diplomatic correspondents on Thursday. She noted that the ministry calls upon all sides to show maximum…

EU enlargement report, Kosovo’s integration linked to progress in dialogue with Serbia

The approval of the report on the enlargement strategy by the European Parliament has been assessed as an important signal for aspiring countries, including Kosovo. Members of the European Parliament emphasized that the enlargement of the European Union constitutes a…

Italy victim of 9.6% of global cyber attacks – report

Italy was the target of 9.6% of global cybercrime incidents in 2025, when cases here increased by 42% compared to 2024, Italian Information Security Association Clusit said in its 2026 Report, which was released on Wednesday. It said 28% of…

50.4% of Romanians opt for striking a balance between EU, U.S. (poll)

A bit over half of Romanians (50.4%) believe that, amid the ongoing tensions between the European Union and the American Administration led by Donald Trump, Romania should strike a balance between the EU and the U.S., according to the Informat.ro…

Airports see increase in passenger numbers, cargo traffic drops

ZAGREB, 10 March (Hina) – In January 2026, Croatian airports handled 365,000 passengers, up 8.8% from the same month last year, with 295,000 passing through Zagreb Airport, which saw a 6.4% increase year-on-year, according to the Croatian Bureau of Statistics. Other major…

Over 400,000 visitors explored protected areas in first two months of 2026 – Jaupaj says

TIRANA, March 12 /ATA/ Protected areas in the country are attracting an increasing number of visitors passionate about nature and ecotourism. Hiking on mountain trails, birdwatching, and enjoying the landscapes of lagoons and lakes are some of the experiences attracting…

NATO’s ballistic missile defense system ‘entirely defensive in nature,’ says Turkish Defense Ministry

The Turkish Defense Ministry said on Thursday that NATO’s ballistic missile defense system is “entirely defensive in nature” and aims to support “deterrence and defense, two of NATO’s core missions.” The ministry made the remarks as it answered frequently asked…

Bulgaria’s Defence Minister: Iran’s Unprovoked Attacks on Cyprus and Turkiye Cause Serious Concern

Bulgaria’s Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov told reporters that Iran’s unprovoked attacks on Cyprus and Turkiye are causing serious concern. Zapryanov and Greece’s National Defence Minister Nikos Dendias made a joint statement after their meeting here on Thursday. Dendias is on…

EP adopts EU Enlargement Strategy

Podgorica, (MINA) – The European Parliament (EP) adopted on Wednesday the EU Enlargement Strategy, stating that the enlargement strengthens European security and that abandoning the process would come at a higher price than accepting new members, Deputy Prime Minister Filip…