Italy will ‘have to bring back crime of abuse of office’ after EP vote
Italy will have to bring back the crime of abuse of office after the European Parliament on Thursday approved an anti-corruption directive that establishes the types of corruption cases that must be classified as felonies by EU countries, rapporteur Raquel…
HUP: Import dependence raises risk of food price rises
ZAGREB, 27 March (Hina) – Croatia’s reliance on food imports, amid stagnating domestic agricultural production, exposes it to rising food prices and inflation risks, the Croatian Employers’ Association (HUP) warned on Friday. HUP said domestic output has stagnated in recent…
Kosovo and Panama abolish visa requirements for holders of diplomatic and official passports
Kosovo and Panama have abolished visa requirements for holders of diplomatic and official passports. This agreement between the Republic of Kosovo and the Republic of Panama marks an important step in strengthening bilateral relations, the statement said, KosovaPress reports. “The…
PM Bolojan emphasizes the United States’ vital role for Romania, security- and economy-wise
The United States has played a vital role for Romania in terms of security and the economy, and the partnership with the U.S. is a strategic priority Romania will continue to support in the coming years, Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan…
Cyprus Presidency secures landmark agreement on EU customs reform with European Parliament
The Council of the EU, under the Cyprus Presidency, and the European Parliament have reached on Thursday a landmark agreement on reforming the Union’s customs framework, the most significant overhaul in 58 years, introducing a modern “toolbox” to address challenges such as…
Papastavrou: Final signatures for drilling expected in April
“We are in the midst of a very critical time. Energy has been shown, I think, to be much more than an economic quantity. It is a component of national security and power for every country. It is essentially linked…
First Economic History of Bulgarians in Ottoman Empire Presented at Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
The first academic monograph examining the economic history of Bulgarians under Ottoman rule was recently presented at the Marin Drinov Hall of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) in Sofia on Thursday. Divided into two volumes, it contains 26 chapters…
Chamber orchestra concert to honor Macedonian folk composer Milan Zavkov
Skopje, 27 March 2026 (MIA) — A tribute concert will be held at the Philharmonic in honor of Milan Zavkov (1962 – 2023), one of the most influential Macedonian folk composers. The concert, titled “Milan’s Dance,” will showcase traditional melodies…
Transparency Board remains in place until price stabilization, food prices also under watch, says Ibrahimaj
TIRANA, March 27 /ATA/-By Arbi Fortuzi/ During a press conference on Friday, Minister of Economy and Innovation Delina Ibrahimaj announced that the transparency board will remain in place until market prices stabilize and bounce back to pre-crisis levels, provided that…
Police and inspection services join forces for a safe and stable tourist season
Podgorica, (MINA-BUSINESS) – The police and inspection services will join forces to ensure greater security and a safe and stable summer tourist season, it was concluded at a meeting of their representatives. Director of the Police Administration Lazar Scepanovic and…
‘Muresul’ Artistic Ensemble dancers and orchestra to perform in Vienna on Europe Day
Dancers from the ‘Muresul’ Artistic Ensemble – Romania’s only professional folk ensemble with both Romanian and Hungarian sections – will perform in Vienna on Europe Day, as part of a cultural diplomacy project initiated by the Iunona Association and the…
