ABNA-SE

The Association of the Balkan News Agencies

Month: March 2026

Bulgaria Represented at ProWein International Wine Fair in Dusseldorf

Sofia, 15.03.2026 13:14 (BTA) – Bulgaria is participating with a national stand at ProWein 2026, the world’s largest international wine and spirits exhibition, which takes place in Dusseldorf from March 15 to 17. This is the third consecutive year where the country is…

Bronze vessel, inscribed ceramic vessels and Roman ‘cistern’ found in Calugareni fort command courtyard

Head of the Roman Limes Research Section at the Mures County Museum Szilamer Panczel told AGERPRES on Thursday that a series of previously unknown artefacts had been discovered during research carried out at the Calugareni Archaeological Park, including a Roman…

Rare Balkan lynx spotted: Cameras confirm two individuals in Shebenik

TIRANA, March 14 /ATA/ Surveys in Shebenik National Park have documented Lynx lynx balcanicus, verifying the presence of this rare, protected subspecies and a key indicator of regional biodiversity. Minister of Environment Sofjan Jaupaj shared in the social media the…

Energy Minister Traikov, US Chargé d’Affaires McDowell Discuss Energy Cooperation, Key Projects

Sofia, 14.03.2026 09:31 (BTA) – Caretaker Energy Minister Traicho Traikov met with the US Chargé d’Affaires in Bulgaria, H. Martin McDowell, to discuss current issues in bilateral energy cooperation and the impact of global geopolitical tensions on energy markets, the Ministry of Energy said…

After visiting 85 countries, two Americans settled in Sibiu, drawn by its ‘peace and warm people’

Sibiu  – While many young Romanians dream of moving across the Atlantic, an American couple from Seattle, Jill and Richard, did exactly the opposite, giving up eight years ago the lure of the “American dream” – a large house, two…

Supreme Defence Council voices grave concern over crisis scenario in Middle East

The Supreme Defence Council on Friday voiced grave concern over the crisis scenario in the Middle East amid the Iran war. “Grave concern” was expressed by the Council, chaired by President Sergio Mattarella, over “the crisis scenario resulting from the…

Education minister: Peer violence key reason for mobile phone ban in Croatian schools

ZAGREB, 13 March (Hina) – Minister of Science, Education and Youth Radovan Fuchs on Friday welcomed results of the mobile phone ban in Croatian primary schools, saying peer violence and its effects on children’s development are among the main reasons…

Kosovo’s boxing team heads to “Montenegro Cup” in Budva

The Kosovo national boxing team will participate in the prestigious international tournament “Montenegro Cup,” which will take place from March 13 to 22, 2026, in Budva, Montenegro. This tournament brings together talented boxers from 18 countries, making the competition highly…

Bulgaria Evacuates over 2,600 Citizens from Middle East, Government Prepares for Further Risks

Bulgaria has evacuated more than 2,600 of its citizens from the conflict zone in the Middle East in a large-scale operation carried out under difficult conditions, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said on Friday. Speaking at a ceremony honouring Foreign…

Ukraine Will Annually Celebrate Romanian Language Day on August 31

Bucharest, Mar 13 /Agerpres/ – President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree establishing Romanian Language Day in Ukraine, which will be observed every year on August 31. He announced this Thursday during a joint press conference in Bucharest with…

French safety app ‘The Sorority’ launched in Albania to support women in distress

TIRANA, March 13 /ATA/ – The French safety application The Sorority, designed to help women and girls in difficult or emergency situations, was launched in Albania during an event held at Vila 31 x Art Explora on Thursday. The event…

Dimas: Kastelli airport will be the most modern in the country

Infrastructure and Transport Minister Christos Dimas highlighted the importance of the new Kastelli International Airport being built on the island of Crete, in his statements on Friday at the ‘Greece Talks, Crete Forward: Experience, Culture & Connection’ conference taking place…