General Government records €538.8 million surplus in January 2026
The preliminary fiscal results prepared by the Statistical Service of Cyprus show a General Government surplus of €538.8 million, corresponding to 1.5% of GDP, for January 2026. According to the announcement of the Statistical Service on Friday, the surplus was…
MWA to host multilingual reading of Mateja Matevski’s poetry
Skopje, 13 March 2026 (MIA) — The Macedonian Writers Association will host a multilingual reading of Mateja Matevski’s “The Firefly Cycle,” featuring translations in 17 languages produced by local university students. The project began last fall at the state university’s…
EC: Montenegro most advanced country in EU accession process
Podgorica, (MINA) – Montenegro is the most advanced country in the EU accession process, European Commission spokesperson, Guillaume Mercier said. “EU enlargement is a merit-based process, not a competition between partners”, Mercier said in Brussels, RTCG reports. According to him,…
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…
