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Day: April 8, 2026

Tajani hails US-Iran truce

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on Wednesday hailed the two-week truce between the United States and Iran and said Italy would do its bit for peace. United States President Donald Trump has said he will extend by two weeks his ultimatum…

Education minister: Every child to have kindergarten place by 2030

ZAGREB, 8 April 2026 (Hina) – Science, Education and Youth Minister Radovan Fuchs told parliament on Wednesday that by the end of the decade every child in Croatia will have a place in kindergarten, while around four fifths of pupils…

Kruja: Where Albania’s rich history meets unparalleled hospitality

TIRANA, April 8/ATA/ As spring arrives, Kruja becomes an unmissable destination, offering a blend of rich history and stunning natural scenery. The warm, clear weather is ideal for exploring the bustling bazaar, the prestigious Skanderbeg Museum and the captivating Ethnographic Museum,…

Government outlines plan to bar the access of children under 15 to social media

A strategic plan to restrict the access of minors to social media – a historic measure by both Greek and European standards – was presented by the Greek government on Wednesday, following its announcement by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Minister…

President Christodoulides welcomes the ceasefire between USA and Iran

President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides welcomed the two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, stressing the importance of using this opportunity to advance diplomatic efforts. In a post on platform X, President Christodoulides underlines that…

Damen Galati launches multi-role ship for Portuguese Navy

Damen Galati Shipyard launched on Tuesday the multi-role ship NRP ‘D. Joao II’, built for the Portuguese Navy, a project financed by the European Union’s Recovery and Resilience Plan, the vessel being intended for a wide range of missions, from…

Turkish President Erdogan welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, urges full implementation

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that Türkiye welcomes the ceasefire announced last night in the US-Israeli war with Iran that has turned the region into a “fire zone” since Feb. 28. “We hope that the ceasefire will…

INSAIT and Netflix Develop VOID AI Model for Realistic Video Object Removal

INSAIT at Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski and Netflix developed VOID, a new artificial intelligence model that removes objects from video while realistically recreating changes in the scene, the Ministry of Education and Science said on Wednesday. Unlike standard tools…

Nisic: Extension of parental leave to 14 months a positive step

Podgorica, (MINA) – The amendments to the Labor Law, which provide for extended parental leave and flexible working arrangements, are an important step towards the balance of private and professional life and easier inclusion of mothers in the labor market,…