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Day: April 20, 2026

Italy may reactivate coal plants if gas price reaches 70 euros – Pichetto

The government may reactivate Italy’s coal plants if the price of gas reaches 70 euro per megawatt hour, Environment and Energy Security Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin said on Monday. “If gas prices exceed 70 euros per megawatt hour, it may…

Rules tightened on foreign workers’ stay, housing, medical status

ZAGREB, 20 April (Hina) – State Secretary at the Interior Ministry Irena Petrijevčanin on Monday presented a new rulebook governing the stay of third-country nationals, setting clearer conditions for residence and employer obligations towards foreign workers. According to official data, Croatia…

Ibrahimovic: Montenegro committed to speeding up EU integration of the region

Podgorica, (MINA) – Montenegro is committed to the stability of the region and to speeding up the EU integration of the entire Western Balkans, said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ervin Ibrahimovic. At the invitation of his…

Nicosia symposium highlights need to tackle cultural property trafficking

The need to tackle illicit culture property trafficking was highlighted by a two-day International Symposium entitled “Cultural Property Protection as an enabler for cooperation in Europe, the Mediterranean and the Gulf region”, which began on Monday at A.G. Leventis Gallery,…

Tsakiris (EIB)-The new strategy of the European Investment Bank and the investment bet

At a time when Europe’s economy is seeking to redefine its growth model, the role of the European Investment Bank (EIB) is becoming increasingly significant, according to Vice President Yiannis Tsakiris. His remarks point to an institution moving beyond its…

Museum complex, agritourism boost in Konispol

TIRANA, April 20 /ATA/ – The Minister of Tourism and Culture, Blendi Gonxhja, said the southernmost town of Konispol is entering a new phase of development aimed at transforming it into a cultural and tourist destination. An operational programme for…

Türkiye expanding diplomatic role as Antalya Diplomacy Forum serves as major draw for global leaders: Foreign minister

This weekend’s Antalya Diplomacy Forum brought together thousands of global leaders and served as a key platform for addressing major international crises, said Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Sunday, also stressing Türkiye’s expanding diplomatic and mediation role. Speaking at…

SpaceFEST returns to Politehnica Bucharest May 7 – 9, featuring world-famous astronauts

The National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, through its Faculty of Aerospace Engineering, will organize the 4th edition of SpaceFEST between May 7 – 9, in partnership with the Romanian Space Agency (ROSA) and the European Space Agency…

French and Macedonian folk dance concert at MKC’s Frosina

Skopje, 20 April 2026 (MIA) — French and Macedonian dancers will share the MKC’s Frosina stage Monday at 7 pm following a successful performance of traditional dances Sunday in Kriva Palanka, MIA’s Kriva Palanka correspondent reports. Titled “Cultures and Resonances,” the…

Struggle for Freedom Begins With People’s Knowledge of Themselves, Not Armed Conflict, Says BTA Director General

Koprivshtitsa, Central Bulgaria, (BTA) The struggle for freedom begins with a people’s knowledge of themselves, not with armed conflict, said BTA Director General Kiril Valchev during the presentation of the new issue of BTA’s LIK magazine on Monday in Koprivshtitsa. The issue…