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Month: April 2026

Haxhiu takes over as acting president: I pledge to act in accordance with the Constitution

In an official ceremony with institutional tones and messages for state stability, Vjosa Osmani handed over the office to the president and parliament speaker Albulena Haxhiu, emphasizing the importance of institutional continuity and the role of women in leadership, KosovaPress…

Fuel Prices Up by Between 18.7% and 37% During First Five Weeks of Iran War

The price of diesel at petrol stations in Bulgaria has increased by 37% since the beginning of the conflict in the Middle East, while the price of petrol has risen by 18.7%, according to data published on Sunday on the…

Intelligent air defence system project wins EUDIS hackathon second edition

An intelligent air defence system capable of detecting and neutralising low-altitude threats, developed by the SkyHunter team, won the second edition of the EUDIS (European Defence Innovation Scheme) hackathon, marking the team’s second victory in the competition. The event organised…

Between AI and Regulation: Will Autonomous Vehicles Soon Appear On Bulgarian Streets?

In early March, Associated Press reported that London’s streets are expected to welcome robotaxis soon, while in mid-February dpa said that German carmaker Volkswagen is preparing to launch self-driving minivans in a third European city and its first outside Germany….

Archbishop Dodaj’s Easter Vigil Message: Be the Change You Wish to See in Albania

TIRANA, April 4  /ATA/ On the eve of Catholic Easter, Archbishop Arjan Dodaj of Tirana–Durrës delivered an inspirational message to believers and citizens. He emphasised that from the oldest to the youngest, Albanians must nurture a sense of belonging and identity. Dodaj said being Albanian is not a matter of slogans…

Cluj-based Babes-Bolyai University participates in media literacy programme coordinated by Finland

The Babes-Bolyai University (UBB) in Cluj-Napoca will participate as a partner in the European consortium of the JEMILE project – Journalism Education Enhancing Media and Information Literacy in Europe (Engaging Journalism Schools in the Development of Media and Information Education…

Risk of price increases slows consumption, Easter at home for 2 in 3 Italians

Two out of three Italians will have their Easter Sunday meal at home this year as the risk of price increases slows consumption amid the Iran war, retail group Confesercenti said Friday. “67% are celebrating at home, 11% at a…

Croatia Airlines sees record number of passengers, fuel prices to affect results

ZAGREB, 2 April (Hina) – Croatia Airlines carried over 405,000 passengers in the first quarter of this year, a record result in the company’s history, the Croatian flag carrier reported on Thursday, warning that a sharp rise in fuel prices will…

Philharmonic to perform Rachmaninoff’s ‘The Bells’

Skopje, 3 April 2026 (MIA) — The Philharmonic will perform Sergei Rachmaninoff’s choral symphony “The Bells” for its Easter concert on April 8 at 8 pm. The concert program also includes Franz Liszt’s symphonic poem “Les préludes.” According to the…

Crop production prices up, livestock production prices down in Q3, 2026

The crop production price index recorded an annual increase of 3.24% during the third quarter of 2025, compared to the corresponding quarter of 2024, according to data published on Friday by the Statistical Service. At the same time, the price index…

Govt. approves 20% cut in excise duties to offset fuel costs, Malaj says

TIRANA, April 3  /ATA/ Minister of Finance Petrit Malaj announced the approval of the Normative Act to reduce excise duties, a concrete measure undertaken by the Albanian government to offset the impact of rising fuel prices caused by the conflict…

GNTO: Greece wins top distinctions at the ‘Travel Gossip’ Awards

Greece won top distinctions at this year’s fourth edition of the prestigious awards organized by the British travel trade news platform “ Travel Gossip.” Specifically, following a vote conducted among travel agents from the United Kingdom, Greece secured first place…