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Day: May 13, 2026

Greece will ensure Mediterranean remains a sea of peace, says FM Gerapetritis

In statements with his Croatian counterpart Gordan Grlić Radman, who is visiting Athens, Foreign Affairs Minister George Gerapetritis emphasised that the Mediterranean must remain a sea of peace and that any attempt to turn it into a theatre of military…

Project on Jewish heritage in BiH presented through digitization, art and tourism initiatives

SARAJEVO, May 13 (FENA) – Mediacentar Sarajevo and Hagada Association presented on Tuesday at the Bosnian Cultural Center the results of the project “Reviving Jewish Culture in the Western Balkans: Heritage, Creativity and Future,” through which significant segments of Jewish…

Photo exhibition showcasing 1920s Albania opens in Durres

TIRANA, May 13 /ATA/ – A photographic exhibition titled “Albania 1921- Eugène Pittard”, featuring rare images of early 20th-century Albania, opened in the coastal city of Durres on Wednesday. The opening ceremony was attended by Deputy Parliament Speaker Klodiana Spahiu…

Princess of Wales gets warm welcome in Reggio Emilia

The Princess of Wales, Catherine (Kate) Middleton, got a warm welcome as she arrived in the Italian city of Reggio Emilia on Wednesday for her first foreign trip since she said she was in remission after her 2024 cancer diagnosis….

At BSDA, President Dan underscores Romania’s steadfast commitment to Euro-Atlantic security

Romania is keeping its firm commitment to strengthening the security and resilience of the Euro-Atlantic community, promoting stability, deterrence and strategic cooperation in the Black Sea region, President Nicusor Dan said in a message addressed on Wednesday to the participants…

Verdi’s ‘Rigoletto’ to be staged at 54th May Opera Evenings

Skopje, 13 May 2026 (MIA) — The National Opera and Ballet will stage Giuseppe Verdi’s “Rigoletto” as part of the 54th May Opera Evenings festival. Spanish-American baritone Daniel Luis de Vicente will appear in the title role, joined by Ana Durlovski…

Cyprus Presidency aims to deliver a resilient, affordable energy system, Minister says

Cyprus’ Presidency of the Council of the EU aims to deliver a resilient energy system, capable of withstanding external shocks, while ensuring that energy remains affordable, Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry, Michael Damianos said on Wednesday, during the informal meeting…

Turkish, Belgian defense ministers meet in Ankara

Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler met with his Belgian counterpart Theo Francken in Ankara on Wednesday, according to the Defense Ministry. Francken was welcomed with a military ceremony at the Turkish National Defense Ministry, where the national anthems of both…

Heated row in Croatian Parliament over Foreigners Act

ZAGREB, 13 May (Hina) – Debate on a proposal to amend the Foreigners Act on Wednesday began with a heated exchange, as MPs from the Bridge party accused the ruling majority of not caring about Croatian workers, while the governing coalition defended…

Scientists Conduct Black Sea Studies at 800 Metres Depths Using Bulgarian Naval Research Vessel

Varna, on the Black Sea,  (BTA) – Scientists conducted Black Sea studies at depths of about 800 metres using the Bulgarian naval research vessel Sv. Sv. Kiril i Metodii (RSV 421), ship captain Radko Muevski said during a conference of the Maritime Scientific…

Tests done so far on people under observation for Hantavirus negative – ministry

The health ministry said Wednesday that the tests done so far on people under observation in Italy for Hantavirus have been negative. In total six people are under observation in relation to the deadly virus here. Four people were passengers…

Milatovic and Rutte: Montenegro remains a reliable ally

Podgorica, (MINA) – NATO and the EU are two sides of the same policy based on stability, rule of law and responsible international action, it was stated during the meeting between Montenegrin President Jakov Milatovic and NATO Secretary General Mark…