Cyprus will continue to play a leading role in shipping, Deputy Minister tells CNA
Cyprus remains committed to playing an active role in shaping international maritime policy, with a strong focus on sustainability, competitiveness and maritime safety, Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis said during a working visit to London from 6 to 9 July….
Mitsotakis at NATO summit: An alliance must be based on fundamental principles of good neighbourly relations
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis noted on Wednesday that NATO leaders were meeting in Ankara at a time of heightened geopolitical uncertainty, with burden-sharing among allies at the centre of the alliance’s agenda. Speaking before the start of NATO’s 36th summit,…
Book fair in Presheva brings together 30 Albanian-language publishers
The Presheva Book Fair 2026 opens on Wednesday at the Abdulla Krashnica Cultural Centre in Presheva, bringing together around 30 publishing houses from Albanian-speaking territories across the region. Held under the theme “Books and Tradition,” the two-day fair will showcase…
Plovdiv Brings Together Phillgood and Hills of Rock in Citywide July Celebration
Plovdiv is bringing together the city’s two flagship July music events in a month-long celebration of music, art, and urban culture entitled Phillgood Month 2026, the Plovdiv Municipality said on Wednesday. The initiative connects the Phillgood (July 17–19) and Hills…
Integrated air and missile defence MoAs signed at NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum
Romania’s Defence Minister Radu Miruta and a delegation of Romania’s Defence Ministry (MApN) participated on July 7 in the Defence Industry Forum at the NATO Summit in Ankara, where a series of events and ceremonies for the signing of memoranda…
Kosovo’s election results certified, paving the way for formation of new institutions
Kosovo’s Central Election Commission (CEC) has unanimously certified the results of the June 7 elections. In these elections, the first-place party was the Vetëvendosje Movement, securing 47.13 percent of the vote, or 53 seats in the Assembly. The Democratic Party…
Croatian Lado closes Balkan Festival in Ohrid; to give two concerts with Tanec
The Croatian folk song and dance ensemble Lado closed the 65th Balkan Festival of Folk Songs and Dances in Ohrid with a concert of Croatian folk songs and dances receiving a standing ovation from the audience, organizers said in a…
Nearly 4,000 young people activate Culture Pass in less than two months
More than 3,800 18-year-olds have activated their Culture Passes in less than two months since the launch of the pilot project, while over €58,000 has already been spent on cultural and media content, the Ministry of Culture and Media said. The…
Meloni meets Zelensky on sidelines of NATO summit
Premier Giorgia Meloni had a meeting on Wednesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, her office said in a statement. “During the meeting, Italy’s strong commitment to stand alongside Ukraine and support…
Martin: Completion of Montenegro’s accession talks priority of Irish presidency if the EU
The completion of accession negotiations with Montenegro will be one of the priorities of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU), said the Prime Minister of Ireland, Michel Martin. Speaking at the plenary session of the…
