54% of water sold in bars and restaurants found to be irregular
Some 54% of water sold in bars and restaurants in Italy was found to be irregular in a nationwide sweep by the NAS health and hygiene police last month, it said Thursday. From July 1 to 31, 2026, the NAS…
Defence Minister: Sadu Mechanical Plant to open talks with US Ballistics on new ammo line
Acting Defense Minister Radu Miruta stated that representatives of the Sadu Mechanical Plant will begin direct negotiations with US Ballistics, an American company looking to lease facilities there and manufacture a new type of ammunition, thereby creating jobs in the…
Pierrakakis in ECB Supervision Newsletter: Europe needs a banking sector capable of financing a new growth model
In an interview with the European Central Bank’s quarterly Banking Supervision newsletter, Minister of National Economy and Finance and Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis focused on the Eurogroup’s role in shaping the conditions for Europe’s future prosperity, highlighting the need to…
Cypriot Padel team to take part in Mediterranean Games
The decision of the Cyprus Olympic Committee to include Padel in the 20th Mediterranean Games “Taranto 26” is of historical significance, as it is the first time this will happen. The Cyprus Olympic Committee said in a press release that…
Türkiye plans to launch lunar spacecraft in early 2027
Türkiye plans to launch its lunar spacecraft, equipped with a domestically developed hybrid propulsion system, in the first months of 2027, the country’s industry and technology minister said. Mehmet Fatih Kacir told reporters that Türkiye had finalized its launch schedule…
Oćevija near Vareš preserves a 700-year-old water-powered blacksmithing tradition
OĆEVIJA/VAREŠ, August 13 (FENA) – The village of Oćevija near Vareš is probably the only place in Europe where iron is still forged and processed using a medieval, pre-industrial method powered by water, just as it was done hundreds of…
June 7 Kosovo elections assessed as free and competitive, several challenges identified
The snap parliamentary elections held on June 7 were generally assessed as having been conducted in line with democratic standards for free, competitive and fair elections, with no issues identified that would undermine the overall integrity of the process. Election…
Voice of youth must have more prominent place in media and decision-making
Podgorica, (MINA) – The voice of the youth must have a more prominent place in the media space and decision-making processes, so that policies and public content truly reflect their needs, attitudes and interests, it was said at the presentation…
“Agritourism AL” platform offers a gateway to rural destinations
TIRANA, Aug 13 /ATA/ The “Agritourism AL” app has evolved into an information platform for agritourism and rural tourism destinations across Albania, helping tourists and visitors plan their trips and explore experiences focused on nature, gastronomy and Albanian traditions. Minister…
Burgas to Host Eurovision Song Contest in 2027
The coastal city of Burgas will host the Eurovision Song Contest next year, it was announced at a joint press conference of the Bulgarian National Television (BNT) and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) here on Thursday. The two semifinals will…
