Italy facing fresh femicide wave
Italy is facing a fresh femicide wave with six women killed by their partners or exes since the mid-August Ferragosto holiday on Saturday. The latest two were on Tuesday, a 72-year-old woman stoned to death by her 74-year-old husband in…
Turkish president, Japanese premier discuss bilateral ties, regional and global issues
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi discussed bilateral relations and regional and global issues in a Wednesday phone call. Erdogan said Türkiye would continue its efforts to further develop relations with Japan in all areas,…
Relocation of Patriot battery to Souda under consideration, Defence Ministry sources reveal
In light of Iran’s recent threats against European nations (with related information also published by the Financial Times), the Greek Ministry of National Defence is examining several scenarios, including the potential relocation of the Patriot battery currently stationed in Karpathos…
The pension reform aims to deliver greater fairness, security for every generation President says
The pension reform aims to deliver greater fairness, adequacy and security for every generation, President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides said in a recorded message on Wednesday. Noting that today, the government has presented the framework for the reform of…
A photographic memory of Albania: an exhibition in Rinia Park
TIRANA, August 19/ATA/ A special Rinia Park exhibition brings Albania’s past to life through photography for World Photography Day. The General Directorate of Archives (DPA) and Tirana’s Parks and Recreation Agency launched an open-air exhibition featuring rare 20th-century glass-negative photographs…
Everything ready for the Mediterranean Games ‘Taranto 2026’ – KosovaPress reports from the scene
Kosova is getting ready for another historic appearance at the Mediterranean Games “Taranto 2026”, where it will participate with the largest delegation in its history in this major international event. A total of 163 Kosovar athletes will compete in Taranto,…
CGO: MPs’ travel expenses exceed EUR 1 million, no public data on results
Podgorica, (MINA) – In the first six months of this year, MPs in the Montenegrin parliament spent EUR 212,769 on official trips, while more than EUR 1 million has been spent for this purpose since the current parliamentary convocation was…
PM: For First Time in Many Years, Five Helicopters, Crews Are on Standby for Firefighting
Prime Minister Rumen Radev told the Council of Ministers at the start of its regular meeting on Wednesday that, for the first time in many years, Bulgaria has five helicopters and crews on standby for firefighting, as well as a…
Foreign Affairs Ministry, Ratiu Foundation sign cooperation protocol; Foundation included in Ministry’s Advisory Council
Acting Foreign Minister Oana Toiu and Pamela Ratiu, executive director of the Ratiu Democracy Foundation, signed on August 18 a cooperation protocol between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) and the Ratiu Foundation in Turda, the MAE said. The protocol…
Poland’s Glam Quartet, Stan Breckenridge to perform in Ohrid
Ohrid, 19 August 2026 (MIA) — Ohrid Summer festival will present Wednesday a “Polish Evening” concert by Poland’s Glam Quartet accompanied by Stan Breckenridge on piano. They will perform music from their 2025 album, “Reimagined Chopin,” at St. Sophia Church at 9…
