Albania economic confidence rises in August, led by construction
TIRANA, Sept. 1 /ATA/ – Business and consumer confidence in Albania’s economy improved in August, led by a sharp rise in optimism in the construction sector, while sentiment also strengthened in trade and services, the Bank of Albania said on…
Energy prices push up inflation to near-three-year high of 3.3% in August
Rising energy prices due to the Iran war are continuing to push up Italian inflation, which was 3.3% in August, a near three-year high, Istat said Tuesday. According to preliminary estimates, in August 2026, the national consumer price index (NIC),…
The average gross salary in Montenegro reached €1,240 in July.
Podgorica, (MINA-BUSINESS) – The average net salary in Montenegro amounted to €1,040 in July, up 0.1 percent on June. According to the Statistical Office, the average net salary increased by 2.3 percent in July, compared to last year’s corresponding period….
President Erdogan says Türkiye will deepen cooperation with Shanghai Cooperation Organization
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Tuesday that Türkiye would seek to deepen cooperation with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), which he described as a “rising star.” “We will strive to advance our cooperation with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, which…
Kosovo and Italian businesses seek to boost cooperation and investment
Representatives of business associations from Kosovo and Italy met in Prishtina today to discuss increasing economic cooperation, investments and trade between the two countries. The meeting was organized by the Kosovo Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DHTIK), with the participation…
BTA Presents LIK Magazine at Apollonia Festival
The longstanding partnership between the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) and the Apollonia Festival of Arts was highlighted in Sozopol on Tuesday, as this year’s festival dedicated its “Price of Success” series to BTA and its cultural magazine LIK. As part…
Dendias: ‘Achilles’ Shield’ is Europe’s first comprehensive effort to address threats and challenges
National Defence Minister Nikos Dendias referred to the signature of the agreement with Israel for the “Achilles Shield” air defence dome, in a doorstep statement as he arrived for the informal EU defence ministers’ meeting taking place at Wicklow in…
Middle Bronze Age building and tombs uncovered in Erimi village
An earlier version of the Central Building as well as three chamber tombs were uncovered during the 2026 fieldwork and research activities of the Erimi Italian Archaeological Mission, carried out at Erimi-Laonin tou Porakou, in Limassol district, between 27 July…
ExpoApa 2026 brings together international industry leaders and experts in Bucharest from 8-10 September
International leaders and experts from the water industry are expected in Bucharest from 8 to 10 September for a new edition of the ExpoApa event organised at Romexpo by the Romanian Water Association (ARA). According to the organisers’ release, the…
