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Day: September 17, 2026

PPC signs MoU with Amazon Web Services to create data centre in Western Macedonia

Public Power Corporation (PPC) announced on Thursday evening that it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Amazon Web Services (AWS) for the development of a data centre in Western Macedonia. The MoU provides that: – AWS will lease…

Parliament adopts amendments to Criminal Code

Podgorica, (MINA) – The Parliament of Montenegro adopted amendments to the Criminal Code including the criminal offenses of illegal enrichment in connection with the exercise of public office and aggrevated hate speech. The amendments to the Criminal Code, proposed by…

Italy won’t wait for EU to ensure its ships can get through Bab el-Mandeb – Crosetto

Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said Thursday that Italy was willing to go it alone with military operations to ensure its ships can pass the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which Yemen’s Houthi rebels have made significant advances around. “Together with the Chief…

Cyprus banks NPL ratio at 1.6% at end-June, coverage ratio increases

The Non-Performing Loans (NPL) ratio of the Cypriot banking sector remained unchanged at 1.6% at the end of June 2026, according to aggregate data published on Thursday by the Central Bank of Cyprus, with reference date June 30, 2026. The…

Students march in Prishtina against Specialist Chambers: “Justice for our heroes”

A group of Kosovo students marched today from the National Library to Skënderbeu Square and the government building in Prishtina, in support of the former Kosovo Liberation Army leaders who were sentenced to a combined 81 years in prison by…

Tighter mobile phone restrictions at school

TIRANA, September 17 /ATA/ – As the new school year begins, schools are banning mobile phones on campus to minimize distractions and improve focus. In a social media post, Minister of Education Mirela Kumbaro called for cooperation among students, parents…

Macedonian Heritage Foundation marks 75th anniversary

Skopje, 17 September 2026 (MIA) — The Macedonian Heritage Foundation (maticanaiselenici.com) will celebrate its 75th anniversary Thursday evening at the Museum of the Macedonian Struggle for Independence. At the event, longtime journalist Fidanka Tanaskova will speak about the institution connecting…

PM Radev Sees Future Connectivity Summit in Bulgaria as Sign of Confidence in Government’s Political Will and Initiative

The Connectivity Summit that Bulgaria will host is an expression of confidence in the government’s political will and initiative, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said at the beginning of the government meeting. On Wednesday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen…