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The Association of the Balkan News Agencies

Month: September 2026

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…

Italy’s oldest man dies at 112

Italy’s oldest man has died at the age of 112. A shepherd, muleteer, and farmer, Vitantonio Lovallo—known to everyone as “Zitòn”- lived through more than a century of history without ever severing the bond with his land in southern Italy….

Tajani: Montenegro is ready for membership, EU enlargement process must be sped up

Podgorica, (MINA) – Montenegro is ready for EU membership, Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani said, adding that the enlargement process should be accelerated to preserve the important momentum in the Western Balkans.   Tajani said this in Trieste,…

Bucharest Days: Concerts, video mapping projections, and guided tours, Saturday and Sunday

    Bucharest, Sep 16/Agerpres/ – Bucharest Days will be celebrated on Saturday and Sunday with concerts, performances, video mapping projections, guided tours, and debates.           The event marks 567 years since the city’s first documentary attestation, the Capital’s City…

Von der Leyen pays tribute to Danish and Greek pilots killed fighting wildfires in Greece

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen paid tribute on Wednesday to the Danish and Greek pilots who lost their lives while fighting wildfires in Greece, saying they had died as heroes. Von der Leyen was delivering the annual State…

FinMin speaks of balanced and growth-oriented budget for 2027 after Cabinet approval

Minister for Finance, Makis Keravnos, spoke on Wednesday of a balanced and growth-oriented budget for the year 2027, following the approval of the relevant bill by the Council of Ministers, which will be put to a vote in the House…

Prime Ministers of Bulgaria and Czechia Discuss Cooperation in Nuclear Projects

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev and his Czech counterpart Andrej Babis held a one-on-one meeting here on Wednesday as part of Babis’ official visit to Sofia. At a joint news conference after the meeting, Radev said Bulgaria and Czechia discussed…

National Tourism Agency and Infinity Film Production join forces to promote Albania

TIRANA, September 16 /ATA/ – Cinema is playing an increasingly important role in promoting Albanian tourist destinations through stories that highlight the country’s cities, landscapes and cultural values. In this context, the National Tourism Agency and Infinity Film Production signed…

Israel poses greatest potential threat to Syria’s stability: Turkish foreign minister

ANKARA (AA) – Israel currently poses the greatest potential threat to Syria’s stability, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said this week during a visit to Damascus. As developments in Syria moves in a positive direction, Israel takes “destabilizing actions,” Fidan…

Bucharest to host 2028 Europa League final

Bucharest, Sept 15 /Agerpres/ – The UEFA Executive Committee on Tuesday appointed the National Arena in Bucharest City the host of the 2028 Europa League final, the Romanian Football Federation announced on its official website. “The UEFA Executive Committee appointed…

Labour Minister signs MoU in nuclear protection with IAEA

Minister of Labour and Social Insurance, Marinos Mousiouttas, held a meeting in Vienna with Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Mariano Grossi, and signed a Memorandum of Understanding in the field of nuclear protection on behalf…

Albania, Greece and North Macedonia seek UNESCO nomination for Prespa region

TIRANA, Sept 15 /ATA/ – Albania, Greece and North Macedonia are seeking to advance a joint bid to have the Prespa region inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. The initiative was discussed on Tuesday by Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister…