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The Association of the Balkan News Agencies

Month: September 2026

Tirana Airport leads region, welcoming 6 million passengers in just six months

TIRANA, September 4 /ATA/ Tirana International Airport set a regional record during the first half of 2026 by welcoming 6 million passengers, a 17% increase from the previous year. Prime Minister Edi Rama wrote in a post in the social…

Acting ForMin Toiu meets Foreign Secretary Miliband; Romanian community in UK and defence collaboration on agenda

Acting Foreign Affairs Minister Oana Toiu held a bilateral meeting on August 3 in London with British Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Ed Miliband, context in which they discussed the Romanian diaspora in the UK, but…

Iliana Iotova Names BTA Director General Kiril Valchev as Running Mate for Presidential Election

Speaking to journalists at the Sofia Philharmonic on Thursday, President Iliana Iotova has named Bulgarian News Agency Director General Kiril Valchev as her candidate for vice president. Iotova announced her running mate for the upcoming presidential election in October while…

Tajani meets Sisi, set to sign agreement with Egypt on migrants

Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani was received by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el Sisi at the presidential palace in Cairo on Thursday during a visit in which he is also set to sign a cooperation agreement on migrants….

Diplomatic sources: Demarche of protest lodged with Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Greek Embassy in Ankara lodged a demarche of protest with the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday, following instructions by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, regarding both public Turkish statements concerning Special Spatial Planning Frameworks and the Presidential…

Cairo museum showcases Ottoman treasures from Egypt, Türkiye

In the heart of the Egyptian capital Cairo stands a unique cultural landmark housing treasures that span centuries of Islamic history. The building’s significance extends beyond its striking architectural design, as it is home to what the museum describes as…

Seven gold, six silver and five bronze medals for Cyprus at “Taranto 2026”

Cyprus wrapped up its participation in the 20th Mediterranean Games “Taranto 2026” with seven gold, six silver and five bronze medals, recording a highly successful medal tally. Cyprus’ participation in the Mediterranean Games concluded on Wednesday, with Marios Georgiou winning gold…

European Council President Costa Sees Key Energy Role for Bulgaria

Affordable energy is essential to Europe’s resilience, competitiveness and security, European Council President Antonio Costa said at a joint briefing with Prime Minister Rumen Radev on Thursday. To build a more resilient, competitive and secure Europe, energy prices must be…

National Theatre concluded its season with 95 performances, generating more than 10 million lekë in revenue

TIRANA, September 3 /ATA/ The National Theatre has closed a successful artistic season, confirming its role as one of the most important institutions of cultural life in the country and as a lively meeting space between artists and the public….

Harghita, first region in Romania on Green Destinations map, following Green Destinations Silver Award certification

Harghita County has become the first region in Romania to be included on the international Green Destinations map after obtaining the Green Destinations Silver Award certification, Visit Harghita informs in a press release. “A new important milestone on the road…

29 Remand Prison detainees on hunger strike

Podgorica, (MINA) – Twenty-nine detainees are on hunger strike at the Podgorica Remand Prison, the Administration for the Execution of Criminal Sanctions (UIKS) announced. The UIKS said that the detainees participating in the hunger strike were being provided with comprehensive…

Possible Russian attempt to influence Italy’s general election says Tajani

Russia may possibly attempt to influence next year’s Italian general election, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Wednesday. “It’s a general issue, it’s an issue that concerns the entire European Union, but it cannot be ruled out that there may be…