Kadis reportedly considered for Mediterranean and Environment portfolios
The portfolios for the Mediterranean and the Environment are the two potential choices for Kostas Kadis, proposed by Cyprus as the country’s next European Commissioner, according to a document about which Euronews first reported on and which the Cyprus News…
Government decides electricity, gas prices to go up 10%
In the seventh package of measures to protect households and businesses from rising prices, the government has allocated nearly €248 million, Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic said on Friday, adding that electricity and gas subsidies will continue but their prices will…
Coordinated actions for Albanian products to be competitive in international markets
Addressing the challenges for “Competitiveness and increasing access of Albanian products in European markets” was the highlight of the meeting of the Investment Council (IC). In attendance of the meeting chaired by the Minister of Economy, Culture and Innovation, Blendi…
Greeece’s GDP up 2.3% in Q2, ELSTAT says
Greece’s growth rate showed an increase of 2.3% in the second quarter of 2024, compared to the corresponding period of 2023, according to the data announced by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). On a quarterly basis, GDP rose by 1.1%….
Kosovo praises role of Türkiye, NATO in regional peace and stability
Kosovo’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Donika Gervalla-Schwarz on Tuesday underscored the pivotal role of Türkiye and NATO in maintaining peace and stability in the Balkans during a press conference in Pristina. Speaking alongside Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan,…
MIA to host 33rd General Assembly of ABNA-SE
The Media Information Agency – MIA will host the 33rd General Assembly of the Association of the Balkan News Agencies-Southeast Europe (ABNA-SE) in 2025, as decided by the 32nd General Assembly hosted by Turkey’s Anadolu Agency on 3-6 September in…
Montenegro urged to seize the moment to become the next EU member
Enlargement policy remains high on the EU agenda, said newly appointed EU Ambassador to Montenegro Johann Sattler, adding that all social stakeholders should invest effort on the EU path, so that Montenegro would become the next EU member. Sattler presented…
Animation Bucharest International Film Festival showcasing classic to modern-day creations to run Sep 6 – 8
The fourth edition of Animation Bucharest International Film Festival (ABIFF) is taking place Friday through Sunday in Bucharest and another 11 cities – Pitesti, Sinaia, Alexandria, Slanic-Prahova, Brad, Caransebes, Lupeni, Otelu Rosu, Petrosani, Resita and Vulcan, inviting the public to…
Bulgarian Boxer Rami Kiwan Wins on Olympic Debut in Paris
Current European boxing champion Rami Kiwan made a successful Olympic debut at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Sunday. The 24-year-old Bulgarian defeated Poland’s Damian Durkac by 5-0 judges’ votes (29:26, 29:26, 30:25, 30:25, 29:26) in the first round in the…
Distria Krasniqi advances to the semi-finals at the Olympic Games
The judoka from Kosovo Distria Krasniqi successfully reaches the semi-finals after defeating the Israeli Gefen Primo at the “Paris 2024” Olympic Games. Distria Krasniqi close to the medal, where she only needs one victory. The Olympic champion, Distria Krasniqi, will…
Meloni requested Italian be NATO’s southern envoy -Tajani
Premier Giorgia Meloni has requested that an Italian be appointed NATO’s new special envoy for its southern front during the summit of the leaders of countries belonging to the alliance in Washington, Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has…
Tourism Minister Says Summer Season Started Well, Black Sea Water Quality Excellent
“The summer tourist season has started well, according to preliminary data for June we have almost one million tourist registrations,” caretaker Minister of Tourism Evtim Miloshev told Bulgarian National TV here on Sunday. He said that in the tourism sector,…
