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Türkiye, China sign satellite technology deal at international space congress in Antalya

Türkiye and China will carry out joint work on space technologies under a joint R&D, product development and commercialization agreement signed between TURKSAT and China Satcom. The 77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2026) continues at the Antalya NEST Congress Center…

EC: Bosnia and Herzegovina must urgently resume reforms after elections, risks losing €373.9 million

SARAJEVO, October 8 (FENA) – Following the general elections held on October 4, the European Union expects Bosnia and Herzegovina to restore the momentum of reforms and meet citizens’ expectations regarding European integration, the European Commission told the FENA EU…

Durrës biennial turns ancient coastal city into a living art gallery

TIRANA, October 8 /ATA/ – This October, the second Durrës International Contemporary Art Biennial has turned the coastal city into an open stage for art, dialogue and cultural exchange. At the opening ceremony held at the historic former Royal Villa…

Kosovo PM Albin Kurti speaks after meeting with newly elected president

Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti spoke after his meeting with newly elected President Justina Shiroka-Pula, describing the meeting as an important step toward institutional cooperation and coordination. Kurti said that during the meeting he found the new president willing and…

“Giotto in Iasi” exhibition opens, showcasing Florentine master’s polyptych

The exhibition “Giotto in Iasi,” which brings one of the great Florentine artist’s most important works, Polittico, to Romania for the first time, opened on October 7 at the Palace of Culture in Iasi, in the presence of Culture Minister…

Lower House set for final vote on new election law

The Lower House is holding the final vote on Thursday on a bill presented by the parties of Premier Giorgia Meloni’s ruling coalition to bring in a new election law passed. The ruling alliance say the new system will make…

HNB: Banks remain well capitalised despite growth in lending and dividends

ZAGREB, 8 Oct (Hina) – Croatia’s banking sector remains well capitalised, although strong loan growth and increased dividend payouts have pushed banks’ capital ratios to their lowest level in about a decade, the Croatian National Bank (HNB) said following a…

Milatovic: Germany is Montenegro’s reliable partner on its EU path

Podgorica, (MINA) – Germany is Montenegro’s reliable partner, whose political support, expertise and assistance have significantly contributed to the country’s progress on the European path, President Jakov Milatovic said. Speaking at the reception marking German Unity Day, hosted by the…

EU project demonstrates how labor market needs can shape education standards in BiH

SARAJEVO, October 7 (FENA) – As part of the “EU for Education and Employment” project, an interactive simulation was held in Sarajevo today demonstrating how labor market needs are translated into occupational and qualification standards, and then into curricula The…

Cyprus cheesemakers see further halloumi export potential in US market

The annual value of halloumi cheese exports stands at approximately €350 million, with UK being the primary market, absorbing about 45% of production, followed by Sweden, Greece, and other European countries, Michalis Koulouros, executive secretary of the Cheesemakers’ Association has told…

Rubio and Gerapetritis stress importance of U.S.-Greece alliance; Greece a ‘true and strong and model ally’, Rubio says

Greece and the United States have agreed to sign a new memorandum for the exchange of information, for deeper energy cooperation, to expand the supply of U.S. LNG and boost the defence partnerships within NATO, Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis…

More Than 7 Mln Tourist Visits Recorded in Bulgaria in January-September

More than 7 million tourists visited Bulgaria between January and September, Deputy Tourism Minister Mariela Modeva said at the opening of the 21st Cultural Tourism International Fair in Veliko Tarnovo. From May to September, 5.7 million tourists visited the country,…