Türkiye’s next-generation military headquarters to serve from 12M-square-meter site
Türkiye’s Ay Yildiz Joint Headquarters, currently under construction in Ankara, will cover 12 million square meters and bring the National Defense Ministry, the General Staff and the armed forces’ commands under one roof, the Defense Ministry said Thursday in a…
Expert: NATO increasingly views Romania as potential logistics hub for the Black Sea region
NATO is analysing the extension of its pipeline system to the eastern flank, and Romania is increasingly viewed not only as a border state but as a potential logistics hub for the entire Black Sea region, according to Dumitru Chisalita,…
Cyprus to the UNSC: Sexual violence by Turkish troops during the invasion remains an open wound
The need for concrete action in support of survivors and for ending impunity for conflict related sexual violence was underlined by the Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the United Nations, Ambassador Maria Michail, who spoke, on Wednesday, at the UN Security…
Fifth Gjon Mili Jazz & Blues Festival brings international evening of jazz, tradition and improvisation
Tirana will host the fifth edition of the Gjon Mili Jazz & Blues Festival on Thursday, one of Albania’s leading jazz events. The festival will be held at the open-air Mirush Kabashi Theatre near Tirana’s Artificial Lake. With free admission,…
Albion Rrahmani joins Serie A
Kosovo striker Albion Rrahmani is officially a Venezia player. The Italian club has announced that it has secured his services from Sparta Prague on a permanent transfer, with the 25-year-old signing a contract until June 30, 2029. Rrahmani has built…
Cinematheque to screen Macedonian movies as part of Skopje Summer
As part of Skopje Summer festival, the Cinematheque will screen a series of Macedonian films through July 17. A screening of several short films by Stefan Sidovski Sido is scheduled for Thursday. Branko Gapo’s “The Longest Journey” (1976) will be…
Cyprus will continue to play a leading role in shipping, Deputy Minister tells CNA
Cyprus remains committed to playing an active role in shaping international maritime policy, with a strong focus on sustainability, competitiveness and maritime safety, Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis said during a working visit to London from 6 to 9 July….
Mitsotakis at NATO summit: An alliance must be based on fundamental principles of good neighbourly relations
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis noted on Wednesday that NATO leaders were meeting in Ankara at a time of heightened geopolitical uncertainty, with burden-sharing among allies at the centre of the alliance’s agenda. Speaking before the start of NATO’s 36th summit,…
Book fair in Presheva brings together 30 Albanian-language publishers
The Presheva Book Fair 2026 opens on Wednesday at the Abdulla Krashnica Cultural Centre in Presheva, bringing together around 30 publishing houses from Albanian-speaking territories across the region. Held under the theme “Books and Tradition,” the two-day fair will showcase…
Plovdiv Brings Together Phillgood and Hills of Rock in Citywide July Celebration
Plovdiv is bringing together the city’s two flagship July music events in a month-long celebration of music, art, and urban culture entitled Phillgood Month 2026, the Plovdiv Municipality said on Wednesday. The initiative connects the Phillgood (July 17–19) and Hills…
Integrated air and missile defence MoAs signed at NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum
Romania’s Defence Minister Radu Miruta and a delegation of Romania’s Defence Ministry (MApN) participated on July 7 in the Defence Industry Forum at the NATO Summit in Ankara, where a series of events and ceremonies for the signing of memoranda…
Kosovo’s election results certified, paving the way for formation of new institutions
Kosovo’s Central Election Commission (CEC) has unanimously certified the results of the June 7 elections. In these elections, the first-place party was the Vetëvendosje Movement, securing 47.13 percent of the vote, or 53 seats in the Assembly. The Democratic Party…
