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Erdogan, Putin discuss Türkiye-Russia ties, Black Sea security

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin discussed bilateral relations, as well as regional and global issues, in a phone call on Wednesday, Türkiye’s Communications Directorate said. Erdogan stressed the importance of efforts to ensure navigational…

Culafic: Concrete steps taken in two years to protect environment

Podgorica, (MINA) – In the past two years, significant progress has been made in Montenegro in terms of expanding and improving the system of protected areas, as well as initiating and continuing numerous protection procedures and revision of existing protected…

Meloni renews commitment to fighting antisemitism on October 7 anniversary

Premier Giorgia Meloni renewed her government’s commitment to fighting antisemitism on Wednesday in a message marking the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks. “On October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorist attacks saw the massacre of men, women, and children; young…

Inaugural edition of Romania-US Exchange Program; Toiu: We mark firm new step in bilateral relationship

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is organizing the inaugural edition of the Romania-United States Exchange Program until October 11; as part of this initiative, a delegation comprising aides to US Congress members and representatives of the American think-tank community is…

Nadica Atanasova’s ‘Lacan’s Mirror’ art show to open in Kochani

Kochani, 7 October 2026 (MIA) — Nadica Atanasova’s exhibition titled “Lacan’s Mirror” will open Wednesday evening at White Dawns Cultural Center in Kochani. The art show features five mirrors Atanasova designed as an interactive art installation. According to psychoanalyst Jacques…

Justina Shiroka-Pula sworn in as Kosovo President

Justina Shiroka-Pula has been sworn in before the deputies of the Kosovo Assembly, officially assuming the duties of President of the Republic of Kosovo. Her swearing-in took place after the completion of the voting process in the Assembly and the…

Plenkovic at MED9 summit: Mediterranean has become key strategic area for EU

ZAGREB, 7 Oct (Hina) -В The Mediterranean has become a key strategic area for the European Union amid global instability, Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic said on Wednesday as he opened the MED9 summit in Split.   Split is hosting…

Archaeologists Present New Findings from 20 Years of Research at Trapezitsa Hill in Veliko Tarnovo

The results of 20 years of archaeological research, restoration and preservation at Trapezitsa Hill in Veliko Tarnovo were officially presented on Tuesday. The presentation was attended by Deputy Minister of Culture Dr. Plamen Slavov, Bulgaria Academy of Science (BAS) President…

Struga’s Poetry Park hosts ‘Stories from Two Libraries’ reading

Skopje, 6 October 2026 (MIA) — Struga’s Poetry Park will host a literary reading titled “Stories from Two Libraries,” featuring local authors alongside visiting writers from Korçë, Albania. According to organizers, attendees will also visit the Vevchani regional library. The…

Research highlights disparities in living donor kidney transplants across Europe

A new publication led by Clinical Assistant Professor Andreas Koussios of the European University Cyprus (EUC) School of Medicine highlights significant disparities in access to living donor kidney transplants across Europe and identifies priorities for improving equity in transplants. A…

Vertical corridor in the Balkans for petroleum products – Energy Min Papastavrou: Greece’s role strengthened

The development of a vertical energy corridor originating from Greece in the petroleum sector, as well as the expansion of the vertical gas corridor, with the participation of Serbia and North Macedonia, were discussed at the 2nd Quadrilateral Ministerial Meeting…

Kosovo one of the strongest democracies in Western Balkans, Prime Minister says

Prime Minister of Kosovo Albin Kurti said that Kosovo has become one of the strongest democracies in the Western Balkans, speaking on the second day of the Civil Society Forum (CSF 2026), part of the regional initiative of the Berlin Process…