No room for hatred or exclusion, pope tells Trump
Pope Francis called on Donald Trump to promote peace and work for a society without hatred, discrimination and exclusion in the pontiff’s message for his inauguration as United States President on Monday. “On the occasion of your inauguration as the…
Average age of vehicles in Croatia 14.6 years, same as in 2023
ZAGREB, 20 Jan 2025 (Hina) – In 2024, there were 214,224 first-time vehicle registrations at technical inspection stations in Croatia, which is an increase of 23,401 vehicles, or 12%, compared to the previous year. The average age of vehicles was 14.6…
The Cardiosurgery Clinic records a record number of open heart surgeries
During 2024, the Clinical Cardiac Surgery Service recorded a record number of open heart interventions. And thanks to the renovations that have taken place in this unit, possibilities have been created to increase the number of more complicated surgeries for…
Türkiye to host security meeting with Sweden
ANKARA A meeting of the Türkiye-Sweden Security Mechanism meeting is set to take place in the Turkish capital Tuesday with the participation of high-level officials from both countries, diplomatic sources said on Monday. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Interior…
13 high-ranking officials declare firearm possession
Podgorica, (MINA) – According to data from the Agency for the Prevention of Corruption data, 13 out of 138 high-ranking officials – including members of the Government, MPs and municipal presidents – have reported firearm possession, the Center for Civic…
Cyprus President and Turkish Cypriot leader to have new meeting on crossing points
A new meeting between the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, and the Turkish Cypriot leader, Ersin Tatar, is set to take place in the coming days to discuss the opening of new crossing points on the island….
Interest from Chevron for hydrocarbon research in Greece
The American company Chevron, the world’s second largest private company active in the hydrocarbon sector, has expressed interest in research in the marine area southwest of the Peloponnese and to the west of Crete, bordering the marine plots of the…
Romania wins 35 medals at the Ice Swimming World Championship
Bucharest, Jan 20 /Agerpres/ – Romania won 35 medals at the Ice Swimming World Championship, organized by the International Ice Swimming Association (IISA) between January 13 and 19, in Molveno, Italy. Eight of the medals won are in the general…
43 Macedonian novels released in 2024 competing for prestigious prize
Skopje, 20 January 2025 (MIA) — Novel of the Year contest organizers have received 43 entries published in 2024, according to a press release from the Slavko Janevski Foundation. Submissions were open Dec. 15 through Jan. 15, 2024. Competing for the…
Top Slopes, Perfect Weather, and Drama – Bansko Shines as a Top Winter Sports Destination
Bansko, Southwest Bulgaria, (BTA) – With impeccable organization, a meticulously prepared course, and constant sunshine lighting up the slopes of the Pirin Mountains, the Alpine Snowboard World Cup in Bansko was a triumph for the Bulgarian Ski Federation. It also…
Kickboxing, the sport that aims to bring more medals to Kosovo
After the successes last year, Kosovo kickboxers aim to bring more medals to Kosovo from international competitions during 2025. Six athletes who represent Kosovo in the international arena come from the “Creative Fight Club”, where the intensive work of the…
Video Review Puts Yankov at Third Place in Sunday’s Parallel Giant Slalom
Bansko resort, Southwest Bulgaria, January 19 (BTA) – A video review has put Bulgaria’s most successful snowboarder Radoslav Yankov third in the second parallel giant slalom at FIS Snowboard World Cup in Bansko on Sunday. It was reported initially that Yankov…
