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President Radev Hails Approval by Government in Skopje of Constitutional Revisions as “Important First Step”, Says It is Not Last

President Rumen Radev Wednesday hailed the approval by the government of the Republic of North Macedonia of constitutional revisions that add Bulgarians to the basic law of the country and said that is “the first very important step – and…

MIA

Government forwards constitutional amendments to Parliament

The Government forwarded Tuesday the draft-constitutional amendments to the Parliament, immediately after their adoption at the 171st session. Skopje, 19 July 2023 (MIA) – The Government forwarded Tuesday the draft-constitutional amendments to the Parliament, immediately after their adoption at the…

MIA

U.S. designates businessman Orce Kamcev for corruption, Aggeler says targeting of corrupt individuals will continue

The U.S. Department of the Treasury designated on Wednesday businessman Orce Kamcev for corruption, bribery, money laundering and other criminal offenses. Skopje, 19 July 2023 (MIA) – The U.S. Department of the Treasury designated on Wednesday businessman Orce Kamcev for…

Two men killed in severe storm in Zagreb

ZAGREB, 19 July (Hina) – Two men were killed and a number of persons were injured in a severe storm that struck Zagreb around 4pm on Wednesday, emergency medical services told Hina. The men suffered fatal injuries after trees fell…

MINA

Development of renewable energy sources discussed

Podgorica, (MINA-BUSINESS) – Representatives of the University of Montenegro (UCG) and Elektroprivreda (EPCG) have met to discuss the cooperation on joint projects focusing on the development of renewable energy sources. Rector of the University Vladimir Bozovic said at the meeting,…

MINA

Maddocks: Montenegro and UK share same values and goals

Podgorica, (MINA) – Montenegro and the United Kingdom share the same values and goals, and in particular strong cooperation has been achieved in the field of the rule of law, it was heard during the meeting between Prime Minister Dritan…

CNA

President “cautiously optimistic” after Erdogan’s meetings with EU leaders

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides expressed “cautious optimism” after having been briefed by EU leaders, on the margins of the EU – Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) summit, regarding their discussions with Turkish President Tayip Erdogan during the…

ATA

Opera and Ballet House artists achieves success performing “AIDA” in Varna, Bulgaria

TIRANA, July 18 /ATA/ The premiere of Giuseppe Verdi’s “AIDA” opera was rather successful in the Summer Theater in Varna, Bulgaria. The opera was directed by Franco Zeffirelli and was wonderfully performed in front of a wide audience of art…

AA

Türkiye, UK to hold talks to update free trade agreement Existing deal, signed after Brexit, does not cover key areas like services, digital, says UK’s Department for Business and Trade

ISTANBUL Türkiye and the UK have agreed to hold talks on a new and modernized free trade agreement (FTA), the British government announced on Tuesday. The existing FTA, which the two countries signed after the UK left the EU, does…

Optimal collaboration of Greece & Frontex discussed in Athens meeting between Varvitsiotis, Leijtens

The optimal collaboration between Greece and border control agency Frontex was discussed on Tuesday in a meeting between Shipping & Island Policy Minister Miltiadis Varvitsiotis and visiting Frontex Executive Director Hans Leijtens. Beate Gminder, Deputy Director-General in charge of the…

Russian use of grain offence to humanity – Meloni

Decision shows who is the friend of poor countries says premier. (ANSA) – ROME, JUL 18 – Premier Giorgia Meloni has blasted Russia’s decision not to extend the UN-brokered deal that allowed Ukraine to export its grain during the war…

MIA

Government, Unions sign new general collective agreement

Minister of Labor and Social Policy, Jovanka Trenchevska, and President of the Federation of Trade Unions of Macedonia (SSM), Slobodan Trendafilov, signed on Tuesday a new general collective agreement for sustainable growth of wages in the public sector. Skopje, 18…