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Bulgaria, Romania, Turkiye Condemn Drone Attacks on Black Sea Merchant Ships, Agree on Coordination Mechanism

Sofia hosted trilateral talks on Black Sea security at Boyana Residence on Wednesday. Participants included Bulgarian Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov and Chief of Defence Admiral Emil Eftimov, Romanian Defence Minister Stefan-Radu Oprea and Deputy Chief of Defence Lieutenant General Dragos-Dumitru…

KO:SH film fest brings 100 short films from 40 countries to Korça

TIRANA, October 28 /ATSH/ – Today, Korça transforms into a global cinematic hub as the 13th edition of the KO:SH film festival kicks off. Over the next six days, the festival will showcase 100 short films from 40 countries. Screenings…

World Bank: Montenegro’s economy to grow by 3.3 percent this year

Podgorica, (MINA-BUSINESS) – Compared with its spring projections, the World Bank (WB) has raised its forecast for Montenegro’s economic growth this year by 0.4 percentage points to 3. 3 percent. In its latest Western Balkans Regular Economic Report, the WB…

Romanian Film Festival in UK returns to Colchester, London

    The Romanian Film Festival in the United Kingdom returns to Colchester on 28 and 29 November and to London from 2 to 7 December to promote Romanian cinema, celebrate Romania’s National Day and strengthen ties between filmmakers and…

Kosovo-Germany Economic Forum focuses on investment and new markets

Germany is one of Kosovo’s key economic partners, while strengthening investment, expanding business partnerships and creating more favorable conditions for investors were highlighted as priorities at the third German-Kosovar Economic Forum, held under the motto “Driving the Next Economy,” KosovaPress…

Display by Zeus F-16 fighter jet concludes 28th October military parade in Thessaloniki

A display by an F-16 fighter jet from the Zeus demonstration team over Thessaloniki brought the military parade marking Greece’s 28th of October national anniversary to a close on Wednesday. “One word changes history. And for the Greeks, that word…

EU must choose who represents it on Kyiv, mustn’t act separately – Chigi sources

The European Union must choose who represents it on the Ukraine war and members can’t afford to act separately like Finnish and Norwegian leaders who telephoned Russian President Vladimir Putin in the name of their nations and not Europe, Palazzo…

Tivat Municipality launches TivatSmart platform

Tivat, (MINA-BUSINESS) – The Municipality of Tivat has unveiled its new TivatSmart platform, which will provide residents, visitors and the wider local community with easier access to digital services and information relevant to everyday life in the city. Through the…

French-flagged ‘Abeille Marengo’ in Crete to start surveys for GSI power cables

The French-flagged offshore support vessel “Abeille Marengo” arrived at the port of Heraklion in Crete on Tuesday morning, from where it will carry out underwater surveys for the laying of high-voltage direct current (HVDC) submarine cables for the Crete-Cyprus electricity…

New North Macedonia Envoy Presents Copies of Credentials

Deputy Foreign Minister Ivanka Tasheva received copies of the letters of credence of North Macedonia’s newly appointed Ambassador to Bulgaria Krum Efremov, the Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday. Bulgaria reaffirmed its constructive support for North Macedonia’s European integration, which required…

People in agriculture and fisheries must be supported to earn a decent income, Senekis tells AGRIFISH

“The sustainability of agriculture and fisheries requires substantial support for the people working in these sectors, ensuring they earn a decent income that allows them to plan their future with confidence and a clear outlook,” Cyprus’ Minister of Agriculture, Rural…

Kurti inaugurates the Coronary Care Unit, promises better conditions for patients and medical staff

Kosovo’s Coronary Care Unit has been inaugurated following a €211,000 investment aimed at improving treatment conditions for patients and working conditions for healthcare staff. Prime Minister Albin Kurti said investments at the University Clinical Center of Kosovo (UCCK) are transforming…