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AI use rises in Croatia, ChatGPT most popular tool

ZAGREB, 23 Sept (Hina) – Awareness and use of artificial intelligence are growing in Croatia, with ChatGPT the most widely used platform, according to a national AI survey presented on Tuesday. Тhe study, conducted for the third consecutive year by…

Moscow wants to distract from war, subdue Kyiv-Crosetto

Russia wants to distract attention from its Ukraine war with forays into NATO air space and thus subdue Kyiv, Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said on a visit Tuesday to an Estonian air base from which Italian F35s have intercepted Russian…

Gerapetritis: Recognition of the Palestinian State should come at the end of the political process and under the auspices of the UN

Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis, in his statements to public broadcaster ERT, referred to the start of the 80th UN General Assembly, emphasising that Greece’s participation in the Security Council expands its diplomatic footprint and strengthens the country’s international foundations. He…

Kos: EU to provide 7 million euros in support for media and civil society in Bosnia and Herzegovina

SARAJEVO, September 23 (FENA) – European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos announced EU financial support of 7 million euros for media outlets and civil society organizations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, emphasizing that independent media and civil society form the foundation…

Ibrahimaj: Albania’s entry into SEPA marks a historic milestone for integration into European Financial Market

TIRANA, Sept 23 /ATA/ Following Albania’s admission to the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) as one of its 41 member states, effective October 7th, all entities processing euro-denominated transactions will gain access to expedited settlement times, reduced transaction costs, and…

Cyprus and India reaffirm strengthening of cooperation on board «Trikand» frigate

Cyprus and India have reaffirmed their long-standing ties and the further strengthening of their cooperation on defence and security issues during an event on board the Indian Naval Ship (INS) ‘Trikand’, that has docked in Limassol. Minister of Transport, Communications and Works…

EU Cohesion Policy Hackathon Brings Together Seven University Teams in Veliko Tarnovo

The national hackathon “Promoting EU Cohesion Policy” is taking place at Veliko Tarnovo University on Tuesday, organized by the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA). Seven teams from across the country will participate, representing Burgas Free University, Ruse University, Technical University of…

Florin Barbu: Common Agricultural and Fisheries Policies must remain separate from Common Fund

Bucharest – The European Union’s food security has no connection with the milestones and targets of the Common Fund, declared on Monday the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Florin Barbu, at the Agriculture and Fisheries Council meeting, which is…

Museum of North Macedonia marks European Heritage Days 2025

Skopje, 23 September 2025 (MIA) — As part of the EU-initiated European Heritage Days series of cultural events held across Europe to raise awareness of the value of the common cultural heritage and the need to protect it for future generations,…

Türkiye’s motto ‘world is bigger than five’ embodies vision for humanity’s shared future: President

Türkiye’s enduring call, rooted in the principle that “the world is bigger than five,” transcends a simple criticism of the current global order and embodies a vision for humanity’s collective future, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said. His remarks came in…

From Prizren to Europe: KB Bashkimi Ready to Make History

KB Bashkimi of Prizren is making history, participating for the first time in international basketball competitions, specifically in the FIBA Europe Cup qualifiers. Facing them is a major challenge, Anwil Włocławek, one of the strongest and most successful teams in…

ICAO: Albania to reach 21.6 million air passengers by 2040

TIRANA, Sept 22 /ATA/ Civil aviation in Albania continues to grow steadily, cementing its position as the country’s key gateway year after year. According to projections by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Albania is expected to reach an air…