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MFA congratulates Cyprus on the EU Council Presidency

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a post on X, expressed its congratulations and warm wishes to Cyprus as it assumes the Presidency of the Council of the European Union on Thursday, wishing it a productive and successful Presidency (#CY2026EU)….

Bulgarian Banking Sector Ensures Smooth Transition to the Euro, Says Banks Association

The banking sector in Bulgaria has ensured a successful, smooth and trouble-free transition to the euro, the Association of Banks in Bulgaria (ABB) said in a statement. According to the association, immediately after midnight on December 31-January 1, bank ATMs…

Cyprus President conveys to Zelenskyy Nicosia’s readiness to contribute to Ukraine’s EU path

The Republic of Cyprus’ readiness to actively contribute to advancing Ukraine’s European path and to safeguarding the principles of international law was expressed by President Nikos Christodoulides to his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during a telephone conversation on Thursday, according…

Kruja Museum Center attracted over 212 thousand visitors during 2025

TIRANA, January 2/ATA/ Thousands of tourists from all over the world have visited Kruja Museum Center during 2025. Director of Kruja Museum Medi Hafizi told ATA today that during 2025 over 212 thousand visitors visited Kruja Museum Center. According to…

IGPR: Romanian Police launch guide “Artificial intelligence & manipulation of human perception”

The Romanian Police launched the guide called ‘Artificial Intelligence & manipulation of human perception’ aimed at educating the population in respect to the mechanisms of spreading deepfake content, as well as how people are kept within information ‘bubbles.’ ‘Artificial intelligence…

Rich musical lineup for 2026: Metallica, Chris Isaak and Russell Crowe coming to Bucharest

The year 2026 brings to Romania numerous artists and bands from all musical genres, both domestic and international, with large-scale shows on major stages. Confirmed names include Metallica, Iron Maiden, Deep Purple, Trooper, Bere Gratis, Chris Isaak, Eros Ramazzotti, Richard…

Spiropali congratulates Cyprus on EU Presidency: Pivotal moment to advance enlargement process

TIRANA, Jan 1 /ATA/ Elisa Spiropali, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, extended her congratulations to her Cypriot counterpart, Constantinos Kombos, on Cyprus taking over the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union starting January 1, 2026.  Spiropali wished the Cypriot Presidency every success during this critical…

Sport has given a lot to Kosovo – is the state paying back its “debt”?

Sport in Kosovo continues to be seen as one of the most important pillars of state identity and international representation. From Olympic medals to the success of athletes in the world arena, sport has often been ahead of institutions in…

FinMin Pierrakakis to ANA-MPA: 2026 will be a year of opportunities for Greece, with growth, investment and citizens at the centre

The Minister of National Economy and Finance Kyriakos Pierrakakis, in an exclusive statement to ANA-MPA, spoke about developments in the Greek economy this year. “2026 will be a year of opportunities for Greece, with growth, investment and citizens at the…

BVB’s Hanga: 2025 confirms that Romania’s capital market has entered a new stage of maturity

Romania’s capital market has entered a new stage of maturity in 2025, recording healthy growth supported by liquidity, a broader investor base and listed companies, President of the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) Radu Hanga told AGERPRES. ‘2025 confirms that Romania’s…

Donald Trump awarded 2025 Cvetin Peace Prize

Skopje, 31 December 2025 (MIA) — On the last day of 2025, US President Donald Trump has been awarded the Cvetin Peace Prize for his continuing efforts to bring peace to Ukraine, the Middle East and the world, the Cvetin Peace…

Çela: TEA app hits 170,000 downloads in 2025

TIRANA, Dec 31 /ATA/ This year, the TEA (Tourism Events of Albania) app has delivered a richer and more inclusive experience for all those discovering Albania’s natural and cultural treasures. Thanks to TEA, tourists have enjoyed not only nature, mountains,…