Karlos Nasar Breaks Two World Records on His Way to 96kg Title at European Weightlifting Championships in Chisinau
Olympic gold medalist Karlos Nasar became the European weightlifting champion in the 97kg category with two world records and complete dominance over his competition. Bulgaria’s Athlete of the Year improved his best performances in the clean and jerk by one…
Curtea de Arges to Bucharest travel to be possible via motorway as of May
As of May, travel from Curtea de Arges to Bucharest will be possible via motorway, announced National Company for Road Infrastructure Administration (CNAIR) Director General Cristian Pistol. ‘Sibiu – Pitesti Motorway (A1): we are getting closer and closer to opening…
Bulgarian Rhythmic Gymnast Stiliana Nikolova Wins Bronze in All-around at World Cup in Baku
Bulgarian rhythmic gymnast Stiliana Nikolova has won the bronze medal in the women’s all-around event at the 2025 World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan, qualifying for Sunday’s finals for all four apparatuses. Nikolova, who won gold in the all-around at the…
S&P upgrades Greece’s rating to BBB, stable outlook
Standard & Poor’s credit rating agency upgraded Greece’s sovereign credit rating to BBB from BBB- on Friday, with a stable outlook from a positive one. S&P had first restored Greece’s credit standing as investment grade in October 2023, and revised…
Albanian Alps Painters featured at NGA Exhibition in Shkodra
IRANA, April 19 /ATA/ “The National Gallery of Arts mounted the exhibition of the project ‘Albanian Psychology in Visual Arts’ in Shkodër.” This marks the wrap-up exhibition of the project, which on this occasion made its way to Shkodra, a key…
Under RO-CULTURA, EUR 34 million granted to showcase Romania’s cultural heritage
Romania has managed to unite, save and enhance its cultural heritage with the aid of external funds allocated by Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein – EUR 34 million – Romania’s Minister of Culture Natalia Intotero said on Wednesday at the news…
Osmani honors survivors of sexual violence: “You are the voice of truth that is waiting for justice”
President Vjosa Osmani today awarded the “Honor of the Republic” medal to the survivors of sexual violence during the last war in Kosovo, Vasfie Krasniqi-Goodman, Shyhrete Tahiri-Sylejmani, and Ramadan Nishori. Osmani stated that these three names will forever remain engraved…
Presidential Decree on EEZ declaration in the Ionian sea published
The Presidential Decree declaring the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the Hellenic Republic in the maritime area of the Ionian sea, the Ionian islands, and up to cape Taenaro in the Peloponnese was published in the Government Gazette, just hours…
Albanian language will be taught in a public school in New York
TIRANA, April 18/ATA/ For the first time in history of the public education system in the United States of America, the Albanian language will be taught in a public school in New York. This bilingual program, the first of its…
Orthodox Christians in Bulgaria Observe Good Friday
Orthodox Christians in Bulgaria observe Good Friday. On this day, the Orthodox Church commemorates the death of Christ on the Cross. Good Friday is the day of strictest fasting. By abstaining from water and food, believers express their compassion for Christ’s…
Vlad the Impaler’s fortress at Poenari, reopened after extensive conservation and restoration works
Vlad the Impaler’s Fortress in Poenari (Arges County) was reopened for visits on Monday, after extensive conservation and restoration work. The fortress, located on the administrative territory of Arefu commune, is built on a mountain peak, at the entrance to…
Turkish rights advocate urges stronger protection of women’s religious freedoms at workplaces
Sumeyye Erdogan Bayraktar, chairperson of the board of trustees at the Women and Democracy Foundation (KADEM), on Thursday called for broader legal and societal protections for women’s religious freedoms in professional life, with a focus on eliminating discrimination against women…
