Türkiye and Albania: From Shared Past to Strategic Future

Change font size: - + Reset By Marjana Doda, This feature draws on exclusive insights from an interview with Ambassador Tayyar Kagan Atay, the Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Tirana. On the occasion of the 102nd anniversary of diplomatic...

Energy Community’s CBAM Readiness Tracker: Western Balkans still far from exemption as full implementation nears

These efforts signal a growing readiness across the Energy Community to turn CBAM into a catalyst for deeper regional energy market integration and decarbonization, according to the annual report. “The progress reflected in this year’s tracker...

October 2025 to start with the first significant cold outbreak for Central Europe of the season

The general weather pattern over Europe has established a blocking High in the North, allowing air masses to travel from the east towards the west and south. As October starts, the westerly, zonal, and warmer flow will shut down, leading to...

The Government of Japan granted a Waste Collection Truck to the Municipality of Jezero

On 17th of October 2025, Mr. AIKI Toshihiro, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Bosnia and Herzegovina, in the presence of Ms. Snezana Ruzicic, the Mayor of Jezero Municipality, attended the hand–over ceremony of a waste...

Hungary offers Putin safe passage for Budapest summit despite ICC arrest warrant

Preparations for organising the planned summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are progressing at full speed, Prime Minister Viktor Orban told state media on October 17, state news agency MTI writes. Despite...

Artist transforms Soča into living laboratory

Acclaimed Slovenian artist Marko Peljhan has transformed the Soča Valley into a laboratory as part of the Nova Gorica-Gorizia European Capital of Culture (ECoC) programme. Under the project Isolabs, more than 30 artists and researchers are...

Croatian Excavators at Trgovska Gora, BiH preparing a Response

Croatia is moving step by step towards implementing the plan to build a waste disposal center for the Krško nuclear power plant on Trgovska Gora – a disputed location on the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina. While the cleanup of the area is well...

ALIKHAN, Dr. Muhammad

Dr. Muhammad (Ali) Akhtar Alikhan April 1, 1932 – October 16, 2025 Ali passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones and held close in the hearts of those far away. Ali was born in Lyallpur, British India, to parents Ismail and Fatima Khan. He...

Ex Oriente Film workshop holds its second session of 2025 at Astra

20/10/2025 - Romania’s longest-running documentary event is hosting the teams behind 11 projects, who will attend five days of master classes, lectures and practical sessions (© Institute of Documentary Film/Sabin Ionuţ Rusu) An increase in...

Burgundian specialists Samra Morris and Molly Bohlman are making waves on the Central Coast

Two local winemakers are helping to catapult the Central Coast’s stellar cool-climate pinot noir and chardonnay into the global spotlight. Samra Morris, at Alma Rosa Winery in Buellton, and Molly Bohlman, at Niner Wine Estates in Paso Robles, have...

European Social Democrats Back Students and Citizens Fighting for Democracy in Serbia

Source: Beta News / Politics | 20.10.25 | access_time 06:39 Serbian students in Strasbourg, April 16 2025 (BETAPHOTO/European Council/Candice Imbert) The European Social Democrats adopted a resolution on Oct. 17 at a Party of European Socialists...

EU and EBRD support businesses and households in BiH to access financial funds

Rainer Schnabl, CEO of Raiffeisen Bank in Bosnia and Herzegovina, said: "We are proud to be the first bank in Bosnia and Herzegovina to join the EBRD’s Portfolio Risk Sharing programme. This cooperation enables us to expand lending to small and...

Why Sierra Leone Should Back Zainab Bangura to Shatter the UN’s Glass Ceiling

1 As the United Nations edges closer to selecting its next secretary-general, set to take office on January 1, 2027, the global chorus for a woman to lead the organization has reached a fever pitch. Recent events at the UN General Assembly,...

Pride of Britain 2025 winners in full as The Mirror honours UK's 'unsung heroes'

08:00, 20 Oct 2025Updated 08:36, 20 Oct 2025 Luke Mortimer, 11 from North Yorkshire has won a child of courage award. Tonight The Mirror will be celebrating our brilliant unsung heroes at our amazing Pride of Britain Awards. The Pride of Britain...

Carol Vorderman and Ashley Banjo praise heroes of The Mirror's Pride of Britain Awards

08:00, 20 Oct 2025Updated 08:19, 20 Oct 2025 Luke Mortimer, 11 from North Yorkshire has won a child of courage award. Hosted by Carol Vorderman and Ashley Banjo, the 26th Pride of Britain awards will be a star-studded affair. But the real stars...

Americans flock to the 'California' of Europe that 'has it all' with tourist numbers jumping 14 percent

American travelers are beginning to catch on to the broad appeal of Dubrovnik, the beautiful coastal city in Croatia that has become the country's crown jewel in its burgeoning tourism sector. So far this year, the county that contains Dubrovnik...

SIP determined the Order of Political Subjects in early Elections in the RS

The Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina held a draw to determine the order of political subjects on the ballot for the early elections for the President of Republika Srpska. The Alliance for a New Policy is in the first position,...

BiH and the United Kingdom confirmed the strengthening of the Strategic Partnership

During today’s meeting, Member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Denis Bećirović and Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) to BiH Julian Reilly confirmed their mutual commitment to further...

Chris Hedges: Edward Said Lecture, ‘Requiem for Gaza’

Journalist Chris Hedges delivers the 2025 Edward Said Memorial Lecture, “Requiem for Gaza” in Adelaide, Australia. Chris Hedges gives the second talk of his 2025 Australian tour, the Edward SaidMemorial Lecture, at the University of South...

Chris Hedges: Edward Said Lecture, ‘Requiem for Gaza’

Journalist Chris Hedges delivers the 2025 Edward Said Memorial Lecture, “Requiem for Gaza” in Adelaide, Australia. Chris Hedges gives the second talk of his 2025 Australian tour, the Edward SaidMemorial Lecture, at the University of South...