The Swedish government on Thursday rejected the idea of holding a referendum on the country’s possible NATO membership, local media reported on Thursday. Speaking at a news conference, Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson, asserted that holding a referendum on the matter is a “bad idea,” according to public broadcaster SVT. “This is an issue that I… Continue reading Swedish PM rejects referendum on possible NATO membership
Brussels is willing to launch legal action against EU countries that allow their energy companies to pay for Russian gas in roubles, violating EU sanctions. “It’s a relatively complex setting,” European Commission’s Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis told Euronews on Thursday afternoon. “So on the one hand, it’s member states which are monitoring the implementation of… Continue reading EU countries paying for Russian gas in roubles may face legal action, warns Dombrovskis
America’s economy unexpectedly shrank in the first quarter of 2022, data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis showed Thursday. The nation’s gross domestic product — the broadest measure of economic activity — declined at an annualized rate of 1.4% between January and March in an abrupt reversal of the prior year’s strong growth. While one quarter does not… Continue reading The US economy shrank in the first quarter
Montenegro’s parliament on Thursday voted in a new minority government, the first in its history, with a one-year mandate to prepare for next spring’s early elections. The leader, Dritan Abazovic, was elected Prime Minister by 45 votes in the 81-seat chamber, supported by his own coalition, the pro-Serbian Socialist People’s Party and the former opposition… Continue reading Dritan Abazoviq elected as Montenegro’s new Prime Minister
Language, culture and history are an entity that takes on primary value among those living in the Diaspora. For almost two years, the online platform “Mëso! Shqip” has managed to best combine these elements to enable the learning of the Albanian language and the recognition of our culture for children and adults in the United… Continue reading 4 reasons why “Mëso! Shqip” is the right platform to learn the Albanian language
The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky will address the Albanian Parliament with a message. Albanian media report that Zelensky will convey his message in Tuesday’s plenary session. Zelensky will address several parliaments. Since the beginning of the war, the President of Ukraine has addressed several parliaments around the world, where he has expressed his gratitude… Continue reading Zelensky addresses the Albanian Parliament on Tuesday
The world’s largest commercial drone-maker DJI has suspended all business activities in Russia and Ukraine. Since the start of the war, Ukraine has urged the company to take steps to stop its drones being used by Russia. The Chinese firm said the decision was not a statement about any country, and its drones are not… Continue reading Chinese drone firm DJI pauses operations in Russia and Ukraine
Montenegrin lawmakers will vote on Thursday for the new government cabinet led by Prime Minister-designate Dritan Abazovic. According to his proposal, the new government will have 4 deputy prime ministers, 20 ministers, and 2 ministers without portfolios. The coalition is composed of Abazovic’s URA Movement, the pro-Serbian Socialist People’s Party, the Social Democrats, and other… Continue reading Montenegro set to vote on new government cabinet
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described war as “evil” and absurd during a visit to Borodyanka. The town, located near Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, was devastated during the Russian occupation. “I imagine my family in one of those houses that is now destroyed and black. I see my granddaughters running away in panic. The war is an… Continue reading UN chief Guterres says war is an absurdity in 21st century
The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) voted to suspend Russia’s membership over its invasion of Ukraine with immediate effect on Wednesday in a largely symbolic move, shortly after Moscow told the agency it had decided to quit. “The message is clear: Actions will always have consequences. Peace is a fundamental human right. Guaranteed to… Continue reading UN tourism body suspends Russia’s membership, Moscow says it quits
