U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sweden and Finland joining NATO would be a victory for democracy, as their citizens “demanded it.” He said that “anyone who wonders the difference between democracy and authoritarian states like Russia,” need only look at Russia, Finland and Sweden. “One would lie to its people to wage a… Continue reading Blinken: Sweden and Finland joining NATO would be a victory for democracy
After winning the Nobel Peace Prize last October, the Russian journalist Dmitri A. Muratov said he thought the honor should have gone to a different Russian: the jailed opposition leader Aleksei A. Navalny. Mr. Muratov, the editor of the independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta (who shared the prize with the journalist Maria Ressa of Rappler, a… Continue reading Russian Journalist to Auction Nobel Medal to Benefit Ukraine
The European Union has once again reiterated its call to Kosovo and Serbia to refrain from actions in the coming days, which could lead to an escalation of the situation, and that the European bloc with its partners is intensively continuing the work to find a solution to the issue of plates. This is what… Continue reading EU: We are working on finding a solution for license plates
Tonight, organized by the Ministry of Culture and with the presence of the highest institutional and art representatives, the two annual awards in cinematography for 2021 were awarded. The annual award for Cinematography went to the director Blerta Basholli. This award given to distinguished creators, who with their creativity have left deep traces in the… Continue reading Director Blerta Basholli is honored with the Cinematography Award
The world’s seven most powerful economies have continued to impose sanctions on Vladimir Putin’s regime for its atrocities in Ukraine, including the Bucha massacre. According to the US State Department, these measures are aimed at stopping new investments and restricting the financial activity of Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank and some of its most critical state-owned… Continue reading G7 sanctions will shrink Russia’s economy by up to 15 percent
Croatia is ready to join the euro zone, the European Commission said on Wednesday, paving the way for the Balkan country to adopt the euro from the start of 2023 and become the 20th European state to use the currency. Once the Commission’s assessment is approved by EU leaders in June, EU finance ministers will… Continue reading Croatia ready to join Euro Zone from 2023
US President Joe Biden said major war crimes were being uncovered in Ukraine as Russian forces withdrew from Kiev and its environs. He said the brutal scenes of cold-blooded executions were the reason for the escalation of the new sanctions of the United States against Moscow. “Responsible countries must unite and punish those responsible,” Biden… Continue reading Biden: Brutal war crimes in Ukraine, those responsible must be punished
Even as the European Union decided to reduce Russian crude oil imports by 90% by the end of the year, Italy has become the only country in Europe to increase them, an unintended consequence of EU sanctions against Russia. Meant to punish Russia for invading Ukraine, the EU oil embargo is now putting at risk… Continue reading Italy imports more Russian oil despite impending embargo
The Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, has traveled to Greece, where he will participate in the economic forum “Delphi”. The government has announced that during his stay there he will hold official meetings with various representatives. The first Delphi Economic Forum was initiated under the auspices of the President of Greece,… Continue reading Kurti travels to Greece, will participate in the Delphi Economic Forum
The United States will send Ukraine advanced rocket systems and munitions as part of a new $700 million package of military equipment intended to help the Ukrainians fight back against the Russian invasion of their country, President Biden and White House officials said on Tuesday. Mr. Biden announced his decision to provide the rocket systems,… Continue reading U.S. to send Ukraine $700 Million in Military Aid, Including Advanced Rockets
