Pope Francis used his Easter message to again appeal for peace in Ukraine, saying the country has been “dragged” into a “cruel and senseless war” and warned that if the conflict escalates, it could lead to the destruction of humanity. “May the leaders of nations hear people’s plea for peace,” the pope said on April… Continue reading Call for peace, pope laments ‘Easter of War’
Kosovo’s membership in the Council of Europe is being considered possible after the exclusion of Russia, but the difficulties to achieve such a thing are being seen as great. The executive says they are working on an application to the Council of Europe, but it has not yet been decided when it will happen. Those… Continue reading Kosovo’s chances of joining the Council of Europe increase
In a new bill, US President Joe Biden has proposed a minimum tax of 20 percent for families with incomes over $ 100 million. The proposal is unlikely to receive the necessary support to take effect this year, but it has brought to the debate what the government should do with the dizzying incomes of… Continue reading President Biden proposes a minimum tax of 20 percent for millionaires
The American Embassy in Kiev called on Tuesday for American citizens to leave Ukraine, due to reliable information, that Russia was preparing to strike in the coming days the civil and government infrastructure of this country. The warning comes as August 24 marks exactly 6 months since Moscow attacked Ukraine, a day that also coincides… Continue reading Washington calls on American citizens to leave Ukraine immediately
Explosions were heard in the Ukrainian capital, Kiev, in the early hours of April 17, local media reported. Sirens for air strikes were heard throughout the night in almost all districts of Kiev and residents were instructed to go to the nearest shelters. According to a local mayor, infrastructure in the Brovari area, on the… Continue reading Powerful explosion in Kyiv, ammunition factory in Ukraine destroyed, says Russia
The President of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, has welcomed the special envoy of the United States for the Western Balkans, Gabriel Escobar. Osmani said that during the meeting with him, she emphasized that Kosovo will continue to be a constructive, equal and committed party in the dialogue process, contributing to peace and stability in the country… Continue reading Osmani after the meeting with Escobar: Kosovo will continue to be an equal party in the dialogue
The Russian defense ministry on Saturday announced it had cleared the entire urban area of Mariupol of Ukrainian forces and said only a few fighters remained in the Azovstal steelworks, the scene of repeated clashes. In an online post, the ministry said that as of April 16, Ukrainian forces in the besieged port city had… Continue reading Russia says all urban areas of Mariupol cleared of Ukrainian forces
The former ambassador of the United States of America in Kosovo, Greg Delawie, has reacted to the statements of the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vucic, that Kosovo poses a threat to peace in the Balkans. Ambassador Delawie, in a post on Twitter, called Vucic’s statements warmongering. He has emphasized that the threat to peace in… Continue reading Former ambassador Delawie: Serbia is a threat to peace in the Balkans, not Kosovo
Today, 83 years ago, silver coins were put into circulation for the last time in Albania. On August 22, 1939, the National Bank of Albania (1925-1945) put silver coins into circulation for the last time. They were in denominations of 5 and 10 Lek. On the basis of the Viceroy’s Decree and the new Monetary… Continue reading 83 years ago, in Albania, silver coins were put into circulation for the last time
Russia has banned Prime Minister Boris Johnson and other senior ministers from entering Russia over the UK’s “hostile” stance on the war in Ukraine. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and 10 other senior politicians – mostly members of the Cabinet – have also been barred. Moscow said the decision had been made… Continue reading Johnson, Other Top U.K. Officials Banned From Entering Russia
