The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered expectations for global economic growth over the next two years, due to the Russian occupation of Ukraine. According to the IMF, the world economy is expected to grow by 3.6% in 2022 and 2023, from 6.1 that was the forecast, writes CNN. “The war will severely hamper the… Continue reading The IMF lowers forecasts for world economic growth
Electronic music electrified young Albanians and foreigners who enjoyed the second night of Sunny Hill Festival. Like never before, the hills of Tirana’s artificial lake welcomed thousands of young people who had fun until the early hours of the morning. The most popular Albanian DJ, but also some of the most important names of the… Continue reading Thousands of young people are attending the Sunny Hill Festival in Tirana
The European Union has asked Kosovo and Serbia to reach a compromise on the issue of car license plates, with two days left to find a long-term solution to this issue. The meetings of the delegations of Kosovo and Serbia will take place on Wednesday and Thursday (April 20th and 21st) in Brussels, with the… Continue reading The license plate meeting will be held tomorrow, the EU demands compromise from Kosovo and Serbia
The Prime Minister of Kosovo and the chairman of the Vetevendosje Movement, Albin Kurti, has stated that Kosovo wants an internationally and legally binding agreement with Serbia for the full normalization of relations with mutual recognition at the center, but in the absence of an agreement there will be full reciprocity which will to be… Continue reading Kurti: We want a legally binding agreement with Serbia, until then there will be full reciprocity
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said Russia will not use nuclear weapons in Ukraine. Asked about the issue in an interview with India Today, Lavrov said: “Only conventional weapons.” At the start of the war, Vladimir Putin ordered Russia’s nuclear forces to be put on high alert, and a number of Russian government figures… Continue reading Russia will not use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, Lavrov says
Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, 900 people with Ukrainian citizenship have arrived in northern Macedonia, according to the data of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Currently, 200 of them have sought help from the Red Cross in the country, while none of them is registered as refugees. In an interview with… Continue reading Skopje: Ukrainian citizens not interested in refugee status
Financial markets in Europe opened with small changes in today’s session, while investors are focused on the latest developments related to the war between Russia and Ukraine. The STOXX Europe 600 index opened slightly lower by 0.2 percent. Ukrainian military officials said a major Russian offensive had begun in the Donbas region, with attacks intensifying… Continue reading European markets declining, investors focused on developments in Ukraine
The American envoy for the Western Balkans, Gabriel Escobar, said on Friday that the purpose of his visit to Kosovo and Serbia this week is to support the efforts of the European Union in finding a solution between Kosovo and Serbia for Serbian car plates and documents. . He made these statements at a press… Continue reading U.S. Envoy Says Serbia, Kosovo Must Commit To Nonviolence
Ukraine’s president says Russia has launched a major new offensive in the east of the country. “Russian troops have begun the battle for Donbas, for which they have been preparing for a long time,” said President Volodymyr Zelensky. “A considerable part of the entire Russian army is now focused on this offensive,” he added. He… Continue reading “The battle for Donbass has begun,” said President Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelesnky has submitted the form for obtaining the status of candidate country for EU membership. Zelesnky handed the form to the head of the EU delegation to Ukraine, Mati Masikas. “I want to thank you for this important meeting. Today is one of the key stages for our country’s membership in the… Continue reading Zelensky submits the form for the country’s EU membership
