The Biden administration announced on Wednesday more than $2.1 billion in funding to shore up weaknesses in the country’s food supply system exposed during the COVID-19 pandemic and the aftermath of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Near-record food prices have challenged governments around the world, and the Biden administration’s handling of inflation is a major… Continue reading Biden administration announces $2.1 billion to strengthen food system
Kosovo’s President Vjosa Osmani has criticized Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama for continuing collaboration with Serbian President Aleksandr Vucic with the Open Balkan project. The Open Balkan initiative is between the governments of Albania, Serbia and North Macedonia and provides the free movement of people and goods. But critics have queried whether it is still… Continue reading Kosovo President Criticizes Open Balkan, Serbia, and Albanian Indifference
Russia said on Wednesday that it did not rule out a meeting between President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskiy, but that any such talks needed to be prepared in advance. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters in a call that work on a peace document with Ukraine had stopped a long time… Continue reading Kremlin says talks with Zelensky possible, but negotiations stalled
May 31 marks World No Tobacco Day, a day dedicated to the fight against tobacco. The purpose of marking this day is to raise awareness about the dangers posed by smoking. This annual celebration informs the public about the dangers of smoking, what the World Health Organization is doing to fight the tobacco epidemic, and… Continue reading Today is World No Smoking Day
The President of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, in her speech at the Summit for Democracy of Southeast Europe being held in Montenegro, said that the Open Balkan initiative can open the Balkan only if there is equality. In this regard, Osmani said that regional cooperation is important, but that it also matters who you surround yourself… Continue reading Osmani in Montenegro: There can be an Open Balkan when there is equal treatment
Albania has the highest infant mortality in the region. According to a EUROSTAT report, Albania records 10.3 infant deaths per 1 thousand births. This rate is twice the regional average. After Albania, Kosovo ranks with the highest rate in the region with 8.7 infant deaths per 1 thousand births. Then come northern Macedonia with 5.6,… Continue reading Albania has the highest infant mortality in the region
After just two weeks of campaigning, the Fortnite community has raised $ 144 million in aid to Ukraine, a country that is under constant attack by the Russian military. After just two weeks, $ 144 million has been raised, and the aid campaign has been joined by Microsoft, which also wants to help – by… Continue reading Fortnite raised $144 million over two weeks to help Ukraine
One of the largest film festivals in Kosovo and beyond, PriFest Film, has announced that it will be held in August and not in July as previously planned. PriFest has announced that due to numerous art and culture events, the dates have been shifted from July to August. “Due to the large number of art… Continue reading PriFest Film shifts dates to August 23-28
Former United States envoy for Serbia-Kosovo dialogue Richard Grenell has congratulated Aleksandar Vucic on his election victory. Grenell wrote in a Twitter post: “Congratulations to Vucic. On his re-election in Serbia. “We have a strong and growing friendship between the United States and Serbia and we still have a lot to do together.” Congratulations to… Continue reading What Grenell said about Vucic’s victory
French President Emmanuel Macron has said there is “clear evidence” today of war crimes in Ukraine and that the Russian military appears to be responsible. He said new sanctions were needed in response to what happened in Bucha. Macron added that France would need to coordinate with European allies. “Those responsible must pay for what… Continue reading The war in Ukraine, Macron: New sanctions needed
