Member states of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie
Odile Renaud-Basso (EBRD): Impressive progress of reforms in Greece
The president of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Odile Renaud-Basso, assesses the progress of the reforms in Greece as particularly impressive, speaking exclusively to the Athenian-Macedonian News Agency.
Cyprus and Egypt sign deal to pursue electricity hookup
Earlier in the week, Greece and Egypt signed a similar agreement
US Ambassador – Greece key US energy partner – What he said about Nord Stream 2
Greece is a key partner of America in building the diversification of energy sources and routes in Southeast Europe, said the US Ambassador to Greece, Geoffrey Pyatt, in an interview with the Athenian-Macedonian News Agency on the sidelines of Southeast Europe Forum, yesterday, organized in Thessaloniki by the Hellenic-American Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the American Embassy.
If we succeed, from January 1, 2023, no borders for Serbian citizens - "Open Balkans"
The prime ministers of North Macedonia and Albania, Zoran Zaev and Edi Rama, are also taking part in the forum.
Vui was first handed letters of thanks for his help in the fight against coronavirus and donations of vaccines to North Macedonia. He thanked them and then announced the big plans that North Macedonia, Albania and Serbia have.
Blinken reiterates US support for Greek-Turkish exploratory talks
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed his support for the ongoing exploratory talks between Greece and Turkey in a phone call with Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias earlier on Monday, Sate Department spokesperson Ned Price said.
Greece Extends Entry Restrictions Till 22 February
The Greek government extended the validity of its decision to close land borders with North Macedonia, Albania and Turkey, as well as the ban on third-country nationals entering Greece for another two weeks, until 22 February 2021, BGNES reported.
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Year in Pictures: 2020 in the Balkans and Central Europe
BIRN presents its selection of photos of some of the events and processes that marked a difficult year.
Battle Goes on With Deadly Virus
A medical worker wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) attends a patient at the Covid-19 hospital in Belgrade, Serbia, 18 December 2020. Photo: EPA-EFE/MARKO DJOKOVIC.
Greece’s Defense Council meeting amid rising tensions in East Med
Greece's Defense Council was on Tuesday meeting under Defense Minister Nikos Panagiotopoulos amid an escalation of tensions with Turkey, state-run Athens-Macedonia news agency said, quoting ministry sources.
The meeting was attended by deputy National Defense Minister Alkiviadis Stefanis and the country's top military brass.
Greek F-16s protect North Macedonia
Greek and US military aircraft recently welcomed North Macedonia's accession to the NATO alliance, flying in the Balkan country's airspace.
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The Cabinet Allocates nearly BGN 1.5 Million in Aid to 12 Countries and UNICEF for the Fight against COVID-19
The Council of Ministers has allocated BGN 860 568 to international organizations with a leading role in the fight against COVID-19. These include the International Committee of the Red Cross, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, UNICEF and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.