February 6, UN chief's personal envoy for Cyprus visits the island

 

Feb 6, 2024. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres's personal envoy for Cyprus visited the divİded island over the weekend, a UN spokesperson said on Tuesday.

February 6, Speaker of Bulgaria's Parliament in Ukraine: We are committed to strategic assistance to Kiev

 

Feb 6, 2024. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

 

The Speaker of Bulgaria’s Parliament, Rosen Zhelyazkov, arrived on an official visit to Ukraine on February 6. 

February 5, King Charles III diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace says

 

Feb 5, 2024. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, says Buckingham Palace.

February 5, Seasonal workers agreement with Greece creates 10K job opportunities for Egyptians

 

Feb 5, 2024. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

Cairo.

Egyptian Ambassador to Athens Omar Amer stated in a press interview with ANA-MPA that the seasonal workers agreement between the two countries, whose implementation began in 2023, would create job opportunities for 10,000 Egyptians.

 

February 5, Iran Navy to hold joint exercise with Russia, China: Cmdr.

 

Feb 5, 2024. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

 Tehran.

The Iranian Navy will hold joint drills with naval forces from Russia and China, with the aim of safeguarding regional security, the commander of the Iranian Navy has announced.

February 5, Russian Foreign Ministry summons israeli ambassador over controversial remarks

 

Feb 5, 2024. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

 

The Russian Foreign Ministry has taken a firm stance against the newly appointed israeli ambassador, Simona Halperin, following her recent comments in an interview with the Kommersant newspaper.

 

February 2 - Turkey central bank governor quits

 

Hafize Gaye Erkan said her resignation was for personal reasons

Feb 2, 2024. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

 Ankara.

Turkey’s central bank governor Hafize Gaye Erkan has resigned just months after the country embarked on a major overhaul of economic policy that has featured huge rises in interest rates. 

 

February 2 - U.S. Embassy in Armenia softens travel prohibition for its employees to travel to cities bordering Azerbaijan

 

Feb 2, 2024. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

 Baku

The U.S. Embassy in Armenia has softened the prohibition on its employees traveling to cities bordering Azerbaijan, according to Αzeri media.

February 1 - Spain’s Podemos party urges boycott of Israel in Eurovision

Feb 1, 2024. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

In parliament, Spain's far-left Podemos party on Thursday officially urged the government to take a clear stand against Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest.

January 30 - Indian navy rescues two boats from Somali pirates in one day

 

Jan 30, 2024. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

 New Delhi.

The Indian navy rescued two Iranian fishing vessels that had been hijacked by Somali pirates in one day, India's defence ministry said on Tuesday.

January 29 - Iran FM in Pakistan for talks after tit-for-tat air strikes

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian's visit to Pakistan comes as the neighbours seek to de-escalate after cross-border strikes threatened relations

Jan 29, 2024. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

Islamabad.

 Iran's foreign minister was in Pakistan for talks Monday, as both nations sought to ease tensions after deadly cross-border strikes threatened diplomatic relations.

January 29 - Nuland visits Turkey - They are dangerously arming the region

 

Jan 29, 2024. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

Acting US Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland will travel to Turkey on a two-day visit from January 28 to 29, the Serbian media write.

January 28 - Armenia invites Azerbaijan to sign non-aggression pact

 

Jan 28, 2024. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

Baku.

Armenia invited Azerbaijan to sign a non-aggression pact if the process of signing a peace treaty takes too long, Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan said, Trend reports.

January 27 - Egypt is a key country in managing irregular migration: Greek Minister of Migration and Asylum

 

Greek Minister of Migration and Asylum Dimitris Kairidis while conducting the interview with Ahram Online reporter.

Jan 27, 2024. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

Cairo/Athens

Greek Minister of Migration and Asylum Dimitris Kairidis spoke to Ahram Online about the current cooperation between his country and Egypt and the priorities and challenges for Greece.

January 25 - "They were waiting to get food", Hamas: Israel killed 20 people in Gaza

 

Jan 25, 2024. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

The Ministry of Health of the Palestinian Islamic group  Hamas  has accused Israel of killing 20 people who were waiting in line at the exit of Gaza City to receive humanitarian aid. 

January 24 - British Intelligence: Reports suggest property confiscation in Russia for criticizing the war

 

Jan 24, 2024. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

The State Duma of the Russian Federation (lower house) discussed a bill on January 22nd regarding the arrest of financial assets, including property, of residents of Russia openly criticizing the Russian army and the "special military operation."

January 23 - Libyan Tribes Protest Against UN

 

Jan 23, 2024. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

The Libyan Tribal Union held a protest on Sunday, in front of the United Nations Mission (UNSMIL) headquarters in Tripoli.

January 23 - Why is the US Reluctant to Sell Fifth-Gen F-35 Fighter Aircraft to Its Close Arab Allies?

 

Φ-35Β

Jan 24, 2024. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

Despite blessed with wealth and abundance of petro-dollar, the air forces of Gulf Arab countries, especially Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Qatar, have yet to be equipped with fifth-generation fighter jets such as the F-35.

 

January 21 - Putin to visit Egypt for laying foundation of Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant’s 4th reactor: Kremlin

 

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Jan 21, 2024. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

 Russian President Vladimir Putin is going to visit Egypt to participate in laying the foundation for the fourth reactor in the Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant, the Kremlin in Moscow announced on Friday.

January 20 - Egypt, Malta discuss cooperation to boost electricity sector

 

Jan 20, 2024.  Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

Cairo.

Egypt and Malta have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on various aspects including electricity, energy supply diversification and security, research and innovation in energy, and energy efficiency in the public and private sectors.