February 19, UN court starts hearing on Israeli practices in occupied territories

 


Feb 19, 2024. Posted by Balkan Periscope - Hellas

 Amsterdam.

A hearing on Israel's policies and practices in the occupied Palestinian Territories is beginning at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the United Nations' highest court, on Monday.

 

February 16, Ukraine’s Zelenskyy signing security agreements with Germany, France as Kyiv shores up support


Feb 16, 2024. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

Berlin.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a bilateral security agreement with Germany and planned to sign another with France on Friday, securing a strong signal of long-term backing as Kyiv works to shore up Western support nearly two years after Russia launched its full-scale war.

February 16, Alexei Navalny, the fiercest foe of Russia’s Putin, has died, Russian authorities say

 


Feb 16, 2024. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

Alexei Navalny, the fiercest foe of Russian President Vladimir Putin who crusaded against official corruption and staged massive anti-Kremlin protests, died in prison Friday, Russia’s prison agency said. He was 47.

 

February 15, Erdogan and Sisi Emphasize Cooperation to Support Stability in Libya

 


Feb 15, 2024. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

In a joint press conference between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, both leaders stressed the importance of coordination and cooperation between their countries to support efforts aimed at achieving stability in Libya.

February 15, Greek parliament to vote on legalizing same-sex marriage in first for an Orthodox Christian country

 


Feb 15, 2024. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

Athens.

Greece’s parliament is to vote Thursday to legalize same-sex civil marriage in a first for an Orthodox Christian country and despite opposition from the influential Greek Church.

February 15, US secretary of state visits Albania, a key regional ally seeking European Union membership

 


Feb 15, 2024. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

Tirana.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Albania on Thursday to reaffirm relations with a key partner in the Balkans and an ally in supporting Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s full-scale invasion.

February 15, France and Ukraine to sign a security agreement in Paris in the presence of President Zelenskyy

 


Feb 15, 2024. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

Paris.

French President Emmanuel Macron will sign a bilateral security agreement with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday in Paris as part of a trip that will also go through Germany, the French presidency said in a statement.

 

February 15, "Change the approach towards Serbia; It's not fair..."

 


Feb 15, 2024. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

Serbia should not be conditioned with its accession in the European Union on the issue of Pristina, said Minister of Foreign Affairs of Hungary, Péter Szijjártó