The work of the Summit of the Process for Cooperation in Southeast Europe (SEECP), chaired by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, has begun. Mr. Mitsotakis welcomed outside the Summit Hall the Heads of State and Government of the countries of SE Europe and the President of the European Council Charles Michel, followed by the family photo […]
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The Summit for Cooperation in SE Europe is in progress in Thessaloniki
The work of the Summit of the Process for Cooperation in Southeast Europe (SEECP), chaired by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, has begun. Mr. Mitsotakis welcomed outside the Summit Hall the Heads of State and Government of the countries of SE Europe and the President of the European Council Charles Michel, followed by the family photo […]
Solts: My government is doing everything it can for the accession of the Western Balkan countries to the EU (upd)
LAST UPDATE 14:48 Germany can help the countries of the Western Balkans join the European Union as much as possible, said Chancellor Olaf Solz, stating that he is a priority for his government. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has given a new impetus to the urgent need to connect with Montenegro, Serbia, Albania, Northern Macedonia, […]
Ol. Solts: ‘We support the European perspective of the Western Balkans’
The German government is “explicitly committed” to the European perspective of the Western Balkans, Chancellor Olaf Soltz said, adding that “it is in the interest of both the region and the EU for the full integration of all six countries in the region.” At the same time, he called on those countries to align themselves […]
US diplomatic campaign in the Western Balkans to reduce Russian influence
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is forcing the United States to step up its efforts to reduce Moscow’s influence in the Western Balkans, including US Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Karen Dodo, who began a five-day tour of the region on Monday. The messages conveyed in Pristina and Belgrade by the US […]
Czech Foreign Minister: EU risks losing influence in Western Balkans to Russia
The European Union needs a clear vision for the Balkans, otherwise it could lose its influence in the region from Russia, the Czech Foreign Minister said. “The example of Ukraine has made it clear that if not us, someone else will go there,” Jan Lipavsky said in an interview. The EU’s approach to the Western […]
Diplomatic sources: Greece strengthens its international presence through initiatives for the Western Balkans
Greece is strengthening its international presence through initiatives for the Western Balkans, as well as contacts with emerging regional powers with a role at the United Nations and especially in the Security Council, such as India and Brazil, according to diplomatic sources. According to the same sources, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues its efforts […]
The next source of tension is Bosnia and Herzegovina
of Costas Raptis The Russia-West conflict does not have, and cannot have, as its only front the burning Ukraine. This is evidenced by the recent tensions that have been accumulating around Bosnia and Herzegovina. The delicate balance established by the 1995 Agreement, providing an immediate solution but not a long-term settlement after three years of […]
Thessaloniki: Agreement of six chambers for closer economic relations in the Western Balkans
The representatives of the six chambers, which signed today, in Thessaloniki, a memorandum of cooperation, “see” a higher potential for the economic relations between Greece, the Greek North and the western Balkans, in terms of both trade and investment, as well as tourism. The memorandum, which will gradually enter into force on April 1, was […]
N. Dendias: The countries of the Western Balkans should avoid falling into the trap of going back to 19th century practices
The strong commitment of Greece and Croatia, as partners and allies in the EU, to common values ​​and principles, as well as to their common vision for security, stability and prosperity in South East Europe, was confirmed during the meeting of Foreign Ministers Nikos Dendias and Gordan. Gordan Grlić Radman in the Croatian town of […]