News archive of June 2023
Petkovic informs Petersson of situation in Kosovo-Metohija
BELGRADE - The head of the Serbian government Office for Kosovo-Metohija Petar Petkovic met with the state secretary at the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Eivind Vad Petersson, on Friday to inform him in detail of a deterioration of the security situation in the province as a result of Albin Kurti's unilateral and violent moves.
Battle for Balkan Cybersecurity: Threats and Implications of Biometrics and Digital Identity
The research shows a prevalence of cyberattacks targeting critical online infrastructure, services and computers. Inadequate public awareness and cybersecurity policies, and limited regional collaboration, have exacerbated the challenges the Balkan countries face in combating cybercrime.
Ancient Greek altar unearthed at archaeological site in Sicily
An ancient Greek altar for family worship dating back more than 2,000 years has been found in the archaeological site of Segesta on the Italian island of Sicily, local authorities said on Friday.
Sicily's regional government said the altar was probably in use at the height of Hellenic cultural influence, just before the rise of the Roman empire in the first century BC.
Foreign direct investments up 7.6% in 2022
The stock of foreign direct investments (FDI) in Slovenia amounted to €20.2 billion at the end of 2022, up by 7.6% compared over the year before, shows a report by the Bank of Slovenia.
Austria remained the largest investor and accounted for 22.7% of FDI at the end of last year, with investments primarily in manufacturing, trade, and maintenance and repair of motor vehicles.
Ark priest given conditional release
The priest at the center of child sex abuse allegations at the children's foundation Ark of the World has been given conditional release from pre-trial custody.
Antonios Papanikoalou is banned from leaving the country, must appear once a month at his local police station and pay a bond of 10,000 euros.
Tourist visits in Serbia up by 8 pct y-o-y in May
BELGRADE - Serbia registered 8 pct more tourist visits in May 2023 relative to the same month of last year and the number of overnight stays was up by 3.8 pct, according to figures released by the national statistical office on Frday.
Overnight stays generated by Serbian tourists were up by 1.2 pct y-o-y, while those generated by foreign tourists were up by 7.5 pct y-o-y.
Dacic, Guenov discuss regional stability, Kosovo-Metohija
BELGRADE - Serbian FM Ivica Dacic met on Friday with a delegation headed by US Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence for International Security Affairs Tressa Guenov.
The parties noted that maintaining regional stability in the Western Balkans was a matter the US and Serbia found extremely significant.