News archive of September 2024

BELGRADE - The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has received a request from the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia for Serbia's associate membership in the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA).

BELGRADE - The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has received a request from the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia for Serbia's associate membership in the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA).

On Thursday, September 12, Ukrainian sappers succeeded in breaching Russian defenses near the village of Novi Put, located approximately 30 kilometers west of a recent advance in the Kursk region. Initially perceived as a minor attack, the operation rapidly escalated into a significant threat for Russian forces.

According to preliminary data on the execution of the state budget on a modified cash basis, a surplus of €1.048 billion was recorded in the January-August 2024 period. This is a significant achievement, considering the 2024 Budget Report had forecasted a deficit of €2.774 billion for this period, compared to a €92 million deficit during the same period in 2023.

Naomi Campbell and Omar Cherif Machichi chose Athens, specifically the Athenian Riviera, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their company OC Travel LA. The glamorous event took place at the renowned Island venue, with guests from the fashion world, international jet-setters, and Greek elites in attendance.

According to Kathimerini, discussions are ongoing between Athens and Berlin regarding the training of future German F-35 pilots at the 120 Air Training Wing in Kalamata.

The German air force plans to initially send ten pilots, who are expected to complete the full two-year training program of the 120 Wing, sources told Kathimerini.

North Macedonia's Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski has announced that a démarche will be issued to the Bulgarian ambassador due to Bulgaria's alleged violation of diplomatic norms.

A 47-year-old driver was sentenced to seven years in prison by the Heraklion Court for killing an elderly man and injuring two other people in two separate accidents within a 10-day period.

Greece "stands in solidarity with Romania, Poland, Czechia, Austria, and Moldova," where at least 16 people have died in flooding in the past few days.

"Our condolences go out to the families of the victims. We need a united and decisive European response to adapt to the escalating challenges of the climate crisis," Mitsotakis said on X.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a new decree mandating an increase in the size of the Russian army by 180,000 troops, raising its total to 1.5 million soldiers. This expansion will bring the overall number of Russian armed forces to 2.39 million, according to reports by TASS and Reuters based on the Kremlin's announcement.