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OSCE strengthens Montenegro’s border security with training on arms and human trafficking

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe · May 19, 2025

The OSCE is helping strengthen Montenegro’s ability to combat arms and human trafficking through targeted training for border and criminal police officers. From 13 to 16 May in Bar, Montenegro, the OSCE Transnational Threats Department (TNTD), in...

International Mother Earth Day: Slovenia's commitment to sustainable development reflected in its foreign policy

Government of Slovenia · April 22, 2025

SLOVENIA, April 22 - On the initiative of a group of countries, including Slovenia, the UN General Assembly recognised the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment in 2022. By actively participating in this process, Slovenia...

Center-Right Leads Portugal's Parliamentary Elections, Short of Majority

MENAFN · May 19, 2025

(MENAFN) Portugal's recent parliamentary elections saw the center-right Democratic Alliance, under Prime Minister Luis Montenegro, secure the most seats, according to official results. However, the victory fell short of a majority, leaving the...

OSCE supports Montenegrin parliamentary staff’s visit to National Assembly of Slovenia

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe · May 15, 2025

On 13 and 14 May, six representatives of the Parliamentary Institute of Montenegro, led by its Head, Nataša Komnenić, undertook a study visit to the National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia with the support of the OSCE Mission to Montenegro....

Minister Fajon calls for stronger action and return of abducted Ukrainian children at Luxembourg meeting

Government of Slovenia · April 14, 2025

SLOVENIA, April 14 - At the meeting, ministers discussed the escalating situation in Ukraine, where Russian attacks are intensifying, the number of casualties continues to rise and there is still no ceasefire agreement in sight. Minister Fajon...

Portugal Election Highlights Political Shift

MENAFN · May 20, 2025

(MENAFN) In Portugal’s most recent general election, the center-right Democratic Alliance (AD) emerged as the leading party, securing the highest number of parliamentary seats. However, it fell short of an outright majority. The election also...

Portugal Heads to Polls in Snap Parliamentary Election

MENAFN · May 18, 2025

(MENAFN) On Sunday, Portugal began voting in a snap parliamentary election — the country’s third national vote in under four years — to choose a new government. The electorate is selecting 230 parliamentary representatives, distributed across 22...

Cyabra Report Uncovers Coordinated Disinformation Campaign Targeting Portugal’s 2025 Elections, Featured on CNN

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · May 20, 2025

Cyabra has entered into a business combination agreement with Trailblazer Merger Corp. (TBMC) New York, NY, May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cyabra Strategy Ltd. (“Cyabra”), a leading AI platform for real-time disinformation detection, has...

Portugal Holds Third Elections

MENAFN · May 18, 2025

(MENAFN) Portugal held its third national election in less than four years on Sunday, as citizens took to the polls to choose a new government. The election will determine the composition of the country's 230-seat legislature. These seats are...

Prime Minister Golob: "Europe must respond with more cohesion and openness"

Government of Slovenia · May 16, 2025

SLOVENIA, May 16 - The slogan of the summit was "New Europe in a new world: unity – cooperation – joint action". At the plenary session, the leaders discussed security and a shared vision for the future of Europe. The plenary was followed by three...

OSCE Chairperson-in-Office’s Special Envoy concludes visits to Montenegro and North Macedonia

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe · May 9, 2025

VIENNA/HELSINKI, 9 May 2025 - The Chairperson-in-Office’s Special Envoy, Ambassador Terhi Hakala, concluded her official visit to Montenegro and North Macedonia today. The trip reaffirmed the OSCE’s commitment to stability, security and...

Special Envoy Hakala to visit Montenegro and North Macedonia

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe · May 6, 2025

HELSINKI, 5 May 2025 – The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office’s Special Envoy Terhi Hakala will visit Montenegro and North Macedonia from 5 to 8 May. The aim of the visit is to further strengthen the OSCE’s partnerships in the region. “In Montenegro and...

Albania Holds General Elections

MENAFN · May 11, 2025

(MENAFN) On Sunday, voters in Albania went to the polls for the country’s 11th general elections since the fall of the communist regime in 1991. Voting began at 7 am local time (0500 GMT) and will run until 7 pm (1700 GMT). Over 3.71 million...

OSCE Mission hosts court simulation on marital rape in Montenegro

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe · April 30, 2025

The OSCE Mission to Montenegro, in co-operation with the Supreme Court of Montenegro and the Judicial Training Centre, hosted a three-day court simulation training aimed at strengthening institutional responses to violence against women and girls,...

OSCE strengthens law enforcement and judicial response to gender-based violence through survivor engagement and theater play in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe · May 2, 2025

On 28 and 29 April, the OSCE Transnational Threats Department, in co-operation with the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, held a two-day training course on gender-based violence (GBV) for 24 police and judicial professionals from the...

Fifty Governments Stand Firm on the Drive for Economic Resilience

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · April 16, 2025

Rotterdam, the Netherlands, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) today hosted an inaugural Ambassadors’ Forum galvanizing global support for accelerating adaptation at speed and at scale. The event, hosted at...

ALLATRA Representatives at the International Day of Conscience with world leaders at the UN Headquarters in Vienna

EIN Presswire · April 15, 2025

VIENNA, AUSTRIA, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ALLATRA International Public Movement Representatives took part in the official celebration of the International Day of Conscience, held at the United Nations Office in Vienna. The event...

Sitngo Becomes the First Car Rental Service in Montenegro to Accept Cryptocurrency Payments

EIN Presswire · April 7, 2025

Sitngo, a leading local car rental service in Montenegro, has announced a groundbreaking move to accept cryptocurrency payments for its services. PODGORICA, MONTENEGRO, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sitngo, a leading local car rental...

Mondelēz International Continues Progress Against “Snacking Made Right” Priorities

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · April 15, 2025

Showcases continued leadership and meaningful progress towards a more sustainable snacking business. Highlights include continued advancement in more sustainable sourcing, carbon emission reductions, recyclable packaging, and mindful portions....

Minister Asta Vrečko hosts a working meeting of the Ministers of Culture of the Western Balkans

Government of Slovenia · February 9, 2025

SLOVENIA, February 9 - The attendees also included the Minister of Culture and Sports of the Federation of BIH, Sanja Vlaisavljević, the Minister of Education and Culture of the Republic of Srpska, Željka Stojičić, the Minister of Culture and...