Central European Evening Report: "European Investigations and Balkan Tensions"

Politics 1 April 2024 19:00

EPPO Takes Over PfizerGate Investigation from Liege Prosecutor's Office: The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) has assumed control of the investigation into the PfizerGate case from the prosecutor's office in Liege. This development comes amid allegations of misconduct in the negotiations surrounding Covid-19 vaccine supply between European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla. Politico, a Brussels-based portal, reports on the transfer of the case to the EPPO, signaling a shift in the handling of the high-profile investigation.

President Milanović Criticizes EU and US Stance on Croats in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Croatian President Zoran Milanović has denounced what he perceives as a "hostile" attitude from the European Union and the United States towards Croats in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Milanović's remarks come as he accuses Prime Minister Andrej Plenković of failing to address this issue, suggesting reluctance to challenge the European Commission. The statement adds to ongoing tensions surrounding Croatian representation and support for Croatians living in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Kordić: 'Dialogue for the Future' represents the basis for reconciliation and cooperation

23 July 21:00

We should not impose anything on each other, but respect each other in all our differences because there is more in life that unites us than divides us, said in his address at the conference "Mostar 2024: Dialogue for the Future" the Mayor of Mostar, Mario Kordić.

Memorandum of Understanding between ELCEN and Sage Geosystems regarding use of geothermal resources

23 July 17:32

Electrocentrale Bucuresti (ELCEN) signed on Tuesday a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sage Geosystens Incorporated, a US company that develops geothermal energy exploitation and storage technologies, in order to carry out a feasibility study on the implementation of geothermal resource utilization technologies within the centralized heating system in Bucharest.

PM Ciolacu: Google's expertise and contribution, essential for high-performance public services

15 July 15:45

Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu on Monday welcomed at the Government House Google executives and participated in the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Romanian government and the company as Romania is developing digital research and innovation infrastructure.

Assassination attempt against Trump, Rama: Tragedy for democratic world

15 July 12:30

Prime Minister Edi Rama on Sunday condemned the shooting attack against the Republican nominee for President of the United States of America, former President Donald Trump.

PM Mitsotakis expresses horror at attack on Trump, sympathy for families of bystanders

14 July 22:00

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Sunday expressed his horror at the attack on former U.S. President Donald Trump, in a message on the social media platform X.

Moldovan PM meets European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety

9 July 11:00

Moldovan-EU cooperation aimed at strengthening the national health system, as well as developments on Moldova's European agenda were discussed at a today's meeting between Prime Minister Dorin Recean and Stella Kyriakides, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, the government's communication department has reported.

PM Mitsotakis: NHS recovery is one of our greatest priorities

7 July 17:00

In his weekly review on social media post on Sunday, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis highlighted the issue of staff shortages in the National Health System (NHS), measures to fight unemployment and high prices, and Greece's acquisition of microsatellites.

Komšić congratulates the leader of the British Labor Party, Keir Starmer, on election win

5 July 14:41

Member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Željko Komšić congratulated the leader of the British Labor Party, Keir Starmer, on his election victory.

Government adopts HG on calendar of parliamentary and presidential elections

4 July 23:50

The Government Decision (HG) on the election calendar has been adopted on Thursday in a meeting, Government spokesman Mihai Constantin announced.

Albanian parliament observes minute of silence in tribute to writer Ismail Kadare

4 July 15:15

Albanian lawmakers observed a minute of silence in tribute to the literary giant Ismail Kadare, passed away on Monday at the age of 88 due to cardio-respiratory failure.

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