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Constantine's Notebook
02.05.202519:28
🇹🇷 - Turkey plans to acquire nuclear-powered submarines.
01.05.202523:05
—🗣🇷🇸/🇲🇰 NEW: Serbia condemns Macedonian official’s NATO bombing remarks as offensive.
The Serbian Embassy in Skopje denounced Vice PM Arben Fetai’s statement marking NATO’s 1999 bombing as a "historic moment" that stopped "genocide," calling it deeply disrespectful to Serbian victims and harmful to bilateral respect.
📰 Source: Serbian Herald channel.
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The Serbian Embassy in Skopje denounced Vice PM Arben Fetai’s statement marking NATO’s 1999 bombing as a "historic moment" that stopped "genocide," calling it deeply disrespectful to Serbian victims and harmful to bilateral respect.
📰 Source: Serbian Herald channel.
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29.04.202521:25
—💡🇷🇸 NEW: Serbia mandates energy passports for all buildings under new law.
Under the amended Law on Planning and Construction, Serbia will require energy efficiency certificates for all buildings—public within 3 years, residential within 10—replacing previous rules applying only to new constructions.
While this may seem irrelevant to most outside Serbia—except local property owners—there’s a subtle geopolitical signal here that shouldn’t be overlooked. The move suggests Serbia is taking its EU accession process seriously, as mandatory energy certifications are a standard EU practice and may have been encouraged or required by Brussels.
📰 Source: Serbia In My Mind channel.
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Under the amended Law on Planning and Construction, Serbia will require energy efficiency certificates for all buildings—public within 3 years, residential within 10—replacing previous rules applying only to new constructions.
While this may seem irrelevant to most outside Serbia—except local property owners—there’s a subtle geopolitical signal here that shouldn’t be overlooked. The move suggests Serbia is taking its EU accession process seriously, as mandatory energy certifications are a standard EU practice and may have been encouraged or required by Brussels.
📰 Source: Serbia In My Mind channel.
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27.04.202520:57
A random Balkan guy (literally) asked AI to design the flag of a future Balkan confederation, and this is the result.
Do you like it?
If you wanna share any thoughts with him, you can do it here.
Do you like it?
If you wanna share any thoughts with him, you can do it here.
25.04.202521:47
—🇷🇴 NEW: Romanian ultranationalist Simion leads polls ahead of Dan, Antonescu, and Ponta in tight race for runoff.
Romania will hold new presidential elections on May 4, with a highly contested second-round qualification expected among top candidates.
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Romania will hold new presidential elections on May 4, with a highly contested second-round qualification expected among top candidates.
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24.04.202523:20
—🕊🇷🇸/🇻🇦 UPDATE: Serbian FM signs book of condolences for Pope Francis at Apostolic Nunciature in Belgrade.
Foreign Minister Marko Đurić honored the late Pope Francis, praising his message of fraternity, reconciliation, and humility as a global moral compass in challenging times.
📰 Source: Serbian MFA on X.
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Foreign Minister Marko Đurić honored the late Pope Francis, praising his message of fraternity, reconciliation, and humility as a global moral compass in challenging times.
📰 Source: Serbian MFA on X.
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Wallachian Gazette
02.05.202516:05
🇧🇬🇬🇷🇷🇴🇲🇩🇭🇺🇸🇰 Bulgaria will begin constructing a new pipeline across its territory linking Greek LNG terminals to customers in Romania, Moldova, Hungary and Slovakia!
Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov told reporters the Vertical Gas Corridor is a crucial project not just for Bulgaria but for Central and Southeastern Europe. Bulgaria aims to be the first country to initiate the actual expansion of its gas transmission system. The first step is the delivery of pipes for the project, he said. The pipes were delivered at BMF Port Burgas a few days ago.
The Vertical Gas Corridor is a joint initiative involving Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Ukraine, Moldova and Slovakia. Its goal is to enhance energy security and diversify gas supply sources and transmission routes.
"A total of 4,000 pipes were transported from India through the Red Sea," Stankov said. The transportation of the pipes to the country's interior is underway. All the necessary pipes for the first new gas pipeline are expected to be delivered by April 20.
"We have arranged to secure construction permits in April, and we are planning to hold the groundbreaking ceremony in May. Construction will start with the looping from Kulata on the border with Greece to the connection point with the existing Kresna gas pipeline, which will allow for a 50% increase in gas transfer capacity, from 2.3 billion cubic metres to 3.6 billion cu m per year. This is just the first phase. Once we complete the second looping, Rupcha-Vetrino in Northeastern Blgaria, we will be able to increase gas transfer capacity to Romania from the current 5 billion cu m to 10 billion cu m," Stankov said.
🔗 https://www.bta.bg/en/news/economy/861691-energy-minister-construction-of-first-looping-of-vertical-gas-corridor-to-begin
Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov told reporters the Vertical Gas Corridor is a crucial project not just for Bulgaria but for Central and Southeastern Europe. Bulgaria aims to be the first country to initiate the actual expansion of its gas transmission system. The first step is the delivery of pipes for the project, he said. The pipes were delivered at BMF Port Burgas a few days ago.
The Vertical Gas Corridor is a joint initiative involving Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Ukraine, Moldova and Slovakia. Its goal is to enhance energy security and diversify gas supply sources and transmission routes.
"A total of 4,000 pipes were transported from India through the Red Sea," Stankov said. The transportation of the pipes to the country's interior is underway. All the necessary pipes for the first new gas pipeline are expected to be delivered by April 20.
"We have arranged to secure construction permits in April, and we are planning to hold the groundbreaking ceremony in May. Construction will start with the looping from Kulata on the border with Greece to the connection point with the existing Kresna gas pipeline, which will allow for a 50% increase in gas transfer capacity, from 2.3 billion cubic metres to 3.6 billion cu m per year. This is just the first phase. Once we complete the second looping, Rupcha-Vetrino in Northeastern Blgaria, we will be able to increase gas transfer capacity to Romania from the current 5 billion cu m to 10 billion cu m," Stankov said.
🔗 https://www.bta.bg/en/news/economy/861691-energy-minister-construction-of-first-looping-of-vertical-gas-corridor-to-begin
01.05.202522:34
—🚫🇧🇦/🇷🇸 URGENT: Interpol rejects Bosnia’s renewed request for arrest warrant against Milorad Dodik.
Interpol has dismissed the Bosnian court’s appeal to issue a red notice for Republika Srpska President Dodik, citing political motivation behind the charges.
📰 Source: The National Independent.
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Interpol has dismissed the Bosnian court’s appeal to issue a red notice for Republika Srpska President Dodik, citing political motivation behind the charges.
📰 Source: The National Independent.
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Кайра бөлүшүлгөн:Wallachian Gazette
29.04.202519:04
🇷🇴🛰⚡️ The National Research Authority (ANC) revealed "CORVUS", Romania's first satellite.
Corvus is capable to detect jammers who disrupt radio communications on Romanian soil.
The project was funded by the Romanian Ministry of Defense (MoD) through the General Munitions Directorate (DPA).
The "CORVUS" satellite as well as the command & control center was designed and manufactured entirely in Romania by several institutions who coalesced to form RISE, Romanian In Space Engineering. Partners include the ANC, The Institute for Space Sciences, Plasma & Radiation Physics — INFLPR and the National Aerospace Research Development Institute "Elie Carafoli" (INCAS), the Romanian Space Agency (ROSA), Rartel S.A. and the Special Telecommunication Service (STS).
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Corvus is capable to detect jammers who disrupt radio communications on Romanian soil.
The project was funded by the Romanian Ministry of Defense (MoD) through the General Munitions Directorate (DPA).
The "CORVUS" satellite as well as the command & control center was designed and manufactured entirely in Romania by several institutions who coalesced to form RISE, Romanian In Space Engineering. Partners include the ANC, The Institute for Space Sciences, Plasma & Radiation Physics — INFLPR and the National Aerospace Research Development Institute "Elie Carafoli" (INCAS), the Romanian Space Agency (ROSA), Rartel S.A. and the Special Telecommunication Service (STS).
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27.04.202516:50
🇻🇦 Faith.
25.04.202519:34
—🇭🇷/🇦🇱/🇽🇰 NEW: Scott Ritter warns EU and NATO are collapsing; cites Croatian-Albanian military alliance as a sign.
Former US intelligence officer Scott Ritter stated that growing internal divisions are leading to the collapse of the European Union and NATO, highlighting the new military alliance between Croatia, Albania, and Kosovo as evidence of looming instability in the Balkans.
📰 Source: East Info.
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Former US intelligence officer Scott Ritter stated that growing internal divisions are leading to the collapse of the European Union and NATO, highlighting the new military alliance between Croatia, Albania, and Kosovo as evidence of looming instability in the Balkans.
📰 Source: East Info.
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24.04.202520:10
—🕊🇦🇱/🇻🇦 UPDATE: Albania declares April 26 a national day of mourning for Pope Francis.
The Albanian government has designated Saturday, April 26, 2025, as a national day of mourning to honor Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88. Flags will be flown at half-mast in all state and public institutions. This decision, proposed by Prime Minister Edi Rama and approved by the Council of Ministers, aligns with the nation's Constitution and the Law "On National Symbols".
📰 Source: Telegrafi.
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The Albanian government has designated Saturday, April 26, 2025, as a national day of mourning to honor Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88. Flags will be flown at half-mast in all state and public institutions. This decision, proposed by Prime Minister Edi Rama and approved by the Council of Ministers, aligns with the nation's Constitution and the Law "On National Symbols".
📰 Source: Telegrafi.
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02.05.202512:38
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01.05.202521:34
—🇦🇱/🇧🇬 NEW: Albanian President Begaj welcomes Bulgaria’s renewed support for Albania’s bid to join the European Union.
President Radev and Albanian officials emphasized merit-based progress in accession talks as the right model for EU enlargement in the Western Balkans.
📰 Source: Albanian President on X.
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President Radev and Albanian officials emphasized merit-based progress in accession talks as the right model for EU enlargement in the Western Balkans.
📰 Source: Albanian President on X.
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Кайра бөлүшүлгөн:Constantine's Notebook
28.04.202523:20
🇺🇸🇬🇷 - The US is pressuring Greece to transfer its Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine and deploy a frigate against the Houthis.
27.04.202516:37
🇻🇦 Pope Francis' tomb at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome; may he rest in peace.
25.04.202517:40
24.04.202509:27
—🇲🇪 UPDATE: Montenegro parliament approved 99-year lease of Ulcinj/Ulqin beach to Arab investors.
Albanian lawmakers opposed the move, which has triggered protests in the Albanian-majority city of Ulcinj.
📰 Source: kos_data on X.
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Albanian lawmakers opposed the move, which has triggered protests in the Albanian-majority city of Ulcinj.
📰 Source: kos_data on X.
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Multi Polar Intel
02.05.202508:31
🇷🇴❌🇷🇺 — Russian State media "Russia Today" journalist Chay Bowes, a Irish living in Moscow (as his own nick on Twitter/X says) was reportedly detained at the airport in Bucharest, capital of Romania
It happened after he flew to Romania to cover the election
Romanian Police officers boarded his plane upon landing and escorted him away for questioning
It happened after he flew to Romania to cover the election
Romanian Police officers boarded his plane upon landing and escorted him away for questioning
01.05.202521:30
—🏛🇭🇷/🇷🇸 UPDATE: The National Independent has now published the same information we shared with you on this channel weeks ago—along with the concerns we raised at the time regarding its authenticity—about Croatia enacting a law to remove Serbian monuments from post-1990 cemeteries.
This raises our confidence on the authenticity of such information. Following the information this newspaper is sharing, new legislation mandates removal of tombstones with pro-Serb military inscriptions such as "died for Serbian Krajina" or "on Serbian land" if installed after May 30, 1990; grave owners have 30 days to comply or face €1,000–€5,000 fines.
📰 Source: The National Independent.
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This raises our confidence on the authenticity of such information. Following the information this newspaper is sharing, new legislation mandates removal of tombstones with pro-Serb military inscriptions such as "died for Serbian Krajina" or "on Serbian land" if installed after May 30, 1990; grave owners have 30 days to comply or face €1,000–€5,000 fines.
📰 Source: The National Independent.
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27.04.202521:37
🇦🇱🤝🇮🇱 — Albanian PM Edi Rama has criticized anti-Israel protests in Western countries:
"It is disturbing when you see students and illuminated people in the oldest democracies protesting with the most heinous slogans against Israel while waving the LGBT flags, while if there is a hell for the LGBTs, it's in the Gaza Strip under Hamas.
It is heartbreaking when you think under what an evil dictatorship the Palestinian people are."
27.04.202516:36
🇻🇦 This was Saint Peter the day of the Pope's funeral; a not-so-seen image I wanted to bring up for you guys here.
25.04.202514:23
—🕊🇭🇷/🇻🇦 UPDATE: Mixed reactions in Catholic Croatia following the death of Pope Francis.
While Pope Francis was respected in Croatia for his humanism, many criticized him for refusing to canonize Archbishop Aloysius Stepinac, who collaborated with fascist forces during WWII and was accused of forcibly converting Serbs to Catholicism.
📰 Source: Balkanist channel.
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While Pope Francis was respected in Croatia for his humanism, many criticized him for refusing to canonize Archbishop Aloysius Stepinac, who collaborated with fascist forces during WWII and was accused of forcibly converting Serbs to Catholicism.
📰 Source: Balkanist channel.
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PoliticsGR - Geopolitics, Intel, News, Statistics
23.04.202518:19
🇬🇷🇻🇦 Kyriakos Mitsotakis published a statement reacting to the loss of the Pontiff:
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The faithful of the Roman Catholic Church mourn the loss of their religious leader and the ubiquitous Christians are involved in their mourning. With them and every citizen of the earth who believes in peace, friendship and solidarity. Values dedicated to his own life and action by Pope Francis.
At these hours, our thinking is turning to the world's flock of the Vatican. In particular, in the Greek community of the Catholics to which I express my most sincere condolences. I wish the legacy of the understanding and love left by Pope Francis to find the best continuation.
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