Portugal “needs more workers”
Lisbon: Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has said that Portugal needs more workers to implement its public housing investment programme,...
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Bulgaria Parliament Votes Against Military Deployment in Ukraine
Sofia: Bulgaria’s parliament adopted a draft declaration on Friday, banning deployment of military forces in Ukraine – a move dubbed...
Why is the EU turning to Turkiye now?
Dr Sinem Cengiz – Arab News Brussels: The EU is facing increasing insecurity due to several factors that bring Turkiye’s...
Eurostat: Bulgaria has lowest percentage of online shopping in EU
Sofia: Bulgaria had the lowest percentage in the European Union of internet users who made online purchases in 2024, EU...
EU digital chief: will propose plans to ease regulation
Helsinki: The European Commission will propose at least five packages this year to ease regulation, European Commission Vice President Henna...
Portugal courts professionals and their families, with welcoming tax regime
Lisbon: 15 years after it first introduced its popular Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) tax program, Portugal has updated the scheme. Over...
AI will reshape France’s relations with the Middle East
Paris: The relationship between France and the Middle East has seen centuries of trade, political ties and cultural exchanges. Even...
Bulgaria´s women celebrate historic gold
Sofia: Thirteen became the lucky number for Bulgaria. The youngest team of the tournament mounted a comeback to beat Estonia...
EU Ship Recycling Regulation: Evaluation and list update
Brussels: The European Commission on Wednesday published the results of the EU Ship Recycling Regulation evaluation. The assessment concludes that...
Bulgaria among EU countries asked by US about possible participation in security efforts in Ukraine
Sofia: Bulgaria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that Bulgaria has received questions about its possible participation and support for...
Europe’s population crisis
Brussels: The rise of the far-right could speed up the population decline of Europe, projections show, creating economic shocks including...
Former-tour De France winner Geraint Thomas to retire
Paris: Former Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas will retire at the end of this season, the 38-year-old Welsh cycling...
Foreign visitor arrivals in Bulgaria for holidays in 2024 up 8.8% y/y
Sofia: There were a total of 5 793 225 arrivals of visitors from abroad in Bulgaria in 2024, an increase...
Pakistan’s top commerce body launches EU business forum
Celina Ali Islamabad: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) has set up the Pak-EU Business Forum...
US VP’s speech sparks backlash from EU leaders
Brussels: European leaders have reacted angrily to US Vice-President JD Vance's speech at the Munich Security Conference where he accused...
No Obstacles to Bulgaria Joining the Eurozone in 2026
Sofia: Bulgaria could adopt the euro as its official currency from January 1, 2026, if it successfully meets the necessary...
EU failed to Trump-proof Europe and now faces humiliation over Ukraine
Brussels: The start of the Munich security conference has a habit of being disrupted by a display of power by...
Portugal finalises law that simplifies residence & work permit rules for CPLP citizens
Lisbon: CPLP law to allow nationals of these countries to enter Portugal as tourists and apply for a residence permit...
Bulgaria facing health tax increase, as budget deficit risks Euro exclusion
Sofia: The Bulgarian Doctors' Union is launching a campaign to increase the national health tax to compensate for deficits in...
Portugal to weigh sale of at least 49% in Airline TAP
Lisbon: Portugal’s government is considering selling a stake of at least 49% of TAP SA in its latest attempt to...
Bulgaria: Contractor indicted in €4.5 million fraud involving trolleybus for the municipality of Vratsa
Sofia: The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Sofia (Bulgaria) has filed an indictment at the Sofia District Court against...
EU vows countermeasures to US tariffs. Bourbon, jeans, peanut butter, motorcycles are easy targets
Brussels: US tariffs on steel and aluminum “will not go unanswered,” European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen vowed on...
France warns of EU’s tariffs against US measures
Paris: France has said that the European Union will retaliate by replicating any tariffs imposed on it by the United...
EU says it would react to US tariffs, but awaits clarification
Brussels: The European Commission said on Monday it would react to protect EU interests after US President Donald Trump’s announcement...
Italy: Intel committee calls for EU strategy on Africa
Rome: COPASIR has released a report highlighting Africa’s strategic importance for European security. The document calls for a dedicated EU...
Bulgaria stops 1620kg of refrigerant
Sofia: Customs officers from the district of Rousse in Bulgaria have stopped an attempt to smuggle 1620kg of refrigerant at...
‘Your time is over:’ Far-right leaders take on the EU’s mainstream parties
Brussels: At a leaders summit in Madrid the Patriots for Europe (PfE) party says it will launch a 'reconquest' under...
Greece’s Deputy Foreign Minister Highlights the Global Importance of Greek Language on International Day
In recognition of International Greek Language Day, Greece’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Giorgos Kotsiras, emphasized the crucial role of the Greek...
First: Bulgarian Stock Exchange Launches SpaceCrowd, an Equity Crowdfunding Platform for Startups
The Bulgarian Stock Exchange (BSE) has unveiled SpaceCrowd, Bulgaria’s first equity crowdfunding platform aimed at helping startups and early-stage businesses...
UAE to invest €50bn in AI data center in France
Paris: The United Arab Emirates plans to invest €30 to €50 billion in building a huge artificial intelligence (AI) data...
