EU regrets lack of conclusion on global plastics agreement
Brussels: The EU regrets that the 5th session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on the Global Plastics Treaty (INC-5) finished...
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Portugal’s housing crisis: Bridging the gap with actionable solutions
Paulo Lopes Lisbon: This substantial gap is creating widespread issues of affordability and accessibility, underscoring the urgent need for action....
France returns ancient artifacts to Ethiopia
Addis Ababa: France has begun the return of some 3,500 archeolo-gical artifacts to Ethiopia, which Paris held since the 1980s...
New EU chiefs visit Kyiv on first day of mandate
Brussels: The EU’s new top diplomat Kaja Kallas and head of the European Council Antonio Costa arrived in Kyiv Sunday...
Romania’s path to progress, National Day highlights achievements, future goals: Ambassador Dan Stoenescu
Celina Ali Islamabad: Romania’s National Day on December 1 celebrates more than the historic union of 1918, which marks the...
Relief for Portugal’s minority government as parliament passes 2025 budget
Lisbon: Portugal's parliament on Friday gave final approval to the centre-right minority government's 2025 budget bill, which promises to lift...
France says UK can’t ‘sub-contract’ Channel border security
Ambleteuse: France´s hardline interior minister on Friday said Britain could no longer “sub-contract” Channel border security out to Paris, with...
Bulgaria’s 17 years in the EU: Unmet expectations and limited EU fund utilization
Sofia: Bulgaria's 17-year membership in the European Union has not lived up to the expectations of many Bulgarians, according to...
Georgia president says parliament ‘illegitimate’ as pro-EU protests sweep country
Paris: Georgia geared up for a third night of protests on Saturday after the country’s prime minister shelved talks on...
Net migration to UK hit record 906,000 in 2023
London: Net migration to the United Kingdom soared to more than 900,000 last year, although tougher visa rules have started...
South-west France swelters in ‘staggering’ 26.9C November night heat
Paris: Towns in south-west France roasted in “completely extreme” heat in the early hours of Tuesday, with overnight temperatures hitting...
Bulgaria allocates 3 GW of renewables capacity, 1.17 GW of storage in auction
Sofia: The Bulgarian Ministry of Energy has announced the final results of the country’s first renewable energy auction. The government...
The EU wants to lower protection for wolves. Why has the species rebound become a problem?
Wolves have made an impressive comeback in Europe in recent decades, but their presence has angered some farmers and led...
German President Rejects Greece’s WWII Reparations Demand
During his visit to Greece, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier firmly rejected Greece’s longstanding demand for World War II reparations, asserting...
Georgian government suspends accession negotiations with EU
The Georgian government has suspended negotiations over the country's accession to the European Union and rejects any budgetary grants until...
Greece makes bid to host EuroBasket 2029
Greece is seeking to host a group stage and the final phase of Eurobasket 2029 and has submitted its application...
Portugal rises to sixth place in the rankings
The Portuguese football team has risen to sixth place in the FIFA rankings, overtaking Belgium, in a list that continues...
EU gives Portugal 2 month deadline
The European Commission has given Portugal two months to communicate to the institution the transposition of the European Union (EU)...
UK filmmaker Richard Curtis makes first foray into animation
Two decades after scoring a surprise holiday season global hit with "Love Actually", British filmmaker Richard Curtis is bidding to...
Switzerland and EU near agreement on cohesion payments, say diplomats
Switzerland and the EU are coming closer to reaching an agreement on how much the neutral country should contribute to...
China-EU negotiations on EV tariff price commitment ongoing: MOFCOM
Negotiations between China and the EU regarding a proposed price commitment plan related to tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs)...
Bulgaria and Romania to join Schengen in 2025 – awaiting final approval
The Hungarian presidency of the EU Council has announced that the Permanent Representatives Committee (Coreper) has completed preparations for a...
France says ready for budget concessions to avert ‘storm’
The French government is ready to offer concessions to parliament to pass its budget, the finance minister said Thursday, in...
World’s Largest Flight Compensation Company Acquires Bulgarian-founded ClaimCompass
World’s Largest Flight Compensation Company Acquires Bulgarian-founded ClaimCompass, TheRecursive.comBulgaria, USA ~AirHelp, an international air passenger rights platform, has acquired Bulgarian...
Greece Unveils Nationwide Smart Traffic Cameras System
The smart traffic cameras aim to curb violations, reduce accidents, and boost overall road safety in Greece.Greece has announced the...
Police union says government investment ‘insufficient’ and ‘below requirements’
“This government has yet to prove that it is truly valuing the police career”, Ferreira told SIC Notícias after the...
An Evening of Flamenco Magic: Serena Hotels and Spanish Embassy Celebrate Cultural Exchange
Serena Hotels, under the Cultural Diplomacy Initiative, hosted an enchanting Flamenco Night in collaboration with the Embassy of Spain in...
New EU commission to get all clear with big push on defense and economy
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen warned Wednesday that Europe has "no time to waste" to boost its defenses and...
EU enlargement: Illusion or reality?
In a show of solidarity following Russia’s 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the European Union offered the prospect of eventual...
Greece Welcomes 100,000 Turkish Tourists Under Visa-on-Arrival
Greece’s visa-on-arrival policy for Turkish citizens has brought over 100,000 tourists from Turkey to its islands, Minister of Shipping and...
