Syria sanctions relief premature for now, top EU official says
Amman: The EU will not lift sanctions on Syria before its new rulers ensure minorities are not persecuted and women's...
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Portugal will need up to 100,000 foreign workers per year to fill labour shortages, study says
Lisbon: A new study has shown that Portugal will need between 50,00 to 100,000 foreign workers per year to maintain...
New PM Francois Bayrou says he knows ‘difficulty’ of France’s situation
Paris: France’s new Prime Minister Francois Bayrou says he is well aware of the scale of France’s financial and political...
Romania and Bulgaria will be in the Schengen zone from January. What will change for travellers?
Sofia: It's been a rocky road to Schengen membership for both eastern European countries. As of 1 January 2025, Romania...
Experts highlight Türkiye-EU cooperation for Syria’s stability
Brussels: Experts underscored the importance of the European Union in taking an active role in ending the ongoing crisis in...
Pakistan, EU agree to continue cooperation on food, climate change challenges
Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and the European Union have agreed to continue cooperation on emerging challenges of food, energy security,...
Portugal’s government vows to issue work visas to immigrants within a month
Lisbon: The Minister of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, António Leitão Amaro, unfolded plans to accelerate the process...
Macron ally François Bayrou appointed new French prime minister
Paris: François Bayrou, a veteran centrist and ally of president Emmanuel Macron, has been appointed French prime minister, after last...
Bulgaria, Greece fine-tune details to lift border controls
Sofia: Bulgaria and Greece have agreed on the details on how to completely abolish border controls between them, according to...
How Italy views NATO’s 3% proposal
Rome: Italy cautiously supports NATO’s proposed 3% defence spending target, with Defence Minister Guido Crosetto calling for financial adjustments at...
Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after Portugal are confirmed co-hosts of 2030 FIFA World Cup
Lisbon: Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated after FIFA officially announced Portugal and five other countries as the 2030 Men's World Cup hosts....
Romania, Bulgaria become full members of Schengen zone
Brussels: European interior ministers met in Brussels on Thursday, where they voted to allow Bulgaria and Romania fully into the...
Italy: PM Giorgia Meloni named ‘most powerful person in Europe’
Rome: Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni has been named as the "most powerful person in Europe" by Politico. The media...
London trial of ‘spies for russia’ prompts call for security probe in Bulgaria
Sofia: As five UK-based Bulgarians are tried in London for spying for Russia, the Bulgarian prime minister is being urged...
Oil rises 1% as EU agrees further sanctions threatening Russian oil flows
Brussels: Oil prices rose more than 1% on Wednesday after the European Union agreed an additional round of sanctions threatening...
Synopsys offers remedies to address EU concerns over Ansys deal
Brussels: Chip design software company Synopsys has offered remedies to address EU antitrust concerns about its $35 billion cash-and-stock acquisition...
Austria ends decade-long veto on Schengen accession for Romania & Bulgaria
Brussels: Austria has officially lifted its veto on Schengen accession for Romania and Bulgaria to the Schengen Zone. The decision...
France begins military withdrawal from Chad, army says
Paris: France has started the withdrawal of its military from Chad with the departure of two warplanes that were based...
Portugal calls for joint EU funding for defence spending
Lisbon: The European Union needs common instruments to fund defence spending amid a protracted war in Ukraine and calls from...
Crédit Agricole moves to increase stake in Italy’s Banco BPM
Paris: French retail bank Crédit Agricole has entered into financial instruments pertaining to 5.2% of Banco BPM‘s share capital, helping...
Italy: New report shows a ‘fear of migrants’ in more than half of respondents
Rome: A new report from Italy's independent private social research institute Censis, demonstrates a "growing concern" among Italians about the...
CM invites Italy to support Sindh’s infrastructure, industries
Karachi: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah met with an Italian delegation led by senior adviser to defence minister Francesco...
Bulgaria on verge of procedure to try to get a government elected
Sofia: Bulgarian President Roumen Radev will on December 10 begin a process of consultations by meeting Parliament’s two largest groups,...
France’s Macron faces mounting pressure to name new prime minister
Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a statement to the press with Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (not seen) after...
Portugal winger Nani announces retirement
Lisbon: Former Portugal and Manchester United winger Nani announced his retirement on Sunday at the age of 38. Nani joined...
The EU and UK agree on fishing opportunities for 2025 worth €1.4 billion for EU fishers
Brussels: The EU and the United Kingdom reached an agreement on fishing opportunities for 2025 for more than 88 total...
UK and US announce first joint project in fusion energy innovation
London: A major project to help develop cutting-edge fusion energy has been agreed between the US and UK – in...
UK: Reeves wants ‘reset’ with EU to boost growth
London: Closer relations between the UK and the European Union (EU) will boost economic growth, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has told...
Portugal to Open New Paths for Housing Development
Lisbon: Portugal has taken a decisive step to address its housing challenges by approving a significant change to land-use laws....
Trump is welcomed by French president macron in Paris as Zelensky joins their meeting
Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Donald Trump to Paris on Saturday with a full a dose of presidential pomp...
