No repeat of Jerusalem incident will be accepted, France says
Paris: A repeat of an incident in Jerusalem that saw armed Israeli security forces entering a property administered by France...
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DHS Assistant Secretary Adam Hunter visits Bulgaria
Sofia: U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Acting Assistant Secretary for International Affairs Adam Hunter and U.S. Ambassador Kenneth Merten...
A guide to Nice, the French Riviera city that’s even better in winter
Paris: Think of Nice and hot, languid summers spent lounging on a beach are likely to spring to mind —...
17% of EU workers are part-timers
Brussels: In 2023, the share of part-time employees aged 20-64 in the EU was 17.1%, a slight increase from 16.9%...
Portugal latest European country to introduce random stops on goods and passenger vehicles
Lisbon: Determined to ensure road safety on Portuguese roads, the National Republican Guard (GNR), is carrying out road side stops...
UK’s Ukraine support ‘resolute’ after Trump win
London: Treasury minister Darren Jones has said the UK government's commitment to Ukraine is "resolute" amid fears incoming US President...
First snow in Bulgaria brings a taste of winter
Sofia: The first snow of the season has arrived in Bulgaria, just as meteorologists predicted. The snowfall began early this...
Exports to EU states rise 8pc in first quarter
Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan’s exports to European countries resurged in the first quarter of the current fiscal year primarily due...
Portugal: Ovar will add 30 apartments to its over 300 social housing units to help families in need.
Lisbon: By the end of the year, Ovar City Council plans to invest 3.7 million euros to build 30 subsidised...
France raises bird flu risk to high as EU cases spread
Paris: France has stepped up its bird flu risk assessment to 'high' from 'moderate', it said on Friday in a...
Austria may lift veto preventing Romania and Bulgaria joining Schengen
Brussels: Austria's Interior Minister has hinted that Austria could lift its veto on full Schengen area membership for Romania and...
EU moves to reassure Ukraine of ‘unwavering support’ after Trump win
Kyiv: EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell sought to reassure Ukraine of Europe's unwavering support on Nov 9, days after...
Second to none: why Porto is my number one for a city break in Portugal
Zoe Williams Lisbon: If you walk along the south banks of the Douro River in Vila Nova de Gaia, opposite...
Partnership connects Portugal with the Netherlands and Germany
Lisbon: Madoqua, together with the Admnistração do Porto de Sines, Port of Rotterdam, and duisport – Duisburger Hafen AG, signed...
John Malkovich premiere sparks protests in Bulgaria
Sofia: The premiere of a 19th century play directed by John Malkovich was performed in an almost empty Sofia National...
Erdoğan urges EU to fully include Türkiye in defense efforts
Brussels: President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has called for Türkiye's "essential" inclusion in European Union defense initiatives, citing the need for...
Bulgaria unaware of possible Russian deal for the largest refinery in Balkans
Sofia: The Bulgarian government has no information on the deal reportedly being prepared by Russian oil company Lukoil for the...
EU climate chief holds firm on CO2 deadlines for cars
Brussels: The European Union's climate commissioner on Thursday reaffirmed EU plans to end sales of CO2-emitting cars in 2035 and...
Bulgaria approves humanitarian aid for Ukraine, Syria, Lebanon, and more
Sofia: Bulgaria has approved humanitarian aid amounting to 929,019 leva to support Ukraine, Syria, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Armenia. This...
Romania’s telco Digi launches operations in Portugal
Lisbon: Romanian telecom company Digi Communications (BVB: Digi) announced it is launching its services in Portugal as of November 4,...
Revised EU law heralds new chapter for official statistics
Brussels: The landscape of European statistics is entering a new chapter with the Council of the European Union’s adoption of...
Portugal: More areas put on heavy rain alert
Lisbon: The yellow warning for precipitation came into force at 2pm in the districts of Leiria, Castelo Branco, Lisbon, Santarém,...
France looks to boost export financing to help mid-sized defense firms
Paris: French public investment bank Bpifrance is seeking to increase the amount of export financing it can provide to small...
Lack of language support prevents Ukrainian doctors from practising in Portugal
Lisbon: Ukrainian doctors in Portugal are facing language barriers that hinder their integration into the healthcare system. Despite initial pledges...
Aid workers condemn violence against migrants in Bulgaria
Sofia: Sleeping in parks, mistreatment in prisons, beatings and shots at the border: aid workers sharply criticize the situation for...
Pro-EU leader wins Moldova election despite alleged Russian meddling
Brussels: Moldova's pro-EU President Maia Sandu has claimed a second term after a tense election run-off seen as a choice...
Bulgaria anticipates a surge in winter tourism with over two million visitors expected and total visits soaring beyond 3.2 million
Sofia: Bulgaria anticipates over two million foreign visitors this winter, with tourism set to surpass 3.2 million total visits, signaling...
Decision time for the EU’s strategy on migration
Brussels: The EU’s aggressive plans to stem the tide of irregular migration from North Africa have hit unexpected turbulence. Despite...
Prince Harry diverting to Portugal as American life not as golden
London: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly splashed out millions on a stunning new property in Portugal, revealing that...
Sofia Airport in Bulgaria plans to build a third terminal
Sofia: Sofia Airport, Bulgaria, aims to significantly expand and become one of the major transit hubs in Eastern Europe. The...
