Saudi Telecom and Altice end talks over Portugal sale
Saudi Telecom Group (STC) last week reportedly ended talks with Patrick Drahi, owner of telecoms group Altice, over a potential...
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Hungary’s Orban arrives in China on Ukraine peace mission
Beijing, - Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrived in Beijing on Monday after talks on a potential Ukrainian peace deal...
Portugal to reinstate tax breaks to attract skilled foreigners
Portugal’s new government is set to reintroduce tax incentives aimed at attracting highly skilled foreigners, part of a comprehensive strategy...
Labour to seek joint declaration with EU on wide-ranging security pact
As part of the new government’s plan to reset its relations with the EU and bring “an end to the...
Hungary’s FM urges EU politicians to prepare for intense peace efforts
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto on Sunday hinted that European politicians should prepare for Hungary's forthcoming actions aimed at promoting...
“Yes, Bulgaria” decides on the DSB’s proposal for a technical cabinet with the third mandate
PP have already declared that they remain in opposition The National Council of "Yes, Bulgaria" is meeting to discuss DSB's...
Bulgaria’s air ambulance completes first successful mountain mission
Bulgaria's air ambulance helicopter has completed its first operation in the mountains, interim Transport Minister Georgi Gvozdeykov said.New delay expected...
EU resists calls to delay deforestation law, letter shows
The deforestation law urge companies selling soy, beef, coffee palm oil and other to produce without cutting trees Brussels:The European...
France beat Portugal on penalties
They will face Spain in Euro 2024 semi-finals Hamburg:Theo Hernandez scored the winning kick as Kylian Mbappe's France edged a...
Algeria and Italy sign $455 million agriculture deal
The agreement will produce wheat, lentils, and beans, among other foods, hoping to increase Algerian non-hydrocarbon exports. Algeria and Italy...
EU calls for implementation of orders of ICJ to halt Israeli offensive in Gaza
The European Union has called for implementation of orders of International Court of Justice regarding Gaza war in which Israel...
Bulgaria, Romania Hail Schengen Zone Entry, Eye Full Accession
Sofia/Bucharest -- Romania and Bulgaria have formally joined -- at least partially -- Europe’s visa-free Schengen travel zone as of...
Bulgaria Immediately Needs 300,000 Foreign Workers
The Bulgarian labor market is currently facing a significant worker shortage, ranging from 250,000 to 300,000, according to human resources...
France beat Portugal 5-3 on penalties: UEFA Euro 2024 – as it happened
France beat Portugal 5-3 on penalties in the second quarterfinal at the UEFA European Championships, Euro 2024. Both Portugal’s Cristiano...
European markets higher as UK heads to polls; Hellofresh up 10%
London: European stocks were higher for a second straight session Thursday, regaining some momentum as the U.K.’s general election draws...
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Sofia: The Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) will refuse a mandate to seek to form a government, MRF parliamentary...
Portugal’s top law firms show strong revenue growth in 2023
Lisbon: Portugal’s legal market has showcased remarkable resilience and growth in 2023, as evidenced by the latest revenue figures of...
Britain will not rejoin EU in my lifetime, says Starmer
London: Keir Starmer has insisted the UK will not rejoin either the EU, the single market or the customs union...
New biometric ID cards cause banking headaches in Bulgaria
Sofia: Bulgarian citizens are facing unexpected hurdles with the rollout of new biometric ID cards equipped with a data chip,...
New Dutch government wants an opt-out from EU migration policy. But is it possible?
Brussels: The Hague might soon be heading for a total clash with Brussels over the most explosive issue on the...
Greece becomes first EU country to introduce a six-day working week
Athens: Greece has controversially introduced a six-day working week for some businesses in a bid to boost productivity and employment...
Cristiano Ronaldo in tears after missing extra-time penalty for Portugal at euro 2024, scores in victorious shoot-out
Lisbon: Cristiano Ronaldo’s penalty for Portugal in the country’s round of 16 match against Slovenia was saved by goalkeeper Jan...
EC approves 26 mln euro restructuring state aid for Bulgarian Posts
Sofia: The European Commission (EC) said on Tuesday that it approved a Bulgarian scheme to provide 50 million levs ($27.5...
Lack of direct trains in Europe is pushing people to take flights, campaigners say
Brussels: Greenpeace is calling for more investment in European railways to create more direct train routes and encourage people to...
EPP Group meets in Portugal for study days
Lisbon: From 2 to 5 July, the EPP Group will meet in Portugal for study days with the EPP Group’s...
Bulgaria’s GERB tasked with forming minority government
Sofia: Bulgaria’s president has mandated a centre-right coalition to form a government almost a month after elections delivered yet another...
Hungary takes over EU’s rotating presidency
Brussels: On July 1, Hungary, led by EU skeptic Viktor Orban, took over the bloc's rotating presidency of the EU...
Greece fighting dozens of wildfires braces for worse to come
Athens: A large wildfire broke out southeast of Athens on Sunday afternoon, amid warnings that the worst of the summer...
Algarve, Portugal offers a cliff-side slice of coastal paradise
Moira Mccarthy Lisbon: It was just past sunrise and there I was, frolicking on a beach, jumping in tidal pools,...
Bulgaria ends daily publication of official statistics on Covid-19
Sofia: Official information about cases of Covid-19 in Bulgaria will now be published once a week and from July 1,...
