Italy implements measures to combat overtourism
Rome: In response to escalating concerns over overtourism, cities in Italy are enacting stringent measures to preserve their cultural heritage...
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Italy: Meloni defends Vance’s Munich speech chastising Europe
Rome: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni came to Vice President JD Vance’s defense on Saturday, blasting the “elites” who were...
How Germany’s leadership change could shape EU immigration
Berlin: Permanent controls at the Schengen borders. The denial of entry to people seeking asylum at the German border if...
Clashes erupt as Bulgarian nationalists march against euro
Sofia: Several thousand people rallied outside Bulgaria's central bank and the European Commission building in Sofia to protest government plans...
France arrests 10 linked to escape of ‘public enemy number one’
Paris: French police have arrested 10 people suspected of aiding a convict caught in Romania nine months after being freed...
Portugal: Minimum age for marriage increasing
Lisbon: Parliament has approved the increase in the minimum age for marriage to 18 years, including early or forced marriage...
UK PM, EU chief call for ‘just and enduring peace in Ukraine’
London: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen discussed "the need to secure a...
‘Time to turn the screws’: UK to unveil sweeping sanctions against Russia
London: Britain will unveil a significant package of sanctions against Russia on Feb 24, which marks three years since the...
‘Exploited’ migrant farm workers in UK paid for picks, not hours
London: When 26-year-old Ben* boarded a flight in Uzbekistan in June, he was looking forward to more than just a...
Portugal: The judges for the semifinals of Festival da Canção 2025 have been announced!
Lisbon: The Portuguese broadcaster RTP on Saturday revealed the judges for the semifinals of Festival da Canção 2025. In total,...
Defence Ministry: Participants in Nato exercise to transit Bulgaria
Sofia: From February 22 until March 20, participants in the Nato Steadfast Dart 2025 exercise will be relocated from the...
EU to charge Google with breaking big tech rules
Brussels: Alphabet unit Google is set to be charged with breaching EU rules aimed at checking the power of big...
Portugal “needs more workers”
Lisbon: Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has said that Portugal needs more workers to implement its public housing investment programme,...
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...
