Pakistan committed to strengthen ties with European Union: Ayaz
Celina Ali Islamabad: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq Friday said that Pakistan highly valued its relationship with the European...
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PLMJ advises Castellana Properties’ entry into Portugal
Lisbon: Castellana Properties, a real estate investment company (Socimi) of the South African fund Vukile Properties, is making its first...
Greece: More than €157 million in EU funds for a new Independent Natural Gas system in Alexandroupolis
Athens: The European Commission has approved an investment of more than €157 million from the European Regional Development Fund for...
Two pilot instructors killed after training plane crashes in Bulgaria
Sofia: Two pilot instructors were killed when a two-seater aircraft crashed during a training flight in Bulgaria on Friday, ahead...
Portugal faces teacher shortage, leaving thousands without educators
Lisbon: Portugal's National Teachers' Federation (Fenprof) says that over 800 teachers are missing from Portuguese schools at the start of...
Bulgaria’s tourist overnights revenue rises 15% y/y in July
Sofia: Total revenue from tourist overnights in Bulgaria grew by an annual 15.4% to 524.6 million levs in July ($296.2...
EU rejects Chinese proposals to avoid duties on EVs
Brussels: The European Commission has rejected proposals made by China to set minimum prices or volume caps on imports of...
€27 million for the most expensive house in Portugal
Lisbon: In Lagos, overlooking the sea, is the “most expensive house in Portugal” – the ‘unique property’ of a Swiss/Brazilian...
On art and Bulgaria’s response to the Russia-Ukraine war
Sofia: By waging a war against Ukraine, Russia has not only become a pariah state in the West. It is...
Sánchez urges the EU to ‘reconsider’ tariffs on Chinese electric cars, exposing cracks
Brussels: "We don't need another war, in this case, a trade war. We need to build bridges between the EU...
EU tells Italy to accelerate residential sector renovation
Rome: Italy needs to "increase the rate and depth of building renovation, specifically of worst-performing buildings", the European Commission said...
Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad – A shining star
Celina Ali Islamabad: The Pakistani community in France has expressed its deep appreciation and well-wishes for Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad,...
Bulgaria warns of hazardous weather as heavy rainfall forecast for September 11
Sofia: Bulgaria’s national weather bureau has issued the Code Orange warning of hazardous weather for several districts for September 11...
Apple loses EU court battle over €13bn tax bill in Ireland
Brussels: Apple has lost a high-profile, €13bn (£11bn) Irish tax battle with Brussels in a decision that will bolster the...
Ronaldo rescues Portugal with last-minute win against Scotland
Lisbon: Cristiano Ronaldo proved to be the hero once again, scoring a late winner to secure a hard-fought 2-1 victory...
Bulgaria and Germany agree to cooperate on energy
Sofia: Bulgaria and Germany signed a declaration on cooperation in energy, green policies and climate protection, the Bulgarian Energy Ministry...
Draghi urges radical European Union reform requiring extra 800 billion euros a year
Rome: The European Union requires radical reforms through a new industrial strategy to ensure its competitiveness, to boost social equality...
Robert Martinez claims Portugal’s strength lies beyond Cristiano Ronaldo’s star power
Lisbon: Portugal national team’s head coach Roberto Martinez recently opened up about his team’s values. As per BBC Sports, Martinez...
Greece announces new ‘entrance fee’ for one type of UK tourist
Athens: Greece has announced a new 20 euro fee for UK tourists who visit on cruises. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos...
Bulgarian nationalist party pushes for Russian-esque ‘foreign agent’ law
Sofia: Bulgaria’s Revival party is once again pushing for legislation aimed at penalizing anyone who has received foreign funding, similar...
Looking away is not an option
Leo Wigger - IPG Berlin: For decades, billions of dollars in development aid and military support flowed into Pakistan. But...
Portugal issued 24% fewer work visas to foreigners in last 3 months
Lisbon: Portugal has issued fewer work visas in June, July, and August of this year than in the same period...
“Antique” gold coins unearthed in Bulgaria
Debnevo: Live Science reports that five small gold coins minted during the sixth-century a.d. reign of Justinian the Great have...
Kaja Kallas under pressure to prove diplomatic prowess beyond EU’s eastern flank
Brussels: The EU’s relevance in the Global South could further unravel unless Kallas can show ‘engagement’ on the Israeli-Palestine issue,...
Ronaldo’s milestone 900th goal secures Portugal’s victory
Lisbon: Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 131st goal for Portugal and the 900th of his remarkable career, converting Nuno Mendes’ precise...
From classroom to startup: Teenovator’s role in shaping Bulgaria’s young innovators
Sofia: The issue of young people who are not in employment, education or training (NEETs) continues to be a challenge...
Hungary’s Orban urges closer EU union on markets and defence, but not political issues
Budapest: The European Union needs closer cooperation on markets and defence, but not on political issues such as migration, where...
Bulgaria’s 2024 elections: Struggles continue in MRF, BSP
Sofia: Bulgaria’s three-day Unification Day long weekend from September 6 to 8 is hardly likely to provide a respite from...
Portugal Golden Visa: Eligibility, benefits and application process
Lisbon: Portugal’s Golden Visa, launched in 2012, is a residency-by-investment program aimed at attracting foreign investments. It is popular among...
Avocado production project in Portugal faces rejection
Lisbon: The Alentejo Regional Coordination and Development Commission (CCDR) has not approved the revised proposal for an avocado pear production...
