UK Foreign Secretary to join EU ministers for talks on Mideast and Ukraine
UK Foreign Minister David Lammy will attend the Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg, joining EU counterparts for the first time...
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EU tariffs on Chinese EVs a protectionist act
It will slow down tech evolution, impact global trade in electric vehicles Karachi: The European Union (EU) has clobbered China...
Saudi Navy participates in joint naval-air exercise in Greece
The Saudi Naval Forces are taking part in the joint naval-air exercise titled "Medusa 13" in Greece, along with forces...
Bulgaria Should Prepare Its First Medium-Term Fiscal and Structural Plan for 2025-2028, Finance Minister Petkova
Addressing the opening event of the annual meeting of local authorities, organized by the National Association of the Municipalities in...
China, EU yet to reach mutually acceptable solution on EV anti-subsidy case: spokesperson
China and the European Union (EU) have yet to reach a mutually acceptable solution on the EU's anti-subsidy case involving...
EU states call for Middle East ceasefire
Leaders from nine European countries around the Mediterranean Sea including French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni...
Azerbaijan’s exports to Bulgaria surge significantly
During January-August 2024, trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Bulgaria increased by 42.8%, surpassing $410.5 million, Azernews reports citing to the...
Bulgaria’s exports in January-August 2024 down 2.8%, imports down 0.1% y/y
Sofia: In January – August 2024, the total value of all the goods exported from Bulgaria amounted to 56 511.2...
EU delays introduction of border check system again
Brussels: The European Union has again delayed introducing a fingerprint and facial scan check system for non-EU citizens at all...
Portugal tries to tempt under-35s with tax cuts
Lisbon: The Portuguese government is to slash taxes for people aged 35 and under, in an attempt to dissuade young...
What do economists think of France’s emergency budget to address debt crisis?
Paris: France's 2025 budget plan targets €60bn in spending cuts and tax hikes to reduce the deficit to 5% of...
Protection of national minorities in Bulgaria and Montenegro: expert committee publishes new opinions
Sofia: The Advisory Committee on the Council of Europe Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities has published new...
Portugal: Complaints portal for migrants and refugees
Lisbon: NGO Humans Before Borders (HBB) launched an online complaints portal - Balcaodenuncia.pt - for migrants and refugees. The portal...
France’s minority government set to present make-or-break austerity budget
Paris: France's government is to deliver its 2025 budget on Thursday with plans for 60 billion euros ($65.68 billion) worth...
EU must unite entire continent, says Zelensky
Dubrovnik: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on the European Union to “unite the whole continent” as he pushes for more...
Polish, Czech leaders urge tougher EU migration rules
Prague: Poland and the Czech Republic on Wednesday called for hardening the European Union’s migration policy and boosting the bloc’s...
Plan to fingerprint passengers on entry to EU to be delayed again
Brussels: Plans to fingerprint passengers entering the EU from 10 November are to be delayed for a third time after...
Portugal launches new program to support migrants in finding jobs
Lisbon: The Portuguese government has introduced a new initiative to support migrants enrolled in the National Institute of Employment and...
Bulgaria to open 719 polling stations abroad for early elections
Sofia: For the upcoming early elections in Bulgaria, 719 polling stations will be set up in 57 countries. Today marks...
France pledges 2025 budget will ‘fully’ comply with EU spending rules
Paris: France's budget for 2025 will "fully" be in line with the European Union's new spending rules, Finance Minister Antoine...
Adverse weather conditions and labor shortages in Bulgaria impact harvest and future prospects
Sofia: In Bulgaria, the fruit crop harvest this year has not met expectations from previous years. Prof. Dr. Dimitar Sotirov...
EU navigates China trade dilemma: Defending against imports, courting investment
Brussels: The EU is walking a delicate tightrope, with some member states keen to protect their markets, while others want...
European Union: Riberia gets role as hybrid commissioner
Brussels: Teresa Ribera’s appointment as European Union executive vice-president for a Clean, Just and Competitive Transition places her in the...
Immigration is not a ‘bad’ thing, France’s Macron says
Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron has said that immigration was not necessarily a “bad” thing, in a thinly veiled riposte...
Blue Bulgaria Coalition’s Tsveta Kirilova on Solutions in Energy Sector
Sofia: In a position to BTA on Sunday, Blue Bulgaria Coalition's top-of-the-list candidate in Haskovo (Southeastern Bulgaria) Tsveta Kirilova said...
Chinese government, European EV makers voice objections to higher EU tariffs
China on Friday urged the European Commission to get back on the right track of resolving trade frictions through consultations...
Starmer sets his sights on new Brexit deal with EU
Keir Starmer traveled to Brussels this week for the first time since becoming the UK’s prime minister in July, to...
Gender, nationality enough for Afghan women to get asylum: EU court
Brussels: The European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled on Friday that gender and nationality alone were sufficient for a country...
Lufthansa Technik Eyes large MRO facility In Portugal, says CEO
Frankfurt: The CEO of Lufthansa Group has disclosed more details about Lufthansa Technik’s (LHT) plans to build a new facility...
France: Treasure hunter finally finds Golden Owl after decades
Paris: The world’s longest treasure hunt appears to have come to an end, after an announcement in France that a...
