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European Commission Takes Legal Action Against Bulgaria Over Unmet EU Directives

In a significant move, the European Commission (EC) has announced actions against Bulgaria for failure to comply with several crucial EU directives

World » EU | November 16, 2023, Thursday // 16:56 | Viewed: 3353

Estonian Prime Minister Eyes NATO's Top Role

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has expressed interest in becoming the next NATO Secretary General

World » EU | November 16, 2023, Thursday // 10:50 | Viewed: 2086

EU Economy Stagnates, Bulgaria's Rises: 0.4% Q3 Growth

The European economy witnessed a troubling slowdown in the third quarter, with the eurozone facing a 0.1% contraction and the wider EU stagnating, revealed a preliminary report by Eurostat

World » EU | November 14, 2023, Tuesday // 14:05 | Viewed: 2694

Hungary Challenges Bulgaria Over Gas Transit Fee: EU Unity Tested

In a move that adds strain to European Union cohesion, Hungary has lodged a formal complaint with the European Commission (EC), seeking criminal proceedings against Bulgaria over its imposition of a new transit fee on Russian gas

World » EU | November 13, 2023, Monday // 17:41 | Viewed: 3502

Schengen Goes Digital: EU Introduces Online Visas

The European Union is ushering in a new era for Schengen visas, making the process fully digital. This move eliminates the need for physical stickers in passports, streamlining the application process

World » EU | November 13, 2023, Monday // 16:49 | Viewed: 3250

Estonia Sets Sail for Mobile Voting in Landmark Decision

Estonia is set to introduce mobile phone applications for citizens to cast their votes in elections, a move expected to be operational by the European Parliament elections in June 2024

World » EU | November 10, 2023, Friday // 14:16 | Viewed: 2152

Turkey Slams EU's 'Unfair' Criticism in Enlargement Progress Report

In a contentious response to the European Commission's annual enlargement report, Turkey has denounced the assessment as "unfair and biased"

World » EU | November 9, 2023, Thursday // 16:06 | Viewed: 3231

Germany sends Fighter Jets to Romania after Russian Danube Attacks

Germany will deploy four Eurofighter fighter jets to Romania to support NATO's air surveillance mission from the end of November

World » EU | November 9, 2023, Thursday // 09:53 | Viewed: 4412

Romanian President Advocated Simultaneous Entry with Bulgaria into Schengen

The best option is for Romania and Bulgaria to enter the Schengen area together, and "all negotiations and all attempts to convince those who have reservations on this matter are aimed at this"

World » EU | November 8, 2023, Wednesday // 17:05 | Viewed: 4218

EU Shatters Speed Limits: Get Ready for 10-Second Euro Transfers

In a landmark development, the European Union (EU) has ushered in a new era of financial transactions with the introduction of instant Euro transfers that take just 10 seconds

World » EU | November 8, 2023, Wednesday // 10:25 | Viewed: 4086

Germany's 100% Gas Storage Fills, Prices Fall 4.5%!

Germany's natural gas storages are filled to 100 percent of their capacity

World » EU | November 7, 2023, Tuesday // 08:44 | Viewed: 3308

The Great EU Budget Heist: 5 Billion Euros Gone in 2022!

In 2022, the European Public Prosecutor's Office revealed a substantial 5 billion euro damage to the EU budget due to the misuse of EU funds

World » EU | November 3, 2023, Friday // 13:17 | Viewed: 3088

Police Shoot Knife-Wielding Teen in Cologne, While Paris Confronts 'Allah Akbar' Incident

In separate incidents that unfolded across European cities, police have had to intervene in potentially dangerous situations involving individuals exhibiting threatening behavior

World » EU | November 1, 2023, Wednesday // 10:54 | Viewed: 2630

Russian Pipeline Gas Exports to Europe could be Cut in Half in 2023

Pipeline exports of natural gas to Europe from Russian energy giant Gazprom fell 2.4 percent in October from September, according to Reuters calculations based on volumes shipped through Ukraine and Turkey

World » EU | October 31, 2023, Tuesday // 12:58 | Viewed: 3770

Borrell to Orban: Nobody is Forcing Hungary to be part of the European Union

"No one is forcing Hungary to be part of the European Union," said the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, on Tuesday, October 25

World » EU | October 26, 2023, Thursday // 14:38 | Viewed: 5482

Anyone can Enter the EU: Terrorist who Killed Two People in Brussels Escaped from a Prison in Tunisia

The terrorist who killed two Swedish football fans in Brussels last Monday was a prisoner in Tunisia

World » EU | October 24, 2023, Tuesday // 11:42 | Viewed: 3363

Hungary has arranged Additional Gas Supplies from Gazprom

Gazprom has agreed with Hungary to supply additional quantities of gas for the upcoming heating season, announced the chairman of the board of directors of the Russian state company, Alexey Miller

World » EU | October 23, 2023, Monday // 09:52 | Viewed: 2948

The Call for the Young European Artist Trieste Contemporanea Award (YEATCA) is Now Open!

Don't miss the chance to apply for YEATCA 2023!

World » EU | October 22, 2023, Sunday // 09:32 | Viewed: 3952

Slovenia: Crossing the Border with the Neighbouring Countries

Slovenia reintroduced temporary control on the internal Schengen border with Croatia and Hungary on 21 October 2023 as a temporary short-term measure

World » EU | October 22, 2023, Sunday // 09:27 | Viewed: 3475

EU Ministers are Pushing for Stricter Migration Policies after Islamist Attack

European Union ministers said today that member states should do better screening of migrants and asylum seekers and prosecute those who pose a security risk more quickly, after recent Islamist attacks showed the difficulties in this area

World » EU | October 19, 2023, Thursday // 15:59 | Viewed: 2703

Orban to Putin: I am Trying to Save Everything that is Possible in Our Relations

Because of the war and sanctions, relations between Hungary and Russia have suffered, but Budapest is "doing what it can" to save bilateral relations and is even interested in economic cooperation as much as possible

World » EU | October 17, 2023, Tuesday // 15:50 | Viewed: 3203
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