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Thousands of Supporters of a pro-Russian Movement Protested in the Czech Republic

Thousands of supporters of a pro-Russian opposition group gathered yesterday in Prague to protest against the pro-Western Czech government's policy

World » EU | September 17, 2023, Sunday // 08:57 | Viewed: 5962

Imports of Ukrainian Grain: Poland, Hungary and Slovakia Unilaterally Extended the Ban

Poland, Hungary and Slovakia unilaterally extend the ban on imports of Ukrainian grain

World » EU | September 16, 2023, Saturday // 10:17 | Viewed: 3986

The EU Monitoring for Bulgaria and Romania has been Ended

Today, the European Commission (EC) confirmed what was stated in the latest assessment on the rule of law and officially ended the monitoring over Bulgaria and Romania

World » EU | September 15, 2023, Friday // 17:02 | Viewed: 4935

The Netherlands and Austria reiterated that they will Not Allow an Expansion of Schengen

Senior officials from the Netherlands and Austria said yesterday that their countries, which are suspending Bulgaria and Romania's Schengen membership, are not yet ready to give their approval

World » EU | September 15, 2023, Friday // 09:10 | Viewed: 5303

The ECB raised Interest Rates to a New Record

The European Central Bank raised its key interest rate to a record high of 4% on Thursday, but with the Eurozone economy stagnating, signaled that this was likely to be its last move in its more than year-long fight against inflation

World » EU | September 14, 2023, Thursday // 17:49 | Viewed: 3137

Austria rejected Von der Leyen's appeal for Bulgaria’s Admission in Schengen

Austria has rejected the call of the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, to lift her veto on the accession of Bulgaria and Romania to Schengen, claiming that there is no point in expanding the visa-free zone at the moment

World » EU | September 14, 2023, Thursday // 13:11 | Viewed: 5135

Ursula von der Leyen: Bulgaria and Romania deserve to be part of Schengen

The President of the European Commission delivered her State of the Union address to the European Parliament, reviewing the achievements of the past year, the common challenges and presenting the priorities for the coming year

World » EU | September 13, 2023, Wednesday // 11:40 | Viewed: 3617

EP President: Blocking Bulgaria and Romania for Schengen will increase Extremism in the EU

Blocking Bulgaria and Romania for Schengen will lead to the growth of extremism in the European Union. The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, warned about this in Strasbourg

World » EU | September 12, 2023, Tuesday // 15:12 | Viewed: 4926

The European Parliament approved the Candidacy of Bulgarian Iliana Ivanova for European Commissioner

With 552 votes "for", 27 "against" and 51 "abstentions", the MEPs approved the candidacy of Iliana Ivanova for European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth

World » EU | September 12, 2023, Tuesday // 14:11 | Viewed: 3152

Cars with Russian Registration can no longer Enter the EU

The European Commission has confirmed that the sanctions introduced against Russia over the war in Ukraine include the ban on Russian-registered cars crossing EU borders

World » EU | September 11, 2023, Monday // 19:29 | Viewed: 3978

The Bulgarian Candidate for EU Commissioner said She will only give Promises she could Fulfill

She was heard in the commissions of the European Parliament in Industry and Culture for the post of Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth

World » EU | September 5, 2023, Tuesday // 17:30 | Viewed: 2492

New Qatargate revelations: 280,000 Euros in Cash at the home of MEP’s son

The police found 280,000 euros in cash at the home of the son of MEP Maria Arena, reported the Belgian newspaper "Le Soir"

World » EU | September 1, 2023, Friday // 13:07 | Viewed: 3345

Postponing Bulgaria and Romania's Schengen Dream helps Russia

The EU Council's vote last December to admit Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania into the Schengen area for free travel should have been a triumphant moment for the bloc.

World » EU | August 30, 2023, Wednesday // 10:05 | Viewed: 14400

The EU is considering preventing New Members from Blocking other Candidates

A special clause in the countries' accession treaties to the European Union can ensure that they cannot block other applicants immediately after entry

World » EU | August 29, 2023, Tuesday // 19:27 | Viewed: 3219

Germany is making it Easier to get Citizenship in order to Deal with Labor Shortages

Germany wants to lower its citizenship requirements following the example of France, the government announced, continuing its reform program to tackle labor shortages

World » EU | August 24, 2023, Thursday // 12:05 | Viewed: 3617

The Prime Ministers of Bulgaria and Romania discussed the Schengen accession

The topic is a priority for both governments.

World » EU | August 22, 2023, Tuesday // 09:50 | Viewed: 3852

Serbia will increase supplies of Russian Gas to Hungary if Ukraine stops Transit to Europe

The Hungarian-Serbian joint venture for gas trading on the European market will start operating in September.

World » EU | August 21, 2023, Monday // 08:21 | Viewed: 3248

Scholz confirmed the Support for the Accession of Bulgaria and Romania to Schengen

A year and a half after taking office, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz made his first bilateral visit to Austria

World » EU | August 18, 2023, Friday // 18:07 | Viewed: 4346

A Latvian court recognized the Thumbs-Up Emoji as Written Consent

A civil panel of the Riga District Court has ruled that the thumbs-up palm emoji in official correspondence can be interpreted as written consent

World » EU | August 18, 2023, Friday // 11:38 | Viewed: 2736

Slovakia's Intelligence Chief has been charged for Organizing a Criminal Group

Slovak police have accused the intelligence chief and other senior security officials of creating a criminal group and conspiring to abuse power in a case just weeks before early elections

World » EU | August 18, 2023, Friday // 09:03 | Viewed: 2987

Record Distrust of the State among Germans

A sociological survey in Germany points to a record high level of dissatisfaction among citizens in the country.

World » EU | August 16, 2023, Wednesday // 09:13 | Viewed: 2516
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