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EU Implements 10,000 Euro Cap on Cash Payments to Combat Money Laundering

To counter money laundering and terrorist financing, the European Union has reached a partial agreement, imposing a €10,000 cap on cash payments

World » EU | January 19, 2024, Friday // 09:16 | Viewed: 3061

“Frontex” Reports Increase In Number Of Illegal Border Crossings In The EU

There is a significant increase in the number of illegal border crossings in the EU for 2023, totaling around 380,000 with a rise in arrivals from the Mediterranean Sea

World » EU | January 18, 2024, Thursday // 14:48 | Viewed: 2526

Lagarde Signals Potential ECB Interest Rate Cut in Summer Amidst Wage Growth Uncertainty

European Central Bank (ECB) Governor Christine Lagarde suggested on Wednesday that the ECB might implement interest rate cuts in the summer

World » EU | January 17, 2024, Wednesday // 16:06 | Viewed: 2216

In Davos: Bulgarian Foreign Minister Makes The Case For EU Enlargement

Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister, Mariya Gabriel, addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos yesterday on the topic of EU enlargement

World » EU | January 17, 2024, Wednesday // 09:09 | Viewed: 4118

Protesters Bring Romania-Bulgaria Border to a Standstill Over Rising Costs and Border Delays

A demonstration at the Romania-Bulgaria border near Calafat has escalated, with dozens of Romanian tractors and trucks causing a complete blockade, disrupting traffic and impacting major routes

World » EU | January 14, 2024, Sunday // 10:31 | Viewed: 6039

Bomb Attack Targets Anti-Racist Organization In Cyprus, Human Rights Defenders Increasingly At Risk In Europe

On the early morning of January 5th 2024, KISA, an anti-racist organization based in Cyprus, endured a violent and targeted attack in its offices

World » EU | January 11, 2024, Thursday // 15:12 | Viewed: 3384

Bulgaria Gains Partial Schengen Access Via Air And Sea: What Does It Mean?

After more than a decade of anticipation, Bulgaria, together with Romania, has finally gained entry into the Schengen area

World » EU | January 10, 2024, Wednesday // 16:00 | Viewed: 10753

MEPs Query European Commission on Danube Ports' Schengen Entry Amidst Border Control Debate

Bulgarian Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) Andrey Novakov and Emil Radev, representing GERB, have directed inquiries to the European Commission regarding the potential inclusion of Danube ports, pivotal crosspoints between Bulgaria and Romania

World » EU | January 10, 2024, Wednesday // 13:13 | Viewed: 2594

France's Youngest Prime Minister Gabriel Attal Takes the Helm

French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Gabriel Attal, aged just 34, as the nation's youngest prime minister in modern history

World » EU | January 9, 2024, Tuesday // 15:04 | Viewed: 2427

Austrian Chamber Applauds Schengen Impact: Boosting Bulgaria's Business Prospects

The Austrian Chamber of Commerce, serving as the overseas business representative, has greeted the partial Schengen agreement positively, hailing it as a promising development

World » EU | January 9, 2024, Tuesday // 14:24 | Viewed: 5295

EU Unemployment Rate Reaches Historic Low: Bulgaria Reports Notable Decline to 4.3%

In a significant turn, the unemployment rate across the Eurozone hit a remarkable record low of 6.4% in November 2023, marking a decline from the previous 6.5% in October and notably lower than the 6.7% reported a year earlier in November 2022

World » EU | January 9, 2024, Tuesday // 13:05 | Viewed: 2623

Sofia and Burgas Airports Set for Overnight Schengen Corridor Launch

As Bulgaria prepares to enter Schengen by air on March 31, Jesus Caballero, CEO of Sofia Airport's operating company, foresees faster terminal transitions for over two-thirds of passengers

World » EU | January 9, 2024, Tuesday // 11:22 | Viewed: 6319

Vetoing Austria: Bulgarian Business Leader Urges Tougher Stance After Limited Schengen Acceptance

Vasil Velev, Chairman of the Association of Industrial Capital in Bulgaria, expressed discontent over Bulgaria's limited acceptance into the Schengen area, highlighting the missed economic opportunities estimated at over 1 billion annually.

World » EU | January 9, 2024, Tuesday // 09:11 | Viewed: 3692

Austrian Officers to Assist Document Checks at Bucharest Airport Following Schengen Entry

Romania's Schengen accession on March 31 brings about notable changes at Bucharest's Henri Coanda International Airport as Austrian officers will collaborate with Romanian counterparts in passport and document scrutiny

World » EU | January 8, 2024, Monday // 17:33 | Viewed: 5600

Sofia Among Least Welcoming Cities for Immigrants

A recent study conducted by the European Commission has unveiled Sofia, the capital city of Bulgaria, among the cities perceived as least hospitable for immigrants

World » EU | January 5, 2024, Friday // 15:33 | Viewed: 4074

EU Officially Admits Bulgaria and Romania to Schengen by Air and Water from March 31

The Council of the European Union's decision to welcome Bulgaria and Romania into the Schengen zone by air and water starting March 31, 2024, has been formally published in the Official Journal of the EU

World » EU | January 4, 2024, Thursday // 12:02 | Viewed: 12825

Economic Leap: Croatia's Minimum Wage Doubles to 830 Euros

Croatia has ushered in a new fiscal landscape, as nine tax laws come into effect on January 1, boosting the minimum wage to 830 euros, as reported by Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic

World » EU | January 4, 2024, Thursday // 08:45 | Viewed: 2955

Europe Embraces 'Dry January' as Sobriety Movement Gains Momentum

Across Europe, the tradition of "Dry January" has cemented its place as an annual event, spearheaded by the growing popularity of the sobriety movement, especially among the younger demographic

World » EU | January 3, 2024, Wednesday // 15:35 | Viewed: 2946

Romanian Analyst Accuses Austrian Government of Anti-European Actions Amid Schengen Discussions

Razvan Nicolescu, a Romanian analyst, expressed strong criticism against Austria's government, accusing it of adopting anti-European behaviors during discussions about Bulgaria and Romania's Schengen area accession

World » EU | January 3, 2024, Wednesday // 15:04 | Viewed: 3954

Austria Outlines 5 Conditions for Schengen Land Borders with Bulgaria and Romania

The Austrian government has specified five prerequisites for potentially lifting checks at Schengen land borders for Bulgarian and Romanian citizens

World » EU | January 3, 2024, Wednesday // 09:49 | Viewed: 16185

Historic Step: Estonia Officially Recognizes Same-Sex Marriage Rights

Estonia has marked a historic milestone as it legalized same-sex marriage, aligning itself with its Scandinavian counterparts

World » EU | January 2, 2024, Tuesday // 14:30 | Viewed: 2799
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