ARCHIVE - 20 June 2018

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Politics

Joint Statement by Commissioners Avramopoulos and King, the Ministers of Interior of the Western Balkans

Joint Press statement by Commissioner for Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship Dimitris Avramopoulos, Commissioner for the Security Union Julian King, the Ministers of Interior of the Western Balkans and of the current and future presidencies of the Co

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 20, 2018, Wednesday // 10:30

V. Dombrovskis: Low Incomes are not an Obstacle to Bulgaria's Joining the Eurozone's "Waiting Room"

Low incomes do not prevent Bulgaria from joining the Eurozone's "waiting room" and later the eurozone itself.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 20, 2018, Wednesday // 10:15

The Green Parking Zone in Sofia will be Expanded from November 1

The Green Parking Zone in four Sofia areas will be expanded from November 1.

Politics » Domestic | June 20, 2018, Wednesday // 13:17

Society

Canada Lagalizes Recreational Marijuana

TIME - Canada passed a landmark bill Tuesday legalizing recreational marijuana, becoming the second country to make pot legal nationwide.

Society | June 20, 2018, Wednesday // 13:02

Bulgarian Meteorologists Protest on Thursday

Bulgarian Meteorologists are protesting on Thursday - June 21st, the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology reports.

Society | June 20, 2018, Wednesday // 12:54

Five Injured Following Explosion at London Tube Station

Police were evacuated from a Tube station during rush hour this evening after an explosion left five people injured.

Society » Incidents | June 20, 2018, Wednesday // 10:27

Crime

French Customs Officers Detained Cannabis for EUR 4 Million from a Bulgarian Truck

French customs officers have discovered nearly 400 kilograms of cannabis in a truck with a Bulgarian registration, reports the French edition of "L'Est Républicain"

Crime | June 20, 2018, Wednesday // 10:23

World

Terrorist Threat in the EU Remains High

In 2017, 68 innocent victims lost their lives as a result of terrorist attacks in the European Union (EU) – reason enough for Europol not to reduce its efforts in combatting terrorism in all its forms.

World | June 20, 2018, Wednesday // 19:04

Google will Predict the Date of our Death through a Neural Network

AI knows when you’re going to die.

World | June 20, 2018, Wednesday // 10:49

Digital Single Gateway: Easier Access to Online Information and Procedures

Coreper today endorsed an agreement between the Bulgarian presidency and European Parliament representatives to set up a single digital gateway which will provide access to online information and procedures, assistance and problem-solving services to citi

World » EU | June 20, 2018, Wednesday // 13:49

New Measures to Fight against illegal Competition Practices in the Internal Market

The EU's committee of permanent representatives (Coreper) today endorsed an agreement between the Council, represented by the Bulgarian presidency, and the European Parliament on new measures to bring the enforcement of competition rules in line with the

World » EU | June 20, 2018, Wednesday // 13:48

Pensions: Council Agrees its Stance on pan-European Pension Product

The Council has agreed its negotiating stance on a proposal that would make it easier for people to put money aside for their old age.

World » EU | June 20, 2018, Wednesday // 13:47

Visa Policy: Council Agrees Negotiating Mandate on the Amendment of the Visa Code

On 19 June 2018, EU ambassadors endorsed, on behalf of the Council, a mandate for negotiations on a proposal amending the visa code.

World » EU | June 20, 2018, Wednesday // 13:46

Schengen Internal Border Controls: Council Agrees Negotiating Mandate on the Amendment of the Schengen Borders Code

On 19 June 2018, EU ambassadors endorsed, on behalf of the Council, a mandate for negotiations on a proposal amending the Schengen border code as regards temporary reintroduction of controls at internal borders.

World » EU | June 20, 2018, Wednesday // 13:45

Merkel and Macron Agreed on a Separate Eurozone Budget

France and Germany have agreed to set up a common budget for the eurozone, Chancellor Angela Merkel said Tuesday, announcing a key reform proposal to bolster the bloc.

World » EU | June 20, 2018, Wednesday // 10:52
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