Many Bulgarian Companies Freeze Hiring and Investment Amid US Customs Uncertainty
The newly introduced US customs policy is creating both confusion and opportunity for businesses
In a move that has sparked controversy and drawn widespread attention, the United States has exercised its veto power to block a UN Security Council resolution that sought to hold Israeli security forces accountable for the recent tragedy involving a humanitarian convoy in Gaza. The incident, marked by shooting and stampede, resulted in the deaths of over 100 individuals. The resolution, proposed by Algeria, garnered support from all other 14 members of the Security Council, as reported by "Times of Israel."
Speaking on behalf of the United States, Deputy Ambassador to the UN Robert Wood cited a lack of comprehensive information as the primary reason for the veto. "We don't have all the facts, that's the problem," Wood emphasized during the deliberations.
Meanwhile, amidst escalating tensions and international scrutiny, UN Secretary-General underscored the need for an impartial investigation into the events surrounding the Gaza convoy tragedy. Ahead of a regional meeting in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, the Secretary-General expressed profound shock at the unfolding developments and reiterated calls for an immediate ceasefire. Furthermore, he lamented the growing polarization within the global community, lamenting how geopolitical divisions were rendering the Security Council ineffective due to the frequent use of the veto power.
The incident has reignited debates surrounding accountability, transparency, and the role of the United Nations in mediating conflicts and addressing humanitarian crises. While some nations have voiced support for the resolution, others, including the United States, have emphasized the importance of obtaining all relevant facts before passing judgment.
A group of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) has raised urgent concerns with the European Commission regarding the ongoing detention of Saudi political activist Abdulrahman al-Khalidi in Bulgaria
Montenegro’s Minister for European Affairs, Majda Gorgević, reaffirmed in an interview with BGNES that Chinese investments do not threaten the country’s EU aspirations
Bulgarian investigative journalist Christo Grozev has been invited to speak before the European Parliament in Brussels on April 22
During the "EU Meets the Balkans" forum in Sofia, North Macedonia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Zoran Dimitrovski addressed ongoing concerns surrounding his country's EU accession process
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen declared that the era of a unified West is over, stating that only Europe remains as a bastion of the values traditionally associated with the Western alliance
EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos emphasized that the expansion of the European Union remains one of the top priorities of the current European Commission
Google Street View Cars Return to Bulgaria for Major Mapping Update
Housing Prices Soar in Bulgaria’s Major Cities as Demand and Supply Strain Increase