EU Anti-Fraud Head Stripped of Immunity
Giovanni Kessler, the head of EU anti-fraud authority OLAF, has had his immunity from prosecution lifted, EU authorities have confirmed.
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EU Braces for Potential Shift in US Policies Under Trump’s Presidency
The European Union is increasingly concerned that the president-elect, Donald Trump, might reverse key policies and sanctions implemented by President Joe Biden
Germany Raises Minimum Wage to €12.82 and Mini-Job Salary Threshold as of January 1, 2025
From January 1, 2025, Germany has introduced two important updates that will benefit students and job seekers
Deteriorating Economic Outlook: EU and Bulgaria Face Decline in Business and Consumer Sentiment
The latest European Commission survey reveals a decline in both economic and consumer sentiment across the European Union, with Bulgaria showing a similar trend by the end of 2024
Eurozone Inflation Increases to 2.4% in December, Matching Market Expectations
The Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) in the Eurozone rose by 2.4% year-over-year (YoY) in December, up from a 2.2% increase in November
Moldova and Transnistria Face Energy Crisis as Russian Gas Deliveries End
Since the beginning of 2025, Moldova, including the breakaway pro-Russian region of Transnistria, has been grappling with a severe energy crisis following the cessation of gas deliveries by Russian gas giant Gazprom
With Ukraine Gas Transit Cut, TurkStream Remains Europe's Last Russian Corridor
The termination of Russian natural gas transit through Ukraine marks a significant shift in Europe's energy landscape
Poland Takes EU Presidency with a Focus on Security and Defense
As of January 1, Poland has assumed the rotating presidency of the European Union for the next six months
Belgium Becomes First EU Country to Ban Disposable E-Cigarettes from January 1
Belgium will become the first European Union country to ban the sale of disposable e-cigarettes
Hungary to Reinstate Border Controls with Romania Starting January 1
Hungary is set to implement border controls with Romania starting January 1, coinciding with Romania’s accession to the Schengen area by land
Smoking in Milan's Public Spaces Banned from January 1
Starting January 1, 2025, smoking will be prohibited on the streets of Milan, following a decision by the city council of Italy's second-largest city
Bulgaria Joins Schengen for Land Travel: Border Controls Adjusted with Greece and Romania
At the stroke of midnight on January 1, 2025, Bulgaria officially joined the Schengen Area for land travel
No Bulgarians Among Victims of Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack
According to the Bulgarian Embassy in Berlin, no Bulgarian citizens were harmed in the recent attack at the Christmas market in Magdeburg
Christmas Market Tragedy: Two Dead, Dozens Injured in Germany
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is set to visit Magdeburg following a tragic incident at the city's Christmas market, where a car plowed into visitors, leaving two people dead and over 50 injured
Tragedy in Germany: Car Plows Into Crowd at Christmas Market (UPDATED)
A car rammed into a crowded outdoor Christmas market in Magdeburg, eastern Germany
EU Membership Talks with Ukraine Could Begin in 2025, Von der Leyen States
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen praised the agreement reached by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban to admit Bulgaria and Romania to the Schengen Area by land, calling it a significant step
Two Bulgarian Managers Face Charges Over Misuse of EU Funds
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Sofia has charged two executives of a Bulgarian company with fraud involving a waste processing project in Asenovgrad
EU Calls for Progress in Bulgaria-North Macedonia Dispute at Brussels Summit
The President of the European Council, António Costa, expressed his personal commitment to addressing bilateral issues between countries as part of the EU enlargement process
European Commission Approves €4.1 Billion Allocation to Ukraine
The European Commission has approved an allocation of nearly 4.1 billion euros to Ukraine as part of the first pillar of the country facility
Bulgaria Remains Last in the EU for Material Well-Being and GDP per Capita in 2023
Bulgaria continues to rank at the bottom of the European Union in terms of material well-being and GDP per capita for 2023
Two-Thirds of Bulgarians See Free Movement as Key Benefit of EU Membership
According to the latest national report for Bulgaria from the autumn 2024 edition of the Standard Eurobarometer, nearly two-thirds of Bulgarians view the free movement of people as the primary benefit of EU membership
German Chancellor Scholz Loses Confidence Vote, Sets Date for Snap Election
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz faced a confidence vote in the Bundestag on December 16, 2024, which ultimately resulted in a loss of support for his leadership
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