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.
- iNews
- Novinite
- Econ
- DoctorOnline
- Jenite
- Div
- Sporta
- FitWell
- Sportuvai
- Peika
- Programata
- Get
- News in English
World » EU
The EU Is Launching a Lawsuit against the UK for Refusing to Nominate a Commissioner-Designate
The EU is launching a lawsuit against London for failing to nominate a commissioner, despite Brexit's delay holding Britain in the Union, BTA reported.
Donald Tusk: UK Will Become a "Second-Rate Player" after Brexit
Britain will lose its influence in the world and become a "second-rate player" after leaving the EU, said Donald Tusk, quoted by Reuters.
The EU Is Stepping up its Defense and Security Efforts
The EU Council approved an additional list of 13 joint European defense projects covering the areas of biological and chemical protection, space and cybersecurity.
Erdogan: Turkey Could Suspend EU Membership Talks
Turkey could suspend its EU accession process if the EU pressure and threaten it with sanctions over the situation in Cyprus, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said, quoted by RIA Novosti.
Belarus Must Abolish the Death Penalty in order to Become a Member of the European Council
The use of the death penalty in Belarus does not allow the country to be a member of the European Council.
The European Council to Impose Sanctions over Turkish Drilling Operations near Cyprus
EU foreign ministers agreed on economic sanctions over Turkish drilling operations near Cyprus, Reuters reported.
More than 300 Refugees and Migrants Have Been Transferred from the Island of Lesbos to Athens
A passenger ferry from Lesbos Island to the Piraeus port of Athens arrived in the early morning with 367 refugees and migrants, who will then be deployed by bus to reception centres across Greece, MIA reported.
Denmark Will Temporarily Resume Border Checks at the Border with Sweden
Denmark has temporarily resumed border checks at its border with Sweden for six months after a series of serious crimes in Copenhagen and its surroundings, which according to Danish authorities were carried out by criminals from Sweden, the AP reported.
Zoran Zaev: Northern Macedonia Has no Alternative but EU Membership
Macedonia and the entire region have no alternative but EU membership, Prime Minister Zoran Zaev said today at a press conference in Ohrid after the end of the second meeting of the regional co-operation initiative.
Soon Every Third Germany Resident Will Be a Foreigner
As many Bulgarians and Romanians immigrate to Germany, they will not be able to satisfy the huge need for labor in the country.
EC: London Must Name its EU Commissioner
President-elect Ursula von der Leyen expects UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to submit his candidacy for EU commissioner.
Austria Banned Smoking in Restaurants
Smokers in Austria will no longer be able to smoke a cigarette while drinking coffee at local restaurants, bars or cafes.
Johnson: There Will Be no Brexit without a Deal
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson plans to exclude Brexit without a deal possibility in a manifesto prepared by his Conservative Party, British newspapers, including the Times, reported.
The Minimum Wage in Croatia to Become EUR 435
Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković announced at a government session that as of January 1, 2020, the country's minimum wage was 3250 kuna (435 euros).
Study: Boris Johnson to Win Early Elections
Early parliamentary elections in the UK will be won by the ruling Conservative Party of Prime Minister Boris Johnson, according to a study on the circulation tabloid Daily Mail, quoted by Reuters.
Michel Barnier: Brexit without a Deal Is still Possible
"Britain's exit from EU structures without a deal has not yet been removed as an opportunity and is a real danger.
Von der Leyen Approved the New Candidates for EU Commissioners of France and Hungary
The next President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has approved the candidates for the European Commissioners of France and Hungary Thierry Breton and Oliver Varhelyi.
Johnson Won Approval in the British Parliament for Early Elections
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has won preliminary approval from Britain's parliament to hold the first of nearly a century's December elections in order to break the country's Brexit deadlock, Reuters reported.
Vucic: We Want EU Membership, but also Good Relations with the Others
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said that Serbia wants EU membership but that it will build good relations with others on its European path.
The European Council Approved a New Delay for Brexit
The European Council announced its approval of a new postponement for the UK's withdrawal from the European Union by 31 January next year.
Corbyn Backed Johnson's Idea for Early Elections
The main opposition political force in the UK - the Labor Party - said on Tuesday it would support Prime Minister Boris Johnson's call for an election in December, though the date remains to be determined, according to BGNES.
Highlights
Business
Ups & Downs
Bulgaria and Jordan Will Deepen their Cooperation in Tourism
Bulgaria Is the 77th Corrupt Country in the World
