World » EU

Europol Warns of New IS Terror Tactics in Europe

The pattern of recent Islamic State (IS) terror attacks in Europe suggests the group has adopted new tactics to attack the West while losing ground in the Middle East, Europol has  said.

World » EU | December 2, 2016, Friday // 11:33 | Viewed: 5598

France's Hollande Not to Seek 2nd Term

French President François Hollande announced on Thursday he would not look for another term of office.

World » EU | December 2, 2016, Friday // 10:05 | Viewed: 3727

EP Approves EU-USA Agreement on Personal Data Protection

The agreement between the EU and the USA for the protection of personal data, exchanged for judicial purposes, was supported by a huge majority of European deputies on Thursday.

World » EU | December 1, 2016, Thursday // 20:20 | Viewed: 5427

Slovakia Blocks Recognition of Islam As Official Religion

Slovakia has adopted a law which practically prevents Islam from receiving the status of official religion in the near future, reported Reuters, cited by BTA.

World » EU | December 1, 2016, Thursday // 18:02 | Viewed: 6526

Six Bulgarians Arrested in Croatia for Migrant Trafficking

The Croatian police have detained six Bulgarian citizens for migrant trafficking, reported the information portal Index, cited by BNT.

World » EU | November 30, 2016, Wednesday // 21:15 | Viewed: 6011

40% of Europeans Reckon Rape is Justifiable

More than one-quarter of the residents of the European Union reckon that rape is justifiable, showed a survey of Eurobarometer.

World » EU | November 30, 2016, Wednesday // 21:10 | Viewed: 3112

Hungary To Hire "Border Hunters" for USD 340 M

The Hungarian government is expecting another migrant wave in the spring.

World » EU | November 30, 2016, Wednesday // 17:06 | Viewed: 4582

Germany's Merkel Opposes Continuing Accession Negotiations With Turkey

German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced her opposition to continuing accession negotiations with Turkey.

World » EU | November 30, 2016, Wednesday // 16:53 | Viewed: 3983

Politico: Georgieva's World Bank Dealings Spark Conflict of Interest Fears

Outgoing EU Commission Vice President Kristalina Georgieva earlier this year negotiated changes in the way the union funds the World Bank, "her former and future employer," Politico argues.

World » EU | November 30, 2016, Wednesday // 12:59 | Viewed: 3093

Merkel: Germany Has To Learn To Live Under Pressure From Russian Cyber Attacks

Germany has to learn how to live under the constant pressure of Russian cyber attacks because these are an everyday event nowadays, stated Chancellor Angela Merkel.

World » EU | November 29, 2016, Tuesday // 21:04 | Viewed: 3880

Visegrad Four Support EU Integration of Western Balkans

The countries members of the Visegrad Four – Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic insist on a quick integration of the states from the Western Balkans in the EU, announced the foreign ministers of the Four after a meeting with Federica Mogher

World » EU | November 29, 2016, Tuesday // 20:35 | Viewed: 5078

Netherlands Parliament Imposes Partial Ban on Wearing Burkas

The members of the lower chamber of the Parliament of the Netherlands have adopted with a huge majority the ban on wearing burkas in certain public places like schools and hospitals, reported AFP.

World » EU | November 29, 2016, Tuesday // 18:23 | Viewed: 4606

Germany's President: European Integration Must Be Halted Temporarily

The integration of European countries within the framework of the European Union must be halted temporarily.

World » EU | November 28, 2016, Monday // 14:15 | Viewed: 3465

EU Budget for 2017 Approved

The governments of the European Union approved at a final reading the budget of the EU for 2017.

World » EU | November 28, 2016, Monday // 13:09 | Viewed: 3006

UN Secretary General António Guterres Arrives in Moscow

The newly- elected UN Secretary General António Guterres is expected to arrive in Moscow on November 24, where he will meet head of state Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, reported TASS News Agency.

World » EU | November 24, 2016, Thursday // 14:30 | Viewed: 4000

Greek Union of Civil Servants Goes on Strike

Social tension in Greece is growing. The Union of Civil Servants (ADEDY), organiser of the 24-hour nationwide strike, insists on a suspension of the practice of part-time employment and the annulment of all laws leading to drastic cuts in wages.

World » EU | November 24, 2016, Thursday // 13:49 | Viewed: 5586

EP To Recommend Freezing of Negotiations with Turkey

The European Parliament is planning on recommending the suspension of negotiations on the accession of Turkey to the European Union due to the violation of democratic standards by the government in Ankara.

World » EU | November 24, 2016, Thursday // 12:20 | Viewed: 4874

European Parliament President Schulz To Step Down

The President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz will leave his post.

World » EU | November 24, 2016, Thursday // 11:15 | Viewed: 5536

European Conference for Innovative Entrepreneurship Hosted by Bratislava

The European awards for encouraging entrepreneurship will be presented in Bratislava on Thursday, reported BNR.

World » EU | November 24, 2016, Thursday // 11:09 | Viewed: 4742

German Lufthansa Cancels 10 More Flights From Sofia To Munich, Frankfurt

German carrier Lufthansa has cancelled its flights from Sofia to Munich and Frankfurt for another consecutive day, announced the press center of Sofia Airport.

World » EU | November 23, 2016, Wednesday // 15:41 | Viewed: 5877

EC Introduces Directive for Protection of Bankrupt Firms' Staff

Every year 200,000 enterprises in the EU go bankrupt which results in the loss of 1.

World » EU | November 23, 2016, Wednesday // 15:05 | Viewed: 6425
Bulgaria news Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency - www.sofianewsagency.com) is unique with being a real time news provider in English that informs its readers about the latest Bulgarian news. The editorial staff also publishes a daily online newspaper "Sofia Morning News." Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency - www.sofianewsagency.com) and Sofia Morning News publish the latest economic, political and cultural news that take place in Bulgaria. Foreign media analysis on Bulgaria and World News in Brief are also part of the web site and the online newspaper. News Bulgaria