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EU Membership Viewed Positively by Most Bulgarians

Most Bulgarians express satisfaction and see benefits from Bulgaria's EU membership, as indicated by the latest Eurobarometer survey presented by the European Parliament

World » EU | December 6, 2023, Wednesday // 11:03 | Viewed: 2485

Spain Not Committed to New Meeting for the Admission of Bulgaria and Romania to Schengen

Spain, holding the EU Presidency, remains non-committal about arranging an urgent Council meeting to vote on Bulgaria and Romania's Schengen membership

World » EU | December 5, 2023, Tuesday // 15:13 | Viewed: 8439

PM Ciolacu: Romania's Schengen Future Linked to Dutch Support for Bulgaria

Romanian Prime Minister Ion-Marcel Ciolacu underscored that Romania's stance on its Schengen file hinges on the Netherlands' stance toward Bulgaria's entry into the European Schengen area

World » EU | December 5, 2023, Tuesday // 13:15 | Viewed: 3835

Bulgarian PM: It’s More Difficult to Negotiate with the Dutch on Schengen But Not Impossible

Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov acknowledged the increasing complexities in negotiating Bulgaria's Schengen entry following the recent Dutch elections

World » EU | December 5, 2023, Tuesday // 11:26 | Viewed: 3414

EU Commissioner Presses for Bulgaria and Romania to Join Schengen This Year

European Commissioner for Internal Affairs, Ylva Johansson, reaffirmed her commitment to seeing Bulgaria and Romania integrated into the Schengen Area this year

World » EU | December 5, 2023, Tuesday // 11:20 | Viewed: 4161

Hungary's Orban Urges EU to Halt Ukraine Membership Talks and Funding

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has called on European Union leaders to refrain from making decisions on initiating negotiations for Ukraine's membership and withholding financial aid at next week's summit in Brussels

World » EU | December 5, 2023, Tuesday // 10:02 | Viewed: 2752

EU Ministers to Review Bulgaria's Schengen Entry, No Vote Expected Today

The European Union's interior ministers will refrain from voting on Bulgaria and Romania's Schengen entry during the Home Affairs Council meeting today

World » EU | December 5, 2023, Tuesday // 08:57 | Viewed: 3597

MEPs Rally in Vienna Against Austria's Schengen Block on Bulgaria and Romania

European Parliament members Ilhan Kyuchyuk representing Bulgaria and Vlad Botos representing Romania led a protest at Vienna's Ministry of Interior on Monday

World » EU | December 4, 2023, Monday // 16:00 | Viewed: 7599

Bulgaria's Air Schengen Inclusion Nears Amid Constitutional Changes

People's Representative Ivaylo Mirchev from "We Continuing Change - Democratic Bulgaria" shared insights on Bulgaria's political landscape, hinting at imminent constitutional changes and the country's path towards the Schengen area.

World » EU | December 4, 2023, Monday // 12:10 | Viewed: 3278

Mixed Sentiments: Euro's High Approval Amid Croatian Skepticism"

The euro enjoys robust support across the Eurozone, with approval ratings averaging 79%, although opinions vary significantly across member states

World » EU | December 4, 2023, Monday // 10:08 | Viewed: 2741

EU Financial Commissioner McGuinness Embarks on Crucial Visit to Bulgaria

Mairead McGuinness, the European Commissioner for Financial Stability, Financial Services, and the Capital Markets Union, is set to embark on a consequential two-day working visit to Bulgaria, as confirmed by the press service of the European Commission's

World » EU | December 4, 2023, Monday // 09:47 | Viewed: 2371

EU Commissioner Asserts Rigorous Criteria for Bulgaria’s Eurozone Entry

In a definitive stance, European Commissioner for the Economy, Paolo Gentiloni, underscored the unwavering commitment to stringent criteria for Bulgaria's entrance into the Eurozone, dispelling any prospects of leniency or "flexibility" in the accession p

World » EU | December 3, 2023, Sunday // 11:02 | Viewed: 4075

Schengen Decision for Bulgaria: Awaited Call Delayed Again

Anticipation surrounding Bulgaria's potential Schengen membership faces another delay

World » EU | December 2, 2023, Saturday // 11:26 | Viewed: 13361

Bulgarian and Romanian MEPs Protest Against Schengen Veto in Vienna

Ilhan Kyuchyuk, a Bulgarian MEP representing the Renew Europe Group, alongside Romanian MEP Vlad Botos and Austrian MEP Helmut Brandstätter, are slated to stage a demonstration on December 4 in front of Vienna's Ministry of the Interior

World » EU | December 1, 2023, Friday // 14:16 | Viewed: 4877

EU's Economy Commissioner Gentiloni Embarks on Bulgaria Visit

European Commissioner for Economy, Paolo Gentiloni, embarks on a crucial two-day visit to Bulgaria starting Thursday

World » EU | November 30, 2023, Thursday // 09:17 | Viewed: 2211

Bulgarians Among Hardest Hit: Dramatic Rise in UK Entry Denials After Brexit

In the aftermath of Brexit, Bulgaria, alongside other EU nations, has witnessed a significant surge in entry denials by the UK Border Force

World » EU | November 29, 2023, Wednesday // 16:20 | Viewed: 4254

Euractiv: Schengen Membership Vote Delayed for Bulgaria and Romania

Negotiations for Bulgaria and Romania's entry into the Schengen area won't face a formal vote during the Council of the European Union's meeting on December 5

World » EU | November 29, 2023, Wednesday // 16:00 | Viewed: 4494

Slovenia to Reimburse COVID Fines: Government Lifts Unconstitutional Penalties

In a significant move by Slovenia's government, an amnesty initiative has been unveiled, ensuring refunds for fines imposed on thousands of individuals during the pandemic period

World » EU | November 29, 2023, Wednesday // 15:18 | Viewed: 3859

Survey Reveals: 1 in 3 Bulgarians Embrace European Identity

According to a recent survey, 1 in 3 Bulgarians sees themselves as European, while half view Bulgaria's place on the world map as a member state of the European Union (EU)

World » EU | November 28, 2023, Tuesday // 16:24 | Viewed: 3878

EU-Turkey Talks Signal Potential Eased Visa Rules for Turkish Citizens

The European Union and Turkey engaged in discussions centered on potential travel facilitation for Turkish citizens during a meeting held in Brussels

World » EU | November 24, 2023, Friday // 14:50 | Viewed: 2791

Chaos in Dublin: Knife Assault Triggers Street Violence, Children Hurt

A knife assault in Dublin caused turmoil in the city center, leaving five people injured, including three young children

World » EU | November 24, 2023, Friday // 09:48 | Viewed: 2618
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