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On Sunday the Istanbul Convention becomes binding in the EU

The Istanbul Convention enters into force in the European Union on October 1, Sunday, and becomes binding for all European institutions and member states

World » EU | September 29, 2023, Friday // 15:53 | Viewed: 4373

Sweden seeks Military Help against Gang Violence

Sweden's prime minister has called in the chief of the armed forces to help curb a rise in gangland killings

World » EU | September 29, 2023, Friday // 10:17 | Viewed: 3518

The EU guarantees the Stay of Ukrainian Refugees until March 2025

European Union interior ministers have given the green light to extend temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees in the EU for another year

World » EU | September 29, 2023, Friday // 10:01 | Viewed: 2947

The European Commission announced Five Criminal Proceedings against Bulgaria

The European Commission presented today data on the development of criminal procedures against the member states of the community. For Bulgaria, the commission reports that five procedures are underway

World » EU | September 28, 2023, Thursday // 16:45 | Viewed: 3967

The Recession in Germany will be Deeper than Expected

Germany's recession this year will be worse than previously feared, leading economic institutes have warned, as high inflation and industrial slowdown hit Europe's leading economy hard

World » EU | September 28, 2023, Thursday // 14:45 | Viewed: 2806

Roberta Metsola on Bulgaria’s Schengen membership: Expect a Positive Decision

A positive decision on the enlargement of Schengen with Bulgaria and Romania should be expected by the end of the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU, which ends by the end of the year.

World » EU | September 27, 2023, Wednesday // 09:22 | Viewed: 4202

France to phase out coal by 2027

France will completely give up coal by 2027, French President Emmanuel Macron said in an interview

World » EU | September 25, 2023, Monday // 10:09 | Viewed: 3376

Bulgaria and Romania expect to be in Schengen by the end of the year

This was stated by MEPs Ilhan Kyuchuk and Vlad Botos at a joint press conference at the Danube Bridge border crossing at Ruse

World » EU | September 23, 2023, Saturday // 18:49 | Viewed: 20747

Iliana Ivanova was officially appointed as European Commissioner

Iliana Ivanova has been officially appointed as European Commissioner, the Council of the EU confirmed today

World » EU | September 19, 2023, Tuesday // 12:28 | Viewed: 2419

Thousands of Supporters of a pro-Russian Movement Protested in the Czech Republic

Thousands of supporters of a pro-Russian opposition group gathered yesterday in Prague to protest against the pro-Western Czech government's policy

World » EU | September 17, 2023, Sunday // 08:57 | Viewed: 5942

Imports of Ukrainian Grain: Poland, Hungary and Slovakia Unilaterally Extended the Ban

Poland, Hungary and Slovakia unilaterally extend the ban on imports of Ukrainian grain

World » EU | September 16, 2023, Saturday // 10:17 | Viewed: 3967

The EU Monitoring for Bulgaria and Romania has been Ended

Today, the European Commission (EC) confirmed what was stated in the latest assessment on the rule of law and officially ended the monitoring over Bulgaria and Romania

World » EU | September 15, 2023, Friday // 17:02 | Viewed: 4910

The Netherlands and Austria reiterated that they will Not Allow an Expansion of Schengen

Senior officials from the Netherlands and Austria said yesterday that their countries, which are suspending Bulgaria and Romania's Schengen membership, are not yet ready to give their approval

World » EU | September 15, 2023, Friday // 09:10 | Viewed: 5286

The ECB raised Interest Rates to a New Record

The European Central Bank raised its key interest rate to a record high of 4% on Thursday, but with the Eurozone economy stagnating, signaled that this was likely to be its last move in its more than year-long fight against inflation

World » EU | September 14, 2023, Thursday // 17:49 | Viewed: 3129

Austria rejected Von der Leyen's appeal for Bulgaria’s Admission in Schengen

Austria has rejected the call of the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, to lift her veto on the accession of Bulgaria and Romania to Schengen, claiming that there is no point in expanding the visa-free zone at the moment

World » EU | September 14, 2023, Thursday // 13:11 | Viewed: 5092

Ursula von der Leyen: Bulgaria and Romania deserve to be part of Schengen

The President of the European Commission delivered her State of the Union address to the European Parliament, reviewing the achievements of the past year, the common challenges and presenting the priorities for the coming year

World » EU | September 13, 2023, Wednesday // 11:40 | Viewed: 3608

EP President: Blocking Bulgaria and Romania for Schengen will increase Extremism in the EU

Blocking Bulgaria and Romania for Schengen will lead to the growth of extremism in the European Union. The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, warned about this in Strasbourg

World » EU | September 12, 2023, Tuesday // 15:12 | Viewed: 4908

The European Parliament approved the Candidacy of Bulgarian Iliana Ivanova for European Commissioner

With 552 votes "for", 27 "against" and 51 "abstentions", the MEPs approved the candidacy of Iliana Ivanova for European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth

World » EU | September 12, 2023, Tuesday // 14:11 | Viewed: 3136

Cars with Russian Registration can no longer Enter the EU

The European Commission has confirmed that the sanctions introduced against Russia over the war in Ukraine include the ban on Russian-registered cars crossing EU borders

World » EU | September 11, 2023, Monday // 19:29 | Viewed: 3957

The Bulgarian Candidate for EU Commissioner said She will only give Promises she could Fulfill

She was heard in the commissions of the European Parliament in Industry and Culture for the post of Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth

World » EU | September 5, 2023, Tuesday // 17:30 | Viewed: 2475

New Qatargate revelations: 280,000 Euros in Cash at the home of MEP’s son

The police found 280,000 euros in cash at the home of the son of MEP Maria Arena, reported the Belgian newspaper "Le Soir"

World » EU | September 1, 2023, Friday // 13:07 | Viewed: 3324
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