Bulgaria’s parliament approves amendments to the Foreigners Act
Sofia: Bulgaria’s Parliament voted on June 18 to approve the second and final reading of amendments to the Foreigners Act....
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Portugal’s new minority centre-right government takes power
Lisbon: A minority centre-right government formally took power in Portugal on Wednesday after parliament threw out a motion by the...
Portugal’s National Day: Ambassador Frederico Silva reflects on country’s remarkable journey
Celina Ali Islamabad: The Embassy of Portugal hosted a vibrant celebration of Portugal’s National Day at the Serena Hotel in...
Bulgaria poised to join the Euro
Sofia: Bulgaria is due to become the 21 st country to join the European single currency in January 2026. This...
EU rejects reports of accepting broad 10% U.S. tariff
Brussels: The European Commission has said that reports about accepting a broad 10% U.S. tariff on EU goods do not...
Portugal to Implement Tighter Rules for Citizenship & Family Reunification
Lisbon: The Portuguese government plans to impose tighter rules on applicants for Portuguese citizenship and those applying for family reunification....
Bulgarian, French defence ministers sign framework agreement on joint acquisition of 3D radars
Sofia: Bulgarian Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov and the Minister of the Armed Forces of France Sébastien Lecornu signed on June...
Pakistan extends felicitations to Bulgaria on 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties
Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan on Sunday extended the warmest felicitations to the leadership and people of Bulgaria, on the landmark...
Helping immigrants in Portugal
Lisbon: Many of you will know Tig James from her relentless work throughout the last nine years for UK nationals...
Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry sets up coordination centre on Middle East situation
Sofia: By order of Bulgarian Prime Minister Rossen Zhelyazkov, and under the personal leadership of Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev, a...
EU extends Ukrainians’ right to stay until March 2027
Brussels: EU countries has approved a one-year extension of the temporary protection offered to Ukrainian refugees fleeing Russia´s war, allowing...
Coordinated protests against tourism levels planned in Spain, Portugal and Italy
Barcelona: Activists against overtourism are planning protests across Spain, Portugal and Italy on Sunday, with one group urging people to...
Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry says it is following with deep concern recent developments in Middle East
Sofia: Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry said Friday that it is following with deep concern the recent developments in the Middle East,...
ISSI hosts Roundtable Discussion with EU Special Envoy for Non-Proliferation and Disarmament
Celina Ali Islamabad: The Arms Control and Disarmament Centre (ACDC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted a...
In a first, France opens terror probe for racist killing of Tunisian barber
Paris: On May 31, a Saturday, Hichem Miraoui was at his home in southeastern France on a video call with...
Why foreign SMEs are choosing Portugal
Lisbon: After the crisis of the 2000s, Portugal recovered and established itself as a stable economy attractive to investment. With...
Banished: Exhibition revisits communist Bulgaria’s expulsions of ethnic Turks
Sofia: An exhibition of the work of two Turkish photographers documents a dark chapter of Bulgaria’s history – the forced...
Pakistan’s delegation calls on EU Commission officials, underscores Indian unilateral provocative actions
Celina Ali Brussels: Pakistan’s Parliamentary Delegation led by Senator Sherry Rehman and Engineer Khurram Dastagir, joined by Ambassador Tehmina Janjua,...
Portugal announces new marine protected area around Gorringe Ridge
Lisbon: Portugal said on Wednesday it was creating a new protected marine area around the Gorringe Ridge in the Atlantic...
Bulgaria’s corn production shows signs of recovery
Sofia: If current favorable weather holds, Bulgaria’s corn crop for marketing year 2025-26 is expected to recover significantly from last...
Pakistan, EU reiterate resolve to deepen trade, investment ties
Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and European Union have reaffirmed the commitment to deepen trade and investment linkages through closer liaison...
EU proposes lowering Russia oil price cap in new sanctions
Brussels: The European Union on Tuesday proposed slashing a price cap on Russia's global oil exports, as part of a...
Kazakhstan, Bulgaria Outline Economic Cooperation at Business Forum
Astana: Kazakhstan and Bulgaria identified new opportunities for cooperation in transport, energy, agribusiness, digital technologies, and pharmaceuticals during the Kazakhstan-Bulgaria...
Bulgaria considers grading student behavior – and fines for parents
Bulgarian students are so badly behaved, some here say, that in addition to grades for academics, they should also have...
The EU sets out its International Digital Strategy
The European Commission and the High Representative set out a joint vision for the EU's external action for digital.As the...
EU Citizen Granted Kazakhstan’s Neo Nomad Visa
Jorge Rosa Filho, a European citizen, has received Kazakhstan’s Neo Nomad Visa, which allows remote workers to live and work...
17 facts you may not know about Portugal
Portugal is home to Europe's westernmost point, Cabo da Roca, located near Lisbon. It's not just a picturesque spot but...
Poland and Portugal celebrate start of pride month with parades
For both countries, it was an opportunity to celebrate LGBTQ+ identity as well as demand political changes.Both Poland and Portugal...
China, EU discuss EV anti-subsidy case, brandy anti-dumping probe, export controls
Wang Wentao, China’s commerce minister, and European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic held talks in Paris on...
EU approves Bulgaria to adopt euro in 2026
The European Commission has concluded that Bulgaria is ready to adopt the euro as of 1 January 2026, positioning it...
