Bulgarian nationalists march against euro currency adoption
Fears that the it will harm the economy, coupled with a mistrust of institutions has led many to oppose the...
EU
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The European Union was born from the trauma of war — to become its antidote. It expanded under the promise...
Portugal is “one of safest countries in world,” says police director
Portugal is “one of safest countries in world,” says police director “This is a reality that must be stated, celebrated...
EU delegation meets Secretary MoHR, discuss HR cooperation
A delegation from the European Union (EU), led by Mr. Jeroen Willems, EU Head of Cooperation in Pakistan, along with...
Portugal Reaffirms TAP Air Portugal Privatization Plans, But Without Set Timeline
Minister Leitão Amaro emphasized that for the Portuguese executive, the sale of TAP is “more a strategic than a financial...
Bulgaria is getting closer to the 2026 euro adoption
Bulgaria is pushing forward to adopt the euro as its currency as early as 2026, with the European Commission ready...
Kazakhstan, Italy, and the Battle for Europe’s Energy Future
entral Asia is no longer on the periphery of global events, but a place where major countries come together with...
Far-right Chega party becomes main opposition in Portugal’s parliament
Lisbon: The far-right Chega party has overturned decades of bipartisan politics in Portugal by squeaking into second place in the...
Bulgarian F-16 Block 70 soars in historic first flight triumph
Sofia: On a crisp late spring afternoon at Graf Ignatievo Air Base in central Bulgaria, a sleek F-16 Block 70...
EU chief calls for ‘independent Europe’ amid global turmoil
Aachen: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen called for a “truly independent Europe” at a time of seismic change on...
EU lifts sanctions against Syria as HTS moves to normalize ties with Israel
Brussels: The European Union has lifted economic sanctions imposed against Syria, as the new administration in the Arab country expressed...
German Embassy screens German Classic movie
Celina Ali Islamabad: The German Embassy in Islamabad, in collaboration with the Goethe-Institut and Blackbox Sounds, on Wednesday hosted a...
Honouring cultural harmony: A melodic celebration of Portugal-Pakistan friendship
Celina Ali Islamabad: In a celebration of cultural harmony and enduring bilateral ties, Serena Hotels, in partnership with the Embassy...
Bulgaria opens EU’s largest battery energy storage
facility Sofia: Bulgaria inaugurated what it says is the largest operational battery energy storage facility in the European Union on May...
Portugal plans to modernize its armed forces by 2034
Lisbon: Portugal has launched an ambitious military modernization program set to run through 2034, under the Military Programming Law 2023–2034....
Ukraine’s air defense crippled by France’s 18-month drought
Paris: In a revelation that underscores the challenges facing Ukraine’s air defense capabilities, French media outlet Le Monde reported on...
European rights court fines Bulgaria for ill-treating anti-govt protester
Sofia: Bulgaria was fined for the police's degrading treatment of Dimitar Pedev, who took part in a demonstration in July...
EU approves €150bn loan scheme to rearm
Brussels: EU countries on Tuesday formally approved a new €150 billion loan programme to help rearm in the face of...
PM secures new agreement with EU to benefit British people
London: The Prime Minister Monday confirmed a new agreement with the European Union which will deliver on his core mission...
A Sunday from Portugal to Pakistan
Celina Ali Islamabad: Olomopolo Media, in collaboration with Aga Khan Cultural Service – Pakistan (AKCS-P) and the Embassy of Portugal...
What does France’s Macron hope to gain in Hanoi?
Paris: Hanoi has shown diplomatic skill in juggling its partnerships with the US, the EU, China and Russia. The French...
Will you be spending your summer break in Bulgaria?
Sofia: The weather over the next 24 hours will remain mostly cloudy with rain showers expected in many parts of...
EU officials accuse bloc of taking ‘little to no meaningful action’ on Gaza
Brussels: A group of EU officials has written to the leaders of the European institutions criticising the bloc for “little...
Portugal’s talents are many – its time in the spotlight overdue
Lisbon: Bom dia from Zürich, where the sun is shining, the white port is flowing and our HQ on Dufourstrasse...
Second suspected sabotage in France as power cut hits Nice
Paris: A second power outage in two days has hit the French Riviera region after a fire at a substation...
Bulgaria: Rose picking has started in the region of Kazanlak
Sofia: Rose picking has started in the rose gardens near Kazanlak, the municipality announced. Dozens of guests gathered in the...
Revival of Portugal’s Central Region
Lisbon: I had tired of the Algarve’s expatriate lifestyle, ever-rising costs and a regional development policy that seems to prioritise...
Cannes film festival impacted as major power cut hits southern France
Catherine Nicholls Paris: A major power cut across southern France left around 160,000 homes without electricity on Saturday and impacted...
Will you be spending your summer break in Bulgaria?
Bulgaria: In Zagreb this week, Bulgaria’s Minister of Tourism Miroslav Borsos held a working meeting with Croatia’s Minister of Tourism...
Trump threatens 50% tariffs on EU and 25% penalties on smart phones as his trade war intensifies
Washington: President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 50% tax on all imports from the European Union as well a...
