First snow in Bulgaria brings a taste of winter
Sofia: The first snow of the season has arrived in Bulgaria, just as meteorologists predicted. The snowfall began early this...
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Exports to EU states rise 8pc in first quarter
Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan’s exports to European countries resurged in the first quarter of the current fiscal year primarily due...
Portugal: Ovar will add 30 apartments to its over 300 social housing units to help families in need.
Lisbon: By the end of the year, Ovar City Council plans to invest 3.7 million euros to build 30 subsidised...
France raises bird flu risk to high as EU cases spread
Paris: France has stepped up its bird flu risk assessment to 'high' from 'moderate', it said on Friday in a...
Austria may lift veto preventing Romania and Bulgaria joining Schengen
Brussels: Austria's Interior Minister has hinted that Austria could lift its veto on full Schengen area membership for Romania and...
EU moves to reassure Ukraine of ‘unwavering support’ after Trump win
Kyiv: EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell sought to reassure Ukraine of Europe's unwavering support on Nov 9, days after...
Second to none: why Porto is my number one for a city break in Portugal
Zoe Williams Lisbon: If you walk along the south banks of the Douro River in Vila Nova de Gaia, opposite...
Partnership connects Portugal with the Netherlands and Germany
Lisbon: Madoqua, together with the Admnistração do Porto de Sines, Port of Rotterdam, and duisport – Duisburger Hafen AG, signed...
John Malkovich premiere sparks protests in Bulgaria
Sofia: The premiere of a 19th century play directed by John Malkovich was performed in an almost empty Sofia National...
Erdoğan urges EU to fully include Türkiye in defense efforts
Brussels: President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has called for Türkiye's "essential" inclusion in European Union defense initiatives, citing the need for...
Bulgaria unaware of possible Russian deal for the largest refinery in Balkans
Sofia: The Bulgarian government has no information on the deal reportedly being prepared by Russian oil company Lukoil for the...
EU climate chief holds firm on CO2 deadlines for cars
Brussels: The European Union's climate commissioner on Thursday reaffirmed EU plans to end sales of CO2-emitting cars in 2035 and...
Bulgaria approves humanitarian aid for Ukraine, Syria, Lebanon, and more
Sofia: Bulgaria has approved humanitarian aid amounting to 929,019 leva to support Ukraine, Syria, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Armenia. This...
Romania’s telco Digi launches operations in Portugal
Lisbon: Romanian telecom company Digi Communications (BVB: Digi) announced it is launching its services in Portugal as of November 4,...
Revised EU law heralds new chapter for official statistics
Brussels: The landscape of European statistics is entering a new chapter with the Council of the European Union’s adoption of...
Portugal: More areas put on heavy rain alert
Lisbon: The yellow warning for precipitation came into force at 2pm in the districts of Leiria, Castelo Branco, Lisbon, Santarém,...
France looks to boost export financing to help mid-sized defense firms
Paris: French public investment bank Bpifrance is seeking to increase the amount of export financing it can provide to small...
Lack of language support prevents Ukrainian doctors from practising in Portugal
Lisbon: Ukrainian doctors in Portugal are facing language barriers that hinder their integration into the healthcare system. Despite initial pledges...
Aid workers condemn violence against migrants in Bulgaria
Sofia: Sleeping in parks, mistreatment in prisons, beatings and shots at the border: aid workers sharply criticize the situation for...
Pro-EU leader wins Moldova election despite alleged Russian meddling
Brussels: Moldova's pro-EU President Maia Sandu has claimed a second term after a tense election run-off seen as a choice...
Bulgaria anticipates a surge in winter tourism with over two million visitors expected and total visits soaring beyond 3.2 million
Sofia: Bulgaria anticipates over two million foreign visitors this winter, with tourism set to surpass 3.2 million total visits, signaling...
Decision time for the EU’s strategy on migration
Brussels: The EU’s aggressive plans to stem the tide of irregular migration from North Africa have hit unexpected turbulence. Despite...
Prince Harry diverting to Portugal as American life not as golden
London: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly splashed out millions on a stunning new property in Portugal, revealing that...
Sofia Airport in Bulgaria plans to build a third terminal
Sofia: Sofia Airport, Bulgaria, aims to significantly expand and become one of the major transit hubs in Eastern Europe. The...
Lavrov to visit EU for first time since Russia’s all-out war against Ukraine, reports claim
Brussels: Russian state-controlled outlet Vedomosti reports that FM Sergei Lavrov will visit Malta in December 2024 to participate in a...
Belarus’ National Agency of Investment and Privatisation, Chinese Henan Association sign co-operation agreement
The document was signed by NAIP Director Dmitry Krasovsky and Head of the Henan China Trade and Industry Association Wang...
Celebrating a Decade of European Cinema at the 10th EUNIC x EU Film Festival in Seoul
The EUNIC x EU Film Festival proudly marks its 10th anniversary this year, offering a unique cultural experience to audiences...
Bulgaria celebrates National Awakeners’ Day
Bulgaria celebrates its National Awakeners' Day on November 1. Every year on this day, the nation honours its teachers, writers,...
Ancient Thrace and the Classical World: Treasures from Bulgaria, Romania, and Greece
History has not always been kind to the Thracians, who occupied parts of modern-day Greece, Bulgaria and Romania. Greek and...
Greece intends to open two new consulates in India, Mitsotakis tells Modi
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has informed his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, of the government’s intention to open two new consulates...
