PM seeks election win as Portugal campaigning ends
Lisbon: Waving colourful flags, hundreds of campaigners took to Lisbon's streets on Friday ahead of Portugal's weekend general election that...
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Petition launched to make public transport strike in Bulgaria’s capital indefinite
Sofia: The public transport strike in Bulgaria’s capital city Sofia entered its third day on May 16, with drivers at...
Ukraine may lose 3.5 billion euros a year if EU trade privileges end, lawmaker says
Kyiv: The end of preferential trade with the European Union in June could deprive Ukraine of 3.5 billion euros ($3.92...
Portugal far-right leader suffers second collapse days before election
Lisbon: The leader of Portugal's far-right party Chega collapsed on May 15 during an open-air campaign rally ahead of the...
TikTok charged with breaching EU online content rules
Brussels: Social media app TikTok was charged by European Union tech regulators on May 15 with breaching EU online content...
Bulgaria shifts from EU funding to private capital for key public investments
Sofia: Bulgaria is preparing to replace EU cohesion funds with private investments and long-term concessions for rebuilding its critical public...
Bulgaria National Assembly rejects proposal of referendum for the adoption of the euro
Sofia: The chair of the Bulgarian National Assembly rejected on Tuesday the President’s proposal for a referendum on Bulgaria’s adoption...
Four big questions as WRC begins its gravel season in Portugal
Lisbon: The World Rally Championship heads into a crucial part of the title race, with this weekend’s Rally Portugal beginning...
Despite the hype, EU’s latest Russia sanctions ‘not as strong as they should be’
Brussels: The European Union’s 17th package of sanctions against Russia, agreed on May 14, is being hailed in Brussels as...
Cristiano Ronaldo’s son comes off bench to make Portugal U15 debut
Lisbon: Cristiano Ronaldo's eldest son, Cristiano Ronaldo Júnior, made his debut for Portugal under-15s on Tuesday in a 4-1 win...
FIA rally star crews to tackle iconic gravel at rally Portugal
Lisbon: Rally de Portugal (15th–18th May 2025) presents the first gravel challenge for the FIA Rally Star crews, with the...
France lauds Pakistan’s efforts for regional peace, stability
Celina Ali Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with Minister for Europe and...
Bulgaria’s president calls for referendum on euro despite court ruling it would be unconstitutional
Sofia: Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov firmly defended Bulgaria’s European path and the country’s accession to the eurozone in response to...
EU sees Syria instability as terror risk for bloc, document says
Brussels: The situation in Syria could pose security risks for Europe, according to a draft internal European Union counterterrorism document...
Incumbent right has edge as Portugal heads to snap poll
Lisbon: Portugal will hold its third early elections in three years next Sunday, with polls suggesting that outgoing centre-right Prime...
Shrewd Zarco wins chaotic French Grand Prix to end France’s 71-year wait
Le Mans: Johann Zarco became the first Frenchman in 71 years to win the French Grand Prix after the LCR...
Bulgaria’s president to submit request to parliament to call eurozone referendum
Sofia: Some economists claim that the country lacks an acceptable degree of economic condition to join the eurozone and it's...
Albania votes as PM Rama seeks fourth term, promising EU integration
Tirana: Albanians started voting in parliamentary elections on Sunday with prime minister Edi Rama seeking an unprecedented fourth term in...
European leaders congratulate newly-elected Pope Leo XIV, express hope for peace
Istanbul: European leaders congratulated newly-elected Pope Leo XIV on Thursday while signaling for hope and peace across the world.French President...
Portugal tells undocumented migrants to leave or be deported
Lisbon: Thousands of undocumented migrants in Portugal have received official letters, advising them to leave the country voluntarily or face...
France’s PM slams ‘urban rodeo’ stunts plaguing cities, after firefighter critically injured
Evian: A firefighter in France was in a critical condition on May 10 after being hit in what appeared to...
Bulgaria’s president calls for referendum on joining the eurozone
Sofia: New members of the European Union are generally expected to adopt the euro once they meet specific economic criteria,...
Portugal police arrest crime ring over fraudulent permits for 10,000 foreigners
Lisbon: Portuguese police have arrested 13 people they believe provided an estimated more than 10,000 foreigners with residence permits and...
France, Poland sign treaty with mutual defence pledge
Paris: France and Poland on Friday signed a treaty committing both sides to mutual assistance in case of an attack...
Bulgaria’s IBEX launches guarantees of origin market
Sofia: Four participants registered last month at the Independent Bulgarian Energy Exchange’s guarantees of origin platform, creating a national market....
EU delegation to Riyadh celebrates Europe Day 2025
Riyadh: The Delegation of the European Union to Saudi Arabia hosted a reception on Thursday night at the ambassador’s residence...
Ambassador Rahim Hayat briefs EU envoy on South Asia’s security concerns
Brussels: Ambassador of Pakistan to EU, Belgium, and Luxembourg Rahim Hayat on Thursday held a diplomatic meeting with Austria’s Permanent...
Ambassador Rahim Hayat Qureshi Presents Letters of Credence to King Philippe of the Belgians
Brussels: Rahim Hayat Qureshi, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the Kingdom of Belgium, the Grand Duchy of...
Ishaq Dar, EU’s VP discuss prevailing regional situation
Celina Ali Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday held a telephone call with...
Portugal named top retirement destination in Europe
Lisbon: Portugal has just been ranked the number one place to retire in Europe and the second-best in the world....
