Biometrics to replace stamps at EU border from 12 October
Brussels: Stamps in people's passports will be replaced by biometric checks for people travelling in and out of the EU...
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Sunny weekend ahead for Bulgaria, cooler start to next week
Sofia: The weather across Bulgaria will remain largely sunny and warm over the weekend, according to the National Institute of...
Portugal evacuates villages as wildfires injure 19, deploy 1,800 firefighters
Lisbon: Portuguese authorities evacuated residents from two villages as wildfires injured 19 people and threatened homes across three districts, involving...
France to deliver 40 tonnes of emergency aid to Gaza
Paris: France announced to deliver 40 tonnes of emergency humanitarian aid to Gaza through four flights from Jordan, each carrying...
Canada, France discuss Gaza as both plan to recognize Palestinian statehood
Hamilton: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney discussed the dire humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip with French President Emmanuel Macron...
Portugal to consider recognizing Palestinian state in September: PM
Lisbon: Portugal will consider whether to recognize the State of Palestine at the UN in September, Prime Minister Luis Montenegro’s...
Small boats to cross Channel seized in Bulgaria
Sofia: Small boats due to be used by people smugglers in the English Channel have been seized from a lorry...
A nostalgic diesel train ride through Portugal
Lisbon: The country's only remaining narrow-gauge railway line plays host to heritage trains, offering travellers a chance to travel through...
France, 14 other countries call for recognition of Palestinian state
Paris: France, along with 14 other Western nations, has called on the international community to recognize a Palestinian state, French...
EU and Arab League reaffirm support for two-state solution, urge Hamas to disarm
Brussels: The European Union and Arab League expressed support for a seven-page document agreed at the United Nations conference, which...
Bulgaria’s wildfires: More aid for families as political blame game erupts
Sofia: Bulgaria’s Cabinet has increased the aid for families affected by the numerous wildfires plaguing the country amid high temperatures...
Italy: Court rules city authorities cannot exclude immigrants from public housing
Rome: On July 22, a court in the Italian city of Bologna ruled against the exclusion of a foreign worker...
Uzbekistan’s reforms praised in Italy’s Senate
Tashkent: An international event titled “Italy’s Business Diplomacy in Global Trade and Economic Cooperation” was held in the Italian Senate,...
EU ice cream production sees uptick of 2% in 2024
Berlin: Germany remained the top producer of ice cream in the EU, producing 607 million litres in 2024. France (501...
Bulgaria moves to ease hiring of foreign workers in tourism sector
Sofia: Regulatory adjustments aimed at easing the employment of third-country nationals in Bulgaria’s tourism industry were discussed during a meeting...
Mystery panther disappears without a trace in Bulgaria
Sofia: After nearly two weeks of alarm and a lockdown of the Shumen Plateau Nature Park, Bulgarian authorities have called...
France brands Israeli settler violence ‘terrorism’
Paris: France has condemned the “murder” in the West Bank of a Palestinian activist who contributed to an Oscar-winning documentary,...
Revolut opens branch in Portugal
Lisbon: Revolut's branch in Portugal opened on 24 July, offering Portuguese IBANs to customers, the head of the Portuguese operation...
Google launches new AI search feature in UK
London: Google is rolling out a new tool in the UK that will generate results using artificial intelligence (AI), in...
UK to recognise Palestinian state unless Israel meets conditions
London: The UK will recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel takes "substantive steps to end the appalling situation...
Kazakh opera singer wins top prize at international competition in Italy
Astana: Kazakh soprano Aigerim Altynbek became the first representative from Central Asia to win the International Opera Competition CLIP 2025...
State of Palestine: Italy calls for prudence and diplomacy
Rome: A group of former Italian ambassadors has written to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, urging the recognition of the State...
Italy expects to clear Sicily bridge project next week
Rome: The Italian government is expected to give the green light for a multibillion-euro bridge between Sicily and the mainland...
German consulate in Karachi suspends services to non-EU citizens
Karachi: The German Consulate General in Karachi on Monday announced on social media that it will be closed for services...
How to spend a weekend in Ericeira, Portugal’s laid-back beach town
Lisbon: Ericeira, on Portugal's Atlantic coast, has been shaped over centuries by the rhythms of the sea. In 2011 it...
Wildfires rage across Bulgaria, destroying forests and homes
Sofia: Firefighters battled wildfires at nearly 100 locations across Bulgaria on Sunday, with houses burned and residents evacuated, local media reported....
Anne-Sophie Français: A passionate advocate for French citizens in Central Asia
Celina Ali Islamabad: In the heart of Central Asia, where diverse cultures converge and expatriate communities navigate unique challenges, one...
Pristine Etruscan tomb discovered in Italy contains more than 100 untouched artifacts
Rome: A rare untouched tomb from the Etruscans, a civilization that predated the Roman Republic, has been discovered in central...
Italy: Gregorio Paltrinieri undergoes elbow and finger surgery: 6–8 weeks off
Rome: After winning three silver medals at the Open Water Worlds in Singapore, Italy’s Gregorio Paltrinieri faced a different kind...
Former Italy international linked with Juventus swap deal
Rome: Head coach Igor Tudor faces a tough task in the transfer market, desperately trying to offload those he has...
