Portugal stocks lower at close of trade; PSI down 2.85%
Lisbon: Portugal stocks were lower after the close on Wednesday, as losses in the Industrials, Utilities and Telecoms sectors led...
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Prices for new potatoes in Bulgaria soar in spring 2025
Sofia: In the spring of 2025, prices for new (early-season) potatoes in Bulgaria reached record highs, occasionally climbing to 9...
European Union approves first set of retaliatory tariffs on US imports
Brussels: The European Union on Wednesday voted to approve its first set of retaliatory measures to counter tariffs imposed by...
Portugal 8th for accommodation prices
Lisbon: Portugal rose from 10th to 8th place among the European Union countries with the highest overnight accommodation prices in...
France detains man after death threat to judge in Le Pen case
Paris: French authorities on Tuesday detained a 76-year-old man over a death threat against the judge who presided over the...
Any attempt to break up Bosnia is unacceptable, EU’s Kallas warns
Sarajevo: The European Union will not tolerate threats to Bosnia's territorial integrity, sovereignty and constitutional order, EU foreign policy chief...
Italy: Expanding high speed rail model in Europe
Rome: ‘Italian high speed is a successful model, and our goal is to extend it at the European level’, according...
Portugal sees house values grow by 13.7%
Lisbon: Portugal’s real estate market continues to show strong momentum, with house prices rising 13.7% in 2024, placing it fourth...
EU, Kazakhstan Strengthen Cooperation on Critical Raw Materials
Astana: Kazakhstan and the European Union endorsed the partnership roadmap for 2025-2026 in the framework of the first-ever EU-Central Asia...
New DIY chain comes to Portugal
Lisbon: OBRAMAT has just opened its first store in Portugal. The new unit located in the commercial area of Alfragide,...
Bulgaria, Türkiye to explore increasing natural gas flow at shared border
Sofia: Bulgaria and Türkiye will begin expert-level discussions to explore options for expanding natural gas transit capacity at their shared...
Dying for a glass of wine? South African farm workers fight EU’s ‘toxic trade’ in pesticides
Brussels: Pesticides deemed too dangerous for Europe continue to be made here and exported. South Africa’s farm workers have had...
Brussels: Global community’s silence on atrocities against Kashmiri women alarming: Kashmir Women’s Conference
Brussels: The speakers at the International Women’s Conference organized by the Kashmir Council EU in Brussels, the headquarters of the...
France singles out digital services for EU’s tariff response
Paris: Services will be part of the EU's tariff response, the French government's spokesperson said, name-dropping Big Tech. French government...
BNB provided clarifications on Bulgaria’s Eurozone accession
Sofia: The Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) has released the second installment of its "Questions and Answers on the Euro and...
Over 700% increase in entry denials for Brazilians travelling to Portugal
Lisbon: The number of Brazilians not permitted to enter Portugal in 2024 stood at 1,400, marking a notable increase compared...
EU parliament votes to ‘stop the clock’ on sustainability reporting
Brussels: The European Parliament has voted to delay reporting timelines for the bloc’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and Corporate Sustainability...
New Portugal to Italy flights
Lisbon: Ryanair has announced the connection of the cities of Porto and Rome for the 2025 summer operation. Starting this...
First F-16 Block 70 fighter jet arrives in Bulgaria
Sofia: The first F-16 Block 70 fighter jet landed in Bulgaria on April 2. The two-seat F-16D variant was received...
Katya Adler: EU talks tough on Trump tariffs in hope of U-turn
Brussels: Fundamentally wrong, was how Germany's outgoing chancellor, Olaf Scholz, described the new Trump tariffs. A unilateral attack - that...
China says willing to work with EU to bring certainty to global trade after US tariffs
China’s Vice Minister of Commerce Ling Ji in a meeting with Hungarian counterparts said China is willing to work with...
Portugal makes history as first country to ban deep-sea mining
Portugal has officially become the first country in the world to ban deep-sea mining in its waters. The moratorium, which...
Celebrating Bulgaria: A look at country’s most iconic festivals
Bulgaria’s festivals showcase the country’s deep-rooted traditions, offering a vibrant celebration of its cultural identity in the heart of the...
New health rules “discriminate against immigrants”
The Humans Before Borders (HuBB) collective has challenged changes to the rules for registering with the National Health Service (SNS),...
Portugal to Process Work Visas Within 20 Days for Foreign Workers
Portuguese authorities will today sign the fast-track agreement for foreign workers.Under this agreement, Portugal promises to process work visas within...
France and Algeria Reopen Talks Amid Diplomatic Strains, Move to Rekindle Ties
After months of strained relations, French President Emmanuel Macron and his Algerian counterpart, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, agreed to reestablish political dialogue...
Portugal’s F-16 jets replace Dutch F-35s in Estonia mission
Four Portuguese F-16 fighter jets touched down at Ämari Air Base in Estonia this week, marking the start of a...
Bulgaria Unveils Ambitious Gas Grid Expansion Plans Amid Regional Energy Shift
Bulgaria is set to embark on a significant gas grid expansion project aimed at enhancing its energy infrastructure and increasing...
Zelensky arrives in France to meet Macron ahead of ‘coalition of the willing’ summit
President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Paris on March 26 for a meeting with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, Ukrainian...
EU to enforce cross-border driving bans for serious offences
The European Parliament and the Council have reached a provisional agreement on new rules that will require mutual recognition of...
