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Former President Stoyanov: It is Scary When Bulgaria's NATO, EU Membership Is Questioned

It is scary when Bulgaria's membership in NATO and the European Union is questioned, said Petar Stoyanov, president of Bulgaria from 1997 to 2002, here on Friday. He was speaking at an discussion on "The Hague 2025: The Horizon for NATO and the …

Cyprus posts second-highest budget surplus in the EU for 2024

Cyprus has posted the second-largest government surplus in the European Union for 2024, tying with Ireland and just behind Denmark, according to new data released by Eurostat on Tuesday. While most EU countries ran budget deficits last year, Cyprus stood …

New EU travel rules by October as UK tourists face long delays

The European Union has decided to implement new travel regulations that are set to cause significant delays for UK holidaymakers visiting popular destinations such as France, Spain, Greece, Italy, and Portugal. Under the new system, UK nationals will be …

Migration bombshell as Labour plans 'one in one out' deal with EU

Yvette Cooper is open to a “one in one out” youth mobility scheme with the European Union, according to reports. The Home Secretary had been seen as the biggest opponent over fears it would push up migration figures. But government sources told The Times …

Environment is “more favorable” for a Mercosur-EU agreement (and Portugal is a partner)

“What the US is discussing involves tariffs and creating trade barriers on a global level, while the Mercosur-European Union agreement speaks of free trade between two important economic poles,” emphasized Jorge Viana in comments made in Lisbon. He noted …

Bóka: There is no money for Ukraine's EU membership

János Bóka, the minister for EU affairs, said there is no money for Ukraine's European Union membership. In a Facebook post on Thursday, Minister Bóka said Ukraine is "one of the poorest countries in Europe", arguing that before the outbreak …

US will not tolerate EU fine against Apple, says White House

The White House -- image credit: White House The White House has described the European Union's fining of Apple and Meta as extortion and called the Digital Markets Act discriminatory. When the EU fined Apple $570 million for alleged non-compliance …

EU Border Agency Considers Penalties for Greece for Refugee Pushbacks

While Greece has repeatedly denied the practice, the European Union’s border agency, Frontex, is reportedly looking at taking action against Greece for pushing back refugees and migrants. Jonas Grimheden, Frontex’s fundamental rights officer, told Politico …

Report: Average wages in Romania tripled since EU accession, inequalities still linger

Wages in Romania have seen a spectacular evolution after the country joined the European Union, with a notable rise in the last 8 years. In nominal terms, the average monthly net salary has more than tripled, from EUR 312 in 2007 to EUR 1,045 in 2024, …

Vietnamese coffee prices rise amid declining output and EU regulations

  HÀ NỘI — Coffee prices in Việt Nam’s Central Highlands have seen a notable surge as of April 25, with a significant increase of approximately VNĐ1,100 per kilogramme against the previous day to VNĐ130,000-130,500 (just shy of US$5) per kilo. Specifically …

EU reliant on next German government’s climate resolve to uphold Green Deal’s promises

Amid the international onslaught against climate action set in motion by the new US administration, the question whether a new German government will defend the landmark European Green Deal has become critical for the EU’s ambition to remain a global …

MAPPED: Five surprising crime-ridden EU hotspots where rape and murder is rampant - would YOU holiday here?

Europe is a hotbed of crime, with even the most affluent destinations rocked by serious offences, shock statistics show. The takeaway from the analysis from Facts4EU, shared exclusively with GB News, is that holidaymakers should decide which crime they …

EU Mandates Insurance Details from All Ships in European Waters

The EU now requires all ships in its waters to report insurance details, regardless of whether they call at an EU port. File Image / Pixabay In a decisive move to bolster maritime safety, the European Commission has amended the Vessel Monitoring …

“We will get EU funds without becoming Brussels’s colony,” Says Viktor Orbán

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was a guest on Kossuth Radio on Friday, where he spoke about Pope Francis’s legacy, Ukraine’s accession to the EU, and the related national consultation. He also touched upon the EU funds Hungary is entitled to but has not yet …

Poland May Seek EU Leeway On Defence Spending, Others Hesitant

Home Europe Poland May Seek EU Leeway On Defence Spending, Others Hesitant The European Commission proposed in March to allow each EU country to raise annual defence spending by 1.5% of GDP for four years. Poland is expected to request an exemption from EU …

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Polish government seeks EU approval for judicial reform

The Polish government has sent a proposed judicial reform to European Union legal experts for approval in a new attempt to undo changes by its predecessor that prompted the EU to fine Poland for undermining judicial independence, APA reports citing Reuters …

Will Trump Force the EU To Scrap Green Non-Tariff Barriers?

Now that the dust has settled after Trump’s announcement to raise U.S. trade tariffs by some twenty percentage points, it is time for the European Union and its member states to take stock of its options. Trump justifies his measures by stating that trade …

EU court condemns French failure to protect rights of undera...

The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that France failed to protect the rights of three teenage girls who reported being raped, as the country debates changing how the crime of rape is defined. In its ruling, delivered on Thursday, the ECHR found …

'Where Are You From?' A Painted Plea for American Compassion - Humanity; not handcuffs

The painting portrays 21 individuals of various ethnicity backgrounds, religions, and ages. Immigration and Fear SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "Where Are You From?" - A Painting That Asks America …

சேரிகளின் பேராயர் நீதிக்கான குரல் - போப்பரசர் பிரான்சிஸ் அவர்களின் மாற்றம்தரும் போப்பாட்சி - நாடுகடந்த தமிழீழ அரசாங்கம்

ஏழைகளுக்கு உதவுவது பற்றிப் பேசியவர் மட்டுமல்ல, எளிய வாழ்க்கைமுறைக்கு எடுத்துக்காட்டாகவும் திகழ்ந்தவர் COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- நாடுகடந்த தமிழீழ அரசாங்கம் ரோமன் கத்தோலிக்கத் திருச்சபையின் தலைவர் போப் பிரான்சிஸ் …

Career Fair - Haven Treatment Center - Vancouver, Washington

VANCOUVER, WA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Haven Treatment Center invites job seekers to its Career Fair, taking place Monday, April 28, 2025, through Thursday, May 1, 2025, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Attendees will have the …

New book Four Feet Small by Billy Bean reveals 10 years of police-enabled abuse and one family’s fight for justice

ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Some books are written to entertain. Others to inform. And then there are books like Four Feet Small—written because the truth has been ignored for too long. Set to release later …

Haven Treatment Center Community Celebration - Vancouver, Washington

VANCOUVER, WA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Join us at this event on May 2nd from 4:30pm-6:30pm for our Haven Treatment Center Community Celebration! Bring your children, families, and friends for a fantastic lineup of fun- …

Corpus Christi Launches Bold Vision as 'Sky. Sea. Space. City.' Home of Danny McQ, the Future of American Innovation

AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a historic move to reinvent itself as a global hub for technology, film, military innovation, and energy resilience, the City of Corpus Christi announces the launch of a visionary …

RINO Removal Project Launches Nationwide Effort to Promote Voter Engagement and GOP Candidate Accountability

New grassroots initiative launches state chapters, scoring system, and digital tools to boost primary voter turnout. LEXINGTON, KY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The RINO Removal Project (RRP) has launched a national campaign aimed …

Bolivia avanza hacia la erradicación del matrimonio infantil

El Senado aprobó un proyecto clave para erradicar el matrimonio infantil. Ahora se espera que la Cámara de Diputados también lo apruebe. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- El 23 de abril de 2025, el Senado Nacional …

Bolivia takes important step towards ending child marriage

In a move to end child marriage, Bolivia's National Senate has approved a bill to raise the minimum age of marriage to 18, without exceptions. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 23, 2025, Bolivia’s …

REPARATIONS ORGANIZATION AND UNITY COALITION TO HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE AT THE CAPITOL

Strategic Alignment with Trump’s Platinum Plan Aims to Advance Bipartisan vision for American Freedmen WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Assembly of American Slavery Descendants (NAASD) and Community …

Eastern Shore Seniors Rally to Defend Social Security, Medicare; Urge Rep. Andy Harris to Protect Vital Programs

Local Seniors and Advocates Unite to Demand Protection for Earned Benefits Amid Ongoing Threats from Congress CAMBRIDGE, MD, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NOTE TO MEDIA: Visuals will include signs, seniors in motion with …

U.S. Rep. Young Kim Joins Orange County Business Council and FHLBank San Francisco for Affordable Housing Roundtable

SAN FRANCISCO and IRVINE, Calif., April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a continued effort to address the growing affordable housing crisis in Southern California, U.S. Rep. Young Kim (CA-40) convened a roundtable discussion today with the Orange County …

Armenian National Committee of America Calls on President Trump to Properly Recognize Armenian Genocide

Armenian Americans Reject Trump’s Re-Enforcement of Turkey’s Gag Rule; Call for Policy Reset to Counter Azerbaijan’s Genocidal Aggression WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Armenian National Committee of …

MOL Group signs offtake deal to purchase 10,000 tonnes of CDR credits from Alt Carbon

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd (MOL) and Alt Carbon, a Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) company, announced a landmark deal to permanently remove 10,000 tons of co2 SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, …

The Built-In Bailout: Jim Rickards Reveals the Untapped Resource That Was Always Meant to Be America’s Backstop

WASHINGTON, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The next great American recovery may not require a single new dollar. That’s the message from former CIA advisor Jim Rickards, who says the United States already has what it needs to rebuild — not in financial …

Thousands of once protected Afghan refugees in the United States face deportation

The chaotic US military pullout from Afghanistan in August 2021 became a hot campaign issue in the 2024 presidential election and continues to echo today. President Donald Trump, who set the withdrawal in motion during his first term in office, repeatedly …

UK and Ukraine enhance document fraud detection strategies at OSCE seminar

Officers of Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service got an in-depth look at emerging trends in travel document forgery and explored ways to strengthen co-operation with the United Kingdom during an online seminar organized on 23 April by the OSCE …

OSCE supports Kafirnigan River Basin Council Meeting to advance national water strategy implementation

On 25 April 2025, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, in close co-operation with the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources, hosted the 6th Kafarnigan River Basin Council Meeting. Held in Dushanbe, the meeting brought together 44 professionals from …

Workers at StellerVista Credit Union (formerly Heritage Credit Union) in Castlegar and Slocan Park serve 72-hour strike ...

CASTLEGAR, British Columbia, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 1-405 announced today that the 11 USW members at StellerVista Credit Union at the Castlegar and Slocan Park branches have served 72-hour strike notice …

Animal Alliance of Canada Continues Decades-Long ‘No Pets in Research’ Campaign on World Day for Animals in Labs

TORONTO, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In recognition of World Day for Animals in Laboratories (April 24), Animal Alliance of Canada renewed its call to protect animals from the suffering of experimentation. Although it is impossible to know the exact …