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20.03 / 11:49

Netflix Ukraine war: Russian terror in Mariupol 'will be remembered for centuries', says Zelenskyy

It's now three and a half weeks since Russia invaded Ukraine and launched a full-scale war.

19.03 / 22:41

Art Netflix NATO Bulgaria refuses military aid for Ukraine as Sofia holds defence talks with Washington

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin is on a two-day vist to Bulgaria for talks with Bulgarian PM Kiril Petkov and Defence Minister Dragomir Zakov.

19.03 / 15:01

Technology Prime Minister Bulgaria's former PM Boyko Borissov released from detention

Bulgarian former Prime Minister Boyko Borissov was released from custody on Friday after prosecutors failed to come up with enough evidence to press charges against him.

18.03 / 16:49

Bulgaria's former PM Boyko Borissov arrested amid EU funds probe

Bulgaria’s former prime minister Boyko Borissov has been arrested after probes by the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO).

15.03 / 10:35

Kyiv Military Pentagon: Most of Russia's military offensives 'remain stalled'

A senior American official at the Pentagon in Washington says that nearly all of Russia's military offensives in Ukraine remain stalled, after making little progress over the weekend.

11.03 / 14:39

Art Social Media Ukraine war: European leaders pour cold water on Kyiv's bid to get EU membership quickly

EU leaders have rebuffed Kyiv's calls for a fast-tracked accession that would see Ukraine join the bloc in record time.

20.02 / 12:45

Fire Greece ferry fire: Passenger found alive on ship near Corfu but 11 still missing

One of the passengers reported missing on the Italian ferry on fire off the Greek island of Corfu has been found alive and rescued, the coast guard said on Sunday.

17.02 / 09:59

European Parliament Nazi Calls for Bulgarian MEP to be sanctioned after Nazi salute in EU parliament

A Bulgarian MEP could be sanctioned after making what appears to be the Nazi salute in the European Parliament on Wednesday.

29.01 / 14:17

Art Europe Europe's far-right meets in Madrid for two-day summit led by Spain's Vox

The two-day summit organised by Vox, Spain's far-right party that keeps gaining traction in the southern European country, gathered a strong lineup of the continent's nationalist, populist and illiberal politicians.

21.01 / 23:15

Adoption regulation European Union Bulgaria's finance minister says country is exploring crypto payment options: report

Assen Vassilev, Bulgaria’s Deputy Prime Minister for EU Funds and Minister of Finance, said the EU member nation is exploring options for rolling out a crypto payment mechanism.

12.01 / 21:47

Protest Police NATO Anti-vaccine protesters try to storm Bulgarian parliament building

Anti-vaccine protesters have clashed with police in Bulgaria as they tried to storm the parliament building.

04.01 / 15:13

Adoption Predictions Bitcoin Bitcoin Price Nexo co-founder targets Bitcoin at $100K by mid-2022

Another promising price prediction has appeared for Bitcoin bulls in 2022. Antoni Trenchev, co-founder and managing partner of Nexo said that Bitcoin could hit the $100,000 milestone as soon as the summer in an interview with CNBC.

24.12 / 21:39

COVID-19: Austrian resorts concerned over new tourist entry rules

New travel regulations in Austria are already leading to a wave of cancellations in Salzburg's winter sports region, and not only for the Christmas holidays, but also for the rest of the winter season.

16.12 / 10:08

Health EU leaders to discuss booster jabs, energy prices and Russian aggression at council summit

EU leaders are back in Brussels for a one-day European summit with a busy agenda that promises discussions around booster shots, energy prices, migration routes and Russia's military build-up along the Ukraine border.

14.12 / 18:41

Art Environment Serbia a step closer to EU membership but Kosovo relations remain key

Serbia has moved a step closer to joining the European Union after opening talks on a series of environmental policies.

14.12 / 18:15

Art Drugs Malta set to be first EU country to legalise cannabis for personal use

Malta is set to become the first European Union country to legalise cannabis at home and for personal use.

14.12 / 16:47

Art LGBT Same-sex parents and their children must be recognised as a family across whole EU, rules court

The EU's top court has ruled that same-sex parents and their children must be recognised as a family in all member states.

14.12 / 15:21

Art Jail Sergei Tikhanovskaya, the husband of Belarus opposition leader Svetlana, given 18-year jail term

The husband of Belarus' main opposition leader has been handed an 18-year jail term.

14.12 / 11:01

Art Sport Training Ukrainians sign up for military training as Russia tensions ratchet up

Armed with fake wooden assault rifles and rubber knives, a small group of about 30 Ukrainians gather in the woods on the outskirts of Kyiv.

14.12 / 11:01

Art Sport Albania's former top prosecutor arrested in Italy on corruption charges

The former chief prosecutor of Albania has been arrested while on the run from authorities in Italy, police said.

14.12 / 11:01

Art Sport Omicron: Boris Johnson braces for MP rebellion against latest COVID measures

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson could face the wrath of his party's MPs on Tuesday with dozens set to rebel against a vote to introduce new COVID-19 measures.

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