How are poverty levels around the EU as the French rate hits a 30-year high?
In the past three years, at least 11 EU countries have seen an increase in poverty levels. Women and young adults are more likely to face poverty or social exclusion.…
Currency changeover in Bulgaria: the euro replaces the lev in January
In an interview with Euronews, Plamen Ralchev says: “The euro is a lifeboat that Bulgaria should board!” The scientist at the University of National and World Economics warns against right-wing…
Russia launches fresh wave of overnight attacks targeting several Ukrainian cities
The Russian attacks comes against a US deadline set by President Trump for Russia to end its war and enter into a peace agreement with its neighbour Ukraine within 50…
Polish factory in Ukraine hit by Russian drones in deliberate attack, Poland says
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said the strike on the Barlinek Group’s factory in Vinnytsia caused injuries, with two people badly burned. Read More
Georgia’s visa-free regime with EU at risk over ‘backsliding’ concerns
The EU plans to reintroduce its visa regime with Georgia unless Tbilisi curbs democratic backsliding. The European Commission will notify the South Caucasus country of its decision by 31 August.…
Is Russia producing a year’s worth of NATO ammunition in three months?
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has repeatedly said that Moscow’s annual ammunition production capacity is four times greater than that of the western alliance. Read More
Orbán demands EU sanction Ukraine over death of Hungarian conscript
Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán claims a Hungarian citizen was beaten to death after refusing army conscription in Ukraine. Kyiv denies the allegations and urges Hungary not to interfere. Read More
Small business owners in Bulgaria fear change from the lev to the euro slated for January
European Union officials gave the green light in June for Bulgaria to become the 21st member of the euro currency union, a key EU project aimed at deepening the ties…
5 key ideas behind the EU Commission’s new farming rulebook
The EU long-term budget reform marks a turning point for EU agricultural policy, granting member states greater control in a partial renationalisation of the bloc’s farm subsidies. Read More
Exclusive: Palestinian Foreign Minister “shocked” at EU’s failure to act against Israel over Gaza
Palestinian minister for foreign affairs says the EU should sanction Israel over its violations in Gaza and the West Bank, in accordance with the EU’s own rules and values. She…