Lilyana Pavlova: The Euro Marks a New Strategic Stage for Bulgaria and Europe

“Bulgaria is ready for the euro. Today’s event marks not only the conclusion of a long process but also the beginning of a new strategic stage for both Bulgaria and Europe.” This was stated by Lilyana Pavlova, former Minister of Regional...

FAQ: Why Are Some European Drug Gangs Burying Cocaine Instead of Selling It?

Several of the groups with an increased foothold across the trade are Albanian and Slavic-speaking gangs from the Western Balkans. They not only buy directly from groups in South America, particularly Ecuador, but have expanded multi-tonne...

Taichung Earns European Acclaim! EU Trade Head Endorses 2025 Shopping Festival and Applauds City’s Diversity

TAICHUNG, Taiwan –The European Union, Taiwan’s fourth-largest trading partner, recorded US$84.7 billion in bilateral trade with Taiwan last year. Few cities showcase Taiwan’s industrial ambition more vividly than Taichung. During European...

Commission launches ‘Resource for AI Science in Europe’

(Credit: Unsplash) This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, at the European AI in Science Summit in Copenhagen, organised by the European Commission and the Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU,...

Financial Street Forum expands to Spain with first sub-venue

Guests speak at a sub-venue of the Annual Conference of Financial Street Forum 2025 in Madrid, Spain, on October 28. Photo: Xinhua A sub-venue of the Annual Conference of Financial Street Forum (FSF) 2025 was held in the Spanish capital Madrid, on...

Dombrovskis: It is crucial for Bulgaria to stay on the right economic path – fiscal stability and low debt-to-GDP ratio

This was stated by European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis at the conference "Bulgaria on the Threshold of the Eurozone," held in Sofia, BGNES reports. “The context is complex—the world is fragmented and more conflictual. It is even more...

After Fleeing War-torn Europe, She Made a New Life in America

COURT HOUSE – Refugees are a natural consequence of war, as the civilian population flees bombs, tanks and advancing soldiers. As a consequence of World War II, approximately 350,000 displaced Europeans were allowed to relocate to the United...

The Solution to Europe’s AI Problem Is Hiding in Plain Sight 

It was over a swanky lunch in Mayfair in 2013 that a local venture capital investor reality-checked the ambitions of what was once Europe’s most important AI company. In between bites of Cantonese cuisine, the founders of DeepMind were telling...

Human Rights Watch Letter to Participants of the 4th EU-CELAC Summit

Dear Latin American, Caribbean and European Union leaders, We are writing to urge you to use the upcoming European Union (EU) – Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) summit as an opportunity to address pressing human rights...

Why organic European dairy from Denmark is naturally good for Filipino families

Philstar.com November 4, 2025 | 2:35pm MANILA, Philippines — Organic European dairy is packed with natural goodness, brimming with rich, creamy and clean taste. By experimenting and using it in various meals, Filipino parents can make dishes more...

China's major goals for 15th Five-Year Plan on trajectory to be reached given positive momentum: European scholar

Luciano Pietronero Photo: Ma Jingjing/GT China's major goals for the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) are anticipated to be reached given the positive momentum in the country's economic and social development, Luciano Pietronero, Emeritus of the...

How BECCS Can Help Deliver Europe’s 2040 Industrial Carbon Removal Targets

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and reaching climate neutrality by 2050 remains one of the EU’s greatest challenges. Carbon Dioxide Removals (CDR) will be essential to achieving this goal. With a revision of the EU Climate Law expected soon, the...

Can the European Convention on Human Rights survive?

Today is the 75th anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights. In spite of its longevity, the Convention faces a number of challenges, and this is perhaps not the happiest of birthdays. In the UK the Convention faces a significant...

Energy law changes reflect Europe’s push for efficiency and renewables

Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement Rising energy prices, the EU’s “energy efficiency first” principle, and Slovakia’s plans for new nuclear and hydrogen projects are pushing energy law to the...

Rick Steves’ Europe: Carcassonne: The Fortress City of your travel dreams

Rick Steves Sunny, out-of-the-way Languedoc stretches from the Mediterranean to the Pyrenees in southwest France. It shares a balmy climate, winter wind, grapevines, and the sea with the better-known neighboring region of Provence. To me,...

În 2024, Ireland and Romania have the lowest share of taxes and social contributions in GDP in the EU

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 The share of taxes and social contributions in GDP, at the level of the European Union, was 40.4% in 2024, up from 39.9% in 2023, but Ireland and Romania are the member states with the lowest share, 22.4% and 28.8%...

FASE launches to support Europe’s managing general agents

The Fédération des Agences de Souscription Européennes (FASE) has been recently launched as a pan-European association representing managing general agents (MGAs). Its mission is to connect MGAs with insurance capacity providers, brokers,...

Location data of high-ranking EU officials for sale online

The location data of millions of mobile phones in Belgium is for sale online, including that of high-ranking European Union officials. BNR discovered this in an investigation into data brokers selling location data from smartphone apps. BNR...

Minister Navracsics: Hungary among the most efficient users of EU funds

The minister highlighted that despite ongoing suspensions, Hungary has received 1,321 billion forints so far from the current EU budget cycle, placing the country in the middle range among EU member states. Minister Navracsics recalled that his...

Romania's construction sector accounts for nearly 8% of GDP

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 Romania's construction sector accounted for almost 8% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) over the past four quarters, the highest share in the entire European Union (EU), according to an analysis by Colliers...