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Council of Europe paves way for tougher action against wolves
Brussels, Dec. 3, (dpa/GNA) – The Council of Europe is paving the way for tougher action against wolves as their numbers grow steadily in several countries in the…
EU health ministers recommend restricting smoking in public places
Brussels, Dec. 3, (dpa/GNA) – A majority of European Union health ministers on Tuesday signalled their support for extending smoke-free areas in a bid to reduce cancer…
Kate joins King and William to greet emir of Qatar on state visit
London, Dec. 3, (PA Media/dpa/GNA) – Princess Catherine (Kate) of Wales made a rare public appearance as King Charles III officially welcomed the emir of Qatar to…
Sinkhole which forced UK residents from their homes continues to grow
London, Dec. 3, (PA Media/dpa/GNA) – A huge sinkhole which caused homes in south Wales to be evacuated is “frightening,” locals have said as the hole continues to…
Bulgaria: December base interest rate down to 3.04 percent – Central Bank
Sofia, November 30 (BTA/BTA) – The Bulgarian National Bank Friday announced a base interest rate (simple per annum interest) of 3.04% as of December…
Kiev reports heavy fighting in eastern Ukraine
Kiev, Nov 30, (dpa/GNA) – The Ukrainian military on Saturday, reported heavy fighting along the front lines in the eastern Donbass region, as Russia…
Over 100 arrested during protests in Georgia, police say
Tbilisi, Nov 30, (dpa/GNA) – Police in the South Caucasus republic of Georgia, reported on Saturday that 107 people were arrested, during protests the…
‘A hell of a lot at stake’ in German early elections, Scholz says
Berlin, Nov 30, (dpa/GNA) – The upcoming early elections to Germany’s parliament, will mark a crucial decision on the country’s direction, Chancellor Olaf Scholz…
Kosovo links Serbia to third successive explosion
Bucharest, Nov 30, (dpa/GNA) – The prime minister of Kosovo, has blamed Serbian-backed terrorist organizations, after an explosion damaged key infrastructure in the country’s…
Recount begins after contested Romanian presidential election
Bucharest, Nov. 29, (dpa/GNA) – A court-ordered recount of all ballots from the first round of Romania’s presidential election got under way on Friday. The process put…
‘Long overdue’ debate on assisted dying under way in UK parliament
London, Nov. 29, (PA Media/dpa/GNA) – The first assisted dying debate in the British House of Commons in almost a decade is “long overdue,” the member of parliament…
Thousands protest after Georgia’s suspension of EU accession talks
Tbilisi, Nov. 29, (dpa/GNA) – Demonstrators took to the streets on Thursday to protest a decision by the Georgian government earlier in the day to suspend accession…
Irish voters head to polls in ‘too close to call’ general election
London, Nov. 29, (PA Media/dpa/GNA) – Voters head to the polls in Ireland on Friday morning for a general election which will set the political landscape for…
Hungarian opposition expands lead over Orbán’s Fidesz in polls
Belgrade, Nov. 28, (dpa/GNA) – The Hungarian opposition Tisza Party, led by former government insider Péter Magyar, has increased its lead over Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz…
EU working on new Russian sanctions package
Brussels, Nov. 28, (dpa/GNA) – A new EU sanctions package against Russia, including measures that would target Chinese-based companies producing drones for Russia’s war against Ukraine, was…
Six entries win Margot Friedländer Prize for tolerance and humanity
Berlin, Nov. 28, (dpa/GNA) – A teacher from Hamburg actively opposing anti-Semitism and an association from Lower Saxony organizing workshops to combat fake news are two of…
Economy Ministry aims to open new markets for Bulgarian businesses
Sofia, Nov 28 (BTA/GNA) – At the Exporter of the Year annual award ceremony, Economy and Industry Minister Petko Nikolov said that export is…
Jail sentences of up to 20 years demanded at Avignon rape trial
Paris, Nov. 27, (dpa/GNA) – The public prosecutor has demanded prison sentences of between 4 and 20 years for the 51 defendants in the trial concerning drugging…
Ex-Conservative leader Hague elected chancellor of Oxford University
London, Nov. 27, (PA Media/dpa/GNA) – William Hague, the former leader of the British Conservatives, has been elected as the next chancellor of Oxford University. Hague beat a…