As church attendance wanes, so does support for Germany’s church tax 

Munich, Jul. 16, (dpa/GNA) - Around three-quarters of people in Germany think a church tax is no longer in keeping with the times, a survey conducted by…

UK Defence Secretary says Ukraine remarks were ‘misrepresented’ 

London, Jul. 16, (PA Media/dpa/GNA) - UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has pledged his support for Ukraine after suggesting the invaded country should show “gratitude” for the…

Britain signs off membership to major Indo-Pacific trade bloc 

London, Jul. 16, (PA Media/dpa/GNA) - Kemi Badenoch has signed off UK membership to a major Indo-Pacific trade bloc, bringing British businesses a step closer to being…

Boyana Kaleyn Wins Two Gold Medals in Ball and Clubs, Brezalieva Wins Two Silver Medals with Hoop and Ribbon at World Challenge Cup

Clu-Napoca, Romania, July 16 (BTA/GNA) – Bulgarian athletes won seven medals (two gold, four silver and one bronze) at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Challenge…

Putin threatens Ukraine with cluster bombs if Kiev uses them 

Moscow, Jul. 16, (dpa/GNA) - Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin has threatened to retaliate with cluster bombs if Ukraine uses these US-supplied munitions against his forces, according to a…

Air traffic strikes in Italy leave nearly 1,000 flights grounded 

Rome, Jul. 16, (dpa/GNA) - Italy’s nationwide air traffic strike on Saturday resulted in nearly 1,000 flight cancellations, the news agency ANSA reported on Sunday.  According to…

Transitional deal on Wagner’s future emerging, says British intel 

London, Jul. 16, (dpa/GNA) - Three weeks after the Wagner mercenary force’s brief rebellion against the Russian military leadership, the group’s future activities are taking shape, according to…

Ukraine denies Russian charge that Kiev tried to kill RT chief 

Moscow/Kiev, Jul. 16, (dpa/GNA) - Ukraine has rejected Russian accusations of a planned assassination attempt on two prominent media representatives in Moscow.  As far as Ukraine is…

Five arrested after climate protest at Scottish oil refinery 

Edinburgh, Jul. 16, (PA Media/dpa/GNA) - Five people were arrested after environmental activists staged a day of resistance at the Ineos oil refinery in central Scotland.  Four…

High temperatures ease in Greece, but new heat wave coming 

Athens, Jul. 16, (dpa/GNA) - North winds finally set in on Sunday in Greece to alleviate the sweltering temperatures of recent days and push the mercury back…

Stockholm demonstrator doesn’t burn Jewish Torah after all 

Stockholm, Jul. 16, (dpa/GNA) - A demonstrator in Sweden who had planned to burn a Jewish Torah on Saturday refrained from doing so after all, the police…

Several seriously injured in Leiden stabbing, police hunt suspect

Amsterdam, Jul. 15, (dpa/GNA) – Several people were seriously injured in a stabbing incident in Leiden, in the Netherlands, on Friday. The police said…

France braces for Bastille Day holiday, welcomes Indian leader

Paris, Jul. 15, (dpa/GNA) – France welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the guest of honour for the traditional National Day military parade…

Heatwave hits Europe, Greek Acropolis closes due to scorching heat

Athens, Jul. 15, (dpa/GNA) – Sweltering temperatures climbed above 40 degrees Celsius in most regions of central and southern Greece and on the holiday…

In London, Gatwick Airport workers to strike amid dispute over pay

London, Jul. 15, (PA Media/dpa/GNA) – Almost 1,000 workers at Gatwick Airport, including baggage handlers and check-in staff, are to strike in a dispute…

Italy’s trade balance swings to surplus

Rome, Jul. 15, (dpa-AFX/GNA) – Italy’s foreign trade balance turned to a surplus in May from a deficit in the previous year as exports…

Bulgarian Students Win Best Team Play Award at International Commercial Mediation and Negotiation Competition

Sofia, July 15 (BTA/GNA) – Students from the Faculty of Law of the St Kliment Ohridski University of Sofia won the Best Team Play…

Agriculture Ministry to Set up Stand Promoting Bulgarian Wines at 2024 ProWein Fair

Sofia, July 14 (BTA/GNA) – Deputy Agriculture and Food Minister Alexander Yotsev met with representatives of thirteen associations in the wine sector, the ministry…

Festive Programme Around Solemn Inauguration Ceremony of Rozhen Flagpole Begins

Rozhen Meadows, Southwestern Bulgaria, July 13 (BTA/GNA) – The festive programme around the solemn inauguration ceremony of the first monument of the Bulgarian flag…

European Commission and Spanish EU Presidency “Working for Bulgaria’s and Romania’s Schengen Entry by Year’s End”

Strasbourg, July 12 (BTA/GNA) – The European Commission and the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union are working for Bulgaria’s and…