Russia suffered 60,000 casualties in Bakhmut, says western official

London, June 1, (PA Media/dpa/GNA) – Russia has suffered at least 60,000 casualties in its attempt to capture the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, a…

EU monitor: Northern hemisphere heavily affected by fires this spring

London, June 1, (dpa/GNA) – The northern hemisphere was exceptionally affected by forest fires this spring, according to a report published by the EU…

68th Meeting of WTO Commission for Europe Opens in Sofia

Sofia, June 1 (BTA/GNA) – The 68th Meeting of the World Tourism Organization (WTO) Commission for Europe opened in Sofia on Thursday. Participating are…

English referee body condemns ‘abhorrent’ abuse of Taylor in Budapest

London, June 1, (PA Media/dpa/GNA) – English refereeing body PGMOL says it is appalled by “unjustified and abhorrent” abuse directed at Anthony Taylor, after…

EU joins Istanbul Convention to fight violence against women

Brussels, June 1, (dpa/GNA) – The European Union has joined the Istanbul Convention, to combat violence against women. Following approval by the European Parliament…

EU Parliament votes to boost ammunition production for Ukraine

Brussels, June 1, (dpa/GNA) – The European Parliament on Thursday voted in favour of increasing European production of ammunition, in light of Russia’s ongoing…

Kremlin’s war comes back to Russia as Moscow, Kiev face drone strikes

By Hannah Wagner and André Ballin, dpa Kiev (dpa) – Russian airstrikes targeted Kiev for the third night in a row, killing one person,…

Record-High Number of Griffon Vulture Chicks in Eastern Rhodopes This Spring

Sofia, May 31 (BTA/GNA) – A record-high number of griffon vultures hatched in the Bulgarian part of the Eastern Rhodope Mountains this spring. The…

NATO confirms troop increase in Kosovo as lawmakers call for calm

Brussels, May 31, (dpa/GNA) – NATO plans to deploy hundreds more soldiers to Kosovo, after 30 members of its KFOR unit were injured in…

Latvian parliament electing new president to succeed Egils Levits

Riga, May 31, (dpa/GNA) – Latvian lawmakers are preparing to elect a new head of state on Wednesday, with three candidates vying to succeed…

Spring Book Fair Opens in Sofia

Sofia, May 30 (BTA/GNA) – The Spring Book Fair is opening in Sofia on Monday. It is being held along with the International Literary…

Hackers paralyse end-of-year exams at Greek high schools

Athens, May 30, (dpa/GNA) – A cyberattack on Greece’s Education Ministry, led to long delays in end-of-year exams across the country on Tuesday. Exams…

Three die in Austria hospital fire

Vienna, May 30, (dpa/GNA) – Three patients have died in a fire in an Austrian hospital. According to the authorities, the flames broke out…

Top diplomat: EU strongly condemns violence in northern Kosovo

Brussels, May 30, (dpa/GNA) – The European Union’s top diplomat, Josep Borrell, said on Tuesday that the bloc “condemns in the strongest terms the…

Turkish regulator probes election coverage of pro-opposition stations

Istanbul, May 30, (dpa/GNA) – Turkish broadcasting authority RTÜK has launched an investigation, into six leading TV stations that are critical of the government…

Ukraine denies involvement in drone attack on Moscow

Kiev/Moscow, May 30, (dpa/GNA) – Ukraine has denied involvement in the drone attack on Russia’s capital Moscow – and responded with derision. “Of course,…

Kiev hit again by airstrikes; Moscow mayor reports drone attacks

Kiev, May 30, (dpa/GNA) – Russian airstrikes targeted Kiev for the third night in a row, killing one person, the military administration of the…

Spring Book Fair Opens in Sofia

Sofia, May 29, (BTA/GNA)- The Spring Book Fair is opening in Sofia on Monday. It is being held along with the International Literary Festival…

Dortmund midfielder Bellingham named Bundesliga player of the season

Berlin, May 29, (dpa/GNA) – Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham, has been named Bundesliga player of the season, the league said on Monday. Even…

Four people dead after tourist boat capsizes in Italy

Rome, May 29, (dpa/GNA) – Four people were confirmed dead in a boat accident on Lake Maggiore in northern Italy, the fire brigade and…