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Covid-19: What are the consequences for small and medium enterprises?

Unreported Europe explores the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on small and medium enterprises in Bulgaria, Hungary and Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Romania

COVID-19 and Romania's healthcare brain drain could be 'perfect storm'

Countries in eastern Europe have not been hit too hard by COVID-19. But if and when it does come, are they equipped to cope?

Greece

Euroviews. This is Europe in 2020, not Orwell’s 1984. The language we use to talk about refugees matters ǀ View

This language of invasion has become increasingly mainstream as it trips off the tongue of populist political leaders around the world. These populists stoke xenophobia and dangerous nationalism to gain and retain power, erecting fences and walls as physical embodiments of their prejudice.

Europe News

EU revives controversial quota system to bridge gender pay gap

The bloc has also launched a public consultation on salary transparency to get companies to open up on what they pay their employees.

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Turkey

Greece latest: Lesbos residents try to stop migrants from disembarking

The events came following an announcement by Turkey that it would open its border with Europe.

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Bulgarians celebrate beekeepers saint day amid climate change threat to national beekeeping industry

People have brought jars of honey to be blessed in the Church of the Blessed Virgin in the southwestern town of Blagoevgrad.

Bulgaria

Bulgaria: Residents in Pernik protest about water shortages

Protesters blame corruption and mismanagement.

My Europe Series

Sick system: Bulgarian health crisis leaves patients vulnerable

Bulgaria is in the grip of a health crisis as thousands of doctors and nurses leave the country. The result is a health system struggling to cope, where patients are left without key services.

Bulgaria

Bulgarian government faces no-confidence vote over water crisis

Euronews reports from Pernik, a Bulgarian town where thousands are left without water due to suspected mismanagement at the top.

Bulgaria

Euroviews. The EU’s first Public Prosecutor has her work cut out for her tackling corruption in Bulgaria ǀ View

Laura Kövesi, who was appointed as the EU’s first chief public prosecutor, has a long track record of fighting corruption in her native Romania. Yet, is a solid résumé enough to tackle the immense challenge before this new EU institution?

United Kingdom

Racism campaigners 'disheartened' by UEFA punishment of Bulgaria

'Disheartened, but not surprised': Football world reacts to Bulgaria's punishment for racism

Bulgaria

Bulgaria told to play match behind closed doors after fans' racism

UEFA also fined Bulgaria €75,000 for the sustained racist behaviour exhibited during the Euro 2020 qualifier against England

United Kingdom

Police arrest two more after 39 Chinese nationals found in lorry

39 people were pronounced dead at the scene. Early indications suggest 38 are adults and one aged in their teens.

Bulgaria

Bulgaria's football chief quits over racism at Euro 2020 qualifier

A Euro 2020 qualifier between England and Bulgaria was temporarily halted on two occasions on Thursday evening after racist chants were heard from the stands.

Turkey

Euroviews. Trump’s support for Erdogan’s plans in Syria has green-lit a Turkish genocide of the Kurds ǀ View

When the Turks are “just passing through” a territory, sometimes they stay 500 years. Just ask the Bulgarians, who spent 500 years under violent Ottoman rule.

Bulgaria

Euroviews. The Bulgarian government wants to end scrutiny of its human rights abuses. We can't let them ǀ View

I have notified the relevant authorities at the United Nations about what is taking place in Bulgaria. Activities of this type directed against human rights defenders have no place in a rule of law state, let alone an EU state.

Greece

Greek police smash alleged €500,000 baby-smuggling network

Greek police, backed by Europol, say they have uncovered a €500,000 network that sold unborn children for adoption and eggs from vulnerable women.

Bulgaria

Sow row as Bulgaria accuses Romanian tourists over African Swine Fever

A diplomatic row has broken out between Bulgaria and Romania over African Swine Fever (ASF).

Bulgaria

Pork industry at risk as swine fever hits farms across Eastern Europe

Pork industry at risk as swine fever hits farms across Eastern Europe. More than 120 000 pigs have been slaughtered in Bulgaria in an attempt to limit the number of swine fever cases.

Sport

California boxing license returned to Bulgarian athlete who forcibly kissed reporter

California boxing license returned to Bulgarian athlete who forcibly kissed reporter

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