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Bulgaria and Poland to increase climate adaptation and just transition

Bulgaria and Poland's energy and climate plans still need to fill some gaps.

World News

First Romania-Bulgaria flight takes place after partial Schengen entry

The first Schengen zone flight between Romania and Bulgaria took place the day after the countries partially joined Europe’s ID-check-free travel zone.

Destinations

Bulgaria and Romania open up to more tourists: Here’s what to expect

The Balkan countries started the process of joining the Schengen Area on 31 March.

World News

Romania and Bulgaria partly join Schengen area

A veto from Austria means the new status will not apply for land routes, due to concerns of an influx of refugees.

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Bulgaria

Bulgaria's Orthodox Christian church leader dies after long illness

The 78-year-old had been hospitalised with lung disease since November last year.

Europe News

Euroviews. We should learn from Bulgaria’s no-nonsense approach to antisemitism

As antisemitism has risen to record levels all over the world in recent months, the Bulgarian government is to be commended for understanding rapidly evolving attacks on Jews and the Jewish State, Robert Singer and Prof Rumyana Marinova-Christidi write.

Bulgaria

Bulgaria issues EU entry ban against 2 Russians accuse of espionage

The two Russians were living in Bulgaria under aliases as part of a mission to infiltrate foreign countries.

Business

Are these the five easiest European countries to start a business?

Euronews Business takes a closer look at the five European countries that could be the best place to start a business.

World News

Farmers protests continue in Italy, Spain and Bulgaria

Farmers are demanding changes in European Union farming policies and measures to combat production cost hikes

World News

Turkey, Bulgaria and Romania sign deal to tackle Black Sea mines

The agreement will establish a task group between the three NATO countries to deal with mines that drift into their waters from the war in Ukraine.

Europe News

Romania, Bulgaria to partially enter Schengen after deal with Austria

Romania and Bulgaria have struck an agreement with Austria to partially join Europe's borderless Schengen travel zone by March 2024, Bucharest and Sofia have confirmed.

Europe News

Austria proposes 'Air Schengen' for Romania and Bulgaria

Austria has softened its veto on the Schengen accession of Romania and Bulgaria by proposing the abolition of border checks at airports.

wellbeing

This year's EU happiness index is out. Where does your country place?

The top spot has been held by Austria while German citizens are far less happy than before, according to new EU data.

Europe News

Austria still opposed to Schengen accession of Romania and Bulgaria

Austria is still firmly opposed to the long-coveted Schengen accession of Romania and Bulgaria, arguing the passport-free area needs to become "better" before becoming "bigger."

Culture news

Legendary soothsayer's 2024 predictions: Putin assassination and more

As if 2023 hasn't been challenging enough...

Culture news

Satirical Putin play defies pro-Kremlin sentiment in Bulgaria

The play, adapted by director Galin Stoev, portrays President Putin in a unique, satirical light and addresses war crimes in Ukraine.

World News

Snowfall in eastern Europe leaves 1 person dead, many without electric

In Bulgaria, the government has declared a state of emergency in large parts of the country.

Green News

Pollution is on the rise at the border between Romania and Bulgaria

Hours-long border queues are taking a climate toll in Bulgaria and Romania. Could entry into the Schengen Area help?

Economy

Which European countries have the highest and lowest salaries?

Switzerland and Iceland are two of the highest paying countries across the EU and EEA, whereas Bulgaria and Romania have the lowest wages.

Europe News

Bulgaria 'hostage' to Schengen Area debate, says country's PM

The Eastern European country was blocked from joining the passport-free zone at the start of the year.

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