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EU Launches Probe Into TikTok for Potential Breach of Digital Services Act During Romanian Election
The European Commission has initiated formal proceedings against TikTok, suspecting the platform of violating the Digital Services Act (DSA) in relation to its role in the Romanian presidential election. The investigation follows allegations of Russian interference in the election, particularly on TikTok, as identified by Romania's intelligence services.
Türkiye takes helm of NATO’s mine countermeasures unit
The command of NATO's countermeasures group responsible for naval mine operations and training in the Mediterranean, Black Sea and Aegean has been transferred from Romania to Türkiye.
Turkish Naval Capt. Kürşat Kurnaz assumed the command from Romania's Capt. Sebastian Barote during a ceremony held at the Mine Fleet Command in the Turkish coastal city of Erdek.
The avoidable criticism to bankers, K.M. from Lebanon to Brussels and from Ioannina to Lapland with Meloni, the kings and citizenship
-Greetings, in the aftermath of the recent budget debate and its approval, I am jotting down some thoughts and observations. So, first of all, everyone is wondering why bankers had to wait for the government to legislate in order to cut fees that cost no more than 35 million euros per bank when their profits range from 800 million to 1 billion euros each.
Bulgaria Joins Schengen Fully by Land: What Changes on January 1, 2025?
The European Union has officially approved Bulgaria and Romania as full members of the Schengen area. The decision, announced on Thursday at a meeting of EU interior ministers in Brussels, comes after the two countries partially joined Schengen by air and sea in March.
Common Agricultural Policy: Debate on external convergence of payments resumes
The issue of external convergence of payments in the Common Agricultural Policy 2024-2034 is gradually returning to the forefront of the discussions of the agriculture ministers.
Among the Member States of the European Union there are differences in the level of payments, especially between the “old” and the “new” members of the “27”.
Bulgaria Drawn in Tough Group for 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
The European qualification draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by the USA, Mexico, and Canada, took place today at FIFA headquarters in Zurich. Bulgaria's national football team was drawn into Group E, alongside either Spain or the Netherlands, Turkey, and Georgia.
Moldova Prepares for Energy Crisis with 60-Day State of Emergency
On December 15th, Moldova will introduce a state of emergency nationwide for a duration of 60 days due to concerns over a potential halt in Russian gas supplies starting January 1st.
Interior Minister: Bulgaria Will Not Become a Migrant Buffer After Schengen Accession
Bulgaria's accession to the Schengen area by land will not result in the country becoming a migrant buffer, Acting Interior Minister Atanas Ilkov stated during a briefing following the EU Council's final decision. Ilkov described the event as a historic achievement for Bulgaria, marking December 12, 2024, as a significant date for Bulgarian citizens, businesses, and institutions.
Bulgaria's Fading Appeal to Investors: IT Sector Grapples with Challenges
The IT industry in Bulgaria is set to end 2024 without any growth in employment numbers and with decreasing revenue growth, according to Iliya Krastev, chairman of AIBEST. During the annual report presentation, he noted that the country's lack of a functional government and clear economic vision has led neighboring nations to capitalize on this instability.
EU lets Bulgaria and Romania fully integrate into Europe’s ID-check-free travel zone
European Union ministers on Thursday agreed to let Bulgaria and Romania fully integrate into Europe's ID-check-free travel zone, known as the Schengen area, by lifting land border controls from next year, the EU's Hungarian presidency said.
EU states agree full Schengen accession for Bulgaria, Romania
EU states on Thursday cleared Bulgaria and Romania to become full members of the borderless Schengen zone from the start of next year, officials said.
"It is a historic moment to finally welcome Bulgaria and Romania," said Hungarian Interior Minister Sandor Pinter, whose country holds the EU's rotating presidency.
Schengen Membership to Boost Bulgarian Economy by 500 Million Leva Annually
The Bulgarian economy is expected to gain significantly from the country's admission to the Schengen area, with annual economic benefits estimated at 500 million leva. The Bulgarian Industrial Capital Association (BICA) expressed optimism that the removal of border controls will have an immediate impact, not only on transport companies but also on Bulgarian citizens.
Reactions Pour In as Bulgaria Joins Schengen: A Historic Milestone for the Country
Interior Minister Atanas Ilkov expressed immense pride and emotion as Bulgaria was officially accepted as a full member of the Schengen Area, with land border controls set to be abolished starting January 1, 2025.
Schengen Membership Secured: Bulgaria to Become Full Member from January 2025
Bulgaria and Romania will officially become full members of the Schengen area starting on January 1, 2025. This decision was confirmed today during a meeting of the EU Council of Justice and Home Affairs.
Russian Propaganda Campaign in Bulgaria and Romania Uncovered: 69 Million Euros Funneled for Disinformation
A group of Bulgarian cybersecurity experts, known as BG Elves, has revealed that the Russian Federation has spent 69 million euros to fund a large-scale propaganda and interference campaign targeting Bulgaria and Romania. According to BG Elves, the funds were channeled through small, difficult-to-detect transactions, with amounts as low as 5,000 euros each.