In Belgium

European Parliament scandals with a Greek twist

Since the last European elections in 2019, 163 complaints have been lodged against MEPs for workplace harassment, fraud, nepotism, financing and, even espionage for Russia, according to Belgian newspaper La Libre in February.

Of the 21 Greek MEPs, at least five have dealt with the justice system and were investigated for criminal and non-criminal offenses.

Over 700 new infections, two deaths as Covid hospitalisations climb

Ljubljana – Slovenia recorded well over 700 new coronavirus infections for a second time this week as 741 cases were reported for Friday. This was as hospitalisations and intensive case cases climbed to what would be a third tier of restrictions under a new emerging government Covid rules strategy. Two patients died.

Covid-19 in Bulgaria: Wearing Face Masks in Crowded Outdoor Spaces is Obligatory in Vratsa

Due to the significant increase in the number of newly registered Covid-19 cases in Vratsa (North-Western Bulgaria) and following a proposal by the Municipal Operational Headquarters, additional anti-epidemic measures will be introduced there for the period until March 18. The measures are temporary and can be changed depending on the epidemiological situation.