EU takes Slovakia to court for not closing 21 landfills
The European Commission has decided to sue Slovakia in EU Court for failing to respect the EU directive on landfills with regard to a total of 21 decommissioned sites. Under…
January 27, 2023
Von der Leyen urges EU states to step up on migration
Migration is still a critical concern for the bloc and one where citizens expect a strong response, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urged heads of state in a…
For 2024 Democratic Convention, Finalist Cities Include Atlanta, Chicago and New York
Atlanta, Chicago and New York are finalists, and local Democrats are eager to bend President Biden’s ear to host what would be his formal nomination event. Send any friend a…
Ukraine Corruption Scandal Stokes Longstanding Aid Concerns in U.S.
A top State Department official said the ouster of several Ukrainian officials this week after corruption charges “sends a very strong signal.” Send any friend a story As a subscriber,…
Slovenia introduces new set of energy price caps
The government has introduced a new cap on natural gas prices in district heating systems for users such as schools and community health centres in what is yet another in…
Bulgaria summons back ambassador amid rising tensions with Skopje
Bulgaria summoned its ambassador to North Macedonia, Angel Angelov, back to Sofia as tensions continue to simmer between the two countries. Following the assault of Macedonian-Bulgarian Hristian Pendikov in Ohrid,…
Hungary will amend university law to secure EU funding, minister says
Hungary will amend legislation in March to address Brussels’ concerns about government-linked politicians holding seats on university boards in order to restore European Union funding for students and teachers, a…
EU Envoy Lajcak: Internationals won’t repeat Balkan mistakes in Kosovo
The international community has made mistakes in the Balkans but this will not be repeated with the establishment of the Association of Serb Municipalities in Kosovo, the EU’s special envoy…
Albania commemorates Holocaust memorial day with special parliamentary session
Albania’s parliament held a special session on Thursday to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust on the occasion of International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the…
Greek politicians prepare for tough clash over wiretapping scandal
The Greek parliament will vote on Friday on a non-confidence motion filed by the main opposition Syriza party (EU Left) against centre-right New Democracy (EPP) after it was confirmed that…