Core inflation in Spain hits record not seen since 1986
Core inflation in Spain hit a new record in February, a level not seen in the last 37 years, despite all price containment measures implemented by Sanchez’s left-wing government. Inflation…
March 2023
Third of asphalt missing from EU-financed Bulgarian highway, says minister
A third of the asphalt covering the highway ring road around the Bulgarian capital is simply gone, announced Regional Development Minister Ivan Shishkov, who, together with Vencislav Angelov, the head…
Serbia to receive largest-ever EU grant to build fast railway
Serbia will receive a non-repayable EU grant of €610
Bullying in Albania increases, viral violent videos shock audiences
Bullying in Albanian schools is on the rise, almost doubling in the last year, impacting boys more than girls, but also escalating into violence that has shocked the public during…
Kosovo boycott of Serbian products picks up steam but imports remain high
A campaign for Kosovo businesses to stop buying and selling Serbian products is picking up; however, the amounts of goods imported by Pristina from its neighbour totalled almost €18 million…
Two trains collide in Greece, at least 32 killed, 85 injured
Two trains collided head-on in Greece killing at least 32 people and injuring 85 late on Tuesday night, the fire brigade said, but the cause of the deadliest rail crash…
Centre-right ‘dirty mission’ against Podemos shocks Spain
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Frontex warned Italy of possible ‘large number of people’ before shipwreck
The Italian authorities disregarded warnings from the EU border and coast agency Frontex, based on reconnaissance signals, that a ship which eventually sank off its coast might be carrying a…
Nordic social democrats want to strengthen cooperation on security
To plan a common defence policy across Nordic countries, security matters should be more deeply rooted in the everyday work of parliaments, including creating a Nordic security and defence body,…
Czech minister: Debate on EU reform should gain momentum during Spanish presidency
Discussions on EU enlargement and institutional reform of the EU’s decision-making process will be intense when Spain takes over the EU Council presidency, according to Czech Minister for European Affairs…