Senator Ben Cardin Won’t Seek Re-election in Maryland
His retirement is likely to draw a number of Democrats and Republicans to compete for the seat. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
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Biden to Meet Marcos in Washington as Tensions Grow With China
The Filipino leader’s four-day visit is meant to send a message to China amid conflict over Taiwan and the South China Sea. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
Kentucky Governor’s Race Splinters Republicans Ahead of Primary
Kentucky Republicans are fighting over a nominee to challenge the Democratic governor, with a longtime Mitch McConnell ally squaring off against a wealthy former Trump administration ambassador. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
The Brief — Save the dates: 14 and 21 May
May 2023 will offer two political shows not to be missed: presidential and parliamentary elections in Turkey on 14 May and parliamentary elections in Greece on 21 May. In both countries, who have difficult bilateral relations, the stakes are high.…
Bulgarian government investigated over Russia sanctions implementation
The Bulgarian government is being investigated for how it has implemented EU sanctions against Russia, the Prosecutor’s Office said on Friday as Chief Prosecutor Ivan Geshev was on a visit to Moldova and Ukraine. In February, EURACTIV reported that Bulgaria had not…
Romania to renegotiate national recovery plan
Romania will send proposals to the European Commission to amend its National Recovery and Resilience Plan, the Ministry of European Investments and Projects announced on Saturday. The ministry cites the possibility of changing the national recovery plan in case of…
Kosovar PM, Greek FM meet for 10th time in two years
Kosovo’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti held a meeting at the Delphi Forum with Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias, the latest in a series of high-level meetings between the two countries, leading to whispers Athens could change its stance on non-recognition…
HIV cases on the rise in Albania
The number of people diagnosed with HIV and AIDS is increasing in Albania, with eight cases diagnosed since the beginning of 2023, showing a year-on-year rise. According to a report from the Institute of Public Health, the new cases included…
Trickling Tax Revenue Complicates Debt Limit Talks
The Treasury Department’s ability to delay a default, the so-called X-date, hinges on how fast the money is coming in. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
Spanish PM announces €1.3 billion vocational training boost amid key election year
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Saturday announced a new package worth € 1.3 billion to strengthen vocational training amid record-high youth unemployment and with regional and general elections looming. On Saturday, Sánchez (PSOE/S&D) spoke at a socialist rally in Pamplona (Basque Country,…