EU lawmakers endorse new border and coast guard agency
European Union lawmakers endorsed plans to bring together the EU’s Frontex border agency and national border management authorities, to help
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Month: July 2016
Estonian PM: ‘Putin’s aggressive behaviour made Russia a threat’
Vladimir Putin has made Russia into a threat for neighbouring states, Estonian Prime Minister Taavi Roivas warned in an exclusive
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Poland’s ruling party rushes new legislation on Constitutional Tribunal
Poland’s ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party Wednesday, after debating late into the night before, hurried legislation aimed at alleviating
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Lithuania moves to tempt foreign IT specialists from non-EU countries
The Lithuanian parliament has approved legal amendments that will make it easier for Lithuanian employers to hire foreign staff and
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Traffic restrictions in Sofia for Israeli president’s visit on July 7
Sofia city hall said that it was imposing traffic restrictions in the centre of the city, prompted by the visit
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Bulgarian government approves anti-terrorism bill
Bulgaria’s Cabinet approved on July 6 2016 an anti-terrorism bill that will give far-reaching powers to the police, military and
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Bulgaria’s GERB party proposes November 6 and 13 as presidential election dates
Bulgarian Prime Minister Boiko Borissov’s centre-right GERB party is proposing holding the first round of the country’s 2016 presidential elections
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Sofia City Court hands Ataka leader Siderov probation, fine for hooliganism
Sofia City Court sentenced Ataka party leader Volen Siderov July 5 2016 to two years of probation and a fine
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EU leaders reassure Balkan nations following Brexit
European leaders gave assurances to Balkan nations that Britain’s vote to leave the European Union will not stop plans to
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