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Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry advises of forthcoming strike by air traffic controllers in France

October 5, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff

Air traffic controllers in France have announced a strike from October 7 to 9, Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry said. The strike

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Russian hybrid threats: EU renews sanctions

October 3, 2025October 3, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Russia

European Union ministers decided on October 3 to prolong individual restrictive measures against those responsible for Russia’s destabilising actions abroad

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VDL: Agreement with Ukraine on spending 2B euro on drones

September 30, 2025September 30, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Nato, Russia, Ukraine

The European Commission (EC) and Ukraine have agreed with Ukraine that a total of two billion euro will be spent

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The Sofia Globe Monday digest: September 29

September 29, 2025October 6, 2025 ADJ

Sofia woke slow; the systems did not. Long before the coffee kicks in, Europe’s new borders are already awake —

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EU leaders congratulate Sandu on her pro-European party’s victory in Moldova’s elections

September 29, 2025September 29, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Moldova, Russia

Leaders of the European Union extended congratulations on September 29 to Moldovan President Maia Sandu after her pro-European Party of

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European Commission adopts 19th package of sanctions on Russia

September 19, 2025September 19, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

The European Commission (EC) adopted on September 19 the 19th package of sanctions on Russia, EC President Ursula von der

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EU ministers adopt recommendation on transition from temporary protection for displaced Ukrainians

September 16, 2025September 16, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Ukraine

European Union ministers have agreed on a common framework for displaced Ukrainians to ensure a sustainable return and reintegration into

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EU granted 3.5 million first residence permits to non-EU nationals in 2024

September 12, 2025September 12, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff

In 2024, 3.5 million first residence permits were issued in the EU to non-EU citizens, an 8.3 per cent decline (-315 700) compared with 2023,

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VDL in pitch for unity: ‘Europe is in a fight’

September 10, 2025September 10, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Israel, Media, Russia, Ukraine

Europe is in a fight, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in her State of the European Union

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