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EC proposes new rules ‘to make seamless travel across Europe a reality’

May 13, 2026May 13, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff

The European Commission (EC) is proposing new rules “to make seamless travel across Europe a reality,” the EC said on

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The Sofia Globe Monday digest: May 4

May 4, 2026May 11, 2026 ADJ

The shortcut wants the whole road Kade Lovell, a nine-year-old boy from St. Cloud, Minnesota, signed up for the St.

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EU foreign policy chief on World Press Freedom Day: Independent media is a cornerstone of any democratic society

May 2, 2026May 2, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Media

Democracy cannot exist without a free press and independent media is a cornerstone of any democratic society, European Union foreign

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The Sofia Globe Monday digest: April 27

April 27, 2026May 3, 2026 ADJ

Sovereignty Is Not a PDF Apple announced that Tim Cook will become executive chairman on September 1, and that John

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Romania summons Russian ambassador after drone damages building

April 25, 2026April 25, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Romania, Russia, Ukraine

Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu ordered the Russian ambassador in Bucharest summoned after a Russian drone used in attacks on

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Forty years since Chornobyl disaster: EU slams Russian attacks on site

April 25, 2026April 25, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

On the eve of the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl nuclear power station disaster, the European Commission and EU foreign

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EU adopts 20th package of sanctions against Russia

April 23, 2026April 23, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

The Council of the European Union adopted on April 23 a far-reaching 20th package of restrictive measures comprising 120 further individual

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Council of the EU approves 90 billion euro support loan to Ukraine

April 23, 2026April 23, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Hungary, Russia, Ukraine

The Council of the European Union adopted on April 23 the final key piece of legislation underpinning a 90 billion

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New rules for pets travelling in the EU

April 22, 2026April 22, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff

The EU rules for the non-commercial movement of pets have been updated on April 22 to reinforce pet safety and

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