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Security situation in Black Sea: Nato steps up surveillance and reconnaissance

July 26, 2023July 26, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff Nato, Russia, Ukraine

Nato and Allies are stepping up surveillance and reconnaissance in the Black Sea region, including with maritime patrol aircraft and

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Bulgaria among EU countries helping fight wildfires in Greece

July 26, 2023July 26, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff Greece

As several countries grapple with rapidly spreading wildfires, the European Union is stepping in to reinforce firefighting efforts and provide

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New rules to reduce final energy consumption at EU level by 11.7% in 2030

July 25, 2023July 25, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff

EU ministers adopted on July 25 new rules to reduce final energy consumption at EU level by 11.7 per cent

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EU ministers agree regulation for more recharging stations across Europe

July 25, 2023July 25, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff energy

From 2025 onwards, fast recharging stations of at least 150kW for cars and vans need to be installed every 60km

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Forest fires in Greece: EU mobilises firefighting assistance

July 24, 2023July 24, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff Greece

The EU civil protection mechanism is channelling support to help combat forest fires in Greece, which is currently facing a very

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Proposal for EU to provide 5B euro a year over next four years for Ukraine’s defence needs

July 21, 2023July 21, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

It is proposed that the European Union creates a dedicated section under the European Peace Facility to provide up to

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EU renews sanctions over Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine

July 20, 2023July 20, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

European Union foreign ministers decided on July 20 to prolong by six months, until January 31 2024, the restrictive measures

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Moldova: EU ministers approve renewal of temporary trade liberalisation measures

July 20, 2023July 20, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff Moldova

The Council of the EU adopted on July 20 a regulation which renews and expands the temporary suspension of all

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Eurobarometer poll: Low levels of financial literacy across the EU

July 18, 2023July 18, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff

Only 18 per cent of EU citizens have a high level of financial literacy, 64 per cent a medium level,

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