EU accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova to begin on June 15
All European Union member states have agreed to open the first accession negotiations cluster with Ukraine and Moldova, European Council
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European Commission puts forward 21st sanctions package against Russia over war on Ukraine
European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen announced on June 9 the proposed 21st package of sanctions against Russia
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Strait of Hormuz: EU adopts new sanctions against Iran
European Union foreign ministers approved on June 8 restrictive measures against two individuals and one entity under the extended legal
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EC: EU deploying largest-ever wildfire response for summer 2026
With wildfire risks rising across Europe, the European Commission (EC) is helping finance and coordinate the deployment of a record
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Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry warns of national strike in Portugal on June 3
A national 24-hour strike will be held in Portugal on June 3 2026, Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry said. Difficulties are expected
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The Sofia Globe Monday digest: June 1
The Pope walked into a Ferrari sorry AI… why the heck the pop is suddenly into everything…? Not literally, though
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Romania expels Russian consul general after drone hits residential building, injuring two
In response to the incident in which a Russian drone hit a residential building, Romania has declared the Russian consul
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Romania summons Russian ambassador after Russian drone crashes into residential building, injuring two
The Russian ambassador to Romania was summoned to the Foreign Ministry in Bucharest on May 29 after a drone of
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Council of Europe’s anti-racism commission warns of alarming levels of hate speech
In its annual report published on May 28, the Council of Europe’s body ECRI (European Commission against Racism and Intolerance) voices its deep concern
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