UN refugee agency launches Compass: Network of refugee community centres in Bulgaria
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, in collaboration with partners, launched on April 30 the Compass Bulgaria Network of Protection and
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European Parliament approves extension of temporary trade support measures for Ukraine
The European Parliament voted on April 23 to endorse the extension of temporary trade liberalisation measures for Ukraine, in a
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EU leaders urge swift adoption of proposed transfer of Russian frozen assets to Ukraine
European Union leaders have welcomed progress on the proposals to direct extraordinary revenues from Russia’s frozen assets to benefit Ukraine,
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Sponsor of Kremlin projects nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
Against the backdrop of the Ukrainian army preparing to repel the next offensive by Russian troops, with the support of
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Record post-winter gas storage levels in Europe
Europe is emerging from its second winter since Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, European Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson said on
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Bulgaria: Supreme court overturns ruling against dismantling of Soviet Army Monument
Bulgaria’s Supreme Administrative Court has overturned an earlier ruling by the Sofia City Administrative Court ordering a halt to the
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Bulgaria’s caretaker Defence Minister: Aid to Ukraine to continue, further opportunities considered
Bulgaria’s aid to Ukraine will continue, caretaker Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov said on taking office on April 9. “The battle
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EU ministers approve continued encouragement of voluntary gas demand reduction measures
The Council of the European Union formally adopted on March 25 the recommendation that encourages member states to continue reducing their gas
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EC proposes increased tariffs on Russian and Belarusian grain products
The European Commission (EC) is today proposing to increase the tariffs on imports into the EU of cereals, oilseeds, and derived
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