Rumen Radev, Russia-friendly ex-fighter pilot, sweeps Bulgaria's election - Reuters

Rumen Radev, Russia-friendly ex-fighter pilot, sweeps Bulgaria's election  Reuters

Bulgaria’s Radev Wins 45%, Gerb Has 13% With All Votes Counted - Bloomberg.com

Bulgaria’s Radev Wins 45%, Gerb Has 13% With All Votes Counted  Bloomberg.com

Ferrero Confirms EU Raids at Offices - WSJ

Ferrero Confirms EU Raids at Offices  WSJ

Revamping EU merger rules is not a cure-all

A bigger priority is completing the single market and streamlining corporate law

Bulgaria’s Kremlin-friendly ex-president wins election in landslide - CNN

Bulgaria’s Kremlin-friendly ex-president wins election in landslide  CNN

All votes counted in Bulgaria: pro-Russian Radev's party wins

Bulgaria’s former president’s party has secured a majority in the Bulgarian parliament, winning 44.59% of the vote.

By Olha Kovalchuk

Why Spain’s outreach to China offers a viable model for Europe

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s fourth visit to Beijing in four years has once again drawn attention across Europe and the Atlantic, but perhaps less scepticism than before. In an era marked by intensifying US-China rivalry, geopolitical fragmentation and the European Union’s emphasis on “de-risking”, Spain’s sustained engagement with China is often seen as a strategic divergence from Brussels. That reading, however, underestimates both Spain’s intentions and the broader shift under wa...

By Miguel Otero-Iglesias,Mario Esteban

European Film Industry Up in Arms Over Planned Creative Europe MEDIA Program Overhaul

European trade organizations representing the full film industry sector spectrum are up in arms against the EU Commission’s plans to make major changes to its Creative Europe funding program by combining its culture and media strands under the so-called AgoraEU initiative. As the deadline looms for the new 2028-2034 financial framework to be implemented in […]

By Nvivarelli

EU to widen Iran sanctions to those who block Hormuz - The Straits Times

EU to widen Iran sanctions to those who block Hormuz  The Straits Times

Over $71bn needed over next decade to rebuild Gaza: UN, EU

More than $71 billion will be needed over the next decade for recovery and reconstruction in war-ravaged Gaza, according to a European Union and United Nations assessment published on Monday. In their final Gaza Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA), the United Nations and the European Union said that more than two years of war in the Palestinian territory “has led to unprecedented loss of life and a catastrophic humanitarian crisis”. “Recovery and reconstruction needs are estimated at aro...

By none@none.com (AFP)

Gaza needs over $71 billion over next decade to rebuild: UN, EU

More than $71 billion will be needed over the coming decade to support recovery and reconstruction efforts in Gaza devastated by two years of Israeli attacks, an assessment by the...

UN Warns of ‘Catastrophic Hunger’ as Myanmar Runs Low On Fertilizer, Fuel - The Irrawaddy

UN Warns of ‘Catastrophic Hunger’ as Myanmar Runs Low On Fertilizer, Fuel  The Irrawaddy

Ukraine defines framework with EU to unblock aid – Zelensky

Ukraine has defined a framework for cooperation with the European Union aimed at unblocking a support package for the country and extending restrictions on Russia.

Bangladesh to work with EU on innovation ecosystem, startups - Dhaka Tribune

Bangladesh to work with EU on innovation ecosystem, startups  Dhaka Tribune

Over $71 bn needed to rebuild Gaza, say UN, EU

A new joint assessment by the UN and EU estimates the Gaza reconstruction cost will be over $71 billion to rebuild infrastructure, housing, and services. Read More: https://punchng.com/over-71-bn-needed-to-rebuild-gaza-say-un-eu/

By Punch Newspapers

EU hosts Palestinian leader in conference on security and peace in Gaza, West Bank - Naharnet

EU hosts Palestinian leader in conference on security and peace in Gaza, West Bank  Naharnet

Future UN chief: Who are the four contenders to succeed Guterres? - Seneweb

Future UN chief: Who are the four contenders to succeed Guterres?  Seneweb