Tag: Bulgaria
Magpie: Finland is not ready to return to the EU’s ban on combustion engine vehicles
“If the result achieved through negotiations is allowed to differ from one side, it will also differ from the other parties. For this reason, the compromises reached should not be revisited. It paralyzes EU decision-making and makes it unpredictable,” he said comment For YLE on Monday. Germany, Bulgaria, Italy and Poland have formed a minority […]
France seeks ‘pro-nuclear alliance’ for EU energy talks
France is planning a meeting in Sweden on Tuesday with 12 other EU countries, with the aim of building an alliance of states to advocate nuclear power in the EU’s energy policy. The meeting, initiated by French Energy Minister Agnes Pannier-Runacher on the sidelines of a meeting of EU energy ministers in Stockholm, will focus […]
ATP roundup: Jiri Lehecka upsets Doha top seed Andrey Rublev
Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic took down Russian No. 1 seed Andrey Rublev 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the quarterfinals of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open on Thursday in Doha. Rublev, who survived a third-set tiebreak to defeat Dutch opponent Tallon Griekspoor in the previous round, fired 10 aces but was unable to break Lehecka’s serve […]
Letter from HE Deniz Çakari, Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey
The earthquakes have affected a large area that consists of 10 cities and is home to a total of 13.5 million people, i.e. almost a sixth of the country’s total population. To give you a better idea of the earthquake, the earthquake area is larger than several European countries, such as Austria, Switzerland or Bulgaria, […]
WTA roundup: Top seeds roll in Dubai
The top two seeds in the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships lost a combined three matches while prevailing in the second round on Tuesday in the United Arab Emirates. No. 1 Iga Swiatek of Poland, the reigning French Open and US Open champion, beat Canada’s Leylah Fernandez 6-1, 6-1 and No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka of […]
Bulgaria is second in the EU in the number of people killed on the roads
Romania and Bulgaria report the highest number of victims in road accidents in the EU in relation to the size of the population, according to data from the European Commission. The countries’ overall ranking by number of deaths has not changed significantly compared to the period before the pandemic – in 2022, the roads were […]
Decline in gas consumption in the EU
Natural gas consumption in the EU has decreased by 19.3% in the period August 2022 – January 2023, the decrease in Bulgaria is below 25%, compared to the average gas consumption for the same months (August – January) between 2017 and 2022. Council Regulation (EU) 2022/1369 on coordinated measures to reduce demand for natural gas, […]
Several nations are sending search and rescue teams to Trkiye
ANKARA – Several nations have dispatched search and rescue teams to southern Trkiye in the wake of two deadly earthquakes that hit 10 provinces. Azerbaijan was the first country to send a team shortly after a Level 4 alert was declared that included a call for international aid in the quake-hit areas. More than 400 […]
Banned pesticides still widely used: How EU Member States misuse emergency authorizations
Report “Banned pesticides are still in use in the EU” shows that many of these toxic substances were still in widespread use in recent years. This is done using an emergency loophole in the law. We analyzed the emergency permits for 24 pesticide active substances from 2019–2022. These pesticides have either been proven to be […]
The mastermind behind the Einár kidnapping – and the spiral of violence in Stockholm
On Christmas morning, a 27-year-old man is shot dead in Rinkeby and this will be the start of a spiral of violence in southern Stockholm in particular, including several explosions that will take place at the end of 2022 and the beginning of 2023 – and in this episode we will do our best to […]
Russify your name: What is your name in Russia
Christianity has exerted the greatest influence on Russian first names. Let’s take a closer look at the Russian equivalents of popular names for men. The entire collection of modern Russian names can be divided into two large groups. 1. The first group includes names conventionally classified as “native”: – native Slavic names (Vladimir, Vsevolod, Vadim, […]
Romanian Member of Parliament: We have no chance for Schengen in 2023
“Romania has no chance to enter Schengen in 2023,” said the leader of the Romanian People’s Movement Party (PMP) and member of the European Parliament, Eugen Tomac, in an interview with Radio France Internationale (RFI). According to him, the government in Bucharest should consider suing the Court of the European Union, BTA reported. “I am […]
The World Cup that made Pele “immortal”
Football legend Pele, who died on December 29, went down in history not only as an incredible striker but also as the only man to win the World Cup three times. FRANCE 24 takes a look back at the three World Cups that would result in Fifa naming Pele “the immortal”. PeleThe WC’s undisputed ambassador, […]
Pele’s Obituary: From Humble Origins to Immortality
by Michael Place RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) — Pele was three months shy of his 10th birthday when he made a promise to his father Dondinho. The pair had just listened to a radio broadcast of Uruguay’s 2-1 victory over Brazil in the deciding match of the 1950 World Cup at Rio de […]
Why Russians name shoes, tools and weapons after foreign women
The Russian language, rich in metaphors, surprises many foreigners with the fact that some things are literally feminative of other nationalities. But don’t rush to accuse Russians of misogyny! It’s all about linguistic tradition. The complete coincidence of words denoting a representative of a nationality and an event (or object) is called “homonymy”. In our […]
Life expectancy in the US drops to lowest in a generation
The combination of the COVID-19 pandemic and high levels of opioid overdose deaths reduced life expectancy in the United States for the second year in a row in 2021, with a child born that year expected to live 76.4 years, the lowest since 1996. according to data from the US Centers for Disease Control and […]
Danish News Round-Up: Majority support Queen to strip grandchildren of titles
Not the best way to handle itAccording to the survey, 44 percent said the Queen had handled the maneuver poorly. “When you write Queen Margrethe’s obituary, you have to say that she had one weak point. She didn’t consider her family’s feelings. The family is part of the ‘business’ and therefore it is important,” he […]
Guest opinion: More war or EU enlargement?
The time is now for the EU to show leadership and put forward – with maximum fanfare – a peace plan between Ukraine and Russia that will absorb both nations as full members of the EU. Proven peacemakerAt first glance, the very idea of the EU stretching from Galway to Vladivostok would seem absurd to […]
EU countries multiply trade with Russia RIA
Some member states have increased trade turnover by more than 200%, the news agency says Three quarters of EU member states increased their trade with Russia in the first eight months of 2022, RIA Novosti reported on Saturday, citing data collected from the bloc’s various national statistics departments. Russia’s trade with Bulgaria and Greece reportedly […]
Official: Bulgaria and Romania outside Schengen, Croatia is included
Croatia has received approval to join Schengen from January 1, 2023, Croatian officials said, quoted by Reuters. However, Bulgaria and Romania remain outside the Schengen area, it became known from a statement by EU Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson.” The final step is complete! The Council’s decision has been adopted – it is now officially […]
We must act for happiness in the happiest country
One can joke that in Finland we hide this happiness deep inside us so as not to annoy our Swedish neighbors. Other more rational voices argue that the happiness index does not measure happiness! Rather, it measures the confidence we have in the future and the extent to which we worry about what may or […]
America’s bravado hides a deeply damaged democracy
America is a nation in decline and exceptionalism has blinded us to a dangerous allegiance, writes Bilal Cleland. What is democracy? Abraham Lincolnin Gettysburg AddressNovember 19, 1863, gave one of the most frequently quoted statements about democracy. He described it as “government of the people, by the people, for the people”. It was a state […]
Single women offered unusual company
A male figure with a teddy bear’s head has been created for those who need snuggles during ?long lonely nights? Loving Bear Puffy, a human-sized plush toy in the shape of a man’s body with “the head of a half-asleep bear”, is an ideal solution for lonely people who crave a cuddle, the creators have […]
Sweden will probably refuse to accept Bulgaria in Schengen
The Swedish government’s proposal to accept Bulgaria, Romania and Croatia in the so-called Schengen agreement will likely be rejected by the parliament in Stockholm. The reason is that the Social Democrats and the Sweden Democrats do not agree on the situation in the fight against corruption and organized crime in these countries. This means that […]
Fortum relies on Russian nuclear fuel until 2030
Matti KattainenFortum’s head of nuclear power told STT that the company operates in accordance with its supplier agreement, but does not agree to speculate whether and when it could stop using Russian fuel. The company has previously announced that it will request bids from supplier candidates when its business licenses and the current supplier agreement […]
Tommy Paul upsets No. 2 Rafael Nadal at the Paris Masters
Seven years into his professional career, Tommy Paul claimed arguably his biggest victory on Wednesday, beating second-seeded Rafael Nadal 3-6, 7-6 (4), 6-1 in the second round of the Rolex Paris Masters. Paul, a 25-year-old native of North Carolina, is ranked 31st in the world and has one ATP Tour Championship in his career. Nadal, […]
EU officials speak out against Scottish nationalist leader over euro
Despite Nicola Sturgeon’s claims, it will be “impossible” for Scotland to join the bloc and not the single currency, officials say. Scotland will need “legally commit” to join the euro if it becomes independent and seeks membership of the European Union, two EU officials told the Herald on Sunday. Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, who […]
An independent Scotland will have to join the euro Brussels
Despite Nicola Sturgeon’s claims, it will be ?impossible? for Scotland to join the EU and not the single currency, officials say Scotland will have to “legally commit” to joining the euro if it becomes independent and seeks membership of the European Union, two EU officials told the Herald on Sunday. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, who […]
RLI: Bulgaria at the bottom of Europe in terms of the rule of law
Bulgaria has improved its results on the rule of law, moving up two positions to 60th from last year’s 62nd place among 140 countries, according to The World Justice Project’s (WJP) Rule of Law Index (RLI) for 2022. The country of Bulgaria has 55 points (1 more than last year) out of a possible 100. […]
ATP roundup: Tommy Paul rally in Stockholm
American eighth-seeded Tommy Paul shook off a tight first-set loss to beat Swedish wildcard Leo Borg 5-7, 6-4, 6-1 in the first round on Tuesday at the Stockholm Open. Paul, ranked No. 31 in the world, fell behind early to Borg, ranked No. 577. But he took care of business, winning 26 of 38 total […]
Media Literacy Index: Bulgaria is the least able to resist fake news
Bulgaria is the country in the European Union most unable to withstand the negative effects of fake news and most vulnerable in the fight against it. This shows the Media Literacy Index for 2022, prepared in the framework of the European Policy Initiative (EuPI) of the Open Society Institute – Sofia, and assesses the potential […]
Bulgaria is negotiating the purchase of used fighter jets
Bulgaria is looking for an interim solution for fighter jets while the US F-16 project takes off. Negotiations are ongoing with Sweden and several other countries, President Rumen Radev announced after the meeting with the European political community in Prague. Radev recalled that at the NATO summit he emphasized “our country’s need for fighter jets […]
Sports Round-Up: Danish fans stay away from the WC in Qatar
Different in Euro 2024Danish fans could have been allocated 3-5,000 tickets for each match, but at present only an average of 700 tickets per game have been sold. Should Denmark qualify for Euro 2024 in Germany, the DBU said it would again take on a greater role in the distribution of tickets to Danish fans. […]
EU chief: New gas pipeline Greece-Bulgaria “means freedom”
SOFIA, Bulgaria: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, chair of the European Union’s executive arm, was in Sofia, Bulgaria on October 1 to witness the opening of a natural gas link between Bulgaria and Greece. Von der Leyen said the importance of the new pipeline was as an example of the EU’s determination to […]
ATP roundup: Daniel Evans struck out in Seoul
Yoshihito Nishioka of Japan toppled fifth seed Daniel Evans of Great Britain 6-2, 7-6 (3) in the first round on Tuesday at the Eugene Korea Open Tennis Championships in Seoul. Evans held a 6-3 edge in aces, saving 10 of 14 break points, but Nishioka won 30 of 43 forehand points to hold on for […]
Ghost plane crashes in the Baltic Sea
A private jet with four on board reportedly flew over half of Europe without anyone in the cockpit, according to the media Swedish authorities have launched a major search and rescue operation after a private jet crashed in the sea off the coast of Latvia, Swedish and German media report. The jet, which took off […]
Bulgarians leave the family home at the oldest age – Top 5 in the EU
Bulgaria is one of the countries in the EU where young people leave the family home at the oldest age (30.3 years). This is indicated by current data from Eurostat. Bulgaria also has one of the largest gender gaps after Romania (a difference of 3.5 years), with men leaving their parents at 32.0 years and […]
A high percentage of people in Denmark have more than one job
Even gender rolesThe gender composition of people working more than one job in Denmark was quite equal, with 7.0 percent of women and 7.1 percent of men. The EU average was 4.3 percent for women and 3.6 percent for men. In Denmark, having more than one job was most common among workers with higher education. […]
Which cities in the world share latitude with Russia (INFOGRAPHICS)
Geographically, Russia lies between the 41st and 81st parallels of north latitude. Do you know which major cities in the world are further south or further north than, for example, Moscow? Let’s start from the south and go north. So, that one Russia’s southernmost point, in the Republic of Dagestan, located on 41st degree of […]
50 Finnish firefighters are going to help fight wildfires in Greece
About 50 firefighters from Finland are leaving for Greece to help the country extinguish wildfires in hot weather. The first group of about twenty firefighters will leave on Monday and they are to stay in the Peloponnese region for two weeks. Then another group of rescue workers of the same size replaces the first. Firefighters […]
Almost half of the EU territory at risk of drought: European Commission
Drought in much of Europe is critical, as early heatwaves exacerbated winter and spring rainfall deficits. River flows in several countries are seriously affected, and the amount of stored water has also been depleted. Overall, this may require extraordinary water and energy management measures in affected countries. According to the European Commission, the lack of […]
The relations between Russia and Turkey have little importance for Finland’s NATO project, Niinistö tells MTV
Turkey stands out from the other defense alliance member countries in that it has maintained a closer bilateral relationship with Russia. However, Niinistö does not believe that the relationship is uncomplicated or that the relationship will certainly grow closer under the prevailing circumstances. “It’s worth keeping in mind that while there may be smiles in […]
Russian cessation of gas supply to Germany could mean economic disaster for certain Danish companies
The largest single pipeline transporting Russian gas to Germany – the Nord Stream 1 pipeline – was shut down this morning for routine maintenance. But while it is scheduled to reopen on July 21, Germany is preparing for a prolonged shutdown of its energy supply. The work on the 1,220-kilometer-long pipeline is an annual event […]
Russian rulers who fought bravely in battle
They could have hidden behind the backs of their warriors, but instead they always rushed into battle. Prince Svyatoslav Igorevich Leo Xao Grand Prince Svyatoslav Igorevich of Kyiv always preferred war over all other occupations and even government affairs. “Alexander (Macedonian) of our ancient history”, as the Russian historian Nikolai Karamzin characterized Svyatoslav, fought breathlessly […]
Russia is now the biggest threat: NATO “can adapt its policies accordingly”
As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth month, NATO leaders will meet in Madrid for their annual conference on June 28-30 to discuss key security issues facing the military alliance, including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and China’s growing influence. NATO has also announced its decision to accelerate previously neutral Sweden and Finland membership applications […]
The EU will supply the first batch of monkeypox vaccines to Spain
In mid-June, the Commission purchased 1 09 090 doses of Imvanex smallpox vaccine manufactured by Bavarian Nordic in Denmark and proposed to start deliveries to European Union (EU) Member States and Norway and Iceland by the end of this month. Vaccine doses are distributed proportionally, with countries reporting the highest number of cases prioritized for […]
What to expect from the NATO Summit in Madrid
NATO leaders will gather in Madrid on June 28-30 for one of the most anticipated meetings the military alliance has held in recent times. As Sweden and Finland aim to free up their path to membership, NATO strengthens its eastern flank, and war-torn Ukraine is desperate for more military support, RFE / RL Europe Editor-in-Chief […]
EU countries use strategies to tackle rising petrol pump prices: report
The main factor driving up prices is the supply problems associated with the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The average price of petrol rose momentarily to more than € 2 per liter as the conflict escalated in February, but the latest rise is part of a steady rise in prices amid a shortage of supply […]
10+ strange Slavic names that the Russians still call their children
The most popular Russian names today are of Greek origin. But what are authentic Slavic names that people in Russia were called and still are called? Here is a list of some of the most common. Most Russian names nowadays are of Greek origin or were interpreted or converted from Greek names. It happened after […]
More than 70% in the EU support economic sanctions against Russia
More than 70% of respondents in the EU agree with the introduction of economic sanctions against Russia, and two thirds believe that stricter sanctions should be introduced. Support for economic sanctions is particularly strong in the Scandinavian countries, the Baltic States, Romania, Poland and Ireland. These results are part of a new landmark EU survey, […]
Support for the euro? the lowest in Bulgaria
Bulgaria and the Czech Republic have the lowest support for the euro among the countries that are about to adopt it. These are the results of a Eurobarometer published today by the European Commission. The vote took place between 20 and 29 April in our country, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Sweden. […]
US Envoy: Ukraine War Has Brought Sea Change in Views of Russia
vienna, austria – VOA’s Eastern Europe bureau chief Myroslava Gongadze discusses the situation in Ukraine with Ambassador Michael Carpenter, U.S. permanent representative to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). The transcript has been edited for clarity: VOA: Thank you so much for this interview on this Russian invasion. The war has tested […]
The war increases Norway’s oil and gas profits. Now it is called to help
STAVANGER, Norway – Europe’s desperate search for alternatives to Russian energy has dramatically increased demand – and the price – for Norway’s oil and gas. When the money flows in, Europe’s second largest natural gas supplier fends off accusations that it is profiting from the war in Ukraine. Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, who is […]
Bulgaria supports Finland and Sweden for NATO
The Council of Ministers adopted a decision approving the draft protocol to the North Atlantic Treaty on Accession of the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden to NATO and authorizing the Interim Governor of the Permanent Delegation of the Republic of Bulgaria to sign on its behalf. of Bulgaria. Within the framework of […]
Bulgarian Author is Nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature
Bulgarian Writer and poet Georgi Gospodinov has been nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature. The proposal was signed by chairwoman Zdravka Evtimova. Bulgaria’s candidacy was sent a few months ago but so far there has been no response from the Swedish Nobel Committee. Georgi Gospodinov is the most awarded Bulgarian writer outside Bulgaria, as […]
Live: Finland says Russia will halt natural gas supplies on Saturday
Russia’s supply of natural gas to Finland will be reduced on Saturday morning, Finnish and Russian energy companies said on Friday, after the Nordic country refused to pay supplier Gazprom in rubles. Follow FRANCE 24’s live blog for the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT + 2). 19:21: Russia increases the attack in […]
Live: Russia says remaining Azovstal defenders have surrendered
Russia’s defence ministry on Friday said the last group of Ukrainian forces holed up in Mariupol’s smashed Azovstal steel works had surrendered, marking an end to a weeks-long siege. Follow FRANCE 24’s liveblog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2). 8:51pm: Russia says remaining Azovstal defenders have surrendered Russia’s defence ministry […]
Russia claims full control of Mariupol after nearly three-month siege
Russia’s defence chief says the country’s forces have taken full control of the massive steel plant in Mariupol that was the last stronghold of Ukrainian resistance in the city. Read our liveblog below to see how the day’s events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+2). 10pm: Wimbledon stripped of ranking points by ATP, WTA […]
Ukraine warns that only talks can end the war as Russia reduces gas from Finland
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned on Saturday that only a diplomatic breakthrough, rather than a direct military victory, could end Russia’s war against his country, as Moscow cuts gas supplies to Finland. After more than 12 weeks of fierce fighting, Ukrainian forces have stopped Russian attempts to conquer Kyiv and the northern city of Kharkiv, […]
Finland will replace Russian gas with the Baltic connection
The supply of natural gas from Russia to Finland ended on Saturday morning Olli Sipilä, CEO of the gas network company Gasgrid. Sipilä said that gas has instead started to flow to Finland from the Baltics and the transition has gone smoothly. "The Finnish system is currently in balance, commercially and physically. Of course, something […]
Biden praises Greece for leadership after Russia’s invasion
WASHINGTON – On Monday, President Joe Biden thanked Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis for his country’s “moral leadership” in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as the two held talks in the White House on the ongoing conflict. The visit of Mitsotakis comes when he was in Washington to mark a covid-delayed commemoration of […]
Greek leader suspended for talks with Biden on Turkey, energy
Athens – Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis flies to Washington for talks with President Joe Biden on Monday, their first since taking office. Mitsotakis is expected to discuss Turkey and efforts to ease tensions between the two countries and NATO allies. But as the conflict in Ukraine rages, talks will also focus on efforts to […]
Driven NATO expansion Vladimir Putin to war
The combination of Russia’s decades-old fears of a NATO expansion to the east and its own invasion of Ukraine seems to have had a negative effect: non-aligned Finland and Sweden are strongly considering joining the anti-Russian alliance and increasing tense resistance between Moscow and the West. “A kind of ‘new isolation’ is how the Russian […]
Driven NATO expansions Vladimir Putin to war
The combination of Russia’s decades-old fears of a NATO expansion to the east and its own invasion of Ukraine seems to have had a negative effect: non-aligned Finland and Sweden are strongly considering joining the anti-Russian alliance and increasing tense resistance between Moscow and the West. “A kind of ‘new isolation’ is how the Russian […]
International Round-Up: Strong evidence for Russian cyber attack on eve of war, says Danish foreign minister
Russia has been accused of orchestrating a destructive cyber attack on satellite equipment used by US-owned satellite company Viasat on 24 February – the same date it invaded Ukraine. It is believed the attack had the aim of paralyzing the communication channels of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Certainly, tens of thousands of Europeans, including many […]
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This year’s winner of the Eurovision song contest 2022? In this quick guide to the Eurovision song contest, you will also hear about the hard rock-loving millionaire from Bulgaria who bought his own band with former rock stars. Hear about the artist who sings about the Duchess Meghan Markles skin and do not miss the […]
In the poll, Finns stand out for their readiness to accuse Russia of the war in Ukraine
On the contrary, only five per cent considered that responsibility should be given entirely or mainly to NATO and four per cent that responsibility should be shared equally between Russia and NATO. At least 70% of respondents also blamed Russia most in Sweden (80%), the United Kingdom (79%), Denmark (79%), Poland (73%) and the Netherlands […]
GLOBALink | Two Chinese police officers awarded a UN medal in Cyprus
NICOSIA, May 7 (Xinhua) – Two Chinese officers serving in the UN Police Force in Cyprus have been awarded honors for their dedicated service. They were among the twenty officers who received the UN medal at a medal ceremony held in Nicosia on Thursday. The United Nations Police (UNPOL) has been part of the UN […]
Finland is looking for alternatives as Russia’s gas ban approaches
Finnish industry is heavily dependent on natural gas, and companies are looking for alternatives Russia is threatening to shut down Finland’s gas supplies. The Russian state gas company Gazprom has demanded that the Finnish gas company Gasum pay for the ruble by 20 May. Russia has cut off gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria because […]
The police awarded the UN medal in Cyprus
NICOSIA, May 5 (Xinhua) – Twenty officers serving in the UN Police Force in Cyprus have been awarded honors for their dedicated service at a special ceremony on Thursday. At a medal ceremony held in Nicosia, the officers, including two from China, received their UN medal with the inscription “In the Service of Peace”. In […]
Spreading fake news incites divisions, global tensions: RSF
Unregulated online content has spread disinformation and propaganda that has widened political divisions around the world, aroused international tensions and even contributed to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to an annual report by Reporters Without Borders. More commonly known by its French acronym RSF, Reporters Without Borders warned that democratic societies are becoming increasingly fragmented […]
Live: Civilians try to evacuate from Ukraine’s besieged Mariupol
Ukrainian authorities are planning further evacuations from Mariupol on Monday, following an initial operation to remove about 100 civilians from the besieged Azovstal steelworks. At the same time, in Brussels, EU energy ministers are holding emergency talks as the bloc considers a phasing out of Russian oil imports. Follow FRANCE 24’s live blog for the […]
HS: Finland is preparing for a possible suspension of gas supplies from Russia
Gazprom, a Russian state-owned natural gas producer, has stated that compliance with the conditions is a precondition for resuming gas supplies, citing its recent decision to suspend supplies to Bulgaria and Poland. Gasum, the importer and distributor of natural gas owned by the Finnish state, has been asked to provide a response to the payment […]
Finland does not agree with the gas payment terms set by Russia, Tuppurainen reiterates
Helsingin sanomat newspaper reported yesterday that the stock could lead to a suspension of natural gas supplies due to non-compliance with the payment terms when the next tranche matures, as happened earlier this week for Bulgaria and Poland. Russia has been demanding since the beginning of the month that buyers of natural gas from “unfriendly […]
Biden is seeking $ 33 billion in new Ukraine aid
US President Joe Biden on Thursday asked Congress to approve $ 33 billion in additional aid to Ukraine to help the country resist invading Russian forces over the next five months, and Parliament passed overwhelming legislation aimed at speeding up military aid to Ukraine. . “Investing in Ukraine’s freedom … is a small price to […]
Biden wants $ 33 billion in new Ukraine aid
US President Joe Biden on Thursday asked Congress to approve another $ 33 billion in support of Ukraine to help the country fight Russia’s destructive invasion during the next five months of the war. Just before Biden described the plan in a televised speech, the White House said the new spending would include more than […]
The UN chief in Ukraine supports the investigation of war crimes
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday that in war, “the highest price paid by civilians”, when he visited places outside the Ukrainian capital ahead of talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The areas that Guterres toured included Borodianka and Irpin, as well as Bucha, where the bodies of civilians were found after Russian forces withdrew […]
Ukraine is hosting UN chief Guterres, urging Russian oil embargo
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will host UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for talks on Thursday, while Ukraine calls for an embargo on Russia’s energy supply and US President Joe Biden is preparing a proposal for military, economic and humanitarian aid. Guterres arrived in Ukraine with the intention of working to “expand humanitarian aid and secure the […]
Tuppurainen: Finland does not accept payment terms for Russian gas
President of Russia Vladimir Putin prescribed At the end of last month, gas buyers from all the so-called unfriendly countries will have to pay for their imports using both foreign currency and ruble-denominated accounts set up in Gazprombank, Gazprom’s Swiss Economic Department. According to him, the payment will not be considered valid until it is […]
NATO member promises to block Sweden’s and Finland’s candidacy
Zagreb plans to put its foot down, said the Croatian president Finland and Sweden join NATO “very dangerous charlatanry” and that is equivalent to provoking Russia, Croatian President Zoran Milanovic said on Tuesday. Zagreb will refuse to ratify its membership until the United States and the European Union press neighboring Bosnia and Herzegovina to guarantee […]
NATO member promises to block Sweden’s and Finland’s candidacy
Zagreb plans to put its foot down, said the Croatian president The fact that Finland and Sweden join NATO is “very dangerous charlatanry” and is equivalent to provoking Russia, Croatian President Zoran Milanovic said on Tuesday. Zagreb will refuse to ratify its membership until the United States and the European Union press neighboring Bosnia and […]
A NATO member says it will block Sweden’s, Finland’s candidacy
? We are not asking Finland or Sweden to change its name to Ikea? said the Croatian president The fact that Finland and Sweden join NATO is “very dangerous charlatanry” and is equivalent to provoking Russia, Croatian President Zoran Milanovic said on Tuesday. Zagreb will refuse to ratify its membership until the United States and […]
The scam industry – with lies as a working tool
Several Swedes have been cheated of money in a huge international fraud scam that is currently being investigated by German police. Hear 20-year-old “Nikola” tell about the job at the company with fraud as a business model and follow the hunt for the people who are considered guilty of having cheated people of the equivalent […]
“Putin never admits a mistake”
“Vladimir Putin must be stopped, otherwise the whole world is facing a nuclear threat.” This is what the former KGB officer and Duma member Gennady Gudkov says in an interview with Swedish Radio’s correspondent Johanna Melén. “The decision to invade Ukraine is primarily about Vladimir Putin’s fear of losing power,” he said. Gennady Gudkov is […]
How Russian artists portrayed world history
The brutal persecution of the first Christians in the Roman Empire, the atrocities of the Turks in the Balkans and the tragedy of the Indian uprising against British rule to name a few. Such themes could not leave Russian artists indifferent. Vasily Vereshchagin. Crucifixion of the Romans, 1887. Vasily Vereshchagin Widespread in the Roman Empire, […]
Rolf and the beggars: A suspicious league moves in
It is at the beginning of December 2017 when the police come to Rolf. He has had Bulgarian beggars living with him for several years. Now there are suspicions that Rolf has housed both criminals and crime victims. What he does not know is that the police also suspect him. When Rolf has ended up […]
Supo: Russia’s influence and intelligence are the most significant threats to national security in Finland
“The authorities must ensure the conditions for a full and open debate without intimidation and ensure that outsiders cannot influence Finland’s security policy decisions.” According to Supo, extensive Russian influence and illegal intelligence campaigns have become Finland’s primary threats to national security due to the NATO debate. Although no major changes have yet been observed […]
Supo: Russia’s cyber attacks and espionage threaten a growing threat to Finland’s national security
According to the security and intelligence service Supo, the hybrid attacks and illegal intelligence operations carried out by Russia are the biggest threat to Finland’s national security. The agency said on Tuesday that Russia may try to influence the public and political debate on Finland’s possible NATO membership. "Finnish society as a whole must prepare […]
Fnatic character poizon, promoting Peppzor
Fnatic made two changes to their Counter-Strike: Global Offensive list on Thursday, recruiting Valentin “poizon” Vasilev on a trial basis and promoting Peppe “Peppzor” Borak to the top lineup. Fnatic is currently competing in the ESL Pro League season 15 in Düsseldorf, Germany. They finished third in Group A to qualify for next month’s playoffs. […]
Total War: Warhammer III makes its long awaited Splash
It’s been a long time coming, but the Bulgarian gaming community is finally keeping an eye on the new Total War: Warhammer III. The hugely popular turn-based strategy series has spent several years developing its third title in the Total War series, which once again brought hugely engaging real-time tactical games to our desktop screens. […]
Bulgaria has been named the best country for new parents, the index study shows
A new study made by Restart SEO Agency has revealed some surprising results that reveal the best and worst countries in Europe for women to work – highlighting where it is best to be a parent. To examine, maternity leave benefits were extracted for each European country, taking into account number of offered weeks and […]
Bulgaria among the top five European countries for women to work
A new study made by Restart SEO Agency, in time forInternational Women’s Day (today, March 8),has revealed some surprising results disclosure the best and worst countries in Europe for women to work and become successful. With regard to gender equality in the workplace, Bulgaria is the third best European nation for women at work. By […]
Bulgaria among the top five European countries for women to work
A new study made by Restart SEO Agency, in time forInternational Women’s Day (today, March 8),has revealed some surprising results disclosure the best and worst countries in Europe for women to work and become successful. With regard to gender equality in the workplace, Bulgaria is the third best European nation for women at work. By […]
Danish women have the shortest waiting time in Europe to save enough up to a deposit
ONE new European report suggests that Danish women are almost on a par with their male counterparts in terms of earnings. That Uswitch The report reveals that it would take the average Danish woman just seven months more than their male colleagues to save enough money to afford a deposit on their first property. In […]
The Russian attack will cause spikes in flight cancellations
The attack also triggered a collapse in the Russian outbound market. Destinations suffering the most from immediate cancellations 24-26. Cyprus (300%), Egypt (234%), Turkey (153%), the United Kingdom (153%), Armenia (200%) and the Maldives (165%). Prior to the outbreak of war, bookings for flights departing from Russia in March, April and May had returned to […]
More European countries are closing the airspace to Russian planes
France, Norway, Italy, the Netherlands, Ireland and Austria are the latest to announce bans France and Norway have announced that they will close their airspace to Russian aircraft in the midst of Moscow’s military action in Ukraine, joining a growing list of European countries that have already imposed restrictions on Russian airlines. Moscow has promised […]
Finland is preparing for the interruption of natural gas supplies to Russia
Finland is already preparing for a natural gas supply disruption from Russia. Russia’s announcement of Ukraine’s recognition of separatist territories as independent states has already led the EU to impose new sanctions on Russia. Members of the Russian Duma were on the sanctions list. However, the EU has not yet imposed sanctions that could affect […]
The dumped berry pickers 2/2: The children on the gravel field
At the end of July 2021, about 50 people will come from Bulgaria to Älvsbyn because they have been promised to pick berries, earn thousands of kronor and get good housing. Instead, children and adults are stranded on a gravel field next to the road where they are forced to camp. The berry pickers feel […]
German diplomat: 80 years ago, Macedonia did not exist
Former German Deputy Ambassador to Bulgaria Gudrun Steinacker commented to Deutsche Welle on the problems between Bulgaria and northern Macedonia. She was also an ambassador in Skopje. “Personally, I am of the opinion that Bulgaria should unreservedly agree to start negotiations on EU membership in Northern Macedonia. For now, we are talking about the start […]
