EU leaders won’t leave for Christmas until Ukraine funds agreed, says incoming Council presidency – POLITICO
The EU is working to agree on a plan to use frozen Russian assets to underwrite a €210…
Bulgaria’s government resigns after mass protests and just weeks before nation due to join eurozone
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgaria’s government resigned on Thursday after mass protests gripped the country and just weeks…
Bulgarian government collapses after weeks of mass protests – POLITICO
A formal vote on government’s resignation must be taken at the next plenary session in parliament, where the…
Drone-Hit Oil Tanker Is Now a Mile Off Bulgaria’s Coast
An oil tanker that was struck by Ukrainian drones near Turkey last week had to be rescued in…
Bulgaria’s government withdraws controversial budget after major protests
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgaria’s government said Tuesday it is withdrawing a controversial budget proposal after an evening…
Bulgarian government withdraws budget proposal after largest protests in a decade – POLITICO
The Bulgarian center-right government on Tuesday withdrew a controversial 2026 budget proposal following a week of Gen Z-led…
Paschal Donohoe to resign from Government and take up position at World Bank – The Irish Times
Paschal Donohoe is to step down as Minister for Finance and take up a position at the World…
Athens and Kyiv sign LNG deal as Greece adopts US energy agenda – POLITICO
“Ukraine gains direct access to diversified and reliable energy sources, while Greece becomes a hub for supplying Central…
US extends Lukoil sanctions waiver as Russian oil giant looks to sell assets – POLITICO
The measures, announced on Oct. 22, were “a result of Russia’s lack of serious commitment to a peace process to end…
Poland hails Commission’s migration plan while claiming exemption – POLITICO
The European Commission had previously announced on Tuesday which EU countries will be eligible for assistance in dealing…
Bulgaria Adopts Law to Take Control of Russia’s Lukoil Refinery
Bulgaria’s parliament on Friday adopted legal changes to place a major Lukoil refinery in the east of the…
Gunvor pulls offer for Russia’s Lukoil as US brands firm ‘Kremlin puppet’ – POLITICO
The excoriating comments come after Lukoil last week said it had accepted an offer by the multinational trading…