#News

Bulgaria
EU Renewable Energy Share Rises in 2024
According to Eurostat data released Wednesday, 47.4% of net electricity generated in the EU in 2024 came from renewable sources, marking a 2.6 percentage point increase from 2023.
Travel
Wizz Air Launches Six New Routes from Moldova
Wizz Air announced today the launch of six new direct flights from Chișinău to major European cities, starting this fall.
Politics
PM Mitsotakis Visits New Anti-Crime Directorate in Athens
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited the General Police Headquarters of Attica (GADA) on Wednesday to tour the newly established Hellenic Police Directorate for Combating Organised Crime (DAOE).
Sports
Cirstea Advances to Miami Open 2nd Round
Romanian tennis player Sorana Cirstea secured a spot in the second round of the Miami Open (WTA 1000) on Tuesday, defeating Italy's Elisabetta Cocciaretto 6-3, 7-6 (7/5) in 1 hour and 47 minutes.
Culture
Bulgaria Had the Lowest Number of Cultural Enterprises in the EU in 2022
In 2022, Bulgaria reported the lowest number of cultural enterprises in the European Union, according to Eurostat.
Tech & Science
NASA Astronauts Return After 9-Month ISS Mission
Two NASA astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, along with their crewmates, began their long-awaited journey back to Earth on Tuesday after spending more than nine months aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
Energy
Energy Sector Specialists Meet at OSCE Headquarters in Tiraspol
Energy sector specialists from both sides of the Dniester gathered today at the OSCE’s headquarters in Tiraspol for a working meeting.
Politics
Mitsotakis and Starmer Discuss Ukraine in Phone Call
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis spoke with UK counterpart Keir Starmer over the phone, focusing on recent developments in Ukraine.
Romania
Romania Continues to Attract Strong Foreign Investment
Romania remains a top investment destination, as highlighted by the country’s robust foreign direct investment (FDI) balance, according to Alexandru Nazare, chairman of the PanEuropa Romania Pan-European International Union and a member of the National Bank of Romania’s Board of Directors.
Politics
Erdogan Condemns Israel's Attacks on Gaza
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned Israel's recent attacks on Gaza during phone calls with Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof on Tuesday.
Politics
PAS MPs Meet with Spanish Experts to Tackle Electoral Corruption
Members of the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) met with a group of Spanish experts, representatives from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR).
Bulgaria
Sofia Court Acquits Kiril Petkov in Defamation Case Against Slavi Trifonov
The Sofia Appellate Court has acquitted Kiril Petkov, co-chair of Continue the Change, on defamation charges filed by Slavi Trifonov, leader of There Is Such a People.
Business
Food Prices in Greece Increase Less Than EU Average Over 15 Years
Food prices in Greece have risen by 38.97% over the past 15 years, significantly lower than the 56.17% increase in the European Union, according to a recent survey by the Consumer Retail Research Institute (IELKA).
Travel
Ukrainian Citizen Rescued After Being Trapped in Mountain Stream
A 28-year-old Ukrainian citizen, who crossed into Romania through the Maramures Mountains and sought help, was found stuck in a mountain stream, according to Dan Benga, head of the Maramures County Public Mountain Rescue Service (SPJ).
Health
Scientists develop groundbreaking cancer treatment
Chinese scientists have pioneered a novel cancer treatment that alters tumors to resemble "pork," effectively triggering the body’s immune system to target and attack them, according to a report by the South China Morning Post.
Moldova
Moldova Hosts First TAIEX Peer Review Evaluation on Corruption, Organized Crime, and Money Laundering
The Ministry of Justice held the first meeting with the TAIEX peer review evaluation mission, which includes European Union experts assessing Moldova's progress in combating high-level corruption, organized crime, and money laundering.
Business
Restaurant Associations in Bulgaria Prepare for Nationwide Protest Over VAT Increase
All restaurant associations and their affiliates in Bulgaria are preparing for a national protest, scheduled for Wednesday, to express their opposition to the government's decision to raise the VAT rate on restaurant services from 9% to 20%.
Politics
Prime Minister Mitsotakis Meets with New Leadership at Infrastructure and Transport Ministry
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, accompanied by Vice President Kostis Hatzidakis, visited the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport.
Health
Historic first in German healthcare: Success story of Azerbaijani doctor, who became clinic director at 33
Trend News Agency presents an exclusive interview with Nuran Abdullayev, a distinguished Azerbaijani neurosurgeon, scientist, and clinic director living in Germany.
Sports
Orlando Magic End Cavaliers' 16-Game Winning Streak
The Orlando Magic handed the Cleveland Cavaliers a rare defeat on Monday, ending their impressive 16-game winning streak with a 108-103 win.
Business
TÜV Austria in Greece Awards ISO Certifications to TMS Group Companies
TÜV Austria in Greece has awarded ISO27001, ISO27701, and ISO22301 certifications to TMS Bulkers LTD, TMS Dry LTD, TMS Cardiff Gas LTD, and TMS Tankers LTD.
Moldova
Education Minister Dan Perciun Responds to Opposition Motion on Ministry’s Policies
Education and Research Minister Dan Perciun has addressed the second simple motion submitted by opposition parliamentary parties regarding the ministry’s policies.
Business
Agriculture Ministry Presents Agrifood Chain Bill to Regulate Trade Practices in Bulgaria
The Bulgarian Agriculture Ministry introduced a new agrifood chain bill on Monday, aimed at ensuring fair distribution of value and regulating trade practices across the country's retail sector.
Business
Moody's Upgrades Three Greek Banks After Greece's Credit Rating Boost
Moody's has upgraded three Greek banks—Eurobank, National Bank of Greece (NBG), and Attica Bank—following Greece's sovereign credit rating upgrade to investment grade on Friday.