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The Moldovan Parliament has rejected a no-confidence motion against the Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development (MIDR), brought forward by 24 MPs from the Bloc of Communists and Socialists (BCS).

President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed optimism Thursday about the prospects of a US-EU trade deal, as global tariff tensions continue to rise.

The Bulgarian Ministry of Economy and Industry stated Thursday that no export license was issued for ammunition made by Ruse-based company Dunarit to Sudan, countering claims by France 24 that Bulgarian arms were found in the embargoed country.

Chisinau International Airport is launching new direct flights to Bremen, Germany, and Turin, Italy, expanding its European network.

Greece is advancing its digital transformation by issuing civilian ID cards to military, police, and other service personnel to ease access to the gov.gr portal, Digital Governance Minister Dimitris Papastergiou announced on Holy Thursday.

Germany offers significant opportunities for those who are committed to their goals, said Professor Ramazan Jabbarli, Senior Consultant & Chef Physician at Essen University Hospital, in an exclusive interview with Trend.

Movement for Rights and Freedoms – New Beginning leader Delyan Peevski reaffirmed Thursday that while his party is not part of the government, it supports its efforts “to do good things for the people.”

Romania’s Defence Minister Angel Tîlvăr emphasized the vital role of every Romanian soldier in ensuring national security, regardless of where they are deployed, during a recent videoconference with military leadership and troops stationed abroad.

Today, President Maia Sandu addressed Moldova's Parliament, emphasizing peace, unity, and the country’s path toward the European Union amid global instability.

Greece has been highlighted as a model EU member state in implementing the Recovery and Resilience Mechanism, according to Siegfried Mureșan, head of the European Parliament's Working Group on the Scrutiny of the RRF.

Acting Prosecutor General Borislav Sarafov has again requested that the National Assembly strip MP Mario Rangelov of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms of his parliamentary immunity.

Main opposition leader Nikos Androulakis criticized the government during a visit to Varvakeios Market on Holy Wednesday, blaming it for failing to protect citizens from profiteering and producers from falsely labeled imports.

President Andrzej Duda and his wife, Agata Kornhauser-Duda, visited Strasbourg on Wednesday to meet with soldiers and civilian personnel at the Eurocorps Command.

Greece has officially recorded the furthest potential limits of its continental shelf for the first time through the National Spatial Strategy for Maritime Space (NSSMS), Foreign Affairs Minister George Gerapetritis announced in an interview with Skai TV on Wednesday.

British electronic pioneers Orbital will perform at Arena Sofia on August 21, showcasing a new live show featuring both classic and contemporary tracks.

Donald Trump plans to make Saudi Arabia his first foreign visit if re-elected, mirroring his first term, according to Polish presidential advisor Marcin Mastalerek.

Greek National Defense Minister Nikos Dendias confirmed Wednesday that plans for a fourth FDI (Belharra) frigate are included in the newly approved Structure of Forces by the Greek Parliament.

Fighting corruption is a shared responsibility across all state institutions, not just a task for the Anti-Corruption Center or the Prosecutor's Office, said Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean after a meeting of the Anti-Corruption Platform.

Bulgarian MPs debated a second no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov's Cabinet on Wednesday, with the vote scheduled for Thursday.

Moldova’s government has introduced the +Plus Budget, an unprecedented 8 billion lei financial package focused on investment and development, not electoral gain, according to government spokesperson Daniel Voda.

ATHENS – Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis praised Greece’s strong economic performance during a meeting with Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe on Wednesday, highlighting robust growth, falling inflation, and surging investments and exports.

The European Union is struggling to keep pace in the global green technology race, raising concerns over its ability to meet climate targets and maintain competitiveness.

Nearly 100 Polish doctors could lose their medical licenses after being charged for spreading COVID-19 misinformation during the pandemic.

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday that former US President Donald Trump's policies have triggered “historic” global changes, prompting Europe to take a more active role in shaping a new world order.