Tuesday, 21st January 2025

Bulgaria

Bulgaria and North Macedonia Advance Plans for Strategic Rail Link

A transformative cross-border railway project connecting Bulgaria and North Macedonia is gathering momentum, as Sofia dispatches a draft agreement to Skopje for approval. This...

Romania and Bulgaria Join EU’s Schengen Area for Land Borders

Romania and Bulgaria have officially become full members of the European Union’s Schengen Area, gaining entry for land border travel. This milestone builds on...

Hybrid and Electric Cars Account for 48% of New Registrations in the EU

In 2023, 10.7 million new passenger cars were registered in the European Union. Of these, petrol-powered vehicles held the largest share at 34.5%, followed...

Bulgaria and Romania to Join Schengen Area as Full Members in 2025

In a landmark development for both the European Union and the two nations, Bulgaria and Romania will officially become full members of the Schengen...

EU Sees Rise in Average Full-Time Annual Salaries in 2023

In 2023, the average annual salary for full-time employees in the European Union rose to €37,900, marking a 6.5% increase from €35,600 in 2022. According...

Carrefour Expands with Exclusive Rights in Montenegro

Greek company Retail and More, the licensee for Carrefour in Greece, Bulgaria, Serbia, North Macedonia, and Albania, has secured exclusive rights to represent the...

Croatia Leads EU with the Highest Number of Professional Firefighters

New data from Eurostat reveals that Croatia, with its population of just under four million, boasts the highest number of professional firefighters relative to...

Germans Spend the Least on Food Among EU Members

Despite rising prices due to high inflation, these expenses accounted for only 13.4% of total consumer spending in Germany last year, the lowest among...

EU Workers Average 36-Hour Work Week, Greeks Work the Longest

According to Eurostat, the statistical agency, there were significant variations across EU countries. Greece recorded the longest work week at 39.8 hours, followed by...

PPC Group and MYTILINEOS Forge €2 Billion Solar Alliance in Southeastern Europe

PPC Group has inked a strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement with MYTILINEOS Energy & Metals to develop a solar power portfolio worth up to €2...

Škoda Superb Crowned Slovenian Car of the Year 2025

The Škoda Superb has secured the prestigious title of Slovenian Car of the Year for 2025, triumphing over the...

Global Electric Vehicle Sales Reach New Record

The global electric vehicle (EV) market surged by 25% in 2024, setting a new sales record as 17.1 million...

USB-C Becomes the Standard Charger for Mobile Devices Across Europe

Under new regulations, all small and medium-sized portable electronic devices sold in the EU must be compatible with USB-C...

The Backbone of Modern Business

In today’s fast-paced, interconnected world, businesses are only as strong as the technology supporting them. IT infrastructure is no...

Kostal Invests €50 Million in North Macedonia to Drive EV Innovation

German engineering leader Kostal has announced the third phase of its expansion in North Macedonia, investing an additional €45-€50...
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