Wednesday, 31st December 2025

European Parliament

European Parliament Backs Slovenian-Led Initiative on Safe Abortion

The European Parliament has endorsed a resolution expressing political support for the Slovenian-led My Voice, My Choice European Citizens’ Initiative, which aims to improve...

EU Adopts 2026 Budget Focused on Competitiveness and Security

The European Parliament has approved the EU budget for 2026, worth €192.8 billion in commitments and €190.1 billion in payments. The plan prioritises research,...

European Parliament Raises Alarm Over Serbia’s Protest Crackdown

The European Parliament will this week debate the Serbian government’s handling of protests in Novi Sad, where thousands of citizens recently took to the...

European Parliament Opens Office in Tirana

In a bold move to solidify its presence in the Western Balkans, the European Parliament has announced the opening of an office in Tirana,...

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 connectors. Consumers also have the...

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’s von der Leyen Scrambles for Centrist Coalition Amid Far-Right Surge

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is urgently seeking to form a coalition, following significant gains by far-right parties in the recent European...

EU Tightens Packaging Laws to Curb Waste

In a robust legislative move, the European Parliament has ratified new regulations aimed at curtailing the growing menace of packaging waste across the bloc....

EU Approves €6 Billion Growth Plan for Western Balkans

The European Parliament has passed a significant financial package aimed at boosting the economies of the Western Balkans, with a decisive vote of 517...

Croatia Airlines Launches First Flights Using Sustainable Fuel Ahead of EU Mandate

Croatia Airlines has successfully conducted its inaugural flights using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), aligning with upcoming European Union regulations mandating its use by 2025....

Bosnia and Herzegovina Advances Armed Forces Modernization

The Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina has approved several multi-year modernization projects for the Armed Forces, including...

North Macedonia to Welcome Two Major High-Tech Foreign Investments

North Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski announced two major foreign high-tech investments, one from Turkey and one from Germany,...

The Year Tech Became the System

AI stopped being a clever add-on and became the backbone—of power grids, regulation, capital, and national strategy. For years, artificial...

New Online Tool Makes Learning Slovenian More Accessible

The textbook, Naslon, is available in seven languages and focuses on practical language skills needed in everyday and official...

Croatia Unveils €2.18 Billion Defence Modernisation Plan

Croatia has approved a €2.18 billion military modernisation package, marking one of the country’s most significant defence investments to...
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