Politics
Little known businessman Plamen Nikolov nominated as Bulgaria’s prime minister
The political force that won the 11 July election ‘There is Such a People’ of TV showman Slavi Trifonov nominated on Friday (30 July) Plamen Nikolov, a little-known businessman, to be the next Prime Minister of Bulgaria.
COVID in continuum: EURACTIV’s 2021 summer review
Even journalists need holidays, though whether we can use them to go anywhere these days is more complicated. As we pack our real and metaphorical bags for the summer recess, we offer a look back at some of the headlines that have dominated the first seven months of 2021
EU pushes Iraq to stem migrant flights to Belarus
The European Union said on Thursday (29 July) it was pressing Iraq to help stem the flow of migrants to Belarus who are then smuggled across the border into Lithuania.
Greek islands face lockdowns – Portugal’s nightlife closed until October
In today's edition of the Capitals, find out more about the overcrowding of Italian prisons, the streets of Prague making way for the 'vaccine bus', and so much more.
Slovenian opposition calls for independent probe into Pegasus concerns
Slovenia's opposition Social Democrats have called on Prime Minister Janez Janša to initiate an independent, voluntary forensic investigation of mobile devices of political leaders, journalists and civil society in the face of the Pegasus surveillance scandal.
Polish minister says European rights law breaches constitution
Poland's justice minister on Thursday (29 July) asked its Constitutional Tribunal to examine whether an article of the European Convention on Human Rights breaches the constitution, deepening an international row over the country's judicial reforms.
Italy government reaches accord on contested justice reform
The Italian government has reached an accord over a contested reform of the judicial system, a government spokesperson said on Thursday (29 July), apparently putting an end to weeks of friction in Mario Draghi multi-party coalition.
Turkey courts Biden with Kabul airport offer
Turkey is offering to protect Kabul's strategic airport after US forces leave in what experts view as a high-risk bid to improve Ankara's strained ties with Washington.
Protesting Bulgarians wiretapped under ‘coup’ accusation
In today's edition of The Capitals, find out more about Slovakia announcing an official pandemic wave, Czechia considering offering two extra days paid leave to those vaccinated, and so much more.
Turkey detains over 200 migrants in Aegean
Turkey's coast guard has detained more than 200 migrants, including Afghans and Syrians, who were crossing the Aegean Sea on a fishing boat in an attempt to reach Greece, local media reported.
UNESCO saves Romanian gold mine site from cyanide developers
In today's The Capitals , Hungary prepares its citizens for the third COVID-19 jab and the Polish government look to set up a fund to fight cybercrime, all this and much more in the capitals..
Interpol nets 286 in global operation against human trafficking
Criminal groups behind human trafficking and migrant smuggling have been hit hard in a 4-day operation coordinated by Interpol with 286 suspects arrested worldwide, the international criminal police organization announced on Tuesday (27 July).
French ex-minister charged with corruption in Ghosn case
France's financial crimes unit said Tuesday (27 July) it had charged prominent rightwinger Rachida Dati, a former cabinet minister and close ally of ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy, over her dealings with disgraced former Renault chief Carlos Ghosn.
French equality body sounds alarm over extension of COVID-19 pass
France's equality agency, Défenseur des droits, has published a 10-point opinion paper raising concerns about the controversial extension of COVID-19 pass, which is now pending approval by the Constitutional Council on 5 August following approval by the French parliament.
Austria opposes Turkey’s bid to join EU military project
In today's edition of The Capitals, find out more about Poland considering making the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory for healthcare workers, Macron discussing the Pegasus spyware case with Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, and so much more.
9 in 10 hate crimes go unreported, EU fundamental rights agency finds
Up to 9 in 10 hate crimes and attacks in the EU still go unreported because victims face difficulty reporting them, do not trust the police and believe that nothing would change if they report it, according to a new study by the EU’s Fundamental Rights Agency.
Austria says it will not solve Europe’s Afghanistan problem
In today's edition of the capitals, the Czech Republic start their vaccination campaign for the homeless and former DUP leader Arlene Foster joins Nigel Farage's GB News, all thsi and much more in the capitals.
EU Commissioner rejects Janša’s accusation of ‘harming’ Slovenia
European Commissioner Janez Lenarčič has rejected an accusation by PΜ Janez Janša that he was acting against Slovenia's interests saying "Slovenia is being harmed by those who undermine the rule of law and media freedom".
Protesters opposed to COVID measures clash with police in Paris
French anti-riot police fired teargas on Saturday (24 July) as clashes erupted during protests in central Paris against COVID-19 restrictions and a vaccination campaign, television reported.
Thousands march for LGBTQ rights in Budapest’s biggest Pride
Thousands of Hungarians marched in Budapest's biggest Pride parade on Saturday (24 July), amid tension sparked by a series of anti-gay steps by prime minister Viktor Orbán.
US warns Warsaw over licence renewal of top private broadcaster
In today's edition of The Capitals, find out more about the Czech Republic amending its gun laws, Ireland preparing its ICU's for a new surge in COVID-19 cases, and so much more.
Von der Leyen rejects UK bid to reopen Irish protocol
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday (22 July) insisted that the EU would not reopen the controversial Northern Ireland protocol, a key part of the Brexit agreement with the UK, just a day after Boris Johnson’s published a paper setting out its plans to renegotiate it.
More than 230 migrants jump fence into Spain’s Melilla
Over 230 migrants from Sub-Saharan Africa arrived in Melilla in the early hours of Thursday after jumping the border fence between Morocco and the Spanish North African enclave. EURACTIV’s partner EFE reported.