Media Review: May 27
FOREIGN POLICY Dnevnik.bg reports that Prime Minister Rumen Radev is visiting France and Belgium on Tuesday for talks with European and NATO leaders. The government press service says Radev is scheduled to meet French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace in Paris before travelling to Brus»»»
New Car Registrations in Bulgaria Rise over 18% in April, Average Rate for EU Shows 5.1%
Bulgaria showed an 18.34% increase in new car registrations in April compared to the same month in 2025, according to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA). 4,742 new cars were registered in the country in April. Stronger growth among European countries was reported on»»»
Nicusor Dan: Romania calls for larger EU cohesion and agriculture funding in post-2027 budget
Romania wants larger allocations from the European Union budget for cohesion policy and the Common Agricultural Policy, President Nicusor Dan said on Tuesday.In a post on platform X, he recalled that Romania initiated the joint declaration of the Friends of Cohesion group of states regarding the EU»»»
Philippines: How new rail, ports, power, digital links could reshape Luzon’s economy
Manila: A sweeping network of railways, ports, bridges, power projects and digital infrastructure across Luzon is emerging as one of the Philippines’ most ambitious economic transformation efforts in decades. At the centre of the push is the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC), a trilateral initiative la»»»
Why is Europe heating up faster than the rest of the world?
Why is Europe warming faster than other parts of the world? The continent is currently in the grip of an early-season heatwave, with record May temperatures driven by a “heat dome” of hot air over western Europe. Scientists point to human-caused emissions, shifting atmospheric patterns, and rapid A»»»
Seven die in France from causes related to heatwave
PARIS: Seven people have died in France in circumstances related directly or indirectly to the current heatwave, French Junior Energy Minister Maud Bregeon said on Tuesday. Five of the seven fatalities were people drowning in lakes, rivers or on beaches, Bregeon said. The government has ordere»»»
Here’s why many Western leaders’ approval ratings are tanking
Every political and social order comes in two flavors: What its small elite and the minority exploiting it to the full want everyone to believe, and the reality that most of its members actually live in. The two never match, but this mismatch need not be a big problem. However, if the difference be»»»
Breaking: Budapest Mayor receives Ukraine award from Zelensky in Kyiv, later evacuated to shelter
Gergely Karácsony received the prestigious “Saviour City” award on behalf of Budapest directly from Volodymyr Zelensky during a visit to Kyiv on Tuesday, in recognition of the Hungarian capital’s support for Ukraine since the outbreak of the war. The award, established by the Ukrainian state in 202»»»
Foreign Minister Confers with Italy's Ambassador
Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova on Tuesday received the Italian Ambassador in Sofia Marcello Apicella, Petrova's Ministry said in a press release. The two acknowledged the excellent dynamics of the political dialogue between Bulgaria and Italy at the highest level and the fruitful coop»»»
Italy Aims to Accelerate Return to Nuclear Energy - Prime Minister
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Italy intends to accelerate its return to nuclear energy through safe modular mini-reactors, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday. "We want to move forward quickly on the path to bringing nuclear energy back to Italy, focusing on the most innovative technologies using sa»»»
Ferrari unveils first electric car as luxury rivals hit the brakes on EVs
Ferrari has rolled out its first fully electric car, the"Luce (Italian for "Light"), marking a high-stakes shift by Italy's best-known luxury sports car maker even as competitors including Porsche and Lamborghini scale back their EV ambitions, citing weak demand. Italian luxury carmaker Ferrari h»»»
Europe sizzles under 'heat dome' as France logs hottest May day on record
France on Monday recorded its hottest May day on record, its weather agency said, forecasting that Tuesday would be even warmer as large swathes of Europe bake under unseasonal heat that is prompting officials to issue health warnings and order restrictions on outdoor work. The French government sa»»»
Official: Revolut begins rollout of Hungarian bank account numbers for millions of users
Fintech giant Revolut has officially begun the gradual rollout of Hungarian bank account numbers to its customers in Hungary, marking a major step in the company’s local expansion and potentially reshaping how millions of Hungarians use digital banking services. The company announced on LinkedIn on»»»
Bulgaria Among EU Leaders in Women’s Participation in ICT SectorOpinions
In 2025, employment in the European Union’s information and communication technology (ICT) sector reached 3.4 million people, reflecting continued expansion of the industry across the bloc, according to Eurostat data. The figure marks an increase of 5.1 percent compared with 2024, when around 3.2 m»»»
Why are buyers from these countries suddenly eyeing Hungarian property after the election?
Interest in the Hungarian property market from abroad has risen sharply from certain Western European countries since Hungary’s 2026 parliamentary election, according to new data from Duna House. However, the company says there is still no sign of a large-scale emigration or return migration wave a»»»
More Climate Records Under Threat as Spring Heatwave Bakes Western Europe
Western Europe faced another day of record-breaking temperatures Tuesday as a heatwave pushed the mercury well above normal levels for May. A so-called "heat dome" of warm air from northern Africa trapped under a high-pressure system over western Europe is behind the sort of heat not usually seen u»»»
Canada’s Carney calls treatment of Gaza flotilla activists ‘unacceptable’
MONTREAL: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney denounced on Monday the “appalling treatment” of activists aboard the Gaza-bound aid flotilla as “unacceptable” during a call with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, according to a statement. Last week, Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar »»»
Eastern EU faces mounting demographic strain as populations shrink and age, Eurostat says
Eastern European members of the European Union are facing mounting demographic pressure from population decline, ageing societies and persistently low birth rates, according to new data from the EU’s statistics agency Eurostat, highlighting a widening demographic divide across the bloc. While the E»»»
Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts releases its Q1 2026 Report for the Libyan Tourism Sector
The Tourism Information and Documentation Centre, part of Libya’s Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts, released yesterday its statistical report for the first quarter of 2026. The report includes key indicators of tourism performance, visitor traffic, accommodation occupancy rates, and the national»»»
Libyan Express announces launch of direct flights between Tripoli’s Mitiga Airport and Malta starting 22 June
Libyan Express announced today the launch of its direct scheduled flights between Mitiga International Airport and Malta starting 22 June The carrier said it is scheduling two weekly round-trip flights. It will be recalled that Libyan Express airline announced on 11 May that it had signed a coopera»»»
France, UK swelter as first-ever May heatwave alert issued
France and the UK experienced record high temperatures for May over the weekend, according to the country’s national weather service, with Paris recording this year's first temperature above 30C on Saturday. A spokesperson for Météo-France added that a yellow heatwave »»»
Ferrari unveils first fully electric car
Rome, Italy: Italian luxury carmaker Ferrari has unveiled its first fully electric model, the Luce, belatedly joining rivals like Porsche and Lamborghini to offer clean-energy driving thrills. The Luce -- Italian for "Light" -- has a top speed of over 310 kilometres per hour (190 mph) and a range o»»»
Heat dome over Europe scorches UK, Ireland, France and Spain
Forecasters in Europe warned Tuesday of exceptional heat as record temperatures driven by a "heat dome" push temperatures well above seasonal norms across the continent. The surge follows a record-breaking Monday, with France logging its hottest day in the month of May on record, according to its w»»»
Heat dome over Europe scorches UK, Ireland, France and Spain
London: Forecasters in Europe warned Tuesday of exceptional heat as record temperatures driven by a "heat dome" push temperatures well above seasonal norms across the continent. The surge follows a record-breaking Monday, with France logging its hottest day in the month of May on record, according »»»
Advent, FedEx consortium launches €7.8bln all-cash bid to buy out and delist Poland's InPost
A consortium including private equity firm Advent and FedEx has launched a recommended all-cash public offer to acquire all shares of Polish automated parcel locker operator InPost and delist it from the Euronext Amsterdam exchange. Funds managed and/or advised by Advent International, FCWB - a who»»»
Stellantis: Wants to revive the legendary 2CV as a $17,000 EV
European car buyers may soon see the return of one of the continent’s most iconic people’s cars — this time powered by batteries instead of gasoline. Stellantis, the multinational auto giant behind brands such as Citroen, Fiat, Jeep, Peugeot, and Ram, is reportedly firming up plans to launch a trul»»»
Five NATO countries block plan for mandatory Ukraine funding – Telegraph
The UK, France, Spain, Italy, and Canda have rejected a proposal for NATO member states to spend 0.25% of their GDP on military assistance to Ukraine, The Telegraph has reported. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte was hoping that mandatory funding for Kiev would be approved at the bloc’s summit in A»»»
Heat Dome Over Europe Scorches UK, France, Spain
Temperatures hit record highs for May in the United Kingdom and France on Monday, as forecasters warned of a prolonged period of extreme heat across Europe throughout the week. A so-called "heat dome" of warm air from northern Africa trapped under a high-pressure system over western Europe is behin»»»
Sri Lanka travel just got easier: Free ETA visas launched for Indians, Pakistanis and 38 others
Dubai: Sri Lanka has introduced a new free Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) tourist visa scheme for travellers from 40 countries, including India, Pakistan, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, the UK and the US, in a move aimed at easing entry for short-term visitors. Sign up for our daily business newslet»»»
Hungary braces for mini heatwave: temperatures soar above 30°C before sudden cooldown
Hungary is set for a scorching start to the final week of May, with temperatures expected to climb above 30°C in several parts of the country before a cold front brings a noticeable cooldown midweek, according to the latest forecast from HungaroMet. Summer heat arrives early Monday will bring plent»»»
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Chinese cars gaining credibility among European consumers – study
European consumers’ perception of cars made in China has entered a new stage: for the first time, a majority of Europeans, 55%, say they would be open to buying their next car from a Chinese manufacturer, according to the latest international Customers & Markets Survey conducted by global managemen»»»
Muslim candidates divide right in Italian city vote
Vigevano, Italy: A local election in an industrial city in northern Italy is exposing differences over immigration between governing coalition parties and showing how the country’s rapidly changing social fabric is shaping politics. Surrounded by factories and rice paddies, Vigevano is a city of 62»»»
Environmentalists call for cancellation of F1H2O races on Issyk-Kul Lake - | 24.KG
In Kyrgyzstan, a growing debate is unfolding around the UIM F1H2O World Championship stage (an international Formula 1-class powerboat racing competition) on Issyk-Kul Lake. Environmentalist Samat Kushbek has published an open appeal calling for the cancellation of the races, citing a potential thr»»»
French public increasingly sees Qatar as key ally: Poll finds
Doha, Qatar: A new French public opinion survey has revealed a significant rise in positive perceptions of Qatar among the French public, reflecting the country’s growing diplomatic and economic influence in Europe and the Middle East. According to the ‘French Perspectives on Foreign Policy Wave 2 »»»
The baby bust: how a global demographic crisis crept up on everyone
↵ Just a decade ago, the dominant demographic narrative was of "dying Russia" — a population hollowed out by the chaos that followed the Soviet collapse, shrinking through a combination of low birth rates, high mortality and mass emigration. The meme was convenient and, for a while, acc»»»
The baby bust: how a global demographic crisis crept up on everyone
↵ Just a decade ago, the dominant demographic narrative was of "dying Russia" — a population hollowed out by the chaos that followed the Soviet collapse, shrinking through a combination of low birth rates, high mortality and mass emigration. The meme was convenient and, for a while, acc»»»
Roma, Como reach Champions League, Milan, Juve miss out
Milan, Italy: AS Roma qualified for the Champions League after a 7 year absence, joined by the lakeside team Como who qualified for the first time in their history on Sunday, as giants AC Milan and Juve missed out on an eventful final day marred by fan violence. Como's 4-1 win at Cremonese, who dro»»»
Zohr field attracts British contractors
By Mahmoud Ali In a step towards further enhancing British- Egyptian cooperation in the energy field, especially after the discovery of massive gas fields in the Mediterranean, a UK delegation of energy experts visited Cairo from February 23 to March 1. This visit comes with the aim of discussing w»»»
Over 50 Journalists Heading to Site of Ukrainian Attack on Dormitory in Starobelsk
Twenty-one students died and dozens more were injured as a result of the Ukrainian drone attack on a high school building and a dormitory in Starobelsk, the Lugansk People's Republic, on Friday night. “Today, media representatives from 19 countries arrived in the Lugansk People’s Republic: Austria,»»»
Six African students choose GU-Q over traditional paths in the West
Tribune News Network Doha They could have gone to London or New York. Instead, they chose Doha. These graduates of Georgetown University in Qatar’s (GU-Q) class of 2026 — from Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia, Uganda, Senegal and Cameroon — opted for GU-Q over more traditional paths in the West, drawn»»»
The remains of 4 Italian divers killed in a Maldives cave dive have been repatriated
COLOMBO: The remains of four Italian divers who died deep inside an underwater cave earlier this month while diving in the Maldives were repatriated early Saturday, a Maldivian government spokesperson said. Five Italian divers went missing on May 14 while exploring the cave about 50 meters (160 fee»»»
Flotilla activists describe beatings, tasers and mistreatment by Israeli forces
ISTANBUL: Activists detained when their flotilla attempted to breach Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza say they have been mistreated at the hands of Israeli soldiers, describing beatings, tasers and attack dogs. The Global Sumud Flotilla of 50 boats was intercepted in international waters some 250 mi»»»
France bans Israeli security minister Ben Gvir from country
PARIS: France announced on Saturday it had banned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir from the country after he posted a video mocking bound activists seized by Israeli soldiers on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla. “From today, Itamar Ben Gvir is banned from entering French territory” after»»»
France Bans Israeli Security Minister Ben Gvir from Country
France announced on Saturday it had banned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir from the country after he posted a video mocking bound activists seized by Israeli soldiers on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, AFP reported. "From today, Itamar Ben Gvir is banned from entering French territory»»»
IMF: EU Must Reform, Consolidate, Use Joint Debt to Cope with Spending Needs
European Union countries will face large bills for defense, energy and pensions in the next 15 years, the International Monetary Fund told EU finance ministers on Saturday, suggesting a mix of reforms, consolidation and joint borrowing as a way to manage that. "If left unchecked, public debt will b»»»