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EU and Egypt sign 7.4 bn euro deal focussed on energy, migration
The European Union and Egypt on Sunday signed a 7.4-billion-euro financial package to support the indebted north African country, boost energy sales to Europe and stem irregular migrant flows.
EU foreign ministers to discuss Middle East, Ukraine with Blinken
Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis traveled to Brussels Sunday, where he will take part at the Foreign Affairs Council Monday, the Ministry has announced.
EU announces €7.4 bln package for Egypt as concerns over migration mount
The European Union on Sunday announced a 7.4 billion-euro ($8 billion) aid package for cash-strapped Egypt as concerns mount that economic pressure and conflicts in neighboring countries could drive more migrants to European shores.
EU to bolster Egypt ties with billions of euros in funding
The European Union announced a 7.4 billion euro funding package and an upgraded relationship with Egypt, part of a push to stem migrant flows to Europe that has been criticized by rights groups.
Mitsotakis, other EU leaders to talk migration in Cairo Sunday
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, along with five more European leaders, will travel to Cairo Sunday.
The other leaders are European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer and the Prime Ministers of Belgium, Alexander De Croo, and Italy, Giorgia Meloni.
A valuable opportunity for diplomacy
The European Commission president and the prime ministers of Greece, Italy and Belgium are going to Egypt on Sunday to provide serious economic assistance and a support framework for this difficult time, but they will also try to fortify the Union against the fallout from the region's troubles.
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Eurostat Data: Bulgaria and Romania Report EU's Lowest Job Vacancy Rates in Q4 2023
According to Eurostat's latest publication, in the fourth quarter of 2023, the euro area witnessed a job vacancy rate of 2.7%, marking a decline from 2.9% in the preceding quarter and 3.1% in the same period of 2022. Notably, Bulgaria and Romania recorded the lowest job vacancy rates during this period, standing at 0.7% in both countries, BTA reported.
Bulgaria Spends 1.87% of GDP on Defense, NATO Report Reveals
Bulgaria's defense expenditure for the year 2023 amounted to $1.9 billion (3.47 billion BGN), representing 1.87 percent of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP), as detailed in the annual report released by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. This disclosure occurred during a press conference held at NATO headquarters in Brussels earlier today.
The Legendary Armin Van Buuren in Sofia on August 30th
The set of the five-time winner of the title 'Best DJ in the World' is part of the Sofia Solid series.
Egyptian headache in Athens and EU
Athens has described forthcoming EU support for Egypt with a generous €7.4 billion package to manage migration as "vital" for the wider region.
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