Politico: EU discussing new accession model for Ukraine and Moldova – without full voting rights

The EU is reportedly discussing a new enlargement model that would grant new member states limited voting rights at first – a proposal that could make Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán more amenable to Ukraine's accession. Source: Politico...

Tributes paid to 'voice of Irish boxing' O'Donnell

Tributes have been paid to "the voice of Irish boxing" Peter O'Donnell from Raphoe, Co Donegal, who has passed away following a short illness. Mr O’Donnell, who was 75 years old, managed Irish boxers from club level to national teams and his...

Šahmanović: Second submarine cable line with Italy to be installed by 2031

The two-day conference, titled Smart Growth, Green Future: Accelerating Investment in Montenegro, was opened yesterday in Luštica, near Tivat, by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister of Montenegro Milojko Spajić....

Superbet accelerates Brazilian growth through strategic integration with OKTO payment solutions

OKTO, a next-gen payment service provider, has strengthened its partnership with Superbet in Brazil, setting new benchmarks for payins and payouts, treasury, and settlement in one of the world’s most dynamic markets. Superbet activated OKTO via...

Putin Budapest travel headache exposed: secure route to Hungary revealed

President Vladimir Putin faces a logistical nightmare when it comes to travelling to Budapest: unless he is prepared to fly halfway around the globe, he will be forced to cross hostile airspace. And while no one is likely to shoot him down — doing...

British border officers sent to Balkans to stem flow of migrants

British border security officers have been dispatched to the Balkans for the first time to tackle illegal immigration as talks continue to open migrant “return hubs” in the region. They have been sent to Albania, Serbia, Montenegro, Kosovo, North...

To bypass vetoes, EU reportedly explores flexible membership for Ukraine, others

BRUSSELS The EU is reportedly considering introducing a new model that would allow new members to join the bloc without full voting or veto rights in the initial stage, according to EU sources. The idea is being discussed as part of efforts to...

Presidents Radev, Sulyok Emphasize Friendship, Energy Links and Bulgarian Community in Hungary

Relations between Bulgaria and Hungary, the countries of the Western Balkans and EU enlargement, energy connectivity in the EU, and the Bulgarian community in Hungary featured high on the agenda of Monday's meeting between Presidents Rumen Radev...

EU weighs limited-vote accession model to advance Ukraine and Moldova bids

35The European Union is discussing a new approach to enlargement under which incoming members would join without full voting rights for an initial period, according to reports citing EU diplomats. The model, at a formative stage, is intended to...

Media: EU discussing new accession model for Ukraine and Moldova – without full voting rights

The EU is reportedly discussing a new enlargement model that would grant new member states limited voting rights at first – a proposal that could make Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán more amenable to Ukraine's accession. As reported by...

Politico: EU Considers Admitting New Member States Without Veto Rights

New countries could join the EU without full voting rights, a measure that could make leaders such as Hungary’s Viktor Orbán more positively inclined toward the idea of countries like Ukraine becoming members of the bloc, Politico reports. The...

15 entrants revealed for Montesong 2025

The second edition of the new national selection for Montenegro, which will take place on December 21, will see fifteen acts compete to represent the country in Eurovision 2026. Today, RTCG and the Eurovision website revealed the names of the...

Azerbaijani boxers ready for action at Budva 2025 European U15 Boxing Championships

Baku, October 15, AZERTAC Azerbaijani boxers are set to showcase their skills at the U15 European Championships, which will take place in Budva, Montenegro, on October 16. Azerbaijan will be represented by a team of 23 athletes, including 17 men...

Ex Highland League defender helps nation to sensational World Cup qualifying win

A former Highland League defender played a part in one of his nation’s best ever results at the weekend. Faroe Islands international Odmar Faero played 90 minutes in his country’s 2-1 win over Czechia - just days after playing the full game as the...

New EU Accession Model Could Let Ukraine Join Without Full Voting Power

The European Union is reportedly exploring a new model for enlargement that could grant incoming member states partial voting rights initially, a move aimed at addressing Hungary’s longstanding opposition to Ukraine’s accession. This proposal,...

Bulgarian Sailors Sweep Balkan Sailing Championship in Nessebar

Bulgarian sailors won the most awards at the 53rd Balkan Sailing Championship, held from October 16–19 off the Black Sea coast at Nessebar, the Bulgarian Sailing Federaion said Monday. The competition brought together 125 sailors from six Balkan...

A convoy like no other: Dubai unites by road, sea, and heart for Breast Cancer Awareness

The iconic Jeepers Pink Drive returns, but this time it’s hitting the road and the sea On October 25, the streets of Dubai will once again turn pink as the iconic Jeepers Pink Drive returns for its 7th edition – a powerful symbol of solidarity,...

Hungary Supports Bulgaria's Bid for OECD Membership, President Sulyok Says

Hungary supports Bulgaria in becoming a member of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) as quickly as possible, said Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok after his meeting with Bulgarian President Rumen Radev on Monday....

New EU members could join without full voting rights

The EU has made enlargement a strategic priority amid Russian President Vladimir Putin’s expansionist agenda, although the push to increase the number of members from the current 27 to as many as 30 over the next decade is exposing the bloc’s...

President Sulyok: Bulgaria is an important ally for Hungary

During his statement to the press, the Hungarian head of state emphasized that over time it has been proven that “Hungarians can count on Bulgaria, and Bulgaria can count on Hungarians” — whether in economic, political, or defense matters, or even...