International news that matters to Bulgaria and the region.
Greek authorities have raised the danger level to category 4 in three key regions, including around Athens. The National Civil Protection Mechanism has been activated at full capacity, as fires have already destroyed over 14 thousand hectares.
German financial supervisor BaFin has referred the documentation regarding UniCredit's acquisition of Commerzbank to the ECB, with a decision expected by October.
The European Commission is finalizing the creation of Scaleup Europe – a new investment tool aimed at providing €5 billion for fast-growing innovative enterprises in the EU.
The US government is counting on reaching an agreement with Iran for the free passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, which would stabilize global energy prices.
Leading European stock indices ended the day up, with the German DAX and the French CAC 40 setting new historical highs. The growth was supported by mining company stocks, despite a decline in the energy sector.
Starting September 27, the EU's EmpCo directive comes into force, aiming to stop false environmental claims. Businesses will be required to provide concrete evidence of their products' sustainability.
The Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs claims there has been a synchronized campaign to spread falsehoods regarding the migration wave in Ceuta, aimed at destabilizing the Schengen Area.
Greece is fighting intense forest fires for the fourth consecutive day. Danger encompasses areas near Athens, while on the island of Kefalonia, the lack of electricity is leading to water supply problems.
U.S. President Donald Trump called on oil giants to lower fuel prices, stating that companies are profiting unfairly from the crude oil shortage caused by the war in Iran.
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva positively assessed the macroeconomic stability in Argentina following Javier Milei's reforms, but warned about the rise in informal employment.
Brent crude oil prices recorded a sharp decline of over 9% within a single trading session. The main driver for market volatility is the decision by the US and Iran to cease their mutual military strikes.
An epidemic has been declared in Gostivar, North Macedonia, following mass contamination of the water supply network with coliform bacteria. The water is now safe for hygienic purposes but remains unfit for drinking.
A group of seven mountaineers from the city of Zenica was caught in a powerful storm on Europe's highest peak. Two have survived, but severe weather conditions are hindering the rescue operation.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić discussed possible timelines for presidential elections, linking them to the date of the early parliamentary elections. He does not rule out a vote in late 2026 or early 2027.
Around 30,000 people are expected to take to the streets of Palma de Mallorca to protest against mass tourism, which they claim is worsening living conditions and driving up property prices.
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