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There were 9.4 million beehives on EU farms in 2023, according to Eurostat, with the number of beehives increasing by 1.3 million (+16%), from 8.1 million in 2020.

Bulgaria has met the criteria to join the euro zone on 1 January 2026, the European Commission concludes in its 2025 Convergence Report, marking a historic step on Bulgaria’s journey towards euro adoption.

The EU Commission has adopted a water resilience strategy aimed at restoring and protecting the water cycle, securing clean and affordable water for all and creating a sustainable, resilient water-economy in Europe.