Qatar reaffirms support for Somalia at UN Human Rights Council
Geneva: The State of Qatar has reaffirmed its support for the Federal Republic of Somalia's government institutions and efforts to strengthen security and stability, sovereignty and territorial integrity. Speaking during an interactive dialogue on a UN human rights report on assistance to Somalia, »»»
National Forum Examines Benefits and Risks of AI Adoption in Bulgaria
Politicians, academics and entrepreneurs discussed the benefits, risks and requirements for introducing and using artificial intelligence (AI) effectively in Bulgaria at a national forum on Thursday. The forum, Building with Artificial Intelligence: From Campus to Smart City, was organized by the U»»»
Hungary backs tougher EU return rules, bloc approves new system for migrants without right to stay
Hungary has voted in favour of new EU rules designed to make the return of people without a legal right to stay more effective, including stricter measures and the possibility of return hubs outside the bloc. EU approves new return framework The Council of the European Union has given its final app»»»
European Commission Closes Cybersecurity Directive Infringement Procedure against Bulgaria
The European Commission closed an infringement procedure against Bulgaria, which was launched over delays in notifying the Commission of measures fully transposing Directive (EU) 2022/2555, known as NIS2. The Innovation and Digital Transformation Ministry was notified on Thursday, the Ministry’s pr»»»
PRECOP 2026: buildings have become our new ecosystem
Buildings affect health, comfort and energy use because people spend about 90% of their lives indoors, said VELUX Polska’s Aleksandra Stępniak at Business PRECOP 2026. She argued that building modernization should be seen as an opportunity for lower costs, better well-being and greater energy secur»»»
Minister, Italy Ambassador discuss boosting investment cooperation
AMMAN — Minister of Investment Tareq Abu Ghazaleh on Thursday met with Italian Ambassador to Jordan Pier Luigi Zamporlini to discuss ways to strengthen investment cooperation between the two countries.Abu Ghazaleh highlighted the importance of building on the longstanding relations between Jordan a»»»
Finland police investigate suspected intrusions into parliament members’ homes
HELSINKI: Finnish police said on Thursday they have launched a preliminary investigation into a series of suspected intrusions at the homes of members of parliament. Helsinki police said in a statement they were working closely with the National Bureau of Investigation and that the inquiry was at a»»»
Senior UN figure says lost job for criticising Israel over Gaza
ROME: A senior official at the UN’s agriculture agency said Wednesday he had lost his job for criticising Israeli policies in Gaza, as the body’s head condemned staff who “play the game of human rights”. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) director Ben Davis told AFP he had been informed in Jul»»»
Budimex to build Educational Film Park in Warsaw for PLN 61.4 mln
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Report: only 3% of Poles plan to start companies
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Biedronka’s BIEK home delivery network expanding to 16 cities, 3,000 products
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Parliamentary Committee Rejects Proposal to Allow Europol to Request Investigations in EU Member States
The National Assembly’s Committee on Internal Security and Public Order adopted an opinion stating that the European Commission’s proposal to allow Europol to initiate investigations in EU member states required further clarification to ensure respect for national jurisdiction and the powers of ind»»»
Bulgarian Organizations in North Macedonia Oppose Delayed Constitutional Recognition of Bulgarians
Representatives of Bulgarian organisations in the Republic of North Macedonia attended a meeting of the National Assembly’s Committee on Policies for Bulgarians Abroad on Thursday, at the invitation of its Chair, Angel Georgiev. The meeting focused on a proposal to include Bulgarians in North Maced»»»
Two Russian drones hit major bridge in Kyiv
KYIV: Russian drones on Thursday hit a major bridge in Kyiv for the first time since the start of the conflict with Ukraine, as Moscow stepped up its attacks on key infrastructure ahead of winter. The twin strikes happened on the Southern Bridge — a transport artery connecting the east and west of »»»
Frontex chief calls for better EU border intelligence after Ceuta crisis
This is an interview for the European Newsroom (enr), which Tanjug is a part of. The European Commission wants Frontex to be able to deploy a rapid-response team within 24 hours. But agency chief Hans Leijtens draws a line at command: national governments must remain responsible. After Ceuta, the q»»»
Syrian government officials and Hezbollah held secret talks in Turkey. Iran was excluded – Ya Libnan
Share: By Feras Dalatey, Laila Bassam and Timour Azhari File: Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa Summary Longtime foes met in Turkey in September, sources say Aim was to de-escalate tensions, discuss security concerns Iran disappointed not to take part directly, source says No final agreement was rea»»»
Spanish royals to visit crisis-hit Ceuta on October 13
MADRID: King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia will visit Spain’s diplomatically sensitive enclave of Ceuta on October 13 as a migration crisis engulfs the north African territory claimed by Morocco, the palace announced on Thursday. Their trip to Ceuta, and then to Spain’s other north African enclave of»»»
European Commission Refers Bulgaria to EU Court of Justice in Two Separate Cases
The European Commission has decided to refer Bulgaria to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) over the failure to transpose two key EU directives into national law. The legal proceedings could result in financial penalties for the country. The first case concerns Bulgaria's failure to»»»
Blasts heard in Ethiopian capital, pro-government forces claim further gains in northern war
Explosions were heard overnight in Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa, three diplomatic sources said on Thursday, adding to anxiety about the possible spread of renewed conflict in the country’s north. A source linked to the opposition alliance fighting government forces since last week said it had car»»»
New EU Airline Baggage Rules: What Changes and When They Take EffectOpinions
Air passengers flying within the European Union may soon be entitled to more free hand luggage. In June, the European Parliament and EU member states reached a provisional agreement on new air passenger rights, marking the first major overhaul of EU aviation legislation since 2004. Under the propo»»»
Work on migrant return hubs ‘progressing well’, EU countries say
BRUSSELS: Work to set up migrant return hubs outside the European Union is progressing “very well”, Denmark said Thursday as the bloc’s home affairs ministers met in Luxembourg to discuss further ways to boost deportations. Denmark — along with Austria, Greece, Germany and the Netherlands — has bee»»»
New leaders join the KPMG in Romania and Moldova team
The contribution of KPMG leaders in Romania and Moldova is being recognized both locally and regionally through the assumption of new responsibilities within KPMG’s Central and Eastern Europe leadership team. Ramona Jurubiță takes on the role of Head of Clients & Markets for Central and Eastern Eur»»»
FlyDubai mid-air knife attacking co-pilot was Omani and Indoctrinated radical Islamist, Netanyahu says
DUBAI: Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the knife wielding co-pilot involved in the violent flydubai mid-air stabbing of his colleague underwent Islamist radical indoctrination - it has also been revealed that the unnamed suspect is an Omani national, according to the Israeli envoy t»»»
Finland investigates suspected break-ins at MPs homes
Helsinki: Finnish authorities said Thursday they were investigating a slew of suspected break-ins at the homes of members of parliament, which President Alexander Stubb said would be "an attack on democracy" if confirmed. Following media reports of the break-ins, speaker of parliament Jussi Halla-a»»»
Djuric: Stability, looking to future crucial for future of Serbia, region
PRZNO - Serbian caretaker FM Marko Djuric said on Thursday that, as far as Serbia was concerned, stability and looking to the future were crucial for the future of Serbia and the region. Speaking to reporters after a meeting of Berlin Process FMs in Przno, Montenegro, Djuric said not all ministers »»»
UAE launches investigation into Flydubai flight incident
DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates Public Prosecution has formed a team to investigate the circumstances and causes of an incident involving flydubai flight FZ1073, which was diverted to Saudi Arabia’s Tabuk airport, UAE authorities said on Thursday. The investigation will examine whether the incident»»»
Serbia’s snap election: Vucic, Gen Z and the future of Russian ties
The resignation of Aleksandar Vucic as president of Serbia should be understood in the context of the internal political conflict between the ruling elites and Generation Z, which began several years ago as a result of the collapse of the newly renovated railway station building in one of Serbia’s »»»
Serbia’s snap election: Vucic, Gen Z and the future of Russian ties
The resignation of Aleksandar Vucic as president of Serbia should be understood in the context of the internal political conflict between the ruling elites and Generation Z, which began several years ago as a result of the collapse of the newly renovated railway station building in one of Serbia’s »»»
Romania submits sixth and final PNRR payment request, seeking EUR 4.35 billion
Romania formally submitted its sixth and final payment request under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) to the European Commission on Wednesday evening, seeking a net EUR 4.35 billion in grants and loans. Interim European Investments and Projects Minister Dragoș Pîslaru said the reque»»»
European Gas Storage Facilities Remain at Historic Low in September - GIE
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Gas storage levels in Europe exceeded 71.5% by the end of September, but remained at the lowest level recorded for September 30 since 2011 and stayed at a record low throughout the month, according to data from Gas Infrastructure Europe (GIE) analyzed by Sputnik on Thursday. As o»»»
Cornell University rape case: Key allegations and new evidence as probe reopens
Grand jury to review reopened Cornell fraternity rape case after new evidence emerges Nearly two years after a Cornell University student reported being sexually assaulted at a fraternity house in Ithaca, New York, her case is back before prosecutors. A civil lawsuit, police transcripts and private»»»
Media Review: October 1
News and comments on businessman Ilian Filipov’s murder, which occurred in the night between Tuesday and Wednesday, dominated the media on Thursday. ILIAN FILIPOV’s MURDER On Nova Television’s morning show, Bird.bg journalist Dimitar Stoyanov said the man detained in connection with the murder of b»»»
Sheep, Goat Pox Outbreak Detected in Haskovo Region Village
The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) has detected a primary outbreak of sheep pox and goat pox at a livestock farm in the village of Sarnitsa, Mineralni Bani Municipality, Haskovo Region, where 47 sheep and five goats are kept, the Agency said on Thursday. A five-kilometre protection zone has be»»»
Bulgaria’s Budget Deficit Exceeds €3 Billion by End-AugustOpinions
Bulgaria’s consolidated fiscal programme recorded a deficit of €3.0755 billion by the end of August 2026, equivalent to 2.4% of projected GDP, according to data from the Ministry of Finance. Total revenue, grants and donations reached €30.1178 billion, or 60.7% of the amount projected for the full »»»
Government Seeks Stronger, More Competitive Bulgarian Wine Sector, Says Agriculture Minister
Agriculture Minister Plamen Abrovski Thursday stated that the Government aims to help consolidate Bulgaria’s wine sector, make local wineries more competitive, promote consumption of Bulgarian wine, and open new markets. He said the sector had been largely neglected for the past 15 years, with supp»»»
Tennessee woman on death row survives two lethal injections
Governor halts executions after Christa Gail Pike taken to hospital Nashville: Tennessee officials were unable to put Christa Gail Pike to death Wednesday for a 1995 murder after administering two doses of a lethal drug. A death penalty expert said it was an unprecedented failure, and Tennessee Gov»»»
US Tells France, Germany to Release Diesel Stocks or Face US Export Ban: Reuters
The Trump administration has told Germany and France to draw down emergency diesel inventories to help to ease global fuel prices or face a potential US diesel export ban, Reuters reported on Thursday, citing three people close to the discussions. The warning marks an escalation of pressure on »»»
Corruption in Ukraine Hinders Peaceful Settlement - Russian Foreign Intel
The “Gauleiter of Ukraine” and his entourage refuse to end the conflict, “having gone mad from easy money” and lining their own pockets, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) says. Other statements:The new leadership of Ukraine's security agency SBU organized a scheme to steal money on the»»»
Kerala woman checks into lodge with man; his wife tracks phone before ‘fake cops’ attack
Police suspect man’s wife shared location with gang; five arrested Dubai: A woman who checked into a lodge in Kerala with a male friend was allegedly abducted and raped by a gang posing as police officers, with investigators suspecting that the man’s wife may have hired the attackers after tracking»»»
A look at France's public debt as economy takes center stage in French election
France's public debt has climbed to a record during the two terms of President Emmanuel Macron, unsettling investors and emerging as a defining issue ahead of next year's presidential election. With France already gripped by deep social tensions, the candidates vying to succeed Macron are under pre»»»
Orbán’s brother allegedly asked Austrian contact if he could stop another Ukrainian cash shipment
A newly published 444.hu investigation says Áron Orbán contacted a former political acquaintance in Graz just weeks before Hungary’s 2026 election, asking whether an incoming Ukrainian shipment could be “caught” in Austria. Áron Orbán, the younger brother of former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor O»»»
Modernization Top Priority for Defence Ministry, Says Deputy Minister
Modernization is a top priority for the Ministry of Defence and is related to both the fulfillment of Bulgaria's commitments under NATO and ensuring national security, said Deputy Minister of Defence Lyubomir Monov, who was in Stara Zagora on Thursday for the Armed Forces Capabilities Demonstration»»»
Two Leopard Cubs Welcomed at Stara Zagora Zoo
Two male leopard cubs are the newest residents of the Stara Zagora Zoo. They were born on July 28, 2026, and are in excellent health, the zoo reported. The cubs are the first offspring of the four-year-old leopards Leya and Dante, who arrived at the Stara Zagora Zoo from Slovakia in 2022. The leopa»»»
Former Employee Arrested in Connection with Killing of Bulgarian Businessman Iliyan FilipovOpinions
A former employee of Bulgarian businessman Iliyan Filipov, who was shot dead in Plovdiv overnight, has been arrested in Sofia in connection with the killing, according to Bulgarian media reports. The suspect is a 51-year-old man identified by the initials S.M. He reportedly has a police record and »»»
Netanyahu says too early to tell who is behind foiled bid to crash Dubai-Tel Aviv flight
WASHINGTON: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday it was too early to say who was behind the foiled bid to crash a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv but that Israel would “possibly” be participating in the probe into the incident. “It’s too early to say, the attacking »»»
Parliament to Hear Interior Minister over Murder of Botev Plovdiv Football Club President
Parliament will hear Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev on Thursday about the murder of the Botev Plovdiv football club President and co-owner of the largest transport and logistics company in Bulgaria PIMK, Ilian Filipov, MPs decided unanimously with 203 votes in favour. The hearing is the first i»»»
AI chatbots turn users’ most intimate data into a potential goldmine for advertisers, researchers warn
Six out of nine of the most popular AI chatbots routinely exposed user input to third parties, new European research reveals. Multiple chatbots disclosed sensitive user data to advertising companies through trackers – a piece of code used to identify and target users on the web with customised adve»»»
Abu Dhabi hosts Asian police dialogue on safer communities
Police officials from across Asia discuss trust, prevention, policing in the digital age Dubai: Police and crime-prevention officials from across Asia gathered in Abu Dhabi to exchange ideas on community policing, public trust, and new approaches to building safer communities. The discussion has ta»»»