Dubai: The Louvre Museum's Apollo Gallery reopened to visitors on Wednesday, months after it was closed following a spectacular jewellery heist in October 2025. The gallery has welcomed the public back, but its display cases remain empty after the removal of its priceless collection. One of the Lou»»»

“As of today, we have established and will operate a joint contact center at the Promachonas–Kulata border crossing,” said Greek Minister of Citizen Protection Michalis Chrysochoidis, speaking to journalists following a meeting with Bulgaria’s Minister of the Interior Ivan Demerdzhiev. The meeting »»»

GENEVA: The United Nations human rights chief on Wednesday condemned what he described as a further deterioration of civil and political rights in Nicaragua, warning that proposed measures to bar political opponents from elections would deepen an already severe crackdown on dissent. On Sunday Nicar»»»

Tunis: In Tunisia long power outages across the country have added to the strain of an intense heatwave, with temperatures as high as 49C, leaving many fearing for their livelihoods. For days, the STEG state electricity and gas company has been issuing daily heat alerts listing neighbourhoods where»»»

The Bulgarian National Assembly approved the deployment of U.S. military tanker aircraft and personnel at Bezmer Air Base, authorizing support for American operations in the Middle East following a formal diplomatic request from Washington. The resolution passed after nearly three hours of debate, »»»

An Iranian national has been arrested on suspicion of fatally stabbing a Bulgarian woman who worked at a casino in the German city of Nuremberg, according to local media reports. Prosecutors have issued an arrest warrant for the 45-year-old Iranian man, who is accused of attacking the 35-year-old B»»»

Dubai: The UAE and India are exploring new opportunities to deepen cooperation in tourism, civil aviation, advanced manufacturing and innovation as the two countries seek to build on one of the region's fastest-growing economic partnerships. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and To»»»

Dubai: When someone loses a job, can no longer afford rent, or suddenly has nowhere to stay, JM Avelino often does something many would hesitate to do, he offers them a place in his home. Over the years, the Dubai-based Filipino creative has welcomed fellow expatriates into his apartment in Deira, »»»

Zornitsa Gogan, Chair of the Board of the Association of Bulgarian Schools Abroad (ABSA), and the Executive Director of the Executive Agency for Bulgarians Abroad (EABA), Rayna Mandzhukova, signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on Wednesday, during the 19th Annual Conference of the Association. The co»»»

The risk of war is "at Bulgaria's doorstep", Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov said on Wednesday after Parliament approved the deployment of up to eight US aerial refuelling aircraft and up to 250 military personnel at Bezmer Air Base to support US operations in the Middle East. Kostadinov sai»»»

TUNIS: In Tunisia long power outages across the country have added to the strain of an intense heatwave, with temperatures as high as 49C, leaving many fearing for their livelihoods. For days, the STEG state electricity and gas company has been issuing daily heat alerts listing neighborhoods where »»»

JEDDAH: Three of Saudi Arabia’s leading professional boxers are set for “The Comeback” boxing night on Saturday, July 25, at Jeddah Superdome, which will be headlined by Anthony Joshua taking on undefeated Albanian heavyweight Kristian Prenga. The participation of the Saudi trio comes as part of th»»»

ROTTERDAM: Two trams collided on a key bridge in Rotterdam on Wednesday leaving at least 15 hurt, one seriously, officials said. The Erasmus Bridge is a major landmark in the Dutch port city, spanning the Maas River, and a major transport hub. Webcam footage of the bridge showed a tram steaming int»»»

Speaker Nabih Berri has stressed that what matters now, after the summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and President Joseph Aoun in Washington, are “the results on the ground, not just the form of the agreement.” “The real test after this meeting is the consolidation of the ceasefire and the »»»

Bulgaria's Minister of Interior Ivan Demerdzhiev and Greece's Minister for Citizen Protection Michalis Chrysochoidis have signed agreements and documents concerning the operation of the Kulata-Promachonas Contact Centre and the organization of joint patrols to operate in the border areas on Bulgari»»»

The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) has always worked under written editorial standards, BTA Deputy Director General for Information Policy Evgenia Drumeva said during a Council for Electronic Media (CEM) discussion on editorial independence on Wednesday. “I believe this discussion is important. It is »»»

Bulgarian schools abroad, ambassadors, diplomats and representatives of institutions supporting the Association of Bulgarian Schools Abroad (ABSA) were honoured during a ceremony on Wednesday held during the association's annual conference at Sofia University's St. Kliment Ohridski Rectorate. Award»»»

Hungary’s Public Prosecutor, Gábor Bálint Nagy, submitted his resignation on Wednesday, according to a statement published on the Prosecutor General’s Office website. ‘The prosecution service must not become a political tool’ In a statement also sent to the Hungarian News Agency (MTI), Nagy said sa»»»

The United States has stepped up its naval blockade of Iran, redirecting eight commercial vessels and disabling another ship as its military campaign entered an 11th consecutive night. The escalating conflict is increasing pressure on shipping routes, energy markets, and regional air travel. Brent »»»

Mayors of all five municipalities in Yambol Region have issued a joint statement opposing the deployment of US aerial refuelling aircraft at Bezmer Air Base. The statement, signed by the mayors of Yambol, Tundzha, Straldzha, Elhovo, and Bolyarovo points out that residents expressed serious concerns»»»

The first batches of fuel and lubricants from China have arrived in Kyrgyzstan. A video showing fuel trucks was posted on social media. Earlier, Energy Minister Altynbek Rysbekov announced the start of fuel supplies from China to Kyrgyzstan. He also said that contracts had been signed for fuel impo»»»

1 of 5 | Newly sworn-in Sen. Darline Graham Nordone, the sister of late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., participates in a ceremonial swearing in ceremony with Senate President Pro Tempore Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and her husband, Larry Nordone, in the Old Senate Chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washingto»»»

The US European Command (EUCOM) said it is monitoring security threats in the region and remains prepared to respond to potential risks against Bulgaria, amid tensions over the possible deployment of American tanker aircraft at Bezmer Air Base near Yambol. In a statement published on social media, »»»

Kyrgyzstan needs regulated labor migration as the country faces a growing shortage of workers. At the same time, foreign nationals who violate the law must be deported regardless of their citizenship. First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Daniyar Amangeldiev said in an exclusive intervi»»»

Current EU legislation is failing to prevent the spread of microplastics throughout the human body, according to a new report published on Wednesday (22 July) by the Plastic Soup Foundation in collaboration with Green Impact. Drawing on peer-reviewed scientific evidence, the report says microplasti»»»

Cairo: A declared blockade of Saudi Arabia by Yemen’s Houthi rebels has the potential to widen the Iran war and further disrupt global oil supplies and international trade. The rebels say they have closed the Bab El Mandeb Strait to Saudi-linked shipping in retaliation for the kingdom’s blockade on»»»

Dubai: Travellers with bookings to and from Dubai and other Middle East cities are facing longer disruptions after several international airlines extended route suspensions into August, September and October. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Some carriers have also redu»»»

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday dismissed the possibility of a Syrian military intervention against Hezbollah in Lebanon, a scenario that President Donald Trump has repeatedly floated in recent months. “Well, the Syrian authorities are not big fans of Hezbollah, but what we’ve enco»»»

“Cargo corridor” journalism might have seemed a dull proposition to most reporters just a few years ago, but when it comes to geographies including the Middle East, Turkey, the Caucasus and Central and South Asia, it is by now a big thing among many news outlets. First-came the full-scale invasion »»»

A conference in Ankara has called for a Turkey, Russia, China and Iran alliance to deter the US, yet the sharper argument is that the bloc already functions. The gathering, held under the banner "Alliance to Prevent Great Wars" and organised with the participation of Turkey's Vatan Party, drew some»»»

Ukraine has denied that its forces were responsible for the latest drone attacks on tankers using the Russian Black Sea port that ships around four-fifths of Kazakhstan’s oil exports. Kyiv has suggested that the attacks – on waters in proximity to export transit infrastructure that receives Kazakh »»»

Ukrainian drone strikes on two of Wildberries’ largest warehouses could leave Russia’s biggest online marketplace and its merchants facing losses of more than RUB100bn ($1.28bn), with independent sellers expected to bear the greater part of the damage, The Bell reported on July 20. The attacks over»»»

“Cargo corridor” journalism might have seemed a dull proposition to most reporters just a few years ago, but when it comes to geographies including the Middle East, Turkey, the Caucasus and Central and South Asia, it is by now a big thing among many news outlets. First-came the full-scale invasion »»»

Ukraine has denied that its forces were responsible for the latest drone attacks on tankers using the Russian Black Sea port that ships around four-fifths of Kazakhstan’s oil exports. Kyiv has suggested that the attacks – on waters in proximity to export transit infrastructure that receives Kazakh »»»

Abu Dhabi: AIREV, the Abu Dhabi-based creator of the OnDemand autonomous AI platform, has signed an agreement with Redington, a leading technology aggregator and innovation catalyst, to distribute AIREV’s OnDemand, its agentic AI platform, across the GCC and the whole of Africa. Redington is one of»»»

Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev on Wednesday dismissed allegations that he and his wife have acquired property through dubious transactions. "I did not become wealthy from my time in Parliament. I have worked hard for years. Unlike some people, my financial situation has not changed by hundreds »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Advanced Iranian Missile Capacity Poses ‘Problem’ for US: CBS Report 22-07-2026 14:54 PM An image taken from video aired on July 21, 2026, »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Speaker Berri Comments on Washington Summit: The Key is Ceasefire and Israeli Withdrawal from South Lebanon 22-07-2026 14:47 PM Lebanese Sp»»»

Rotterdam, Netherlands: Two trams collided on a key bridge in Rotterdam on Wednesday leaving at least 15 hurt, one seriously, officials said. The Erasmus Bridge is a major landmark in the Dutch port city, spanning the Maas river, and a major transport hub. Webcam footage of the bridge showed a tram»»»

Money transfer system operators will be required to notify the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan in advance of new services, update contact information, and submit quarterly performance reports. The relevant changes have been approved by a resolution of the bank. The National Bank has approved amendments»»»

World oil prices soared Wednesday, with the benchmark international contract Brent North Sea crude surpassing $95 for the first time in nearly six weeks as the United States and Iran carried out more strikes. Crude futures went on to give up some of the gains but still banked gains of about 3.5 per»»»

Bulgarian Sunday schools abroad can count on support from Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, Rector Eliza Stefanova said on Wednesday. She was speaking at the opening of the 19th Annual Conference of the Association of Bulgarian Schools Abroad (ABSA). Stefanova said Sofia University was pleased»»»

Top officials and ministers in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia have recently posted about friendship and unity on social media, signaling a rapprochement months after a public fall-out between the two largest Arab economies. On Tuesday evening, Saudi General Entertainment Authority chairm»»»

Doha, Qatar: It's time to make the most of your weekend as some of the best events and experiences happening across Qatar to keep you entertained are rounded up here. There are live entertainment, immersive attractions, interactive workshops and fun-filled family activities to explore this weekend.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior has added a new service to the Metrash App within the Queries section that lets users send their inquiries electronically to the General Directorate of Coasts and Borders Security. Through the 'Communicate with Us' option in the app, users can contact the depar»»»

An elderly couple who had reportedly struggled to come to terms with the death of their only son were found dead inside their home in Kerala’s Ernakulam district on Wednesday in what police believe was a suicide pact. The victims, identified as Kalathiparambil Sanjeevan, 72, and his wife Sabitha, 6»»»

Bulgaria updates its security protocols every day, regardless of the diplomatic note received from Iran, Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev told reporters at a briefing on Wednesday. "In any event, at every moment we are updating our security protocols because of the current security environment an»»»

Share: In this photo released by the Lebanese Government press office, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam raises a Lebanese flag during a visit to the southern village of Zawtar Al Gharbieh on July 22, 2026. © Lebanese Government press office via AP Beirut is working towards a “complete Israeli wi»»»

Euromarina presents Spain’s Mediterranean coast as a lifestyle and investment destination. WBJ talked to Patricia Quesada, Managing Director of Euromarina, about the developer’s offer for Polish buyers, local support and homes designed for year-round living, holidays and long-term value WBJ: What i»»»

DUBAI: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said on Wednesday that lasting regional stability can only be achieved through diplomacy and sustainable political solutions, not military force, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Speaking via video link at the 16th Gulf Research Forum in Cambri»»»