Europe’s Car Market Expands for Third Straight Month as Bulgaria Posts Strong April GrowthOpinions
Europe’s automotive market continued its upward trend in April, marking a third consecutive month of growth driven by rising demand for electric and hybrid vehicles. Bulgaria emerged as one of the continent’s fastest-growing markets, according to new data from the European Automobile Manufacturers'»»»
Starmer Cites Russian Threat as UK, Poland Seal Defense Pact
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer hailed Wednesday a defense pact with Poland, arguing the European allies faced "no greater challenge" than "Russian aggression" as he welcomed Polish counterpart Donald Tusk to Britain. The new security treaty signed by the NATO allies aims to allow the two countries »»»
US preparing Ebola quarantine center in Kenya: WSJ
WASHINGTON: The United States plans to open a quarantine center in Kenya, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, as a deadly Ebola outbreak surges in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The facility is primarily intended for Americans who test positive for the virus or have been exposed to it, »»»
World Cup transit sticker shock hits fans with tickets to matches in some US host cities
NEW YORK: Dubbed the “Sommermärchen,” or “Summer Fairy Tale,” the 2006 World Cup in Germany was a widely praised showcase for a modern, unified nation that was welcoming to fans from around the globe. Part of that success was the “KombiTicket,” which gave fans free access to local public transporta»»»
Student sports body FISU allows Russians to compete in all disciplines
The International University Sports Federation (FISU) has allowed Russian athletes to compete in its events in all disciplines via a neutral status. In sports where a relevant federation has already lifted restrictions on Russia, they will be able to participate with their national flag and anthem,»»»
Arab Finance - Egypt in talks with Volkswagen on EV production, local manufacturing expansion
Arab Finance: Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem discussed with a delegation from Germany-based automaker Volkswagen the company’s plans to expand its automotive manufacturing operations in Egypt in the coming period, as per a statement. The talks reviewed studies currently being prepared by Volksw»»»
The bin decides: Why waste habits begin at home
Every day, across millions of households, someone stands at a bin, deposits whatever they are holding, and considers the task complete. That moment is automatic, shaped more by physical environments than by conscious deliberation. What the object communicates, people tend to interpret as instructio»»»
Media Review: May 27
FOREIGN POLICY Dnevnik.bg reports that Prime Minister Rumen Radev is visiting France and Belgium on Tuesday for talks with European and NATO leaders. The government press service says Radev is scheduled to meet French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace in Paris before travelling to Brus»»»
New Car Registrations in Bulgaria Rise over 18% in April, Average Rate for EU Shows 5.1%
Bulgaria showed an 18.34% increase in new car registrations in April compared to the same month in 2025, according to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA). 4,742 new cars were registered in the country in April. Stronger growth among European countries was reported on»»»
Russia says US did not grant visa for official to attend UN meeting
MOSCOW: Russia’s UN ambassador said on Tuesday that the United States did not grant a visa for Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov to attend a UN Security Council meeting and called it a breach of US obligations as host of the UN Vassily Nebenzia made the comment at a meeting of the 15»»»
USMNT announces 26-man squad for home World Cup
WASHINGTON: After years of buildup and months of conjecture, the 26-man United States roster for this summer’s home World Cup was unveiled Tuesday on Fox at an event in New York. As expected, the roster put together by announced by manager Mauricio Pochettino is anchored by a number of longtime Am»»»
Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano out of shadow of big-city neighbors in Conference League final
LEIPZIG, Germany: There’s an ironic prize on offer if Crystal Palace can beat Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final on Wednesday: A spot in the competition Palace originally should have been playing in anyway. A season which began with Palace in court appealing in vain against demotion from»»»
Saudi firms seek English skills amid AI boom, but Arabic still leads
RIYADH: Arabic remains a fundamental language skill in the Middle East business community, even as demand for English proficiency grows, an industry expert said. The comments from Anil Singh, chief business officer for Saudi Arabia at TASC Outsourcing, came after a new study found that nine in 10 h»»»
Here’s why many Western leaders’ approval ratings are tanking
Every political and social order comes in two flavors: What its small elite and the minority exploiting it to the full want everyone to believe, and the reality that most of its members actually live in. The two never match, but this mismatch need not be a big problem. However, if the difference be»»»
Breaking: Budapest Mayor receives Ukraine award from Zelensky in Kyiv, later evacuated to shelter
Gergely Karácsony received the prestigious “Saviour City” award on behalf of Budapest directly from Volodymyr Zelensky during a visit to Kyiv on Tuesday, in recognition of the Hungarian capital’s support for Ukraine since the outbreak of the war. The award, established by the Ukrainian state in 202»»»
Czech Republic to cut back support for Ukrainian migrants
The Czech government has approved tighter rules for Ukrainian migrants, including restrictions on residency rights and welfare benefits, amid concerns over alleged abuse of aid. The Czech cabinet approved the legislation on Monday at the proposal of Interior Minister Lubomir Metnar, endorsing sweep»»»
Russian Call for Diplomats to Leave Kyiv Draws Western Backlash
Russia's call for diplomats and foreigners to leave Kyiv over the threat of fresh strikes drew a sharp backlash from Western countries on Tuesday, some of whom accused Moscow of escalating the more than four-year war. Russia announced Monday it had started a campaign of "systematic" strikes on Kyiv»»»
Zelensky Embraces Fascism by Honoring Ukrainian Nationalist Leader Melnyk - EU Lawmaker
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Volodymyr Zelensky openly embraced fascism by honoring Andriy Melnyk, one of the leaders of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN)*, Slovak member of the European Parliament Lubos Blaha said on Tuesday. Zelensky, whose grandfather fought in the Great Patriotic War on th»»»
Business - Decommissioning of France's Fessenheim nuclear plant finally set to start
France's utility giant EDF is poised to start dismantling the Fessenheim nuclear power plant on the border with Germany, a €1.4 billion project slated to take 22 years. Built in 1971, the plant's two reactors are the oldest in France and have been permanently shut down since 2020 after 43 years in »»»
Official: Revolut begins rollout of Hungarian bank account numbers for millions of users
Fintech giant Revolut has officially begun the gradual rollout of Hungarian bank account numbers to its customers in Hungary, marking a major step in the company’s local expansion and potentially reshaping how millions of Hungarians use digital banking services. The company announced on LinkedIn on»»»
Why are buyers from these countries suddenly eyeing Hungarian property after the election?
Interest in the Hungarian property market from abroad has risen sharply from certain Western European countries since Hungary’s 2026 parliamentary election, according to new data from Duna House. However, the company says there is still no sign of a large-scale emigration or return migration wave a»»»
Tunisia Embassy in Germany to host online session on SME funding program, June 8
Tunis, May 26, 2026 (TAP) — The Embassy of Tunisia in Germany will host an online information session on the “WIDU Africa” program on Monday, June 8, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The session aims to present the program and explain its...»»»
Eastern EU faces mounting demographic strain as populations shrink and age, Eurostat says
Eastern European members of the European Union are facing mounting demographic pressure from population decline, ageing societies and persistently low birth rates, according to new data from the EU’s statistics agency Eurostat, highlighting a widening demographic divide across the bloc. While the E»»»
Germany Launched Unprecedented War Preparations - Expert
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Germany is carrying out total militarization at all levels and on a scale unprecedented in the country's history, Reiner Braun, an expert and former co-chair of the International Peace Bureau (IPB), told RIA Novosti. "We are witnessing the total militarization of the country. Thi»»»
Families across Qatar embrace traditions, preparations ahead of Eid Al-Adha
Doha, Qatar: As Eid al-Adha approaches, homes across Qatar are packed with familiar traditions and preparations: deep cleaning, buying clothes, arranging family visits, and decorating homes. For many, the days leading up to Eid are just as meaningful as the celebration itself, where religious pract»»»
Norway overtakes Russia as world's top gas pipeline exporter
Norway overtook Russia as the world’s biggest exporter of gas via pipeline in 2025, reflecting Moscow’s loss of most of its market share in Europe over the past four years. Norway, now Europe’s biggest gas supplier, piped 108.6bn cubic metres (bcm) of gas to the continent last year, according to a »»»
After AFCON drama, Morocco head to World Cup with big ambitions
PARIS, France: Morocco produced a historic best performance for an African and Arab nation at the 2022 World Cup, but their hopes of another run to the latter stages this time may not have been helped by a turbulent few months. The Atlas Lions reached the semifinals in Qatar, eliminating Spain on p»»»
Stellantis: Wants to revive the legendary 2CV as a $17,000 EV
European car buyers may soon see the return of one of the continent’s most iconic people’s cars — this time powered by batteries instead of gasoline. Stellantis, the multinational auto giant behind brands such as Citroen, Fiat, Jeep, Peugeot, and Ram, is reportedly firming up plans to launch a trul»»»
A process not an event: but Brejoin is in the air
Brejoin is in the air in the UK, where Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham, the two Labour politicians most likely to succeed the desperately beleaguered prime minister Keir Starmer, say that they want the UK to rejoin the EU, with Streeting describing Brexit as a “catastrophic mistake”. Starmer’s gover»»»
Sri Lanka travel just got easier: Free ETA visas launched for Indians, Pakistanis and 38 others
Dubai: Sri Lanka has introduced a new free Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) tourist visa scheme for travellers from 40 countries, including India, Pakistan, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, the UK and the US, in a move aimed at easing entry for short-term visitors. Sign up for our daily business newslet»»»
New FM Anita Orbán held first talk with Russia's ambassador after biggest drone strike on Transcarpathia
New FM Anita Orbán held first talk with Russia's ambassador after biggest drone strike on Transcarpathia Search: Skip to content Politics Hungarian politics EU relations Foreign affairs Migration Business Artificial intelligence Economy Energy Finance Labour market Real estate Travel Tourism Budape»»»
Russia - DailyNewsHungary
Russia - DailyNewsHungary Search: Skip to content Politics Hungarian politics EU relations Foreign affairs Migration Business Artificial intelligence Economy Energy Finance Labour market Real estate Travel Tourism Budapest Countryside & beyond Lake Balaton Traffic Public transport Budapest Airport »»»
PM Magyar: Shredded documents and Fidesz campaign materials found in former ministry building – video
PM Magyar: Shredded documents and Fidesz campaign materials found in former ministry building – video Search: Skip to content Politics Hungarian politics EU relations Foreign affairs Migration Business Artificial intelligence Economy Energy Finance Labour market Real estate Travel Tourism Budapest »»»
Magyar meets Tusk in Poland on first foreign trip
Magyar meets Tusk in Poland on first foreign trip Search: Skip to content Politics Hungarian politics EU relations Foreign affairs Migration Business Artificial intelligence Economy Energy Finance Labour market Real estate Travel Tourism Budapest Countryside & beyond Lake Balaton Traffic Public tra»»»
How smaller EU states are reshaping Europe’s power structure
How smaller EU states are reshaping Europe’s power structure Search: Skip to content Politics Hungarian politics EU relations Foreign affairs Migration Business Artificial intelligence Economy Energy Finance Labour market Real estate Travel Tourism Budapest Countryside & beyond Lake Balaton Traffic»»»
New poll says former PM Orbán's Fidesz may vanish
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PM Magyar to slash own salary by half as Hungary targets politicians’ pay cuts
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Chinese cars gaining credibility among European consumers – study
European consumers’ perception of cars made in China has entered a new stage: for the first time, a majority of Europeans, 55%, say they would be open to buying their next car from a Chinese manufacturer, according to the latest international Customers & Markets Survey conducted by global managemen»»»
Muslim candidates divide right in Italian city vote
Vigevano, Italy: A local election in an industrial city in northern Italy is exposing differences over immigration between governing coalition parties and showing how the country’s rapidly changing social fabric is shaping politics. Surrounded by factories and rice paddies, Vigevano is a city of 62»»»
Germany's Dr. Wolff cosmetics company is going all in on AI
BusinessGermanyGermany's Dr. Wolff cosmetics company is going all in on AIMathilda Jordanova-DudaThis medium-sized, family-run business has embraced artificial intelligence to stay competitive. All employees are encouraged to learn about and apply LLMs. https://p.dw.com/p/5ECzXWill rapidly adopting»»»
6 reasons a second residency works
Across the Middle East today, a quiet question is repeating itself at dinner tables, in WhatsApp groups, and between colleagues. If something changes — my job, my company, my industry, my circumstances — what is my backup? For skilled professionals especially, the honest answer for many is: nothing»»»
French public increasingly sees Qatar as key ally: Poll finds
Doha, Qatar: A new French public opinion survey has revealed a significant rise in positive perceptions of Qatar among the French public, reflecting the country’s growing diplomatic and economic influence in Europe and the Middle East. According to the ‘French Perspectives on Foreign Policy Wave 2 »»»
Dual Education in Bulgaria Develops Too Sluggishly, Think-Tank Says
The national plan for secondary education admissions in Bulgaria for the 2026/2027 school year shows that 63% of the enrolment positions are for vocational training. To ensure that secondary-level vocational education is linked to the needs of the labour market, it is essential to develop the dual »»»
Crack found in California toxic chemical tank could relieve pressure
Los Angeles, United States: Authorities in California on Sunday said they discovered a crack in a damaged tank of toxic chemicals, potentially relieving pressure as the threat of an explosion has forced tens of thousands of residents to evacuate. About 50,000 residents were ordered to leave their h»»»
EU’s foreign policy boss Kallas is undermining Europe’s credibility
Kaja Kallas has done it again. The EU’s top foreign policy high representative called China a “cancer” that needs decisive treatment with chemotherapy rather than temporary relief with morphine. This is the latest in a series of bizarre remarks that have unsettled her colleagues and led to the rapi»»»
EU’s foreign policy boss Kallas is undermining Europe’s credibility
Kaja Kallas has done it again. The EU’s top foreign policy high representative called China a “cancer” that needs decisive treatment with chemotherapy rather than temporary relief with morphine. This is the latest in a series of bizarre remarks that have unsettled her colleagues and led to the rapi»»»
The baby bust: how a global demographic crisis crept up on everyone
↵ Just a decade ago, the dominant demographic narrative was of "dying Russia" — a population hollowed out by the chaos that followed the Soviet collapse, shrinking through a combination of low birth rates, high mortality and mass emigration. The meme was convenient and, for a while, acc»»»
The baby bust: how a global demographic crisis crept up on everyone
↵ Just a decade ago, the dominant demographic narrative was of "dying Russia" — a population hollowed out by the chaos that followed the Soviet collapse, shrinking through a combination of low birth rates, high mortality and mass emigration. The meme was convenient and, for a while, acc»»»
AfD Aims for Historic Win in Saxony-Anhalt — Reports
Alternative for Germany’s lead candidate in Saxony-Anhalt, Ulrich Siegmund, said his party wants to form the first AfD-led regional government in Germany, European media reported. Recent polls show AfD on course to win the September election in the eastern German state, with the possibility of gove»»»
THIS WEEK: Magyar heads to Brussels to unlock Hungary’s frozen EU recovery money by 31 August
Hungarian prime minister Péter Magyar is expected in Brussels this week, seeking to reach an agreement with the EU Commission on unlocking €10.4bn in recovery funds that were frozen over the rule-of-law breaches during the previous government of Viktor Orbán. “Both sides will do everything they can»»»