Russian President Vladimir Putin has outlined Russia’s accelerating battlefield gains in Ukraine, denounced Kiev’s increasingly desperate threats to civilian airlines as “state terrorism,” and warned that UK military facilities on Ukrainian soil would be legitimate targets. Speaking to reporters in»»»

Speaking to journalists in Parliament on Wednesday, Yes, Bulgaria co-leader and Democratic Bulgaria (DB) MP Ivaylo Mirchev called for the Consultative Council for National Security (CCNS) to be convened, a clear government position and an end to bowing to Russia and Putin. The statement comes after»»»

GERB-UDF called on the President Wednesday to convene the Consultative Council for National Security (CCNS) over a Russian hybrid attack in Germany, "It is high time for the President to convene the Consultative Council for National Security so that political parties can hear what the government ha»»»

“Looking back over Heinner’s 15 years, I believe one of our most significant achievements is that we have grown steadily, without losing sight of what our customers expect from us. We started out in a market where there were already very well-known brands, and today we have a significant presence b»»»

Bulgaria has expressed solidarity with Germany following what Berlin described as a hybrid attack involving a drone discovered at Leipzig/Halle Airport, saying attacks against European partners and allies are unacceptable. “Hybrid attacks against our partners and allies are unacceptable,” Bulgaria'»»»

POLITICS - PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION Andrey Gurov and Georgi Kandev’s entry into the presidential race has reshaped the field, with their campaign seeking to unite pro-European and democratic voters while reaching beyond the traditional right-wing electorate. Coverage focuses heavily on the role of GER»»»

The figures demonstrate the potential for achieving large-scale digital distribution Tariq Mushtaq Khatri has reported a cumulative Meta advertising performance of more than 211.4 million impressions, 81.8 million people reached and 71.9 million post engagements between August 19, 2023, and April 2»»»

Canada has very few similarities with Iran – to Canada’s own shame. Let’s leave aside the basic differences, such as location, demographics, weather, and cuisine, and focus on the essentials: Historically, Iran is old and firmly based on an ancient civilization; Canada, like the US, is young and a »»»

GERB called on the President Wednesday tp convene the Consultative Council for National Security (CCNS) over a Russian hybrid attack in Germany, "It is high time for the President to convene the Consultative Council for National Security so that political parties can hear what the government has to»»»

Burgas and Varna airports have handled more than 3 million passengers combined since the beginning of 2026, marking a positive development for air travel along Bulgaria's Black Sea coast. The milestone is particularly notable for Burgas Airport, which resumed operations only on May 1 after a major »»»

The heart of the German economy is making and exporting the big-ticket, complex goods that make global business run: everything from cars and locomotives to factory machinery, aircraft and construction equipment. That model for growth is under serious pressure from a new competitor whose exports ca»»»

Germany on Tuesday blamed Russia for an attempted "hybrid attack" involving an explosive-laden drone at a strategic airport last month and announced diplomatic counter-measures. The European Union expressed "full solidarity" with Germany, NATO assured that it would defend its members and countries »»»

VLADIVOSTOK (Sputnik) - Germany made up the drone story to groundlessly blame Russia, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told Sputnik. "This whole drone story is based on nothing: there are no facts, no supporting materials, absolutely zero, nothing," Zakharova said on the sidelin»»»

Frankfurt, Germany: German police said Wednesday that they suspected a "deliberate act" damaged an electricity substation, the latest in a string of incidents involving critical infrastructure. Police were called on Tuesday evening when a short-circuit knocked out some lines at a substation in Berg»»»

Angela Merkel, the former German Chancellor, was received on Tuesday at Cotroceni Palace by President Nicusor Dan. Their discussions focused on the international political and security context, European Union solidarity, and the need for European states to assume greater responsibility within NATO.»»»

Hungary has one of the highest employment rates in Europe, matching Germany at 81.1%, but its relatively weak performance in innovation and digitalisation has dragged it down to 22nd place overall in a new business environment ranking. The 2026 Doing Business in Europe study by Leadfeeder ranks 29 »»»

President Vladimir Putin slammed Zelensky’s threats against Russian civilian aviation as “a bid for state terrorism.” Speaking at a press conference following the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishkek, Putin said Ukraine had been seeking to resume negotiations and hold face-to-face me»»»

Regional airlines operate select routes as global carriers keep UAE flights suspended Dubai: Flying from the UAE today? Passengers should prepare for a mixed picture of operating, delayed and cancelled flights, with Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai and Air Arabia continuing to operate key service»»»

G20 finance leaders wrapped up two days of talks in Ashville, North Carolina, on Tuesday with broad backing for a final statement, despite tensions over Russia’s participation and divisions with China. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Moscow’s presence had not disrupted discussions, as mini»»»

European allies resist ‘normalising’ Moscow amid Ukraine war and hybrid attack fears G20 finance leaders closed their two-day gathering on Tuesday with a statement that all but China backed in full, as Washington insisted that the presence of a Russian minister had no effect on talks. US Treasury S»»»

Germany's government on Tuesday blamed Russia for an attempted attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport on 4 August using an explosive-laden drone, and announced that it would shut down a Russian consulate among other measures against Moscow. French ​President Emmanuel Macron ​said he support»»»

Brussels: Eurozone annual inflation is projected at 3.3 percent in August, rising from 2.9 percent in July and reaching its highest level so far this year, according to a flash estimate released Tuesday by Eurostat. Eurozone inflation stood at 3.2 percent in May, before easing to 2.8 percent in Jun»»»

Berlin accuses Moscow of hybrid warfare, tightens sanctions and expulsions Germany on Tuesday (Sept. 1, 2026) blamed Russia for an attempted "hybrid attack" involving an explosive-laden drone at a strategic airport last month and announced diplomatic counter-measures. The European Union expressed "»»»

Power lines stand in front of the Janschwalde power plant in Turnow-Preilack, Germany, Tuesday. Several improvised explosive devices were found at a substation, damaging several power lines, according to police and a grid operator. The facility is an important hub in the Lausitz power grid and is c»»»

German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (R) and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul arrive for a press conference Tuesday at Leipzig airport in Berlin. Photo by Filip Singer/EPA Sept. 1 (UPI) -- Germany on Tuesday accused Russia of responsibility for a drone attack at Leipzig's airport last»»»

Bangkok tightens entry rules despite a fall in foreign tourist arrivals Dubai: Thailand depends heavily on foreign tourists, and visitor numbers are already down this year. Yet it is about to halve visa-free stays for travellers from dozens of countries from 60 days to 30. Thailand’s Foreign Minist»»»

Bulgaria recorded the third-highest inflation rate in the eurozone in August, as annual consumer price growth accelerated to 5.1% from 4.4% in July, according to Eurostat's preliminary estimate based on the harmonized index of consumer prices. Only Lithuania and Cyprus reported higher inflation amo»»»

Poland was a net electricity exporter in the first seven months of 2026, according to data from transmission system operator PSE. Electricity exports reached 9,547.3 GWh, up nearly 10% y/y, while imports fell about 7% to 7,319 GWh. More than 80% of Polish electricity exports went to Slovakia, Germa»»»

Frankfurt, Germany: Germany is looking for gas deals with Algeria to diversify its supply, Berlin's top diplomat said Thursday in Algiers, where he joined a business delegation visiting the North African country. "We need to diversify... We need long-term gas contracts," Johann Wadephul told German»»»

Bulgaria ranks 13th in the European Union in beer production, with breweries producing 442 million liters in 2025, according to data from the Brewers' Union of Bulgaria. That volume accounts for about 1.3% of total EU beer production and translates into approximately 68.7 liters per person based on»»»

PoliticsUnited States of AmericaUS irks Germany, Europe with Russian G20 invite, press bansMark Hallam with AFP, AP, dpa, ReutersRussia's finance minister is at the G20 meeting in Asheville but some key US press corps members are not. The mood was already tense amid the lengthy Iran war and Trump's»»»

POLITICS Bulgarian National Radio (BNR) covered an interview with media researcher and political analyst Ivo Indzhov, who said a united right-wing presidential ticket is currently not possible. He noted that the right in Bulgaria is not homogeneous and that Yes, Bulgaria leaders had ruled out a joi»»»

Three centuries ago, in 1729, author Jonathan Swift used the cold language of arithmetic to suggest that Ireland’s poor sell their children as food for the tables of English gentlemen. The horror he outlined in his book, A Modest Proposal, lay not just in the idea itself but in the tone: a bureaucr»»»

On Sept. 1, 2004, a group of Chechen separatists took more than 1,000 people hostage at a school in Beslan, Russia, ultimately killing nearly 340 people, including children. 1 of 3 | Russian soldiers give first aid to a former hostage after special forces enter her school in Beslan, North Ossetia, »»»

Seven people are under investigation in connection with an organised group suspected of procuring and storing explosives, explosive devices and drones in Serbia before sending them to predetermined locations in European Union countries. The group is also believed to have planted explosives near gas»»»

A monument to world-famous 19th-century Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky has been reinstalled in the eastern German city of Dresden after spending around a year in storage. The ceremony was attended by Russian Ambassador to Germany Sergey Nechayev, who thanked the city authorities for their commitm»»»

Europe's gas traders have spent the summer betting that the Gulf war would end before the heating season starts, giving them time enough to restock Europe’s gas tanks. That bet has gone badly. European gas storage currently stands at about 63% of capacity against a five-year average of 79%. Macro-A»»»

Europe's gas traders have spent the summer betting that the Gulf war would end before the heating season starts, giving them time enough to restock Europe’s gas tanks. That bet has gone badly. European gas storage currently stands at about 63% of capacity against a five-year average of 79%. Macro-A»»»

Europe's gas traders have spent the summer betting that the Gulf war would end before the heating season starts, giving them time enough to restock Europe’s gas tanks. That bet has gone badly. European gas storage currently stands at about 63% of capacity against a five-year average of 79%. Macro-A»»»

PA Media/DPA London Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football with immediate effect. The 39-year-old captained Argentina to the final of last month’s World Cup in New York, but he was unable to prevent his nation losing 1-0 to Spain and it proved to be the final match of»»»

Tunis, August 31 (TAP) - President Kais Saied met Monday, at Carthage Palace, German Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Johann Wadephul.The President of the Republic stressed the long-standing friendship between Tunisia and Germany, which dates...»»»

TUNIS, 31 Aug. (TAP) – President Kais Saied met Monday, at Carthage Palace, German Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Johann Wadephul.The President of the Republic stressed the long-standing friendship between Tunisia and Germany, which dates back...»»»

DAMASCUS: Denmark reopened its embassy in Damascus on Monday after a yearslong suspension of diplomatic activities that began after Syria’s civil war erupted, state media reported. SANA said that Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen, accompanied by Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani,»»»

Tunis, August 31 (TAP) - The meeting held Monday between Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti and his German counterpart Johann Wadephul at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs culminated in the signing of five...»»»

DAMASCUS: Denmark reopened its embassy in Damascus on Monday after a yearslong suspension of diplomatic activities that began after Syria’s civil war erupted, state media reported. SANA said that Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen, accompanied by Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani,»»»

Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football with immediate effect. The 39-year-old captained Argentina to the final of last month's World Cup in New York, but he was unable to prevent his nation losing 1-0 to Spain and it proved to be the final match of his international c»»»

Israel announced Monday the signing of a $3.5 billion deal to supply and build Greece a comprehensive air defense system that will work as a shield to protect from a range of threats from the air from aircraft and drones to ballistic missiles. File Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI | License Photo Aug. 31 (»»»

The inaugural festival attracted more than 1,100 film submissions from over 80 countries Dubai: Kashmir is set to host its first international film festival, bringing together filmmakers, cinema enthusiasts and cultural delegates from across the world from September 7 to 10. Titled ‘Rang-e-Cinema’,»»»

Major airlines are restoring UAE services, but some routes remain suspended or reduced Dubai: International airlines are gradually restoring flights to the UAE, but travellers flying to Dubai or Abu Dhabi should still expect a patchwork of resumed, reduced and suspended services as carriers continu»»»