UNITED NATIONS: The Trump administration on Thursday announced $1.8 billion more toward UN humanitarian aid, saying it will be earmarked for lifesaving aid to victims of natural disasters, famine and “people who are truly in critical need” even as the US has cut foreign assistance overall. The mone»»»

Damascus, May 14 (SANA) Head of the donor countries delegation and Director for Humanitarian Affairs at the German Foreign Ministry, Ina Freidrich, said Thursday that international donors continue to support Syria’s recovery efforts and infrastructure rehabilitation, with particular emphasis on min»»»

Concerns for the security of the Baltic states rose on May 7 when three drones pierced NATO’s airspace and crashed in Latvia..Photo by Makalu/Pixabay WASHINGTON, May 14 (UPI) -- A State Department official told Congress on Thursday that NATO remains a critical deterrent to Russian aggression, and h»»»

Germany risks locking itself into decades of costly gas import dependence unless policymakers give battery storage equal treatment in upcoming power market reforms, energy think-tank Ember has warned. In a report published on May 13, Ember said Germany’s electricity system was at a “critical inflec»»»

Concerns for the security of the Baltic states rose on May 7 when three drones pierced NATO’s airspace and crashed in Latvia..Photo by Makalu/Pixabay WASHINGTON, May 14 (UPI) -- A State Department official told Congress on Thursday that NATO remains a critical deterrent to Russian aggression, and h»»»

The world does owe an apology to Russia for dismissing its concerns regarding US secret global bio-research as conspiracy, experts tell Sputnik. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced a probe into more than 120 biological laboratories across over 30 countries, including Ukraine, »»»

Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova met with German Ambassador Irene Plank on Thursday, the ministry said. Topping the meeting were advancing cooperation in industry, energy, innovation, and scientific research. Minister Petrova underscored her desire, as well as that of the new Bulgarian government»»»

It is apposite that ‘After Nations, The Making and Unmaking of a World Order’ – written by English novelist turned historian Rana Dasgupta – should be published as Donald Trump is desperately seeking to extract America from an ill-judged and calamitous war in Iran. ‘After Nations’ is an analysis of»»»

When the United States launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran in late February, the mission depended on a network of air refueling operations stretching from the Azores to the Arabian Gulf. Whether enough NATO allies would cooperate was not a given...and not all of them did. Secretary of State M»»»

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said the government has no intention of intervening directly in the market by imposing prices, but stressed that the state has a responsibility to ensure effective regulations and oversight mechanisms amid rising consumer costs and declining purchasing power. Sp»»»

At the Hungarian National Bank's (MNB’s) FX swap tender providing euro liquidity, the central bank of Hungary has reduced the maximum allowable swappoints, effectively lowering the annualised forint yield by around 50bp to 5.25%, MBH Bank said in a note on May 13, according to financial website&nbs»»»

The Sofia Municipal Council (SMC) Thursday accepted the proposal of Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev for the Sofia Municipality to acquire the sculptural figures and bas-reliefs from the Monument to the Soviet Army free of charge from the State. “We are the owners of the land. It is normal that the figur»»»

OVERVIEW All media report on the three Progressive Bulgaria (PB) MPs who resigned from the National Assembly on Thursday. Two of them, Ilko Iliev and Mario Smarkov, will be appointed to the position of regional governors of Varna, on the Black Sea, and Targovishte, North Eastern Bulgaria, respectiv»»»

Norwegian-backed energy companies are planning a major green hydrogen project in southwest Estonia, with investments expected to reach €1bn, Northern Europe Energy Group and Vindr Baltics announced in separate statements. A memorandum of understanding was signed on May 8, according to Northern»»»

While physical attacks remain the most visible form of violence against journalists, other threats have become increasingly pervasive: economic pressure is intensifying, political interference is growing, and press freedom is steadily eroding. The annual report of the Reporters Without Borders show»»»

BISHKEK (Sputnik) - Western countries, according to the most conservative estimates, have frozen about $590 billion belonging to Russia, Cuba, Venezuela, Iraq, Iran, North Korea, Libya and Afghanistan, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu said on Thursday. There is currently a clear lac»»»

With a long‑standing presence in the United Arab Emirates since 1975 and a global heritage dating back to 1886, SABIS is widely recognized for delivering high‑quality education that prepares students for success in a changing world. Across schools in the UAE and worldwide, the proven SABIS Educatio»»»

President Nicusor Dan declared on Wednesday that a "significant" American military presence in Europe is in the interest of European states. He stressed that many countries want American troops on their territory, but there will be no "non-principle" negotiations between the allies on this subject.»»»

JEDDAH: Timo Gloeckner says he knew early on that he wanted to turn cooking into his career. Growing up in Germany, “food was always an important part of my family life,” he tells Arab News. “Some of my earliest memories are of being in the kitchen, watching and helping my grandmother. What started»»»

The government of Prime Minister Rumen Radev carried out a sweeping replacement of all 28 regional governors in Bulgaria in a single decision adopted during a regular meeting of the Council of Ministers. One of the most notable aspects of the reshuffle is the large number of newly appointed governo»»»

Trade Republic is trying to expand in Poland by offering some of the highest deposit rates on the market and encouraging customers to start investing. Although the fintech has more than 10 mln users across Europe, including millions in Germany, Spain, and Italy, it currently has only tens of thousa»»»

LONDON: A car dealership in Germany. A Belgian trading company. A restaurant in Austria. An art dealer in London. Charities in several countries. These are just some of a multitude of front entities — some innocent dupes but many overtly criminal enterprises — that are part of a mind-bogglingly com»»»

US President Donald Trump’s arrival in China this week is being treated as far more than another diplomatic photo opportunity. Relations between Washington and Beijing remain tense, competition between the two powers stretches across almost every domain, and yet both sides appear increasingly aware»»»

QNA Doha The 35th edition of the Doha International Book Fair is set to open today, Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre with organisers describing it as the largest in the event’s history. The fair, organised by Qatar’s Ministry of Culture, will run until May 23 and»»»

Spain has become the latest European nation to call for the EU to build its own army as opposed to relying on the NATO framework, citing a growing rift with the US. The idea itself, however, has split European NATO members, with many still viewing the US-led military bloc as a preferable defense me»»»

LONDON: A car dealership in Germany. A Belgian trading company. A restaurant in Austria. An art dealer in London. Charities in several countries. These are just some of a multitude of front entities — some innocent dupes but many overtly criminal enterprises — that are part of a mind-bogglingly com»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 35th edition of the Doha International Book Fair is set to open on Thursday at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, with organizers describing it as the largest in the event's history. The fair, organized by Qatar's Ministry of Culture, will run until May 23 and feature broad»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Space Command (SPACECOM) and US allies expect to finalize a joint plan for future orbital warfare by the end of the year, SPACECOM Commander Gen. Stephen Whiting said. "We are in the process now of building a defense of orbital assets CONOPS [an orbit Concept of Operat»»»

Austria has said it scrambled Eurofighter Typhoons to intercept US Air Force spy planes that entered its airspace without authorization on Sunday and Monday. According to Austrian Defense Ministry spokesman Michael Bauer, a pair of PC-12 turboprop aircraft flew over the Totes Gebirge mountains in U»»»

BRUSSELS: In an ornate Brussels concert hall, Bashar Murad, a Palestinian songwriter, stood before hundreds and delivered a mournful performance of Nina Simone’s “I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free” in English and Arabic. When the final notes faded, the audience erupted. The performance Tue»»»

Dubai: The UAE is seeking a seat on the board of Swift, the global financial messaging network used by banks and financial institutions to process cross-border transactions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Senior executives from the UAE Banks Federation (UBF) told medi»»»

Ukraine has amended the list of countries with which it accepts dual citizenship agreements, adding 29 new states including Romania.On 8 May, the government in Kyiv adopted a "decree regarding amendments to the list of states whose citizens (subjects) acquire Ukrainian citizenship through a simplif»»»

Authorities in Kyrgyzstan have charged powerful ex-national security chief Kamchybek Tashiyev with plotting to overthrow President Sadyr Japarov and seize power by force. Seven others face the same charge, but their identi»»»

Under Joe Biden, the US said the Nord Stream pipeline network would not operate, but now it wants to buy the part of the pipelines owned by European companies, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told RT. “Take a look at how the Americans are planning to restore Nord Stream. I am talking about t»»»

A hantavirus outbreak that originated on the Dutch-flagged cruise ship MV Hondius has spread across multiple countries, with at least three deaths and seven confirmed cases as passengers are repatriated to Europe, North America and beyond, the World Health Organization (WHO) and US Centers for Dise»»»

A hantavirus outbreak that originated on the Dutch-flagged cruise ship MV Hondius has spread across multiple countries, with at least three deaths and seven confirmed cases as passengers are repatriated to Europe, North America and beyond, the World Health Organization (WHO) and US Centers for Dise»»»

A hantavirus outbreak that originated on the Dutch-flagged cruise ship MV Hondius has spread across multiple countries, with at least three deaths and seven confirmed cases as passengers are repatriated to Europe, North America and beyond, the World Health Organization (WHO) and US Centers for Dise»»»

The world is simultaneously more afraid of war and less willing to fight one. That paradox sits at the heart of the security and defence findings from the 2026 Democracy Perception Index — a survey of 94,146 people across 98 countries conducted between March 19 and April 21, as US and Israeli force»»»

Something has quietly shifted in Russia. Not the social and economic meltdown Western pundits have been confidently predicting almost continuously for the last two decades. Or the imminent economic collapse following each bad data set. But something more subtle: the gradual collapse of the social b»»»

The Plovdiv District Court has ordered the permanent detention of a 22-year-old man accused of killing his father, dismembering his body and disposing of the remains in waste containers in the Trakia district. The proceedings were held behind closed doors due to the disturbing nature of the case an»»»

Bulgarian freight volumes were up 11.9% in Q4 2025 year on year. When I ask fleet operators around Sofia and Plovdiv what shifted, the answer keeps coming back to the same thing. It's not some grand strategy or government initiative. It's the fact that they finally have live numbers from their own »»»

A used car lot on the southern edge of Sofia had seven imported sedans sitting on it last March, all from German auctions, all priced between 9000 and 13000 euros, and the owner told me he had run history reports on every single one before photographing them for his listings. Two years ago, he woul»»»

The EPPO investigation that's been running since at least early 2025 produced its first indictment in April 2026. Berlin. Three car traders. The charge was participation in a criminal organization that had been buying wrecks at American insurance auctions, doing the minimum amount of bodywork to ma»»»

The summer tourist season has started on Bulgaria’s Southern Black Sea coast, with Sunny Beach already seeing strong early occupancy. Some hotels in the resort complex began operating at the end of April and are reporting full capacity, yet industry representatives are warning that rising travel co»»»

Retail trade across the European Union showed mixed dynamics in March, with Bulgaria standing out as the strongest performer on an annual basis, according to Eurostat data. On a monthly basis, retail sales in the euro area declined by 0.1%, following a 0.3% drop in February. Across the wider Europe»»»

A box of thermal receipt rolls at a wholesale supplier in Sofia runs about 20% more than it did in late 2023. Shop owners aren’t losing sleep over the reason. EU chemical policy is behind it, though nobody working a register tracks that kind of thing. REACH Regulation 2016/2235 put a 0.02% cap on B»»»

Bulgaria has established itself as one of the strongest performers in Southeast Europe in terms of operational battery storage capacity, according to data cited by BGNES, placing the country ahead of several regional competitors. The country currently has an installed battery storage capacity of 0.»»»

BEIJING: It’s a verbal tightrope American presidents have had to walk for nearly 50 years, where even small slip-ups when stating official US policy toward Taiwan and China can trigger geopolitical alarm bells. The way the US views Taiwan under the “One China” policy recognizes the Chinese position»»»

Russian forces launched attacks in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region on Tuesday, killing at ​least six people, regional officials said, after the expiry of a US-mediated ceasefire. Ukrainian officials said Russia launched more than 200 drones overnight, putting an end to hopes that the three-day ceas»»»

VIENNA: The Eurovision semifinals kicked off Tuesday amid blasts of dry ice and jets of flame with Israel waiting in the wings, its participation triggering the song contest’s biggest-ever political boycott. Moldova got the party started before 11,200 fans at the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna with ra»»»