Man Dies After Being Thrown From Sofia’s Lion’s Bridge During Dispute Over a Few EurosOpinions
A 36-year-old man died after falling from Sofia’s Lion’s Bridge following an altercation that unfolded in broad daylight at one of the capital’s busiest intersections. Police have detained three men between the ages of 20 and 30 as investigators work to determine the exact circumstances that led to»»»
Mark Twain International School to offer new IB applied learning pathway from 2030
The International Baccalaureate (IB) has launched the Systems Transformation Pathway (STP), a new course designed to help Diploma Programme students work on practical solutions to global challenges such as climate change, economic inequality, food systems, health crises, energy, and governance. The»»»
Watch: Thousands take part in one of the world’s largest kite festivals on Denmark’s North Sea coast
Dubai: Thousands of kite enthusiasts gathered on Denmark's North Sea coast for the annual Fano International Kite Festival, one of the largest events of its kind in the world. The festival, held on the island of Fano, attracted around 5,000 participants from 26 countries, according to organisers. T»»»
OSUS Real Estate announces SR1bn project in Masar Destination
OSUS Real Estate has announced the expansion of its operations in Makkah through the development of a distinctive residential project within Masar Destination, one of the most prominent urban development projects in the holy city. With SR1 billion ($267 million) in investments, the project includes»»»
Tehran Takes the Lead: Iran and US Agree on Joint Lebanon Stabilization Mechanism
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has announced a sweeping series of understandings with the United States, including joint mechanisms to safeguard Lebanon’s sovereignty, the establishment of maritime crisis communications for the Strait of Hormuz, and the imminent release of $12 bi»»»
Innovation Minister Vasilev to Create Advisory Council of Robots
Innovation and Digital Transformation Minister Ivan Vasilev announced plans to establish a consultative council of robots at the Ministry of Innovation and Digital Transformation during a discussion on whether Bulgaria can become Europe's innovation and artificial intelligence hub at Webit 2026 in »»»
Varna to Host 12th European Geography Olympiad from June 28 to July 3
Varna will host the 12th European Geography Olympiad (EGEO 2026) from June 28 to July 3, Varna Municipality said on Tuesday. The prestigious event will bring together top geography students from 14 countries, including traditional European participants as well as strong teams from Kazakhstan, Armen»»»
Hungary's Magyar makes push to remove president
Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar on June 22 announced plans to remove the country's president through a constitutional amendment as part of a broader programme of political and institutional reform. Addressing the parliament, Magyar said his government would initiate changes to the constitutio»»»
Will Higher Taxes on Second and Third Homes Cool the Property Market in Sofia?Opinions
Sofia’s housing market is entering a new phase in which the focus is gradually shifting from the traditionally dominant southern districts to emerging areas in the north of the city, while infrastructure and planning constraints are becoming the key factors shaping future construction. Further read»»»
Ukrainian Investor Nevzorov Rejects Allegations in “Baba Alino” CaseOpinions
Ukrainian investor and KYB corporation owner Oleg Nevzorov has rejected allegations of misconduct and political protection in connection with an ongoing investigation related to the “Baba Alino” construction project in Varna. Speaking to Bulgarian National Radio, Nevzorov said he does not consider »»»
Zelensky warns Belarus to remove military communications gear on the border or face an attack
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has issued his strongest warning yet to Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko, accusing Minsk of directly facilitating Russian drone attacks on Ukraine and giving Belarusian authorities one week to remove communications equipment helping guide strikes or fac»»»
Western companies lose hundreds of billions as Russia business presence shrinks
Western companies have seen the value of their assets in Russia almost halve since the start of the war in Ukraine, highlighting the scale of the economic decoupling between Russia and the West after more than four years of war, Vedomosti reports. According to calculations by Russian business daily»»»
TIIF 2026: Germany turns to Uzbekistan as Berlin looks for growth, minerals and skilled workers in Central Asia
Germany is making one of its most visible business pushes into Uzbekistan in years as Berlin looks beyond its traditional European and Asian markets for new sources of growth, raw materials, industrial partnerships and skilled labour. At the fifth annual Tashkent International Investment Forum (TII»»»
Andy Burnham prepares for a UK Labour leadership contest that may be a coronation
LONDON: Andy Burnham, Britain’s newest lawmaker and likely its next prime minister, was meeting Labour colleagues on Tuesday in preparation for a leadership contest in which he may be the only contender. Burnham is the strong front-runner to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who announced Monday»»»
Offshore typhoon threatens 2 northern Philippine provinces with possible flooding and rough seas
MANILA: Philippine authorities on Tuesday warned of possible flooding in low-lying villages, landslides and rough seas in the country’s two northernmost provinces as a powerful typhoon roared offshore. Typhoon Mekkhala was last tracked over the Pacific before midday, about 375 kilometers (230 miles»»»
India hopes Hormuz traffic will provide energy relief
NEW DELHI: Resumed shipping flows through the Strait of Hormuz would ease energy and fertilizer supply bottlenecks, India’s security chief said during a BRICS security meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday.The current state of the crucial waterway for oil and gas transport is uncertain — it reopened last»»»
Turkiye arrests over 200 before NATO summit
ISTANBUL: Turkish police on Tuesday arrested more than 200 people suspected of links to the Islamic State and outlawed far-left groups, officials said, before an upcoming NATO summit.The Ankara prosecutor’s office said 209 people had been detained in the capital, while 32 others remained at large.O»»»
Border guards seize large shipment of Tropicamide on Kyrgyz–Uzbek border - | 24.KG
The State Border Service of the Kyrgyz Republic reported that on June 22, border guards foiled an attempt to illegally transport strong pharmaceutical substances on the Kyrgyz—Uzbek section of the state border. In Doochar area of Kadamdzhai district in Batken region, approximately 100 meters from t»»»
Opening of Seidikum checkpoint to be discussed during Uzbek leader's visit - | 24.KG
In August, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will make a state visit to Kyrgyzstan, during which the opening of Seidikum checkpoint will be discussed. Mirzamir Sydykov, First Deputy Chairman of the State Border Service and Chief of the General Staff, said at a meeting of the Zhogorku Kenes»»»
Iran’s president heads to Pakistan as US-Iran teams work to finalize a war-ending deal
DUBAI: Iran’s president was traveling to Pakistan on Tuesday for talks with officials who have been mediating negotiations between Tehran and Washington on a permanent end to the war in the Middle East. President Masoud Pezeshkian’s visit to Islamabad comes as technical teams are working on details»»»
Etihad Rail announces launch of passenger services
DUBAI: Etihad Rail on Tuesday said introductory passenger services would start on June 30 between Abu Dhabi and the eastern emirate of Fujairah taking just 1 hour and 45 minutes. The announcement came as Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed inaugurated the MBZ City Passenger Station »»»
Viral anti-Islam video sparks backlash and $140,000 fundraiser
More than $140,000 has been raised online on behalf of a Texas woman filmed making anti-Islam comments in a grocery store. The 44-second video which surfaced on Sunday shows a woman in blue medical scrubs confronting two other women who remain off camera. The woman, identified by media reports as m»»»
Israel should treat Lebanon as its ‘playground’ – security minister
The Israeli army should continue operations in Lebanon despite pressure from the US, Israel’s hardline national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, said on Monday. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has expanded its presence in southern Lebanon since early March, after the militant group Hezbollah fir»»»
DEA let fentanyl flood New Mexico to build bigger cases – AP
The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) let hundreds of thousands of illegal fentanyl pills reach the streets of New Mexico between 2023 and 2025 – potentially leading to deadly outcomes – to focus on building bigger drug cases, The Associated Press reported on Monday, citing law enforcement s»»»
Starmer turned UK into ‘authoritarian hellhole,’ George Galloway tells RT
Outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has turned the UK into an “authoritarian hellhole,” with more people being jailed and arrested for social media posts than in any other country in the world, former MP George Galloway has told RT. Starmer announced on Monday that he would step down as pr»»»
British football club buyers charged with child sex offences
A British businessman who became known as the country’s ‘first gay father’ has been charged with child sex offenses, according to media reports. Barrie Drewitt-Barlow, 57, was already facing a number of criminal allegations alongside his current husband, Scott Drewitt-Barlow, 32. The couple, who bo»»»
Kim Jong Un reaffirms North Korea nuclear buildup at party meeting - UPI.com
In this photo released Tuesday, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (C) speaks during a plenary meeting of the Ninth Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea in Pyongyang. Kim called for the expansion of Pyongyang's nuclear forces, citing military cooperation between Seoul and Washington. Photo»»»
Four Coast Guard members injured in Alaska helicopter crash - UPI.com
A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter, like the one seen here, crashed in Alaska on Monday with four people on board. File Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Connie Terrell/U.S. Coast Guard/UPI June 23 (UPI) -- All four Coast Guard members aboard a helicopter that crashed in Alaska sustained only mi»»»
Etihad Rail announces start date of passenger services
Etihad Rail will launch an introductory operational phase of passenger rail services between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah on June 30, 2026, cutting the journey time to just 1 hour and 45 minutes, it was announced on Tuesday. The Dubai Train Station and Al Dhaid Train Station will open with the official l»»»
Thunderstorms, rain and hail expected this afternoon
Tunis, June 23 (TAP) — The weather, on Tuesday, will be mostly clear to partly cloudy, with cloud cover increasing during the afternoon over the higher elevations of western northern and central Tunisia. These conditions may lead to the development...»»»
Middle East live: Iran says no visit scheduled for UN nuclear inspectors
Iran on Tuesday said there were no visits scheduled for inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to see nuclear sites bombed by the US. The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman's remarks appeared to undercut those made by US Vice President JD Vance, who said negotiations in »»»
Innovation Minister Vasilev to Create Robot Advisory Council
Innovation and Digital Transformation Minister Ivan Vasilev announced plans to establish a consultative council of robots at the Ministry of Innovation and Digital Transformation during a discussion on whether Bulgaria can become Europe's innovation and artificial intelligence hub at Webit 2026 in »»»
Op-ed: How the under-15 social media debate is entering UAE homes
DUBAI: The UAE’s decision to restrict social media access for children under 15 has generated significant discussion among parents, educators and mental health professionals. While much of the public conversation has focused on technology, regulation and enforcement, many families are reflecting on»»»
Cost of living crisis is reshaping EU politics as migration and climate lose steam
First published in Respekt. Irregular migration and climate change are receding into the background. Decades after the financial crisis, developments in the European Union were dominated first by the issue of uncontrolled migration and later by climate change. Both dominant topics substantially res»»»
Dubai launches ‘Flexi Rents’ initiative to ease tenant payment burden
Dubai has launched a new rental affordability initiative, ‘Flexi Rents’, aimed at helping tenants manage housing costs through flexible payment plans, monthly rent options and other concessions, a senior official at Dubai Land Department (DLD) said on Tuesday. Speaking on the launch, Khalid Al Shai»»»
Killings and harm to Palestinian children central to Israel’s genocide in Gaza, UN inquiry finds
A UN Commission of Inquiry has found that the killing of children and other harm inflicted on them has been central to Israel’s genocidal campaign in Gaza, alongside a systematic pattern of war crimes and crimes against humanity that have affected young people in both Gaza and the West Bank since O»»»
How Brexit broke British politics
LONDON: Brexit fractured the European Union, and broke British politics. The UK is about to get its seventh prime minister since June 23, 2016, a decade ago Tuesday, when the country voted 52 percent-48 percent to leave the EU after more than four decades of membership. Conservative Prime Minister »»»
96 security officers removed as part of SCNS reform in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
As part of ongoing reforms in the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS), 96 employees have been removed from service. SCNS Deputy Chairman Alisher Erbaev stated during a meeting of the parliamentary committee on international affairs, defense, security, and migration of the Zho»»»
Hungarian teenage boy murders his great-grandmother
A Budapest court has ordered the pre-trial detention of a teenage boy for one month on suspicion of murdering his great-grandmother, the Budapest Metropolitan Court’s press office said on Monday. Hungarian teenage boy gruesomely murdered his great-grandmother Police previously reported that an 85-y»»»
Iran denies Vance claim on IAEA inspectors' return - UPI.com
The International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors seen at site of the uranium conversion plant in Isfahan, central Iran, in February 2007. IAEA inspectors left the country in 2025, and Iran said Tuesday that there has been no change in its relationship with the nuclear watchdog agency. File Photo b»»»
Hormuz future unsettled even as more ships venture through
Ship traffic has picked up in the Strait of Hormuz since Iran and the U.S. signed an interim deal to end a war that constricted global oil supplies and fueled inflation, but questions surrounding control of the vital waterway and whether vessels will be charged tolls to cross it could interfere wit»»»
Hezbollah Drone Threat Haunts Israeli Soldiers in Lebanon: Yedioth Ahronoth - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Drone Threat Haunts Israeli Soldiers in Lebanon: Yedioth Ahronoth 23-06-2026 10:48 AM Hezbollah fighter ahead of a drone strike t»»»
EU allocates €14.8 million in emergency support to farmers in Romania
The European Commission has announced that EU Member States have endorsed a proposal to mobilise over €56 million from the agricultural reserve. Farmers from Portugal will receive €30 million, Romania €14.8 million, Cyprus €4.6 million, Croatia €4.4 million, and Slovenia €2.8 million. These funds w»»»
Iran vows to keep control of Hormuz as US talks end in Switzerland
Burgenstock: Tehran voiced Tuesday its intent to maintain control over the vital Strait of Hormuz, a crucial question in the Middle East war talks with Washington that just wrapped up in Switzerland. Vice President JD Vance called the negotiations a "very good foundation" for a final deal to end th»»»
Russia Welcomes US–Iran Memorandum, Hopes for Productive Talks – Kremlin Aide
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia welcomes the conclusion of the memorandum between the United States and Iran, Moscow hopes that the negotiations between the countries will be productive, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Tuesday. "The problem of the Middle East is looming over everything, dear colleagues»»»
Ceasefire holds ahead of fifth round of Lebanon-Israel talks
After a first round of U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland on ending the Middle East war, mediators Pakistan and Qatar said on Monday that Tehran and Washington had agreed to set up a "de-confliction cell" with Lebanon "to ensure the adherence of the termination of military operations" there. Under U.S.»»»
Meta launches instagram app for Samsung smart tvs
Washington, USA: Meta has announced that it will make the Instagram for TV app available on Samsung smart TVs, along with a range of new features specifically designed for group viewing indoors. With this step, the Instagram TV application has become available across three major TV platforms connec»»»
5.3-magnitude earthquake strikes Kermadec Islands off New Zealand coast
Wellington: An earthquake measuring 5.3 magnitude on the Richter scale struck Tuesday the Kermadec Islands off the coast of New Zealand. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 140.3 km, and there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage, the US Geological Survey reported. The Kermadec Islan»»»
Real Estate: Survey: Romanians want more transparency around real estate transactions
Trust in real estate professionals in 2026 is built mainly on accurate information, transparency, and predictability, according to the latest survey conducted by real estate platform Storia. Overall, the highest trust scores were recorded by notaries public, with 2.78 out of 5, and lawyers speciali»»»
Trade : Upcoming EU rules could change how Romanians shop on international platforms
European consumers, including Romanians, could soon notice changes in the way they shop from international online platforms as new EU regulations come into force. Until now, shipments arriving from outside the European Union valued at up to €150 were exempt from customs duties. This exemption contr»»»