Continue the Change leader Assen Vassilev Thursday spent more than an hour speaking from Parliament’s rostrum about voting abroad, offering a breakdown of data by polling station and outlining how many Bulgarian citizens could be deprived of their right to vote if Vazrazhdane's Election Code amendm»»»

Off color jokes, interpreted as criticism of Russia's war against Ukraine, along with others that offended the religious feelings of Christians, landed a Russian standup comedian a lengthy prison term after he was convicted in a Moscow court. File photo by Stringer/EPA Feb. 5 (UPI) -- A Moscow cour»»»

Skopje, 5 February 2026 (MIA) — The Intergovernmental Mixed Committee for the Protection of Minorities in North Macedonia and Croatia has convened Thursday in Skopje, with participants voicing expectations of an open and constructive discussion ahead of its seventh meeting. "Every one of these meet»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine, which Russia is willing to see as a neighbor, should be neutral and friendly, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said. "It must be a friendly Ukraine – not necessarily allied with us, but neutral and benevolent. And this, of course, presupposes respect not only for t»»»

Most of the leased area – 60% (774,000 sqm) – represents new demand, showing the interest of companies in expanding their logistics and industrial facilities despite local and global macroeconomic fluctuations and uncertainties, as well as an overall consolidation of the market. Demand was strongly»»»

Dubai: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is set to deploy the world's first AI-powered virtual engineer in June 2026, marking a significant leap in utility management as artificial intelligence reshapes the global energy sector. The advanced intelligent system, announced by Saeed Mohamme»»»

Dubai: Bitcoin fell below $70,000 on Thursday, hitting its lowest level since November 2024, as a sharp pullback rippled across assets once viewed as market shelters. The sell-off intensified in precious metals, with silver plunging more than 12% and gold sliding nearly 2%, underscoring a sudden sh»»»

Tucson: There was no public sign early Thursday of a response to NBC “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s message to her 84-year-old mother’s kidnapper. In a recorded video posted on social media Wednesday, Guthrie said her family is ready to talk but wants proof that Nancy Guthrie, who authorities»»»

Dubai: Russia and Ukraine have carried out a prisoner exchange mediated in Abu Dhabi, while the United States and Russia held direct military-to-military talks in the UAE capital for the first time in five years — twin developments underscoring Abu Dhabi’s growing role as a hub for high-level diplo»»»

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has officially launched operations of fully autonomous RT6 taxi vehicles developed by Baidu Apollo Go. The launch forms part of »»»

Dubai: A sharp sell-off in AI-linked technology stocks erased more than $1 trillion in market value this week, spilling beyond Big Tech and dragging down global equities and credit markets in the most severe AI-driven rout since the technology entered the mainstream. Sign up for our daily business »»»

Vietnamese shrimp and several other items from that country are under scrutiny by U.S. regulators seeking to avoid dumping of products at lower prices. File Photo by Duc Thanh/EPA Feb. 5 (UPI) -- Though still awaiting Senate confirmation, Jennifer Wicks McNamara is preparing to land in Hanoi not wi»»»

1 of 2 | The transportation industry contributed to the deepest cuts to employment, led by UPS reducing its jobs by 30,000. File Photo by John Sommers II/UPI | License Photo Feb. 5 (UPI) -- January marked the worst start to a year for layoffs since 2009, Challenger, Gray and Christmas' job report s»»»

Police in northern Greece said Thursday they have arrested a man suspected of belonging to a scammers’ ring that preyed on vulnerable people, demanding large sums of cash to cover fictitious emergency hospital treatment for relatives of their prospective victims. A police statement said the 26-year»»»

On Friday, February 6, persistent low cloud cover will dominate the Danube Plain and the Upper Thracian Lowland. Morning temperatures will range from minus 2 to 0 degrees Celsius in northwestern parts of the country, while southeastern areas will see milder values of 5 to 7 degrees. In Sofia, minim»»»

Doha, Qatar: Chancellor of Federal Republic of Germany HE Friedrich Merz left Doha on Thursday, following an official visit to the country. His Excellency and the accompanying delegation were seen off upon departure from Hamad International Airport by Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Sheikh Fai»»»

BELGRADE - Serbia's 2025 external goods trade totalled 74.92 bln euros, which is a 7.7 pct increase y-o-y, according to figures released by the national statistical office. Goods exports were worth 33.06 bln euros, rising by 8.4 pct y-o-y, while imports totalled 41.85 bln euros, increasing by 7.2 p»»»

TradeSouth KoreaSouth Korea stunned by Trump's latest tariff hikeJulian RyallResentment is growing in Seoul as South Korean politicians scramble to protect US trade following yet another tariff announcement by Donald Trump. https://p.dw.com/p/58921Donald Trump (r) accused the administration of Sout»»»

Nature and EnvironmentGlobal issuesWhy scientists warn of privately funded geoengineering Naomi MiharaAs the climate crisis intensifies, interest in solar engineering is increasing, including among private companies and investors. But the technique is controversial and lacks regulation. https://p.d»»»

Dubai: The UAE has become an “unbreakable fortress” where families, faith, industry, and wealth are absolutely secure, Lt General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, said on Thursday. Addressing the World Governments Summit in Dubai, Sheikh Saif delivere»»»

Car manufacturer BYD recently launched the Sealion 5 DM-i in spectacular fashion. The hybrid car promises exceptional performance for electric cars, with a range exceeding 1,000 km and a very attractive price for consumers. We spoke with Andrei Duica, BYD’s deputy country manager for Romania and Bu»»»

Greater Athens police said Thursday they have arrested a man and a woman from South America on suspicion of belonging to a gang that specialized in stealing from central Athens jewelry stores. The suspects allegedly posed as customers and entered stores where the one would distract staff while the »»»

In a statement released on Thursday, Stolichen Avtotransport CEO Stilyan Manolov said that his company purchases buses according to criteria set by the Sofia Municipal Council. His statement comes after on January 19, Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria municipal councillors warned that Stoli»»»

Police in Thessaloniki have arrested four people suspected of illegally dumping waste from a waterpipe-laying project in fields for more than half a year, although the company involved had allegedly been paid millions to dispose of the waste responsibly. A police statement Thursday said the arrests»»»

Police have arrested a 45-year-old man believed to be a member of an international crime group on charges of drug smuggling into Greece. Authorities said the suspect had been under investigation for alleged drug-trafficking activities prior to his arrest. He was detained at Athens International Air»»»

The Governing Council of the European Central Bank Thursday decided to keep the three key ECB interest rates unchanged as predicted by analysts. The two-day monetary policy meeting marked Bulgaria's first participation as a full euro area member, with National Bank Governor Dimitar Radev representi»»»

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Iran seized two foreign oil tankers in the Persian Gulf on Thursday, state television reported, claiming the vessels had been smuggling fuel. The report did not provide a nationality of the tankers or say what flag they were flying under. Gen. Heidar Honarian Mojarrad, a regional commander with the»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein maintained extensive connections in Silicon Valley and invested in several prominent tech start-ups, the New York Times reported on Thursday, citing files released by the US Department of Justice. "Ok. I have a gap betwe»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia will conduct dialogue with the United States on the New START Treaty if Washington gives constructive answers, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday. "If there are any constructive answers, of course we will have dialogue," Peskov told Rossiya 1 journalist Pavel»»»

The US and Iran have agreed to hold nuclear talks in Oman on Friday, as President Donald Trump issued a blunt warning to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that the meeting would start at 10:00 (06:00 GMT) in Muscat. US officials also confirmed it wo»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 5 (KUNA) -- The Interior Ministry succeeded in foiling the dealing and distribution of 6kgm of pure heroin and 4kgs more of meth, said a statement on Thursday.The Ministry's specialized teams arrested an individual; in connection of a major drug dealer outside the country, with the inte»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change participated in the international meeting 'Post-Operation Thunder 2025', dedicated to combating wildlife and forest trafficking crimes. The meeting was hosted by the General Authority of Customs in Doha from February 2 to 5, as part of ongoing ef»»»

Beirut port blast investigator Judge Tarek Bitar has held a lengthy meeting with the State Prosecutor Jamal al-Hajjar to coordinate the next steps following Bitar's decision to wrap up the investigation into the case and refer it to the Public Prosecutor's Office for review, paving the way for the »»»

Iran and the United States will hold talks Friday in Oman, their latest over Tehran's nuclear program after Israel launched a 12-day war on the country in June and the Islamic Republic launched a bloody crackdown on nationwide protests. U.S. President Donald Trump has kept up pressure on Iran, sugg»»»

Macau: The Grand Emperor Hotel in Macau said it had ripped up the real gold bricks from its distinctive lobby floor and sold them for around $13 million, cashing in on the metal's market surge. Opened in 2006, the hotel was known for its opulent "golden pathway", showcasing dozens of one-kilogram b»»»

Bulgaria's Constitutional Court on Thursday issued a ruling admitting to examination a petition from the Varna Court of Appeal regarding the constitutionality of a Judicial System Act provision on the term in office of an acting prosecutor general or supreme court president. All 12 Constitutional C»»»

Paris, France: London Heathrow remained the busiest aviation hub in Europe last year but Istanbul Airport was nearly neck-and-neck and is likely to overtake it soon, an industry group said Thursday. With 84.48 million passengers, Heathrow had a 0.7 percent increase in traffic last year, ACI Europe »»»

London: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, battling for his political future, apologised Thursday to victims of Jeffrey Epstein for appointing disgraced Peter Mandelson as US ambassador. Starmer issued the wide-ranging apology after being dogged for days by the decision, following fresh allegations ab»»»

Two Turkish men have been arrested on suspicion of illegally ferrying 30 migrants to Rhodes from the nearby coast of western Turkey, the Coast Guard said Thursday. The incident came shortly after Tuesday night’s collision off the island of Chios, further north, between a coast guard patrol vessel a»»»

Nature and EnvironmentScientists warn of risks as private money enters geoengineerNaomi MiharaAs global heating worsens, interest in solar engineering is rising, including from private companies and investors. But the technique remains controversial and lacks regulation. https://p.dw.com/p/57hCtSta»»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, highlighted the success of the World Governments Summit and described it as a vote of confidence from countries around the world. “Today we concluded the World Governments Sum»»»

The Trump administration announced Wednesday that it wants to create a critical minerals trading bloc with its allies and partners, using tariffs to maintain minimum prices and defend against China's stranglehold on the key elements needed for everything from fighter jets to smartphones. Vice Presi»»»

The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged Thursday as the economy in the 21 countries that use the euro chugs past the disruption from U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs with growth modest, yet resilient. The bank left its benchmark deposit rate at 2%, where it has been since June.»»»

Three international artists, Chung Seoyoung, Haroon Mirza and Ho Tzu Nyen, opened landmark solo exhibitions in Doha Doha, Qatar: Fire Station announced the opening of three major solo exhibitions by internationally acclaimed artists Chung Seoyoung, Haroon Mirza, and Ho Tzu Nyen. The exhibitions wil»»»

Amid a consensus on all sides that a second round of Russia-Ukraine-U.S. peace talks was yielding results, U.S. lead negotiator Steve Witkoff announced a prisoner swap deal had been reached. File Photo by Chris Kleponis/UPI | License Photo Feb. 5 (UPI) -- Two days of talks between Russia, Ukraine a»»»

Outgoing Interior Minister Daniel Mitov has ordered a probe into claims reported in the media and online regarding tipoffs about the activities of an NGO styling itself "National Agency for Control of Protected Territories" (NACPT). The work of the relevant Interior Ministry structures in connectio»»»

Famine is spreading in war-torn Sudan's western Darfur region and has now engulfed two more towns there, a global hunger monitoring group said Thursday. The announcement came after the group said last year that people in Darfur’s major city of el-Fasher, overrun by the RSF forces after an 18-month »»»

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