American small modular nuclear reactors may power Hungarian cities soon
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EU decision to ban Russian gas transit raises alarm in Serbia
Serbia warned on October 21 that the European Union’s decision to halt imports and transit of Russian natural gas from 2026 poses a serious threat to its energy security, with senior politicians calling the move "catastrophic" and warning of possible supply shortages. The Council of the European Un»»»
La Liga chief laments Miami match collapse as others celebrate
MADRID: The cancelation of La Liga’s plan to hold a Barcelona match in Miami in December is a “missed opportunity” for Spanish football, the league’s president said Wednesday, while elsewhere its collapse was celebrated. Champions Barca were set to face Villarreal in the United States on December 2»»»
Vucic says EP resolution on Serbia in line with coloured revolution
BELGRADE - Commenting on a new European Parliament resolution on Serbia, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said it was logical, expected and in line with a coloured revolution, and that its condemnation of alleged use of a sonic cannon - which he noted had not taken place - said everything about t»»»
Another French museum robbed – media
Another museum in France has suffered a break-in, Franceinfo reported on Wednesday. A day after a high-profile jewelry heist at the Louvre, nearly 2,000 prized coins were reportedly stolen from the Denis Diderot House of Enlightenment in the northeastern town of Langres. The case adds to a series o»»»
Russian agents flood Eastern Europe preparing acts of sabotage - is Hungary also a target?
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Western Peloponnese sees record Caretta turtle nests
According to the annual report by the sea turtle protection organization Archelon, the Kyparissia Gulf in the western Peloponnese experienced one of the most productive Caretta Caretta nesting seasons in recent decades. Around 6,100 nests were recorded, marking a 74% increase compared to the averag»»»
Russia Holds Nuclear Drills, Ukraine Seeks Swedish Fighter Jets
Russia said on Wednesday it had carried out a major training exercise involving nuclear weapons, a day after the United States announced a delay in plans for a second summit between presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump on the Ukraine war. The Kremlin released video showing General Valery Gera»»»
First EU-Egypt summit to focus on economic ties, migration and Gaza
Egypt and the European Union will hold their first summit on Wednesday in Brussels where leaders will discuss security, trade and migration as well as stability in Gaza. Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antón»»»
PM Zhelyazkov Participates in Berlin Process Leaders’ Summit
Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov participates in the Berlin Process Summit 2025, taking place in London on Wednesday, the Government Information Service said. The 11th edition of the discussion forum brings together leaders from the Western Balkans, EU Member States, and international partners of th»»»
Apple may be forced to allow rival app stores in UK
Apple may have to allow rivals to operate their own app stores on iPhones in the UK, after a ruling from the competition regulator. This would be a significant change to Apple's infamous "closed system" where apps can only be downloaded from its own App Store. But the Competition and Markets Author»»»
Egyptian President aspires to shore up cooperation with EU to implement Sharm El-Sheikh Agreement
Brussels: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met in Brussels, Belgium, on Wednesday with the European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas. During the meeting, El-Sisi affirmed that his country looks forw»»»
Vietnam Top Leader To Lam Visits Bulgaria
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, To Lam, is arriving on an official visit to Bulgaria, the President's press secretariat said on Wednesday. The visit is at the invitation of President Rumen Radev and is taking place in the context of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of »»»
A major Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine kills at least 6 people, officials say
Repeated waves of missiles and drones throughout the night targeted at least eight Ukrainian citiesRussian drones also hit a kindergarten in Kharkiv during the day Wednesday when children were in the buildingKYIV: A large-scale Russian drone and missile attack across Ukraine killed at least six peo»»»
Pakistan, Romania discuss joint air exercises, training programs and defense ties
KARACHI: Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Chief Air Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu on Wednesday discussed joint air exercises, exchange training programs and expanding bilateral defense ties with his Romanian counterpart, Lt Gen Leonard-Gabriel Baraboi, during his visit to the European country, the Pakis»»»
Kremlin says leaders’ good relations helped Budapest secure summit
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's good relations with US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin contributed to Budapest being tapped as the venue of the upcoming summit on the situation in Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on October 20. Putin and Trump agreed»»»
Kremlin says leaders’ good relations helped Budapest secure summit
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's good relations with US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin contributed to Budapest being tapped as the venue of the upcoming summit on the situation in Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on October 20. Putin and Trump agreed»»»
Projects under Programme Environment 2021–2027 to Support Populations of Rare Birds of Prey in Three Nature Parks
The populations of the eastern imperial eagle and of the cinereous, griffon and Egyptian vultures in the Vrachanski Balkan, Sinite Kamani and Bulgarka nature parks will be supported through projects funded under Programme Environment 2021–2027, the Environment and Water Ministry said on its officia»»»
Justice Minister Opens 24th Europol Witness Protection Network Conference
Protecting witnesses in cases involving organized crime is essential for effectively combating it and securing convictions, Justice Minister Georgi Georgiev said on Wednesday at the opening of the 24th Conference of the Europol Witness Protection Network in Sofia, as quoted in a press release from »»»
Fighting Counterfeits: Bulgaria Leads Efforts Against Intellectual Property Crime in the EU
In 2024, the European Union saw a sharp rise in seizures of counterfeit goods, with authorities confiscating around 112 million items valued at more than 3.8 billion euros - an increase of 30% compared to 2022. The trend highlights the growing prevalence of intellectual property crimes, particularl»»»
Louvre robbery the latest in decades of daring art thievery - UPI.com
1 of 2 | A brazen theft of jewels from the Louvre Museum in Paris is not the first time thieves have made of historic or valuable artwork. File Photo by Philippe Lopez/EPA Oct. 21 (UPI) -- The brazen theft of priceless jewels from the Louvre Museum in broad daylight, roughly 30 minutes after the wo»»»
Turkiye pressing for Western fighter jets to claw back regional edge
ANKARA: Anxious to bolster its air power, Turkiye has proposed to European partners and the US ways it could swiftly obtain advanced fighter jets as it seeks to make up ground on regional rivals such as Israel, sources familiar with the talks say. NATO-member Turkiye, which has the alliance’s secon»»»
Russia Says No EU Asset Seizure if Russian Assets are Spared Confiscation
Russia has no plans to seize any European assets, including companies and banks, but will consider its position if the European Union confiscates frozen Russian sovereign assets, a senior Finance Ministry official said on Wednesday. As much as $250 billion worth of Russian assets have been frozen i»»»
When Tomahawks become boomerangs
Leave it to Mr. Unpredictable, aka Donald Trump, President of the United States, to pack a policy U-turn, a harsh unfriending, and some fuzzy ambiguity into just a few days. As things stand now, Trump has said “no” to American Tomahawk cruise missiles for Kiev – maybe not yet forever, as his vice p»»»
EU and Ukraine to offer Trump ‘peace plan’ with no territorial concessions – Bloomberg
Ukraine and its European backers are finalizing a 12-point peace plan that would rule out territorial concessions to Russia, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. The proposal would reportedly establish a “peace board” chaired by US President Donald Trump to oversee»»»
EBRD could lend up to $1.5 billion for construction of hydro plant in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is considering providing up to $1.5 billion for the construction of a large hydroelectric power plant in Central Asia. The bank’s president, Odile Renaud-Basso, said in an interview with Reuters. The Kambar-Ata 1 project is one of the larg»»»
Russian airborne assault on Kyiv region kills at least 6, injures 21 - UPI.com
Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelensky (2-L) is greeted by Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store (3-L) at Oslo's Gardermoen Airport on Wednesday morning on the first leg of a tour of European capitals. Zelensky was due to go on to Sweden later where he will visit defense contractor Saab. Photo b»»»
Macedonia needs 56 years to reach European living standard average: research
Skopje, 20 October 2025 (MIA) - Macedonia needs 56 years to reach the European average regarding the standard of life and living conditions, shows a report developed by eight organizations from the Western Balkans, focused on the convergence of countries in the area with the EU. Nevertheless, there»»»
Slovak premier Fico claims certain EU circles want to scupper Budapest Trump-Putin summit
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The first EU-Egypt summit is to focus on economic ties, migration and Gaza
BRUSSELS: Egypt and the European Union will hold their first bilateral talks Wednesday in Brussels where leaders will discuss security, trade and migration as well as stability in Gaza. Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council »»»
30% Increase in Counterfeit Goods Seized in EU Compared to 2022 - Interior Minister
According to data from a joint report by the Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union and the European Union Intellectual Property Office, in 2024 law enforcement authorities in the European Union seized approximately 112 million counterfeit items with a total value of over EUR 3.8 billio»»»
European Commission outlines seven measures for Member States to bring down energy prices
The European Commission said in a statement released on October 21 that it was “doubling down on its efforts to lower energy prices and effectively bring quick relief to industrial and household consumers” by recommending a series of actions that its Member States should consider in order to lower »»»
Sanctions Policy the World’s Largest Violation of Human Rights - Russian Ombudswoman
Sanctions are the most widespread violation of human rights and must be condemned, Russian Human Rights Commissioner Tatyana Moskalkova has said, adding that they should not deter ombudspersons from striving to unite, “Sanctions policy, as the most widespread form of human rights violation, must be»»»
Egypt, EU represent strong economic partnership, strategic understanding
Economic relations between Egypt and the European Union (EU) have witnessed remarkable development as EU countries remain Egypt’s leading trading partner. In March 2024, the two sides elevated their cooperation to the level of a “Comprehensive and Strategic Partnership”, alongside the announcement »»»
‘Unprecedented’: International stars shine in NBA season opener as league marks record global presence
DUBAI: The 2025–26 NBA season tipped off last night with international stars once again taking center stage, highlighting the league’s growing global reach and balance of power. In Oklahoma City, Canadian MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the defending champions to a dramatic 125-124 double-overtime »»»
Major Russian Drone and Missile Attack on Ukraine Kills at Least 6 People, Officials Say
A large-scale Russian drone and missile attack across Ukraine killed at least six people, including a woman and her two young daughters, officials said Wednesday, as US-led efforts to end the war floundered and Ukraine’s president appealed for more military help. Repeated waves of missiles and dron»»»
President Confers Madara Horseman Order on Bulgaria’s Honorary Consul in Hesse
President Rumen Radev on Wednesday conferred the Madara Horseman Order, First Class, on Dr. Ingo-Endrick Lankau, Bulgaria’s Honorary Consul in the federal state of Hesse. At an official ceremony held in the Coat of Arms Hall, the head of State honoured Dr. Lankau for his contribution to the develop»»»
NATO Says Russian Incursions Deterred but Hybrid Threats Persist
Russia appears to have been deterred by NATO's firm response last month to incursions into Polish and Estonian airspace, but Moscow is expected to continue testing boundaries, the US general serving as NATO's top commander said on Tuesday. Three Russian military jets violated Estonia's airspace for»»»
Threats Are Promptly Identified and Dealt With, Interior Minister Says on Russian Connection to Illegal Migration
Everything that is observed in Bulgaria is being addressed as a threat, Interior Minister Daniel Mitov said on Wednesday regarding Russia's connection to illegal migration in Europe. Mitov denied that there are Russian "elements" in Bulgaria that support illegal migration channels and added that th»»»
Asia-Pacific...:Japan Rejects US Push to Cut Russian Energy ...
By Staff, Agencies Japan’s Trade Minister Yoji Muto has firmly rejected mounting US pressure to halt energy imports from Russia, asserting that Tokyo will make its decisions based on its national interest. Muto spoke following a recent meeting between US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Japanes»»»
Media Review: October 22
POLITICS – HOME SCENE Mediapool: There will be no reshuffle of Bulgaria’s governing coalition, said Boyko Borissov, the leader of GERB, which holds the cabinet-forming mandate, confirming that GERB–UDF, the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP), and There Is Such a People (TISP) will continue to govern, »»»
Russian Upper House Denounces Plutonium Disposal Agreement Between Russia, US
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Federation Council denounced at a meeting on Wednesday the Plutonium Management and Disposition Agreement between Russia and the United States, which is no longer necessary for defense purposes, its handling and cooperation in this area. The explanatory note said that in »»»
Qatar, US send open letter to EU Heads of State to reconsider sustainability directive
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar and the United States of America have sent an open letter to the Heads of State of European Union (EU) Member States expressing deep concern at the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), and its unintended consequences for LNG export competitivenes»»»
Germany slowdown weighs on Lithuania’s export-driven manufacturing sector
Germany’s manufacturing output is forecast to decline in November and remain only 3.7% above levels seen during the peak of the Covid-19 crisis, raising concern for Lithuania’s export-driven industrial base, Verslo Žinios reported on October 21, citing data from Germany’s IFO and Destatis institute»»»
MOL says no risk to domestic fuel supply after Danube refinery blaze
MOL is assessing damage at its Danube Refinery near Budapest (Szazhalombatta) after firefighters extinguished a blaze that broke out on October 20 at one of its main crude distillation units, affecting 40% of output, financial website Portfolio.hu writes. According to both the government and the oi»»»
Hungary’s central bank leaves rates unchanged
Hungary’s central bank maintained its key policy rate at 6.5% on October 21, with the overnight deposit rate at 5.5% and the overnight collateralised lending rate at 7.5%, in line with market expectations. The key policy rate has been unchanged since September 2024. The Monetary Council’s decision »»»
EU decision to ban Russian gas transit raises alarm in Serbia
Serbia warned on October 21 that the European Union’s decision to halt imports and transit of Russian natural gas from 2026 poses a serious threat to its energy security, with senior politicians calling the move "catastrophic" and warning of possible supply shortages. The Council of the European Un»»»
Trump was set to hand over a Ukrainian region to Putin in Budapest: cancelled summit explained
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House of Justice and new Probation Department office opened in Bishkek - | 24.KG
A House of Justice and a new office of the Probation Department under the Ministry of Justice were inaugurated in Bishkek. The ceremony was attended by Ayaz Bayetov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Justice, Rémi Duflot, Head of the European Union Delegation to Kyrgyzstan»»»