The regional chairman of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) in Burgas, Hristo Shirokov, was detained in connection with a police investigation, Nova TV reported, citing its sources. The detention took place on Wednesday morning, with unofficial information indicating that the»»»

The Bulgarian government has decided to withdraw its approval for Tsvetelina Borislavova Karagyozova to continue serving as Iceland’s honorary consul in Bulgaria. The decision was taken at a government meeting following a proposal submitted by Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova-Chamova. The cabinet»»»

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said that Sofia defended its national interests during discussions on the European Union’s 21st package of sanctions against Russia, while the decision not to join the so-called “Coalition of the Willing” was motivated by the need to seek a peaceful settlement o»»»

Trends differed, however, across the major regional cities. Cluj-Napoca, one of Romania’s most expensive and mature residential markets, recorded a 16% fall in apartment transactions during the first six months, while Iași was down 11%. By contrast, Timișoara posted a modest increase of 3% compared»»»

London: The British government announced plans on Wednesday for 16 and 17-year-olds to face a voluntary overnight social media curfew, its latest attempt to reduce online harm for children. It said that features that can keep users scrolling for longer, such as videos that automatically play one af»»»

Dubai: President Donald Trump’s abrupt decision to abandon his plan to impose tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz has highlighted the growing influence of Gulf allies over Washington’s approach to the Iran conflict. The reversal came just a day after Trump proposed charging commerci»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council of the Republic of Yemen HE Rashad Mohammed Al Alimi arrived in Doha on Wednesday to offer condolences on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. His Excellency and the accompanying delegation were receive»»»

Doha, Qatar: HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council of the fraternal United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah departed Doha on Wednesday after offering condolences on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. His Highness and the accompan»»»

KYIV - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has arrived in Kyiv, where he will attend a Southeast Europe-Ukraine summit on Wednesday. The summit will also be attended by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and top officials of Albania, Moldova, Romania, Croatia, Slovenia, North Macedon»»»

The European Union’s population is set to begin a long-term decline from 2029 as falling birth rates and an ageing society reshape labour markets, public finances and regional economies, according to a European Commission report published on July 14. The EU population is projected to peak at 453.3m»»»

Hungary’s parliament approved the 17th amendment of the Fundamental Law (Constitution) with 139 votes in favour and six against, with no abstentions, on July 13, which effectively removes President Tamas Sulyok from his post, state news agency MTI reported. Under the amendment, Sulyok's mandate wil»»»

The National Assembly is set to hold the first reading of Bulgaria’s 2026 state budget, the first fiscal plan drafted by Prime Minister Rumen Radev’s cabinet. The proposal has already triggered strong criticism from opposition parties, largely because it projects a consolidated fiscal deficit of 5.»»»

Noida: Two people died after a fire broke out in a residential building in Noida's Mamura village on Wednesday, with preliminary findings suggesting the blaze may have started while an electric vehicle was being charged, NDTV reported. According to Rajeev Narain, Joint Commissioner of Police, Gauta»»»

Mongolia on July 14 marked the first World Horse Day with a spectacular celebration that drew 12,600 riders. Billed as the “Parade of Ten Thousand Horses”, it was organised in the traditional Mongolian military formation of Zuut (hundreds), official news agency Montsame reported. Tough Mongolian h»»»

Bulgaria is pulling out of the Western-backed "Coalition of the Willing" supporting Ukraine, Prime Minister Rumen Radev told Btv on July 14, in the latest sign of Sofia's shift away from the European Union's mainstream policy towards Russia. Speaking in Paris ahead of France's Bastille Day celebrat»»»

The hair tie worn by Norway's star striker Erling Haaland at this year's FIFA World Cup has sold out after a surge in orders, its Korean manufacturer said Wednesday. Haaland is seen here during a match against Iraq at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough on June 16. File Photo by CJ Gunther/UPI | License»»»

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly reaffirmed the government’s appreciation for the World Bank Group’s role in supporting the country’s development agenda, expressing hope for deeper cooperation to advance sustainable development goals, strengthen economic resilience and promote more inclusive growth.»»»

Raiffeisen Bank Romania and the Association for Community Relations have announced the launch of the 16th edition of Raiffeisen Comunități, one of the longest-running programmes dedicated to the development of sustainable communities in Romania. In the new edition, the programme expands its partner»»»

The opposition Continue the Change (CC) party calls for a nationwide inspection of the technical condition of crash barriers on Bulgaria's road networks, arguing that stronger safety measures are needed to reduce the risk of serious traffic accidents. Speaking to reporters in parliament, MP Yordan »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met on Wednesday at Lusail Palace with HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council of the fraternal United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah and his accompanying delegation, who offered condolences on the passing »»»

The United States and South Korea kicked off their largest-ever joint military logistics field exercise this week, the allies said Wednesday. In this July 9 photo, U.S. Marines drive an Oshkosh Logistics Vehicle System Replacement onto shore at Dogu Beach, Pohang. Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Borrus»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Speaker of the Parliament of the Republic of Ghana HE Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin arrived in Doha on Wednesday to offer condolences on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. His Excellency and the accompanying delegation were received upon arrival at»»»

Ulcinj, Montenegro: Every year, tens of thousands of birds glide over the rusting remains of one of the Mediterranean's largest saltworks, to rest in the rare paradise it left behind. But experts warn the sprawling salt flats of Montenegro's Ulcinj salina, a vital stop-off for migrating flamingos, »»»

Tokyo: Indian badminton star Pusarla Venkata Sindhu said Wednesday that "everybody is beatable" as she targets a medal at the world championships on home soil in New Delhi next month. Sindhu won the world title in 2019 and also captured Olympic silver in Rio in 2016 and bronze in Tokyo five years l»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met on Wednesday at Lusail Palace with Prime Minister of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka HE Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and her accompanying delegation, who offered condolences on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin K»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3730 dinars for one euro on Wednesday, which is a slight change relative to Tuesday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah MP Fadlallah Says Lebanon Authority Serving Foreign Agenda, Not Lebanon 15-07-2026 12:02 PM Hezbollah MP Hasan Fadlallah in a mem»»»

Geneva: Global infant vaccination levels improved slightly last year, the UN said Wednesday, but warned that drastic funding cuts, conflicts and misinformation were deepening dangerous coverage gaps and allowing outbreaks to surge. In 2025, 90 percent of infants globally, or nearly 116 million, rec»»»

MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - Palestinian movement Hamas criticized the agreement between Israeli authorities and the Civil Administration for Judea and Samaria to build 12,000 new housing units in Jewish settlements. "The agreement between the extremist Zionist occupation government and the so-called Counci»»»

DUBAI: The proposed Trilateral framework between the United States, Israel and Lebanon remains the best available option and has already begun producing results, Lebanese president Joseph Aoun told a delegation from the Orthodox Meeting on Wednesday, adding that Washington had started paying attent»»»