A 16-year-old boy held in custody for the fatal beating of a 17-year-old in Serres, northern Greece, over the weekend, was, in the lead-up, assaulted by three fellow inmates during an incident that began over a minor dispute, authorities said. The incident occurred on Sunday inside the teen’s cell,»»»

Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria Deputy Floor Leader Lena Borislavova announced on Wednesday on her official Facebook profile that she will not take part in the next early parliamentary elections. “In recent months, I have been actively working on two new projects through which I will conf»»»

The Council of Ministers adopted a decree establishing a Centre for Arts and Crafts - Oreshak Regional Cultural Institute, the Government Information Service reported Wednesday. The new institute, based in the north-central village of Oreshak, Troyan Municipality, will be a specialized centrе for t»»»

The European Investment Fund (EIF) will reinvest EUR 160 million in Bulgarian businesses by 2035 under the European Commission’s Joint European Resources for Micro to Medium Enterprises (JEREMIE) initiative, the Government Information Service reported on Wednesday. The funding will be provided to e»»»

DOHA: The Qatar Satellite Company, Es'hailSat, and the Qatar Armed Forces (QAF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to provide QAF with satellite communication services, ground infrastructure, and secure, flexible network solutions to support sovereign and operational requirements for »»»

President Donald Trump is heading to the World Economic Forum in the Swiss Alps on January 21, where his ambitions to wrest control of Greenland from NATO ally Denmark could tear relations with European allies. It could also overshadow his original plan to use his appearance at the gathering of glo»»»

US President Donald Trump arrived in Davos, Switzerland on Wednesday for the World Economic Forum, where he launched into a speech lavishing praise on the US economy and accusing Europe of "not heading in the right direction". Follow our liveblog for all the latest developments.   (FRANCE »»»

Here in France, as well as countries including Hungary, Greenland and Germany, some residents have been lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the northern lights. These vibrant scenes are the result of the most powerful solar storm the earth has seen since 2003. But fortunately, little telecommunicati»»»

"In politics as in business – a deal is a deal. And when friends shake hands, it must mean something.” Ursula von der Leyen's comments came amid growing tension between Europe and the US over Greenland and France's membership at Trump's Board of Peace, which led the European Parliament to suspend t»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, January 21: US President Donald Trump's upcoming arrival at Davos is all over the front pages, as cartoonists depict the ongoing tensions with Europe. Also, Israel has demolished a United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees compound in East Jerusalem. Next, the Morocca»»»

A commuter train near Barcelona ploughed into the rubble of a collapsed wall on January 20, killing one and injuring dozens. The latest incident is likely to raise more questions about Spanish transport safety, coming two days after the collision of two high-speed trains in the southern region of A»»»

NATO chief Mark Rutte said Wednesday "thoughtful diplomacy" was needed to deal with tensions over Greenland, as President Donald Trump headed to Davos pushing US claims on the territory. Rutte has sought to deflect Trump's interest in the Danish autonomous territory into a broader discussion at NAT»»»

Skopje, 20 January 2026 (MIA) - The retail price of Eurosuper BS-95, Eurosuper BS-98, and extra light household oil will rise by Mden 1.5 per liter, while the price of Eurodiesel (D-E V) will go up by Mden 2 per liter as of Tuesday midnight, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has said. As a res»»»

Skopje, 20 January 2026 (MIA) - The minimal consumer basket in January 2026 stands at Mden 66,413 (EUR 1,079), up by Mden 921 over the one in December, said the Federation of Trade Unions of Macedonia (SSM) on Tuesday. According to SSM, renting a 60m2 apartment increases the costs to Mden 81,788 (E»»»

Tunis, Jan. 21 (TAP)- "The situation in dams will not be significantly impacted by the recent high-intensity precipitation across the country," said expert in development and mamanagement of resources Houcine Rhili."No rainfall was reported in the...»»»

Israeli fire killed 11 Palestinians, including two boys and three journalists, in Gaza on Wednesday, local medics ​said, and the Israeli military said it had "eliminated" a Palestinian militant who posed a threat to soldiers. In the latest violence disrupting a brittle, three-month-old ceasefire, P»»»

The Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority has launched the “Your Home Is a Trust” campaign as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance public safety, entrench a culture of prevention, and elevate community preparedness to protect lives and property. The campaign focuses on promoting safe practices within»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron has spoken out against Donald Trump's latest tariff threat, describing the US president's approach to trade deals as bullying and an attempt to weaken and subordinate Europe. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the French leader called on the EU to b»»»

Ankara, Jan. 21 (SANA) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Wednesday welcomed the ceasefire following a new agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). The Syrian Presidency announced Tuesday that a mutual understanding had been reached on several issues co»»»

Hasakah, Jan. 21 (SANA) Seven Syrian soldiers were martyred and 20 others injured on Wednesday when the SDF organization attacked a facility near al-Yaarubiyah crossing in northeastern Hasakah, close to the Iraqi border, the Syrian Ministry of Defense said. The ministry’s Media and Communication Di»»»

1 of 3 | A Swiss brown cow named Veronika was documented using tools -- the first time such a behavior has been noted in bovines. Photo courtesy of Antonio J. Osuna Mascaró Jan. 20 (UPI) -- Researchers in Austria detailed the unusual case of the first cow to be documented using tools -- specificall»»»

Jan. 20 (UPI) -- Serial Guinness World Record-breaker David Rush teamed up with 11 other tech industry workers at a trade show to take on the title for most balloons kept in the air for one minute while standing. Rush, who holds the most concurrent Guinness World Records titles, led the 12-person t»»»

New Delhi, India: Cricket's governing body said Wednesday it had rejected Bangladesh's request to shift their T20 World Cup matches out of India, casting doubt on the team's participation in next month's tournament. "In the absence of any independent security findings that materially compromise the»»»

At the World Economic Forum’s meeting in Davos on Wednesday, five panelists who profess to hate Russian President Vladimir Putin and haven’t been inside Russia in years will attempt to answer the question: “Can Russia sustain a wartime economy?” Predictions of Russia’s imminent collapse have been r»»»

US President Donald Trump is due to address leaders and business elites at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos. Trump is set to take the podium after threatening his European allies with tariffs following his vow to seize Greenland from Denmark “the easy way” or “the hard way.” Trump»»»

Gaza's civil defense agency said an Israeli strike in the center of the territory on Wednesday killed three journalists, including a freelancer who previously worked for AFP, despite the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. In a statement, the civil defense said "the bodies of the three journalists »»»

Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea lauded Wednesday a statement by President Joseph Aoun in which he reiterated his commitment to disarm Hezbollah and implement the state's monopoly on arms. Geagea said Aoun's words were "clear and responsible" and hoped that all political forces would unite aroun»»»

The Beirut Court of First Instance has ordered former ministers Ali Hassan Khalil and Ghazi Zoaiter to pay a compensation of 10 billion Lebanese pounds over “the abuse of the right to litigate, defend and appeal,” and for stalling the Beirut port blast case. The court accused the two ex-ministers o»»»

At its regular sitting on Wednesday, the Council of Ministers adopted a decision to index by 5%, as of January 1, 2026, the salaries of workers and employees in government-funded organizations. The decision ensures the implementation of provisions of the 2025-to-2026 Revenue Collection and Expendit»»»

On Wednesday, Parliament approved at second reading amendments to the Consumer Protection Act, submitted by the Council of Ministers. Some of the changes significantly expand the scope of representative actions for the protection of the collective interests of consumers, covering new areas such as »»»

BELGRADE - Serbian First Deputy PM and Finance Minister Sinisa Mali said on Wednesday he expected Hungary's MOL to officially acquire the Serbian oil company NIS from Russia's Gazprom neft by mid-March. "What matters is that, on Monday, we reached an agreement with the Hungarian side and the Arabs »»»

US President Donald Trump recently said that the American military may have used a unique advanced “secret sonic” armament during its abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. “It’s not a secret weapon at all because it has been known for a long time,” veteran Russian military analyst Vikto»»»

The Sofia Regional Prosecution Office has formally charged an Italian national over a series of thefts committed at a retail outlet at Sofia’s Vasil Levski Airport, authorities confirmed on Wednesday. According to the prosecution, the investigation shows that over nearly two months, from November 2»»»

Marine One with President Donald Trump on board departs Zurich Airport on Wednesday bound for Davos after an overnight flight on Air Force One from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. Photo by Claudio Thoma/EPA Jan. 21 (UPI) -- U.S. President Donald Trump was due to address the World Economic Forum in »»»

Manama: The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, participated virtually in the 40th meeting of the Standing Committee of Experts in Islamic Affairs and Endowments of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, chaired by the Kingdom of Bahrain on »»»

Voting with machines equipped with scanning devices will make elections unquestionably fair, since the current machines are compromised, There Is Such a People (TISP) leader Slavi Trifonov wrote in a Facebook post on Wednesday. According to him, the voting machines cannot be trusted. Not at the las»»»

Tunis, January 21 (TAP) – “The weather is expected to improve significantly on Friday, before new disturbances affect the country over the weekend,” said Mondher Mrabet, Senior Engineer at the National Institute of Meteorology (INM), in a statement...»»»

President Rumen Radev has officially submitted his resignation to the Constitutional Court, signaling the start of a new chapter in Bulgarian politics. Analysts expect him to soon announce his own political project and clarify whether he will participate in the upcoming early parliamentary election»»»

Sweden on Wednesday joined Norway, France in turning down offer to join US President Donald Trump’s so-called Board of Peace initiative for Gaza. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced that Sweden will not participate in the proposed board, citing concerns over the initiative’s current st»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli attacks in Gaza have claimed 11 martyrs since this morning 21-01-2026 14:26 PM Latest News Urgent News Isra»»»

At its regular sitting on Wednesday, the Council of Ministers approved a draft Memorandum of Intent and Understanding between the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria and Germany’s Brinell Compute GmbH for the implementation of an investment project. Through the Memorandum, the parties will decla»»»

Dubai: The Diplomat Business Club’s recent Business Conference shone a spotlight on the UAE’s growing role as a hub for global business, trade, and investment. The event underscored the vital contribution of the private sector and expatriate business community in shaping the country’s economic succ»»»

A joint Greek and Cypriot police operation has led to the arrest of a Cypriot man suspected of involvement in smuggling more than two kilos of cocaine in packages of board games mailed from Athens to Larnaca. Greek police said Wednesday that the crackdown followed the discovery at Athens airport on»»»

The Council of Ministers Wednesday approved a draft decision proposing that Bulgaria's President issue a decree appointing Todor Stoyanov as Ambassador of this country to Spain and as Bulgaria’s Permanent Representative to UN Tourism. Bulgaria has been a member of UN Tourism since 1976 and has a lo»»»

The Council of Ministers Wednesday approved a draft decision for Bulgaria to withdraw from the NATO Integrated Air and Missile Defence Centre of Excellence. The decision comes in the context of this country’s expanded participation in NATO’s adapted structures and the related need for optimization,»»»

Tunis, January 21 (TAP) – All governorates in northern and central Tunisia, as well as Gafsa and Sfax, have been placed under a yellow weather alert due to ongoing meteorological disturbances, the National Institute of Meteorology (INM) said on...»»»

Israeli occupation police are now allowing Jewish settlers to ascend Al-Aqsa Mosque with printed prayers for first time, in a possible indication that Judaization of the occupied city is on the rise. Israeli and Palestinian media reported that Zionist settlers were handed liturgical leaflets on Wed»»»

The Pentagon is planning to reduce the US military’s participation in a range of NATO advisory and training bodies, though the process is not linked to the current standoff over Greenland, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday, citing sources. Several officials told the paper that the move – de»»»

Dubai: The UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science has chosen three winning projects to receive major funding, with each team getting up to $1.5 million over the next three years. The National Center of Meteorology in Abu Dhabi announced the grants today, continuing the country's push to »»»