Bulgarian News Agency 23m

Media Review: May 11

The expectations from the Rumen Radev government of Progressive Bulgaria now that the ministers have taken office dominate Monday's news media. POLITICS 24 Chasa has an interview with Vladislav Goranov of GERB-UDF, who says his parliamentary group will be supportive of decisions shrinking the budge»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 47m

Bulgarian Land Forces Take Part in NATO Exercise in Romania

Personnel of the Bulgarian Land Forces' 2nd Tundzha Mechanized Brigade are taking part in the "Scorpions Legacy 2026" multinational exercise which is underway in Romania, the Defence Ministry in Sofia said on Monday. "Scorpions Legacy 2026" is planned and led by the Multinational Command Support Br»»»

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Business-review 1h

Răzvan Balaban, PMI: Romania’s industrial advantage has shifted from cost to capability

The transformation of Philip Morris Romania’s Otopeni factory into a key smoke-free products platform has become a case study in how Romania can move up the industrial value chain. In this interview with Business Review, Răzvan Balaban, Senior Manager for Institutional Affairs at Philip Morris Inte»»»

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BNE 2h

Global democracy perception of US collapses, behind Russia and China for first time

A survey of nearly 100,000 people across 98 countries has found that global perception of the US has collapsed to its lowest recorded level — placing it among the five most negatively perceived countries in the world, behind both Russia and China in international favourability, and on the losing si»»»

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BNE 2h

Global democracy perception of US collapses, behind Russia and China for first time

A survey of nearly 100,000 people across 98 countries has found that global perception of the US has collapsed to its lowest recorded level — placing it among the five most negatively perceived countries in the world, behind both Russia and China in international favourability, and on the losing si»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Global democracy perception of US collapses, behind Russia and China for first time

A survey of nearly 100,000 people across 98 countries has found that global perception of the US has collapsed to its lowest recorded level — placing it among the five most negatively perceived countries in the world, behind both Russia and China in international favourability, and on the losing si»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Global democracy perception of US collapses, behind Russia and China for first time

A survey of nearly 100,000 people across 98 countries has found that global perception of the US has collapsed to its lowest recorded level — placing it among the five most negatively perceived countries in the world, behind both Russia and China in international favourability, and on the losing si»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Global democracy perception of US collapses, behind Russia and China for first time

A survey of nearly 100,000 people across 98 countries has found that global perception of the US has collapsed to its lowest recorded level — placing it among the five most negatively perceived countries in the world, behind both Russia and China in international favourability, and on the losing si»»»

intellinews.com
France24 5h

Thousands of fans arrive in Vienna as 70th edition of Eurovision kicks off

Thousands of fans on Sunday flocked to Austria's capital Vienna for the 70th edition of Eurovision – the world's most-watched song contest. On Sunday afternoon, it was due to roll out the carpet – which at Eurovision is not red but turquoise – to welcome a parade of the 35 deleg»»»

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RT 5h

Trump floats redeploying US troops from Germany to Poland

US President Donald Trump has indicated that moving American troops from Germany to Poland is on the table. The statement comes as the Pentagon prepares to withdraw around 5,000 soldiers from the Western European nation over the next year. Trump first announced plans to withdraw the troops from the»»»

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Arab News 15h

Saudi National Orchestra and Choir performs in Rome

DUBAI: The Saudi Music Commission took its “Marvels of Saudi Orchestra” world tour to Rome on Friday with a large-scale performance at the Temple of Venus and Rome within the Colosseum Archaeological Park. The concert featured a special appearance by Andrea Bocelli in a showcase celebrating Saudi a»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 16h

Over 200,000 Attend Giro d'Italia Finish in Sofia, Mayor Says

More than 200,000 people attended the finish of the Giro d'Italia in Sofia, while more than 25,000 cyclists, including children, rode along Tsarigradsko Shose Boulevard during the day, Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev said as he welcomed the riders at the finish of the race's third and final Bulgarian st»»»

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Arab News 21h

‘Marvels of Saudi Orchestra’ wows music lovers in Rome

DUBAI: The Saudi Music Commission brought its “Marvels of Saudi Orchestra” world tour to Rome on Friday evening with a large-scale performance staged at the Temple of Venus and Rome within the Colosseum Archaeological Park. The concert featured a special appearance by Andrea Bocelli in a showcase c»»»

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Gulf News 10.05. 07:29

Israel has deported two Gaza flotilla activists: foreign ministry

Israel has deported two foreign activists taken off a Gaza-bound flotilla, the foreign ministry said on Sunday. Saif Abu Keshek, a Spanish national of Palestinian origin, and Brazilian Thiago Avila were among dozens of activists aboard a flotilla intercepted by the Israeli navy in international wat»»»

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Al Awsat 10.05. 07:16

Israel Has Deported Two Gaza Flotilla Activists

Israel has deported two foreign activists taken off a Gaza-bound flotilla, the foreign ministry said on Sunday. Saif Abu Keshek, a Spanish national of Palestinian origin, and Brazilian Thiago Avila were among dozens of activists aboard a flotilla intercepted by the Israeli navy in international wat»»»

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Arab News 09.05. 21:38

What We Are Reading Today: Secrets of Women by Katharine Park

Toward the end of the Middle Ages, medical writers and philosophers began to devote increasing attention to what they called “women’s secrets.” At the same time, Italian physicians and surgeons began to open human bodies in order to study their functions and the illnesses that afflicted them. “Secr»»»

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DW 09.05. 14:42

Tariffs or not? How EU is dealing with US 'dealmaking'

BusinessUnited States of AmericaTariffs or not? How EU is dealing with US 'dealmaking'Lucia SchultenEarlier this week, President Trump threatened European car makers with 25% tariffs before walking it back later in the week. How is the EU dealing with this unpredictability? https://p.dw.com/p/5DVG9»»»

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Arab News 09.05. 14:01

Conflict sparks tensions at Venice Biennale of Art

VENICE: World conflict looms large over the Venice Biennale this year with the presence of Russia, Ukraine, Israel and the Palestinians. In the gardens where the world’s largest contemporary art event opens to the public Saturday, the Russian pavilion stands just a few paces away from a deer sculpt»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 09.05. 11:03

Burgas Mayor Dimitrov Says Whole Region Benefited from Hosting Giro d'Italia Race

Burgas Mayor Dimitar Nikolov congratulated here on Saturday the participants and organizers of the 109th edition of the Giro d’Italia cycling race shortly before the start of the second stage from the coastal city to Veliko Tarnovo. “I want to thank our Italian partners for the excellent organisati»»»

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BNE 09.05. 07:08

The Iran war exposes fiscal fragility around the world

The Iran war has arrived at the worst possible fiscal moment for most of the world's major economies. Governments that spent heavily through Covid, ramped up defence budgets in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and then borrowed again to cushion the energy shock of 2022 are now being asked »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 09.05. 07:08

The Iran war exposes fiscal fragility around the world

The Iran war has arrived at the worst possible fiscal moment for most of the world's major economies. Governments that spent heavily through Covid, ramped up defence budgets in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and then borrowed again to cushion the energy shock of 2022 are now being asked »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 09.05. 07:08

The Iran war exposes fiscal fragility around the world

The Iran war has arrived at the worst possible fiscal moment for most of the world's major economies. Governments that spent heavily through Covid, ramped up defence budgets in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and then borrowed again to cushion the energy shock of 2022 are now being asked »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 09.05. 07:08

The Iran war exposes fiscal fragility around the world

The Iran war has arrived at the worst possible fiscal moment for most of the world's major economies. Governments that spent heavily through Covid, ramped up defence budgets in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and then borrowed again to cushion the energy shock of 2022 are now being asked »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 09.05. 07:08

The Iran war exposes fiscal fragility around the world

The Iran war has arrived at the worst possible fiscal moment for most of the world's major economies. Governments that spent heavily through Covid, ramped up defence budgets in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and then borrowed again to cushion the energy shock of 2022 are now being asked »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 09.05. 07:08

The Iran war exposes fiscal fragility around the world

The Iran war has arrived at the worst possible fiscal moment for most of the world's major economies. Governments that spent heavily through Covid, ramped up defence budgets in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and then borrowed again to cushion the energy shock of 2022 are now being asked »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 09.05. 07:08

The Iran war exposes fiscal fragility around the world

The Iran war has arrived at the worst possible fiscal moment for most of the world's major economies. Governments that spent heavily through Covid, ramped up defence budgets in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and then borrowed again to cushion the energy shock of 2022 are now being asked »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 09.05. 07:08

The Iran war exposes fiscal fragility around the world

The Iran war has arrived at the worst possible fiscal moment for most of the world's major economies. Governments that spent heavily through Covid, ramped up defence budgets in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and then borrowed again to cushion the energy shock of 2022 are now being asked »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 09.05. 07:08

The Iran war exposes fiscal fragility around the world

The Iran war has arrived at the worst possible fiscal moment for most of the world's major economies. Governments that spent heavily through Covid, ramped up defence budgets in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and then borrowed again to cushion the energy shock of 2022 are now being asked »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 09.05. 07:08

The Iran war exposes fiscal fragility around the world

The Iran war has arrived at the worst possible fiscal moment for most of the world's major economies. Governments that spent heavily through Covid, ramped up defence budgets in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and then borrowed again to cushion the energy shock of 2022 are now being asked »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 09.05. 07:08

The Iran war exposes fiscal fragility around the world

The Iran war has arrived at the worst possible fiscal moment for most of the world's major economies. Governments that spent heavily through Covid, ramped up defence budgets in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and then borrowed again to cushion the energy shock of 2022 are now being asked »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 09.05. 07:08

The Iran war exposes fiscal fragility around the world

The Iran war has arrived at the worst possible fiscal moment for most of the world's major economies. Governments that spent heavily through Covid, ramped up defence budgets in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and then borrowed again to cushion the energy shock of 2022 are now being asked »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 09.05. 07:08

The Iran war exposes fiscal fragility around the world

The Iran war has arrived at the worst possible fiscal moment for most of the world's major economies. Governments that spent heavily through Covid, ramped up defence budgets in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and then borrowed again to cushion the energy shock of 2022 are now being asked »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 09.05. 07:08

The Iran war exposes fiscal fragility around the world

The Iran war has arrived at the worst possible fiscal moment for most of the world's major economies. Governments that spent heavily through Covid, ramped up defence budgets in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and then borrowed again to cushion the energy shock of 2022 are now being asked »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 09.05. 07:08

The Iran war exposes fiscal fragility around the world

The Iran war has arrived at the worst possible fiscal moment for most of the world's major economies. Governments that spent heavily through Covid, ramped up defence budgets in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and then borrowed again to cushion the energy shock of 2022 are now being asked »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 09.05. 07:08

The Iran war exposes fiscal fragility around the world

The Iran war has arrived at the worst possible fiscal moment for most of the world's major economies. Governments that spent heavily through Covid, ramped up defence budgets in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and then borrowed again to cushion the energy shock of 2022 are now being asked »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 09.05. 06:57

The Iran war exposes fiscal fragility around the world

The Iran war has arrived at the worst possible fiscal moment for most of the world's major economies. Governments that spent heavily through Covid, ramped up defence budgets in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and then borrowed again to cushion the energy shock of 2022 are now being asked »»»

intellinews.com
UPI 08.05. 22:00

3 Australian women linked to ISIS charged after returning from Syria - UPI.com

A group of supporters surround an ISIS-linked family as they arrive at Melbourne International Airport in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday. The group of 13 women and children came home to Australia after years spent in a Syrian refugee camp following the fall of the Islamic State. Three of the women »»»

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UPI 08.05. 21:48

Trump honors mothers at Rose Garden Mother's Day lunch - UPI.com

1 of 5 | President Donald Trump delivers remarks at an event for Gold Star Mothers and Angel Mothers to honor Mother's Day, which is this Sunday, in the Rose Garden of the White House on Friday. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo May 8 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Friday delivered a »»»

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UPI 08.05. 20:48

After Italy visit, Rubio says he can't stop Trump's jabs at pope - UPI.com

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni meets Secretary of State Marco Rubio at Palazzo Chigi, in Rome, Thursday. Rubio was in the Italian capital for high-level meetings with Italian and Vatican officials. Photo Guiseppe Lami/EPA May 8 (UPI) -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted his support »»»

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Al Awsat 08.05. 18:16

Rubio Urges Europeans to Share the Iran Burden

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio concluded a two-day visit to Rome on Friday, where he sought to ease tensions with Pope Leo and urged Europeans to help secure the Strait of Hormuz. The task was not easy, given President Donald Trump's recent sharp criticism of both the Catholic leader and Italy's»»»

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Naharnet 08.05. 15:33

Rubio says U.S. won't negotiate with Hezbollah but with Lebanese state

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio blamed Hezbollah Friday for the situation in Lebanon, accusing the group of being fully dependent on Iranian support. "The reason why Lebanon faces bombings, the reason why Lebanon faces violence, is because of Hezbollah. It is Hezbollah that’s imposing this on t»»»

The Peninsula 08.05. 15:11

Qatar urges diplomacy and collective security at Italy Forum on EU-GCC relations

Milan, Spain: - Advisor to the Prime Minister and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Majed Mohammed Al Ansari has called for greater international cooperation and renewed diplomatic engagement to address growing regional and global instability. Speaking at a session in Milan titled»»»

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Al Awsat 08.05. 12:39

Meloni Meets Rubio as Iran War Strains Italy-US Ties

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday at a moment of unusual strain between her government and President Donald Trump's administration, driven largely by the war with Iran. Rubio is in Italy for a two-day trip aimed at easing ties with Pope Leo after »»»

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Naharnet 08.05. 10:19

UNRWA shelters and assists displaced as hostilities persist despite truce

By 4 May, the Ministry of Social Affairs had documented the displacement of over 1.1 million individuals, including 124,231 people in 625 shelters. Active hostilities continued in several areas in the south of Lebanon, despite the ceasefire. Following the three-week extension of the ceasefire annou»»»

Arab News 08.05. 10:07

Rubio set to meet Italy’s Meloni as both sides seek to ease frictions over Iran war

ROME: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is opening his second day of fence-mending meetings Friday with talks scheduled with Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni in a bid to ease tensions over the war with Iran. President Donald Trump’s tariffs, his complaints about Europe’s unwillingness to help the US »»»

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France24 08.05. 07:37

Eurovision hopes 70th anniversary celebration outshines Israel controversy

The Eurovision song contest turns 70 this year, but the celebration threatens to be overshadowed by the competition’s biggest ever boycott over the continued inclusion of Israel. The 2026 edition of the Eurovision Song Contest is celebrating two notable milestones – not only is it the event’s »»»

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France24 08.05. 06:05

People & Profit - Can nuclear power resolve the energy crisis?

The war with Iran has prompted many economies to reevaluate their energy needs and strategy. In Europe, several countries are considering reviving the use of nuclear power. Sweden, Belgium, and Italy are among those rolling back previous restrictions, while France and the UK are spearheading new nu»»»

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Gulf News 08.05. 03:29

Why Italy wants Filipino nurses: Major hiring push extends work permits to 2029

Manila: Italy is moving to recruit thousands of Filipino nurses through a planned government-to-government labour deal, while also extending the work validity of Filipino nurses already in the country until December 31, 2029. The proposed agreement is meant to create a more "orderly, transparent an»»»

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UPI 08.05. 00:55

U.S. issues new sanctions against Cuban military, government regime - UPI.com

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday announced new sanctions on two Cuban business entities and an executive of one of them as part of the Trump administration's efforts for regime change on the island. Photo by Tom Brenner/UPI | License Photo May 7 (UPI) -- The U.S. government on Thursd»»»

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Qatar Tribune 07.05. 23:26

Seven Global Films supported by Doha Film Institute selected for 2026 Cannes Film Festival

Tribune News Network Doha Doha Film Institute (DFI) continues to champion bold global storytelling, with seven films supported through its funding programmes selected for the 2026 Cannes Film Festival (May 12–23). The films span the festival’s Official Selection, In Competition and Un Certain Regar»»»

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