Bulgarian News Agency 31m

Media Review: August 10

The case of the Maya drone, which on Saturday entered Bulgarian airspace from Romania and exploded about 1,000 metres from Bulgaria’s compressor station on the Trans-Balkan gas pipeline route, dominates Monday’s news media. FOREIGN AFFAIRS On Bulgarian National Television’s morning show, Defence Mi»»»

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Business-review 4h

PPC Group: New agreement for a RES project portfolio of over 2 GW in Poland and Hungary

Through this agreement, PPC Group acquires ABO Energy Polska z.o.o. and ABO Energy Hungary Kft., integrating two fully staffed project development platforms along with the specialized teams operating in each country. The portfolio includes 29 SPVs holding 99 MW of PV projects in operation or nearin»»»

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BNE 5h

IntelliNews Lambda: EU gas storage refill lags badly, on track to miss 90% November target

EU gas storage is refilling at one of its slowest paces in 15 years, and the numbers say the bloc has almost no chance of reaching its 90% target by November. Storage across the EU stood at 58.1% full on August 5, according to Gas Infrastructure Europe (GIE) data - 15.6 percentage points below wher»»»

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Gulf News 10h

Drought hits Europe's largest rivers, impacting irrigation, power, freight

ROME: Satellite images acquired between 1st and 3rd August reveal an unprecedented drop in water levels along four of Europe's largest rivers — the Po in Italy, the Loire in France, the Rhine in Germany, and the Danube in Hungary — as a result of a long-term drought affecting wide areas of Europe. »»»

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UPI 13h

Fishermen find 2,100-year-old Roman shipwreck near Sicily - UPI.com

Hundreds of amphorae were found on a shipwreck off the coast of Sicily, shown in this screenshot from a video posted by the Italian Cultural Ministry. Photo courtesy of the Italian Cultural Ministry via Instagram View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ministero della Cultura (@mic_italia) Aug»»»

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France24 1d

Spain starts border checks on Italy over Ceuta dispute

The EU says the tit-for-tat border restrictions between Spain and Italy are temporary and will have no lasting impact on the Schengen zone. Spain began checking travellers from Italy in retaliation for similar controls imposed by Rome after a surge of migrants into Spain’s North African enclave of »»»

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France24 1d

Spain - Italy: Dispute grows over migration between EU countries

The EU says the tit-for-tat border restrictions between Spain and Italy are temporary and will have no lasting impact on the Schengen zone. Spain began checking travellers from Italy in retaliation for similar controls imposed by Rome after a surge of migrants into Spain’s North African enclave of »»»

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Arab News 1d

Spain checks 200 Italy arrivals in border controls after migration row

MADRID/MILAN: Spain checked ‌around 200 travelers arriving from Italy at the country’s six largest airports on the first day ​of border controls reintroduced following a dispute with Italy over irregular migration. Spain’s Interior Ministry carried out checks on a total of 199 people on 12 flights »»»

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France24 09.08. 00:53

Spain imposes border checks on Italian travellers amid migrant dispute

Spain on Saturday introduced temporary border checks on travellers arriving from Italy, escalating a dispute between the EU partners over migration. The move follows Italy’s decision to impose similar controls after more than 70,000 migrants crossed into Spain’s Ceuta enclave from Morocco, most of »»»

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Sputnik 08.08. 18:01

French Farmers Need Billions of Euros in Aid Amid Extreme Heat – Union Leader

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - French farmers will need billions of euros in aid to offset losses from extreme heat and the wildfires and drought it has caused, Arnaud Rousseau, chairman of the National Federation of Farmers' Unions (FNSEA), said on Saturday. "We are talking about billions of euros… Obviously,»»»

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Daily News Egypt 08.08. 16:08

German Chancellor Merz faces internal party rebellion and replacement speculation ahead of regional elections

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is confronting mounting internal party pressure and speculation of an early replacement ahead of critical September regional elections, reflecting an unprecedented state of political turmoil in a country long considered a pillar of European stability, according to P»»»

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Arab News 08.08. 15:43

Spain imposes border checks on Italian travelers in tit-for-tat move over Ceuta migrants row

MADRID: A diplomatic spat between Spain and Italy over the rush of tens of thousands of migrants to the Spanish territory of Ceuta escalated on Saturday after the government in Madrid announced border controls on Italian travelers in response to Rome’s decision to impose sanctions on visitors from »»»

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Naharnet 08.08. 12:42

Italy, UK, Switzerland, Indonesia may participate in pilot zones mechanism

Italy, Britain, Switzerland and Indonesia may participate in a mechanism to verify Hezbollah's disarmament in the so-called pilot zones in south Lebanon, w diplomatic source told Al-Arabiya television. A Lebanese official had previously confirmed to Reuters that Lebanon and Israel had agreed on a s»»»

France24 08.08. 09:24

Spain imposes border checks on Italy amid Ceuta migration row

Spain announced Friday that it would introduce border controls for travellers arriving from Italy in retaliation for Rome imposing similar measures. The rare spat between the EU nations came after tens of thousands of people crossed from Morocco to Spain's North African territory Ceuta&nb»»»

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The Peninsula 08.08. 08:01

Spain to impose temporary border checks on arrivals from Italy

Madrid: Spain announced on Friday that it would temporarily restore internal border checks for travelers arriving from Italy in response to Rome's refusal to lift border controls on travelers arriving from Spain amid the recent migration crisis in the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta. The tem»»»

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The Peninsula 08.08. 07:37

EU tells Meta, TikTok to boost monitoring, fact-checking

Brussels, Belgium: The EU's tech chief called on Meta and TikTok to "act decisively" to stem disinformation at times of crisis, saying the European Commission held talks with both platforms Friday following last week's Ceuta migrant surge. A wave of social media disinformation is believed to have p»»»

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Arab News 08.08. 00:30

EU tells Meta, TikTok to boost monitoring, fact-checking

BRUSSELS: The EU’s tech chief called on Meta and TikTok to “act decisively” to stem disinformation at times of crisis, saying the European Commission held talks with both platforms Friday following last week’s Ceuta migrant surge. A wave of social media disinformation is believed to have played a l»»»

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BNE 07.08. 22:02

UK-funded, British Steel-supplied Ankara-Izmir railway project quarter complete after 13 years

The material completion of the Turkish government’s 503-kilometre (313-mile)  Ankara to Izmir high-speed rail project stands at just 24%, daily Birgun has reported. Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) broke ground on the ambitious project in 2013. Back then, the transport minis»»»

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Arab News 07.08. 21:54

Rwanda in ‘initial’ migration talks with European nations

KIGALI: Rwanda and some European nations are holding migration talks, Kigali’s spokesperson said Friday, a week after dramatic scenes of thousands crossing the Morocco-Spain border reignited the migration debate in Europe. In June European lawmakers approved tougher migration rules, notably enablin»»»

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Gulf News 07.08. 21:43

Spain imposes border controls for Italy: Ministry

Spain will introduce temporary border checks on travellers from Italy in response to Rome imposing similar measures after a mass migrant rush into Ceuta, the interior ministry said on Friday. The checks, which come "amid the persistent irregular migration pressure" facing Italy, will start at midni»»»

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France24 07.08. 21:08

Winemakers across Europe face the challenges of climate change

Winegrowers in France are harvesting their grapes unusually early this season because of the effects of climate change. While the rising global temperatures offer a new chance for winemakers in northern and Scandinavian countries, experts say it’s too early to expect a drastic shift in the viticult»»»

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UPI 07.08. 19:18

Spain threatens to retaliate if Rome maintains border controls - UPI.com

Young men who returned from Spain gather at the Bab Sebta border crossing near Fnideq, Morocco, on July 31. The rush of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in North Africa has led to an escalating border dispute between Spain and Italy. Photo by Jalal Morchidi/EPA Aug. 7 (UPI) -- Spain has t»»»

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Arab News 07.08. 17:30

Spain warns Italy of countermeasures if border checks kept

MADRID: Spain on Friday threatened Italy with countermeasures if Rome did not lift this week its suspension of the free-travel Schengen agreement, introduced after the mass migrant rush to Ceuta. “We urge the government of Italy to rectify, put an end to the checks and treat Spaniards like other Eu»»»

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Tanjug 07.08. 16:22

Serbia's January-June external trade at 39.65 bln euros

BELGRADE - Serbia's January-June 2026 external goods trade totalled 39.65 bln euros, which is a 5.8 pct increase y-o-y, according to figures released by the national statistical office. Goods exports were worth 17,971.4 mln euros, rising by 8.3 pct y-o-y, while imports totalled 21,679.1 mln euros, »»»

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Arab News 07.08. 15:42

New Belgium coach Van Bommel had no hesitation accepting job

BRUSSELS: Belgium’s new coach Mark van Bommel did ‌not hesitate to accept the job offer even if there might have been a chance to take over the national team of his native Netherlands, who are still looking for a coach after the World Cup. Van Bommel, in his first press conference since his appoint»»»

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UPI 07.08. 14:30

Trash company recovers lottery player's discarded $1.15M ticket - UPI.com

A waste collection company in Italy came to the assistance of a Bitonto resident who mistakenly threw away a lottery ticket worth $1.15 million. File Photo by Sebastiao Moreira/EPA Aug. 6 (UPI) -- A waste collection company in Italy came to the assistance of a Bitonto resident who mistakenly threw »»»

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France24 07.08. 13:24

Italy places all major cities on red alert as heatwave grips Europe

Italy's health ministry placed 27 cities, from Trieste in the country's northeast to Palermo in Sicily, on red alert ahead of the weekend as a blistering heatwave across much of Europe toppled temperature records and disrupted energy and transportation systems in several countries.  Italy plac»»»

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Naharnet 07.08. 13:18

US says Lebanon, Israel 'much closer' to agreeing pilot zone expansion

U.S. State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said in a statement that the seventh round of negotiations between Lebanon and Israel was “fruitful” amid ongoing Israeli attacks on Lebanon. “Lebanon and Israel are much closer to reaching an agreement on advancing and expanding the pilot zones process,»»»

Gulf News 07.08. 12:13

Higher fuel costs and weaker fares push Wizz Air into the red

London: Low-cost airline Wizz Air reported a quarterly operating loss of €183.3 million on Thursday, saying higher fuel costs and lower ticket prices, driven by disruption linked to the Iran conflict, weighed heavily on its financial performance, according to Reuters. The results reinforce the chal»»»

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Sputnik 07.08. 11:22

Another Ceuta Breach May Be Coming and Spain Insists It’s Prepared

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Spanish Interior Ministry will be ready to handle a new attempt by illegal migrants to enter the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco, the 20minutos newspaper reported on Friday, citing sources within the ministry. On Wednesday, the Spanish government's representative in Ceu»»»

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Actmedia 07.08. 08:48

Analysis: Heatwave puts pressure on Europe's economy and changes consumer behavior

Extreme temperatures affect transport, energy production, and productivity, while altering consumption habits?benefiting some industries and harming others?according to an analysis by XTB Romania released on Thursday."Western Europe is facing its fourth heatwave of the year. Italy has placed all ma»»»

Arab News 07.08. 04:05

Europe heat wave puts all major Italian cities on red alert as Austria sets heat record

ROME: Italy placed all its major cities under the highest heat alert Thursday as a blistering heat wave gripped Europe, setting a national temperature record in Austria, fueling wildfires in France and disrupting energy and transport systems across the continent. The extreme weather has pushed temp»»»

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Arab News 07.08. 03:53

Europe heat wave puts all major Italian cities on red alert as Austria sets heat record

ROME: Italy placed all its major cities under the highest heat alert Thursday as a blistering heat wave gripped Europe, setting a national temperature record in Austria, fueling wildfires in France and disrupting energy and transport systems across the continent.The extreme weather has pushed tempe»»»

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The Peninsula 06.08. 16:11

Salah completes move to Turkiye's Trabzonspor

Istanbul: Former Liverpool star Mohamed Salah on Thursday signed a two-year contract with Turkish club Trabzonspor after leaving the Premier League giants at the end of his contract. The 34-year-old Egyptian international reached "a two-year agreement" with the club on the Black Sea coast who will »»»

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Arab News 06.08. 15:53

Europe heat wave puts all major Italian cities on red alert as Austria sets heat record

ROME: Italy placed all of its major cities under the highest heat alert Thursday as a blistering heat wave gripped Europe, setting a national temperature record in Austria, fueling wildfires in France and disrupting energy and transport systems across the continent. The extreme weather has pushed t»»»

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Gulf News 06.08. 15:40

Europe heat wave puts all major Italian cities on red alert

Rome: Italy placed all of its major cities under the highest heat alert Thursday as a blistering heat wave gripped Europe, setting a national temperature record in Austria, fueling wildfires in France and disrupting energy and transport systems across the continent. The extreme weather has pushed t»»»

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Novinite 06.08. 13:30

What Is Known, Contested and Unresolved About the Bansko "Anti-Semitism" IncidentOpinions

An incident on the night of August 2 in the mountain resort of Bansko has grown into an international dispute involving the governments of Bulgaria and Italy, the Bulgarian Jewish community, local police and residents. The two sides describe what happened in sharply different terms, and the facts t»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 06.08. 11:49

Media Review: August 6

The August 2 confrontation between Bulgarian and Italian teenagers in Bansko, the race ahead of the October 25 presidential election, concerns over fentanyl and key economic issues feature prominently in Bulgaria's news media on Thursday. COMMENTS ON BANSKO INCIDENT On Thursday, Prime Minister Rume»»»

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DW 06.08. 10:23

Why is Russia selling its gold?

BusinessRussian FederationWhy is Russia selling its gold?Arthur SullivanRussia has become one of the world's biggest sellers of gold over the past 12 months. It's an attempt to raise cash in the face of budget issues, but not necessarily a sign of a looming financial crisis. https://p.dw.com/p/5Ht6»»»

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Novinite 06.08. 10:03

Bulgaria’s Trucking Sector Suffers Sharpest Drop in the European UnionOpinions

Bulgaria recorded the sharpest decline in road freight transport in the European Union in 2024, with the sector shrinking by 18.6% compared with the previous year, according to the latest Eurostat data. The drop placed Bulgaria at the bottom of the EU ranking, while overall road freight transport a»»»

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Al Majalla 06.08. 07:16

Events in Ceuta trigger panic in Europe

The Schengen Agreement has made travel within the European Union a lot easier since it came into force. It allows its 29 member states to relax their border controls. Or at least it does, so long as those states are feeling relaxed. Oddly enough, the arrangement is now in trouble because of an even»»»

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Arab News 05.08. 21:00

Newcastle appoint Jaissle as new head coach

LONDON: Newcastle have appointed Matthias Jaissle as their new head coach following Eddie Howe’s departure, the English Premier League club announced Wednesday. The 38-year-old Jaissle, a former Germany Under-21 international, was previously in charge of Saudi side Al-Ahli but has no prior experien»»»

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BNE 05.08. 20:05

MENDEL: Before the Harsh Winter: Ukraine’s Quiet Exodus and the Regions Left in Shadow

As Ukraine goes through the fifth year of full-scale war, a quiet but unmistakable movement is underway. Families are packing what they can, often saying goodbye to aging parents and family dogs, and leaving for safer ground—whether to western Ukrainian cities or across borders into Europe. They ar»»»

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Al Manar 05.08. 20:05

Israeli Channel 14: At 9:00 PM, the Prime Minister and the Minister of Defense will hold a security meeting. The focus of the meeting will be the serious incident in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Channel 14: At 9:00 PM, the Prime Minister and the Minister of Defense will hold a security meeting. The focus of the meeting will »»»

Al Manar 05.08. 19:41

Foreign ministers of Iran and Italy discussed the latest regional developments in a telephone call and stressed the importance of continuing political and diplomatic consultations and strengthening cooperation to reduce tensions - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Foreign ministers of Iran and Italy discussed the latest regional developments in a telephone call and stressed the importance of continuin»»»

Novinite 05.08. 17:08

Bulgaria Denounces Anti-Semitism After Bansko Incident Involving Italian Jews

Bulgaria has strongly condemned all forms of anti-Semitism following an incident in Bansko in which a group of Bulgarian youths allegedly threatened and directed anti-Semitic insults at Italian students staying at a local hotel. In a statement published on the social media platform X, the Bulgarian»»»

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Sputnik 05.08. 16:36

How Europe Is Sleepwalking Into Economic & Political Irrelevance

Europe's fading economic and technological edge, coupled with waning geopolitical clout, is pushing the continent toward the global periphery. The economic data is stark:In 2008, the EU economy was 10% larger than America’sWhen the US banking system triggered a global financial meltdown in 2008, Eu»»»

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Arab News 05.08. 16:00

Albania battles blazes, Hungary cuts power as Europe feels the heat

TIRANA/BUDAPEST: Albanian emergency services battled a wildfire in the southern region of Mallakaster, while Hungarians cut power consumption as a heatwave and drought continued to grip large parts of southern and eastern Europe. Europe, the world’s fastest warming continent, has been ravaged by re»»»

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RT 05.08. 15:17

Laura Loomer is fighting a losing war against reality itself

Laura Loomer’s recent condemnation of multipolarity marks one of the clearest attempts within the American Right to define the emerging new international order as an existential threat rather than an inevitable transformation. Her arguments deserve careful examination, not because they are unique, »»»

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Naharnet 05.08. 14:47

Italian FM tells Araghchi Iran's role 'crucial to halting Hezbollah military actions'

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Wednesday that he held phone talks on the Iranian and Lebanese files with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi. “I hope that the ongoing negotiations (between Lebanon and Israel) in Rome will yield concrete results to consolidate the ceasefire and reac»»»