PM Radev to Welcome Czech Counterpart Andrej Babis
Prime Minister Rumen Radev will meet Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis, who arrives in Bulgaria on Wednesday for an official visit at the invitation of his Bulgarian counterpart, the Government Information Service said. The two prime ministers will discuss opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperat»»»
New French ambassador to US cleared to take up post after diplomatic spat
France's incoming ambassador to the US has been cleared to take up his post after Paris apologised for criticism of Washington over a UN vote. Aurelien Lechevallier, chosen by President Emmanuel Macron to replace Laurent Bili, is expected to arrive in Washington in the coming weeks following the di»»»
President Iotova to Meet Council of Europe, European Parliament Officials in Strasbourg
President Iliana Iotova will pay a visit to Strasbourg, where she will meet senior officials of the Council of Europe and the European Parliament (EP), the presidential press secretariat said on Wednesday. Iotova will hold talks with Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset and with Europea»»»
Saudi crown prince seeks Egypt’s backing as Houthi attacks rattle Red Sea oil routes
Pipeline strike, Red Sea attacks force Saudis to weigh war or diplomacy CAIRO (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s crown prince sought backing Tuesday from the president of Egypt, his ally across the Red Sea, as the kingdom faces increased attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Saudi shipping and infrastructure that»»»
30 missile cities in Iran: What to know
Inside Iran’s fortified ‘missile cities’ anchoring its regional strike power Iran’s missile arsenal remains one of the central pillars of its military strategy against Israel and the US, even after months of intensive strikes that have damaged launch sites, storage facilities and parts of its missi»»»
Tunisia takes part in IFTM Paris from Sept. 15 to 17
Tunis, Sept. 15 (TAP) - Tunisia is taking part in the IFTM professional tourism trade show in Paris, held from September 15 to 17.According to a statement issued by the Tunisian Embassy in Paris on Tuesday, the Tunisian pavilion brings together...»»»
Community reception organised in honour of Indian envoy
Tribune News Network Doha A community reception was organised in honour of the Ambassador of India to the State of Qatar His Excellency Dr. K. Srikar Reddy, as he begins his tenure in Qatar. Organised by the Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) - in association with the Indian Community Benevolent Forum (I»»»
Lebanon prosecutor calls for indicting Ex-president, Michel Aoun in Beirut port blast – Ya Libnan
Share: This August 4, 2020 file photo, is the scene of an explosion that hit the seaport of Beirut, Lebanon. Over 220 were killed and 7000 were Injured , after 2,750 Tonnes of Ammonium Nitrate exploded . They were stored there for nearly 7 years. . President Michel Aoun was officially notified abou»»»
Tunisias Permanent Mission to UN urges international community to end occupation in Palestine
Tunis, Sept. 15 (TAP) - Tunisia's Permanent Mission to the United Nations Office in Geneva reaffirmed that the ongoing suffering, grave violations and massive destruction endured by the Palestinian people cannot become normalised or, through the...»»»
Kennedy Center board votes to close over financial woes, Trump branding dispute
Trump said the board voted “almost unanimously” to close the centre for renovations The board of the Kennedy Center voted Tuesday to close the facility amid financial issues and a dispute over putting President Donald Trump's name on the iconic performing arts venue, according to people familiar wi»»»
Delegation of 13 Korean companies in automotive components sector to visit Tunisia mid-October
Tunis, Sept. 15, 2026 (TAP) - A delegation comprising 13 Korean companies operating in various specialties related to the automotive components manufacturing industry is expected to visit Tunisia in mid-October 2026. This visit is being coordinated...»»»
Al-Sisi, Saudi Crown Prince discuss regional security, trade and investment in Cairo
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi received Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman in Cairo on Tuesday during a working visit focused on bilateral relations, regional security, and developments in Gaza, Sudan, and Yemen, according to the Egyptian presidency. The visit began »»»
Election Commission, Media Council Sign Agreement on Media Monitoring during Presidential Election Campaign
The Council for Electronic Media (CEM) and the Central Election Commission (CEC) have signed an agreement on media monitoring during the election campaign for the upcoming presidential elections on October 25, 2026. The agreement regulates the specialized monitoring to be carried out by CEM. It wil»»»
Eurostat Group opens new subsidiary in Tunisia
TUNIS, Sept. 15, 2026 (TAP) - The French Eurostat Group, specialised in Electro Static Discharges (ESD) protection equipment primarily intended for the electronic components industry, inaugurated its new facility in Tunisa on September 14,...»»»
BCT Governor calls for monetary cooperation to become a genuine tool for resilience
Tunis, Sept. 15 (TAP) - Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) Governor Fethi Zouhaier Nouri has called for monetary cooperation to become a genuine instrument of resilience and advocated for a new generation of central bankers.Speaking at 8th Meeting of the...»»»
How Europe became an accessory to CIA torture
Throughout the summer, a major scandal has been brewing in Lithuania. In late July, the country suffered a landmark defeat in the European Court of Human Rights in a case brought by Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri, a Saudi national held in secret detention and brutally tortured for four years in CIA black »»»
INNORPI strengthens Tunisia-Saudi cooperation in Halal sector
Tunis, Sept 15 (TAP) - A meeting held on Tuesday discussed ways to strengthen Tunisian-Saudi cooperation by developing joint strategies focused primarily on harmonising approaches, exchanging expertise and training and establishing a mechanism for...»»»
Zelensky Can't Stop NABU and SAP From Tearing His Corrupt Cabinet Apart
Volodymyr Zelensky has repeatedly tried to get rid of Ukrainian anti-corruption bodies NABU and SAP, over which he has no control, experts tell Sputnik, commenting on a corruption scandal in Ukraine involving former Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko. “NABU and SAPO are organizations of external »»»
UAE–India Defence Industry Forum begins in Abu Dhabi
Event showcases Indian capabilities, links firms to UAE’s growing defence hub The UAE–India Defence Industry Forum commenced today in Abu Dhabi, reflecting ongoing efforts to strengthen defence and industrial cooperation, while exploring opportunities to develop new partnerships between companies i»»»
Cabinet Presents Its Approach to Development of Transport Infrastructure
A press conference was held at the Council of Ministers on Tuesday to present the Cabinet's approach to the development of transport infrastructure. The event was opened by Prime Minister Rumen Radev and attended by representatives of professional organizations of architects, engineers, financial i»»»
Prosecutor requests charges for Michel Aoun over port blast
A Lebanese prosecutor on Tuesday requested that former president Michel Aoun be indicted over the 2020 Beirut port blast that killed more than 200 people, a judicial official told AFP. The prosecutor at Lebanon's Court of Cassation asked the judge overseeing the case, Tarek Bitar, to "press charges»»»
Road Infrastructure Agency's Financial Limit for 2026 Has Been Exhausted, PM Says
The financial limit of the Road Infrastructure Agency for this year has been exhausted, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said at the Council of Ministers on Tuesday during a presentation of a new approach to the development of transport infrastructure. The event was attended by Transport and Communicatio»»»
Tunisia sees opportunity in global value chain reconfiguration, says WTO expert
Geneva, Sept. 15, 2026 (TAP) - The reconfiguration of global value chains constitutes an opportunity for Tunisia to strengthen its integration into the international economy and diversify its markets, thanks notably to its geographical position, its...»»»
Public Works Minister Says Government Inherited Situation with No Major Infrastructure Projects Ready to Start
Speaking at a presentation of a new approach to the development of transport infrastructure on Tuesday, Regional Development and Public Works Minister Ivan Shishkov said the Government had inherited a situation in which no major infrastructure projects were ready to start and no motorway constructi»»»
Sharjah moves to tighten rules on lost and abandoned property law
Draft law sets rules to safeguard, return or dispose of lost assets Sharjah: The Sharjah Executive Council has discussed a draft law regulating lost and abandoned property in the emirate, as part of efforts to strengthen public services and ensure property is handled, safeguarded and returned to it»»»
Speaker Berri Reiterates Thanks to the Islamic Republic of Iran for Standing by Lebanon: Press Office
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri received a phone call from the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Abbas Araghchi. According to the Lebanese official’s press office, the two men discussed the latest developments in Lebanon and the region, as well as efforts aimed at stabilizin»»»
Tunisia makes considerable progress in economic transparency, WTO expert says
GENEVA, Sept. 15, 2026 (TAP) - Tunisia has made “considerable progress” in recent years in economic transparency while strengthening its integration into the international trading system, a World Trade Organisation (WTO) expert said, describing...»»»
Russian-born girlfriend spy probe derails Spanish officer’s career – media
A senior Spanish naval officer stationed with NATO in the UK became the subject of a counterintelligence investigation over his relationship with a British woman who was born in Soviet Russia, The Telegraph has reported. The unnamed officer eventually had his security clearance revoked and was ostr»»»
‘I have seen credibility in him’: Al Sharaa on his relationship with Mohamed bin Zayed
Al Sharaa says UAE’s development experience offers lessons for Syria’s new phase Dubai: Syrian President Ahmed Al Sharaa said the UAE has become one of Syria’s most important regional reference points, praising President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as “a brother” and saying he w»»»
WTO highlights growing role of services in Tunisia’s economy
GENEVA, Sept. 15, 2026 (TAP) - Discussions on trade in services at the 2026 Public Forum of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), held in Geneva on September 15-17, are of particular importance to Tunisia, given the growing weight of the services...»»»
President Iotova to Visit Strasbourg
Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova will visit Strasbourg on Wednesday, her Press Secretariat said here on Tuesday. Iotova will meet with Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset and President of the European Court of Human Rights Mattias Guyomar. Iotova will also meet with Strasbourg Mayor C»»»
‘I am the hoax buster’: Trump rejects AI danger warnings
Trump compared the fears of AI taking control to warnings about climate change Washington: US President Donald Trump on Monday dismissed fears that artificial intelligence could wipe out humanity, repeatedly calling them a hoax and rejecting global calls to put guardrails around the fast-moving tec»»»
Bulgaria's SJC Unanimously Returns Teodora Georgieva to Sofia Court
The Judges' Chamber of Bulgaria’s Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) has unanimously reinstated former European Prosecutor Teodora Georgieva as a judge at the Sofia City Administrative Court, ending a prolonged dispute over her return to the Bulgarian judiciary. The decision was taken after the Chamber»»»
Experts Call for Stronger Civic Education and EU Focus in Bulgarian Schools
During a discussion on Tuesday on the current state of the European Citizens' Initiative (ECI) in Bulgaria, experts and volunteers said that civic education and teaching about European institutions should have a stronger presence in schools. The roundtable was organized by the European Economic and»»»
Central Election Commission, Council for Electronic Media Sign Media Monitoring Agreement during Presidential Election Campaign
The Council for Electronic Media (CEM) and the Central Election Commission (CEC) have signed an agreement on media monitoring during the election campaign for the upcoming presidential elections on October 25, 2026. The agreement regulates the specialized monitoring to be carried out by CEM. It wil»»»
Supreme Judicial Council Makes Nomination for National Expert at OLAF
The Judges Chamber of the Supreme Judicial Council has approved the nomination of Svetoslav Spassenov, a judge of the Sofia District Court, for secondment to the position of national expert at OLAF, the European anti-fraud agency, said the Supreme Judicial Council Tuesday. The nomination will be se»»»
Chinese manufacturer Kunshan Chemitec Automotive Components explores business setup in Tunisia
Tunis, Sept. 15 (TAP)- A project in its prospection phase which provides for the creation of a production unit worth about three million euros in a first phase was at the centre of a meeting at the headquarters of the Agency for the Promotion of...»»»
Monument to Prince Alexander I of Battenberg Unveiled in Ruse
A monument to Prince Alexander I of Battenberg (1857-1893) was unveiled in the square of the same name in Ruse on Tuesday. The bust to the Prince, who ruled Bulgaria from 1879 to 1886, was unveiled by President Iliana Iotova and Ruse Mayor Pencho Milkov. Bulgarian President Iliana Yotova and Ruse M»»»
The Arab League affirms the necessity of protection for the Palestinian child and safeguarding his right to education
Tunisia: The Arab League affirmed the necessity of providing protection for Palestinian children and safeguarding their right to education, as well as providing psychological and social care to children who have been exposed to war, displacement, and loss, and protecting Palestinian identity, memor»»»
Russia's Lavrov Calls ICC ‘Quasi-Judicial Body’
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The International Criminal Court (ICC) is a quasi-judicial body that has little in common with justice, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday. "The International Criminal Court is an entity that we should not even bother criticizing in great detail. Everyone know»»»
95 Civil Society Organizations Ready to Participate in Public Council with Parliamentary Committee on Direct Citizen Participation
Representatives of 95 civil society organizations that have expressed an interest in participating in the Public Council under the Parliamentary Committee on Direct Citizen Participation and Interaction with Civil Society met for the first time with members of the committee, the National Assembly s»»»
Saudi Arabia vows to respond 'firmly' to Houthi attacks
Saudi Arabia vowed on Tuesday to respond "firmly" to attacks by Yemen's Houthis, after the Iran-backed fighters wounded 13 people in the kingdom in an assault using ballistic missiles and drones. The Houthis have been engaged in renewed fighting with Saudi-backed government forces since Yemen's civ»»»
EU seeks bigger Arctic role as NATO expands military presence
EU leaders have called for a stronger presence in the Arctic as NATO expands its military activities in the region, citing what they describe as a growing security threat from Russia. Moscow has repeatedly dismissed such accusations, saying that NATO is undermining traditional regional cooperation »»»
Mining investment in Kyrgyzstan increases 2.2-fold to $246 million - | 24.KG
A business meeting between representatives of British engineering, technology and consulting companies and Kumtor Gold Company CJSC was held in Bishkek on September 14. The event was organized by the British Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic. The meeting brought together companies specializing in geol»»»
'I am the hoax buster': Trump rejects AI danger warnings
Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump on Monday dismissed fears that artificial intelligence could wipe out humanity, repeatedly calling them a hoax and rejecting global calls to put guardrails around the fast-moving technology. "I am the Hoax Buster, and I'm right now breaking anoth»»»
Lebanon, Pakistan Sign Memorandum on Prisoner Exchange as Al-Hajjar Meets PM Shehbaz Sharif
Lebanon’s Interior and Municipalities Minister Ahmad Al-Hajjar met Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad during an official visit before signing a memorandum of understanding with his Pakistani counterpart on the exchange of prisoners. During the meeting, Al-Hajjar conveyed »»»
Finance Minister Says 2027 Minimum Wage to Be Between EUR 620.20 and EUR 672.80
The range within which the minimum wage for 2027 is to be set lies between EUR 620.20 and EUR 672.80, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Galab Donev told journalists here on Tuesday. According to him, reaching an agreement with social partners on the mechanism for determining the minimum»»»
Nairobi to host 2029 world athletics championships in African first
Paris, France: Nairobi will host the 2029 world outdoor athletics championships, beating off competition from London, Munich and Rome to become the first African hosts, World Athletics announced Tuesday. The 2031 championships will be held in Munich, track and field's governing body said after a co»»»
Qatar strongly condemns Houthi attacks on civilian facilities in Saudi Arabia
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar condemned in the strongest terms the attacks by the Houthi militia on civilian facilities and civilians in the cities of Khamis Mushait, Abha, and Taif in the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia using ballistic missiles and drones, which resulted in injuries to a number»»»
Bulgaria Plans Major Overhaul of Military Command Structure
The Bulgarian government is proposing a broad overhaul of the country’s defense and military command structure, including changes to wartime leadership, the creation of a new Military Council and a new deputy position within the Defense Ministry. The changes are contained in a 56-section draft bill»»»