Hamid Hamid, MP from the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) and deputy chair of the party, presented information about the properties of the Minister of Interior, Ivan Demerdzhiev, and his wife and announced that it will also be sent to the prosecutor's office on Wednesday. The data was present»»»

The government has decided to transfer the building at 23 Vrabcha St. in Sofia to the National Revenue Agency (NRA), Regional Development and Public Works Minister Ivan Shishkov said after the Cabinet meeting on Wednesday. Responding to a reporter's question, Shishkov confirmed that the building ho»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Drone Strike, Shelling and Incursions: Israeli Enemy Steps Up Attacks in Southern Lebanon 22-07-2026 13:30 PM Screen capture of a video sho»»»

Police officers in Alai district of Osh region have uncovered a case of illegal possession of a firearm. According to the regional police department, during the Arsenal operation, officers found and seized a TOZ-11 rifled firearm from a 38-year-old man identified as K.K. The weapon was reportedly s»»»

A notable increase in foreign trade turnover of passenger cars and commercial vehicles was registered in Kyrgyzstan during the first five months of 2026, data from the National Statistical Committee say. Passenger car imports A total of 64,538 passenger cars worth $527,379 million were imported int»»»

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi described the closure of the Strait of Hormuz as a direct consequence of the US’ violations of the Islamabad MoU and its provocative actions, warning that Washington bears responsibility for undermining diplomacy and regional stability. Aragchi made the remark»»»

Washington, July 22 (SANA) – The U.S. dollar strengthened for a fourth consecutive session on Tuesday as rising oil prices, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East, fueled concerns that inflationary pressures could remain elevated. The dollar index, which tracks the U.S. currency against a»»»

"This is one of those decisions that are not taken lightly, but one that is necessary at this particular moment," Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov told Parliament on Wednesday while presenting the government's draft decision authorizing the presence at Bezmer Air Base of US military aircraft and p»»»

Kyrgyz Border Service officer Temirlan Ibraimov has set a world record in virtual FPV drone racing. According to the State Border Service, he completed the Hannover track in the LIFTOFF FPV DRONE RACING simulator in 31 seconds, achieving the fastest time. Furthermore, on July 4, 2026, Temirlan Ibra»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian singer and actress Olivera Katarina died on Tuesday aged 86. Born Olivera Petrovic in Belgrade in 1940, Olivera Katarina was one of the most popular actresses and singers in the former Yugoslavia in the late 1960s and early 1970s. After graduating from the Faculty of Law, she stu»»»

Office occupiers in Romania are increasingly pivoting towards premium, sustainable, and professionally managed spaces, securing long-term leases up to two years ahead of delivery to mitigate a looming supply squeeze in core submarkets. Furthermore, the market has demonstrated resilience this year, »»»

OVERVIEW Wednesday’s media coverage focuses on the proposed deployment of US aerial refuelling aircraft and military personnel at Bezmer Air Base in Southeastern Bulgaria, with the National Assembly expected to take the final decision. The upcoming presidential elections, the 2026 State Budget and »»»

MP Hussein al-Hajj Hassan of Hezbollah on Wednesday noted that "what happened in Washington in the summit between President Joseph Aoun and U.S. President Donald Trump amounted to nothing more than a general American rhetoric and promises without guarantees, without specifying any timeframe for red»»»

Nykøbing Mors, Denmark: Two Danish coastal cliffs where palaeontologists have uncovered 55-million-year-old fossils of prehistoric wildlife are likely to gain World Heritage status as UNESCO's committee meets in South Korea. The two picturesque cliffs of Hanklit and Knudeklint, overlooking Denmark'»»»

Inflation rate in Kyrgyzstan by the end of the year could reach 14-15 percent, up from the previously projected 9 percent. First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Daniyar Amangeldiev said an exclusive interview with 24.kg news agency. According to him, the government revised its macroecon»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - If the United States strikes Iran's nuclear facilities, Tehran will attack all "interests" of Washington and its allies in the region, the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said. "The following declares that if the aggressor army proceeds to this stage, we will consider this »»»

The Romanian commercial real estate sector has demonstrated a striking divergence from broader regional trends in the opening months of 2026, driven by tactical deal timing and a pronounced concentration of capital in the office sector. Romania’s total real estate investment volume reached EUR 151 »»»

Antoniu Panait, managing director of Vastint Romania, talked to BR about the shifting dynamics of the capital’s office market, highlighting their landmark 60,000 sqm fossil-fuel-free development, New Tales, and explaining why highly sustainable, mixed-use urban environments continue to outperform b»»»

Residents of Sofia's Poduyane borough held a protest Wednesday against poor-quality municipal construction and a lack of subsequent action by the authorities. Although organizers planned to block Vladimir Vazov Boulevard, the Sofia Municipality did not grant permission, according to protest organiz»»»

A meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that was set for this week has been postponed at the request of the American side, a source familiar with the details told Israeli newspaper Haaretz. While one source said the situation in Iran was behind th»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s fuel and lubricant reserves have been increased from two to three weeks to approximately one and a half months. First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Daniyar Amangeldiev said in an exclusive interview with 24.kg news agency. According to Amangeldiev, the government’s goal i»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The appointment of a new commander-in-chief in Ukraine unlikely to lead to any changes at the front line, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday. "All these upheavals, the fact that Ukraine is reeling - that is clear. It is visible to the naked eye," Peskov told report»»»

Ras Al Khaimah Police have announced the temporary relocation of the Traffic Violations Branch to the ENOC registration village today while police conduct an exercise. The branch, which operates under the Traffic Investigations and Control Section at the Traffic and Licensing Services Centre, began»»»

The Prosecutors' Chamber of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) Wednesday unanimously rejected a request by Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov to temporarily suspend prosecutor Emilia Rusinova as head of the Sofia City Prosecution Office pending disciplinary proceedings against her. The Chamber also »»»

The proposal of the Ministry of Education and Science to allow parents to choose between two options for the spring vacation - April 3-11 or April 30 - May 9 is extremely commendable said Diyan Stamatov, head of the Union of Employers in the Public Education System in Bulgaria, on the occasion of t»»»

DUBAI: Bulgaria’s parliament is expected to vote on a proposal to allow up to eight US tanker aircraft to be stationed at Bezmer Air Base, after the plan was approved by the parliamentary Defence Committee. The deployment, requested by Washington to support US military operations in the Middle East»»»

DUBAI: Saudi couture house Ashi Studio found itself in the spotlight this week when Hollywood star Zendaya wore one of its designs to a “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” fan event in Mexico City. The actress, who plays MJ in the franchise, stepped out in a midnight-black floor-length gown from the label’»»»

An international team of researchers has sequenced the DNA of ancient Saka individuals buried at the Boz-Barmak cemetery in Kyrgyzstan, providing new insights into their ancestry, kinship, and social organization. The findings were published in the journal Scientific Reports. The study analyzed the»»»

Dubai: Dubai will offer more than $800 worth of discounts and deals to residents who bring friends and family to visit, the emirate's media office said on Wednesday, as months of war have battered its tourism sector. "The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism launches 'A Dubai Invite', inviting r»»»

South Korea's per capita household net assets rose more than 9 percent from a year earlier in 2025, the central bank said Wednesday. This photo, taken July 19, shows apartment complexes in Seoul. Photo by Yonhap South Korea's per capita household net assets rose more than 9 percent from a year earl»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar was spat on by a man at Budapest’s Nyugati railway station on Wednesday morning, shortly before unveiling the government’s new railway development strategy alongside Transport and Investment Minister Dávid Vitézy. The incident, which was captured on video, occu»»»

Dubai: Abu Dhabi has launched Marsa Al Saadiyat, a Dh100 billion waterfront development spanning 6.4 million square metres, marking the final phase of the wider Saadiyat Island masterplan. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executi»»»

If the government completely deregulates fuel and lubricant prices, the price of AI 92 gasoline could reach approximately 114 soms per liter, while diesel fuel could reach 148 soms. First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Daniyar Amangeldiev stated in an exclusive interview »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been agreed upon and is scheduled for the first half of Thursday, said Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. "The meeting is not just a possibility, it has already been agreed upon. We briefly saw each other at a reception »»»

Doha, Qatar: Governor of the Qatar Central Bank, HE Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani, met Wednesday, July 22, 2026, with HE Saeed Abdullah Saif Al Qamzi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Qatar. During the meeting, they reviewed key facets of bilateral cooperation between the t»»»

Auchan Romania, one of the leading retailers on the local market, is recruiting 160 people for two new stores scheduled to open this year in Bucharest: the Auchan Floreasca supermarket, located at 159–165 Calea Floreasca, and the Auchan Sun Plaza hypermarket, located at 391 Calea Văcărești. The ava»»»

Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid reviewed a broad package of initiatives and investment programs during a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, as part of the ministry’s efforts to expand exports, improve investor services, and strengthe»»»

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun (L), U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio (C) and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi pose for a photo ahead of their talks in Manila on Wednesday. Photo by Yonhap The top diplomats of South Korea, the United States and Japan on Wednesday reaffirmed clo»»»

A petition has been launched in the village of Bezmer against the deployment of US aerial refuelling aircraft at the nearby air base, Mayor Rosen Rusev told BTA on Wednesday. Residents oppose the plan, are prepared to protest and intend to present the petition to the Defence Minister during his exp»»»

A new electric vehicle will help deliver social services across all communities in Opaka Municipality, the Municipality said on Wednesday. Opaka Mayor Gyuner Ashimov said the new car will support the Assistance Support programme, deliver meals under the Warm Lunch service, assist the local nursing »»»

Parliament elected on Wednesday Plamen Tonchev as chair of the State Agency for National Security (SANS) with 175 votes in favour, 34 against and 12 abstentions. Tonchev was backed by Progressive Bulgaria, GERB-UDF and the Movement for Rights and Freedoms. Democratic Bulgaria and Continue the Chang»»»

Athens: Greece is expected to experience its hottest day of the year on Wednesday, with temperatures reaching up to 43C according to meteorologists, and several regions placed on alert due to the risk of wildfires. Outdoor work bans have also been announced during the warmest hours of the day for h»»»

Electricity consumption in Kyrgyzstan totaled 48.4 million kilowatt-hours over the past 24 hours, down from the levels recorded on previous days, the Ministry of Energy said. As of July 22, 2026, the country’s power system is operating normally, with no overloads or emergency disruptions reported. »»»

RIYADH: Multilateral development banks, including the Islamic Development Bank, reached record levels of climate finance in 2025, reinforcing their role in supporting sustainable and climate-resilient economies. The findings, published in the “2025 Joint Summary on Climate Finance” by the MDBs, con»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.4060 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 »»»

Welcome to the new era of Brussels diplomacy, where ‘likes’ matter – and so do content creators on social media, who are gaining increasing access to EU institutions, in a high-stakes bet to win over Gen Z. Facing a generation that increasingly rejects getting news from legacy media, the European C»»»

Tokyo is urging office workers to swap suits for shorts as Japan confronts another summer of extreme temperatures, with authorities expanding a long-running campaign aimed at keeping people cool while reducing energy use. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has updated its “Tokyo Cool Biz” campaign t»»»

Valentin Zaharia, Technical and Performance Director at Veolia Romania, talked to BR about the shift from energy efficiency to long-term energy resilience, and why integrating local renewable resources and advanced energy management early in the planning process can reduce market exposure, support »»»

President Joseph Aoun has said that ever since he assumed his post, the state has “worked decisively toward one goal: one state, one army, and putting an end to all illegal armed groups operating outside the state's authority.” “What we need now is an institution strong enough to achieve this, and »»»

Researchers from the National University of Science and Technology MISIS (NUST MISIS) have developed temperature-limiting nanoparticles that could enable the “controlled” destruction of tumours using magnetic fields. The results of the study were published in Ceramics International.The destruction »»»