Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis Wednesday discussed opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperation, as well as current issues on the European and international agenda. Babis paid an official visit at the invitation of his Bulgarian counterpart. Radev welcomed Babis w»»»

Azerbaijan is planning a new energy link connecting Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey, and Bulgaria to help transmit green energy to European markets, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov said. The project was among the issues discussed by Bayramov and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan during »»»

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has pointed to Hungary as an example of how democratic backsliding can be reversed, saying the country has returned to the “heart of the European Union” following its April election. A positive example Speaking in the European Parliament in Strasbo»»»

385,700 join safety pledge as UAE reports drop in traffic fatalities Abu Dhabi: The UAE recorded zero traffic-related deaths on the first day of the new school year, the Ministry of Interior said, as 385,700 people took part in the “A Day Without Accidents” initiative this year. The initiative, lau»»»

Buying another forklift can feel like the obvious answer when operators regularly wait for equipment. Yet the shortage may exist only during one shift, in one zone, or at a particular point in the workflow. Elsewhere in the same facility, another vehicle could spend long periods unused. That distin»»»

The region must tell a stronger story, adapt to demand, keep investing in experiences Dubai: The GCC’s tourism industry needs to speak with greater confidence about the region’s safety, attractions, and growing range of experiences as international travel continues to recover, according to industry»»»

More artists scheduled to participate in Ed Sheeran’s tour of North and South America have quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore, who was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments onstage. Among them are Irish acts Rowe and Lukas Graham, as well as Billie Eilish’s brother, Finne»»»

France's former culture minister Rachida Dati goes on trial at a Paris court Wednesday in a corruption case involving charges of lobbying for Renault-Nissan when she was a European parliament member. The high-profile case centres on a contract signed in October 2009 between Dati and fugitive busine»»»

Small and mid-sized businesses often reach a point where basic bookkeeping is no longer enough to guide major decisions. Revenue is growing, hiring needs are expanding, and pricing questions are getting more complicated, but the company is not yet ready to bring on a full-time chief financial offic»»»

A viral selfie allegedly showing leaders including, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra at the BRICS summit in New Delhi is AI-generated. A SynthID watermark shows it was created using OpenAI tools. Several leaders pictured, including Br»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been accused of deliberately aiding the October 7, 2023 Hamas massacre through years of preserving the group’s rule in Gaza, allowing it to grow stronger. He is also said to have deliberately ignored warning signs of an attack. Families of Israelis kill»»»

US troops have leaked new images to CBS News capturing widespread destruction at American military bases across the Middle East from Iran’s missile and drone attacks. The servicemen who provided the photos chose to stay anonymous because of harsh media restrictions in the US military, the outlet sa»»»

Emirati-built model will let developers and researchers help improve deepfake detection Dubai: The Dubai Electronic Security Centre (DESC) unveiled three cybersecurity initiatives at GISEC Global 2026, led by an open-source artificial intelligence model designed to detect deepfake videos. SARAAB wa»»»

Opposition lawmakers have called for government action to address soaring fuel prices, with Democratic Bulgaria (DB) proposing a universal compensation of €0.20 per liter and We Continue the Change (PP) warning that rising energy and commodity costs could trigger a serious inflationary shock. Ivayl»»»

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen called for the creation of a "European Security Council", with countries including Britain and Ukraine, in her State of the European Union speech to the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Wednesday. Addressing this year's special guest, Canadian Prime Minister Mark C»»»

Contacts between a minor girl and members of Ivaylo Kalushev's group, including a report that she had been sexually abused, emerged as a key factor behind the events that culminated in the deaths of six people at a mountain hut in the Petrohan area and near Okolchitsa Peak, according to findings fr»»»

Revolut, the global financial leader with more than 80 million customers announced it has received its licence to operate (licencia de funcionamiento) from the Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia (SFC). This definitive authorization will allow Revolut to operationalize as a regulated bank in Co»»»

The parliamentary Committee on Legal Affairs will hear the 20 candidates for members of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) from Parliament's quota over three separate days. The hearings will take place from November 2 to 4, as it would not be possible to hear all the candidates in a single day, acc»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Municipality (MoM) has arranged a series of awareness and community programmes to mark World Cleanup Day 2026, designed to promote public cleanliness, environmental awareness and sustainability. The activities take place from September 13 to 19 and bring together government an»»»

Bollywood heavyweights return to Yas Island for IIFA’s biggest edition yet Salman Khan, Karan Johar, Shahid Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Janhvi Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi and Ali Fazal are set to headline the 27th IIFA Weekend & Awards, as the ceremony returns to Abu Dhabi's Etihad Arena»»»

Four arrested as police say suspect knew where the safe keys were kept A former employee allegedly spent eight hours inside a jewellery shop stealing gold and cash after using his knowledge of the business to find the safe's keys, police have said. Now, investigators say they have cracked the audac»»»

Damascus, Sept. 16 (SANA) Forty-two Saudi companies are participating in the International Exhibition for Reconstruction of Syria “Rebuild 2026” in Damascus, presenting their expertise and products in construction, equipment and infrastructure sectors. The participation focuses on identifying Syria»»»

Former President Michel Aoun, represented by lawyer Wadih Akl, on Wednesday filed a criminal complaint, after media reports said the public prosecution has requested that he be indicted over the 2020 Beirut port explosion. In the complaint Aoun accused certain parties of "insult, defamation, slande»»»

Continue the Change leader Assen Vassilev Wednesday accused "someone at the State Agency for National Security" (SANS) of "apparently protecting groups that harm Bulgarian children". Speaking to reporters in Parliament, he questioned why DANS had not acted on alerts submitted to it back in 2022 or »»»

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis expects Bulgaria and Czechia to increase bilateral business and develop joint projects, he said at a Bulgarian-Czech business forum in Sofia on Wednesday. He noted that Czech companies are export-oriented and that it is important for conditions to be created for bu»»»

DUBAI: Qatar Airways marked its participation at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with a showcase of its latest advancements in premium travel and digital innovations. Visitors of Qatar Airways’ immersive pavilion were offered a closer look at how the airline is »»»

Doha, Qatar: In cooperation with Qatar Television, the Ministry of Justice launched a program under the title of "Rule of Law," as part of a partnership aimed at enhancing legal culture and spreading awareness of rights, duties, and legal procedures related to the daily lives of citizens and reside»»»

DOHA: In cooperation with Qatar Television, the Ministry of Justice launched a programme under the title of 'Rule of Law', as part of a partnership aimed at enhancing legal culture and spreading awareness of rights, duties, and legal procedures related to the daily lives of citizens and residents. »»»

Doha, Qatar: The 2027 Formula 1 calendar has been officially confirmed, marking the return of the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix to Lusail International Circuit (LIC) on December 3 to 5. Being the 23rd round, the Qatar Grand Prix will once again be the penultimate race of the season, as F»»»

Yemen's Houthis on Wednesday said they targeted an Aramco facility in the Red Sea port city of Yanbu as well as an air base in southern Saudi Arabia in response to Saudi airstrikes. Military spokesman Yahya Saree said Saudi Arabia had launched more than 450 air strikes this week, and that in respon»»»

Police are now trying to establish whose body was recovered from a canal in 2014 A woman believed to have been murdered 12 years ago — a case that led to the arrest of her husband and members of his family — has been found alive in a neighbouring Indian state. The extraordinary discovery has reopen»»»

L'IMAD ownership in AD Ports Group goes beyond 98.5% once settlement closes next month L'IMAD, the sovereign investor owned by the Government of Abu Dhabi, has concluded the statutory window for its voluntary tender offer for Abu Dhabi Ports Company PJSC (AD Ports Group), with the process closing o»»»

New MoU boosts Dubai’s bid to become a top global hub for international students Emirates and the Knowledge and Dubai’s Human Development Authority (KHDA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to partner on key initiatives advancing Dubai's ambition to become a leading global destination »»»

BELGRADE - Serbia's national electoral commission approved on Tuesday a students-backed list of candidates for the October 25 early parliamentary elections in the country. Commission member Marija Jovanovic said the list, named Student List - The Students Will Win, had been submitted by Petar Zivko»»»

Ursula von der Leyen says Canada and the EU would build broader ‘Alliance for the Future’ Strasbourg: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed making Canada the European Union’s first associate member, a striking overture as US President Donald Trump’s threats drive »»»

A flotilla from Russia’s Northern Fleet has engaged in an exercise that included the simulated conquest of the remote New Siberian Islands archipelago. The flotilla, which set out from Severomorsk on the Kola Peninsula in early September, conducted training with forces in Kotelny, a military base o»»»

Bulgarian teachers can now use a new intelligent test generator developed by Prosveta Publishing House, the publisher said Wednesday. TestUM offers a bank of verified questions covering all general education subjects from second to twelfth grade. Each question is aligned with the curriculum, has an»»»

Panel weighs new names as BJP government reviews roads linked to Communist icons Dubai: Kolkata could soon lose some of its most distinctive political street names, with West Bengal’s new BJP government considering proposals to rename roads honouring Communist icons Vladimir Lenin, Karl Marx and Vi»»»

Visitors explore legal services, counselling and new judicial publications Abu Dhabi: Visitors to the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair can access family and psychological consultations and learn more about legal services through the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) pavilion. ADJD is taking par»»»

L'IMAD ownership in AD Ports Group goes beyond 98.5% once settlement closes next month L'IMAD, the sovereign investor owned by the Government of Abu Dhabi, has concluded the statutory window for its voluntary tender offer for Abu Dhabi Ports Company PJSC (AD Ports Group), with the process closing o»»»

A scorching summer that dried up rivers and killed tens of thousands across the European Union from Portugal to Hungary has shown that the bloc needs to develop new tools to meet a worsening climate, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday. She said that this instability l»»»

The airline continues to welcome Arabian Travel Market attendees to its interactive pavilion, featuring Qsuite Next Gen, ‘Qverse Island’ in Fortnite, ‘Infinite Awards’, and ‘Q Search’ The national carrier of the State of Qatar is strengthening global tourism through new Memoranda of Understanding w»»»

Hashim Thaci, the former leader of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA), has been found responsible for war crimes committed by the militant group during its NATO-backed campaign to break away from Serbia in the 1990s. The ethnic Albanian, who served as the first president of the self-proclaimed Republ»»»

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed making Canada the European Union's first associate member, a striking overture as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs drive Ottawa closer to Europe. Trump's tariffs and repeated talk of making Canada the 51st state have push»»»

The Trump administration has announced that it will impose travel bans on officials it claims are responsible for discrimination against whites and other minority groups in South Africa. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday he would revoke U.S. visas or reject visa applications from for»»»

DOHA: The 12th Qatar Patient Safety Week will begin on Thursday under the slogan 'Safe Care for Life!'. Organised by the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), the week-long initiative will focus on the theme 'Safe Care for Non-Communicable Diseases', highlighting patient safety risks and preventable ha»»»

New Dubai property platform puts women buyers and investors at the heart of ownership Gulf News and Aurex Privy are launching SheOwns, a new property platform designed to help women navigate property ownership with greater clarity, knowledge and confidence. Its flagship experience, SheOwns | The Pr»»»

Tathmeer and SPARK launch MENA’s first integrated Agri-Tech Innovation Centre Sharjah: A new agricultural technology centre in Sharjah will allow farmers and technology companies to test AI, vertical farming, hydroponics and other smart-farming solutions under real operating conditions before they »»»

Doha,Qatar: The 12th Qatar Patient Safety Week will get underway Thursday under the slogan "Safe Care for Life!". Organized by the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), the week-long initiative will focus on the theme "Safe Care for Non-Communicable Diseases," highlighting patient safety risks and prev»»»

Czech company Aero Vodochody Aerospace (AERO Vodochody, AERO) intends to expand its cooperation with Bulgaria in the fields of combat aviation and the defence industry, the company said on Wednesday. Representatives of AERO are part of the business delegation led by Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babi»»»