In a declaration from the parliamentary rostrum on Wednesday, MP Kosta Stoyanov of Vazrazhdane said that a year had passed since the illegal construction in Baba Alino was confirmed, yet to this day not a single person was convicted over what happened there. "I want to ask what current President Il»»»

Strong demand from UAE and Sweden prompts Etihad to extend new route year-round Dubai: Etihad Airways will operate its new Abu Dhabi service to Gothenburg year-round, extending the route just three weeks after bookings opened after what the airline described as exceptional demand from both ends. Th»»»

A delegation of Moscow-based high-tech companies is holding talks with government and commercial clients in Istanbul, while local enterprises have put forward their developments in Turkiye, Moscow Government Minister and Head of the Department of Investment and Industrial Policy Anatoly Garbuzov sa»»»

The Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan on September 2 approved the release of Maksat Asanaliev from his position as Prosecutor General and his appointment as Chairman of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS). The decision was unanimously approved at today’s parliamentary session. Photo Intern»»»

Bulgarian healthcare needs reform, but reform does not mean concentrating the maximum number of functions in the centre, therefore Democratic Bulgaria (DB) does not accept the proposed changes, MP Katya Paneva said on Wednesday in a declaration on behalf of the DB parliamentary group. On Tuesday, H»»»

Iran's top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Wednesday called the United States "Satan" after an attack on a wedding ceremony in the country's south. "Minab school: children massacred. Lamerd sports hall: kids slaughtered. Kouhestak wedding: children killed with families. If a power acts like »»»

The EU is looking to launch a mission to train the Lebanese army in the coming months -- but it said it would not replace the U.N. peacekeeping force. The United Nations peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon, UNIFIL, has roughly 7,500 personnel from nearly 50 countries, and has been in place since»»»

Leaders exchange greetings as new UAE envoy takes up role in New Delhi Abdulla Saif Al Nuaimi presented his credentials as Ambassador of the UAE to the Republic of India to Droupadi Murmu, President of the Republic of India, during an official ceremony held at the Presidential Palace, Rashtrapati B»»»

Apartment prices rose 6.5% year-on-year, while 13,800 new homes are due by end-2028 Dubai: Ras Al Khaimah: Homebuyers and tenants in Ras Al Khaimah are entering the second half of 2026 with prices and rents still higher than a year ago, although the latest three-month figures point to some moderati»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - More than 64% of Poles oppose transferring Patriot surface-to-air missiles to Ukraine from Poland's own stockpile, according to a latest poll published by the IBRiS research center. The survey, conducted nationwide from July 21-22, found that 46.8% of 1,067 respondents believed t»»»

Hungary has one of the highest employment rates in Europe, matching Germany at 81.1%, but its relatively weak performance in innovation and digitalisation has dragged it down to 22nd place overall in a new business environment ranking. The 2026 Doing Business in Europe study by Leadfeeder ranks 29 »»»

Doha, Qatar: The 2026-2027 judicial year has begun, as part of the continued implementation of the Supreme Judiciary Council’s (SJC) Strategy (2025-2030). Preparations for the 2026-2027 judicial year are based on performance indicators reflecting the development of the justice system over the past »»»

New York, USA: Coco Gauff opened her 2026 US Open campaign with a solid straight-set win over Turkey's Zeynep Sonmez that showcased her improved serve. The fourth-seeded Gauff, who won the New York Grand Slam in 2023, was broken only once to top the 53rd-ranked Sonmez 6-3, 6-4 in a hard-hitting bat»»»

The National Assembly Wednesday will debate at first reading a bill amending the Waste Management Act, submitted by Democratic Bulgaria (DB), according to the Parliament’s draft agenda for this week. As the first Wednesday of the month, parliamentary groups may propose items that must be included o»»»

A judge in the US state of Utah has ruled that the man accused of shooting far-right activist Charlie Kirk will face trial for murder. Tyler James Robinson, 23, is accused of fatally shooting Kirk in the neck during a rally at a Utah college campus in September 2025, allegedly because he was 'fed u»»»

The leaders of Russia, China and India arrived with other heads of state in Kyrgyzstan on August 31 for a two-day Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. The SCO is widely viewed as offering a forum at which members, as well as 15 “dialogue partners” that include some important middle power»»»

The leaders of Russia, China and India arrived with other heads of state in Kyrgyzstan on August 31 for a two-day Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. The SCO is widely viewed as offering a forum at which members, as well as 15 “dialogue partners” that include some important middle power»»»

Lake Ontario is now appearing as “Lake America” on Google Maps for US users, following Donald Trump’s executive order to rename the lake. Canadians still see “Lake Ontario”, while users elsewhere see both names. But the change is far from universal: Apple Maps and MapQuest continue to use Lake Onta»»»

A failed mutiny in Niger over the weekend shows how important Russia's Africa Corps mercenaries are in the country, according to analysts. They argue that the failed mutiny on Saturday shows how the country's security landscape has worsened and contradicts claims from Niger's junta about »»»

Understanding the adolescent brain can help parents replace conflict with connection A mother sat in my office recently describing the moment she took her 15-year-old’s phone away after finding out how many hours a day he was spending on it. She expected relief, maybe even gratitude, once the distr»»»

Sitharaman, Georgieva discuss economic outlook, India's growth trajectory Asheville: Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman met Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), on the sidelines of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank»»»

Berlin accuses Moscow of hybrid warfare, tightens sanctions and expulsions Germany on Tuesday (Sept. 1, 2026) blamed Russia for an attempted "hybrid attack" involving an explosive-laden drone at a strategic airport last month and announced diplomatic counter-measures. The European Union expressed "»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo Group and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies and in cooperation with GSMA and Women in AI, yesterday opened the High-Level Digital & AI Policy Leaders Forum – Arab States Region in Doha. The »»»

John Galliano has cancelled an upcoming major exhibition celebrating his work as a fashion designer after it prompted criticism due to his previous conviction for making antisemitic remarks. In 2011, a French court found the designer guilty of antisemitic and racist rants at a Parisian bar. He was »»»

Las Vegas: Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a former Los Angeles gang leader, was found guilty on Monday by a Las Vegas court of the 1996 murder of chart-topping rapper Tupac Shakur. Thirty years after the rap legend's death, the jury found Davis, 63, guilty of murder after just a few hours of deliberation. »»»

They discussed the longstanding ties between their countries UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Masrour Barzani, Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region of the Republic of Iraq, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice Pres»»»

Parliament is set to debate a bill centralizing procurement of medicines, medical devices and equipment, Health Minister Katya Ivkova said in a television interview on Tuesday. All three categories involve public spending, Ivkova said, adding that the bill is now before the National Assembly. The C»»»

Since the beginning of Russia’s aggression, Bulgaria has provided consistent support to Ukraine across all areas, Deputy Defence Minister Lyubomir Monov said at the informal meeting of EU defence ministers, the Ministry of Defence press service reported on Tuesday. A Bulgarian delegation led by Mon»»»

Parliament is set to debate a bill centralizing procurement of medicines, medical devices and equipment, Health Minister Katya Ivkova said in a television interview on Tuesday. All three categories involve public spending, Ivkova said, adding that the bill is now before the National Assembly. The C»»»

They were promised work and accommodation, but allegedly ended up working 10–12 hours a day without pay, rest days or regular financial support, and were reportedly beaten and threatened if their performance was deemed inadequate, according to the police. Men allegedly forced to work without pay Hu»»»

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with Mohammed Saeed Al Dhanhani, Director of the Fujairah Emiri Court in the United Arab Emirates, to follow up on the procedures and steps required to implement a major project in Egypt’s petroleum sector following the establishment of Fujairah Alamein Oil and G»»»

Bulgaria's state reserve no longer contains fuel produced from Russian oil, while the country currently has stocks covering 86 of the legally required 90 days of fuel consumption in the event of a complete halt in supplies and imports, according to State Agency State Reserve and Wartime Reserves Ch»»»

During a meeting between Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev and the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) Executive Director, Hans Leijtens, Demerdzhiev said that the security of Bulgaria's borders and the measures Bulgaria is implementing could serve as a model for the entire European U»»»

Since the beginning of Russia’s aggression, Bulgaria has provided consistent support to Ukraine across all areas, Deputy Defence Minister Lyubomir Monov said at the informal meeting of EU defence ministers, the Ministry of Defence press service reported on Tuesday. A Bulgarian delegation led by Mon»»»

A new leadership change has been announced at Tirana City Hall, days after Mayor Erion Veliaj dismissed the municipality’s acting mayor, Anuela Ristani. Eldi Hoxha, Secretary General of the Municipality of Tirana, has resigned from his position, marking another change in the city’s senior administr»»»

BEIJING- Serbia's top-ranked tennis player Novak Djokovic is on the list of participants for the upcoming Beijing ATP tournament. Earlier this week, Djokovic was defeated by Argentine Mariano Navone in the US Open first round. Djokovic has not played at the Beijing tournament for 11 years. The Serb»»»

Twelve jurors found former gangster Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty of the murder of Tupac Shakur in Nevada's Clark County court on August 31. Although the 63 year-old is not thought to have fired the deadly shots himself, he is the only man still alive out of those who were in the car at the time. Un»»»

French president defends school phone ban, saying adults have been overwhelmed by devices Mende: French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday told high school pupils that phones and social networks were “not good” for them, arguing that even at the Elysee presidential palace attendees were asked to »»»

Well, what do you know! It turns out that you really can crawl into bed with Brussels on your own terms, and be friends with benefits, all without the need to officially shack up. The people of Iceland have just done something that would usually be considered political blasphemy here in Europe. The»»»

The United Kingdom's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham will face lawmakers in the House of Commons on Tuesday for the first time since taking office six weeks ago. Burnham has promised to deliver renewed national optimism after the downbeat two-year tenure of predecessor Keir Starmer, »»»

A whistleblower has sounded the alarm on Tuesday over the U.S. Postal Service secretly implementing new mail-voting policies that could disrupt the midterm elections. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo Sept. 1 (UPI) -- A whistleblower sounded the alarm on Tuesday over the U.S. Postal S»»»

The Health Investment Company for Children’s Hospital Board of Directors has been changed, Health Minister Katya Ivkova said at a briefing at the Council of Ministers on Tuesday. The announcement came after the conclusion of the first meeting of the Interministerial Coordination Council on matters »»»

W. P. Carey has completed a EUR 52 mln sale-leaseback transaction in Poland involving two Purmo Group manufacturing facilities totaling about 83,400 sq m. Purmo will remain the tenant under a 20-year triple-net lease with annual CPI-linked rent increases. The facilities, located in western Poland n»»»

Poland’s secondary housing market is showing modest signs of recovery, but rapid sales remain uncommon. In 2026, 11.8% of real estate agents reported selling studio apartments in under 30 days, up from 8.5% in 2025 but far below 25% in 2023, when the government’s Safe Credit 2% mortgage program fue»»»

Poland was a net electricity exporter in the first seven months of 2026, according to data from transmission system operator PSE. Electricity exports reached 9,547.3 GWh, up nearly 10% y/y, while imports fell about 7% to 7,319 GWh. More than 80% of Polish electricity exports went to Slovakia, Germa»»»

Frankfurt, Germany: Germany is looking for gas deals with Algeria to diversify its supply, Berlin's top diplomat said Thursday in Algiers, where he joined a business delegation visiting the North African country. "We need to diversify... We need long-term gas contracts," Johann Wadephul told German»»»

Shein executives and employees celebrate on the floor of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong on Tuesday ahead of the long-awaited public IPO of the Chinese fast-fashion giant. Photo by May James/EPA Sept. 1 (UPI) -- Shares in Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein fell by as much as 10% as trading got underw»»»

Poland’s National e-Invoicing System (KSeF) is giving factoring companies much greater visibility into corporate transactions by registering B2B invoices almost in real time. The change could be particularly significant for SMEs. According to the National Debt Register (KRD), more than 9,000 compan»»»

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Polish space company Creotech Instruments has signed a EUR 13.9 mln contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) to build and launch the SAWA satellite. The PLN 60 mln project will run from October 2026 to October 2030, with launch planned for H1 2029. SAWA will collect near-real-time data on Eart»»»