The Tisza government has submitted a child protection bill that would remove references to homosexuality and transgender identity from Hungary’s controversial 2021 legislation, while introducing new rules targeting sexual exploitation, harmful content and political advertising aimed at children. Th»»»

Europe increasingly recognises Palestinian statehood as a political objective while watching the territory required for it being steadily eroded. European governments oppose settlement expansion, settler attacks, land confiscation and the E1 project; a growing number have recognised the State of Pa»»»

A new Ipsos survey reveals a country gripped by pessimism, with soaring prices the top worry for French voters ahead of the April 2027 presidential election. Candidates from far-right leader Marine Le Pen, to the far-left's Jean-Luc Mélenchon are racing to make&nb»»»

Sweden was bracing for a protracted struggle to form a government on Monday after election results showed a thin and uncertain lead for the left-wing opposition, while the far-right Sweden Democrats lost ground for the first time since entering parliament 16 years ago. Sweden faced political uncert»»»

A police officer in Gyöngyös, Hungary, has received a suspended prison sentence after admitting that he and a colleague beat a defenceless man, breaking his jaw, nose and facial bones. The second officer denies the charges and will face further proceedings in January. Officer admits to assault in c»»»

Several senior Israeli politicians have lashed out at the filmmakers behind a documentary accusing the IDF of using AI-assisted systems in the mass killing of Palestinians in Gaza. Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar went so far as to accuse the two Oscar-winning directors of treachery and threaten»»»

Polish space company Creotech Instruments will lead the European Twardowski lunar mission, which aims to map minerals that could support construction of future research bases on the Moon. The spacecraft will use broad-spectrum infrared instruments to identify materials containing elements such as o»»»

The first local race for purebred Arabian camels for the 2026-2027 season continued for the eighth day, organized by the Camel Racing Committee and running until September 18, with a large turnout from fans of this traditional sport. The race competitions take place over 12 consecutive days in the »»»

The Bulgarian anti-SLAPP coalition has condemned a lawsuit filed against the Capital website's health journalist Desislava Nikolova over her reports on a public procurement procedure for cancer screening tests. The claim is "yet another attempt to drag a journalist into costly and lengthy legal pro»»»

BEIJING: China on Monday unveiled an action plan to further promote smart home consumption by enriching application scenarios and expanding high-quality supply. The plan, jointly issued by eight government departments including the Ministry of Commerce, the National Development and Reform Commissio»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump wants factories and investment moving south to the United States. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is betting he can make billions flow north. About 300 CEOs and senior executives from some of the world's biggest investment firms will descend on the Four Seasons in Yo»»»

800hp Ferrari joins Dubai Police fleet in fifth Mansory collaboration Dubai: The high-performance patrol car, unveiled during the first day of Arabian Travel Market at Dubai World Trade Centre, produces up to 800 horsepower, accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in 2.8 seconds and has a top speed of 345km/»»»

A 45-year-old man from the village of Cherni Vrah in Bulgaria's Montana region has been charged with three offenses after allegedly brutally abusing his 41-year-old partner, including beating her, burning her with cigarettes, forcibly shaving her head and threatening to kill her. The case came to l»»»

With over 35 years of combined real estate experience, Gabriel Voicu (left) and Victor Vremera (right) launched Pinwell to rethink practices in the Romanian property market. Three months in, they discuss their model, ambitions, and plans. By Anda Sebesi What gap did you see in Romania’s real estate»»»

Field and political developments in Southern Lebanon since the November 2024 ceasefire, and more clearly since the resumption of war in March 2026, raise a question that goes beyond the concept of a “security zone” or “temporary occupation”: Is a gradual path being established to convert parts of t»»»

Turkish authorities on Sunday launched raids on gay bars, nightclubs, LGBTQ association offices and activists' homes in a sweeping crackdown in several cities as part of the government's "My Family is Safe" operations, Turkey's justice minister said. More than 60 people were arrested, according to »»»

A second explosion at an EMCO ammunition facility within a month has renewed questions about security at Bulgaria's military-industrial sites, the possibility of external interference and whether the state should take a more active role in protecting facilities considered strategically important. T»»»

Investigators have found no evidence so far of third-party involvement in the deaths of six men whose bodies were discovered in the Petrohan and Okolchitsa areas in February, prosecutors and forensic experts said Monday while presenting the findings of two major expert reports. The investigation re»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian caretaker Minister of European Integration Nemanja Starovic met with Austrian Ambassador to Belgrade Enno Drofenik on Monday to discuss Serbia’s progress in the EU accession process and opportunities for further advancement of cooperation between the two countries. "Starovic brie»»»

The third edition of the Romanian Open Championship has concluded in Bucharest. Romania’s only professional golf tournament brought together 20 professional golfers and 60 amateurs for three days of competition at two of Romania’s premier golfing venues: the Bucharest Golf Club and the National Gol»»»

Beirut port blast lead investigator Judge Tarek Bitar will receive the public prosecution’s assessment of his draft indictment in the next few days, which paves the way for the issuance of the long-awaited indictment, MTV reported on Monday. It said that the review will be sent to Bitar by Attorney»»»

The trade unions raised with the government the possibility of providing financial assistance to citizens in response to rising fuel prices. "We discussed the need for additional compensation measures," Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria President Plamen Dimitrov told reporters a»»»

Leaders discuss deeper economic, energy and infrastructure cooperation UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received His Excellency Bajram Begaj, the President of the Republic of Albania, who is on a working visit to the UAE. Sheikh Mohamed welcomed the Albanian Presi»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov will pay an official visit to South Korea from September 15 to 18. The trip will take place at the invitation of the leader of the Republic of Korea, Lee Jae Myung. This will be Sadyr Japarov’s second visit to South Korea; he previously visited Seoul on an offi»»»

Apex court had made it clear that appeal would be considered only after surrender Panaji: Former Tehelka Editor-in-Chief Tarun Tejpal surrendered before a Goa court on Monday and was subsequently taken to Central Jail at Colvale in North Goa, weeks after the Bombay High Court convicted him in a 201»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar's Olympic team will kick off its football campaign at the 2026 Asian Games against South Korea on Tuesday at Mizuho Park Stadium. The fixture is part of Group D, which also includes Saudi Arabia. The Games officially begin on September 19 and run until October 4. The tournament k»»»

Digital administration is becoming increasingly popular. However, those seeking to achieve high-level digital trust in full compliance with legal requirements have so far had to use several systems in parallel. One provider identifies them and issues their qualified electronic signatures, another p»»»

Murder, gang rape and conspiracy case registered 6 years after celebrity manager’s death Dubai: Six years after Disha Salian fell to her death from a Mumbai high-rise, the case that police had treated as a suicide has taken a dramatic turn, with India’s Central Bureau of Investigation registering a»»»

OVERVIEW Presidential election preparations and the campaign dominate the media on Monday. Coverage focuses on the registration of initiative committees, the return of machine voting, the strategies of the main candidates and parties, and the controversy over pardons granted by President Iliana Iot»»»

Doha, Qatar: Alexander Zverev held off Ben Shelton to win the US Open on Sunday, September 13, 2026, claiming the second Grand Slam title of his career months after winning the French Open. The 29-year-old then touched hearts as he paid tribute to his mother for refusing to let diabetes define his »»»

Kyrgyzstan’s gross domestic product reached 1,396,798.8 trillion soms in January—August 2026, according to a preliminary estimate by the National Statistical Committee. Compared with the same period in 2025, GDP increased by 11 percent. Services accounted for more than 49.2 percent of total GDP, go»»»

Riga: Latvia’s Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs on Sunday dismissed Welfare Minister Reinis Uzulnieks after the minister was detained by police on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. The dismissal followed the police detention over the alleged drunk-driving incident. According to the»»»

An Iranian cargo vessel was struck off Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, killing one person and wounding four, Iranian state media said. Tehran blamed a “terrorist enemy” for the attack, which came as threats to shipping intensified around the Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb straits. An Iran»»»

Rogue attacks, a ‘phantom’ leader and a push for war expose deep divisions in Tehran Dubai: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was in Iraq in early July, attending funeral ceremonies for Iran’s slain supreme leader, when extraordinary news arrived from the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian forces had atta»»»

According to an analysis conducted by Global Payments, the world’s largest payment processor, between July and August 2026, the value of transactions made at the company’s terminals in Romania with cards issued abroad, increased by 63% compared to last summer, reaching almost a quarter of a billion»»»

The next evolution of property search is all about helping users make better decisions For most of the digital era, property portals have asked users to do the same thing: tell us what you want, and we will show you what is available. Choose a location. Set a budget. Select the number of bedrooms. »»»

Berlin: The United States secured a record-extending 12th FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup title after defeating France 97-79 in the final in Berlin on Sunday. The USA delivered a dominant second-half performance to overcome a spirited French side and claim another Women’s Basketball World Cup cha»»»

Barcelona: Lamine Yamal believes he and Kylian Mbappe are the two best players in the world and said he deserves to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or after a trophy-laden year with Barcelona and Spain. "For me, Mbappe and me, we're the two best players in the world," the 19-year-old Barcelona winger said in»»»

Warsaw-bound locomotive hit just after train carrying British ex-PM passed through Kyiv: Poland and Ukraine denounced on Sunday Russian strikes close to the Polish border that hit a Warsaw-bound train near a frontier checkpoint just after another train carrying several EU officials and British ex-P»»»

New York, USA: Alexander Zverev held off Ben Shelton to win the US Open on Sunday, capturing the second Grand Slam of his career just months after winning the French Open. The top-seeded German ruthlessly snuffed out a late surge by Shelton to triumph 6-3, 7-6 (7/2), 5-7, 6-2, crushing the eighth s»»»

Hungary’s Prime Minister Péter Magyar has pledged a substantial increase in family allowance next year, while also promising a new constitution and electoral law by 2030. ‘A large-scale increase’ in family allowance Péter Magyar has promised a major increase in Hungary’s family allowance in 2027, a»»»

Paris, France: Ferran Torres was on target as champions Paris Saint-Germain finally got their Ligue 1 campaign up and running with a 1-0 win at Brest on Sunday. Prior to their trip to Brittany, Luis Enrique's double Champions League-winning side had managed just two points from their opening three »»»

People in Kyrgyzstan are asked to help nephrologist Nasira Beishebaeva pay compensation to the victim. Her lawyer, Evgenia Krapivina, made the appeal. Earlier, the Bishkek City Court found Beishebaeva guilty and sentenced her to three years in prison. The court also ordered the doctor to pay more t»»»

Japan enters dnata Travel’s top five while Finland, France and Georgia gain ground Dubai: UAE travellers are increasingly choosing ski holidays, Arctic adventures and colder destinations for winter 2026/27, with Japan entering dnata Travel’s five most-booked international destinations and demand al»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to halt strikes on Russian oil refineries and other infrastructure used to produce and distribute diesel, saying the attacks are causing a global shortage. He spoke after diesel prices in the U.S. hit a record on Frida»»»

Israel's demolition on Thursday of a tunnel network used by Hezbollah as a command center in southern Lebanon, near the border, represents a significant setback for the Iran-backed group. Experts said that while Hezbollah is far from defeated, the group was now exposed after two fierce wars with Is»»»

Doha, Qatar: Represented by the Centre for Legal and Judicial Studies, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) launched three specialised training programmes, with the participation of a number of researchers and legal professionals working in various ministries and government agencies, as part of the implem»»»

Revolut, the global fintech with over 75 million customers worldwide, today published the results of its European Wealth Drain Index. The research reveals how market fragmentation and low savings rates erode household wealth: for a Romanian household with €10,000 in savings, inflation erodes €680 i»»»

Abu Dhabi courts hit 98% completion, matching Al Ain, just behind Al Dhafra's 99% rate The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department enhanced the efficiency of the litigation system during the first half of 2026, achieving a 79% growth in the number of criminal cases referred and ruled upon on the same day com»»»

Paris, France: The French government submitted a reworked proposal to ban social media for children, after its previous ban was struck down by the country's top constitutional authority, President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday. France's Constitutional Council struck down the previous legislation i»»»