Bulgarian News Agency 16m

Vazrazhdane Questions Why No One Has Been Convicted over Illegal Construction in Baba Alino

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»»»

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Gulf News 19m

Etihad makes top European holiday spot year-round after surge in bookings

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»»»

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Sputnik 23m

Moscow's Top-Notch High-Tech Innovators Showcase Cutting-Edge Products in Turkiye

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»»»

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24 News Agency 34m

Zhogorku Kenesh approves Maksat Asanaliev’s appointment as SCNS Chief - | 24.KG

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 52m

Democratic Bulgaria Disapproves of Proposed Drug Procurement Reform

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»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Iran's top negotiator calls US 'Satan' after wedding attack

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 »»»

Naharnet 1h

EU planning mission to train Lebanese army

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»»»

Gulf News 1h

UAE ambassador Abdulla Saif Al Nuaimi presents credentials to Indian President Droupadi Murmu

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»»»

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Gulf News 1h

RAK home prices are up, but buyers are seeing a cooler market

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»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Over 64% of Poles Oppose Transferring Patriot Missiles to Ukraine – Poll

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»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 2h

Hungary has plenty of people working. So why is its business environment lagging?

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 »»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Qatar courts resolve 98.85% of cases filed in 2025

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 »»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Confident Gauff reaches US Open 2nd round with straight-set win

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Parliament to Debate Bill Amending Waste Management Act at First Reading

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»»»

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France24 5h

Man accused of killing Charlie Kirk to face murder trial and possible death penalty

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»»»

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BNE 6h

Leaders of Russia, China, India and middle powers holding face-to-face meetings at Bishkek SCO summit

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»»»

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BNE 7h

Leaders of Russia, China, India and middle powers holding face-to-face meetings at Bishkek SCO summit

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»»»

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France24 7h

Truth or Fake - Google Maps changes Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ as MapQuest downloads surge

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»»»

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France24 7h

Niger's thwarted mutiny highlights junta's dependence on Russia

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 »»»

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Gulf News 8h

Why criticism backfires when teenagers are online

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»»»

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Gulf News 10h

IMF MD lauds India's strong economic performance, track record during meeting with Union Minister Sitharaman

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»»»

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Gulf News 11h

Germany blames Russia for airport drone incident, hits back with sanctions

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 "»»»

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Qatar Tribune 11h

Ooredoo Group, UNDP, DI convene Arab digital policy leaders to accelerate digital, AI policy implementation

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 »»»

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France24 12h

Controversial designer John Galliano cancels Met exhibition after backlash

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 »»»

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The Peninsula 13h

Former gang member found guilty of murdering Tupac Shakur

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. »»»

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Gulf News 13h

UAE President receives Prime Minister of Kurdistan Region of Iraq in presence of Mohammed bin Rashid

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 14h

Centralized Healthcare Procurement Bill Heads to Parliament

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 14h

Bulgaria Provides Consistent Support to Ukraine Since Start of Russia's Aggression, Deputy Defence Minister Says at EU Defence Meeting

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 16h

Health Minister Ivkova: Centralized Healthcare Procurement Bill Heads to Parliament

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»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 16h

Police: Five men beaten and kept as modern-day slaves in Hungary for years

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»»»

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Daily News Egypt 17h

PM Madbouly reviews steps to implement major petroleum project with Fujairah officials

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»»»

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Novinite 17h

Bulgaria's State Reserve Replaces All Fuel Made From Russian OilOpinions

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 17h

Interior Minister Praises Security of Bulgaria's Borders During a Meeting with Head of Frontex

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 17h

Bulgaria Provides Consistent Support to Ukraine Since Start of Russia's Agression, Deputy Defence Minister Says at EU Defence Meeting

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»»»

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Albanian Daily News 17h

Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj Makes New Leadership Change at City Hall

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»»»

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Tanjug 18h

Djokovic to play at Beijing ATP tournament

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»»»

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France24 18h

Jury convicts former gang member of rapper Tupac Shakur's murder

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»»»

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Gulf News 18h

Even at Elysee, phones are handed in, Macron tells pupils

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 »»»

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RT 18h

Iceland just friend-zoned the EU

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»»»

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France24 18h

Live: UK PM Andy Burnham faces MPs for first time since taking office

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, »»»

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UPI 18h

USPS whistleblower says new mail voting policy hidden from public - UPI.com

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 19h

Health Investment Company for Children’s Hospital Board of Directors Changed, Health Minister Ivkova Says

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 »»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 19h

American fund invests €52 mln in Polish industrial real estate

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»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 19h

Polish real estate market changing dramatically

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»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 19h

Poland increases electricity exports

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»»»

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The Peninsula 19h

Germany eyes Algerian gas to diversify supply: foreign minister

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»»»

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UPI 19h

Shein IPO in Hong Kong values Chinese fast-fashion giant at $26.2B - UPI.com

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»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 20h

Company debt exposed by KSeF

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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Warsaw Business Journal 20h

Polish energy companies to work together in EU

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Warsaw Business Journal 20h

Creotech will build satellite for ESA valued at PLN 60 mln

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»»»

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