Farm Sense AD, a long-standing agribusiness company based in the Dobrudja region, has initiated bankruptcy proceedings in the Sofia City Court. The request was filed on November 20, 2025, marking a difficult moment for a firm with more than three decades in the grain sector. Over the years the comp»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ordered the state department to return to using Times New Roman font for documents instead of Calibri, erasing a change under the Biden administration meant to make documents more accessible. Antony Blinken, Rubio's predecessor, had changed font requirements to»»»

McDonald's has taken down a Christmas advert made with Artificial Intelligence (AI) following online backlash. The 45-second advert was produced with generative AI clips and released publicly on McDonald's Netherlands YouTube channel on 6 December. Viewers on social media denounced the use of AI in»»»

AMMAN —The Audit Bureau organised a workshop entitled "The Added Value of Using Mixed Methods in Vocational Education Performance Audits: The Dutch Experience as a Model", presented by international expert Egbert Jongsma from the Netherlands.Audit Bureau President Radhi Hamadeen stressed the import»»»

Paris: The road was rocky and rife with twists and turns but it ultimately led Lando Norris to his desired destination in Abu Dhabi on Sunday - the summit of Formula One. Norris's title heroics were as much down to his flair and fighting spirit as it was a tale of two teammates. Throughout this lon»»»

Thursday marked the biggest crisis in the history of the Eurovision Song Contest. Four countries pulled out over Israel's continued participation in the competition, and more may follow. The boycott includes Ireland, which has won seven times - a tally matched only by Sweden - and five-time winner »»»

Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation has granted an economic licence to Russia's Azimuth Airlines to operate scheduled passenger flights between Russia and the kingdom, SPA reported on December 4. The small carrier will operate three weekly services from Makhachkala and Mineralnye Vod»»»

Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, and the Netherlands have said they will boycott the next Eurovision Song Contest after Israel was cleared to take part. Earlier this year, several broadcasters urged contest organizers the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to bar Israel over alleged vote-rigging and the wa»»»

Israel was cleared on Thursday to enter the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest by the organizer, prompting Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia to withdraw over the Gaza war and plunging the competition into one of the biggest rows in its history. The broadcasters who had threatened to boycott th»»»

A strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed four people on Thursday, the US military said, amid a growing controversy over a campaign that has taken more than 87 lives. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and President Donald Trump's administration have especially co»»»

Spain and The Netherlands will boycott next year's Eurovision Song Contest, after Israel was allowed to compete. They were among a number of countries who had called for Israel to be excluded over the humanitarian toll of the war in Gaza, and accusations of unfair voting practices. Despite calls fo»»»

Ambitious plans to launch hydrogen-powered aircraft production in Latvia’s Liepaja have ground to a halt, with Fokker Next Gen Latvia entering liquidation less than a year after it was founded. The liquidation process now casts serious doubt on whether any part of the hydrogen aircraft programme en»»»

The search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 will resume at the end of December, Malaysia's transport ministry said on Wednesday, more than a decade after the plane disappeared. The Boeing 777 carrying 239 people vanished from radar screens on March 8, 2014, while en route from Kuala Lumpu»»»

Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport, managed by Riyadh Airports Company, announced on Wednesday the launch of a new air route connecting Riyadh with Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) in Bangkok, Thailand. The route, operated by AirAsia X, launched on December 2 with four weekly fl»»»

The Council of Ministers on Wednesday granted consent to Bulgaria hosting the regular meeting in 2026 of the Belgian-Dutch Constituency at the International Monetary Fund and the Netherlands Constituency at the World Bank. The Cabinet mandated the Minister of Finance and proposed to the Governor of»»»

The search for the wreckage of the long-missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 will resume on December 30, Malaysia's transport ministry said Wednesday, with the mission set to focus on an area in the Indian Ocean "assessed to have the highest probability of locating the aircraft". The Boeing »»»

Belgium on Wednesday rejected a plan to use frozen Russian assets to help prop up Ukraine's economy and war effort over the next two years, saying that the scheme poses major financial and legal risks. Ukraine's budget and military needs for 2026 and 2027 are estimated to total around 130 billion e»»»

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 will resume at the end of December, Malaysia's transport ministry said on Wednesday, more than a decade after the plane disappeared. The Boeing 777 carrying 239 people vanished from radar screens on March 8, 2014, while e»»»

Be it on Mount Kilimanjaro, in the Andes, Himalayas or somewhere else, mountaineering can give you an unforgettable high. But it comes with a risk that's often underestimated though: altitude sickness. According to the German press agency (dpa), climbing too quickly can cause serious health problem»»»

The search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 will resume at the end of December, Malaysia's transport ministry said on Wednesday, more than a decade after the plane disappeared. The Boeing 777 carrying 239 people vanished from radar screens on March 8, 2014, while en route from Kuala Lumpu»»»

Indonesia and the Netherlands have signed a deal to return two elderly Dutch nationals jailed in Indonesia for drug offences - one on death row and the other serving a life sentence. The Dutch government had requested their repatriation "on humanitarian grounds", it said in a statement on Tuesday. »»»

The Alliance's Standing Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1) has launched its second deployment in Norwegian Arctic waters this year. “The High North is a very important area of interest for the Alliance,” said Royal Netherlands Navy Commodore Arjen Warnaar as several NATO ships started drills in the Norwegian»»»

Doha: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met Monday with Minister for Foreign Trade and Development of the Kingdom of the Netherlands HE Okie De Vries, who is visiting the country. Discussions during the meeting dealt with cooperation relatio»»»

Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, on Saturday announced he won't seek re-election in 2026 and instead endorsed his twin brother, Troy Nehls, to replace him. File Photo by Sarah Silbiger/UPI | License Photo Nov. 29 (UPI) -- Rep. Troy Hehls, R-Texas, on Saturday announced he will not seek re-election in 2026»»»

DOHA: President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani crowned Dutchman Max Verstappen as champion of the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2025, the 23rd and penultimate round of the world's biggest and most famous motorsport championship. The event took pla»»»

Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and Their Excellencies attending closing ceremony of the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2025 at Lusail International Circuit yesterday. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen won the race to mark hat»»»

Doha: H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, today crowned Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing driver as the winner of the Qatar Airways Formula 1 Grand Prix 2025. Held at Lusail International Circuit, the Qatar Grand Prix served as round 23 and the penultimate »»»

EU Ambassador Angelina Eichhorst celebrated two decades of scientific cooperation between the European Union and Egypt, describing the milestone as a testament to the depth, purpose and enduring strength of their partnership. Speaking at the anniversary event, she recalled the signing of the EU-Egy»»»

London: MTV kicked-started a new era of music and pop culture in 1981, when it went on air for the first time, emblematically playing “Video Killed the Radio Star” as its debut music video. More than four decades later, the channel, now owned by US media giant Paramount Skydance, will wind down its»»»

Doha, Qatar: Crude futures fell marginally on Friday as investors considered oil’s geopolitical risk premium amid drawn-out Russia-Ukraine peace talks, while keeping an eye on Sunday’s OPEC+ meeting for clues about potential output changes. Brent crude futures settled at $63.20, while US West Texas»»»

Doha, Qatar: With the spotlight fixed on championship leader Lando Norris and a revived Max Verstappen ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix, Oscar Piastri had slipped somewhat out of the conversation following a recent dip in form. But at Lusail International Circuit, the Australian reminded everyone why »»»

Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, on Saturday announced he won't seek re-election in 2026 and instead endorsed his twin brother, Troy Nehls, to replace him. File Photo by Sarah Silbiger/UPI | License Photo Nov. 29 (UPI) -- Rep. Troy Hehls, R-Texas, on Saturday announced he will not seek re-election in 2026»»»

The prestigious Cinemathèque Française closed all four of its screening halls for a month on Friday after repeated sightings of bedbugs, including during a master class with Hollywood star Sigourney Weaver. The institution says the shutdown will allow for deep cleaning and ensure a safe environment»»»

The Kyrgyz National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater named after Abdylas Maldybaev will go on tour in cities across Spain from December 8 to 23, the theater reported. The tour program will feature masterpieces of world classical ballet, including Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, and Don Quixote. Посмотр»»»

The prospect of far-right forces attaining the highest levels of power in Europe is no longer remote. Recent electoral results across the continent, and in other parts of the so-called Global North, reveal a clear shift towards the right, including its most extreme edges. There might be notable exc»»»

The final test was a blunt one. Maarten Logtenberg wielded a sledgehammer, which simply bounced off the sample, barely leaving a scratch. After two years of experimentation, the material was finally right: a particular mix of thermoplastics and fibreglass that is strong, has no need of extra coatin»»»

US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that South Africa will not be invited to the G20 summit in Miami next year, escalating his diplomatic assault on the country. “South Africa has shown the world they are not worthy of membership anywhere,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. He continued to »»»

Doha, Qatar: Formula 1 rookie Isack Hadjar says racing in Qatar feels “a bit like a home Grand Prix” for him, as the French-born driver continues to enjoy a breakthrough debut season that already includes a podium finish. Speaking ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix of Qatar, the penultimate round »»»

Nov. 26 (UPI) -- A three-judge panel on Wednesday permitted North Carolina to adopt a redrawn congressional map that is expected to favor the Republican Party. The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina unanimously ruled against the plaintiffs' request for an injunction again»»»

Dubai: Operations across Petrofac’s portfolio in the UAE are progressing as normal, with teams continuing to support ADNOC in delivering its evolving energy goals, the company said in a statement to Gulf News. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The confirmation follows Pe»»»

The AKTI Project and Research Center in Cyprus marks 25 years of volunteer environmental action, having grown into one of Europe’s leading environmental organizations with partners in 50 countries and numerous international awards. Founded in Nicosia in 2000 by engineers Xenia Loizidou and Michalis»»»

TradeEuropeEU rethinks UAE trade deal over alleged arms sales to SudanJack ParrockMembers of the European Parliament demand that the EU end talks with the UAE over a trade deal. The UAE is suspected of sending arms to a Sudanese paramilitary accused of war crimes, which the Emirati government denie»»»

Severe flooding in southern Thailand has caused at least 33 deaths since the weekend, officials said, as dramatic video footage showed people whose homes were virtually engulfed by water awaiting help on rooftops. About 1 million households and more than 2.7 million people have been impacted by flo»»»

Kuala Lumpur: The number of evacuees rose to over 21,000 in Malaysia on Wednesday, with 10 states affected across the country due to the current northeast monsoon season, according to authorities. Kelantan remains the hardest hit, with 9,642 flood evacuees housed in 52 flood relief centres as of 9 »»»

Dubai: Orlen Lithuania, the refining and import arm of Poland’s Orlen Group, has terminated a contract worth almost €1 billion with Petrofac after prolonged delays and growing concerns about the UK contractor’s ability to deliver a strategic refinery upgrade in Mažeikiai. Sign up for our daily busi»»»