Employers in Bulgaria will be able to provide employees with food vouchers worth up to €200 per month, while amounts exceeding €102.26 will face a 7% final tax under amendments to the Corporate Income Tax Act approved by the Cabinet, the government press office announced. The previous monthly limit»»»

BusinessUnited States of AmericaWhat the Democrats' midterms win means for the US economy and TrumpArthur SullivanFrom high oil prices and data centers to tariffs and mounting debt, economic concerns played a key role in the crushing defeat of President Donald Trump's Republicans. But can the Democ»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), in partnership with GSMA, is putting the finishing touches on preparations to host MWC26 Doha. Held under the theme "The IQ Era," the conference will take place from Nov. 8-10, 2026, at the Doha Exhibition and Convention»»»

Doha, Qatar: QatarDebate Center, a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), organized the fifth panel discussion in its "Qatar Connects" series under the theme "The Hidden Architecture of the Qatari House", exploring the home as a reflection of Qatari family life and design approaches that align with local»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow hopes that US President Donald Trump will continue his peacekeeping efforts, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Wednesday. "President Trump continues his term of office. We sincerely hope that he will continue his peacekeeping efforts. There are developments. There will be»»»

Brussels, Nov. 4 (SANA) Director of the International Cooperation Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Qutaiba Kadish met in Brussels with Heidy Rombouts, Director-General for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid at the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The meeti»»»

LONDON: Two soldiers in the Syrian Arab Republic were killed on Wednesday in a landmine explosion in the Daraa countryside, the Defense Ministry’s spokesman said. The incident in the country’s southwest is the latest in a series of deaths and injuries attributed to mines and other explosive remnant»»»

The Council of Ministers has adopted a decision to establish a National Committee to prepare and coordinate the marking of three significant anniversaries in Bulgarian history and national memory: the 190th anniversary of the birth of Vasil Levski in 2027, the 180th anniversary of the birth of Hris»»»

Doha, Qatar: Lusail International Circuit (LIC) has issued a spectators’ guide ahead of the MotoGP™ Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar 2026, which will take place from November 6 to 8, marking Round 20 of the 22-race championship and the 22nd edition of MotoGP at the iconic venue. In a statement, LI»»»

Tunis,Nov.4 (TAP) - The expenditure allocated to the civil aviation programme for 2027 is estimated at around TND 17.170 million, compared with TND 14.236 million in 2026, Transport Minister Rachid Amri said on Wednesday.Speaking at a joint session...»»»

GENEVA: The Swiss government agreed Wednesday to cover the medical costs of Italians injured in a New Year blaze at a ski resort bar. Fire tore through Le Constellation bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort as young revellers celebrated the New Year, killing 41 people, and injuring 115 others, many o»»»

Clothing, furniture workshops found operating without authorisation Sharjah: Al Dhaid City Municipality has uncovered several unauthorised workshops operating inside a farm in Al Dhaid. The premises were being used to manufacture women's clothing, tailor abayas and carpentry activities away from re»»»

Trump warns of Iran strike as Tehran reports tanker incidents, Saudi intercepts drones Dubai: US President Donald Trump has warned of a possible major strike on Iran, while Tehran says four oil tankers caught fire after hitting naval mines near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has also warned that renewe»»»

Ukrainians do not expect the Democrats' victory in the US midterm elections is change much in regards to US policy on the war with Russia, or at least not quickly, says France 24's correspondent in Kyiv Emmanuelle Chaze. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has not reacted yet to the "b»»»

Hodeidah Governor Dr. Al-Hassan Taher said fighting on Yemen’s western coast was at its fiercest, expressing optimism that the coming days would bring positive developments on the battlefield. He also revealed that 7,435 displaced people had been registered in Aden, Lahj and Abyan governorates, wit»»»

The Bulgarian naval research vessel Sv. Sv. Kiril i Metodii (RSV 421) departed from the Port of Varna on Wednesday on its fifth mission to Antarctica, where it will support the 35th Bulgarian Antarctic Expedition, carry out scientific research and help establish a new Bulgarian field camp on Smith »»»

The Council of Ministers on Wednesday approved a draft Memorandum of Understanding between Bulgaria's Ministry of Energy and the International Energy Agency (IEA). The document aims to establish a framework for cooperation on projects and activities of mutual interest in the energy sector. Under th»»»

The state of emergency in the Municipality of Shabla was lifted at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, the municipality's mayor, Mariyan Zhechev, told the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA). The situation across the municipality has now returned completely to normal. There is no rainfall, and water levels in the ravines»»»

Former Bulgarian Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev has warned that the honeymoon period for Prime Minister Rumen Radev's government and the Progressive Bulgaria party is over, predicting protests and difficult challenges as the administration faces growing public scrutiny, in an interview with Bulgar»»»

LONDON: A co-founder of Palestine Action challenged Britain’s decision to ban the campaign group as a terrorist organization at the UK Supreme Court on Wednesday, arguing that the move was disproportionate and undermined counter-terrorism laws. The British government proscribed Palestine Action las»»»

VALJEVO - Partizan Belgrade are through to the Round of 16 of the Serbian football cup after a 5-1 away win over Buducnost Krusik in Valjevo on Wednesday. The hosts took the lead in the fourth minute through a Nebojsa Aleksic goal, but Jeh equalised in the 52nd minute. Ibrahim Zubairu put Partizan »»»

Sputnik asked experts across various fields what US midterm election results could mean for America's political landscape and its role abroad. “There’ll be some resistance coming from both Houses — not like now, where Republicans just go along with Trump’s agenda,” said Azmi Hassan, a geostrategic »»»

GABORONE The State of Qatar and the Republic of Botswana have held the first round of political consultations between their respective foreign ministries in Botswana's capital, Gaborone, as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral relations between the two nations. The Qatari delegation was led by S»»»

Shamash Museum preserves rare photographs, documents, memories of Iraq's Jewish community Dubai: Dozens of Iraqis and foreign visitors have begun flocking to the newly opened Shamash Museum in central Baghdad, the country's first Jewish museum dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of Ira»»»

By Mohamad Hammoud The midterm elections delivered a powerful rebuke to Trump’s presidency, exposing growing American opposition to foreign wars, unconditional support for “Israel,” and the political influence of AIPAC. Donald Trump urged Americans to vote in the November 3 midterm elections as tho»»»

ANKARA: Turkiye’s parliament is set on Wednesday to ‌ratify a defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan that includes a collective defense clause, committing NATO’s second-largest army to Riyadh’s defense as it faces attacks by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis. Ratification gives Ankara a formal mutua»»»

Hungary is bracing for a taste of winter as a flow of cold, dry air brings widespread overnight frost, falling temperatures and increasingly clear skies. Meteorologists are warning that freezing conditions could affect almost the entire country from Thursday, 5 November, with particularly cold weat»»»

Congestion hits E11, E44 and E311, with accidents also flagged on Emirates Road Dubai: Motorists are facing heavy traffic across several major roads during Wednesday’s evening rush, with delays around Al Quoz, Mirdif, Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) and Dubai Marina, according to Google Maps. Congest»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Harmony, mutual respect and unity among Russia's peoples form the foundation of the country's sovereignty and independence, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. "We must remember that harmony, mutual respect and unity among Russia's peoples are the foundation of our country's s»»»

Cabinet approves new banknotes with advanced security features Dubai: Pakistan’s federal cabinet on Wednesday approved replacing Rs10 currency notes with coins as part of a wider currency reform initiative that will introduce redesigned banknotes with advanced security features and improved durabil»»»

The spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced two military operations, including downing a combat drone in Taiz and striking the pro-Saudi militias in Al-Jawf. “We shot down a Wing Loong II armed reconnaissance drone, the tenth since the start of the escalation, »»»

American politics and capitalism have traditionally been deeply intertwined. Money. Infotainment. Advertising. Features American democracy essentially shares with the supermarket shelf, making the image of Uncle Sam look less like a statesman and more like a franchise logo. So it’s no wonder that v»»»

Doha, Qatar: Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) President Nasser Al-Khelaïfi today celebrates 15 years at the helm of the club, marking an era of unprecedented sporting and commercial growth that has transformed the Parisian side into one of the biggest and most recognisable brands in world football. Since »»»

Election commission finds no evidence of fraud affecting results as coalition talks loom Jerusalem: Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday accepted as legally binding the certified results from last week's parliamentary elections and said he would begin consultations with party representatives»»»

Subtitled by Al-Ahed News In a pointed message directed at those who see themselves as masters of the world, the late Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Martyr Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei, recalls history's most arrogant rulers and delivers a powerful reminder: no matter how mighty they appear, tyrants»»»

Subtitled by Al-Ahed News In a pointed message directed at those who see themselves as masters of the world, the late Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Martyr Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei, recalls history's most arrogant rulers and delivers a powerful reminder: no matter how mighty they appear, tyrants»»»

Customers can compare different combinations of flights and accommodation to find the option that best suits their budget and plans. They can, for example, choose a direct flight, a hotel of a certain category or several nights at their destination, and see how the total price of their holiday chan»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam warned on Wednesday against dragging the country into another “reckless adventure” in the service of foreign interests, as remarks by Iran’s supreme leader renewed fears that Hezbollah could involve Lebanon in a fresh regional conflict. Speaking after mee»»»

Stuart Norval welcomes France 24 International Affairs Editor Philip Turle and Hind Ziane, Geopolitical analyst and founder / CEO of Genpo. "In 1974, we had the Watergate babies. Now we have the Iran War babies," remarks Ziane with this striking historical analogy. Just as the Watergate scandal hel»»»

Dakar: Minister of African Integration, Foreign Affairs and Senegalese Abroad of the Republic of Senegal, HE Cheikh Niang, met on Wednesday with the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Senegal, HE Youssef bin Shaaban Al Sada. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations »»»

Gaborone: The State of Qatar and the Republic of Botswana have held the first round of political consultations between their respective foreign ministries in Botswana's capital, Gaborone, as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral relations between the two nations. The Qatari delegation was led by »»»

European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos has praised Albania’s progress on its path towards European Union membership, highlighting the provisional closure of four negotiation chapters and urging the country to maintain the pace of reforms to meet its ambitious target of concluding accession»»»

The United States has invested more than $40 million in strengthening Albania’s cybersecurity capabilities, as the two countries step up cooperation to counter cyber threats sponsored by foreign governments. The announcement was made by the US Embassy in Tirana, highlighting Washington’s continued »»»

Young Emirati authors, writers and book lovers reveal what draws them to the fair Sharjah: From centuries-old manuscripts to contemporary novels and children's stories, the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) opened its doors on Wednesday, bringing together generations of readers, authors a»»»

BELGRADE - Student List candidate for MP Radomir Saicic said on Wednesday he was unable to discuss beforehand the names of candidates for the new Serbian government as an agreement on this had still not been reached, but added that the matter "has been discussed for some time now." "Like everyone e»»»

Businesses could begin raising prices on goods and services as early as next week if electricity cost compensation for non-household consumers is not provided monthly, GERB MP Zhecho Stankov warned from the National Assembly rostrum. Stankov said his parliamentary group had been pressing for action»»»

Democratic Bulgaria (DB) MP Ivaylo Mirchev has accused the Bulgarian government of proposing to divert part of citizens' second-pillar pension contributions to the National Social Security Institute (NSSI) to cover the budget deficit, while publicly denying any such plans. Speaking to journalists a»»»

The research role of the Bulgarian naval research vessel Sv. Sv. Kiril i Metodii (RSV 421) is increasingly outweighing its logistical function, Flotilla Admiral Professor Kalin Kalinov, Head of the Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy in Varna, said at the vessel's send-off ceremony ahead of its fifth An»»»

The government is run by “observers” who are disconnected from everyday life, GERB-UDF MP Toma Bikov said on Wednesday, accusing the ruling majority of focusing on minor issues instead of addressing the country's pressing economic concerns. Speaking at a news briefing in Parliament, Bikov said the »»»

Yes, Bulgaria Co-Chairs and Democratic Bulgaria MPs Ivaylo Mirchev and Bozhidar Bozhanov on Wednesday presented European Commission correspondence that they said showed that the Bulgarian government had discussed redirecting private pension contributions to finance the state budget deficit. The doc»»»