In 2024, Bulgaria generated an average of 2,881 kg of waste per capita, excluding major mineral waste from mining, quarrying, construction and demolition, show Eurostat data published here on Thursday. This country produced the third-highest amount in the European Union after Estonia (4,703 per cap»»»

HEADLINES Bulgarian media on Thursday focus on the latest drone attack against a vessel near Cape Kaliakra and growing concerns over security in the Black Sea, alongside the presidential election campaign and road safety. Other prominent topics include energy and food prices, agricultural productio»»»

By Staff, Agencies Google’s Russian subsidiary has paid nearly 16.8 billion rubles [$207.7 million] toward fines imposed in Russia on its US-based parent company, Google LLC, the subsidiary’s bankruptcy trustee told a court hearing, Russian state media reported Thursday. Valery Talyarovsky, the ins»»»

BELGRADE - Manja Grcic resigned as director-general of Serbia's national public broadcaster RTS on Wednesday, the RTS announced on its website. Grcic said she had decided to step down from the post after careful consideration of the circumstances in which the RTS was currently operating, and added »»»

This year’s event marks BRICO’s second Black Friday as part of the Altex Romania ecosystem. Altex and BRICO offer complementary solutions for home improvement, ranging from technology and household appliances to products for interior design, renovation and DIY. “We are living in a time when we are »»»

The company’s participation builds on its Gulf-wide expansion, following the opening of its first branch in Doha earlier this year. Riyadh: Jazeera Paints, the leading company in the paint, color, and building solutions industry in Saudi Arabia, the Middle East, and North Africa, participated in th»»»

“For us, Black Friday is not just about volumes and operational capacity, but about the trust that millions of people place in us when they choose SAMEDAY. Our ambition is to become the most loved courier company in Romania and across the region, and we know that achieving this ambition depends on »»»

Court confiscated Dh1.545m, ordered the convicted deported after serving their sentences Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal has brought the case of an illicit weapons and ammunition trafficking and money laundering network to a close, convicting several defendants in a case that revea»»»

Judicial authorities are nearing the completion of the preliminary investigation into the Hezbollah explosives case, paving the way to file charges against seven suspects involved in the case, a media report said. “Government Commissioner to the Military Court, Judge Claude Ghanem, is expected to r»»»

A fire broke out at a major nuclear research complex in South Carolina that supports the US nuclear weapons program, the Department of Energy has said. The fire started at Savannah River National Laboratory, part of the Savannah River Site (SRS) near Aiken, on Wednesday evening and was subsequently»»»

Pregnant woman among victims as blast engulfs ambulance during patient transfer Dubai: At least 10 people, including a pregnant woman, were killed when an oxygen cylinder exploded inside an ambulance at a government-run health facility in Pakistan’s southern Sindh province, triggering a devastating»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha Film Festival (DFF) 2026 will launch Cinema Alkhaleej programme, which includes seven films from the Gulf countries during the period from November 19 to 27. The programme honouring the diversity of storytelling from across the Gulf, bringing together seven films that represent th»»»

The driver suffered minor injuries in the crash near Dubai Flyover towards Abu Dhabi Dubai: A truck crashed into a metal safety barrier on Emirates Road E611 after its driver reportedly fell asleep at the wheel, prompting Dubai Police to warn motorists about the dangers of driving while tired. The »»»

Court confiscated Dh1.545m, ordered the convicted deported after serving their sentences Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal has brought the case of an illicit weapons and ammunition trafficking and money laundering network to a close, convicting several defendants in a case that revea»»»

ConflictsEuropeRussia shadow fleet sanctions: Can the EU act if the US pulls back?Srinivas MazumdaruThe US is reportedly considering ways to convert "dark tankers" into legitimate vessels, allowing them to transport crude that is not subject to sanctions. https://p.dw.com/p/5OmFfPrefer DW on Google»»»

Ring expands its portfolio with three 2K video doorbells and a new spotlight camera Ring is introducing new battery-powered 2K and 4K doorbells, delivering sharper video and more flexible installation across its doorbell lineup. Starting at Dh249, and available today, the new doorbells bring even c»»»

More than 60% of Romanian companies with at least ten employees use artificial intelligence in some form, but only 16.8% use it regularly or have integrated it into their operations, according to a new study by Edge Institute and the Concordia Employers’ Confederation. The findings highlight a subs»»»

Global investment firm Carlyle and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have agreed to sell Black Sea Oil & Gas (BSOG), Romania’s largest offshore natural gas producer, to Mazarine Energy. The transaction, whose value has not been disclosed, is subject to regulatory approvals»»»

By Staff, Agencies US First Lady Melania Trump announced US journalists will observe a humanitarian mission under a temporary Russia-Ukraine ceasefire in Alyoshki, in Russia’s Kherson Region. Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev confirmed that reporters from the conservative US outlet Newsmax»»»

The card aims to reach 200,000 workers initially, with plans to expand to 4 million Dubai: UAE-based fintech platform Botim has launched the country's first prepaid card issued by a fintech company under Jaywan, the UAE's national card scheme, in a move aimed at expanding access to digital payments»»»

Talks focus on Dubai's ambition to become one of the world's top four financial centres Dubai: Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, on Thursday met with Bill Winters, Group Chief Executive of Standard Chartere»»»

Couple convicted over 2024 cricket security breach, allege persecution for rights work Dubai: A Pakistani anti-terrorism court on Thursday sentenced prominent human rights lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, to 10 years in prison each over allegations that they disru»»»

The campaign runs from 29 October to 15 November, in two successive waves of discounts. The first wave takes place between 29 October and 5 November, and the second between 6 and 15 November. 6 November marks the peak of the event, when evomag will offer customers the most discounts of the campaign»»»

KYIV: A Russian drone slammed into a busy platform at a railway station in Ukraine’s Dnipro on Thursday killing at least 13 people in what President Volodymyr Zelensky called a “horrific” attack that demands a response from Kyiv’s allies. The strike came as Ukraine and Russia strive to uphold a fra»»»

JAKARTA: Saudi travelers made up the largest group of foreign tourists from the Middle East to visit Indonesia so far this year, the tourism ministry said on Thursday, as Jakarta seeks to attract more visitors from the Kingdom to explore other destinations in the country. Over 83,000 Saudi tourists»»»

Award-winning Al Bahar Towers showcase modern solutions for desert climates Abu Dhabi: To some it looks like a pineapple, to others a honeycomb. On the corner of Al Saada and Al Salam Streets in Abu Dhabi stand two towers that few people walk past without looking up. They are officially called Al B»»»

As winter approaches, the price of European natural gas has topped €100 per megawatt hour, its highest level since 2022. The EU says it's not worried about supplies, although its storage facilities are only 72 percent full, but warns households of a "difficult" season to come. Also in the show: the»»»

In tonight's edition: A summit with nearly two dozen African leaders opens in Moscow, with the Kremlin describing their countries as natural allies against the West. Also, Nigerian investigators say that dozens of detained miners who died in a crowded jail cell screamed for help as jailors ign»»»

A shooter suspected of killing one person and wounding five others last week in the town of Trappes, near Paris, is set to be held in pre-trial detention and will appear before judges on Thursday, France’s anti-terrorism prosecutor said. A man suspected of carrying out a shooting in the P»»»

North Korea fired around a dozen short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast on Thursday, Seoul's defence ministry said. The North Korean capital Pyongyang has stepped up weapons tests in recent weeks despite South Korea's offer of military talks. North Korea fired "around a dozen" short-rang»»»

Powers Summit 2026 will bring together business leaders, industry associations, employer organizations, government ministers and representatives of all political forces in Bulgaria’s Parliament in Sofia on December 10, with discussions focused on the country’s economic and policy priorities after t»»»

DOHA Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani toured Cityscape Qatar 2026. The exhibition is being held alongside the fourth edition of the Qatar Real Estate Forum at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center. The prime minister was accom»»»

Bapetco, Halliburton prepare major Western Desert project to boost natural gas production Dubai: Egypt's Badr El Din Petroleum Company (Bapetco) is preparing to carry out the largest multistage hydraulic fracturing operation in the country's oil and gas history, targeting the Obaiyed H18 horizontal»»»

Vatican exhibition showcases a century of luxury cars built to transport popes Vatican City: Popemobiles past and present from German automaker Mercedes-Benz are the stars of a new show at the Vatican Museums, emblematic vehicles that serve to bring the pope closer to his flock. “A Century of the P»»»

Spain entered three days of mourning on Thursday after a high-speed train collision killed 68 people and injured scores. The incident has prompted fresh questions about rail safety and management.  Spain began three days of mourning on Thursday after its second high-speed rail collision this y»»»

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will step down on February 7, 2027, nearly nine months before her term expires, the ECB said Thursday. Her successor will be appointed by the European Council under EU treaty rules. European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde will step d»»»

6 evenings of retro shopping, food, arcade games and 90s films at the Cultural Foundation Dubai: Dust off your scrunchies and your favourite denim jacket. The 90s are coming back to Abu Dhabi next week. The RAGE 90s takes over the Cultural Foundation from Tuesday, November 3, to Sunday, November 8,»»»

Tunis, Oct.29 (TAP) - The National Council of Regions and Districts (CNRD)'s 2026/2027 ordinary parliamentary session kicked off Wednesday, in accordance with the provisions of Article 71 of the Constitution of the Republic of Tunisia and Article 69...»»»

Tunis, Oct. 29 (TAP)- Four Tunisian enterprises specialised in building materials and construction equipment are taking part in a business mission in Yaoundé and Douala, Cameroon, on October 27- 29.The Export Promotion Centre (CEPEX) said it is...»»»

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says three offending oil tankers, which were transiting an unauthorized route south of the Strait of Hormuz, struck mines, triggering explosions and fires. In a statement on Thursday, the IRGC Navy’s public relations office said the vessels were subsequent»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Ayatollah Khamenei Sets Out Priorities: Economic Resilience, National Unity and Conditions for Ending War 29-10-2026 13:26 PM Ayatollah Say»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has announced plans to triple the threshold for fee-free bank transfers for private individuals, raising it from HUF 50,000 to HUF 150,000. The change is expected to take effect in 2027 and could reduce banking costs for millions of customers. Prime Minister Ma»»»

DOHA Msheireb Properties, Qatar’s leading sustainable real estate developer, has won Gold in two categories at the Smart Built Environment Awards 2026, alongside an Award of Excellence from the Council on Vertical Urbanism (CVU) that placed Msheireb Downtown Doha among the finalists in its Urban Ha»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani toured Cityscape Qatar 2026 on Thursday. The exhibition is being held alongside the fourth edition of the Qatar Real Estate Forum at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center. His Exce»»»

Urda, Spain: Spain began three days of mourning on Thursday after its second high-speed rail collision this year killed 69 people and injured scores, with relatives desperately seeking news about their loved ones. One of Europe's deadliest train disasters this century has raised fresh questions abo»»»

Al Etihad Credit Bureau launches Score 3i credit scoring model in UAE Abu Dhabi: Etihad Credit Bureau has introduced Score 3I, the third generation of its credit scoring model. It was announced at a media briefing held at Al Qana, Abu Dhabi, alongside the soft opening of the bureau’s new walk-in Ce»»»

Speaker Berri warned Thursday of the danger of ending UNIFIL's mission before Resolution 1701 is fully implemented and Israeli forces completely withdraw from southern Lebanon. During a meeting with visiting German Federal Minister Reem Alabali Radovan, Berri emphasized the need to strengthen Leban»»»

By Staff, Agencies India has objected to a $686 million US package to upgrade Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jets and extend their operational lifespan, according to Indian media reports, raising concerns amid expanding defense cooperation between New Delhi and Washington. Indian Defense Minister Rajnath »»»

More than four in five US deaths linked to drug-resistant infections involve pathogens commonly associated with hospitals and nursing homes, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The agency’s Antimicrobial Resistance Threats Report released this week d»»»

Protesters clashed with police outside the Transport Ministry in Madrid as they demanded accountability for a high-speed train collision that killed at least 68 people near Toledo. Wednesday’s crash near Urda in Toledo province was Spain’s second major railway disaster in less than ten months. On J»»»