Media Review: December 15
POLITICS Dnevnik: Sociologist Dimitar Ganev from the Trend polling agency commented that President Rumen Radev is facing an extremely difficult task in appointing a caretaker government, as all figures who meet the requirements for the post are linked either to GERB or to the Movement for Rights an»»»
Kyrgyzstan launches electronic platform for obtaining Digital Nomad status - | 24.KG
An electronic platform is now available in the Kyrgyz Republic for foreign citizens to apply for Digital Nomad status. The online service is accessible at dnomad.e-gov.kg. The press service of the Ministry of Labor reported. According to the ministry, a foreign citizen must first submit an applicat»»»
Consultations With Radev: WCC-DB and the President Agree on Machine Voting and Removal of Peevski's Security
Consultations between President Rumen Radev and political parties in the 51st National Assembly resumed today as Bulgaria continues its constitutional procedure following the resignation of the “Zhelyazkov” government. The government had stepped down under pressure from mass protests triggered by t»»»
Cairo’s traffic problem: if you can’t save time, use it!
By Sara El-Sayeh Given the amount of people living in the city, the poor quality of public transportation networks and the scarcity of parking lots and spaces in general, Cairo is fertile ground for commuting solutions like Uber and its regional competitor Careem – both stating that Egypt is their »»»
Datax Solution appointed distributor for FalkorDB in Middle East region
Datax Solution FZC, a leading distributor of advanced data and database technologies, announced that it has secured distribution rights for FalkorDB, a high-performance, open-source graph database built for AI, real-time analytics, and large-scale knowledge graph use cases. This collaboration will »»»
Gold Gains 1% on Safe-haven Demand, Softer Dollar ahead of US Jobs Data
Gold climbed 1% on Monday to hover near a seven-week high, supported by a weaker dollar. Expectations of interest rate cuts and safe-haven buying due to geopolitical tensions, while silver gained but held below Friday’s record high. Spot gold rose 1% to $4,343.96 an ounce by 0949 GMT. Bullion hit i»»»
Egypt and Kuwait Chart a New Course for Economic Partnership
Egyptian and Kuwaiti Prime Ministers met recently at Bayan Palace, signaling a renewed commitment to bolstering economic ties. The high-level discussions between Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and his Kuwaiti counterpart, Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, focused on enhancing investment, tr»»»
Head of State, GERB-UDF Trade Barbs about Cabinet Resignation, Caretaker Governments, Upcoming Elections
President Rumen Radev met with GERB-UDF Deputy Floor Leader Denitsa Sacheva on Monday in the first government-forming consultation after the resignation of the Rosen Zhelyazkov Cabinet. The two exchanged barbs on various topics including the resignation, formation of caretaker governments and the p»»»
Russia Sues Euroclear to Reclaim $226B Frozen in EU
Russia has acted upon its promise of swift retaliatory measures against the European Union’s illegal move to seize its sovereign assets. Russia's Central Bank is seeking $229.36 billion in damages from Belgian central securities depository Euroclear, the Moscow Arbitration Court told Sputnik. The s»»»
Grand Theft Auto game creator sacked us for trying to unionise
Former staff at the firm behind Grand Theft Auto have told the BBC that a "devastating" mass sacking took place allegedly because they tried to unionise. Some 31 employees were dismissed in October for what Rockstar North called "gross misconduct". The majority were based at the gaming giant's Edin»»»
'Throw the parcel at the door' - Evri couriers cutting corners to earn a decent wage
When Becky ordered a Barbie doll for her daughter, she got a notification from delivery firm Evri saying it had arrived. There was just one problem: it was nowhere to be seen. There was no parcel at her front door, in the Hampshire village of Twyford, and the photo she was sent of its location was »»»
Syria and Iraq discuss strengthening border crossings and bilateral cooperation
Damascus, Dec. 15 (SANA) Syria and Iraq held talks on Monday to explore ways to improve border crossing operations and further strengthen cooperation between the two countries. The meeting took place at the General Authority for Ports and Customs in Damascus, with Qutaiba Badawi, head of the Syrian»»»
Bulgaria’s Government Approves Transitional Budget to Maintain State Stability
Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov announced that the government is moving forward with an extension budget to ensure the continuity and stability of state operations and social spending until the formal 2026 budget is adopted. Speaking at the start of the cabinet meeting, Zhelyazkov described the pro»»»
PM reviews efforts to lure further investments to SCZONE
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) enjoys promising investment opportunities in several sectors. Madbouly made the comments on Sunday, December 14, 2025, during his meeting with SCZONE Chairman Walid Gamal al-Din to review efforts to lure further local and fo»»»
Spain Fines Airbnb 64 Mn Euros for Posting Banned Properties
Spain's leftist government said Monday it had fined Airbnb more than 64 million euros ($75 million), notably for posting listings for banned rental properties, at a time the country faces a housing crisis. The fine is final, the consumer affairs ministry said in a statement, adding the US holiday-r»»»
Israeli military expansion in Syria raises tensions as they carve out buffer zone
Qassim Hamadeh woke to the sounds of gunfire and explosions in his village of Beit Jin in southwestern Syria last month. Within hours, he had lost two sons, a daughter-in-law and his 4-year-old and 10-year-old grandsons. The five were among 13 villagers killed that day by Israeli forces. Israeli tr»»»
Hamas confirms death of top commander in Gaza after Israeli strike
Hamas on Sunday confirmed the death of a top commander in Gaza, a day after Israel said it had killed Raed Saad in a strike outside Gaza City. The Hamas statement described Saad as the commander of its military manufacturing unit. Israel had described him as an architect of the Oct. 7, 2023, attack»»»
The Middle East Observer’s Comment: Regarding the Nuclear Agreement with Iran
AliKhamenei Hassan Rohani Sadegh Larijani The editor: This agreement remains a truce and is not a long term nuclear agreement with Iran, as two of the main players do confirm this. It seems obvious at this point that Israel is negotiating or more accurately maneuvering / manipulating congress membe»»»
Bhagyalakshmi slams Mohanlal over Dileep film poster after Kerala assault case verdict
Dubai: Malayalam dubbing artist and women’s rights activist Bhagyalakshmi has strongly criticised superstar Mohanlal for appearing in and sharing the poster of actor Dileep’s upcoming film Bha Bha Bha, calling the move “insensitive” and “thoughtless” in the wake of the Kerala actor assault case ver»»»
New India rural employment law promises modern, digitally governed system
India on Monday unveiled a sweeping redesign of India’s rural employment architecture, replacing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin): VB-G RAM G Act, 2025. Officials described the new law as»»»
SAS powers Nexent Bank Romania’s real-time credit decisioning transformation
To accelerate its digital transformation in Romania, Nexent Bank chose SAS, the global leader in data and AI, to overhaul its credit decisioning process and deliver a new standard of speed and efficiency. By running advanced scoring and behavior models on SAS® Viya®, the bank can now process loan a»»»
Towing of Stranded Tanker Near Ahotopol Begins
The towing of the stranded tanker Kairos near Ahtopol has begun Monday morning, with the 276-metre long vessel to be towed into the Bay of Burgas. A generator was delivered on Sunday, restoring the power supply to the vessel's two anchors. The Gambian-flagged oil tanker Kairos, owned by a Chinese c»»»
Guarantees of Ukraine's Non-Alignment With NATO One of Cornerstone Issues - Kremlin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The issue of guarantees of Kiev's non-alignment with NATO is one of cornerstone elements, it is subject to special discussion, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday. On Sunday, Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his readiness to refuse to join NATO if he receives security guar»»»
Sadyr Japarov receives credentials from new Japanese Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
President Sadyr Japarov received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Kyrgyzstan Ryuichi Hirano on the occasion of the presentation of his credentials and congratulated him on the beginning of his diplomatic mission in the country. The presidential press service reported. Sadyr »»»
IULIUS signs largest office leasing deal outside Bucharest in 2025 with Garmin relocation to UBC Cluj-Napoca
The business center developed by IULIUS nearby Iulius Mall Cluj, comprised of the United Business Center (UBC) office buildings, is consolidating its status as the leading IT hub in Transylvania by drawing new partnerships. Garmin, a company with a global presence, specializing in GPS technology an»»»
What to know about the US military's role in Syria after deadly IS attack
The death of two U.S. service members and one American civilian in an attack in Syria by an alleged member of the Islamic State group has drawn new attention to the presence of American forces in the country. Saturday's attack was the first with fatalities since the fall of Syrian President Bashar »»»
Devaluation of the Pound opens a wide gate for lucrative investments in Mega Real Estate Projects
In the early 1990s my neighbor told me that he and his family were moving to the 6th of October City. At the time it sounded like a risky move. Roads were not well connected to this area. Electricity, water and gas abundance, as well as, Security were all serious challenges. A few years later, huge»»»
Woman falls from Bengaluru hotel while trying to escape police inspection
A 21-year-old woman suffered serious injuries after falling from a fourth-floor hotel balcony in Bengaluru while allegedly attempting to climb down a drainpipe to escape a late-night police check. According to a complaint filed by her father, the woman was at Sea Esta Lodge in Brookefield with seve»»»
EGX Slips Marginally Despite Strong Foreign Inflows
Egypt’s stock market ended the week of 7–11 December slightly lower, weighed down by local profit-taking even as foreign investors returned in force. The benchmark EGX30 edged down 0.05% to 42,033.78 points, with losses shallow but broad, pointing to consolidation rather than a reversal after recen»»»
Egyptian-Built Hydropower Giant Becomes Beacon of African Renewable Growth
Tanzania’s Julius Nyerere Hydropower Plant and Dam, a flagship infrastructure project recognised by Engineering News-Record as the Best Project in the Water/Wastewater category this year, has emerged as a cornerstone of Africa’s renewable energy expansion and South-South industrial cooperation. The»»»
Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria: New Cabinet with This Parliament Is Highly Undesirable
As they met with President Rumen Radev for consultations Monday ahead of the handing of a government-forming mandate, Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) said that having a new cabinet with this Parliament is "highly undesirable". "A new government in this National Assembly is, in our»»»
Ugandan army admits holding priest who'd been missing for days
The Ugandan military has confirmed it is holding a Catholic priest who went missing nearly two weeks ago, accusing him of involvement in "violent subversive activities". In a brief statement, the military said Father Deusdedit Ssekabira had been arrested, was in "lawful custody" and would be charge»»»
PSG coach Enrique braces for ‘very close’ Intercontinental Cup final with Flamengo
Doha, Qatar: Reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain will face CR Flamengo in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025 final, with head coach Luis Enrique expecting a stern test against the in-form Brazilian side. As per the tournament format, the Parisians qualified directly for Wednesday’»»»
Merriam-Webster's 2025 Word of the Year Is 'Slop'
Creepy, zany and demonstrably fake content is often called “slop.” The word's proliferation online, in part thanks to the widespread availability of generative artificial intelligence, landed it the Merriam-Webster's 2025 word of the year. “It’s such an illustrative word,”"said Greg Barlow, Merriam»»»
Ukraine Peace Talks Stretch into Second Day at Start of Pivotal Week for Europe
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will resume talks with US President Donald Trump's envoys in Berlin on Monday, after the US side said a "lot of progress" had been made on ending Europe's deadliest conflict since World War Two. Zelenskiy will again meet US envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son»»»
The road to economic salvation between Tunisia & Egypt
FacebookTwitterWhatsAppLinkedinCopy URL Nations seek progress, in their quest to overcome problems and sufferance, the people could face new challenges or find solutions. Tunisia and Egypt are two recent examples of a fresh human experience. Both countries went through massive unrests in 2011 to pr»»»
Dubai economy seen growing 4.5% in 2026, driven by tourism, population and spending
Dubai: Dubai’s economy is forecast to expand by 4.5% in 2026, maintaining the same pace as 2025 and outperforming global growth trends, Emirates NBD said in its latest economic outlook. The expansion will be supported by ongoing strength across both the private and public sectors, continued recover»»»
Toxic air crisis hits Delhi as visibility collapses across north India
New Delhi and large parts of northern India were enveloped in toxic smog and dense fog on Monday, severely disrupting air and rail travel, triggering emergency pollution controls, and pushing courts to advise hybrid hearings as air quality plunged to hazardous levels. With visibility collapsing and»»»
Romanian consumers cut spending on non-essentials amid rising cost of living – EY Consumer Index
Amid persistent price increases and geopolitical uncertainty, Romanian consumers are adjusting their behaviour, cutting non-essential spending and focusing their budgets on essential goods and services. According to the EY Consumer Index Romania 2025, conducted for the fifth consecutive year during»»»
Toxic Smog Blankets New Delhi, Disrupting Travel and Plunging Air Quality to Hazardous Levels
Dense toxic smog blanketed India’s national capital Monday, pushing air pollution levels to their worst levels in weeks, disrupting travel and causing authorities to impose the strictest containment measures. More than 40 flights were cancelled and several dozens delayed. Over 50 trains arriving an»»»
‘Hero’ Who Disarmed Bondi Gunman Recovering After Surgery, Family Says
A Sydney resident who wrestled a gun from one of the alleged attackers during the mass shooting at Bondi Beach is recovering in hospital after undergoing surgery for bullet wounds to his arm and hand, his family said. Forty-three-year-old Ahmed al Ahmed was identified on social media as the bystand»»»
Netanyahu lashes out while world shows shock and sympathy over Australia shooting
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lashed out at Australia's leader on Sunday while nations expressed shock and sympathy over a mass shooting at a Jewish holiday event, saying he had warned Prime Minister Anthony Albanese that "your call for a Palestinian state pours fuel on the antisemitic »»»
Iraq's election result ratified, premiership remains up for grabs
The result of last month's parliamentary elections in Iraq was ratified by the Supreme Federal Court, confirming that the party of caretaker prime minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani won the largest number of seats — but not enough to assure him a second term. The court confirmed that the voting proce»»»
Ministry of Internal Affairs: Suspect detained for inciting mass riots - | 24.KG
The Investigative Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs is investigating a criminal case under Article 278 (Mass riots) of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. The investigation revealed that individuals in Bishkek organized gatherings, expressed disagreement with state policy, and, thro»»»
Neighbors of Alleged Bondi Gunmen Shocked by Deadly Rampage
Like many people in Sydney, Glenn Nelson spent his Sunday evening watching television coverage of a deadly shooting on the city's iconic Bondi Beach. But stepping onto his front porch, flanked by neatly trimmed box hedges, he saw armed police cordoning off the street before raiding the house opposi»»»
Math teacher in Bishkek school diagnosed with tuberculosis - | 24.KG
A mathematics teacher at Bishkek school No. 37 was diagnosed with open-form tuberculosis, parents reported to 24.kg news agency. The school has not been closed, they said. The school principal, Dinara Atantaeva, commented the situation: «Following the directive of the State Sanitary and Epidemiolog»»»
PM: Australia to try to strengthen gun laws following Bondi shooting - UPI.com
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to the media during a press conference on Monday, a day after a mass shooting at Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia. Photo by Steven Markham/EPA Dec. 15 (UPI) -- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Monday that his government will seek to strengthen »»»
Only about 9,000 people officially employed in Kyrgyzstan's garment industry - | 24.KG
Despite the fact that, according to various estimates, hundreds of thousands of people are employed in garment industry of Kyrgyzstan, only about 9,000 workers are officially registered and pay taxes and insurance premiums. Kubanychbek Isabekov, Deputy Chairman of the Tax Service, said on Birinchi »»»
EAEU customs authorities aim to reduce border checks to 10 minutes - | 24.KG
Customs authorities of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member states are aiming to reduce border inspection times to 10 minutes. The issue was discussed at the latest meeting of the joint board of Customs Services of the Union’s member states, held in Saint Petersburg. The meeting was attended b»»»
Silent demonstration in Budapest for the Szőlő street juvenile detention centre victims - photos
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