Prime Minister Péter Magyar described his audience with Pope Leo XIV as open and friendly in remarks to journalists on Thursday in Vatican City, following a private meeting with the head of the Catholic Church. The Prime Minister invited the Pope to visit Hungary and presented the Roman Catholic po»»»

The parliamentary Committee on Labour, Demographic and Social Policy adopted at second reading amendments to the Labour Code on Thursday. The amendments were approved with Progressive Bulgaria's (PB) votes, with no changes compared with the amendments adopted at first reading. The bill provides for»»»

WASHINGTON: Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that he is ready to work with U.S. President Donald Trump to steer the giant ship of China-U.S. relationship on a steady course toward the future. Addressing an arrival ceremony at the White House, Xi said that he is visiting the United Stat»»»

PoliticsGermanyThe German Economy: A silver lining on the horizon?Sabine KinkartzGermany's economy is growing again, but recovery remains on shaky ground. High government spending is keeping the economy afloat, while energy prices, a shortage of skilled workers and debt continue to weigh on it. htt»»»

Arab Finance: Egypt has led Africa’s hotel development pipeline for a ninth consecutive year, with 185 hotels and resorts, comprising about 46,000 rooms in 2026, according to figures from W Hospitality Group highlighted by the Egyptian Cabinet Media Center. The pipeline grew from 143 properties and»»»

NEW YORK - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met on Thursday in New York with Russian FM Sergey Lavrov to discuss energy security in the context of the global crisis in the sector, and expressed the hope Serbia would sign a new contract on a gas arrangement with the Russian Federation by the end o»»»

TUNIS, Sept. 24, 2026 (TAP) - Plastic pollution costs Tunisia between $170 million and $560 million annually (about TND 502.5 million to TND 1.655 billion), according to a new report by Greenpeace Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The report...»»»

DOHA: QC Talks brought together Chairperson of Qatar Museums HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and President of the Institut du monde arabe in Paris, Anne-Claire Legendre, for a public conversation titled Culture as Diplomat: How Cultural Institutions Shape International Relatio»»»

Bulgaria supports European unity and, in this regard, has endorsed the declaration on Ukraine published by the United Nations, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a written statement on Thursday. More than 50 countries signed the declaration, published prior to a meeting of the UN Security Coun»»»

Damascus, Sep. 24 (SANA) Finance Minister Mohammad Yisr Barnieh discussed with an International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission its preliminary report on technical assistance for government finance statistics and reviewed the outcomes of consultations and initial findings based on the Government Financ»»»

EU data protection chief Wojciech Wiewiórowski has joined trade unions and privacy activists in their concerns over the bloc’s ‘Digital Omnibus’ — which includes amendments to EU privacy rules that may allow data harvesting from workers without their permission to feed AI models. “When it comes to »»»

More than 85 productive families showcase traditional seafood products in Kalba Dubai: Kalba’s inaugural Jashe and Sahnah Festival has opened, bringing together more than 85 productive families in a new initiative aimed at preserving the UAE’s east coast maritime and culinary heritage while creatin»»»

New York: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani attended Thursday a breakfast banquet titled "Fostering Europe-Gulf Partnerships for Regional Security and Prosperity". The function was hosted by the Atlantic Council and the Antenna»»»

NEW YORK - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met on Thursday in New York with German FM Johann Wadephul, noting that Serbia wants to continue to develop its relations with Germany as one of its most important European partners through even stronger political, economic and regional cooperation. "An»»»

Bulgaria has joined a joint declaration at the United Nations supporting Ukraine and condemning Russia’s war of aggression, according to the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The statement, presented in New York ahead of a UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine, is backed by 51 nations and the»»»

The Vatican’s recent excommunication of followers of a Catholic splinter sect, the Society of Saint Pius X, has revived a longstanding feud within the Roman Catholic Church ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s state visit to France. The ultra-conservative group has established an extensive network of schools an»»»

The European Union on Thursday imposed sanctions on Russian commentator Xenia Fedorova, whom France expelled in August over claims that she was disseminating "pro-Russian narratives" in the country.  Xenia Fedorova is now subject to European sanctions. The European Union has decided to sa»»»

UNITED NATIONS, (Sputnik) - The policy of Israel will ultimately lead to the destruction of the two-state solution, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas warned on Thursday. "We have long warned the international community through the United Nations General Assembly [UNGA] and through the [UN] Securi»»»

Opposition GERB and Democratic Bulgaria (DB) criticized the government’s proposed tax changes for 2027, raising concerns over new tax burdens, the lack of a clear strategy to reduce the budget deficit and measures affecting businesses and electric car owners. GERB MP and former finance minister Tem»»»

Beijing: China today launched a new set of remote sensing satellites from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi Province, northern China. The satellites belonging to the Yaogan-40 04 group successfully entered their pre-determined orbits aboard a modified Long March-6 carrier rocket. These »»»

MOSCOW, September 24 (Sputnik) - A US Bombardier ARTEMIS II reconnaissance aircraft has completed a patrol mission over the Black Sea nearly nine hours after takeoff, according to flight data analyzed by Sputnik. The aircraft landed in Romania after spending approximately nine hours circling over t»»»

MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - The European Union is concerned by reports of a possible US ban on diesel exports, including to EU countries, and is in contact with the US administration on the matter, European Commission spokesman Olof Gill said on Thursday. "The European Union views with concern the reported»»»

WASHINGTON, (Sputnik) - Calls to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) in the United States are echoed by 23 states that urge the US Congress to take relevant measures to control the technology, ABC News reported on Thursday. The call is being led by the attorneys general of 23 states, the District»»»

The Varna Administrative Court has ordered expert assessments in two of the cases concerning the removal of buildings in the Baba Alino area, the court's press service said. The court heard in open sessions three of the 12 cases brought by Forest Club Varna and Venedikt 02 against orders by the May»»»

Berlin: Researchers at Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg in Germany have developed a method for the early detection of basal cell carcinoma, combining advanced imaging technology with artificial intelligence. A feasibility study demonstrated the possibility of detecting cancerous tu»»»

An OpenAI artificial intelligence agent “infiltrated” an Australian government health portal in what is believed to be the world’s first publicly reported AI-led hack of a state website. The IT giant kept the breach quiet for nearly three months after its agent accessed restricted files, Prime Mini»»»

European Commission president and unelected de facto “queen” of Europe, Ursula von der Leyen, can’t get enough of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Her annual “State of the European Union” address last week should have been called “State of my crush on Mark Carney.” It seemed to transform into o»»»

The menu and red-themed decor will draw on traditions from both countries US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will host Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, at a White House state dinner on Thursday, bringing together American ingredients, Chinese flavours and »»»

BREAKING NEWSGCAA says suspension of flights to and from UAE takes effect September 24 Abu Dhabi: The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced the suspension of flights operated by Iranian airlines to and from the UAE, effective today, Thursday, 24th September, until further notice. The GC»»»

New York: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, met on Thursday with Pakistani Foreign Minister, Muhammad Ishaq Dar on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA). During the meeting, they discussed the free trade agreement between»»»

Hungary’s oldest brokerage firm has poured cold water on hopes of early euro adoption, warning that the earliest realistic date for joining the single currency is much later than the Tisza government promised. Tisza’s 2030 ambition meets scepticism Following their landslide election victory, Péter »»»

Move comes after judge ordered that their access be restored Washington: CNN, MS NOW and Politico requested an urgent court hearing on Thursday after their reporters were barred from the White House despite a judge’s order that their access be restored. “This morning journalists from each of CNN, M»»»

From 9-11 September, Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen seized the towns of Hays, al-Khokha, al-Mokha and Dhubab, advanced onto Zuqar and Hunaish Islands, and reached Mayyun/Perim Island in the middle of the Bab al-Mandab Strait. Within days, they occupied most of Yemen’s south-western coastline al»»»

At first glance, Washington's decision not to fight the Houthis is puzzling. After all, it was US President Donald Trump who decided to put the Yemeni rebel group back on the US list of Foreign Terrorist Organisations, launched a sweeping air campaign against them in 2025, and threatened them with »»»

Washington, United States: CNN, MS NOW and Politico requested an urgent court hearing on Thursday after their reporters were barred from the White House despite a judge's order that their access be restored. "This morning journalists from each of CNN, MS NOW, and Politico attempted to enter the Whi»»»

Hungary’s oldest brokerage firm has poured cold water on hopes of early euro adoption, warning that the earliest realistic date for joining the single currency is 2033. Tisza’s 2030 ambition meets scepticism Following their landslide election victory, Péter Magyar and the Tisza party spoke of intro»»»

In a statement on Thursday, Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov said he would take defensive steps against the actions of former prosecutor general Borislav Sarafov in accordance with the law, without using the media for that purpose. He was referring to an open letter from Sarafov - currently an inv»»»

As part of Mediascope’s continued international growth strategy, the agency is excited to announce the appointment of Ulrik Rasmussen as Board Member. He will support the Board with corporate and commercial strategic plans. Ulrik Rasmussen is Partner and Global Head of the Real Estate and Sports Pr»»»

A Ukrainian man has stabbed five people at a Catholic convent in southeastern Poland, according to local police. The attack occurred at around 9:30 AM on Thursday inside a church at the Benedictine Sisters’ abbey in Jaroslaw, in Poland’s Podkarpackie region, which borders Ukraine. Local media repor»»»

Damascus, Sept. 24 (SANA) Syria’s tax authority is reviewing investment tax incentives as part of changes to the country’s tax system following recommendations from the International Monetary Fund, the Finance Ministry said Thursday.The IMF recommendations cover tax disclosure, stronger voluntary c»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday. US First Lady Melania Trump and Chinese First Lady Peng Liyuan were also present. US President Donald Trump will treat Chinese President Xi Jinping to dishes that blend American an»»»

Minister of Agriculture and Food Plamen Abrovski announced during Thursday's hearing held by the parliamentary Committee on Agriculture, Food and Forestry that a vaccination plan against sheep and goat pox has been drawn up and published for public consultation for the first time in Bulgaria. The c»»»

UK Defense Senior Advisor to the Middle East and North Africa (DSAME), Vice Admiral Edward Ahlgren, concluded a two-day visit to Lebanon on September 23, the British embassy in Lebanon said. Ahlgren met President Joseph Aoun, Defense Minister Michel Menassa and Lebanese Army Commander General Rodol»»»

Doha: The Meteorological Department predicted that the weather on the coast tonight, until six o'clock in the morning tomorrow, Friday, will be relatively humid, accompanied by suspended dust that will later turn into light fog in some areas. Over the open sea, it will be accompanied at times by su»»»

Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missiles as Iran warns the conflict could spread further The US-Iran conflict entered a tense diplomatic and economic phase on Thursday, with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian using his address to the United Nations to reject US pressure while leaving the door open »»»

NEW YORK - Serbian caretaker FM Marko Djuric met on Thursday in New York with the FM of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Denzil Douglas, with whom he signed a MoU on establishing a mechanism of political consultations between the foreign ministries of the two countries. Djuric noted Serbia’»»»

Pakistan launched air strikes Thursday on 10 sites in Afghanistan in what Islamabad said was a retaliation for a drone attack by Afghanistan's Taliban forces on a border post. A Taliban government spokesman denied the allegation and said Pakistan's latest strikes killed four civilians in Afghanista»»»

NEW YORK: The State of Qatar participated in a high-level ministerial event titled 'Call to Action for Palestinian Children in the West Bank and Gaza', held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Mar»»»

Education and Science Minister Georgi Valchev took part in the opening ceremony of the International Conference on Economics, Business and Management - ICEBM in Varna on Thursday. “The future of science lies in interdisciplinary research conducted by people with different areas of expertise if we w»»»

The EU is committing “theft” by handing over profits from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said. Some $300 billion in Moscow’s funds were blocked by the US and EU after the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in February 2022. Around $240 billion of the sum is st»»»