Novinite 9m

Nearly Eight Average Salaries Needed for a €1 Million Property in BulgariaOpinions

Bulgaria ranks as the least affordable country in the European Union for purchasing a €1 million property, with an average-income buyer needing the equivalent of 7.8 average salaries to cover the mortgage burden. The figure is the highest in the EU, while in Luxembourg the same type of property wou»»»

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BNE 14m

Russia puts Telegram founder Pavel Durov on international wanted list over terrorism allegations

Russia has charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with assisting terrorist activity and begun procedures to place him on an international wanted list, sharply escalating the Kremlin's confrontation with one of the country's most prominent technology entrepreneurs. Russia's Federal Security Service ac»»»

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Al Majalla 18m

Still alive: why the US-Saudi nuclear agreement remains possible

One of the Trump administration’s more measured hands in national security and foreign policy, US Ambassador to the United Nations Michael Waltz was rushed out in front of the cameras last week to extinguish a diplomatic fire. In live interviews with Face the Nation and Meet the Press, he was asked»»»

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Gulf News 19m

Ramayana crosses borders: Pakistani critics impressed by Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and stunning visuals

Dubai: The trailer of Ramayana, director Nitesh Tiwari's ambitious mythological epic, is winning praise beyond India's borders, with several Pakistani influencers and film commentators applauding its visuals, performances and cinematic scale. The trailer, unveiled this week, has generated widesprea»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 22m

Government "Remains Focused" on Recovery Plan Reforms and Investments

Bulgaria will continue implementing its national Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP), focusing on completing the remaining reforms and investments to secure the full amount of EU funding and deliver long-term benefits for citizens and businesses, the government said on Friday. The statement followed»»»

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The Peninsula 23m

Thousands cross into Spain's north Africa enclave in new migrant crisis

Ceuta, Spain: Thousands of migrants crossed overnight from Morocco into Spain's north Africa's Ceuta enclave as Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Friday arrived to manage one the largest migrant crisis on the country's border. In recent days, a total of around 40,000 migrants have crossed into the te»»»

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Arab News 29m

Fijian conjoined twins Jesipeli and Di Cecea arrive in Riyadh

RIYADH: Fijian conjoined twins Jesipeli and Di Cecea arrived today in Riyadh to undergo medical assessment at King Abdullah Specialized Children’s Hospital. Specialists at the hospital will determine whether they can undergo separation surgery, following directives from King Salman and Crown Prince»»»

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Gulf News 31m

60,000 migrants enter Spain's Ceuta as at least 34 die

Ceuta: Some 60,000 migrants have entered Spain's Ceuta from Morocco in the past 24 hours, Ceuta's president says. That is equivalent to 70% of the city's regular population. At least 34 migrants have died in the process. "The situation that Ceuta is going through is absolutely unsustainable," said »»»

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Dailynews Hungary 41m

Man in custody after attacking train conductor on Budapest-Vienna service

A Hungarian court has ordered the pre-trial detention of a man accused of violently attacking a train conductor on a Budapest–Vienna service, before allegedly threatening to kill the railway employee and resisting police officers at Komárom railway station. The Tatabánya District Court ordered the »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 46m

Defence Minister Stoyanov: No MiG-29 Talks with Poland Yet

Bulgaria has not opened talks with Poland on acquiring MiG-29 fighter jets because Warsaw has not responded to its inquiry, Minister of Defence Dimitar Stoyanov told Parliament on Friday. He was answering a question from Vazrazhdane MP Ivelin Parvanov during Question Time. Parvanov asked what price»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 46m

Defence Minister Backs Changes to Military Disability Pension Rules

The Defence Ministry will work towards removing military disability pensions from the category of unearned income, Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said during parliamentary question time on Friday. "We will work towards this goal. I am making that commitment," Stoyanov said in response to a quest»»»

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Sana 55m

Oil prices fall as supply concerns ease amid increased shipping flows

London, July 31 (SANA) Oil prices fell by more than $1 a barrel on Friday as increased supply flows through key maritime routes eased concerns over potential disruptions, despite continued geopolitical tensions in the region. Brent crude futures fell $1.03, or 1.2%, to $88 a barrel, while U.S. West»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 58m

Interior Minister Refers Magnitsky-Sanctioned Peevski to Audit Office over Suspected Discrepancies between Declared Assets, Income

Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev referred Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) Floor Leader Delyan Peevski to the National Audit Office over suspected discrepancies between the publicly declared assets and income of a public office holder and his actual lifestyle, the Interior Ministry said on »»»

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Naharnet 59m

Berri: Framework agreement was born dead and Israel has buried it

Speaker Nabih Berri’s meeting with President Joseph Aoun was to “clarify that Israel has no intention of actually withdrawing from Lebanon, and that Israel's non-compliance will prevent the agreement from being implemented,” visitors of Berri quoted him as saying, according to al-Akhbar newspaper. »»»

France24 1h

What we know about the Hamas disarmament deal announced by Trump

Palestinian militant group Hamas confirmed Friday that it had agreed to a deal with Israel that would lead to the group's disarmament in return for the gradual withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Gaza Strip. Here's what we know so far. Hamas said on Friday it agreed to a deal to end the war with »»»

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UPI 1h

Southport killer charged with aggravated battery, weapons offenses - UPI.com

British teen Axel Rudakubana, who was convicted of murdering three young girls in a knife rampage at a Taylor Swift-themed dance workshop in Southport in summer 2024, has been charged with new assault and weapons offenses. File photo courtesy Merseyside Police July 31 (UPI) -- The British teen serv»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Interior Minister Refers Peevski to Audit Office over Suspected Discrepancies between Declared Assets, Income

Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev referred Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) Floor Leader Delyan Peevski to the National Audit Office over suspected discrepancies between the publicly declared assets and income of a public office holder and his actual lifestyle, the Interior Ministry said on »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

New intelligence body meets in 'spy paradise' Japan

Tokyo: Japan's National Intelligence Bureau held its first meeting Friday, a body aimed at centralising information-gathering and addressing accusations that the country is a "spy paradise". Under a bill enacted in May, Japan has upgraded an existing intelligence body to serve as the central comman»»»

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France24 1h

Spain says almost 50,000 migrants crossed Morocco-Ceuta border over past 24 hours

Around 49,000 migrants have crossed ​into ‌the enclave of ‌Ceuta ​in North Africa over the past 24 ​hours, ​according to Spain's ​Interior ​Ministry on Friday. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is set to arrive in the city later in the day.  Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez »»»

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Novinite 1h

Progressive Bulgaria Claims Early Reform Success

Progressive Bulgaria parliamentary group leader Petar Vitanov said the first three months of the new parliament marked only the beginning of the governing majority's work, warning that there was no room for complacency despite what he described as significant legislative achievements. Speaking from»»»

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Novinite 1h

DB Calls for Deputy PM Hristov’s Resignation

Democratic Bulgaria (DB) called for the resignation of Deputy Prime Minister Ivo Hristov, accusing the government of operating without a clear management program and criticizing its domestic and foreign policies. The demand was presented by DB MP Nadezhda Yordanova, who read a declaration on behalf»»»

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Novinite 1h

Bulgaria: Interior Minister Seeks Audit of Peevski’s Declared Wealth

Bulgaria’s Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev has submitted a report to the Court of Auditors over what he described as a possible discrepancy between the declared income and assets of a public figure and their actual lifestyle. The report refers to Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) leader and»»»

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Arab News 1h

Trump convenes Cabinet at Camp David amid simmering Iran war

WASHINGTON: President ‌Donald Trump convenes a Cabinet meeting on Friday at his Camp David retreat as he grapples with how to resolve his war against Iran and bring down gasoline prices that are threatening Republicans in November midterm elections. Unlike some past presidents, Trump has largely st»»»

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Gulf News 1h

More patients lift PureHealth profit 20%

Abu Dhabi: PureHealth’s net profit increased 20% year on year to Dh1.2 billion in the first half of 2026, supported by higher patient activity in the UAE, international expansion and continued growth across its insurance business. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Revenu»»»

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Novinite 1h

Bulgaria Raises Natural Gas Price by 4.5% in AugustOpinions

Bulgaria’s Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) approved a 4.5% increase in the price of natural gas for August, setting the rate at 39.43 euros per megawatt-hour, excluding access, transmission, excise and VAT costs. The new price will apply to sales by Bulgargaz to end suppliers and to c»»»

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Novinite 1h

Brussels Unlocks Nearly €900 Million for Bulgaria After ReformsOpinions

The European Commission has transferred €896 million to Bulgaria under the fourth payment from the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), following progress on a number of reforms and investments included in the country’s recovery plan. The payment is part of more than €1.86 billion in RRF funds r»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Biggest Crisis Since 2021: What's Going on in Spain's Ceuta and Why Migration Pressure is Rising

Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta has been overwhelmed by an unprecedented wave of migration from Morocco, turning a long-running border problem into a major security, humanitarian and political crisis. Around 49,000 people crossed into Ceuta by land and sea in a single day, according to the l»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Cauvery protests force theatres across Karnataka to suspend screenings of Thalapathy Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan'

Dubai: Protests over the long-running Cauvery river water-sharing dispute have disrupted screenings of Thalapathy Vijay's latest film, Jana Nayagan, across Karnataka, with several theatres voluntarily suspending shows as a precaution against possible unrest. The film, which was released on July 23,»»»

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RT 1h

Trump pours cold water on Kiev’s Patriot dream

US President Donald Trump has cast doubt on whether Washington will allow Ukraine to manufacture Patriot interceptor missiles, despite previously promising to grant Kiev a production license. Trump told the Financial Times in a telephone interview on Thursday that he was “not sure” whether Ukraine »»»

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Tanjug 1h

Djedovic Handanovic, US envoy discuss NIS issue

BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic spoke with the special envoy for energy integration at the US Department of Energy, Joshua Volz, on Thursday to discuss the issue of the Serbian oil company NIS, which is under US sanctions due to its Russian majority own»»»

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Arab News 1h

Saudi Arabia rediscovers clay as ancient building material finds new role in Vision 2030 projects

RIYADH: Clay has shaped Saudi Arabia’s architecture for centuries. Now, as the Kingdom’s construction boom accelerates, the ancient material is making a comeback in luxury hotels, cultural landmarks and modern homes as developers seek healthier, lower-carbon building finishes. The renewed interest »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Varna Launches New TTickets Public Transport App

Varna's municipal transport operator has launched TTickets Varna, a new mobile app that combines ticket purchasing and real-time public transport information into a single platform, Varna Municipality said on Friday. Available on the App Store and Google Play, the app replaces the separate Ticket V»»»

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Gulf News 2h

From a tiny home to global recognition: Kerala's cardboard robot boy Levin Paulose continues to inspire after his remarkable inventions

Dubai: The remarkable journey of Kerala schoolboy Levin Paulose continues to inspire thousands after his cardboard humanoid robot and other homemade inventions captured widespread attention online. Beyond the ingenious creations themselves, it is the story behind the young innovator that has touche»»»

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Arab News 2h

At least 18 die after breach of border between Morocco and Spanish exclave of Ceuta

CEUTA, Spain: At least 18 migrants died trying to reach the Spanish territory of Ceuta after thousands of people breached the frontier with Morocco and poured into the tiny Spanish territory. The border crisis boiled over Thursday and overnight. Spain’s state broadcaster RTVE broadcast images of bu»»»

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Naharnet 2h

Salam holds meeting on recovery projects in pilot zones

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Friday held a central meeting dedicated to discussing the launch of recovery projects in the so-called pilot zones in south Lebanon, as part of the first phase of a return and recovery plan. Salam stressed the importance of intensifying coordination among all relevant »»»

Gulf News 2h

EU accuses Temu of hindering raid in Ireland

Brussels: The European Union on Friday accused Temu of failing to hand over information during an inspection as part of a probe into the Chinese-owned online retailer. The EU's powerful antitrust sheriff said it carried out surprise raids between December 2 and 5, 2025, seeking evidence in an inves»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Leaders of Central Asian states and Azerbaijan sign Cholpon-Ata Declaration - | 24.KG

The Heads of the Central Asian countries and Azerbaijan have signed the Cholpon-Ata Declaration. According to President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, the document sets out the countries’ common approaches to further development of regional cooperation. Following the signing, Japarov declared the mee»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan support Kyrgyzstan's initiative on single tourist visa - | 24.KG

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan supported Kyrgyzstan’s initiative to introduce a single tourist visa for foreign citizens wishing to travel to Central Asian countries. President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov announced at an informal consultative meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia and Azerbaijan »»»

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Dailynews Hungary 2h

Critical situation: PM Magyar and MOL CEO on Hungary's fuel supplies, Russian oil, power station and tourist boats

Hungary is preparing for a critical period in its energy system after Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced that the Paks Nuclear Power Plant is expected to be shut down from Monday due to the Danube’s exceptionally low water level. Speaking alongside MOL Chairman and CEO Zsolt Hernádi on Friday, t»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Iran Warns US to “Pay Heavy Price” for Killing Civilians

Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has strongly condemned the latest US missile strikes on the residential areas in southern Iran, warning that Washington “will pay the price” for these crimes. In a post on his X account, Ghalibaf denounced the US attack on civilian homes on»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Pax Silica and the water question: Central Luzon has water — the real question is how to manage it

The loudest argument against Pax Silica is increasingly becoming a simple one: “There won’t be enough water.” That concern should not be dismissed. But neither should it be allowed to become an argument against the Philippines joining the global AI economy. The more important question is: Does Cent»»»

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Daily News Egypt 2h

Egypt approves TMG’s 506-acre ‘The Spine’ investment zone in New Cairo

Egypt’s Cabinet has approved the establishment of a special investment zone, The Spine, within the Madinaty development in New Cairo, paving the way for one of the country’s largest mixed-use investment projects with planned investments of approximately EGP 1.4tn. The decision, approved during the »»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Ilham Aliyev invites Sadyr Japarov to Azerbaijan for state visit - | 24.KG

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev invited President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov to visit Azerbaijan on a state visit. He made the statement during a joint press statement following talks in Cholpon-Ata. «For my part, I would like to invite you to visit Azerbaijan again on a state visit at a time c»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Pakistan rescuers find 4 bodies as search for remaining 6 climbers continues on Broad Peak

Rescuers searching for 10 climbers missing after an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak located four bodies Friday and were continuing to search for the other six despite adverse weather that hampered helicopter flights, officials said. Efforts were underway to retrieve the bodies of the four climbe»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Etihad flight from Pakistan to Abu Dhabi returns after take-off due to technical issue

Abu Dhabi: An Etihad Airways flight travelling from Karachi to Abu Dhabi returned to its departure airport shortly after take-off on Friday, July 31, after the airline identified a technical issue. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The airline confirmed that flight EY299»»»

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Arab News 2h

Saudi gold market to outshine regional peers: World Gold Council

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is poised to outperform other Middle Eastern gold markets in the coming months as resilient domestic demand and rising investor interest offset weaker jewelry consumption, according to the World Gold Council. The Kingdom’s gold market is benefiting from a growing shift toward i»»»

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Arab News 2h

Jaissle has a lot to prove at Newcastle after Asian success

LONDON: It’s not just Newcastle United fans who will be scrutinizing Matthias Jaissle in the coming days and weeks. Fans around the world, and especially Saudi Arabia, will be curious to see if he can translate his success in Asia to the unforgiving English Premier League. At just 38, the German le»»»

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Arab News 2h

Jaissle has a lot to prove at Newcastle after Asian success

LONDON: It’s not just Newcastle United fans who will be scrutinizing Matthias Jaissle in the coming days and weeks. Fans around the world, and especially Saudi Arabia, will be curious to see if he can translate his success in Asia to the unforgiving English Premier League. At just 38, the German le»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Pakistan rescuers find 4 bodies as search for 10 missing climbers continues on Broad Peak

Rescuers searching for 10 climbers missing after an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak located four bodies Friday and were continuing to search for the other six despite adverse weather that hampered helicopter flights, officials said. Efforts were underway to retrieve the bodies of the four climbe»»»

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Al Manar 2h

10 Palestinians, Including Four Children, Injured as Israeli Settlers Raid Nablus Towns

Ten Palestinians, including four children, were injured during a raid by Israeli settlers and occupation army forces targeting the Junaid neighborhood west of Nablus, the Palestinian Red Crescent said on Friday, as renewed clashes erupted in the area. Dozens of settlers, escorted by Israeli militar»»»

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