Russian-linked forensic technology reached Hungarian police
A company selling powerful digital forensic tools to law-enforcement agencies across Europe — including the Hungarian police — has been accused by US authorities of concealing its Russian ownership and the fact that its software was developed in Russia. The case has raised fresh questions over Russ»»»
Labour and Social Policy Minister Outlines Idea of Codifying Social Support Legislation
Bulgaria’s Labour and Social Policy Minister Nataliya Efremova Tuesday outlined the idea of codifying legislation in the field of social support. The aim is to establish a more logical system by making existing measures more consistent and easier to understand, she added. Efremova was speaking at a»»»
Mystery over UK airbase scare after reports no explosives found
Fairford, United Kingdom: A UK probe into a suspected bomb plot at an airbase used by the United States was mired in confusion on Tuesday, after media reported no explosives were detected in vehicles seized nearby. As armed guards maintained a cordon around a nearby village, Washington questioned t»»»
North Korean DMZ landmine blasts 'violation of armistice': Seoul
Seoul: The blasts that wounded three soldiers from the Republic of Korea last week were apparently caused by North Korean mines, Seoul said Tuesday, accusing Pyongyang of an armistice violation and warning of "corresponding measures". One soldier lost a foot due to the explosions in the Demilitaris»»»
Gallant says main plan was walkie-talkie attack on Hezbollah, Netanyahu blocked it
Two years after Israel’s pager operation against Hezbollah, new details are emerging about the steps Israel took before thousands of devices carried by Hezbollah members exploded across Lebanon. Among them, according to former defense minister Yoav Gallant, was the killing of a Hezbollah member who»»»
Iranian spokesman advises Americans to reconsider their leaders
Gen. Hossein Mohebbi, spokesman for the Revolutionary Guard, held a news conference dubbed “A letter to the American people” in Tehran, Iran's capital. He said that the only way for the war to end is for Washington to admit defeat and leave — a message apparently meant for the U.S. public just week»»»
Russia limits cash ruble exports to Kyrgyzstan to 1 million - | 24.KG
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree tightening the rules for taking cash rubles out of the country. Individuals are now prohibited from exporting more than 1 million rubles in cash to EAEU member states, including Kyrgyzstan, with certain exceptions. Amounts exceeding 1 million rub»»»
EU seeks energy alternatives after spending over $113B extra since Iran war began
European Union nations have spent over an extra 100 billion euros ($113.5 billion) on energy imports since the outbreak of the Iran war, pushing politicians to seek alternatives to fossil fuels as prices skyrocket. Consumers in some European countries pay nearly 50% more at the pump, equivalent to »»»
Waste sorting facility opened in Orlovka city - | 24.KG
A new waste sorting facility has been launched in Orlovka. It can process up to 8 tonnes of municipal solid waste per hour and is expected to reduce the burden on the city landfill, where fires had previously occurred regularly, the City Hall reported. The facility was built directly on the landfil»»»
Iran's currency hits new record low, as war erodes Iran's economic stability
Iran's currency fell to a new record low on Tuesday, with traders in Tehran exchanging more than 2.5 million rials to the U.S. dollar in a stark reflection of how the war in the Middle East has steadily eroded the Iranian economy. The latest decline came just 27 days after the rial hit its previous»»»
Managing rainfall through technology, bricks could reduce flooding in Gulf region
LAS VEGAS: As climate patterns shift and extreme weather events increasingly threaten urban centers across the Middle East, city planners are turning to innovative software to simulate disasters before they strike.New technology, known as advanced catchment modelling, is being used to map the flow »»»
Gulf News Edufair Dubai unveils 2026 seminar agenda
Three-day event to guide students on degrees, careers, AI and global study paths Gulf News Edufair Dubai has unveiled a comprehensive seminar agenda tackling key questions around higher education, career choices, global study pathways, professional qualifications, AI and the transition from school »»»
Oura puts $2.2 billion IPO on hold as US listing market turns uncertain
Smart-ring maker had strong investor demand but chose to postpone its Nasdaq debut Health and fitness ring-maker Oura Inc. will delay its planned initial public offering on Nasdaq due to uncertainty in the market for first time offerings. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balance»»»
Thirteen electoral lists approved to date, one withdrawn
BELGRADE - To date, Serbia's national electoral commission has approved 13 lists for the October 25 early parliamentary polls. Meanwhile, one of the electoral lists has been withdrawn. Five of the remaining 12 lists are national minority lists. The deadline for submitting electoral lists expires on»»»
Cabinet Chairman orders construction of school, hospital in Belovodskoye - | 24.KG
Cabinet Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev inspected healthcare and education facilities during a working visit to Moskovsky district of Chui region on September 29. Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh Marlen Mamataliev and several MPs also visited the district, the Cabinet’s press service reported. In the vil»»»
Report: Aoun, Salam pressing for withdrawal from new pilot zone
President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam “have begun admitting in their private circles and to close associates that the Lebanese-Israeli negotiations have failed to stop the aggression and end the Israeli occupation,” al-Binaa newspaper reported on Tuesday. They are trying to convince »»»
Democratic Bulgaria Proposes EUR 1,000 State Account for Every Baby Born from 2027
Democratic Bulgaria (DB) held a press conference here on Tuesday, at which DB MPs Ivaylo Mirchev and Bozhidar Bozhanov presented their party's proposal to have the State open a personal account with EUR 1,000 for all babies born after January 1, 2027. The initiative called Future Account proposes t»»»
The Entrepreneur who is building a new standard for education across the Middle East
Building teacher-first, AI-ready classrooms from the Gulf to the globe Oil wealth and rapid infrastructure booms have long defined the Gulf's growth story. Alongside it, a different kind of progress has been taking shape, built on textbooks, teacher training, and the systems that shape how children»»»
Lavrov on Poland's Proposal on Patriot Missiles: Study Russia's Military Doctrine
ISTRA, Russia (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Tuesday called for studying Russia's military doctrine, commenting on Poland's proposal to host Patriot missile production on its territory. On Europe"Listen, we have a doctrine on this matter. A military doctrine that [Russian] Pr»»»
Indian delegation in Pakistan for Shanghai Cooperation Organisation talks
Senior official leads delegation to key meeting as Islamabad prepares for 2027 summit Dubai: A senior Indian official is visiting Pakistan for the first time since last year’s brief conflict between the two neighbours, leading a delegation to a key Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting in Islam»»»
Potatoes at 16 soms barely profitable: Six-month import ban proposed - | 24.KG
It is proposed to impose a six-month ban on potato imports in Kyrgyzstan. A draft Cabinet of Ministers resolution to this effect has been submitted for public discussion. According to the explanatory note, the restriction is intended to support local farmers and facilitate the sale of domestically »»»
New 750-seat school completed in Dostuk village - | 24.KG
In accordance with an instruction from President Sadyr Japarov, the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic has completed construction of a new 750-seat school in Dostuk village, Pervomaisky district. Construction of the facility began in Februar»»»
Qatar’s AI mandate seeks human element within collective
Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and data infrastructure are placing digital sovereignty and national control of technology at the center of its digital transformation, according to CEO and Managing Partner for Artefact in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, Rahul»»»
UAE rejects Iran’s occupation of three islands, calls for talks or ICJ ruling at UN General Assembly
UAE reaffirms rejection of Iran’s island claim, calls for negotiations or court ruling Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State, affirmed in the UAE's statement at the High-Level General Debate of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly that “our region and the world are undergoi»»»
Majid Al Futtaim launches ELMNT33° at Mall of Egypt with EGP 457M investment Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Majid Al Futtaim has launched ELMNT33° at Mall of Egypt with total investments of EGP 457 million, according to an emailed press release. The launch expands the UAE-based group’s portfolio of integrated retail and lifestyle destinations in the Egyptian market. This is part of Majid Al»»»
5-year high in Hungary: New-build homes flood the market as prices show signs of cooling
The supply of new-build homes for sale in Hungary has reached a five-year high, with buyers currently able to choose from around 10,700 advertised flats and houses across the country, according to fresh data from property website ingatlan.com. At the same time, price growth is slowing in the cheape»»»
Talant Mamytov and Kanybek Tumanbaev visit Industrial Park in Mailuu-Suu - | 24.KG
Talant Mamytov, a Zhogorku Kenesh deputy and head of Yntymak-Mekenchil parliamentary group, together with Kanybek Tumanbaev, head of the Presidential Affairs Department, visited the industrial park in the town of Mailuu-Suu, Jalal-Abad region. During the visit, they reviewed the current status of t»»»
Global trade remains resilient despite Iran war, Russia's war in Ukraine, COVID and Trump's tariffs
TradeNorth AmericaGlobal trade weathers Iran, Ukraine and Trump's tariffsNik MartinOver the past six years, COVID, two wars and Donald Trump's tariffs have shaken world trade. With globalization already stalling, is this a temporary shock or the start of a great reversal? https://p.dw.com/p/5MxFLDe»»»
Ashghal commences Hamad General Hospital development project
Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ has announced the commencement of the Hamad General Hospital (HGH) Development Project, in cooperation and coordination with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), at a total cost of approximately QR 1.179 billion. The project aims to comprehensively deve»»»
More Bulgarians Travel Abroad in August, While Foreign Visits DeclineOpinions
More than 1.1 million Bulgarian citizens traveled abroad in August, while nearly 38% of foreign visits to Bulgaria were transit crossings The number of trips by Bulgarian citizens abroad increased by 3.5% year-on-year in August, reaching 1,116,200, according to preliminary data from Bulgaria’s Nati»»»
Bulgaria Has Some of EU’s Highest Share of People That Are Indifferent to Food Waste
Forty-seven percent of Bulgarians are indifferent to food waste, placing the country among the European Union countries with the highest share of such behavior, it was revealed at an international conference, titled “Food for Tomorrow: Solutions for People and the Planet,” held at the Sofia Univers»»»
41 children died at the hands of criminals in Kyrgyzstan in 2026 - | 24.KG
In January—August 2026, law enforcement agencies identified 15,330 offenders, 11.7 percent more than in the same period of 2025, when 13,729 people were identified. The National Statistical Committee reported, citing data from the Prosecutor General’s Office. Female crime also showed a notable incr»»»
Media Review: September 29
OVERVIEW On Tuesday, Bulgarian media focus on proposed tax changes, the new minimum wage mechanism and the finance and economy measures of the government in general. ECONOMY In an interview for Bulgarian National Television’s morning programme Labour and Social Policy Minister Nataliya Efremova sai»»»
Romanian trust services startup Simplifi launches platform, targets 2 million users
Simplifi, a new Romanian company operating in trust services and digital document workflows, has officially launched its platform and aims to reach 2 million users over the next two years. The platform targets mainly SMEs, offering electronic signing and document workflow tools without the need for»»»
NATO urges calm, says Russian hybrid campaign not stopping Ukraine support
BRUSSELS: NATO chief Mark Rutte urged “calm” Tuesday over Russia’s campaign of sabotage in Europe, saying it was failing to undercut support for Ukraine. Estonia earlier Tuesday became the latest country to officially blame Russia for such an incident, saying Moscow’s “special services” had ordered»»»
Iran War Is ‘Defining Confrontation’ Toward a Genuinely Multipolar World Order: Mohammad Marandi
“If the United States fails – and it will – it will be a diminished power. It won’t collapse or go away, but it will be diminished. And the rise of a multipolar world will be strengthened; it will benefit enormously,” the prolific political analyst told Sputnik on the sidelines of the Valdai Discus»»»
Pet products retailer Fressnapf leases Bucharest office as Romanian operations expand
Fressnapf Romania has leased office space at Hermes Business Campus in Bucharest’s Dimitrie Pompeiu area, in a transaction advised by Fortim Trusted Advisors, a member of the BNP Paribas Real Estate Alliance. The new office is the company’s first permanent base in Romania, following a period in whi»»»
30 days offline: Could UAE teens give up social media?
Teens share what they think they would gain and lose by stepping away from social media Dubai: Social media has become deeply woven into the daily lives of teenagers, from keeping up with friends and school activities to following news, discovering opportunities, and simply passing time. But what w»»»
“Abu Dhabi is different, Abu Dhabi is the difference," says the Chairman of Energy department.
Abu Dhabi showcases a human city where liveability and opportunity converge at LIVEX 2026 Abu Dhabi- Abu Dhabi opened doors to The Liveability and Investment Exhibition (LIVEX 2026) on Tuesday, showcasing the emirate as one of the world’s most liveable and lovable cities. Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa, C»»»
AI: Concern grows as Germany plans to double data center capacity
PoliticsGermanyAI: Germany plans to double data center capacity Muna TurkiGermany is rewriting the rules to attract data center investment from AI companies. But local communities are becoming increasingly skeptical. https://p.dw.com/p/5NBdtA Google hyperscale data center is being built in Dietzenb»»»
Egyptian food industry exports reach US$ 6.9 billion in 2025: Report
The Egyptian Cabinet’s Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC) released a new report on Monday on Sustainable Food Industries, reviewing the current state of Egypt’s food industry sector and its role in supporting food security and economic growth. The report noted that the value of Egyptian»»»
Romanian startup Kyndred secures EUR 500,000 from EGV to develop AI companion platform
Early Game Ventures has invested EUR 500,000 in a pre-seed round in Kyndred, a Romanian startup developing AI-based digital companions. The company was founded by Alex Băraru and Rareș Moșescu, who previously built Meditații.ro and say their earlier business generated more than EUR 15 million in gr»»»
Iran says it expects US response Tuesday on plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran expects Washington to respond to its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday. In exchange for reopening the vital shipping route, Tehran is seeking guarantees including a regional ceasefire, the lifting of sanctions on its oil sector and»»»
Al-Futtaim programme gives Emirati students from Grade 9 an early start on private-sector careers
Programme builds long-term private-sector career routes for young Emiratis Emirati students from Grades 9 to 12 are getting early exposure to private-sector careers through an Al-Futtaim programme that supports UAE Nationals from their school years through to management and senior leadership roles.»»»
Pakistani man’s heart attack horror in UAE: 45-year-old had stomach pain, but his heart stopped twice
On World Heart Day, learn what type of stomach pain UAE residents should not ignore Sharjah: When Iqbal Khan (name changed on request), a Pakistani expat working as a driver in the UAE thought something was wrong with his stomach when sudden, severe pain struck his upper abdomen. The 45-year-old al»»»
87-year-old Spanish pensioner whose eviction sparked protests to return home
An 87-year-old Madrid pensioner whose eviction became a rallying point for Spain’s housing protests will be able to return home after reaching a deal with the property’s owners, her lawyer said Monday. The agreement comes as demonstrations across the country pile pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sa»»»
Italian companies target Saudi food sector as 37 firms join Jeddah exhibitions
JEDDAH: Thirty-seven Italian companies explored investment opportunities and promoted food products and industrial capabilities in Saudi Arabia through two food-industry exhibitions in Jeddah, according to Marco Bocchi, Italy’s consul general in Jeddah. Seventeen companies showcased Italian agricul»»»
Budapest is taking on a bigger role at one of the world’s biggest banks
Budapest has become one of Morgan Stanley’s important international technology and analytics centres over the past two decades, with nearly 3,000 employees, according to Dániel Mayer, head of the investment bank’s Budapest office. Speaking to the Hungarian News Agency (MTI), Mayer said the Budapest»»»
Sabotage on east Syria pipeline halts gas flow
Syria early on Tuesday said an explosion caused by sabotage on an eastern gas pipeline the night before halted the flow of gas to power stations. "A fire broke out Monday evening in a gas pipeline between the Al-Shoula area and Deir Ezzor due to the explosion of a sectional valve caused by sabotage»»»
Indonesia charges train driver over crash that killed 16 women
Jakarta: Indonesian police charged a train driver Tuesday with allegedly failing to hit the brakes in time to prevent a crash that killed 16 women near Jakarta in April, an official said. A long-distance train smashed on April 28 into a women-only car at the back of a stationary commuter train near»»»