Bulgarian authorities rejected 41 consignments containing more than 231 tonnes of goods from third countries in October following inspections at the country’s border control posts, the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) said. The inspections covered food and feed imports from outside the European »»»

School scholarships have not been increased since 2017 and are due to rise by 20% in 2027, with priority being given to raising the minimum amount, Education and Science Minister Prof. Georgi Valchev said on Friday in response to a parliamentary question from Angel Yanchev of Vazrazhdane. It concer»»»

Brussels, Belgium: The European Union on Friday announced tighter health safety rules for baby formula following a contamination scandal involving cereulide, a toxin which can cause severe vomiting in newborns. The 27 member states approved the introduction of a "permanent food safety criterion for»»»

Madrid: Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said Friday that Cristiano Ronaldo's international retirement does not signal the end of his playing career, insisting there was more to come from the Portuguese superstar. Ronaldo, who played under Mourinho for three years at Madrid, announced on Thursday th»»»

Several Irish media outlets reported receiving bomb threats on Friday as a wave of hoax alerts that had so far mainly targeted airlines continued across Europe, with more than a dozen new flights affected. A host of commercial flights in Europe have been hit by false bomb threats this week, forcing»»»

TUNIS, November 6, 2026 (TAP) – Tunisia aims to halve road fatalities by 2034 under a new multisectoral road safety strategy, with interim targets of a 10% reduction by 2027 and 25% by 2030, Director-General of the National Road Safety Observatory...»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation force which advanced from Kfar Kila towards Deir Mimas blocks residents from entering the southern Lebanese town and abd»»»

The release of Hungary’s communist-era secret police records has triggered political accusations, public denials, and fears of a witch hunt, as prominent figures scramble to defend their reputations against allegations of collaboration. The records contain the names of an estimated 50,000-60,000 pe»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar expresses its strong condemnation and denunciation of the armed attack that took place in the southern region of the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt, which resulted in the death of two border guard officers. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirms the State of Qata»»»

University of National and World Economy (UNWE) Rector Dimitar Dimitrov said that the University is "a natural venue" for discussing the state budget because "government decisions meet here scientific expertise, arguments are put to a critical analysis and young people have an opportunity to ask qu»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways on Friday unveiled its new onboard signature music, created in partnership with world-renowned composer Hans Zimmer. Inspired by Qatar and its culture, Qatar Airways’ new onboard music brings a distinctive sound identity to the passenger experience through its collaborati»»»

MOMBASA, Kenya: The leader of a Kenyan doomsday cult linked to the deaths of more than 400 people was sentenced on Friday to 200 years in prison for the murders of 191 people. The High Court in Kenya’s coastal city of Mombasa issued the sentence for Pastor Paul Mackenzie. He was convicted of murder»»»

Rain reported in Souq Al Juma and Murbad as unsettled weather affects eastern UAE Dubai: Rain was reported in Souq Al Juma and Murbad in Fujairah on Friday, November 6, as unsettled weather affected parts of the eastern UAE, with forecasters predicting a drop in temperatures, stronger winds and rou»»»

GCAA guidelines help aviation organisations manage cyber risks and protect sensitive data Abu Dhabi: The UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has outlined cybersecurity guidelines providing a comprehensive framework to help aviation organisations manage cyber risks, protect sensitive data,»»»

Tunis, Nov.6 (TAP) - 2027 will mark a pivotal stage in Tunisia's digital transition process, through the strengthening of structural reforms, the completion of strategic national projects and the expansion of their impact across the various...»»»

Israel's largest Arab party grouping said Thursday it would recommend opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government, potentially bolstering his bid after Arab-majority lists won a record 19 seats in last week's election and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lost the support of an alli»»»

BELGRADE - The First Basic Court in Belgrade has ordered 30-day custody for nine police officers suspected of physically abusing and torturing several people in the Serbian government building in central Belgrade in August 2025. They are suspected of the criminal offence of abuse and torture. The p»»»

Strong El Niño adds to global warming as October sets another temperature record The world is on track for 2026 to be the second-hottest year on record as an exceptionally strong El Nino weather pattern turbocharges human-driven global warming, the EU's climate monitor said Friday. This year still »»»

Brussels, Nov. 6 (SANA) Syrian and European Union officials held talks Friday in Brussels on expanding cooperation in reconstruction, humanitarian assistance and refugee returns, as Damascus seeks greater international support for its recovery efforts. Qutaiba Kadish, director of the International »»»

In American politics, even presidential power has its limits. And now, the laws of political gravity may finally be catching up with Donald Trump's hyper-aggressive exercise of executive authority. Following what political scientist Ian Bremmer describes as the most consequential electoral reversal»»»

Despite having previously accepted the US midterm election results, President Donald Trump told reporters on Thursday the elections were "crooked", and he demanded the remaining votes for Alaska go to its incumbent Republican senator.  US President Donald Trump lashed out at "crooked" election»»»

European shares tumbled on Friday as global investors grappled with uncertainty over AI stocks, following the Democrats’ sweeping victory in the US midterm elections. The drop is partly due to fears that Democrats could curb the development of AI data centres, which are widely unpopular among US vo»»»

‌The master of a tanker crossing the Strait of Hormuz reported an explosion ‌at the ‌vessel’s port-side waterline, ‌16 nautical miles east of Oman’s Khasab, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) ‌agency ‌said on ‌Friday. The tanker ‌remains under its own power and ‌is continuing its »»»

Dr Konstantin Trenchev, founder and honorary president of the Podkrepa Confederation of Labour, has died following a short illness, the trade union said on Facebook. A memorial service will be held on November 9 at 12 pm at St Nedelya Cathedral in Sofia. Trenchev was a medical doctor by profession.»»»

Japan has protested to Moscow after Russia placed four subsidiaries belonging to Japan Tobacco Inc. under the temporary management of a Russian company and demanded that the measure be withdrawn immediately, Japanese officials said Friday. Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara told reporters that t»»»

Beijing: Beijing launched dual trade probes against goods imported from the European Union on Friday, less than a month after it agreed with Brussels to stabilise economic relations. China's Ministry of Commerce said it had initiated an anti-dumping investigation into para-aramid filament yarns, a »»»

The fourth-generation boats bring improved safety, comfort and smart technology Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has added four new fourth-generation traditional abras to its marine transport fleet, introducing improved seating, smart technology and better facilities for passenger»»»

By Staff, Agencies Democratic leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries are facing growing calls to step down following the party's midterm gains, as incoming lawmakers, progressive activists, and party supporters challenge their leadership, political record, and close ties to corporate interests a»»»

Prague: New bomb threats have targeted multiple flights to and from Prague and Sofia, authorities said on Friday, as flights across Europe have been hit by hoax alerts this week. Four flights arriving at Prague airport and five flights leaving Prague were targeted by new bomb threats on Friday, air»»»

As France confronts another wave of strikes and protests, Gaëlle Martinez, National Secretary of the trade union Solidaires, presents the general strike as more than a confrontation over wages, public spending or the cost of living. Her account reveals a deeper struggle over economic dignity, the f»»»

More than five years after the military coup, the junta launched a new offensive in September to retake Rakhine State, intensifying airstrikes against civilians and employing double-tap strikes On November 1, airstrikes carried out by the Myanmar military killed 12 people and injured 32 civilians&n»»»

Paris, France: French luxury group Kering said Friday that British designer Martine Rose would take over at Balenciaga, following the departure of Pierpaolo Piccioli after just 18 months on the job. "Her appointment reflects our ambition to keep Balenciaga at the forefront of innovation, creativity»»»

MOMBASA, Kenya: A Kenyan court sentenced cult leader Paul Mackenzie on ‌Friday ‌to 200 ‌years in prison for the murders of 190 children starved to death ‌on his orders ‌and buried ‌in ‌a forest, among 500 suspected ‌victims of one of the worst ceremonial massacres of modern times.»»»

False bomb threats targeting aircraft across Europe are part of hybrid operations designed to exhaust state resources, spread panic and test security services, cybersecurity expert Lyubomir Tulev and national security and counterterrorism expert Col. Asen Peychev said on NOVA NEWS. A wave of bomb a»»»

A drone bearing the inscription "Shahed" has been found on the beach near Shabla and military specialists are expected to examine and neutralize it, Shabla Mayor Mariyan Zhechev told Nova TV and Bulgarian National Radio (BNR). The unmanned aerial vehicle was discovered on the shore in front of the »»»

The Russian forces’ hitting critical infrastructure in the Sumy region using a FAB-500 aerial bomb highlights the significant challenges facing Ukraine’s air defense systems, experts tell Sputnik. "To deploy a FAB-500 bomb, a Russian aircraft has to enter Ukrainian air defense engagement range, acq»»»

A London jury on Thursday convicted British comedian and actor Russell Brand of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.  British ​comedian and ​actor Russell Brand was found guilty ​in ‌a ⁠London court ‌on Thursday of rape ⁠and sexual assault related to allegations dati»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, November 6: Italian, British, French and Bulgarian papers discuss the bomb threats that diverted multiple flights across Europe on Thursday. British papers discuss Russell Brand's rape and sexual assault conviction. Finally, kids in Hanoi chase tourists – not for money, »»»

The death toll from Russia's bombing of an aid ​distribution ‌point in ⁠Ukraine's southeastern Zaporizhzhia region on Monday ‌has risen to 50, Kyiv's Emergency Service said on Friday, making it ​one of the deadliest strikes ‌on civilians this year.  The death toll in Monday's Russian strike on»»»

Authorities report fresh threats, but airport operations remain normal in Prague New bomb threats have targeted multiple flights to and from Prague and Sofia, authorities said on Friday, as flights across Europe have been hit by hoax alerts this week. Four flights arriving at Prague airport and fiv»»»

Livestock farmers staged protests at two locations in northern Bulgaria on Friday, briefly blocking the main Sofia–Varna road near Sevlievo and gathering at a roundabout near Targovishte to demand fairer distribution of emergency aid and equal eligibility criteria for all livestock breeders. The pr»»»

European Commission President (EC) Ursula von der Leyen will visit the Bulgarian coastal city of Varna next Tuesday, where she is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Rumen Radev and visit the Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy, a Commission spokesperson said at a press conference presenting von der Leyen’»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said on Friday that the government faced a major challenge in drawing up the 2027 state budget, as it had to strike a difficult balance between reducing the excessive budget deficit and cutting expenditure without undermining incomes and social support, while also settlin»»»

A Global Dialogue on China’s Governance and Global Development was held in Lyon, bringing together around 100 representatives from the political, business, and academic sectors of China and France. The event was jointly organised by China Media Group, the Chinese Embassy in France, and the Consulat»»»

The payment of October pensions in Republika Srpska begins today, with 188 million BAM allocated in the budget for this purpose, the Ministry of Finance of Republika Srpska announced. Pensions have been increased by 10 percent this year compared to the previous year, and in August, all pensioners a»»»

GAZA: Rital Halawa’s mask was made to heal her. Pressed against her burned face, it is meant to protect the skin as her wounds close. Now, her mother says, it is too small. “The pressure mask is hurting her. It’s choking her neck because it’s small and tight,” Samar Halawa told Arab News. The famil»»»

‌Iran is not satisfied with “paper commitments” and must see practical US steps before the launch of ‌any new ‌diplomatic efforts, ‌Ali Bagheri Kani, the deputy head of Iran’s top security body, told Iranian state television. Iran ‌has ‌sent the ‌United States ‌a nuclear proposal via Qatar to be di»»»

Democratic Bulgaria (DB) has referred amendments to the Agricultural Producers Support Act to the Constitutional Court, the coalition's press office said on Friday. DB's petition concerns funds from the so-called "blank spots". It alleges that "EUR 150 million has been forcibly taken from the prope»»»

Israeli forces carried out on Friday detonations in al-Teeri and al-Qantara while opening heavy machine-gun fire toward the town and nearby al-Khiam. Overnight into Friday, Israeli artillery also shelled al-Qantara, Mayfadoun and Wadi Slouqi while forces advanced toward Zawtar al-Gharbieh and deton»»»

MP Ali Ammar of Hezbollah on Friday said a statement issued by the embassies of the U.S., the UK, Australia, Canada and Japan represented the “peak of lowness and insolence.” Ammar blasted what he called the “blatant audacity in interfering in the finest details of Lebanese internal affairs -- with»»»