As of January 1, 2026, the minimum monthly wage will be EUR 620.20 (BGN 1,213). This is a 12.6% increase compared with last year, when it was BGN 1,077. The increase was set by a decree of the Council of Ministers. The minimum hourly wage will reach EUR 3.74 (BGN 7.31), according to the same govern»»»

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The US military said on Wednesday that it had carried out strikes on three alleged drug-smuggling boats in international waters, killing three people. The latest operation is part of a wider campaign that has drawn criticism from legal experts and rights groups. The US military announced on Wednesd»»»

North Korea’s leader has sent a congratulatory message to officers and soldiers of overseas operations units on the occasion of the New Year, per KCNA. Kim Jong-un commended North Korea’s “proud sons, fighting bravely on the battlefields in the alien lands.” He expressed the certainty that the year»»»

Doha, Qatar: As the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 concluded, Vodafone Qatar successfully delivered on its role as the Official Technology Sponsor, supporting the tournament with connectivity solutions that enabled seamless fan experiences and smooth tournament operations. Vodafone Qatar’s advanced netwo»»»

Lagos, Nigeria: Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has been discharged from hospital, state officials said Wednesday, after surviving a car accident in Nigeria that killed two of his close friends. Joshua was travelling on Monday with friends Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele on a b»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai softened on January 1, easing from last week’s record highs as global markets closed out a volatile but historic year for precious metals. As of Thursday morning 9:15 am, 24-karat gold was priced at Dh520.25 per gram, while 22-karat stood at Dh481.75, offering some relie»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Fund For Development (QFFD) provided over $667m in aid through 2025 for more than 45 countries, culminating in a year abounding with forged partnerships and achieving a concrete breakthrough in lending impetus to the agenda of development and humanitarian work on the global stage»»»

Lagos: Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has been discharged from hospital, state officials said Wednesday, after surviving a car accident in Nigeria that killed two of his close friends. Joshua was travelling on Monday with friends Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele on a busy highw»»»

Former US National Security Advisor Michael Flynn told RIA Novosti that he considers Washington's peace plan for resolving the conflict in Ukraine as a "good." “I do believe that there is a good peace plan on the table,” Flynn said in the interview. At the same time, according to Flynn, the situati»»»

Doha: The 17th edition of the Qatar International Falconry and Hunting Festival (Marmi 2026) will commence today, January 1, 2026. Held under the patronage of H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, the festival will take place at the Marmi Sabkha in Sealine and will continue until January 24, 2026. T»»»

New York: Zohran Mamdani, the young upstart of the US left, was sworn in early Thursday to take over as New York mayor for a four-year term sure to see him cross swords with President Donald Trump. Also In This Package From 1-BHK to $100m mansion: Mamdani explains decision 'Mamdani is Indian': Mehd»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said a peace agreement to end the war with Russia is "90% ready", in a New Year address that largely focused on resistance to Moscow's full-scale invasion. Zelensky said the remaining 10% of the agreement to end nearly four years of conflict would "determi»»»

Doha, Qatar: In a continuous push to strengthen community engagement and enhance national security, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) has spotlighted the use of the Metrash app as a direct line of communication between residents and the Security Systems Department. In a recent announcement on the Mini»»»

Amid political instability in France, French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to work until the "last second" of his term. "I will work until the very last second, striving daily to fulfill the mandate you have entrusted to me," Macron said in his New Year's address to the nation, broadcast on BFMTV»»»

The US military carried out new strikes against three vessels allegedly carrying drugs, as a result of which three "narco-terrorists" were killed, the US Southern Command said. "On Dec. 30, at the direction of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted kinetic strikes »»»

Bulgaria will formally adopt the euro as its currency starting on January 1, leaving behind the lev, which it has used since the late 19th century. The move is unpopular with almost half the country's population over fears it could spark higher inflation, something that mistrusted authorities have »»»

Dubai: Weather conditions across the UAE are expected to stabilise slightly today, with fair to partly cloudy skies prevailing and increased humidity developing overnight and into Friday morning across some coastal and internal areas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM h»»»

Sharjah: Families, friends and tourists came together across Sharjah’s waterfronts to welcome 2026 with fireworks, live performances and cultural celebrations, as Al Heera Beach, Al Majaz Waterfront and Khor Fakkan Beach hosted packed New Year’s Eve programmes. Al Heera Beach dazzles visitors with »»»

The United States (US) under President Donald Trump has entered a new and more confrontational phase in its campaign against the government of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. This includes what appears to be the first American strike on Venezuelan soil, a move that marks a significant escalati»»»

Serbia has secured a temporary exemption from US sanctions imposed on the nation’s only oil refinery, which is majority-owned by Russian energy giant Gazprom, Serbian Energy Minister Dubravka Dedovic has announced. The Petroleum Industry of Serbia (NIS) said early in December it was forced to suspe»»»

Throughout 2026 2026's mind-blowing global events: Sports thrills, science breakthroughs, tech revolutions & flying taxis take off UAE: Launch of air taxi service following regulatory approval and completion of "vertiports". US: America250 Celebrations, a year-long event marking the 250th anniversa»»»

2026 has been designated as the UAE’s Year of the Family — a clear invitation to pause in our busy lives and rediscover what it means to truly see, listen, and connect with those closest to us. In a world overflowing with distractions — where devices constantly compete for our attention — we are of»»»

Dubai: Ras Al Khaimah ushered in 2026 with a 15-minute New Year’s Eve spectacle featuring drones and fireworks that set a new Guinness World Records title for the largest aerial display of a phoenix formed by multirotor drones. 2,300 drones form phoenixThe centrepiece of the celebration was a large»»»

In a dramatic escalation of anti-drug operations, US Southern Command (Southcom) announced on December 31, 2025, that forces under Joint Task Force-Southern Spear (JTF-SS) conducted "kinetic strikes" against three narco-trafficking vessels in international waters on December 30. Also Read: A timeli»»»

Dubai: Gold heads into 2026 carrying the weight of an exceptional year. Gold remained on track for its strongest annual gain in over four decades, while other precious metals fell sharply as investors booked profits after a strong, record-setting rally. Gold has gained around 70% this year and silv»»»

Happy New Year to all of our readers, viewers, customers and followers. We're full of excitement as we move into 2026 on the back of an epic evening across the UAE. No-one does it better than our seven Emirates, right? Spectacular fireworks, complex drone shows, incredible crowds, stunning lights..»»»

A worker at Walt Disney World is "recovering" after being injured by a 400-lb (180kg) runaway fake boulder prop in an incident that was caught on video, the Florida theme park confirmed. The incident took place at the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! during a live recreation of a famous scene »»»

Revellers around the world toasted the start of 2026, bidding farewell on Wednesday to a volatile year when temperatures soared, US President Donald Trump upended global trade, and the brutal conflict in Ukraine raged on. While a fragile truce took hold in devastated Gaza, violence in Sudan continu»»»

Tunis, Jan. 1 (TAP) – President Kais Saied on Wednesday night addressed the Tunisian people in a speech to extend his congratulations on the New Year 2026.At the outset of his address, the Head of State expressed his sincerest wishes to the Tunisian...»»»

PARIS: Actor George Clooney and his wife Amal Clooney were granted French citizenship because “they contribute, through their distinguished actions, to France’s international influence and cultural outreach,” the French government said Wednesday, defending their naturalisation that was questioned b»»»

British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has been discharged from hospital in Nigeria days after a fatal car accident that killed two of his close friends. The former world champion was deemed fit to recuperate at home, the Ogun and Lagos states said in a joint statement, describing him as "heavy h»»»

The United States announced sanctions on four companies Wednesday over their operations in Venezuela's oil sector, in the latest effort to put pressure on the nation's President Nicolas Maduro. The US Treasury Department also identified four related oil tankers as blocked property. Also In This Pac»»»

Dubai: Dubai is ending 2025 with record numbers on the board and a noticeably different mood among buyers. After a year of momentum-led decisions, the property market is heading into 2026 with a sharper focus on long-term usability. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Sale»»»

The National Guard will be withdrawn from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, Ore., amid legal challenges to their use and a Supreme Court ruling against the Chicago deployment, President Donald Trump said on Wednesday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 31 (UPI) -- The National Guard wil»»»

Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria ranking members Ivaylo Mirchev hopes for 2026 to be the year when full euro integration and civic awakening change the country for the better. "Let 2026 be the year in which our full euro integration and civic awakening will change our country for the bette»»»

Outgoing Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova said she is happy to have had the opportunity to be part of the fulfillment of a dream shared by generations of Bulgarians. She wrote that in a post on Facebook after Bulgaria became the 21st member of the eurozone from the first day of 2026. “Bulgaria i»»»

US President Donald Trump has stepped back from plans to deploy National Guard troops in several large, Democrat-led US cities, he announced on Wednesday. The decision underscores the legal and political limits he has faced in using the military to support his tough-on-crime agenda during his secon»»»

The past year will go down in history as 12 turbulent months that brought both despair and hope for the Bulgarian people, said Vazrazhdane party leader Kostadin Kostadinov in a video address on Facebook. He argued that many times “free Bulgarians” striving for an independent state were placed at a »»»

For Bulgaria, 2026 is a pivotal year as the country achieves full membership in the eurozone, enabling it to take its rightful place in the European family, wrote National Assembly Chair Raya Nazarayan in a Facebook post after midnight on January 1, 2026 as Bulgaria officially adopted the euro. Naz»»»

QNA Doha The contests of the 17th Qatar International Falcons and Hunting Festival (Marmi 2026), patronised by HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, are set to kick off today, Thursday, at Marmi Sabkha in Sealine and will continue until January 24, 2026. This festival has been held annually as part o»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Lusail Boulevard hosted a spectacular celebration on Wednesday night, lighting up the city’s skyline with the largest fireworks display in the Qatar. Tens of thousands of visitors gathered to enjoy a one-of-a-kind festive atmosphere as they welcomed the New Year 2026. The »»»

Without a doubt, 2025 proved to be one of the most intense years for the Middle East in the past decades, marking a definitive shift from “managed crises” to a phase of multi-layered and poorly controlled escalation. Unlike previous years, when conflicts – primarily between Iran and Israel – unfold»»»

The German military has characterized hybrid measures such as cyberattacks and so-called disinformation campaigns as preparatory stages leading up to a military conflict, Politico has claimed, citing a classified document. Since the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in February 2022, Berlin has pu»»»

QNA Doha Minister of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs HE Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanim inaugurated the Company Zakat Calculation Service, launched by the ministry’s Department of Zakat Affairs on its official website and app. This step reflects the ministry’s commitment to developing digital s»»»

QNA Doha The General Tax Authority (GTA) has announced that the tax return filing period for the financial year ended December 31, 2025, will commence on January 1, 2026 and continue until April 30, 2026. GTA said in a statement on Wednesday that this comes in compliance with the provisions of Inco»»»

AL MURAIKHI BIDS FAREWELL TO AMBASSADOR OF KYRGYZSTAN Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi on Wednesday met with Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Qatar HE Marat Nuraliev, on the occasion of the end of his tenure. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs thanked the ambas»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has successfully performed the first robotic bilateral ureteric reimplantation in Qatar at Aisha Bint Hamad Al Attiyah Hospital, marking a significant advancement in the treatment of complex urinary tract obstruction and reinforcing HMC’s co»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Old Doha Port unveiled its key milestones in 2025, concluding an exceptional year across tourism performance and maritime operations, with record figures of more than seven million visitors across key indicators. During the year, the Port expanded its international presenc»»»

Hanane Djoua Doha As Arab travellers increasingly seek destinations that combine authenticity, nature and cultural depth, Kazakhstan is emerging as a compelling choice one that surprises, reassures, and invites discovery. According to Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Qatar, HE Arman Issa»»»