President Iliana Yotova has formally nominated Andrey Gyurov, Deputy Governor of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB), as Bulgaria’s caretaker Prime Minister. The handover of the caretaker government mandate is scheduled for Thursday, February 12, at 10:00 a.m., when Yotova will meet Gyurov at the pre»»»

PayU has launched a new automated onboarding process for online stores in Romania, aimed at simplifying access to its digital payment system for small and medium-sized enterprises. The company states that the new process enables SMEs to register, configure the PayU payment system, and begin accepti»»»

From Argentina to Australia to South Africa, record heat and raging wildfires are rampaging through the Southern Hemisphere at the start of 2026, with scientists predicting that even more extreme temperatures could lie ahead - and possibly another global annual high - after three of the hottest yea»»»

The release of the cache of new files in the US has revealed a host of new Jeffrey Epstein connections with politicians, royals and the ultra-rich right across Europe. In Oslo, the parliament has agreed to set up an independent commission to investigate the ties between the convicted sex offender a»»»

DOHA: Qatar Amiri Air Force, in cooperation with Qatar Airways, conducted its annual Aircraft Recovery Exercise at Hamad International Airport (HIA). The exercise was carried out using an Airbus A319 aircraft, based on a simulated emergency scenario involving a technical malfunction during landing.»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic met with a World Bank delegation on Wednesday, and announced that the World Bank was interested in a broader programme aimed at supporting the Serbian gas sector. The minister and the World Bank delegation, led by Stephan»»»

With Ramadan around the corner, residents who rely on coffee, tea or energy drinks may face fatigue, headaches or irritability if they suddenly cut caffeine while fasting. To prepare, it is recommended to gradually reduce intake of these beverages before Ramadan, medical experts told Gulf News. Caf»»»

Damascus, Feb. 11 (SANA) Syrian Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal Al-Shaar said coordination with Saudi Arabia, particularly with the Ministry of Investment, is ongoing to implement joint projects serving both countries’ interests and supporting regional development. Al-Shaar told SANA the ini»»»

Artists based in the Republic of Ireland could be paid €325 (£283) a week by the Irish government as part of a scheme to support them in their work. The Basic Income for Artists (BIA) project is believed to be the first permanent one of its kind in the world and Ireland's Culture Minister Patrick O»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health has issued an awareness booklet entitled “Recharge at Your Desk”, which provides simple exercises designed to encourage employees to adopt an active and healthy lifestyle during office working hours. The release of the booklet comes on the occasion of the »»»

The top US aviation agency said Tuesday it is stopping all flights to and from El Paso International Airport in Texas for 10 days over unspecified "security reasons." The flight restrictions are in effect from 11:30 pm on Tuesday (0630 GMT Wednesday) until February 20 for the airspace over El Paso »»»

French metal giant ArcelorMittal has confirmed it will go ahead with a plan to build a new electric furnace to replace one of its coal-powered ones at its steel mill in northern France. Half of the €1.3 billion investment will come from a state-backed energy efficiency mechanism. President Emmanuel»»»

Detecting a fake euro note does not require specialized tools or microscopes. By carefully examining, feeling, and tilting the banknote, you can verify its authenticity. Genuine euro banknotes are printed on durable, high-quality paper and feature embossed ink that can be felt by running your finge»»»

Australia is demanding criminal charges over a 2024 Israeli airstrike on an aid convoy in Gaza that killed seven people, including an Australian aid worker, the country's prime minister said Wednesday in a case that has drawn sweeping condemnation and strained relations between the two countries. P»»»

Authorities at Athens airport have arrested a Greek man suspected of belonging to an international ring that smuggled cannabis into the country, police said Wednesday. The 31-year-old man was selected for a spot check after arriving from an international destination on Tuesday, according to a polic»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian forces struck energy and transport infrastructure facilities of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, as well as temporary deployment points of Ukrainian military formations and foreign mercenaries, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday. "Operational-tactical aviation, str»»»

Dubai: When is the first day of Ramadan 2026 in Pakistan? The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has revealed key astronomical details that point to when the holy month is likely to begin. The PMD on Tuesday announced that the new moon of Ramadan 1447 AH will be born on February 17, 2026, at »»»

Inflation in crisis-prone Argentina accelerated more than expected and for a fifth straight month in January, the country's statistics agency said Tuesday, a closely watched report whose outdated methodology in recent days stoked political turmoil and created a headache for libertarian President Ja»»»

Dubai International Airport maintained its crown as the world's busiest airport last year as officials said Wednesday that a record 95.2 million passengers transited through its terminals, part of the emirate's continued economic boom. The airport took off in the post-pandemic years, spurred by wor»»»

Dubai: An Egyptian man was fatally stabbed by his wife following a domestic dispute over who should charge a mobile phone first, in an incident that has shocked the local community and drawn widespread attention, security and prosecution sources said. Police in Giza said they received an emergency »»»

London: Tottenham Hotspur have sacked head coach Thomas Frank, the Premier League club announced on Wednesday. Thomas Frank was sacked after less than eight months in charge following a 2-1 defeat at home to Newcastle on Tuesday which left them just five points above the Premier League relegation z»»»

Bangkok, Thailand: A gunman broke into a school in Songkhla Province of Thailand on Wednesday afternoon, causing injuries, Thai media reports said.»»»

Iran's president apologized on Wednesday to "all those affected" by the nationwide protest and bloody crackdown that followed it. President Masoud Pezeshkian also denounced unspecified "Western propaganda" surrounding the protests. Pezeshkian said he knew the "great sorrow" felt by people in the pr»»»

Crouching amid a pile of rubble that used to be his Gaza home, Mahmoud Hammad scoops dirt into a large sieve and shakes it, looking carefully before dumping it out. In recent days, he was lucky. Tiny bones appeared. He believes they belong to the unborn girl his pregnant wife was carrying when an I»»»

Greece’s Environment Ministry has approved another expansion of the Fyli landfill, northwest of Athens, the country’s largest waste disposal site, to increase its capacity by 2 million cubic meters and ensure operations for another year. The Special Intermunicipal Association of Attica (EDSNA), whi»»»

Dubai: Dubai has unveiled its latest ambitious tourism project that promises to redefine desert experiences in the emirate. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced the launch of Al Layan Oasis, marking a signific»»»

The Chairman of the State Security Service under the President of Kyrgyzstan, Syrgak Berdikozhoev, commented on «citizens’ concerns expressed on social media regarding Kamchybek Tashiev’s safety.» The press center of the State Committee for National Security reported, citing Syrgak Berdikozhoev, th»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s geostrategic location enables the country to transform into a major regional hub for financial, trade and logistics flows. The National Development Program through 2030 says. The growth of e-commerce and the need to diversify transport routes have increased the importance of this devel»»»

Dubai: In a moment that quietly reshapes the idea of who can occupy India’s courtrooms, 24-year-old Thanya Nathan C from Kannur is set to become Kerala’s first judge with a visual disability — a milestone born from persistence, self-belief and a judiciary slowly opening its doors wider. Thanya’s ac»»»

DALLAS - Serbian tennis player Miomir Kecmanovic has got off to a successful start to the Dallas ATP tournament by beating Japanese Sho Shimabukuro in the opening round. Kecmanovic will next face the winner of the all-American tie between Jenson Brooksby and Tommy Paul. The prize money at the ATP 5»»»

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced the closure of 230 social media accounts during the past year that were promoting domestic worker recruitment services, in cooperation with the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA). The step was tak»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received the credentials of four new ambassadors to the State of Qatar at the Amiri Diwan this morning. HH the Amir received the credentials of the Ambassador of the Republic of Haiti HE Pierre-Richard Cajuste, Ambassador of the Republic of B»»»

Dual citizenship — being a citizen of two or more countries — has always been a hit with travellers, expats, and big dreamers. Even George Clooney jumped on it, grabbing French citizenship for him and his family right before 2025 wrapped up. Having extra passports can be your getaway car when thing»»»

The Alliance for Rights and Freedoms (ARF) has sent official letters to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), referring the two institutions to the latest amendments to Bulgaria’s Election Code, the parliament»»»

Wednesday's media is dominated by developments in the case of two triple murders, linked to an environmental group (the Petrohan case) and the run-up to the appointment of a caretaker cabinet. THE PETROHAN CASE Here is a summary of the most recent disclosures in relation to the case: 24 Chasa: 51-o»»»

Russia's communications regulator, Roskomnadzor, has begun gradually restricting access to the Telegram messaging app, citing the platform's insufficient efforts to combat fraud and criminal activity, RBC reported on February 10. »»»

Czech NGOs have condemned plans to cut foreign and humanitarian aid programmes by approximately half, announced by Minister of Foreign Affairs Petr Macinka of the anti-green and eurosceptic Motorists for Themselves party as part of an austerity drive. »»»

Czech NGOs have condemned plans to cut foreign and humanitarian aid programmes by approximately half, announced by Minister of Foreign Affairs Petr Macinka of the anti-green and eurosceptic Motorists for Themselves party as part of an austerity drive. »»»

Czech NGOs have condemned plans to cut foreign and humanitarian aid programmes by approximately half, announced by Minister of Foreign Affairs Petr Macinka of the anti-green and eurosceptic Motorists for Themselves party as part of an austerity drive. »»»

US Vice President JD Vance started his visit to Azerbaijan on February 10, holding a  limited-format meeting with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev later the same day, followed by an expanded meeting with delegations from both sides, according to the Presidential News Service of Azerbaijan. »»»

US-based artificial intelligence infrastructure company Firebird said on February 9 it had secured U.S. export approvals to deliver tens of thousands of advanced Nvidia chips to Armenia, clearing the way for the second phase of a $4bn AI supercomputing project, a Firebird press release said. »»»

Serbia’s Belgrade Stock Exchange plans to introduce trading in carbon credits to help domestic firms manage costs linked to the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), CEO Lazo Ostojić told Tanjug on February 8. »»»

Serbia and Russia are unlikely to agree on a new long-term gas supply contract due to European Union pressure, market instability and transit risks, Russia’s ambassador to Serbia told Sputnik on February 9, signalling that supplies will instead continue under short-term extensions. »»»

Czech NGOs have condemned plans to cut foreign and humanitarian aid programmes by approximately half, announced by Minister of Foreign Affairs Petr Macinka of the anti-green and eurosceptic Motorists for Themselves party as part of an austerity drive. »»»

Serbia and Russia are unlikely to agree on a new long-term gas supply contract due to European Union pressure, market instability and transit risks, Russia’s ambassador to Serbia told Sputnik on February 9, signalling that supplies will instead continue under short-term extensions. »»»

Brussels, Feb.11(SANA) The European Union reiterated Syria’s pivotal role for security and stability in the region and Europe and the government’s sole role in combating terrorism on its territory. Speaking Tuesday during a European Parliament session on developments in northeastern Syria, European»»»

Slovenian industrial production continued to weaken in December 2025, falling by 4.1% year on year after a 0.9% decline recorded in November (chart), the statistics office said on February 10. On an annual basis, outp»»»

Czech NGOs have condemned plans to cut foreign and humanitarian aid programmes by approximately half, announced by Minister of Foreign Affairs Petr Macinka of the anti-green and eurosceptic Motorists for Themselves party as part of an austerity drive. »»»

Paris, France: Noise pollution is affecting bird behaviour across the globe, disrupting everything from courtship songs to the ability to find food and avoid predators, a large-scale new analysis showed on Wednesday. Researchers reviewed nearly four decades of scientific work and found that noises »»»

Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia X on Wednesday unveiled plans to resume flights from Kuala Lumpur to London via a new hub in Bahrain, using the extended range of narrow-body jets to stitch fresh routes alongside established carriers. The service, due to start in June, would make Bahrain AirAsia X'»»»