Sixty days after Hungary’s election, the new Tisza government has launched an ambitious anti-corruption programme aimed at unlocking EU funds and exposing hidden wealth, while the defeated Fidesz movement struggles to come to terms with an unexpected loss. Simultaneously, battles over state institu»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3798 dinars for one euro on Friday, which is a slight change relative to Thursday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.1 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative to»»»

BELGRADE - Serbia's EXPO 2027 Commissioner Jagoda Lazarevic, who is also minister of internal and external trade, EXPO 2027 Director Danilo Jerinic and Czechia's EXPO 2027 Commissioner Kristof Safer signed on Wednesday in Belgrade a contract on Czechia's participation in the specialised expo. The c»»»

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has strongly defended New Delhi’s decision to increase imports of Russian crude oil after the outbreak of the Ukraine war, arguing that the move was driven by energy security needs and helped stabilise global markets during a period of severe disrupti»»»

The Turkish side has expressed interest in renegotiating the BOTAS agreement in order to deepen energy cooperation with Bulgaria, including in both natural gas transmission and electricity transport, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said here on Friday. Speaking to journalists in Parliament, Radev said t»»»

A Seoul court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in prison for his involvement in sending military drones into North Korea as a pretext for declaring a state of emergency. Yoon is seen here at a September 2025 hearing, File Pool Photo by Yonhap/EPA SEOUL, June 12 (UPI) -- A Seoul »»»

The European Central Bank raised its three key interest rates by 25 basis points on Thursday, marking its first increase since 2023, as policymakers moved to contain renewed inflation pressures linked to the war in the Middle East. The decision takes the deposit facility rate to 2.25%, the main ref»»»

Bulgaria's State Agency for Refugees (SAR) is ready to implement the requirements of the European Union's Pact on Migration and Asylum, which entered into force on Friday, SAR Chair Ivan Ivanov said, as quoted by the agency's press office. Ivanov explained that the pact introduces a border procedur»»»

The gas service company Chuigas announced a temporary suspension of gas supply in Novopokrovka village due to planned pipeline works. According to the company, gas supply will be interrupted from June 15 to June 16 due to connection works on a medium-pressure underground gas pipeline. Chuigas apolo»»»

US President Donald Trump has cancelled planned strikes on Iran, saying talks with the Islamic Republic are moving forward with the country’s top leadership. The announcement came just hours after he again threatened to hit Iran “very hard.” Tensions between Washington and Tehran have surged in rec»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved a comprehensive plan to prepare the economy and population for the 2026/2027 autumn-winter period. The Cabinet resolution outlines measures to provide the country with electricity, heat, coal, and gas. According to the document, ministries, local »»»

BAWI is an established provider in the field of railway infrastructure, with comprehensive expertise along the entire value chain – ranging from construction and modernisation services to specialised works and its own component production. The company employs around 240 people and generated output »»»

Doha, Qatar: When Brazil and Morocco meet in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the early of Sunday, the spotlight will naturally fall on the two faces of a new footballing era for their respective nations. On one side is Vinicius Junior, Brazil’s electrifying winger and the face of »»»

Romania’s annual inflation rate rose to 10.85% in May, from 10.71% in April, as services became 13.53% more expensive, non-food goods increased by 12.54%, and food prices rose by 6.78%, according to data published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS). The increase was driven in particular »»»

The U.S. has confirmed that Lebanon is included in a deal with Iran, announced late Thursday by President Donald Trump, pro-Hezbollah al-Akhbar newspaper reported Friday. According to the daily, the U.S. informed Iran that Lebanon is included in the deal. It also reported that Trump has spoken with»»»

Dubai: For millions of migrant workers who leave home to build careers in the Gulf, one challenge often follows them across borders, social protection. While many countries have introduced programmes ranging from insurance schemes to worker welfare initiatives, these systems do not always connect w»»»

The National Assembly approved changes to the composition of several standing committees on Friday. The committees and their leaderships were originally elected on June 4. Petar Vitanov of Progressive Bulgaria was relieved of his membership in the Committee on Labour, Social and Demographic Policy »»»

The Parliament unanimously adopted on Friday the procedural rules on the terms and conditions for proposing candidates for deputy governor of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), the presentation and public disclosure of the documents and their hearing in the Committee on Health, as well as t»»»

Dubai: Motorists travelling from Dubai to Sharjah have been advised of a series of overnight road closures over the coming 10 days as part of ongoing Etihad Rail infrastructure works. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.According to an advisory issued»»»

The Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan has approved new state educational standards for basic vocational education in several dozen specialties. The corresponding order approved training standards for specialists in more than 30 areas. The list includes both traditional blue-collar jobs and modern»»»

Doha, Qatar: The FIFA World Cup 2026 is already guaranteed to be unlike any previous edition of football’s biggest tournament. With a record 48 participating teams, 104 matches, three host nations and an expanded knockout stage, the tournament will rewrite several chapters of World Cup history. Yet»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s point-of-sale transaction value remained above $3.5 billion in the week ending June 6, driven by increased spending in the transport, construction, and eduction sectors, official data showed. According to the latest report by the Saudi Central Bank, also known as SAMA, total »»»

Washington: It's the ultimate symbol of American politics under Donald Trump - a blood-soaked cage match on the lawn of the White House for the US president's 80th birthday. A giant arena dubbed "The Claw" has been built on the famed South Lawn for Sunday's tournament featuring 14 Ultimate Fighting»»»

Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov said in a declaration in Parliament here on Friday that it was an “open secret” that Bulgarian foreign ministers are allegedly nominated by foreign ambassadors, and questioned who appointed the current foreign minister, Velislava Petrova. Addressing the Prime »»»

In order to stop the breakdowns and shock bills, an independent technical, financial, legal and regulatory analysis and audit of district heating company Toplofikacia Sofia EAD is needed, believes the Mayor of the capital, Vassil Terziev. His comment was made in connection with the decision of the »»»

Still carrying an old booklet-style Hungarian ID card? From 3 August 2026, these documents will no longer be valid under EU rules. Thousands of residents may need to apply for a new eID card, and no personal notifications will be sent. Here’s what you need to know before the deadline. Hungary’s old»»»