Return of Tsar Samuel's Remains Is Unprecedented, Interior Minister Says
“We are witnessing something unprecedented, something that is difficult to fully assess,” Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev told journalists in Blagoevgrad regarding the agreement reached with Greece to return to Bulgaria the remains of Tsar Samuel. On October 3, they will be transported to Bulgar»»»
Bulgaria, EBRD Sign Memorandum to Support Public-Private Partnerships
Bulgaria and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) signed a memorandum of understanding to help prepare public-private partnership projects, the Economy, Investments and Industry Ministry said on Tuesday. The memorandum was signed by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Econo»»»
Mansour bin Zayed meets Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh for talks on regional developments
Talks focus on bilateral relations and the latest developments across the region Riyadh: Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, met today in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, with Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, C»»»
When will Burj Al Arab reopen? Here’s when you can check into Dubai’s iconic hotel again
Dubai’s iconic sail-shaped hotel is undergoing its first restoration since opening in 1999 Dubai: When will Burj Al Arab reopen? Dubai’s sail-shaped icon is currently closed for an 18-month restoration programme and is expected to welcome guests back in October 2027, according to Visit Dubai. Sign »»»
EU top diplomat says bloc wants to ‘upgrade’ Syria partnership
DAMASCUS: EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas said on Tuesday in Damascus that the European Union wanted to “upgrade” its partnership with Syria and help boost its recovery but called for further domestic reform. “The European Union is using its political and economic tools to help Syria on the pa»»»
Eiffel Tower chief to step down over removal of women staff during Hindu group's visit
The head of the Eiffel Tower is set to step down in the wake of a controversy sparked by the removal of female workers during a private visit of the Paris landmark by members of the Hindu sect BAPS, which triggered a staff walkout earlier this month and sparked outrage in France. The operating comp»»»
Press Review - French far-right leader Bardella denies anti-Semitism allegations
PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, September 29: Jordan Bardella, the head of the far-right National Rally party, is accused of anti-Semitic comments dating back to 2013. But first: French high schoolers call for a nationwide strike to protest against teacher absences and dilapidated schools. The Washing»»»
French student protests fuel political clash ahead of 2027 presidential vote
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu and hard-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon traded barbs on Monday over high school students blockading classes to demand more resources. The students cite teacher shortages, deteriorating schools and heavy schedules. The dispute comes ahead of next spring’s pres»»»
France's Le Pen vows to 'counterattack' after top ally Bardella hit by anti-Semitism claims
French presidential frontrunner Marine Le Pen on Tuesday denounced an attempt to "derail" her Élysée Palace run after a media report accused the head of her far-right National Rally (RN) party, Jordan Bardella, of making ant-Semitic comments in 2013. Le Pen said Bardella, who is tipped to be p»»»
Entre Nous - Can Parisians really teach us to be happier?
We welcome back Alex Durand and Tom Carles – better known as AT Frenchies – to talk France, America, friendship and the pursuit of happiness. The childhood friends-turned-internet phenomenon are back with their new book, "Pardon Our French". From growing up together to building a life bet»»»
Insurance Solutions for Multi-Million-Dollar Construction Businesses
At a certain revenue level, off-the-shelf contractor policies stop making sense. A $20 million construction business carries risks that standard small-business coverage wasn’t designed to handle: multi-site exposures, large crew payrolls, and project values that can exhaust a policy limit in a sing»»»
EU’s centre-right EPP seeks asylum opt-outs, as commission silent on new crisis rules
The European Commission says it will not compromise on protecting the EU’s external borders, but will also respect human rights, while declining to specify if a new emergency rule could suspend people’s basic right to asylum. The vague statements by Magnus Brunner, the EU home affairs commissioner,»»»
Lavrov Comments on Poland’s Plans to Produce Patriot Missiles
Russia-US contacts on the issue of “irritants” will take place soon, with the timing being coordinated, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told reporters on the sidelines of the 23rd annual meeting of the Valdai Discussion Club. He noted that circumstances would eventually compel the United Sta»»»
'We don't put a station to serve only today's guests': Etihad Rail reveals why it chose Al Yalayis
New station integrates rail, metro and taxis to cut car dependence across emirates Dubai: Why build a railway station in an area that is still developing? For Etihad Rail, the answer lies not in where Dubai is today, but where the city will be a decade from now. As Etihad Rail prepares to launch pa»»»
1968 Thule nuclear accident: The dark history behind the new Greenland deal
The US, Denmark, and Greenland have signed a new agreement to expand American military activity on the island. Washington calls Greenland vital to its security, but an expanded military presence also raises an older question: What risks does the Arctic island take on in return? The agreement builds»»»
E-invoicing countdown: What UAE companies must do before October 30
Firms with Dh50 million+ revenue must appoint an ASP by 30 October or face monthly fines Dubai: With barely a month left before the first e-invoicing deadline, the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) is pushing businesses to stop treating the rollout as a future problem and start onboarding. Get updated fa»»»
Christa Pike: Tennessee set to execute woman for first time in 200 years
Inmate says she is not afraid to die as victim’s mother prepares to witness execution Dubai: Tennessee is preparing to execute a woman for the first time in more than 200 years, bringing to a close a case that has pitted arguments about youth, childhood abuse and mental illness against a mother’s t»»»
High-speed Etihad Rail link debuts between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, offering budget tickets and local-flavour dining
Five daily trains connect Abu Dhabi and Dubai with Emirati-inspired onboard dining Abu Dhabi: For years, the road between Abu Dhabi and Dubai has meant one thing: hands on the wheel, eyes on the traffic, and a long stretch of highway. This will change from today. Etihad Rail's first passenger train»»»
Dubai driving tests get smarter with AI-powered system
New technology can track errors, show learners exactly why they passed or failed Dubai: Learner drivers in Dubai will be able to see exactly where they went wrong during their driving test under a new AI-powered assessment system that promises more accurate results, greater transparency and fewer i»»»
Israel PM says 'indications' enemies will try to attack ahead of elections
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday said there were "indications" that Israel's enemies could try to attack ahead of elections scheduled for the end of October, without giving details. "We have indications that ahead of the elections our enemies will try to attack us. So... I am sending yo»»»
“Headlines will come and go…” Emirates has a very Dubai response to 2026
Emirates launches winter campaign with free attractions and hundreds of Dubai offers Dubai: "Headlines will come and go, Dubai will keep getting better.” That is the message from Emirates in a new social media video promoting Dubai as a winter destination — and, given the number of headlines Dubai »»»
Wave Międzyzdroje Resort & SPA enters final sales stage
Four years after opening, Wave Międzyzdroje Resort & SPA continues to attract guests throughout the year and has become the starting point for the development of further Wave-branded projects on the Baltic coast. The resort maintains a high average annual occupancy rate, while apartment sales in Mi»»»
Tom Cruise trades stunts for satire as toxic tycoon 'Digger'
Paris, France: Tom Cruise is taking on one of his riskiest roles in decades, tackling the politics of climate change and corporate greed in new film "Digger" which sees him play an embattled, ageing tycoon. Backed by a reported budget of $130 million and an advertising blitz, the dark comedy from m»»»
Return of Tsar Samuil's Remains Is Unprecedented, Interior Minister Says
“We are witnessing something unprecedented, something that is difficult to fully assess,” Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev told journalists in Blagoevgrad regarding the agreement reached with Greece to return to Bulgaria the remains of Tsar Samuil. On October 3, they will be transported to Bulgar»»»
France’s Le Pen defiant after top ally hit by antisemitism claims
Paris, France: French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen on Tuesday vowed to hit back at allegations of antisemitism targeting her de-facto number two Jordan Bardella, which have punctured her buoyant campaign at a time she is riding high in the polls. Le Pen, who is aiming to win the E»»»
At least 23 dead in Thailand floods, Bangkok airport in chaos
BANGKOK: The death toll from rains and flooding in Thailand has risen to 23, authorities said on Tuesday, as waters receded from the hard-hit capital Bangkok, where its main airport operated in chaos, and the government approved a multi-million aid package. Bangkok was swamped by around 320 mm (12.»»»
Mali: Serbia to receive first Rafale jet in January 2028
BELGRADE - Serbia's caretaker First Deputy PM and Finance Minister Sinisa Mali announced on Tuesday Serbia would receive its first Rafale multi-role fighter jet in January 2028 and that, afterwards, the remaining 11 jets would arrive one by one every month. Mali was responding to questions from rep»»»
Arslan Slams Lebanese Authority’s “Submissive” Stance on S. Nasrallah’s Martyrdom Anniversary - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Arslan Slams Lebanese Authority’s “Submissive” Stance on S. Nasrallah’s Martyrdom Anniversary 29-09-2026 15:28 PM Tala Arsalan, Leader of L»»»
'We don't put a station to serve only today's guests': Etihad Rail reveals why it chose Al Yalayis
New station integrates rail, metro and taxis to cut car dependence across emirates Dubai: Why build a railway station in an area that is still developing? For Etihad Rail, the answer lies not in where Dubai is today, but where the city will be a decade from now. As Etihad Rail prepares to launch pa»»»
Draft Amendments Concerning Homemade Rakia Brandy Spark Political, Public Debate
Proposed revisions to Bulgaria's excise laws regarding the storage of rakia (a traditional fruit brandy) have sparked political and public debate over potential fines for home-distilled alcohol. The draft amendments to the Excise and Tax Warehouses Act were put to public discussion by the Finance M»»»
Mohammed bin Rashid issues Decree on Board of Investment Corporation of Dubai
ICD will be chaired by Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has issued a Decree on the Board of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), with Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al M»»»
Israel PM says ‘indications’ enemies will try to attack ahead of elections
JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday said there were “indications” that Israel’s enemies could try to attack ahead of elections scheduled for the end of October, without giving details. “We have indications that ahead of the elections our enemies will try to attack us. So... I am»»»
Combined sales across the wellbeing, women’s health and healthy aging segments increased by approx. 27% in the first nine months of 2026
Romanians are making dietary supplements part of their daily routine, with more energy on busy days, better sleep, hormonal balance, metabolic health and long-term wellbeing among their main priorities. The shift is showing up in the sales of COSMO PHARM, the only Romanian supplement manufacturer w»»»
From highway to rail: Inside the UAE’s new Abu Dhabi–Dubai train experience
Comfort, culture and speed redefine travel between Abu Dhabi and Dubai Abu Dhabi: I walked into Mohamad bin Zayed City Station in Abu Dhabi today with one question on my mind: can a train really make people drop the car when travelling between the Emirates? A few minutes later, I had my answer. For»»»
Petkovic, UNMIK chief discuss politically motivated arrests of Kosovo-Metohija Serbs
BELGRADE - The head of the Serbian government office for Kosovo-Metohija Petar Petkovic met with UNMIK head Peter Due on Tuesday to discuss politically motivated arrests of Kosovo-Metohija Serbs by the provisional institutions in Pristina. "Serbs in the province expect the mission to respond with h»»»
Man clings to car bonnet for nearly 2km as driver keeps going after crash
CCTV captures bizarre aftermath of collision before witnesses call police A man was carried for nearly two kilometres on the bonnet of a moving car after a road collision in northern India, with the dramatic incident captured on CCTV. The incident happened in Sitarganj in Uttarakhand’s Udham Singh »»»
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»»»
UAE programme equips families to support neurodivergent children
Initiative gives parents, caregivers practical tools to understand child development Dubai: Hundreds of parents and caregivers across the UAE have been given practical training to better understand and support neurodivergent children and People of Determination, as part of an initiative that brough»»»
Settler attack on West Bank village injures Israeli forces, drawing rare rebuke
More than 100 Israeli settlers attacked a Palestinian village in the occupied West Bank early Tuesday, drawing rare Israeli government condemnation after they injured three members of the security forces. The raid, along with another attack on a different West Bank village on Tuesday, comes amid mo»»»
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 »»»
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 »»»
UAE launches global SAFE-T initiative to fight digital violence against women
Sheikha Fatima said supporting women has long been embedded in the UAE’s development plan Abu Dhabi: Under the patronage of Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak "Mother of the Nation", Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwo»»»
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»»»
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»»»
Progressive Bulgaria: Historic Day for Bulgaria
Progressive Bulgaria Floor Leader Petar Vitanov said it is "a great day" as it transpired that Greece has agreed to return the remains of Tsar Samuil to Bulgaria. "After centuries away from his homeland, the remains of Tsar Samuil are returning home. This is a historic day for Bulgaria," he wrote i»»»
Mother and three children killed in fire at family home in Egypt’s Giza
Father injured as blaze tears through ground floor flat in Giza’s Al Haram district Dubai: A mother and three of her children were killed and the father was injured when a fire swept through their ground floor flat in Egypt’s Giza governorate on Tuesday, according to local media reports. The blaze »»»
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»»»