Bulgaria is facing widespread job cuts across 19 regions, with a total of 59 mass layoff notifications affecting 3,568 employees this year, according to the Employment Agency (EA). These notifications cover more than half of the country, creating significant pressure on local labor markets and prom»»»

Bulgaria’s public debt has reached 62,771,629,088 leva, and if it were to be settled immediately, each of the country’s 2.8 million households would need to contribute approximately 21,904 leva (around €11,200). This calculation comes from the ValueKeeper.bg platform, an online “Debt Calculator” th»»»

British boxer Anthony Joshua arrives for his non-title heavyweight bout against US boxer and influencer Jake Paul at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida on December 19, 2025. Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua was injured in a fatal highway accident that killed two people on December »»»

Dubai: Highlighting the growing role of overseas Pakistanis in strengthening economic relations between Pakistan and the UAE, Ali Zeb Khan, Trade and Investment Counsellor at the Pakistan Consulate General in Dubai, said that structured platforms like the Chinar Business Conference (CBC) are vital »»»

Tehran: Some shopkeepers in Tehran closed their stores on Monday in protest against economic hardships and sharp swings in Iran’s embattled currency, Iranian media reported, following similar demonstrations a day earlier. State news agency IRNA said some shopkeepers and traders at Tehran’s bazaar “»»»

China's military on Monday dispatched air, navy and missile units to conduct joint live-fire drills around the island of Taiwan, which Beijing called a “stern warning” against separatist and “external interference” forces. Taiwan said it was placing its forces on alert and called the Chinese govern»»»

GERB leader Boyko Borissov Monday hailed billions in a new National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) payment, claimed credit for all payments under this Plan and slammed the opposition for any delays. "The Bulgarian State’s portfolio for Bulgarian businesses is up by several billion levs," Boris»»»

The Ministry of Health told 24.kg news agency how hospitals will operate during the New Year holidays. According to the ministry, in order to ensure accessibility and continuity of medical care, all medical organizations across the country will switch to an enhanced work regime on December 30–31. O»»»

Bulgaria’s public debt has reached 62,771,629,088 leva, and if it were to be settled immediately, each of the country’s 2.8 million households would need to contribute approximately 21,904 leva (around €11,200). This calculation comes from the ValueKeeper.bg platform, an online “Debt Calculator” th»»»

Despite Prime Minister Nawaf Salam’s announcement about the readiness to begin arms monopolization north of the Litani River, the Lebanese state has not taken such a decision in the current period, a media report said. “Not moving to cleaning out North Litani does not stem from a negative stance fr»»»

President Joseph Aoun on Monday hoped the new year will witness “a new birth of Lebanon, so that it becomes a state of institutions, away from the state of sects.” “History has proven that the Lebanese Army has saved Lebanon many times, and the future will prove that it is Lebanon's only savior, be»»»

Palm Beach: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet Donald Trump in Florida on Monday, with the US president pushing to move to the next stage of his fragile Gaza truce plan. Netanyahu is also expected to try to shift some focus onto Iran, amid reports he will call for more US strikes o»»»

A 74-year-old woman was seriously injured Monday morning after being struck by a concrete mixer truck in Nea Ionia, a northern suburb of Athens. The accident occurred at the intersection of Byzantio and Alamanas streets under circumstances that remain unclear. The woman was hit while crossing the r»»»

DOHA: Qatar is set to experience a cold wave accompanied by fresh to strong northwesterly winds on Tuesday and Wednesday, the Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) has said. According to QMD, the northwesterly winds will lead to a noticeable drop in temperatures across the country and an increased fee»»»

The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) says it would stand firmly against any unrest or territorial aggression, warning adversaries against miscalculation. In a statement issued on Monday to mark the anniversary of the 2009 nationwide rallies in support of the Islamic Republic held on the 9th of»»»

Doha, Qatar: National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) announced the convention of its fourth national forum titled "Human Rights at the Core of Combating Drugs: Challenges and Prospects for Sustainable Solutions", to be held on January 20 and 21, 2026, in partnership with the Ministry of Interior. Th»»»

Al-Jouf Free Zone (Al-Joaf / Al-Jowf / Al-Jowfe / Al-Jawf) announced yesterday the start of operation of its Dry Port Free Zone based in the Kufra Municipality, deep in the southwest corner of Libya. It said this comes as part of improving infrastructure and improving logistics and transit trade be»»»

Bulgaria received EUR 1.47 billion from the third payment under the national Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP), the Government Information Service announced on Monday. The payment was made after the European Commission assessed that Bulgaria had successfully completed 48 of the 50 milestones and t»»»

TUNIS, Dec. 29 (TAP) – Tunisia’s investment policy is based on guaranteeing freedom of investment, protecting the rights of both domestic and foreign investors, and continuously improving the services provided to them, Minister of Economy and...»»»

TUNIS, Dec. 29 (TAP) – Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar bin Ibrahim Al-Khorayef said that agreements and memorandums of understanding are not merely formal documents, but rather a clear government commitment to overcoming...»»»

DUBAI - Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic was honoured with the Globe Sports Award in Dubai on Sunday. Djokovic received the award from Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, Arabic-language media reported. The award, handed out by Globe Soccer Award, was introduced this year to recognise "exc»»»

DOHA: The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) announced the convention of its fourth national forum titled 'Human Rights at the Core of Combating Drugs: Challenges and Prospects for Sustainable Solutions', to be held on January 20 and 21, 2026, in partnership with the Ministry of Interior. The f»»»

The government will start by issuing $2 billion to $2.5 billion, A marketing roadshow will run beginning on January 17, the government eyeing to $6 billion of sales in 2017. Egypt has been paying yields of about 20 percent on domestic T-bonds and T-bills since the central bank raised interest rates»»»

Meeting with outgoing Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov on Monday, the leaders of the Commission for Consumer Protection (CCP) and the National Revenue Agency (NRA) said the institutions act swiftly in cases of unjustified price hikes, imposing sanctions while ensuring strict compliance with the Act »»»

Dubai: Sharjah has approved a Dh44.5 billion general budget for 2026, setting out a measured but expansive spending plan that prioritises infrastructure, economic competitiveness and social stability, while responding to a more uncertain global backdrop of inflation, higher interest rates and geopo»»»

The boss of cinema chain Everyman has stepped down less than three weeks after the company warned trading had been weaker than expected. Everyman Media Group said on Monday that Alex Scrimgeour was leaving with immediate effect and would be replaced on an interim basis by non-executive director Far»»»

Political opposition leaders in the United Kingdom have called for a human rights activist to be stripped of his citizenship over past social media posts allegedly containing violent and antisemitic language within days of the dual national returning to Britain after years in Egyptian prisons. The »»»

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the operating hours for all services during the New Year holiday on 1st January 2026. The announced timings cover Customer Happiness Centres, paid public parking facilities, public bus services, Dubai Metro and Dubai Tram services, ma»»»

The Russian Armed Forces are advancing almost along the entire front in the Special Military Operation zone, Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov said.»»»

Dubai: From January 1, 2026, all producers, importers and stockpilers of sweetened drinks in the UAE must obtain a mandatory sugar conformity certificate — or risk their products being taxed at the highest excise rate, the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) confirmed Monday. Sign up for our daily business»»»

Bulgaria has recorded the largest drop in industrial production within the European Union for the fifth month in a row, according to preliminary data from Eurostat. In October 2025, the country’s industrial output fell by 7.6 percent compared to the same month in 2024, a sharper decline than the 5.»»»

U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa has met with a number of Lebanese ministers in recent days, the U.S. Embassy said on Monday. “Economic and financial reforms are critical – alongside peace and security -- to secure Lebanon’s stability and restore international confidence,” the Embassy said in»»»

Saudi Arabia has begun implementing the third group of major road corridor development projects in Riyadh, with a total value exceeding SR8 billion, to be delivered over a period of three to four years. The programme forms part of wider efforts to modernise the capital’s transport network and impro»»»

Brigitte Bardot will forever remain the woman who turned Belitsa into a place of hope, compassion and a new beginning, Belitsa Mayor Radoslav Revanski wrote in a condolence letter on Monday. Bardot died at the age of 91, the Brigitte Bardot Foundation announced on Sunday, quoted by AFP. "With deep »»»

Damascus, Dec. 29 (SANA) The Central Bank of Syria’s announcement of a new currency and the removal of two zeros from its nominal value underscores that currency reform is not an isolated measure or a temporary procedure, but part of a broader, integrated economic strategy.Central Bank Governor Abd»»»

A Ukrainian soldier, captured by Russian forces, shared his experience of a three-day journey to a location in Kupyansk for a photoshoot meant to "prove" the supposed presence of Ukrainian troops in the city. President Vladimir Putin earlier stated that the town of Kupyansk is under the control of »»»

Hyderabad: Two female students from Telangana were killed in a road accident in the United States, their families said on Monday. The students, hailing from Mahabubabad district, died after the car they were travelling in plunged into a gorge in California. The deceased have been identified as Pula»»»

Dubai: After nearly two decades of planning and construction, the UAE’s national railway is finally preparing to carry passengers. In 2026, Etihad Rail will launch its long-awaited passenger services, reshaping how people move between emirates and setting a new benchmark for intercity travel in the»»»

Hungary has vowed a “revolt” against the EU in 2026, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has said, declaring that Budapest will lead a rebellion against the bloc’s new Migration Pact. The policy, expected to take effect in July, forces member states to contribute in proportion to their population and »»»

Dubai: The 24-day ‘Hatta Unites Us’ festival, part of the popular #Hatta_Winter initiative, concluded with resounding success, attracting 20,000 visitors and generating Dh300,000 in revenue. Showcasing the talent and resilience of home-based entrepreneurs, the festival emerged as a dynamic platform»»»

Dubai: Four people, including an Indian expatriate from Kerala, were killed in a road accident in Rustaq, Oman, on Sunday night. The crash occurred around 9pm (local time) on the road connecting Rustaq in the South Al Batinah Governorate with Ibri, according to the Omani Ministry of Health. Also Re»»»

Dubai: As the world prepares to ring in 2026, Dubai is already refining the final touches of a massive security and logistics plan designed to keep millions of revellers safe. Major General Hareb Al Shamsi, Acting Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, has chaired a high-level meeting to ensure the ci»»»

Tunis, Dec. 29 (TAP) – Economy and Planning Minister, Samir Abdelhafidh, said that Saudi Arabia ranks among the top ten investors in Tunisia, with total investments exceeding $375 million by the end of 2024.Speaking at the Saudi-Tunisian Business...»»»

The General Directorate of the National Police has issued warnings about potential fraud as Bulgaria prepares to introduce the euro. Citizens are urged to remain vigilant and avoid trusting strangers who promise help or better conditions for exchanging levs into euros. Chief Inspector Zlatka Padink»»»

Following a U.S. mediation, Saudi Arabia and Qatar have agreed to open a new chapter of cooperation between them, especially in files related to Lebanon and Syria, al-Akhbar newspaper reported on Monday. Doha had on Sunday witnessed a meeting over the Lebanese file between State Minister at the Qat»»»

A woman riding an electric scooter under the influence of alcohol was fined and had her vehicle towed during intensified overnight traffic checks in central Athens, police said. The incident occurred Sunday night as traffic police carried out alcohol breath tests aimed at preventing accidents. Acco»»»

12th Global Trade Matters annual “Money and Finance Summit” came this year under the name of “Exploring the 12 pillars of global competitiveness” in which Ministers of Supply Khaled Hanafy, Investment Dalia Korshid and ted. Other government officials, economists, industrialists and international of»»»

The upcoming year promises to be decisive for Bulgaria’s energy sector, determining whether the country will secure a strong position within Europe’s evolving energy and industrial framework or remain on the periphery, reliant on outdated systems and external influences. This perspective is highlig»»»

War and crisis-hit Lebanon will sign Monday a deal with Egypt for energy cooperation that will allow Lebanon to increase its electricity production. Egypt's Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi was in Beirut Monday and met with President Joseph Aoun and Parliament Speaker Nabih »»»