The election of the Hungary's new centre-right prime minister, Peter Magyar, in April marked a particularly stinging defeat for Viktor Orban, whose government was widely regarded as one of the most anti-LGBTQ in the EU. Rights advocates expect legal changes but wonder about the timeline Magyar will»»»

Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said during Question Time in Parliament on Friday that the contract for the overhaul of the Bulgarian Air Force's An-30 transport aircraft with Ukrainian company Ukrainmash has been extended until August 2, 2026. Responding to a question from Vazrazhdane MP Ivelin »»»

London: British artist David Hockney’s paintings captured the world in brilliant colour, from carefree 1960s California to the bucolic landscapes of his native Yorkshire. Hockney, who died Thursday aged 88, always retained his Yorkshire burr and a determined liking for fish and chips and cigarettes»»»

Dubai: Dubai property buyers who entered the market during the post-Covid recovery have seen advertised sale prices climb by as much as 153% in some of the emirate’s most sought-after communities, according to new analysis from Bayut. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Th»»»

Romania is seeking to reduce the impact on the state budget of its obligation to pay approximately 680 million euros to Pfizer following the loss of a lawsuit concerning the purchase of COVID-19 vaccines, and is looking for a better solution than making the full payment immediately, Finance Ministe»»»

WASHINGTON: While millions of soccer fans cheer or groan over World Cup matches spanning North America, health officials will be on high alert for germs. A heat wave may be the most obvious health threat. But infectious diseases can spread in a crowd, and experts are set to scrutinize wastewater, h»»»

The European Commission is set to be forced to publish complete versions of its multi-billion euro contracts to buy Covid-19 vaccines after the lawyer to the EU’s top court urged it to throw out an appeal by the EU executive. In a legal opinion published on Thursday (11 June), the advocate general »»»

Global supply chain pressures have risen again in recent months, returning to levels last seen during the height of pandemic-related disruptions, Statista reports. According to the Global Supply Chain Stress Index (GSCPI) published by the World Bank, shipping container capacity tied up due to delay»»»

Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer is pressing ahead with strategic memoranda of understanding signed with Saudi Arabia in 2023, company officials said, underscoring the kingdom’s growing weight in the global aviation market. Speaking to Asharq Al-Awsat during a tour and media briefing at Embr»»»

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists released its recommended maternal vaccine schedule Wednesday, breaking with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in its advice. File Photo by Alex Hofford/EPA June 10 (UPI) -- The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologi»»»

Pope Leo will bless the Sagrada Familia's soaring central Jesus Christ tower in Barcelona on Wednesday, ahead of a visit to the Canary Islands where he will focus on immigration. The Pope has received a rapturous reception during his visit to Spain where he on Sunday held an open-air mass with»»»

For more than a century, the internal combustion engine (ICE) powered the world. They powered economic growth, the transformation of cities and geopolitics. Yet according to data from the International Energy Agency (IEA), a pivotal moment in automotive history may have already passed largely unnot»»»

Dubai: Etihad Airways will double flights between Abu Dhabi and Kabul from July 15, 2026, adding a second daily service in each direction after demand on the route exceeded expectations. The airline launched Kabul flights in March with four weekly services. The route has grown quickly, supported by»»»

RIYADH: Zoom’s global investments in the Saudi market have exceeded SR300 million ($80 million), according to Mohannad Al-Kalash, the company’s vice president for the Middle East, Turkey, Africa, and Pakistan, in remarks to Al-Eqtisadiah. He said: “We have a strong focus on Saudi Arabia, particular»»»

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday said that China world not swerve from its commitment ​to safeguarding common interests with North Korea or waver in its support for Kim Jong Un during a rare summit between the two leaders in Pyongyang. The summit comes at a time when China's ec»»»

On June 9, 2014, actor Laverne Cox became the first transgender person to appear on the cover of Time 1 of 4 | Laverne Cox arrives for the 37th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in California on March 5. On June 9, 2014, she became the first transgender person to appear on the c»»»

Global supply chain pressures have risen again in recent months, returning to levels last seen during the height of pandemic-related disruptions, Statista reports. According to the Global Supply Chain Stress Index (GSCPI) published by the World Bank, shipping container capacity tied up due to delay»»»

Dubai: Every visitor who experiences Dubai is a potential future resident, business owner or investor, said Issam Kazim, CEO of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing, as the city looks to convert tourism momentum into longer-term economic growth. Sign up for our daily business ne»»»

Global supply chain pressures have risen again in recent months, returning to levels last seen during the height of pandemic-related disruptions, Statista reports. According to the Global Supply Chain Stress Index (GSCPI) published by the World Bank, shipping container capacity tied up due to delay»»»

Global supply chain pressures have risen again in recent months, returning to levels last seen during the height of pandemic-related disruptions, Statista reports. According to the Global Supply Chain Stress Index (GSCPI) published by the World Bank, shipping container capacity tied up due to delay»»»

Pyongyang, North Korea: China's President Xi Jinping made a rare visit to North Korea on Monday, where he met Kim Jong Un who has drawn closer to Moscow while expanding his country's nuclear weapons programme. Xi's trip to Pyongyang was his first since 2019, and came after he hosted a series of wor»»»

The government has decided that guest workers from the Philippines, Georgia and Armenia will no longer be allowed to enter Hungary under an accelerated procedure. From the next school year, the teacher performance evaluation system will be abolished, the waste management system will be reviewed, pr»»»

Rio de Janeiro: Middle East airlines are expected to plunge into a collective $4.3 billion loss in 2026, with profit per passenger dropping from $31.50 last year to a loss of $21.40, International Air Transport Association (IATA) said in its latest financial outlook for the global airline industry.»»»

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil: Airlines expect to carry more passengers this year but earn only half as much profit as in 2025, as high fuel prices don’t appear to be fully deterring travel, according to projections published Sunday. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) predicted its 370 mem»»»

Egypt’s non-banking financial sector, regulated by the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), serves more than 60 million citizens and provided financing worth EGP 1.4trn in 2025, according to Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development. Rostom made the remarks during his address at »»»

Dubai: For one full day in the heart of Dubai, the Philippines came alive through music, food, dance, and tradition as thousands gathered to celebrate Kalayaan 2026, a major community event marking the 128th anniversary of Philippine Independence Day. Held at the Dubai World Trade Centre on June 7,»»»

Rio de Janeiro: Kuwait’s main international airport terminal could remain heavily disrupted for an extended period after recent strike damage, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.This comes as the ongoing US-Is»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to Pyongyang on Monday, feeling in a position of strength with a firm ally in Russia, a nuclear arsenal and little apparent appetite to engage with Washington. For Xi, leader of the world's second-biggest economy, the two-day vis»»»

Doha, Qatar: The appointment of Kevin Warsh as Chair of the Federal Reserve comes at a particularly challenging time for monetary policy. At the beginning of the year, the US economy was on a path of steady growth and moderating inflation, with expectations building around a gradual easing cycle of»»»

With the thorny issue of migration posing one of the key challenges facing the premiership of UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, publication of the country’s latest migration figures this month will come as welcome relief for the beleaguered British prime minister. The sharp increase in the number»»»

Prominent US cardiac pediatric surgeon Bill Novick, who operates on children with serious heart problems all over the world, told RIA Novosti that current geopolitical tensions would not prevent the Global Cardiac Alliance from its desire to resume charitable projects in Russia. “We would be very i»»»

Dubai: In her early days in Dubai, Marilou Lorenzo-Joson slept on the top bunk of a room she shared with seven other women and wondered what came next. She has arrived in the UAE in 2005 with borrowed money, a visit visa, and just Dh500 in her pocket. Back home in the Philippines, a mother battling»»»

Montreal, Canada: Canada's unemployment rate dropped to 6.6 percent in May on an unexpected spike in hirings across multiple sectors, partially offsetting job losses earlier in the year, government data showed Friday. The G7 economy gained 88,000 jobs in May, Statistics Canada reported -- far excee»»»

A controversial Hungarian tax imposed on building material producers during the coronavirus pandemic has officially been abolished following a ruling by the European Union’s highest court, ending a measure that industry players say caused severe financial damage across the sector. Tax abolished fro»»»

Fall in official Ebola numbers appears to be good news but it's not that simple 10 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleFergus WalshMedical editor EPAMedical staff must wear protective equipment when treating people with Ebola because it spread through bodily fluids The latest Ebola figure»»»

For decades, vaccine development has largely followed the same pattern: a dangerous virus emerges, scientists identify it, develop a vaccine and then race to keep up as the pathogen evolves. Researchers at the University of Cambridge now believe they may have found a way to turn that model on its h»»»

The American job market has climbed out of a rut. But it's still trudging along tepidly, frustrating young people and others out of work. The Labor Department is expected to report Friday that companies, non-profits and government agencies added 105,000 jobs last month, according to a survey of for»»»

China said on Friday President Xi Jinping would visit North Korea on a two-day trip from June 8, his first in nearly seven years as Beijing looks to reassert ties with Pyongyang, its only formal treaty ally. Beijing has worked to draw Pyongyang back into its fold after the COVID-19 pandemic froze e»»»

BEIJING: Chinese leader Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week, both countries announced Friday, in what will be his first visit in nearly seven years. His trip will the latest in a series of steps by China to reinforce its close ties with its nuclear-armed neighbor, whose leader Kim Jong »»»

Global energy markets will turn their attention on Friday to the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, where a high-level panel discussion titled “Global Energy Systems: How Is the World’s Energy Sector Responding to Challenges and Risks?” will take place. The 29th edition of the forum, bein»»»

Dubai: An Indian expat based in Bahrain won the Dh20 million grand prize in Big Ticket's latest live draw on Wednesday, walking away with a life-changing windfall after seven years of persistent participation. Krishna Kumar Syamala Ravindran, 43, is a businessman from the south Indian state of Kera»»»

BRUSSELS: Passenger traffic across European airports fell in April for the first time since the post-pandemic recovery began five years ago, driven by escalating disruptions and conflicts in the Middle East. The April 2026 air traffic report released by the Brussels-based Airport Council Internatio»»»

Continue the Change party leader Assen Vassilev described as "outrageous and unconstitutional" the discontinuation of the COVID supplement for pensions granted after July 1, approved by the National Assembly on Wednesday along with other amendments to the so-called budget extension law for 2026. Va»»»

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev has said Bulgaria will have to take on new debt of up to €3.8 billion, describing the measure as unavoidable given current fiscal pressures and urgent state obligations. Speaking at a Council of Ministers briefing, Donev warned that without the»»»

Dubai: Dubai has said it is pressing ahead with a packed events calendar, new tourism campaigns, infrastructure upgrades and aviation expansion as it looks beyond the disruption caused by the US-Israel-Iran conflict earlier this year. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Sp»»»

Parliament on Wednesday approved at second reading amendments to the so-called budget extension law for 2026, reducing the state subsidy per vote received by political parties, rejecting a higher debt ceiling and discontinuing the COVID supplement for pensions granted after July 1. Until the adopti»»»

Pensions will be increased by 7.8% from July 1 under the so-called Swiss rule, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev told a news briefing at the Council of Ministers on Wednesday. With this rule, the average increase rate is based on the average annual inflation and average annual »»»

The National Assembly began Wednesday’s plenary session with a minute of silence in memory of MP Lyuben Dilov Jr., who died the previous day. The proposal was made by GERB lawmaker Toma Bikov, who described it as “the most difficult procedure I have ever carried out.” Parliament Speaker Mihaela Dot»»»

RIYADH: Non-oil private sector activity across the UAE, Egypt and Kuwait faced continued headwinds in May, as supply disruptions, regional geopolitical tensions and cost pressures weighed on business conditions. The UAE stayed in expansion territory, Egypt recorded another contraction, and Kuwait r»»»

BUDGET – DEBT – PENSIONS The Bulgarian media cover the series of parliamentary decisions and proposals that sparked debate over pension policy and fiscal priorities, including changes to COVID-era supplements, indexation rules, and broader efforts to contain budget spending. *** Dnevnik: The ruling»»»