The Culturama Festival will return to Heraclea Sintica for a fifth consecutive year, Historical Museum in Petrich Director Katya Stoyanova told BTA on Wednesday. The three-night programme will bring concerts to the ancient city from June 26 to 28. Stoyanova said the initiative is becoming a fixture»»»

On June 10, 1940, Norway surrendered to Germany during World War II, with King Haakon and members of the government fleeing to Britain. 1 of 4 | German officers stand before Oslo's National Theater in 1940 after taking control of Norway during World War II. On June 10, 1940, Norway surrendered to G»»»

In 2025, the Tulpar Motors assembly plant produced over 2,000 Chevrolet vehicles. Including other brands, the total production volume was approximately 3,000 units, or an average of 250 vehicles per month. The company reported to 24.kg news agency. Over 1,000 vehicles assembled at the plant were ha»»»

Doha, Qatar: The United States is working closely with Canada and Mexico to deliver a seamless and secure FIFA World Cup 2026, a landmark tournament that will not only be the largest in the competition’s history but also the first to be jointly hosted by three nations, according to Chargé d’Affaire»»»

Doha, Qatar: Dutch great Johan Cruyff once reduced football to its simplest truth: to win, you have to score one more goal than your opponent. It is a lesson Qatar know only too well as they prepare for the FIFA World Cup, where hopes of reaching the knockout stage will depend largely on their abil»»»

Doha, Qatar: Spain head into the 2026 FIFA World Cup determined to reassert themselves among football’s elite, carrying both the legacy of past triumphs and the ambition of a new generation ready to define a new era. La Roja arrive with an impressive record in international football. Their finest m»»»

Rescuers in the southern Philippines pulled a body from the rubble of a collapsed supermarket on Wednesday, as the death toll from a major earthquake climbed to 46. The 7.8-magnitude tremor just off the coast of Mindanao on Monday brought down buildings, triggered landslides and set off tsunami war»»»

Fakhri Abu Diab fought for decades to save his home. But when Israeli authorities arrived with bulldozers two years ago, he was powerless to stop them. He and his wife now live among shards of memory: a bicycle where his bedroom stood; the garden where he planted tomatoes as a boy; a portrait of hi»»»

GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines: Dozens of rescuers in hard hats scrambled out of a partially collapsed grocery in a southern Philippine city Wednesday as it was rattled by an aftershock from a powerful earthquake that left at least 45 people dead and 17 others missing in the region. A safety officer b»»»

JOHANNESBURG: At least 12 people were killed and nine injured on Tuesday evening when gunmen opened fire at ‌an informal settlement ‌in ​Cleveland, ‌east ⁠of Johannesburg, ​police said ⁠on Wednesday. Police said in a statement that they had launched a manhunt for more than ⁠10 suspects following ‌t»»»

Bucharest will become a city-wide showcase for flexible workspaces on June 10, as BEYOND SPACE and the Romanian Workplace and Facility Management Association (ROFMA) organize the 2026 edition of the Night of Coworking Spaces, an event designed to bring together professionals, entrepreneurs, and the»»»

Washington, June 10 (SANA) Energy Minister Mohammad al-Bashir on Tuesday said Syria aims to position itself as a regional energy hub linking major production centers in the Gulf, Iraq and the Eastern Mediterranean with regional and international markets, while expanding cooperation with U.S. and in»»»

Bilateral trade between Romania and the Kyrgyz Republic increased by more than 43% last year compared with 2024 and there remains significant potential for further development of economic relations, according to Iuliu Stocklosa, President of the Bucharest Chamber of Commerce and Industry, during a »»»

The National Commission for Strategy and Prognosis (CNSP) has revised upwards its estimate for average annual inflation in 2026 to 7.9%, an increase of 1.4 percent compared with its autumn forecast, as a result of the intensification of the conflict in the Middle East, according to the Spring 2026 »»»

The National Strategy and Prognosis Commission (CNSP) estimates that economic growth in 2026 will be reduced by 0.9 percentage points, from 1% in the previous forecast to 0.1%, as a result of current macroeconomic conditions.Accordingly, Gross Domestic Product is projected at 2,056 billion lei in 2»»»

European Commission Executive Vice-President for Social Rights and Skills, Quality Jobs and Preparedness Roxana Minzatu is representing the European Union on Tuesday at the G7 Labour and Employment Ministers' meeting, hosted by the French presidency of the intergovernmental forum, as well as at the»»»

Former presidential candidate Calin Georgescu urged on Tuesday "every member of Parliament who still has love of country in their heart" to launch suspension proceedings against President Nicusor Dan, accusing him of an "abusive" and "defiant" decision to nominate Eugen Tomac to form a new governme»»»

Eugen Tomac, the appointed premier, denied rumors according to which he would hand in his mandate on Wednesday. He remained optimistic about the possibility that the government could propose him for the investment vote in Parliament, although neither PSD, not PNL, USR or UDMR were wlling to back hi»»»

Floor leader of the Liberal deputies Gabriel Andronache said on Tuesday that the government proposed by prime minister-designate Eugen Tomac is "infiltrated' and "controlled" by PSD, adding that he does not believe it will pass the parliamentary vote."The only party that imposed conditions on Eugen»»»

National leader of the Hungarian Democratic Union of Romania (UDMR) Klemen Hunor says that a 'government by intermediaries does not work' and that the option of a government with political ministers would have been preferable to that of a technocratic government."90% of the proposed personalities a»»»

Prime Minister-designate Eugen Tomac said that on Tuesday and Wednesday he will have more talks to finalise the list of ministers and added that he suggested to cut the number of secretaries of state."There are still discussions today and tomorrow to finalise the list of the cabinet that I will pro»»»

President Nicusor Dan had a telephone conversation on Tuesday with President of the European Council Antonio Costa, to whom he said that the incident with the Russian drone in the Romanian city of Galati should be reflected in the conclusions of the European summit of June 18-19 in Brussels."During»»»

Dubai: Princess Victoria Ingrid Alice Désirée, Crown Princess of the Kingdom of Sweden, met with Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, in Stockholm during her visit to Sweden leading a high level UAE delegation. The meeting reviewed»»»

Doha, Qatar: Brazil made a historic move for this World Cup by appointing Carlo Ancelotti, becoming the first foreign manager to lead the Selecao in decades. The Italian has conquered Europe’s biggest leagues, winning domestic titles in England, Spain, Germany, France and Italy. He stands alone as »»»

Doha, Qatar: Project Qatar 2026 serves as a vital platform for showcasing latest innovations and technologies. Qatar’s construction sector continues to witness strong momentum as the country advances major infrastructure and development initiatives aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030. It aims t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber (QC) Board Member Abdulrahman bin Abduljalil Al Abdulghani recently held a meeting with H E Ashraf Khodjaev, Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the State of Qatar, to discuss strengthening bilateral economic and commercial ties. The meeting was also attended by Q»»»

SINGAPORE: Oil prices climbed on Wednesday, moving away from a seven-week low touched in the previous ‌session, after the US military launched new strikes against Iran and as market data showed another large draw in US crude stocks. Brent futures rose 66 cents, or 0.7 percent, to $92.11 a barrel at»»»

OnsaFX, distinguished by its innovative and premium vision, has officially revealed that John Terry has joined the family as their "Brand Ambassador." This move highlights the firm's ambition at the crossroads of elite sports and fintech. This agreement goes beyond a standard endorsement. The goal »»»

Twelve killed in mass shooting in Johannesburg, police say Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on Google Getty ImagesPolice say they have launched a manhunt for suspects (stock image) At least 12 people have been killed in a mass shooting in an area of Johannesburg, police in South Africa say. They s»»»

Doha, Qatar: “Brazil will win their FIFA World Cup opener against Morocco.” That is what Ritinha predicts. Ritinha is not an expert in football, or any other sport – but just a female sandbar shark currently residing at the Rio de Janeiro’s AquaRio aquarium. World Cup predictions usually come from »»»

BRUSSELS: The European Commission has urged Albania to act without delay to ensure it is aligned with EU environmental legislation if it wants to accede to the bloc, a Commission spokesperson said on Tuesday, commenting on a planned Kushner-backed luxury resort. On Monday, Albania’s Prime Minister »»»

JAKARTA: A military court in Indonesia on Wednesday sentenced four soldiers to up to three years in prison for an acid attack on an activist critical of perceived militarisation of the government. The four were found guilty of premeditated assault for the attack in March that left Andrie Yunus, 27,»»»

Blaze Meridian has officially launched its operations in the United Arab Emirates, unveiling a unified business execution platform designed to eliminate operational friction for global technology and fintech firms expanding into the Middle East. Headquartered in Dubai, the platform streamlines mult»»»

Russian Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Sergei Vakunov spoke at a state reception to mark Russia Day, celebrated on June 12. In his speech, the diplomat emphasized that relations between Kyrgyzstan and Russia continue to strengthen thanks to close political, economic, and humanitarian cooperation. Accordi»»»

Bulgaria has stated that it has no financial obligations toward the Gaza Board of Peace initiative and is not expected to contribute funding, as the country has not ratified the relevant charter establishing the body. The clarification was provided by Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova-Chamova in r»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) opened yesterday the ‘On the Move’ exhibition at the National Museum of China, marking the first collaboration between the two institutions and a new milestone in the exhibition’s international journey as a legacy project of Years of Culture. Present»»»

Doha, Qatar: As Canada prepares to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside the United States and Mexico, the country is drawing valuable lessons from Qatar’s successful organisation of the 2022 tournament, particularly in delivering exceptional fan experiences and ensuring robust security, accord»»»

Russian retail investors poured RUB138bn ($1.7bn) into mutual funds in May, with bond funds accounting for more than four-fifths of net inflows as punters expect more Central Bank of Russia (CBR) rate cuts boosting the demand for fixed-income products, Kommersant reports. Data from Investfunds show»»»

The leaders of Ukraine, the United Kingdom, France and Germany emerged from Downing Street on June 7 with a joint statement that lays down five conditions to underpin any sustainable settlement to Russia's war. The list lays out the core terms of any peace deal before the G7 are due to meet at a su»»»

The European Union’s long-awaited migration pact comes into force on Friday, though—contrary to earlier government messaging—it is not designed to loosen controls or unleash a wave of migrants across member states, including Hungary. Rather, it seeks to streamline the rejection and effective remova»»»

Dubai: Jazeera Airways has launched a limited-time summer sale offering 50% off fares to several European destinations, giving travellers from Kuwait a cheaper way to book city breaks and leisure trips during the peak holiday period. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), in collaboration with Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), has launched the assessment phase of the National Survey on Developmental Disabilities Diagnostics and Interventions in the State of Qatar, during an event attended by representatives from »»»

More than 1,100 migrants have been rescued off the coast of Mauritania in less than two weeks, its coastguard said Tuesday, signaling a resurgence in migration along the perilous Atlantic route. Thousands of people, most of them young, have tried to reach Europe from west Africa in recent years, ma»»»

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National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) Governor Petko Stefanovski has submitted his resignation, the Fund's press centre said on Tuesday. “It is clear to everyone that I do not have the political support necessary to work calmly and without causing turbulence in the system. I believe that my resigna»»»

Abu Dhabi: Dr Shamsheer Vayalil, an Abu Dhabi-based entrepreneur, philanthropist, and Chairman and CEO of Burjeel Holdings, has announced a Dh1 million humanitarian recovery programme for the families of those killed and injured in the tragic road accident on Dubai’s Emirates Road. The support will»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, in partnership with the Ministry of Sports and Youth, has announced the launch of the third edition of the Outstanding Youth Researcher Award, focusing this year on the theme “The Impact of Role Models on Shaping the Behaviours of Qatari Youth»»»

A resident of Chui region was detained for illegal hunting of wild animals in the mountains of Kemin district, the Ministry of Natural Resources of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. During the arrest, the following were found and confiscated: two wild boars, one roe deer, two pheasants, and one chukar »»»

A huge treasure trove of ancient DNA from animals including extinct woolly mammoths has been discovered in frozen squirrel feces in Canada's remote Yukon territory, scientists said Tuesday. The DNA found deep inside sealed-off burrows is between 3,000 and 700,000 years old, offering a rare window i»»»

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef visited the gold refinery operated by Tau-Ken Altyn in Kazakhstan's capital, Astana, on Tuesday. The minister reviewed the technologies and processes used in gold processing and refining and met with Tau-Ken Altyn chief executive Ar»»»