BusinessItalyRyanair faces massive fine in Italy over 'abusive strategy'Louis OelofseItaly's competition authority AGCM claims the budget airline blocked payment methods and mass-deleted accounts to manipulate travel agencies and force them into partnerships. Ryanair has pledged to appeal the fine.»»»

The Council of Ministers has adopted a decision to establish a specialized operational task force for analysing and countering money laundering, outgoing Interior Minister Daniel Mitov announced after Tuesday’s meeting of the Cabinet. Mitov said the decision is the result of many months of efforts »»»

POLITICS In an interview with the Bulgarian National Radio, political scientist and journalist Emiliya Milcheva on the political situation in the country. She said that the protests which brought hundreds of thousands of people onto the streets not only in Sofia but also in other cities, as well as»»»

BELGRADE - Secretary General at the Serbian MFA Dusan Kozarev met with the newly-appointed Cuban Ambassador to Serbia Pavel Orencio Diaz Hernandez on Monday and wished him a successful tenure in Belgrade. "Kozarev emphasised that Serbia is committed to further deepening the relations with Latin Ame»»»

The Israeli army on Tuesday claimed that a Lebanese soldier killed in a drone strike on a car in the Sidon district was also a Hezbollah operative. It claimed the strike killed three Hezbollah members in total, “including one who served concurrently in the Lebanese Army's intelligence unit and anot»»»

A long-term approach built on trust, flexibility, and a genuine interest in helping companies navigate change. This is the foundation on which Alina Necula, Managing Director of Regional Developments AG Capital Group and Country Manager for Romania Lion’s Head, has built the success of the company »»»

KUWAIT, Dec 23 (KUNA) -- The Touristic Enterprises Company (TEC) announced on Tuesday the launch pf the Al-Aqila Beach redevelopment project as part of efforts to enhance waterfronts and boost the tourism and entertainment sector in Kuwait.Speaking at a press conference, Chief Executive Officer of »»»

Donald Trump has said the US will keep or sell the crude oil contained on tankers it has seized off the coast of Venezuela, as well as the vessels themselves. The US president's comments came as Washington continues to pressure the South American country's leader Nicolas Maduro to stand down. Speak»»»

Armed men have kidnapped 28 people travelling to an annual Islamic event in Nigeria's central Plateau state, local sources have told the BBC. The victims, including women and children, were ambushed in their bus on Sunday night as it was driving between villages. News of the abductions comes just a»»»

DOHA: Acting General Manager of Qatar Chamber (QC) Ali Bu Sherbak Al Mansouri affirmed that social responsibility has become a fundamental pillar of sustainable development and an essential element in building a strong economy and a cohesive society.He highlighted Qatar's leading achievements in th»»»

PUTINCI - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Monday evening he hoped the situation regarding Serbia's oil company NIS, which is under US sanctions due to its Russian majority ownership, would be resolved in the coming weeks and noted that there were problems with imports of oil derivatives »»»

Mexico City: At least five people were killed after a Mexican Navy aircraft crashed in the waters off the US state of Texas while carrying out a medical transport, the navy said Monday. Eight people were traveling aboard the aircraft, which was on a humanitarian mission, the Mexican Navy Secretaria»»»

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Tuesday said his government would invite Israel's president to visit, after a mass shooting in Sydney targeting the Jewish community. "Prime Minister Albanese advised President (Isaac) Herzog that, upon the recommendation of the Australian government, t»»»

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday that Israel “will never withdraw from the Gaza Strip,” announcing that new settlement outposts will be established in the northern part of the enclave “when the appropriate time comes.” Israeli media reported that Katz made the remarks during a c»»»

For Bogdan Danila, the CEO of Symfonia Softeh Plus, 2025 was a year of consolidation, innovation, and preparing the ground for accelerated growth, despite several challenges, which were turned into opportunities for further growth. Next year, the company aims to enhance its performance on the AI fr»»»

By 2030, all villages in Kyrgyzstan should be provided with drinking water, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Bakyt Torobaev stated at a joint meeting of the parliamentary committees. He responded to MP Alisher Kozuev’s question about clean water remaining the main problem f»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 23 (KUNA) -- Under the patronage of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and in the presence of His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, His Highness the Amir's Football Cup final for the 2024-2025 sport season will take place on Tue»»»

Skopje, 22 December 2025 (MIA) - Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said Monday the Government is not against an increase of the minimum wage and noted that the executive is committed to continued rise in salaries and proper valuation of labor, while adding that an increase of the minimum wage shoul»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority, Ashghal, has called on homeowners and building contractors to comply with the provisions of Law No. (4) of 1985 on the Organizations of Buildings which stipulates the technical and procedural requirements related to building drainage services. Ashghal urged »»»

Kerala achieved a historic milestone by successfully performing the first heart transplant at a district-level government hospital in India. The groundbreaking procedure took place at Ernakulam General Hospital in Kochi on Monday. The recipient, Durga, a woman from Nepal, has been moved to the ICU »»»

Thailand on Tuesday rejected a request by Cambodia to hold bilateral talks in a neutral country, leaving a planned meeting to negotiate an end to deadly border clashes in doubt. The nations' long-standing border conflict reignited this month, shattering an earlier truce, killing more than 40 people»»»

GERB leader Boyko Borissov said on Facebook on Tuesday his party has lost all trust in the Anti-Corruption Commission and he believes that it should not exist. The Continue the Change party said on December 18 that the Anti-Corruption Commission had requested data from the Central Election Commissi»»»

BELGRADE - Strategic dialogue on a Serbia-Georgia FTA to be signed by end-2026 was launched at a session of an intergovernental commission on trade and economic cooperation on Monday. The commission met at the Palace of Serbia, three days after an official visit to Belgrade by Georgian President Mi»»»

Rome, Italy: The Italy Competition Authority, AGCM, said on Tuesday it had fined Ryanair more than 255 million euros ($300 million) for allegedly abusing its dominant position to prevent travel agencies access to its services. The move comes a day after the Authority fined the US tech giant Apple 9»»»

Due to reconnection to a new line running through an underground passage near the Central Department Store (TsUM), drinking water supply to central part of Bishkek will be stopped from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on December 24. The City Hall’s press service reported. Water supply to residential buildings, »»»

The days leading up to Christmas will start under mostly overcast skies, with foggy conditions expected during the mornings and reduced visibility in many areas. No precipitation is forecast for the first two days of the week. Some breaks in the cloud cover are expected on Monday afternoon in south»»»

Copenhagen: President Donald Trump on Monday reiterated that the United States needed Greenland for “national security” after his appointment of a special envoy to the Danish Arctic island triggered a new spat with Copenhagen. Since returning to the White House in January, Trump has repeatedly said»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Municipality has invited the public to take part in the Public Cleanliness March, scheduled to be held at Lusail Boulevard on Wednesday, December 24. In a post on its social media platforms, the ministry said the march is an annual national event organised by the Public Cleanl»»»

Dubai: The Central Bank of the UAE has revoked the licence of Omda Exchange, struck the firm off its official register, and imposed a financial sanction of Dh10 million. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The central bank said the action followed examinations that identif»»»

The Energy and Water Regulatory Commission has approved higher prices of water for most of the country’s regions starting from January 1 2026, The decision was made at a closed meeting on Monday and published on the Commission’s website. Water will be most expensive in Silistra, at BGN 6.44 per cu »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have liberated the settlement of Andreevka in the Dnepropetrovsk region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. "The units of the Vostok battlegroup continued to advance into the depth of the enemy's defenses and liberated the settlement of Andreev»»»

DOHA: As part of the implementation of the Ministry of Justice's 2025-2030 strategic plan, which included initiatives and projects specializing in training, qualification, and development of legal and practical skills for various legal categories in the country, the ministry will launch a legal tra»»»

Dubai: Ras Al Khaimah Police have recorded a notable improvement in public safety during the first half of 2025, with serious crimes falling by 6.9 per cent compared to the same period last year. Brigadier Dr Tareq Mohammed bin Saif, Director General of Police Operations at Ras Al Khaimah Police, s»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - In recent years, the West has done everything possible to politicize UNESCO's work and put Ukraine high on its agenda, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday. "In recent years, as in other international organizations, our Western colleagues have done everything po»»»

Kuwait City: Kuwait has signed a deal worth $4.1 billion with China to complete the construction of a major port, as the country seeks to diversify its economy with a bigger role in global trade. The State Audit Bureau, a government oversight body responsible for monitoring public funds, on Monday »»»

US President Donald Trump said on Monday it would be smart for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to leave power, and the United States could keep or sell the oil it had seized off the coast of Venezuela in recent weeks. Trump's pressure campaign on Maduro has included a ramped-up military presenc»»»

Damascus, Dec. 23 (SANA) Brig. Gen. Faheem Issa, Syria’s deputy defense minister for the northern region, held a meeting in the “Peace Spring” area on Tuesday to review the readiness and deployment of military units. The meeting was attended by Brig. Gen. Aqil Amer, commander of the 72nd Division, »»»

Dubai: Dammam has emerged as Saudi Arabia's hottest property market in Q3, posting record 3,000 transactions worth SAR3.2 billion, up 60% year-on-year and 37% from Q2. The Eastern Province city attracts end users and investors with more affordable prices amid affordability strains in Riyadh and Jed»»»

Kyrgyzstan imports approximately 4.5 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity from neighboring countries. Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev said at a joint committee meeting. He stated that the country’s demand for electricity has increased due to economic and popul»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of the implementation of the Ministry of Justice's 2025-2030 strategic plan, which included initiatives and projects specializing in training, qualification, and development of legal and practical skills for various legal categories in the country, the ministry will launch a le»»»

Attallah Tarazi recently received Christmas presents that included socks and a scarf to shield him against the Gaza winter, and he joined some fellow Palestinian Christians in a round of hymns. "Christ is born," the group sang in Arabic. "Hallelujah." The presents and hymns offered the 76-year-old »»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police have launched a targeted road-safety awareness campaign for electric scooter users along the Abu Dhabi Corniche, as part of the wider ‘Safe and Enjoyable’ winter campaign, aimed at promoting responsible riding and reducing accidents during the peak outdoor season. The ca»»»

By failing to tap Russia’s illegally frozen assets for the much-hyped “reparations loan” for Ukraine, the EU has left the Zelensky regime staring at a funding cliff, European media reports lament.That proposal would have guaranteed Ukraine funding for the next two years, but the plan died under the»»»

Saudi Arabia is accelerating digital transformation in aviation as virtual air traffic control towers enter live operations, marking a first for the Middle East. Saudi Air Navigation Services Company said the technology is among its flagship digital initiatives to enhance air traffic efficiency and»»»

To support Talas farmers, the government allocated 100 million soms for the purchase of beans this fall. Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Bakyt Torobaev announced this in an interview with Birinchi Radio. According to him, in the fall, when the market price of beans traditi»»»

Alexander Kolyachev, chairman of Bulgaria’s Consumer Protection Commission (CPCo), has assured the public that the adoption of the euro will not trigger unusual price increases. Speaking on BNT, Kolyachev said market monitoring and data from the “How much does it cost” (kolkostruva.bg) website indi»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 23 (KUNA) -- Chief of the Kuwait National Cyber Security Center Abeer Al-Awadhi affirmed on Tuesday that the first national cybersecurity drill was conducted to enhance real-life scenarios of advanced attacks to enhance analysis and response skills of digital governmental bodies.In her »»»

At least five people have been killed after a Mexican Navy plane crashed in foggy conditions near Galveston, Texas on Monday while transporting a child burns victim. According to flight tracking website Flight Radar, the plane was last recorded at 15:01 local time (21:01 GMT) over Galveston Bay, ne»»»

A widening wave of objections in Lebanon to the draft “financial gap” bill has exposed the hurdles facing its passage in parliament. Prepared by a ministerial and legal committee chaired by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, the bill has drawn resistance from influential political and sectoral actors, bol»»»