The ongoing support provided by the Bulgarian state to Ukraine is causing the war in Ukraine to escalate and reach Bulgaria’s borders, Vazrazhdane Chair Kostadin Kostadinov said Tuesday, commenting on the drone attacks on two vessels in Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea. Kostadino»»»

GERB will call for Prime Minister Rumen Radev and ministers to be heard in Parliament over the incident involving two ships in Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea. Radev has failed to clearly identify those responsible for the attack, GERB-UDF MPs Hristo Gadzhev and Daniel Mitov tol»»»

Doha: Qatar Assistive Technology Center (Mada) launched on Tuesday the 'Taqdeer' platform, under the patronage and in the presence of Minister of Social Development and Family, HE Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi. Taqdeer platform was developed to provide a unified, reliable digital reference co»»»

Speaker Nabih Berri is pushing for pacification between Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, Hezbollah and a large segment of southerners, sources close to Berri told Asharq al-Awsat newspaper. This was reflected in Salam's visit to Nabatieh on Friday and was reaffirmed in his televised statements on Sunday»»»

Victims were threatened with fake overseas cases and told to transfer money abroad. Dubai Police have arrested two suspects accused of orchestrating a sophisticated phone scam that defrauded several residents of nearly Dh11.9 million after posing as representatives of official and international ent»»»

Presidential and vice-presidential candidates Lachezar Avramov and Ivaylo Drazhev intend to initiate the adoption of a national doctrine, Bulgaria 2050, and hold referendums on key issues concerning the country’s future. The two candidates presented their reasons for running in the October 25 presi»»»

Riyadh: Spokesperson for the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in YemenMaj. Gen. Turki Al Malki said the coalition's naval forces had carried out a military operation in Hodeidah Governorate as part of efforts to protect the security of maritime navigation through the Bab Al Mandab Strait. In remarks»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received the Minister of Interior of the Islamic Republic of Iran HE Eskandar Momeni and his accompanying delegation at his office in the Amiri Diwan on Tuesday morning, on the occasion of his visit to the country. The meeting reviewed develo»»»

Arab Finance: Egypt’s industrial policy, logistics development, and strategic location are expected to support steady growth in trade volumes and strengthen its role as a regional hub for trade, manufacturing, and logistics, according to a Fitch assessment summarized by the Cabinet Media Center. Fi»»»

Individual borrowing outpaces corporate lending as total bank assets reach Dh5.74 trillion Dubai: UAE bank credit grew Dh72.4 billion ($19.7 billion) in August to reach Dh2,871.4 billion ($781.9 billion), the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) reports. That marks a 2.6 per cent rise in a single month.»»»

ZUBIN POTOK - A Serb man was arrested by the so-called "Kosovo Police" in the Kosovo-Metohija village of Suvo Grlo, near Srbica, on Monday evening on suspicion of allegedly committing a war crime during the conflict in the province 27 years ago. The man, identified as Radenko Tomasevic, was placed »»»

EXPLAINERStrap: More Gulf crude is reaching world markets. What’s behind the price puzzle? DUBAI: Gulf oil is flowing again. So why is Brent crude still above $100 a barrel? Middle East crude exports rose above pre-war levels on four days in the final week of September, reaching between 19.5 millio»»»

Vazrazhdane presidential candidate Kostadin Kostadinov met with Kardzhali (southern Bulgaria) residents on Tuesday and spoke with them in an open-air meeting about issues of importance to them. Kostadinov was accompanied by MP Georgi Georgiev and representatives of the local party organisation. “Ou»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received the credentials of three new ambassadors to the State at his office in the Amiri Diwan on Tuesday morning. HH the Amir received the credentials of the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkiye to Qatar HE Yakup Caymazoğlu, Ambassador of »»»

New Delhi, India: India said 12 crew members on a Panama-flagged tanker had been injured in an attack while crossing the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, with those hurt receiving medical treatment in Oman. "We condemn the attack earlier today on a Panama-flagged commercial vessel MT On Peace... it was»»»

Dataroid brings unified analytics, real-time engagement & agentic AI to regulated sectors Istanbul: Dataroid, the AI-powered digital product, journey analytics, and engagement platform, today announced that it has been named a Representative Vendor alongside other global players in the Gartner Mark»»»

Key tips for UAE residents flying to India during festive and school breaks Dubai: With the October school break, Dussehra and Diwali approaching, UAE residents travelling to India should check entry requirements, complete any required online forms and confirm their flight and baggage details befor»»»

RIYADH: Gulf economies could rebound sharply in 2027, with the World Bank forecasting 10.3 percent growth if the Iran conflict does not escalate this year. The organization made the claim on the basis that oil production and shipping return to normal from early 2027, with trade, tourism and domesti»»»

Acting on an order from Environment and Water Minister Rositsa Karamfilova, the Black Sea Basin Directorate - Varna has launched an emergency inspection along Bulgaria's Black Sea coast following the incident involving ships in the Black Sea, the Environment Ministry said. Inspections and seawater »»»

The Sofia City Hall will be illuminated in green to mark World Cerebral Palsy Day, the Municipality said on Tuesday. Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev emphasized that people with cerebral palsy and their families should have access to support throughout their lives, covering early rehabilitation, childhoo»»»

The deal is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to close within four months. Until then, 18GYM and Stay Fit Gym will continue to operate independently. Upon closing, Enterprise Investors Fund IX will hold a significant minority stake in the combined business alongside 18GYM’s »»»

Iran’s Intelligence Ministry announced the dismantling of three operational cells affiliated with a Takfiri-terrorist group in the southeastern part of the country, with 10 terrorists arrested and two others killed in clashes with security forces. In a statement released on Tuesday, the Intelligenc»»»

DUBAI: The mangroves of Dareen and Tarout Island in Qatif are more than a landscape. They form a complex coastal ecosystem, provide shelter and food for marine species, and offer habitats for migrating birds. They are also part of a wider cultural and archaeological landscape that connects Qatif’s »»»

Fuel prices in Bulgaria are beginning to ease after a sharp rise in recent weeks, with diesel now selling at around €1.83 per liter and gasoline at €1.61, according to Dimitar Hadzhidimitrov of the Association of Bulgarian Fuel Traders, Producers, Importers, and Transporters. Hadzhidimitrov said on»»»

Tunis, Oct.6 (TAP) - The state's resource mobilisation policy for the 2027 financial year is based on a strategic approach aimed at strengthening financial autonomy and enshrining the principle of "self-reliance", so as to enable the State to honour...»»»

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A commercial ship sank and another was damaged in a drone attack in the Black Sea off Bulgaria early Tuesday, with Hungary’s Prime Minister Péter Magyar expressing solidarity with Bulgaria following the incident. The attack took place in Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone, around 80 nautical miles »»»

Damascus, Oct 6 (SANA) Gold prices in Syria remained unchanged on Tuesday from the previous day’s levels, according to the latest bulletin issued by the General Directorate for Precious Metals Management.The price of a gram of 21-karat gold stood at 16,250 Syrian pounds ($133.20) for selling and 15»»»

Economy, Investment and Industry Minister Alexandar Poulev presented the new composition of the Supervisory Board of the Bulgarian Development Bank (BDB), expressing confidence that with this composition, which has extensive management and banking experience, the BDB remains in good hands. “We are »»»

The Union of Democratic Forces (UDF) strongly condemns what it described as "an act of aggression by the Russian Federation in Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone", the party said on Tuesday in connection with that have been hit by drones. Earlier on Tuesday, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said it was u»»»

Arab Finance: Amer Group Holding has launched the Winter Beach destination at Porto Sokhna, enabling visitors to enjoy a seaside experience in both summer and winter, according to an emailed press release. The destination features heated zones, large-scale water attractions, and dedicated pools for»»»

MANAMA: The State of Qatar participated in the 37th meeting of the GCC Petroleum Cooperation Committee, which took place in Bahrain's capital, Manama. Qatar's delegation was led by Minister of State for Energy Affairs HE Eng Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi. The meeting discussed various issues related to»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow is aware of reports that NATO is developing a plan for a possible war with Russia and is staying alert, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said. “We hear these reports and, as we say, keep our ears open. Most importantly, we are focused on carrying out the tasks set by»»»

BELGRADE - Aleksandar Vucic, who heads the Aleksandar Vucic-United Serbia electoral list for the October 25 early parliamentary polls in Serbia, said on Monday evening his political opponents would lose the elections more convincingly than they thought and that nothing would happen on October 25 or»»»

Oman aids injured Indian seafarers after vessel attack in Hormuz Strait India has condemned an attack on the Panama-flagged commercial vessel MT On Peace while it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman on Tuesday. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the vessel was struck »»»

A vessel that has survived a drone attack in Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone in the early hours of Tuesday, should be monitored closely, Captain Dimitar Dimitrov, president of the European Confederation of Maritime Masters' Associations, told reporters. The ship was one of two merchant vessels t»»»

The ongoing support provided by the Bulgarian state to Ukraine is causing the war in Ukraine to escalate and reach Bulgaria’s borders, Vazrazhdane Chair Kostadin Kostadinov said Tuesday, commenting on the drone attacks on two vessels in Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea. Kostadino»»»

Public Affairs Solutions, a consultancy specialising in public affairs and government relations, announces the promotion of Decebal Mohîrță to the position of Managing Associate, following more than five years with the company and approximately three years and five months as Senior Government Relat»»»

The first Women in Marketing CEE Awards, held in Bucharest, brought together marketing and communications professionals from across Central and Eastern Europe, recognising achievement in an industry undergoing rapid transformation. The awards gala on 1 October at the National Museum of Art of Roman»»»

Beirut: Israeli forces carried out fresh attacks in southern Lebanon on Monday, including artillery fire and explosions, Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA) reported. Israeli forces shelled the outskirts of Hadatha and Braasheet in the Bint Jbeil district of Nabatieh Governorate, NNA said. Israeli»»»

Istanbul, Turkiye: Eight students were injured in a stabbing attack at a middle school in Istanbul's Basaksehir district on Tuesday, with three of them in serious condition, Türkiye's health minister announced. The health status of all eight victims is being closely monitored at local hospitals, He»»»

New York: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and for ensuring the large-scale, unimpeded flow of humanitarian aid. In a press statement on Monday evening, Guterres emphasized that ongoing hostilities have inflicted unspeakable suffering on P»»»

Paris, France: France on Tuesday test-fired for the first time its new M51.3 nuclear-capable ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine, the defence ministry said. It was not carrying a warhead. The missile, a variant of France's M51 missile, was fired from the Le Vigilant submarine off Bri»»»

Energy Minister Joe Saddi, who was named by the Lebanese Forces, announced Tuesday his boycott of cabinet sessions until the government takes the “needed decisions” in the thorny electricity file. "The core of the electricity problem lies in the lack of production capacity," said Saddi at a press c»»»

East Timor's top diplomat Bendito Freitas is on an official visit to Russia from October 4 to 6. Join Sputnik live as Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his East Timorese counterpart Bendito Freitas speak to the press in Moscow and spell out the results of their talks.In 2027, Russia and Ea»»»

Bulgaria's Fiscal Council has warned of a risk of a debt spiral and mounting interest rate pressure in its analysis of the current 2027 budget procedure. The accumulation of budget deficits is raising concerns about debt and interest payments, which are projected to reach EUR 1.88 billion in 2028, »»»

HEADLINES Bulgarian media on Tuesday focus on the presidential election, prices and the economy, healthcare and public safety. Polling and expectations of a runoff in the presidential race receive considerable attention across print and broadcast media, while economic coverage centres on fuel and f»»»

Presented with the double challenge of selling out the 2026 edition while simultaneously engineering a flawless, high-velocity launch for UNTOLD 2027 Star Edition, all without losing momentum in the final and most unpredictable days before the festival, the Grapefruit agency succeeded and surpassed»»»

Dozens of participants took part in a contest dubbed “Matt Race” in Tokyo In a country known for long working hours and chronic sleep deprivation, Japan has found an unusual way to promote better rest — by turning sleep into a competition. Dozens of participants took part in a contest dubbed “Matt »»»

Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces staged a lightning advance on ​Monday to retake the coast around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait up to the city of Mocha, the government said, pushing the Iran-backed Houthis out of most of the areas they seized last month. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis reports.»»»