Tragedy in Budapest: Woman jumps out the window after fire breaks out in 15th-floor flat
A woman has died after a fire broke out in a flat on the 15th floor of a tower block in Budapest’s 14th district, Zugló, early on Friday morning. Another fire broke out in Budapest’s District XIV The blaze broke out in a flat in the Füredi housing estate in Rákosfalva Park. According to Budapest’s »»»
Honorary Distinctions Presented to Outstanding Secondary School Graduates
High-achievers who have graduated from Bulgarian secondary schools in 2026 received honorary distinctions called National Diplomas during a ceremony at the National Archaeology Museum in Sofia on Friday, attended by Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Education and Science Minister Georgi Valchev. Radev»»»
Nepal flood reconstruction bill to be $4.78 bn: foreign ministry
Kathmandu, Nepal: The reconstruction bill after deadly floods sparked by a glacial mountain collapse that hit Nepal last month would amount to $4.78 billion, the foreign ministry said on Friday. The tsunami-like surge of water, mud and debris on August 26, which began on the China-Nepal border, kil»»»
Iran state TV: IRGC Navy struck today a US unmanned vessel - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran state TV: IRGC Navy struck today a US unmanned vessel 11-09-2026 14:47 PM Latest News Urgent News Iran state TV: IRGC Navy struck toda»»»
12-year education: New math, science textbooks to be delivered to schools - | 24.KG
As part of Kyrgyzstan’s transition to 12-year school education, Uchkun printing house is producing 40,000 textbooks a day, the journalists learned at the enterprise today. Printing house employees work in two 12-hour shifts. Uchkun said the quality of the products is checked at every stage of the b»»»
He lent friends his bank card to buy games. It landed him in custody for three weeks
The young man let friends use his card after they told him they wanted to buy games Dubai: A young man spent three weeks in custody after lending his bank card to friends who told him they wanted to buy games, only for investigators to discover that the card had instead been used to purchase drugs,»»»
Engine failure forces Alliance Air flight to make emergency landing in Delhi
Flight 9I 698, operated by Alliance Air on an ATR 72 aircraft, had 40 passengers on board A full emergency was declared on an Alliance Air flight from Prayagraj to Delhi on Friday after one of its engines became inoperative, airport officials said. Flight 9I 698, operated by Alliance Air on an ATR »»»
Guard dies after snake bite at work, his widow and son awarded $50,000 compensation
The 32-year-old guard was bitten while working at a project in a desert area Dubai: Jordan’s Court of Cassation has brought a years-long legal dispute to a close by upholding compensation for the wife and young son of a security guard who died after being bitten by a snake while working at a projec»»»
Prime Minister Dismisses Claims of Russian Military Personnel Undergoing Training in Bulgaria
"I will not comment on media reports, I can only say that these are absolute speculations," Prime Minister Rumen Radev told reporters Friday in response to a question about whether Russian service persons were trained at a facility near Gabrovo, Central Bulgaria. On Thursday, Democratic Bulgaria (D»»»
Which cars in Romania lose their value the fastest, with some models depreciating by over 60% in 5 years (study)
A study carried out by carVertical, an automotive data company, shows that cars depreciate at different rates depending on the model. This depends not only on the make or the initial price, but also on market demand. Opel Astra is the model that depreciates the most in Romania The study showed that»»»
Stadium for more than 5,000 spectators under construction in Talas - | 24.KG
Construction of a central stadium in Talas with a capacity of more than 5,000 spectators is underway in Talas. President Sadyr Japarov inspected the site today during a working visit to the region. Minister of Construction, Architecture, Housing and Communal Services Nurdаn Oruntaev briefed the hea»»»
UNICEF Representative Visits Pernik Amid City’s 2029 European Youth Capital Bid
UNICEF Representative in Bulgaria Mioh Nemoto visited Pernik on Friday as part of the UPSHIFT youth empowerment and social innovation programme and the city’s bid to become European Youth Capital in 2029. The visit included meetings with young people involved in initiatives that help them develop i»»»
Rainy weather on Friday and Saturday (INM)
Tunis, Sept. 11 (TAP)- Storm cells will form on Friday afternoon in the northwest and central western areas along with rain, the National Institute of Meterology (INM) said in a weather update.Localised heavey rain is forecast in the east with...»»»
Kyrgyzstan prints 20- and 50-som banknotes domestically for first time - | 24.KG
For the first time since gaining independence, Kyrgyzstan has printed 20- and 50-som banknotes domestically. The National Bank said this in a statement marking the 35th anniversary of the country’s independence. For more than 30 years, the national currency was printed abroad. According to the stat»»»
Haiwaan review: Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar’s thriller is a glossy but uneven remake of Mohanlal’s Oppam
Saif and Akshay shine in patches as uneven adaptation strains for impact Haiwaan review: Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar deliver a mixed bagDirector: PriyadarshanCast: Saif Ali Khan, Akshay Kumar, Boman Irani, Rajpal Yadav, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Saiyami Kher★★Dubai: South Indian icon Mohanlal is big sh»»»
Bulgaria Works to Accelerate Construction of Kapitan Andreevo North Border Crossing, Interior Minister Says
Bulgaria is working to accelerate the construction of a new border crossing with Turkiye, Kapitan Andreevo North. It is expected to handle heavy-duty traffic, thereby drastically reducing waiting times at the busiest land border of the European Union, said Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev, as quo»»»
US sanctions financial entities and individuals allegedly linked to Hezbollah
The U.S. Treasury Department announced that it has taken action against entities and individuals that support Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Iraq’s Kata’ib Hezbollah. In a statement, the Treasury charged that the two groups “fuel Iran’s destabilizing influence in the Middle East, endanger U.S. and partner»»»
Oil set for biggest weekly gain in months as IEA warns of deeper supply shortfall
Singapore/London, Sept. 11 (SANA) Oil prices rose on Friday and were on track to end the week above $100 a barrel for the first time since mid-May, as escalating Middle East tensions and disruptions along key shipping routes fueled concerns over global supplies. Brent crude futures gained $1.05, or»»»
Iraq, Kyrgyzstan seek smoother truck route to Gulf markets
Baghdad, Sept. 11 (SANA) Iraq and Kyrgyzstan are seeking to ease the movement of Kyrgyz trucks through Iraqi territory to Gulf states as the two countries look to expand transport links and regional trade, Iraq’s Transport Ministry said Friday.Officials from the two countries discussed streamlining»»»
JETOUR car brand is officially launching in Romania
In Romania, JETOUR is launching with an initial range of four SUVs – the X50, X70 Plus, Dashing and T2. The models cater to different usage profiles, ranging from urban mobility and lifestyle to family trips and off-road adventures. From 15 September, JETOUR vehicles will be sold through an initial»»»
Bishkek City Court sentences nephrologist Beishebaeva to 3 years in prison - | 24.KG
The Bishkek City Court has sentenced Nasira Beishebaeva, a nephrologist at the National Center for Maternal and Child Welfare, to three years in prison. Her lawyer, Evgenia Krapivina, announced on social media. The day before, the court overturned a decision by the Leninsky District Court to place »»»
At least 26 students killed as fire tears through two schools in eastern Congo
The blaze began in a house before spreading to two neighbouring schools in Bukavu Bikavu: At least 26 students were killed and dozens more injured after a fire swept through two neighbouring schools in the eastern city of Bukavu on Thursday, provincial authorities said. The South Kivu provincial go»»»
Wizz Air signals return to UAE: Dubai and Abu Dhabi flights, dates and routes revealed
Bookings point to October flights from Dubai and Abu Dhabi Dubai: Wizz Air is preparing to return to the UAE with flights from Dubai and Abu Dhabi from late October, but the airline’s comeback is shaping up to look very different from the Wizz Air Abu Dhabi operation that shut down just over a year»»»
How Business Review Management Became a Risk Management Function in 2026
For most of the prior decade, business review management meant quarterly board meetings, backward-looking financial reports, and slide decks full of variance explanations. That changed fast. A convergence of cyber catastrophe, supply chain breakdown, and sweeping new disclosure regulations forced t»»»
How to Grow an E-commerce Store with AI
Starting an online shop has never been more accessible than ever, yet scaling it successfully is much more difficult. The competition in the online retail industry has been very high as thousands of online stores are opening each day. Most sellers find it very difficult to find profitable products,»»»
Singer Arash arrives in Talas on Asman Airlines flight - | 24.KG
Popular singer Arash has arrived in Talas aboard an Asman Airlines aircraft, Airports of Kyrgyzstan OJSC reported. Today, September 11, he will perform at a concert marking the 35th anniversary of Kyrgyzstan’s independence. The event will be held on Chyngyz Aitmatov Square and is scheduled to begin»»»
Vucic: Denmark, Malta only European countries ahead of Serbia in terms of GDP growth rate
BELGRADE - Denmark and Malta are the only European countries that are ahead of Serbia in terms of the GDP growth rate, and Serbia will take the top spot next year, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Friday during a presentation of new measures aimed at improving the standards of living. "We»»»
Trial remains elusive for purported mastermind accused of plotting 9/11 attacks
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed remains jailed in Guantanamo Bay, where he was brought in 2006 New York: Two decades after US authorities locked Khalid Sheikh Mohammed away at a military detention centre in Cuba, the purported mastermind of the Sept. 11 attacks sometimes seems barely any closer to being put»»»
Abdullah Al Hammadi named Executive Director of Settlement and Execution Sector
Abdullah Al Hammadi will lead the Settlement and Execution Sector at Dubai Courts Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has appointed Abdullah Ahmed Mohammed Al Rais Al Hammadi as Executive Director of the Sett»»»
‘Your father, Mohamed bin Zayed’: UAE President sends heartfelt message to patients in Germany
The gesture reflected close bond between UAE leadership and citizens receiving care abroad Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent personal messages of recovery to a number of Emirati patients receiving medical treatment and care in hospitals and health centres»»»
Israel says ready for more strikes on Hezbollah after tunnel detonation
Israel said Friday it was prepared to strike Hezbollah further at new locations after a massive demolition of tunnels built by the Iranian-backed group in southern Lebanon. "We are ready and prepared to continue the campaign, to continue striking Hezbollah and at additional locations," Defense Mini»»»
Yes, Bulgaria to Support Gurov-Kandev Presidential Ticket
The National Council of Yes, Bulgaria unanimously decided to support the presidential ticket of Andrey Gurov and Georgi Kandev, the party's Co-chair and Democratic Bulgaria MP Ivaylo Mirchev said at a briefing in Parliament on Friday. "We are convinced that Gurov is the pro-European president and a»»»
Putin arrives in India for BRICS summit set to be dominated by Middle East, Ukraine wars
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on Friday for a two-day BRICS summit expected to focus on wars in Ukraine and the Middle East and economic challenges. Putin and Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian are due to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while China’s Xi Jinping is also ex»»»
Continue the Change Demands Answers from President Iotova over Pardon of Convicted Drug Dealer
Continue the Change (CC) demands an explanation from President Iliana Iotova about a padron she granted to a convicted drug dealer in 2022, ten years before he was to serve out his sentence. This transpired at a news briefing where CC leader Assen Vassilev said that the same person was caught again»»»
Sofia’s Winter Heating Supply Is Secured, Energy Minister Says
Sofia’s district heating supply for the upcoming winter season is secured, insofar as it depends on the Energy Ministry, Energy Minister Iva Petrova said during Q&A in Parliament Friday. Toplofikatsia Sofia’s total debts to Bulgargaz and Bulgarian Energy Holding (BEH) exceed EUR 1.28 billion, Petro»»»
Media Review: September 11
The predominant topic in Bulgarian media on Friday is the upcoming presidential election. POLITICS On Bulgarian National Television (BNT) Parvan Simeonov, Myara polling agency sociologist, and social anthropologist Haralan Alexandrov talked about the presidential candidate pairs and the support the»»»
‘It felt really good to win’: Indian technician celebrates Dh100,000 Big Ticket prize
He won after buying a Big Ticket individually for the first time Dubai: For Sandeep Kumar, a routine of trying his luck with friends took an unexpected turn when his first-ever individually purchased Big Ticket won him Dh100,000. The 43-year-old freelance technician from Gujarat, India, has been on»»»
Philippine Coast Guard battles smoke in search for ferry fire missing
Palawan, Philippines: A deadly blaze that swept through a Philippine ferry happened "in seconds", the coast guard said Friday, as rescuers battled heavy smoke in the search for dozens of missing people. The fire that tore through the M/V June Aster on Wednesday evening near the tourist hotspot of C»»»
Maariv: Israeli army gave Hezbollah fighters stationed in Ali Al-Taher the choice between surrender and death, the fighters efused to surrender and engaged Israeli forces in clashes, some at point-blank range - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Maariv: Israeli army gave Hezbollah fighters stationed in Ali Al-Taher the choice between surrender and death, the fighters efused to surre»»»
FIHR: A tourist destination is built at a local level, through public-private collaboration
These are the main priorities identified by the Romanian Hotel Industry Federation (FIHR) for the development of local tourism and discussed this week in Cluj-Napoca and Târgu Mureș with representatives of local and county public administration, hospitality operators and industry experts. The discu»»»
Bulgaria Won’t Join NATO’s $40B Anti-Drone Project
Bulgaria will not join a NATO anti-drone initiative because it is already participating in a similar project through the European Union, Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said during parliamentary control. Stoyanov was responding to a question from Atanas Slavov, who asked whether Bulgaria would ta»»»
Ex-Defense Minister: Bulgarian Authorities Knew About Russian Training Center
Bulgaria has been drawn into another controversy after the British newspaper "The Telegraph" reported that Russian citizens, including active-duty servicemen, were being trained at facilities in Bulgaria and Serbia for the war in Ukraine. According to the report, an intelligence assessment said Wes»»»
LIVE UPDATES: Putin and Modi Hold Talks Ahead of BRICS Summit in New Delhi
Defense, energy, trade, investment and payment mechanisms are expected to dominate the talks between Putin and Modi. India and Russia maintain wide-ranging cooperation in defense, energy, nuclear power, space and trade. Sputnik brings you a live broadcast from New Delhi where Russian President Vlad»»»
Balint: Serbia-US cooperation in science, innovation becoming increasingly concrete
BELGRADE - Serbia's caretaker Minister of Science, Technological Development and Innovation Bela Balint attended on Thursday a reception held at the residence of the US ambassador to Belgrade to mark the signing of the Artemis Accords. "At the event, Balint said that cooperation between Serbia and »»»
Is JD Vance emerging as Trump’s heir for 2028?
Prime-time convention speech puts VP centre stage as Republicans look beyond Trump Dallas: US Vice-President JD Vance called Democrats the “party of hatred” Thursday and urged voters to send them packing in November’s midterms, in a prime-time convention speech that showcased him as a possible heir»»»
Space: Europe urged to find its path, from crewed spaceflight to communications
French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called on Thursday for Europeans to "act" on a massive scale to find their place against the United States and China in the space race, from communications to crewed spaceflight. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon»»»
Reţele Electrice România launched a tender of RON 65 million for the modernization of Basarabi transformer substation
The transformer substation is located outside the city of Murfatlar and has an important role in making the connection between different stations, being a significant node in the distribution network in the Dobrogea area. This is the largest electrical transformer substation in the region, at the i»»»
Masked Men Beat and Rob 70-Year-Old Man in His Home in SozopolOpinions
A 70-year-old man was brutally attacked and robbed in his home in the village of Krushevec near Sozopol, with the victim saying his attackers beat him with metal batons and burned his hands. Stoyan Tsifondarev told BNT that the attack happened during the night. He said he was struck in the back of »»»
Why flydubai is making a big bet on cargo
Three Boeing freighters will add 23,000kg of cargo capacity per flight Dubai: Dubai carrier flydubai announced Friday it will launch dedicated freighter operations from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) on October 1, adding dedicated cargo capacity as the Dubai-based airline expands its role i»»»
What the AfD really wants from China
For decades, German foreign policy rested on a simple assumption: Germany belonged politically to the West, and its relations with the rest of the world would be conducted largely within that framework. The AfD is challenging that assumption. Its approach to China is one of the clearest tells. Beij»»»