Going to a football match? Here’s how to stay safe and avoid penalties
Sharjah Police have outlined clear guidelines to ensure a secure, family-friendly football experience under the motto “Comply to Enjoy.” Attending a live football match brings excitement, colour, and a strong sense of community. To keep that experience safe and enjoyable for everyone, Sharjah Polic»»»
Robbery gang dismantled in Thessaloniki
Police have arrested 12 people, including four foreign nationals, over a series of thefts in the Toumba area of Thessaloniki. Investigators say the group carried out at least nine crimes between late July and mid-November, including burglaries, shoplifting, street muggings and a vehicle theft. The »»»
Hundreds arrested, weapons, drugs seized during pre-New Year crackdown in Indian capital
NEW DELHI: In the run-up to the New Year celebrations, police in the Indian capital Delhi have arrested hundreds of people besides seizing weapons and drugs during an extensive crackdown to prevent criminal activities during the festive rush, officials said Saturday. The police made the arrests dur»»»
Hatta Festival 2025 brings community camping experience to the mountains
Dubai: As part of the Hatta Festival 2025, Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, organised a community camping experience in the Hatta Mountains, bringing people together for a weekend of outdoor learning and shared activities. The programme was designed to encourag»»»
Arab Parliament condemns Homs terror blast, affirms solidarity with Syria.
Cairo, Dec. 27 (SANA)The Arab Parliament strongly condemned the terrorist bombing that targeted a mosque in the city of Homs, affirming its solidarity with Syria in this tragedy. In a statement published on its official website on Saturday, the Parliament declared its absolute rejection of all form»»»
St Stephen Feast Day Is Very Important for Us, Says Bulgarian Exarchate Church Foundations Chair Dimitur Yotef in Istanbul
The day is very important for the Bulgarian community because it marks the feast day of St Stephen Church, said Dimitur Yotef, Chair of the Boards of the Foundation of the Orthodox Churches of the Bulgarian Exarchate in Istanbul and the Foundation of the Bulgarian Church St George in Edirne. He spo»»»
Marmi festival kicks off on Thursday
DOHA: The Qatari Falconry Association announced the launch of the competitions of the Qatar International Falconry and Hunting Festival in its 17th edition 'Marmi 2026', on Thursday, January 1. The festival will continue until January 24, in the Marmi Sabkha in Sealine. The festival enjoys the supp»»»
Ukraine's NABU, SAPO Agencies Uncover Criminal Group Involving Lawmakers
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) said on Saturday they had uncovered a group of Verkhovna Rada lawmakers who took bribes in exchange for parliamentary votes. "As a result of an undercover operation, NA»»»
EU should not act as alternative to NATO – Rutte
The EU would only hurt itself if it decides to go its own way in the field of security, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has told dpa news agency. The European members of the bloc need to comply with Washington’s demands and spend more on their militaries instead, he stated on Friday. Rutte was re»»»
Trump teases new talks with Putin
US President Donald Trump has said he will likely speak with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, in the near future to discuss the Ukraine conflict. His comments come as the US leader is expected to hold talks with Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky this weekend. In an interview with Politico on Frid»»»
Sub-zero winter in Saudi Arabia: Historic -10°C in Hail, snowfall in Tabuk
Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology (NCM) reported that the lowest temperature ever recorded in the Kingdom during the winter season reached minus 10°C in Hail on 16 January 2008, according to the Saudi Gazette. Also Read: Snowfall in Saudi Arabia: Tabuk and Trojena Mountains turn icy wh»»»
China seeks public feedback on draft rules for anthropomorphic AI services
BEIJING: China's cyberspace regulator has released a draft interim governing anthropomorphic artificial intelligence (AI) interaction services for public consultation. The draft, formulated by the Cyberspace Administration of China, aims to promote the sound development and standardized application»»»
UAE President shares glimpses of Pakistan visit in Instagram video
Abu Dhabi: The UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held talks on Friday aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two countries, with a focus on the economy, investment and development. The discussions took place du»»»
Hong Kongers bid farewell to 'king of umbrellas'
Hong Kong: Scores of residents flocked to a cramped shop in Hong Kong's old district to bid farewell to the city's "king of umbrellas", who is retiring after spending decades repairing umbrellas at his family business. Established in 1842 during the Qing Dynasty, the Sun Rise Company was founded by»»»
Yemen condemns terrorist attack on Homs mosque
Aden,Dec.27 (SANA) The Republic of Yemen condemned the terrorist bombing that targeted a mosque in the city of Homs, affirming its full solidarity with Syria in its efforts to combat terrorism. In a statement qouted by the Yemeni News Agency (SABA), the Yemeni Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated»»»
Amir receives phone call from Somali President
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call this morning from President of the Federal Republic of Somalia HE Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. During the call, His Excellency the President expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation to His Highness the Amir for hi»»»
Occupation Forces Impose West Ramallah Siege
The Israeli army announced Saturday morning the imposition of a security cordon on several villages west of Ramallah, claiming it was searching for a man who allegedly opened fire at the “Hashmonaim” checkpoint before fleeing. No injuries were reported. Israeli occupation forces close the entrances»»»
Report: Trump to ask Netanyahu to continue diplomacy with Lebanon
U.S. President Donald Trump will ask Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in their upcoming meeting to continue the path of diplomacy with Lebanon, a media report said. President Joseph Aoun and the Lebanese state have learned from Washington that Trump will call on Netanyahu to "carry on with»»»
Somalia, African nations denounce Israeli recognition of Somaliland
Somalia and the African Union reacted angrily after Israel became the first country to formally recognize the northern region of Somaliland as an independent state. Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991 and has pushed for international recognition for decades, with president Abdirah»»»
Fax and furious: Why Germany struggles to go digital – DW – 12/27/2025
BusinessGermanyFax and furious: Why Germany struggles to go digitalNicolas Martin | Andreas BeckerGermany, the land of tech pioneers, still relies on fax and paper for basic public services. Why is digital government stuck in the slow lane while Denmark and India race ahead? https://p.dw.com/p/55Yd»»»
Peak Oil: Why the world can't break its fossil fuel habit – DW – 12/27/2025
TradeGlobal issuesPeak Oil: Why the world can't break its fossil fuel habitNik MartinClimate change shifted the oil production debate from scarcity to demand. But without delivering on ambitious green pledges, one expert predicts production may peak within two years, forcing a chaotic decline. http»»»
UAE traffic alert: RTA announces key road closure in Dubai
Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that the entrance to Al Warqa 1 from Ras Al Khor Road will be temporarily closed for essential road works as part of the Al Warqa area access and exit development project. Also Read: NYE 2026 in Dubai: RTA rolls out major traffic plan as »»»
Taste, learn, explore: Hatta Honey Festival is back
Dubai: Dubai Municipality has announced the return of the Hatta Honey Festival as part of its #HattaWinter initiative, marking another step in promoting local farming, small businesses and rural tourism in the mountain town. The festival is being held at Hatta Hall and will run until December 31, 2»»»
Four hikers found dead after avalanche in central Greece
Four hikers who went missing on Christmas Day have been found dead after being buried by an avalanche in the snow-covered Vardousia Mountains in Greece. The bodies of three men and a woman were found on Friday evening after a large-scale search in the mountainous region of Fokida, according to Gree»»»
Vice President: St Stephen Church Embodies Bulgaria’s National Idea and Unity
The St Stephen Bulgarian Orthodox Church in Istanbul, known as the Iron Church, embodies Bulgaria’s national idea and national unity, Vice President Iliana Iotova said on Saturday during the church’s feast day, celebrated at the invitation of the Bulgarian Orthodox community in Turkiye. A festive l»»»
Two dead in 50-vehicle pile up on Japan highway
A pile-up involving at least 50 vehicles on a highway in central Japan has left two people dead and 26 injured, according to police. The incident was caused by a crash between two trucks, sparking a chain reaction that set at least 10 vehicles on fire, local police said. A 77-year-old woman from To»»»
Bulgaria Prepares for Euro: How to Handle Coins and Small Change
With Bulgaria set to join the eurozone in less than a week, many citizens are wondering what to do with their accumulated small change. Financier Levon Hampartzumyan addressed the issue on NOVA News, providing practical guidance for handling coins and small denominations during the transition. Hamp»»»
Russian barrage on Kyiv kills one, leaves hundreds of thousands without power
Kyiv, Ukraine: A Russian drone and missile barrage on Kyiv and its suburbs Saturday killed one person, wounded two dozen and cut off heating and electricity for hundreds of thousands of people left in freezing temperatures. An air alert lasted several hours after loud overnight explosions, some acc»»»
World’s longest expressway tunnel opens in China’s Xinjiang
The world’s longest expressway tunnel has opened to traffic in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, according to Xinhua News Agency. The 22.13-kilometre Tianshan Shengli Tunnel runs through the heart of the Tianshan Mountains. It has reduced a difficult mountain journey that once too»»»
Paris lauds Lebanese govt.'s approval of financial gap bill
Lebanon's government on Friday approved a draft law to distribute financial losses from the 2019 economic crisis that deprived many Lebanese of their deposits despite strong opposition from political and banking officials. The draft law is a key demand from the international community, which has co»»»
KSA vows military support for Yemen govt., urges separatists to withdraw
Saudi Arabia warned Saturday it would back Yemen's government in any military confrontation with separatist forces and urged them to withdraw "peacefully" from recently-seized provinces. The statements came a day after reported Saudi air strikes on separatist positions in Yemen's Hadramawt province»»»
Cypriot fishermen battle invasive lionfish and turn them into a tavern delicacy
LARNACA – Photis Gaitanos’ rough fingers adroitly untangle the venomous spikes of a lionfish from a net, throwing the exotic-looking creature into an ice-filled rubber bin along with other fish from the day’s catch. Unlike a few years ago when he would have mostly caught local staples as sea bream,»»»
Bulgaria Records Weakest Construction Growth as EU Sector Recovers
In October, construction production in the European Union showed a rebound after two months of decline, while Bulgaria continued to experience a contraction, according to Eurostat data. Across the EU, construction activity rose by 0.8% compared to September, which had seen a slight decrease of 0.1%»»»
Italy Arrests 7 Accused of Raising Millions for Hamas
Italian police said Saturday that they have arrested seven people suspected of raising millions of euros for Palestinian group Hamas. Police also issued international arrests for two others outside the country, said AFP. Three associations, officially supporting Palestinian civilians but allegedly »»»
Imam Khamenei: US-Israeli Military Aggression in Region Defeated by Iranian Youth - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Imam Khamenei: US-Israeli Military Aggression in Region Defeated by Iranian Youth 27-12-2025 13:06 PM Leader of the Islamic Revolution Imam»»»
Making mental wellbeing a public health priority
Mental wellbeing is often discussed through the lens of clinical care – therapy, counselling, and treatment delivered once challenges have already taken hold. From a public health perspective, however, mental health is shaped much earlier and far more broadly. It is influenced by the environments p»»»
Dubai: UAE’s cultural and knowledge achievements in 2025
The UAE marked a year of notable cultural and knowledge milestones in 2025, reinforcing national identity, developing the cultural sector, safeguarding heritage, and consolidating its global reputation in creativity, arts, and knowledge. Federal and local initiatives included high-quality cultural »»»
Coast guard rescues 131 migrants off coast of Crete
Coast guard authorities carried out another large-scale migrant rescue early Saturday south of Crete. A vessel carrying 131 migrants was spotted in waters off the island of Gavdos, prompting the immediate deployment of coast guard boats to the scene. The migrants were rescued and transported in the»»»
Cold wave to grip Qatar from Dec 30: QMD
DOHA: The Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) has forecast a cold wave affecting the country starting Tuesday, December 30, with a noticeable drop in temperatures expected. In its latest weather update, QMD said the colder conditions will continue throughout the week, driven by prevailing northweste»»»
Egypt, Europe: From neighborhood to strategic partnership
European Union flags flutter outside the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium July 16, 2025. Yves Herman/Reuters The book “Strategic Balance: Features of Egyptian Foreign Policy over Ten Years”, published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, dedicates a major chapter to Egypt’s relations »»»
Massive Crash on Highway in Japan Kills 2 People, Injures 26 as Holiday Season Starts
A massive crash involving 67 vehicles in snowy weather killed two people and injured 26 on an expressway in Japan late on Friday as the country kicked off its end-of-year holiday season. The Gunma prefectural highway police said Saturday that the pileup on the Kan-etsu Expressway started with a col»»»
Army Chief Says Switzerland Can’t Defend Itself from Full-Scale Attack
Switzerland cannot defend itself against a full-scale attack and must boost military spending given rising risks from Russia, the head of its armed forces said. The country is prepared for attacks by "non-state actors" on critical infrastructure and for cyber attacks, but its military still faces m»»»
What Lies Ahead for Ukraine’s Contested Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant?
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Europe's largest, is one of the main sticking points in US President Donald Trump's peace plan to end the nearly four-year war between Russia and Ukraine. The issue is one of 20 points laid out by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in a framework peace pro»»»
Cold wave to affect the country from Tuesday: Qatar Meteorology
Doha, Qatar: A cold wave is expected to affect the country starting on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. This is according to the latest weather update by Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) stating that there will be a noticeable drop in temperatures. QMD further said that cold conditions will persist th»»»
UAE: Dh5,000 fines for public appearance violations in Al Dhafra
Abu Dhabi: Al Dhafra Municipality has urged residents and owners of commercial and residential properties to comply with regulations aimed at preserving the public appearance, warning that fines increase with repeat offences. In a statement, the municipality said it had identified 16 types of viola»»»
Hungarian woman arrested after assaulting police officer at Vienna’s main railway station
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Beyond tourism: Indonesian Ambassador Penny D. Herasati on Indonesia’s rise, EU ties and opportunities for Hungary – EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
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Bulgaria’s Mortgage Boom: Housing Loans Jump Nearly 30 Percent in A Year
Housing lending by Bulgarian banks continued to expand strongly, with mortgage loans recording particularly sharp growth. Data from the Bulgarian National Bank show that by the end of November, housing loans had risen by 27.7 percent year on year, reaching 32.14 billion leva, which is roughly 16.43»»»