Bank Pocztowy unveils strategy to 2029: assets to reach PLN 28 billion, net profit to PLN 350 million by 2029
Bank Pocztowy has announced a new strategy for 2026–2029 focused on rapid expansion, stronger financial performance and deeper integration with the nationwide Poczta Polska network. After rebuilding its capital position, the Bank plans to enter a phase of accelerated growth, targeting a 2.6-fold in»»»
Longest road bridge over Narew Valley completed
A 1,205-meter bridge, now the longest road bridge in the Podlaskie region and among the ten longest in Poland, has been completed as part of the S61 expressway and the new Łomża bypass. Built by Intercor, the structure is a key element of the Via Baltica corridor, significantly improving internatio»»»
Poland’s housing market: stabilization before the next wave of growth?
Commentary by Grzegorz Sielewicz, Chief Economist at Colliers, translated from Polish. The year 2025 brought stabilization to the market. Asking prices have leveled off, and in the case of transaction prices, even declines have been recorded. This is the result of lower market liquidity caused main»»»
'Time for a deal' say some Ukrainians escaping war-ravaged Donbas
Trains no longer run to Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region - part of the Donbas claimed in its entirety by Russia's President Vladimir Putin. It's another sign of the steady Russian advance. Instead, the last station is now on the western side of the Donetsk border. This is where civilians and soldie»»»
Pope Criticizes Anti-Muslim ‘Fears’ in Europe, US, Sets Lebanon as an Example
Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday criticized anti-migrant activists who stoke "fears" of Islam and said cooperation between Christians and Muslims in Lebanon should be an example for Europe and the United States. The 70-year-old pope spoke to reporters on the plane at the end of his visit to Türkiye and Leba»»»
State needs tax revenues, any tax amnesty must respect principles of tax justice (FinMin)
Tunis, Dec 2 (TAP) – Finance Minister Mechket Selama Khaldi underlined the State’s need for fiscal resources and pointed out the need to avoid recourse to a tax amnesty in 2026, particularly as previous amnesties have encouraged some taxpayers to...»»»
High-level meeting on least developed countries begins in Doha
Doha: The high-level meeting for Least Developed Countries opened today, in the presence of Chairman of the Board of Directors of Qatar Fund for Development HE Sheikh Thani bin Hamad Al-Thani, along with several distinguished officials. Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam »»»
High-level meeting on least developed countries begins in Doha
DOHA: The high-level meeting for Least Developed Countries opened on Tuesday, in the presence of Chairman of the Board of Directors of Qatar Fund for Development HE Sheikh Thani bin Hamad Al Thani, along with several distinguished officials. Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr Mar»»»
Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria to Move for No-confidence Vote against Cabinet on Friday
Continue the Change–Democratic Bulgaria (CC–DB) will submit a vote of no confidence against the Cabinet of Rossen Zhelyazkov on Friday, CC leader Assen Vassilev, announced in a video on Facebook Tuesday. He promised that next week, when the no-confidence debate takes place in the plenary hall, ther»»»
Putin Warns Europe: If You Want War, Then Russia Will Defeat You
President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday warned European powers that if they started a war with Russia then Moscow was ready to fight and that the defeat of European powers would be so absolute that there would be no one left to even negotiate a peace deal. Four years into the Ukraine war, the deadliest»»»
Wednesday Outlook: Rain Expected in Western Bulgaria, Fog in Valleys
On Wednesday, December 3, Bulgaria will see mostly cloudy skies across much of the country. Rain is expected primarily in the afternoon and evening in western regions, while eastern Bulgaria will experience occasional breaks in cloud cover. During the morning, fog is likely to form in lowlands, val»»»
Syria’s national import and export committee holds first meeting in Damascus
Damascus, Dec. 2 (SANA) The National Import and Export Committee held its first meeting in Damascus on Tuesday, chaired by Qutaiba Badawi, head of the General Authority for Ports and Customs, following the issuance of Presidential Decree No. 263 of 2025 establishing the committee and defining its d»»»
Speaker Berri Praises Pope’s Visit to Lebanon
Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament, Nabih Berri, has praised Pope Francis’ visit to Lebanon, stating that it was “positive in all aspects”. Berri emphasized that Lebanon holds a significant place in the Pope’s priorities, saying “the Vatican will not abandon Lebanon”. Addressing the Pope, Speaker B»»»
Large quantities of German ammunition stolen from lorry
A shipment of German ammunition has been stolen from a delivery lorry in the eastern town of Burg, the country's defence ministry has said. Speaking to Germany's DPA news agency, officials did not specify how much was taken. However, weekly news magazine Der Spiegel cited an unnamed spokesperson as»»»
Stock market edges up 0.1% on Tuesday
Tunis, Dec 2 (TAP) – The stock market ended Tuesday’s session with a 0.1% increase to 13,188.2 points in a modest volume of TND 4.2 million, according to stockbroker Tunisie Valeurs.BH shares climbed 5.5% to TND 10.550, generating TND 29,000 in...»»»
Djuric meets with US Congressman Mast in Washington
WASHINGTON - Serbian FM Marko Djuric met on Tuesday in Washington with US Congressman Brian Mast, who chairs the US House of Representatives' Foreign Affairs Committee. Later in the day, Djuric will hold a series of meetings with US Senate and Congress members. On Monday, the first day of his visit»»»
Mandela Barnes joins race for Wisconsin governor - UPI.com
Mandela Barnes, shown here in 2018, has announced he will run for governor of Wisconsin. File Photo by Kamil Krzaczynski/UPI | License Photo Dec. 2 (UPI) -- Former Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes announced Tuesday that he will run for governor of the state, joining a wide field of contenders. Gov»»»
Trump pardons former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández walks surrounded by police agents during his extradition process at the headquarters of the National Special Forces Directorate in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, 21 April 2022. This week, President Donald Trump gave him a pardon. File Photo by Gusto»»»
There Is Damage to Infrastructure after Monday Night's Protest - Sofia Municipal Inspectorate Chief
There is damage to infrastructure, waste containers, the urban environment, and trams from the public transport system. An inspection is currently underway to assess the damage, Nikolay Nedelkov, chief of the Sofia Municipal Inspectorate, told reporters in connection with Monday night's protest in »»»
The EU’s top diplomat casually rewrites WWII history on her way to WWIII
Oops. Kaja Kallas, the de facto EU foreign minister already notorious for her chirpy incompetence, has done it again: displayed such elementary ignorance that you have to rub your eyes and double-check before you believe it’s true. But – as always with her – it is. This time, she has informed the w»»»
Sebkhet Ben Gheyadha Tourism Project: Tunisia signs contract with Consultancy MAP Group/ ARLYNK
Tunis, Dec 2 (TAP) – Minister of Equipment and Housing Slah Zouari on Tuesday chaired, at the headquarters of the Mahdia governorate, the ceremony marking the signing of a contract between Tunisia and the consultancy firm MAP Group/ ARLYNK.The...»»»
Tunisair CEO elected First Vice-President of African Airlines Association
Tunis, Dec 2 (TAP) – National carrier Tunisair CEO Halima Ibrahim Khouaja was elected First Vice-President of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) during the organisation’s 57th Annual General Assembly, held in Luanda, Angola, on November...»»»
CEPEX to hold seminar on transition to sustainable export of agri-food products
Tunis, Dec 2 (TAP) – The Export Promotion Centre (CEPEX) will hold on December 5 a seminar on “New Transition Requirements Towards Sustainable Models and Their Impact on the Export Performance of Agri-Food Products.”Organised in collaboration with...»»»
'No to the Government': Bulgaria's President Calls for Urgent Elections and Accountability
President Rumen Radev issued a video address to the nation, condemning the current government as “disgraced” and insisting that its resignation is urgent, with early elections as the only viable solution. His statements follow widespread protests in Sofia and major cities across Bulgaria, where cit»»»
Bulgarian Academy of Sciences Marks 60 Years of Cooperation with French National Centre for Scientific Research
The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) organized a scientific conference on Tuesday to mark the 60th anniversary of the signing of the framework agreement between the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) and BAS. The event brought together representatives of the academic communiti»»»
Historians, Archaeologists, Public Figures to Officially Present Appeal to Celebrate 1400 Years of Bulgaria in Europe
Bulgarian historians, archaeologists and public figures will officially present an appeal for a celebration of the 1400th anniversary of the founding of the Bulgarian state in 2032. This will take place on December 3 at the National Press Club of the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA), as part of the nati»»»
Europe Withdrew Itself From Ukrainian Settlement Process - Putin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Europe withdrew itself from the Ukrainian settlement process, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday. "They [the Europeans] are offended that they were allegedly excluded from the negotiations. But I want to point out that no one excluded them. They excluded themselves…»»»
Video: Saudi student hailed as hero after stopping rape attempt in Sunderland
A 23-year-old Saudi national, Hamzah Al Bar, has been widely praised after intervening to stop a violent rape attempt in the neighbourhood of Monkwearmouth, Sunderland, UK. His quick action and bravery helped stop the crime and ensure the attacker was brought to justice. On the evening of December »»»
Arab human rights cmte to mull over Kuwaiti report Wed
CAIRO, Dec 2 (KUNA) -- The Arab charter on human rights committee is due to discuss on Wednesday a routine report submitted by Kuwait as part of efforts to gauge the level of commitment on the part of member states, it said. The Kuwaiti report, which will be among the topics of discussion amid the »»»
Bulgarian Economy Minister, Egypt's Foreign Trade Minister Discuss Record Bilateral Trade, Future Cooperation
Bulgaria’s Economy and Industry Minister Peter Dilov and Egypt’s Investment and Foreign Trade Minister Hassan ElKhatib held a meeting in Cairo to discuss bilateral economic cooperation across a number of sectors, the Bulgarian Economy Ministry reported on Tuesday. During the discussion, it was note»»»
Russia Feels External Pressure, But Its Economy Coping Successfully With Challenges - Putin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia feels external pressure, but its economy is successfully coping with the challenges, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday. "As for Russia, it certainly feels this external pressure. However, our country and our economy are successfully coping with these challen»»»
World is weathering US trade tariff storm ‘surprisingly well’: OECD
Dubai: The world economy is holding up better than many experts thought, even as US tariffs add pressure. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said strong investment in artificial intelligence and supportive government policies are helping keep growth steady. Sign up fo»»»
Look: Reindeer escapes Christmas event in England - UPI.com
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Southport Lifeboat (@southportlifeboat) Dec. 1 (UPI) -- One of Santa's reindeer escaped from a Christmas event in England, sparking a search and rescue operation involving police, coast guard and Royal Marines. The Southport Offshore Rescue Trust said on»»»
Watch: Man runs half marathon while wearing 137 T-shirts - UPI.com
Dec. 1 (UPI) -- A serial Guinness World Record-breaker took on a half marathon in Idaho while wearing 137 T-shirts -- 48 pounds of shirts. David "Record Breaker" Rush, who holds the most concurrent Guinness World Records titles, originally set the record for the most T-shirts worn during a half mar»»»
GCC chief, Bahrain's information minister inaugurate 46th summit media center
MANAMA, Dec 2 (KUNA) -- The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jassem Al-Budaiwi, together with Bahrain's Minister of Information, Dr. Ramzan Al-Noaimi, and with the participation of the King's Media Advisor, Nabil Al-Hamer, along with a number of media figures in Manama, inau»»»
Orbán cabinet deploys Hungarian paramedics in Chad despite serious labour shortage
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Kozloduy NPP Partners with Canadian-Dominated Consortium to Improve Investor Control
Kozloduy NPP - New Build EAD and the LEP-BWXT-CNPSA consortium with predominantly Canadian participation signed an agreement here on Tuesday that would have the consortium assist Bulgaria in exercising investor control and monitoring the processes related to the design, procurement, construction, a»»»
PM Zhelyazkov Describes Protests as Being of Social and Human Nature, Says Cabinet Can't Step Down at Eurozone's Doorstep
The protests against the 2026 [draft State] budget are of a social and human nature and are an expression of the demand for more rights, democracy, and justice, said Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov here on Tuesday after the meeting of the Joint Governance Council in connection with Monday's large-s»»»
Suspension of operations at NIS oil refinery begins
PANCEVO - Serbia's oil firm NIS, which is under US sanctions due to its Russian-majority ownership, announced on Tuesday its refinery in Pancevo had begun "suspending the operation of its production units due to the lack of crude oil for processing purposes as a result of the sanctions." "The opera»»»
Russia Ready to Show All Journalists All Districts of Pokrovsk, Kupyansk - Putin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is ready to show journalists, including western ones, all the districts of the city of Krasnoarmeysk (Pokrovsk) and Kupyansk, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday. Earlier this week, the Russian Defense Ministry announced the complete liberation of the city of »»»
Pakistan's trade deficit widens to 2.9 bln USD in November
Islamabad: Pakistan's trade deficit reached 2.9 billion U.S. dollars in November, expanding by nearly 33 percent from the same month last year, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) said Tuesday. Exports fell to 2.39 billion dollars, down 15.4 percent year on year, while imports rose to 5.25 bill»»»
Hong Kong chief executive orders committee to probe high rise fire - UPI.com
Smoke billows from fires at an apartment complex in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong, China, on Thursday. On Tuesday, the chief executive ordered a committee to investigate the fire and suggest reforms. Photo by Leung Man Hei/EPA Dec. 2 (UPI) -- Hong Kong's leader, John Lee, on Tuesday, ordered the»»»
$6B donation by Michael Dell to give 25M U.S. kids 'Trump accounts' - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Michael Dell of Dell Technologies, pictured January 20217, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, D.C. On Tuesday, it was revealed Michael and Susan Dell will donate more than $6 billion to a new savings account program for children rolled out by the Trump administration. »»»
Heavy Snow Expected in Parts of US Midwest, Northeast
An intensifying weather system was expected to bring heavy snow and rain to parts of the US Midwest, the Appalachians and the Northeast on Tuesday, with more than 50 million Americans under a winter storm advisory. Up to a foot of snow is forecast to fall across the Ohio Valley, Pennsylvania, upsta»»»
Spain's Confirmed Swine Fever Cases Rise to Nine
The number of confirmed cases of African swine fever in wild boars in the same area near Barcelona in northeastern Spain rose to nine on Tuesday from two detected previously, with seven animals found dead, the Agriculture Ministry said. The outbreak has prompted the halting of some pork exports. Th»»»
Costco files suit demanding refund of tariffs - UPI.com
Costco has filed suit against the Trump administration asking for a full refund of tariffs paid. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo Dec. 2 (UPI) -- Wholesale club Costco filed a lawsuit against the President Donald Trump administration, asking the Court of International Trade to say th»»»
Kuwaiti football enthusiast cheer on nat'l team in game against Egypt
KUWAIT, Dec 2 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti football enthusiasts flocked to Lusail Stadium in Doha to cheer for the national team going up against the national Egyptian team as part of the third Arab Cup. The crowds, decked out in blue, cheered and chanted in enthusiasm to support the team in its first game. (»»»
President Radev: Cabinet's Resignation Inevitable, Snap Elections Way Forward
In an address to the nation broadcast on Bulgarian National Television Tuesday afternoon, President Rumen Radev said that this Cabinet has failed, its resignation is inevitable and snap elections are the only way to go. He called for "unity, perseverance and wisdom" and said it is a historic chance»»»
Bulgarian Entrepreneurial Association Supports Cabinet's Decision to Present New Draft Budget
The Bulgarian Entrepreneurial Association (BEA) said here in a Monday press release that they support the government's decision to present a new draft State budget. BEA expressed readiness to contribute with expertise toward the formation of a draft budget with a new philosophy - a budget focused o»»»