Skopje, 13 January 2026 (MIA) - In November 2025, the country recorded 77,570 tourists and 146,605 overnight stays. Domestic tourists made up 25.7 percent of the total, while foreign tourists accounted for 74.3 percent. According to the State Statistical Office, most foreign tourists in November ca»»»

‎The General Staff of the Tripoli based Libyan Army reported yesterday that the Chief of the General Staff Lieutenant General Dr. Salah Al-Din Al-Namroush held two separate meetings yesterday in which he vowed to support the Air Force and the Navy. ‎During the meeting on the Air Force held in the p»»»

Athens: Greece's transport ministry said Wednesday that its civil aviation chief had quit over the embarrassing January 4 airspace blackout that snarled flights for hours. "The governor of the Civil Aviation Authority (YPA), George Saounatsos, submitted his resignation to the Minister of Infrastruc»»»

Member of Hezbollah’s Loyalty to Resistance Bloc MP Ihab Hamadeh stressed that Lebanon will remain steadfast in the face of all external threats In a local ceremony on Wednesday, MP Hamadeh said that righteousness, strong relationship with God Almighty, and a pure national project are the guarantee»»»

Bulgarian companies seeking support for development and modernization will receive European funds significantly faster, thanks to recent measures by the Ministry of Innovation and Growth (MIG). The ministry has focused on reducing the administrative burden for businesses applying for financial assi»»»

Nakhon Ratchasima: A crane at a China-backed high-speed rail project in Thailand collapsed onto a passenger train on Wednesday and caused it to derail, killing at least 32 people, authorities said. The massive crane’s broken structure was left resting on giant concrete pillars, while smoke rose fro»»»

Kids tend to get dirty – it may draw a huff of annoyance or laughter from a guardian before the issue is generally swept under the rug. Unfortunately, what happed to a six-year-old girl in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad this Sunday is no laughing matter. She was doing what kids do – playing on a road an»»»

A 16-year-old high school student was hospitalized at Agia Sophia Children’s Hospital in Athens with fractured jaws following a violent incident involving six other students in Eretria, on the island of Evia. According to reports, the incident began during recess when the six students allegedly har»»»

International haulers are reporting losses of millions of leva due to the blockades on the Greek border, Teodor Vergov, Head of Legal Department at the Bulgarian Union of International Haulers (UIH), told BTA on Wednesday. He stressed that the exact amount of financial losses caused by the protest »»»

BSP-United Left MP Nataliya Kiselova said that the Election Code should not be amended, warning that last-minute changes could pose risks. “No changes should be made to the Election Code now, because I fear that we could create more problems,” Kiselova told journalists in the parliamentary corridor»»»

Russian Battlegroup Sever liberated the settlement of Komarovka in the Sumy region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday. The ministry has published a video of the Sever Battlegroup's servicemen launching precision drone strikes to take control of the settlement of Komarovka in northeaste»»»

U.S. President Donald J. Trump told those in attendance Tuesday at the Detroit Economic Club that he is freezing all federal funds to so-called sanctuary jurisdictions. Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | License Photo Jan. 13 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he plans to freeze federal funds t»»»

The Islamic Republic of Iran has viewed the January 2026 events as a direct extension of what was known as the “12-Day War” in June 2025, relying on an in-depth analysis of the operational and technical lessons revealed by that war. The US and the Zionist entity’s reliance on “hybrid networks” comb»»»

Brussels, Belgium: The planet logged its third hottest year on record in 2025, extending a run of unprecedented heat, with no relief expected in 2026, US researchers and EU climate monitors said Wednesday. The last 11 years have now been the warmest ever recorded, with 2024 topping the podium and 2»»»

Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji’s latest remarks on Israel and the ceasefire agreement have drawn condemnations from Hezbollah officials. "As long as weapons are not permanently restricted, Israel unfortunately has the right to continue its attacks according to the agreement," Rajji said in an inter»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Speaker Berri to French envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian: Lebanon has been committed to 1701, ‘Israel’ must not continue its aggression 14-01-2026 »»»

Information Services (IS), the Bulgarian system integrator, Wednesday denied ever being assigned or ever performing any activities related to configuring voting machines. The company issued a statement in response to remarks made by Continue the Change–Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) MP and CC leader A»»»

A fire has erupted in warehouse facilities located on the grounds of the former Mashstroy industrial site in Troyan, used by one of Bulgaria’s leading manufacturers of pillows and bed linen. According to the Ministry of Interior, the alert was received at 9:14 a.m. Local authorities reported that t»»»

Bulgaria is entering a phase of a nationwide flu outbreak, with further spread expected over the coming two weeks, Chief State Health Inspector Assoc. Prof. Angel Kunchev warned during a briefing in Varna. He said that after Varna, the districts of Silistra and Dobrich are also experiencing serious»»»

ABU DHABI - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi he hoped both Hungary and the UAE would be involved in an acquisition of the Russian stake in the Serbian oil company NIS and added that he believed a solution was not far. NIS is under US sanctions due to its Russian maj»»»

Schools in the emirate of Abu Dhabi have emphasised nine categories of food items that students are not permitted to bring from home to school, as part of their commitment to safeguarding students’ health and promoting healthy lifestyles within the educational environment. The initiative aims to cu»»»

Tunis, Jan. 14 (TAP)- Tunisian startup The Landlord, which specialises in short-term high-end rental management with over 120 luxury lodgings and the first travel app in Tunisia, was shortlisted for the Global Proptech & Contech Awards 2026 - an...»»»

China's trade surplus surged to a record of almost $1.2 trillion in 2025, the government said Wednesday, as exports to other countries made up for slowing shipments to the U.S. under President Donald Trump's onslaught of higher tariffs. China's exports rose 5.5% for the whole of last year to $3.77 »»»

Two senior doctors have been arrested in Russia following the deaths of nine babies in a maternity hospital in Siberia this month. The newborns died during the long New Year holiday in Novokuznetsk, Russia's main investigative authority said in a statement. No reason for the babies' deaths has been»»»

Hezbollah political bureau member Mahmoud Qmati warned Wednesday against the government's approach to Hezbollah's disarmament, saying that it could lead to a civil war. Qmati said there will be no talk or dialogue regarding the disarmament of Hezbollah north of the Litani river before Israel withdr»»»

Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand: A crane at a China-backed high-speed rail project in Thailand collapsed onto a passenger train on Wednesday and caused it to derail, killing at least 32 people, authorities said. The massive crane's broken structure was left resting on giant concrete pillars, while smok»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani chaired the Cabinet's regular meeting on Wednesday morning at the Amiri Diwan. Following the meeting, HE Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Ibrahim bin Ali A»»»

Outgoing Minister of Labour and Social Policy Borislav Gutsanov told a press conference here on Wednesday that he will sign a bill that his Ministry drafted to the National Assembly that is related to social assistance. The bill proposes that financial assistance to disadvantaged citizens ahead of »»»

The outgoing cabinet provided an additional EUR 25 million to Bulgarian Posts in the form of a revolving credit, the government press service reported on Wednesday, covering the Council of Ministers weekly meeting. The money is intended to finance the exchange of Bulgarian leva to euro currency at »»»

A stylized rose composed of shapes representing the sun, mountains and water, as well as wavy lines hinting at the Danube River is the logo for the Bulgarian Presidency of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region as presented by the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works on Wednesday. Its a»»»

The head of Uganda's electoral body says he has received threats warning him against declaring certain presidential candidates the winners of Thursday's election. Simon Byabakama said he would not be intimidated by such threats from senior state officials, whom he did not name. He was responding to»»»

Dubai: The Dubai Police Academy will graduate 330 male and female officers at a ceremony on January 22, marking a key boost to Dubai’s security and policing workforce. The ceremony will be held at the Academy Parade Ground and will see graduates from multiple streams join the force, including the 3»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has officially opened its first Six Flags theme park, unveiling a lineup of record-breaking rides that place the Kingdom firmly on the global thrill-seeker map. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Six Flags Qiddiya City, located southwest of Riyadh, wel»»»

A draft law proposing amendments to the Law «On Guarantees of the President’s Activities and the Status of a Former President» has been submitted to the Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan for consideration. The bill proposes allowing the allocation of land plots within the territory of the state preside»»»

The Council of Ministers approved an investment project for the acquisition of seven minehunter-type vessels, equipped with modern systems for detecting, identifying, and neutralizing mines and mine-like objects. The availability of such vessels will enable the Bulgarian Navy to fulfill its assigne»»»

Dubai: Dubai Duty Free has kicked off 2026 on a high note, announcing its first set of major winners for the year. During a draw held today at Concourse D of Dubai International Airport, the Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise promotions turned several participants into millionaires and luxu»»»

Montgomery: Claudette Colvin, whose 1955 arrest for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated Montgomery bus helped spark the modern civil rights movement, has died. She was 86. Her death was announced Tuesday by the Claudette Colvin Legacy Foundation. Ashley D. Roseboro of the organisation conf»»»

A scientific symposium was held on 10 January at the Faculty ‎‎of Arts of the University of Misrata under the slogan “From Scarcity of Liquidity to Credit Failure”. The event was sponsored by Misrata Chamber of Commerce and attended by its chairman Fathi Al-Amin. ‎The activities of the dialogue inc»»»

Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) chief Giorgos Saounatsos resigned on Wednesday following an investigators’ report that found an eight-hour radio outage at Greek airports last week – which forced authorities to clear the country’s airspace and divert dozens of incoming flights – was partly due to an »»»

The Council of Ministers has approved funding for the Ministry of Health for 2026. A total of EUR 1,904,800 will be allocated for the purchase of the varicella (chickenpox) vaccine, to be administered as a mandatory immunization for children aged 12–15 months, as included in Bulgaria’s National Imm»»»

The Council of Ministers has adopted a decision confirming the existence of a fundamental national security interest in the implementation of a project for the design, construction, author’s supervision and commissioning of production facilities for energetic materials and propellants, as well as a»»»

ADELAIDE - The Serbian-Kazakh duo of Aleksandra Krunic and Anna Danilina is through to the doubles semi-finals of the Adelaide WTA tennis tournament after their opponents in the quarter-finals, Marie Bouzkova of Czechia and Luisa Stefani of Brazil, withdrew from the match on Wednesday. In the semi-»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian oil tanker Matilda, flying the flag of Malta, was attacked by two Ukrainian attack UAVs at a distance of about 100 kilometers (62 miles) from the city of Anapa in the Krasnodar Territory, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday. "The tanker Matilda, flying the »»»

Sharjah will host the second edition of the Sharjah Festival of African Literature (SFAL) at Sharjah University City from 14 to 18 January. The programme includes panel discussions, poetry readings, book signings, African fashion shows, live cookery sessions, immersive cultural activities and herit»»»

Tunis, Jan. 14, 2026 (TAP) – The Embassy of the Republic of Tunisia in Abu Dhabi has announced the launch of the “Administrative Services Portal” for all Tunisians residing in the United Arab Emirates.The portal aims to enhance the quality of...»»»

New York: US luxury retail group Saks Global, the heavily indebted parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, said Wednesday it had filed for bankruptcy. The group has struggled with a substantial debt load and said in a statement it initiated bankruptcy proceedings in»»»

Dubai: What began as a routine lunch break — reheating palak paneer in a shared microwave — ended in a courtroom victory, a $200,000 settlement, and a hard-won affirmation of dignity for two Indian doctoral students in the United States. For Aditya Prakash and Urmi Bhattacharyya, both PhD scholars »»»

Access to X was restored in Venezuela on Tuesday, more than a year after Nicoalas Maduro blocked access to Elon Musk's social network. While interim president Delcy Rodriguez's updated profile called for unity, Maduro's X account featured a post asking for his return from the US, where he is f»»»

The Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers are set to visit the White House on Wednesday in a high-stakes effort to ease tensions over Greenland, after President Donald Trump said the territory “needs” to become part of the United States. Denmark’s foreign minister had initially sought talks with»»»

Talks are set to take place today between Danish and US officials over the future of Greenland, following remarks by Donald Trump suggesting the Danish territory should become part of the United States. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and his Greenlandic counterpart, Vivian Motzfeldt, »»»