Bulgarian News Agency 4m

Judicial Associations Warn Political Calls for Appointments or Dismissals Amount to Pressure on Judiciary

Political calls for the removal or appointment of specific individuals to leadership positions in the judiciary can be interpreted solely as a form of pressure, according to a position statement by the Association of Prosecutors in Bulgaria (APB) and the Chamber of Investigators in Bulgaria (CIB), »»»

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BNE 7m

Croatia adopts bioeconomy strategy to 2035, earmarks €200mn through 2027

Croatia’s government has adopted a Bioeconomy Strategy running to 2035, setting out plans to expand sustainable production and boost value added in sectors ranging from agriculture and forestry to biobased manufacturing, the government said on January 8. »»»

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BNE 7m

Albanian central bank boosts liquidity injections, buys €108.2mn in FX in Q3

Albania’s central bank increased its support for the banking system in the third quarter of 2025, stepping up liquidity injections while also buying more than €108.2mn in the domestic foreign exchange market to shore up reserves, a quarterly report showed. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 7m

Romanian telco Digi thrives in Spain’s competitive mobile market

Romanian telecommunications operator Digi Communications (BVB: DIGI) remained the leading player in Spain’s mobile market by net customer gains through number portability in 2025, marking its fifth consecutive year at the top, according to an analysis by Profit on January 8. »»»

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24 News Agency 10m

Tian Shan Mountains in Kyrgyzstan included in list of top travel destinations - | 24.KG

The New York Times has included the Tian Shan Mountains in Kyrgyzstan in its list of 52 best travel destinations for 2026. The Tian Shan ranked 31st on the list. The list includes the Kyrgyz Nomad Trail, which stretches from east to west across the country and passes through high mountain passes, s»»»

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24 News Agency 10m

More than 76 percent of Kyrgyzstanis lead sedentary lifestyle - | 24.KG

More than 76 percent of Kyrgyzstan’s population leads a sedentary lifestyle, the Republican Center for Health Promotion reported. The center notes that the period after the holidays is the perfect time to start taking better care of oneself and adding more physical activity to daily life. Physical »»»

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Dailynews Hungary 12m

Wizz Air ordered to compensate Hungarian teenage boys over age dispute

Follow our Facebook page to get the latest news about Hungary! Follow our X (Twitter) page to get the latest news about Hungary! Subscribe to our Telegram channel to get the latest news about Hungary! whatsapp Subscribe to our WhatsApp channel to get the latest news about Hungary! EN EN EXPLORE /JO»»»

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BNE 12m

Kernel acquires $100mn agricultural holding as Ukraine land consolidation accelerates

Kernel, one of Ukraine’s largest agribusiness groups, has acquired a major agricultural holding with 41,000 hectares of farmland and a network of grain elevators, in a deal valued at over $100mn, the company confirmed this week. »»»

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BNE 12m

Ukraine awards major lithium tender to group linked to Donald Trump allies

Ukrainian authorities have awarded development rights for one of the country’s largest untapped lithium deposits to a group of investors connected to former US President Donald Trump, The New York Times reported on January 9, citing sources close to the negotiations. »»»

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Kuna 16m

Palestinian vice-pres. discusses implementing 2nd phase of Gaza deal with director of Gaza council

RAMALLAH, Jan 9 (KUNA) -- Palestinian Vice-President Hussein Al-Sheikh discussed on Friday with the director general of the under-formation Gaza peace council Nickolay Mladenov preparations for the implementation of the second phase of Gaze ceasefire deal.In a press statement, the vice-president's »»»

24 News Agency 22m

Kyrgyz Health Ministry: ARVI and influenza situation remains stable - | 24.KG

A meeting of the headquarters on the acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI) and influenza situation was held at the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic under the chairmanship of Minister Kanybek Dosmambetov. During the meeting, participants reviewed the epidemiological situation, the burde»»»

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24 News Agency 22m

MMA fighter Aizhigit Erkebai uulu returns to ring after three-year break - | 24.KG

Kyrgyz MMA fighter Aizhigit Erkebai uulu is returning to MMA after a three-year hiatus, portal mma_kyrgyz reports. According to the report, on January 11 in Samara, Russia, at the mixed martial arts event Open FC 61, Aizhigit Erkebai uulu (7–2) will face Russian fighter Vadim Leutin (0–1) in the 66»»»

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Sana 25m

President al-Sharaa discusses developments in Syria and the region with Masoud Barzani

Damascus, Jan. 9 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa spoke by phone with Masoud Barzani, leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, to discuss recent developments in Syria and the region. During the conversation, they highlighted the importance of strengthening stability and fostering joint cooperation»»»

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Gulf News 26m

Israel army says struck Hezbollah targets in ‘several areas’ of Lebanon

Israel’s military said it struck Hezbollah targets in several areas of Lebanon on Friday, a day after the Lebanese army said it had completed the first phase of its plan to disarm the group. Under US pressure and amid fears of expanded Israeli strikes, Lebanon has committed to disarming the Iran-ba»»»

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MIA 28m

Iran's supreme leader condemns protests amid reports of more deaths

Tehran, 9 January 2026 (dpa/MIA) – Iran's supreme leader has sharply condemned the nationwide anti-regime protests, with Ayatollah Ali Khamenei denouncing "troublemakers" and people who are "harmful to the country" in a speech published Friday. "There are also people whose work is destruction," he »»»

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Kuna 28m

FM: Egypt rejects any practices undermining Palestinian territories' unity

CAIRO, Jan 9 (KUNA) -- Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty affirmed on Friday that Egypt rejects any practices that undermine the unity of Palestinian territories or divide the Gaza Strip.Abdelatty made the statement during his telephone conversation with European Union Commissioner for the Me»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 28m

Outgoing Cabinet Appoints Lawyers for Inclusion in Lists of Arbitrators, Conciliators at ICSID

The Council of Ministers appointed Friday the lawyers Angel Kalaidzhiev, Blagoy Vidin, Georgi Spasov and Lazar Tomov for inclusion in the lists of arbitrators and conciliators at the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). Conciliators and arbitrators are designated unde»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 28m

Joining the Eurozone Will Create Additional Pressure to Boost Competitiveness and Fiscal Sustainability - Central Bank Governor

Joining the eurozone will create additional disciplinary pressure on Bulgaria to improve competitiveness and achieve better fiscal sustainability, the Bulgarian central bank Governor, Dimitar Radev, says in an interview with Capital Weekly, that is published on the Bulgarian National Bank’s website»»»

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UPI 29m

4 killed, 19 injured in Ukraine strikes, hypersonic missile launched - UPI.com

Ukrainian emergency personnel at work in freezing conditions in the early hours of Friday in the aftermath of a Russian strike on a residential district of Kyiv. Photo by Maxym Marusenko/EPA Jan. 9 (UPI) -- At least four people were killed and 19 injured after Russia launched large-scale strikes ag»»»

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Tanjug 29m

Air Serbia reaches historic milestone at end-December with more than 4.57 mln passengers carried

BELGRADE - At the end of December, Serbia's national airline Air Serbia reached a historic milestone by carrying more than 4.57 mln passengers, breaking a record set by the former airline JAT in 1987, the company said on Friday. "The increased number of flights, improved operational indicators, and»»»

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24 News Agency 34m

Over 135 kilograms of drugs seized during special operation - | 24.KG

The State Service on Drug Control of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan conducted a special operation to dismantle a transnational organized drug trafficking group, the ministry’s press service reported. According to the statement, the group consisted of citizens of Kyrgyzstan, Russia, »»»

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Qatar Tribune 36m

Qatar expresses regret over damage sustained by its embassy building in Ukraine as a result of shelling of Kiev

DOHA: The State of Qatar has expressed its deep regret over the damage sustained by its embassy building in Ukraine as a result of the shelling of the capital, Kiev, on Thursday night. It confirmed that none of its diplomats or embassy staff were harmed. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affa»»»

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Novinite 38m

Bulgaria: Displaying Old Prices in Euros During Discounts Misleads Shoppers

Consumers are being urged to exercise caution during this year’s January discount campaigns, following the introduction of new rules tied to the adoption of the euro, Gabriela Rumenova, founder of the online platform “We, the Consumers” (Nie Potrebitelite) explained. Rumenova warned that some merch»»»

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Sputnik 41m

Calling on China to Join Nuclear Arms Reduction Talks Unreasonable - Chinese Embassy in US

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Calling on China to join nuclear disarmament talks with the United States and Russia is unreasonable, a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in Washington, Liu Pengyu, told Sputnik. China's nuclear capability is in no way on the same level as that of the United States, China »»»

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The Peninsula 42m

Qatar expresses deep regret over damage sustained by its embassy building in Ukraine following shelling of Kyiv

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar has expressed its deep regret over the damage sustained by its embassy building in Ukraine as a result of the shelling of the capital, Kyiv, last night, while affirming that none of its diplomats or embassy staff were harmed. In this context, the Ministry of Foreign »»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Al Manar 44m

Debt, Dollars, and Energy Security: How Economics Are Reshaping US Global Power

For many years, the United States stood at the center of the global system. Its influence did not come only from military power, but from a strong economy, a dominant dollar, and control over global energy markets. In simple terms, the dollar became the currency the world used to pay its energy bil»»»

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Gulf News 46m

Live Dubai-Sharjah traffic: Minor accidents cause heavy evening tailbacks

Dubai: Evening commuters travelling from Dubai to Sharjah are facing heavy delays following multiple minor accidents across key routes. Dubai Police reminded motorists on social media to maintain their lane according to speed and allow faster vehicles to pass safely. Also Read: Dubai Police AI traf»»»

gulfnews.com
Gulf News 46m

MrBeast calls out healthcare gaps at Dubai’s 1 Billion Followers Summit: “For some, their only chance at a cure is to turn to a YouTuber”

Dubai: Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, has spent most of his life on YouTube. He started uploading videos at the age of 11, often to audiences of a few hundred people. Nearly two decades later, the 27-year-old commands one of the largest followings on the internet, with his latest video d»»»

gulfnews.com
The Peninsula 48m

Qatar Embassy, 20 Kyiv residential buildings damaged in Russian attack: Zelensky

Kyiv, Ukraine: A "massive" Russian night-time attack on Ukraine damaged 20 residential buildings in Kyiv and its suburbs, as well as Qatar's embassy, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday. Russia hit Ukraine as temperatures plunged to freezing with its latest barrage of missiles as Moscow reject»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
BBC 49m

India pushes back at Trump aide's claim about US trade deal breakdown

India has pushed back at US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's claims that the trade deal between the countries stalled because Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not call President Donald Trump. Trump imposed 50% tariffs on Indian goods in August, including a penalty for buying Russian oil, after t»»»

bbc.com
Al Majalla 50m

With protests at home and threats abroad, Iran looks rattled

For decades, each big bout of unrest in Iran has followed a similar pattern. It starts with a trigger, be it a murder, a stolen election or a collapsing currency. The protests that follow are leaderless and disorganised. If they grow large enough, the regime reaches for its repressive toolbox: arme»»»

en.majalla.com
Kathimerini 52m

Temporary schedule changes on Athens metro Line 2 from Jan 11

Work to replace the rails and install a 5G network on the Athens metro will continue on Line 2, resulting in temporary changes to train schedules and earlier station closures at Syngrou Fix, Neos Kosmos and Agios Ioannis between January 11 and February 21. The stations will close before 10 p.m. eac»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 52m

Alliance for Rights and Freedoms Applies for Registration as Political Party

The Alliance for Rights and Freedoms (ARF) submitted its registration documents as a political party to the Sofia City Court, the party said on its Facebook page on Friday. The application was filed by ARF co-chairpersons Hayri Sadakov, Sevim Ali, Taner Ali and Dimitar Nikolov, as well as by MP Hyu»»»

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Sputnik 53m

Iran’s Security Council Accuses US, Israel of Orchestrating Unrest in Country

The Secretariat of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran regarding last night's incidents in some cities of Iran reported. "The events of recent days began with protest but, under the control and planning of the Zionist enemy, turned into the subversion of security. Statements by [US Presid»»»

sputniknews.com
MIA 53m

National weather service: Cold snap to bring heavy snow, freezing temps

Skopje, 9 January 2026 (MIA) — Large parts of the country can expect intermittent rain early Saturday, with the rain turning into snow nationwide by the evening and overnight, the national weather service said Friday. A moderate to heavy wind will blow from the south, with speeds reaching 60 km/h. »»»

mia.mk
Naharnet 56m

Berri dubs Trump 'emperor' who wants to control the world

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has accused the U.S. of sidelining France from the ceasefire monitoring committee in order to monopolize the entire decision-making in the committee alongside Israel. The U.S.-led committee monitoring the ceasefire, which includes representatives from the United State»»»

Gulf News 58m

Grey skies, rain expected in some UAE areas this weekend

If you are a fan of overcast weather, grey skies, and the occasional splatter of rain, you are in luck this weekend. UAE’s National Center of Meteorology has confirmed that the weather is expected to be between fair and partly cloudy, with a chance of rainfall over some northern and eastern areas u»»»

gulfnews.com
Tanjug 1h

NIS reaches agreement on crude imports via JANAF, first quantities due next week

BELGRADE - Serbia's oil company NIS has reached an agreement on imports of the first quantities of crude oil for its refinery in Pancevo via the JANAF pipeline, which will enable the refinery to restart production. In a statement, NIS said the first quantities of crude were due next week and that i»»»

tanjug.rs
Novinite 1h

Bulgaria's President to Give First Mandate to GERB to Form Government Next Week

President Rumen Radev will formally begin the constitutional procedure for forming a new government on Monday, January 12, at 10:00 a.m., by handing the first exploratory mandate to the prime minister-designate nominated by the largest parliamentary group in the 51st National Assembly, GERB. The in»»»

novinite.com
Kuna 1h

Storm Goretti cuts power, disrupts rail services across UK

LONDON, Jan 9 (KUNA) -- Storm Goretti continued to batter the UK on Friday, leaving thousands of homes without power and disrupting rail services after winds reached speeds of up to 160 kilometers per hour.The UK Met Office said, in a statement, that the storm brought heavy rain, particularly to th»»»

Kuna 1h

EU: Russia's use of "Oreshnik" missile warning to Europe, US

BRUSSELS, Jan 9 (KUNA) -- EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas said on Friday that Russia's reported strike against Ukraine using a new Oreshnik ballistic missile was intended to send a message to Europe and the United States.In a post on X, Kallas said that "R»»»

BBC 1h

Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's last shah at centre of protest chants

Many demonstrators in Iran have been calling for the return of Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's last shah (king). Pahlavi himself has called for people to take to the streets. So who is the former crown prince and how much support does he have? Groomed from birth to inherit Iran's Peacock Thr»»»

bbc.com
Naharnet 1h

Macron lauds Lebanon's arms monopoly statements, says plan's 2nd phase decisive

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday said he welcomes “the encouraging announcements by the Lebanese authorities to restore the State’s monopoly on weapons,” a day after the Lebanese Army announced the completion of the first phase of its arms monopolization plan. “This process must be pursue»»»

BBC 1h

Iran protests: 'People are more angry and determined now'

Vast crowds of Iranians have taken to the streets of the capital, Tehran, and several other cities, calling for an end to the Islamic Republic and in many places for the restoration of the monarchy. Young and old, rich and poor, Iranians across the country and from all walks of life are now demonst»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Germany Calls on Israel to Halt E1 Settlement Plan

Germany calls on Israel to halt its controversial ​E1 settlement project, said a foreign ministry spokesperson in Berlin on Friday, warning that construction carries the risk of ‌creating more ‌instability in the ‌West ⁠Bank ​and ‌the region. "The plans for the E1 settlement project, it must be sai»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai to Ghana: MrBeast announces 10 creators to join his next viral video

Dubai: Out of more than 177,000 submissions from around the world, ten creators have been selected and announced in the 1 Billion Followers Summit, to take part in one of the most ambitious creator-led humanitarian initiatives yet - MrBeast’s 1 Billion Acts of Kindness. The winners, Priya and Sid, »»»

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Novinite 1h

U.S. Travel Advisory: Bulgaria a Secure and Underrated European Gem

The U.S. State Department has rated Bulgaria as one of the safest destinations for travelers in Europe, assigning it a Level 1 status, the lowest risk category. This classification puts Bulgaria alongside other Eastern European countries such as Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Croatia, Romania»»»

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Kuna 1h

UN warns of Sudan humanitarian crisis after 1,000 days since war outbreak

GENEVA, Jan 9 (KUNA) -- United Nations agencies warned Friday of Sudan's continued war risks plunging the country deeper into a severe humanitarian crisis amid shrinking funding, expanding displacement, worsening living and health conditions, and confirmed famine in several areas.This came during a»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 1h

President Radev to Hand First Government Forming Mandate to GERB-UDF on Monday

President Rumen Radev on Monday will hand the first mandate to form a government to the largest parliamentary group in the 51st National Assembly GERB-UDF, Radev’s press office said on Friday. On December 11, Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov tendered his resignation following nationwide protests aga»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Outgoing Cabinet Appoints Lawyers for Inclusion in Lists of Arbitrators, Counciliatiors at ICSID

The Council of Ministers appointed Friday the lawyers Angel Kalaidzhiev, Blagoy Vidin, Georgi Spasov and Lazar Tomov for inclusion in the lists of arbitrators and conciliators at the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). Conciliators and arbitrators are designated unde»»»

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