Arche has accelerated talks on the second phase of its Royal Paper Mill redevelopment in Konstancin-Jeziorna before special housing regulations expire in mid-2026. The controversial plan includes up to 2,000 apartments in dozens of multi-family buildings, sparking strong opposition from residents w»»»

PKP plans to prepare land above Warsaw’s cross-city rail tunnel for future high-rise development during the major renovation scheduled to begin around 2031. The tunnel structure will be reinforced to support buildings, potentially creating valuable new plots in the city center near Central Station »»»

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Poland’s ambitious plan to triple onshore wind capacity to 34.6 GW by 2040 is at risk, according to industry experts. Developers warn that strict spatial, environmental, military and grid restrictions leave less than 1% of the country available for new wind farms. Permitting alone can take 7–10 yea»»»

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the financial sector from a back-office support tool into a front-line participant in customer service. AI agents analyze data in real time, respond contextually, and independently handle simple requests, allowing employees to focus on more complex ta»»»

Iceye, a Finnish-Polish satellite company, has raised EUR 150 million in a new funding round valuing the firm at USD 2.8 billion. The round was led by General Catalyst and included Poland’s BGK fund Vinci and, for the first time, InPost founder Rafał Brzoska. Founded a decade ago by Rafał Modrzewsk»»»

For successive generations of residents and visitors to the Greek island of Naxos, the building in Alyko, located in the middle of the cedar forest, has always been there: dilapidated, eroded by the sea, full of graffiti. The unfinished hotel had been in this state since the mid-1970s, when its con»»»

A 39-year-old Albanian national arrested in Oropos is accused of belonging to a major narcotics network that moved cocaine from Ecuador and Brazil into Europe and Russia, according to Belgian judicial documents. He was detained November 19 under a European warrant tied to the September 2024 seizure»»»

At a forum on BG TOURISM - WINTER 2025/2026 here on Saturday, representatives of the media called for a greater number of positive stories coming from the tourism sector. The event was organized by the BTA in partnership with the Municipality of Chepelare, the Bulgarian Union of Balneology and SPA »»»

The new Russian Il-114-300 turboprop is gearing up for mass production. Built for regional and hard-to-access routes, the Il-114-300 can operate autonomously from small airfields — even those with short or unpaved runways. It’s designed to handle Arctic conditions, fully able to fly and operate in »»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani affirmed that the State of Qatar believes that justice is not merely a political aspiration, but a fundamental pillar for safeguarding international peace and entrenching stability. I»»»

Israeli occupation forces conducted a series of attacks targeting towns in southern Lebanon on Saturday, resulting in heightened tensions along the border. Machine Gun Fire and Stun Grenade in Al-Dhahira According to a correspondent Al-Manar,Israeli enemy forces initially directed bursts of machine»»»

The priorities for the development of Smolyan Region are transport connectivity to Plovdiv and Plovdiv Airport through the construction of a high-speed road, and the opening of the Aegean Pass, said Smolyan Regional Governor Zahari Sirakov during the BG Tourism – Winter 2025/2026 forum held in Pamp»»»

Russia’s special presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev went on X to point the finger at EU elites for “destroying their own countries” with uncontrolled migration, rising crime, and economic decline. The EU elites now want “to finish Europe’s civilizational suicide by shredding property rights—the fou»»»

A group of U.S. members of Congress have sent a letter to President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam calling for the disarmament of Hezbollah, saying the process “must begin now, even by force if necessary.” The lawmakers said Lebanon committed under the November 2024 ceasefire to launch »»»

The Lebanese Army on Saturday announced the arrest of six individuals accused of attacking a UNIFIL patrol in Bint Jbeil in south Lebanon. "On the night of 4-5/12/ 2025, a number of citizens attacked a patrol of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) on the al-Tiri-Bint Jbeil road, wh»»»

Hezbollah chief Sheikh Naim Qassem said Friday that the inclusion of a civilian Lebanese representative in the Mechanism committee is “a measure that clearly violates all the previous official statements and stances that had called for halting the enemy’s hostilities prior to involving any civilian»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani affirmed Saturday that this year's Doha Forum is held amid regional and international circumstances that require the concerted efforts of all to reduce tensions and support peace and sustainability in the region and the world. His Highness sa»»»

Doha, Qatar: Microsoft Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (Gates Foundation) HE Bill Gates emphasized that the strategic partnership between his foundation and the State of Qatar has greatly contributed to supporting programs in health, social development, and global p»»»

Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Chairman of the National Anti-Narcotics Authority, has officially opened the new “Wonderland” amusement park in Al Wathba. He was accompanied by Humaid bin Saeed Al Neyadi, Director of the Office of the Chairman of the Presidential Court and V»»»

Dubai: After a historic 2025 that saw gold achieve over 50 all-time highs and deliver returns exceeding 60%, the trajectory of the precious metal in 2026 hinges on a deeply fractured global economic landscape. The past year’s performance was buoyed by heightened geopolitical and economic uncertaint»»»

A police raid on a convenience store revealed a 67-year-old homeless man locked in a windowless room beside stacks of illicit tobacco, exposing what investigators describe as a trafficking network exploiting minors and vulnerable adults. The man slept in the cramped space and passed illegal cigaret»»»

There is a need for clear strategic communication from the state to position and highlight the advantages of Bulgaria’s tourist destinations for both domestic and international audiences, said Simona Veleva, Chair of the Council for Electronic Media (CEM), during the BG Tourism – Winter 2025/2026 f»»»

Sports and tourism go hand in hand, said Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports Dimitar Georgiev here on Saturday. He was speaking at a forum on BG TOURISM – WINTER 2025/2026, organized by BTA in partnership with the Municipality of Chepelare, the Bulgarian Union of Balneology and SPA Tourism (BUBSPA)»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Local Organising Committee of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 has issued a statement regarding videos circulating on social media about events that took place in the fan zone following the Iraq-Bahrain match. In its statement, the organising committee clarified, in an Arabic message t»»»

Tunis, Dec. 6 (TAP)- The Arab Business Leaders Institute (IACE) will explore the topic of "Enterprises and the New Economic Order" at the 39th edition of its Business Days (December 11-13) in Sousse. The forthcoming edition will serve as a...»»»

CAIRO, Dec 6 (KUNA) -- Arab Parliament President Mohammad Al-Yamahi on Saturday applauded stances by France and China affirming necessity to pave the way for appropriate circumstances for attaining the two-state solution in the Middle East.Al-Yamahi was quoted by a statement released by the parliam»»»

It is important that legislative changes related to the construction of ski lifts and technical snow facilities, which have already been initiated, take place, said Samokov Mayor Angel Dzhorgov during the BG Tourism – Winter 2025/2026 forum held in Pamporovo on Saturday. The forum is organized by B»»»

Chepelare, Samokov, Vitosha, and Bansko have introduced the necessary legislative changes to free up business and encourage investment, because tourism is driven by the hoteliers who invest in their property, Chepelare Mayor Boran Hadzhiev said here on Saturday. He was speaking at a forum on BG TOU»»»

The nearly two-month-old ceasefire in the Gaza Strip will not be complete until Israeli troops withdraw from the Palestinian territory under a peace plan backed by Washington and the U.N., mediator Qatar's prime minister said Saturday. "Now we are at the critical moment... A ceasefire cannot be com»»»

Eleven people, including a three-year-old boy, were killed when gunmen stormed a hostel in the early hours of Saturday in Atteridgeville, west of Pretoria. Police say the attack took place at an illegal shebeen inside the Saulsville Hostel, where a group had gathered to drink. According to the Sout»»»

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, visited creative and cultural institutions in Al Quoz, where Alserkal Avenue has emerged as one of the city’s foremost cultural de»»»

Outgoing New York City Mayor Eric Adams has signed executive orders that oppose divestment from Israel initiatives and ban protests at houses of worship. He is set to be succeeded by the city’s first Muslim mayor, Zohran Mamdani. Mamdani, who will assume office on January 1, openly holds pro-Palest»»»

Dubai: Air India and Air India Express have confirmed that, since December 4, economy class fares on non-stop domestic flights have been proactively capped to prevent spikes caused by demand-and-supply systems. The grounding of IndiGo flights created an immediate seat shortage, triggering sharp las»»»

Balneology and SPA are not only a form of tourism but an investment in the workforce and in the future of the country, said Meglena Plugchieva, Ambassador of the Bulgarian Union of Balneology and SPA Tourism (BUBSPA), during the BG Tourism – Winter 2025/2026 forum held in Pamporovo on Saturday. The»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met at the Sheraton Doha Hotel Saturday morning with several heads of state and government from brotherly and friendly nations participating in the Doha Forum 2025. The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met separately with the President»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, received on Saturday co-founder of Microsoft, HE Bill Gates, on the occasion of his visit to the country to participate in the Doha Forum 2025, currently underway at the Sheraton Doha Hotel. During the meeting, they reviewed prospects for de»»»

Manila: Malversation charges are set to be filed against Sarah Discaya, dubbed as the Philippines' queen of "flood control" projects, and others linked to scam projects, a senior official told local media. The charges are linked specifically to a controversial Davao flood control project, which was»»»

DOHA, Dec 6 (KUNA) -- Qatar said Saturday that the suffering of the Palestinian people under grave violations of international law, and the atrocities in Sudan, show that justice and protection of rights are essential to preserving the region's stability and preventing its fragmentation.The remarks»»»

The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) organizes a forum entitled "BG TOURISM – WINTER 2025/2026" on Saturday at the Perelik Hotel in the resort town of Pamporovo. The discussion was opened by BTA Director General Kiril Valchev. The forum is organized in partnership with the Municipality of Chepelare, the»»»

Abu Dhabi City Municipality, in cooperation and partnership with Abu Dhabi Maritime, inaugurated two dedicated platforms for recreational fishing enthusiasts at Al Bateen Beach and Arabian Gulf Park in Abu Dhabi. The inauguration was attended by Ahmed Fadel Al Mehairbi, Acting Director General of A»»»

At least 11 people have been killed in a mass shooting at a hostel in South Africa. Fourteen others were wounded when gunmen stormed the venue in Saulsville township, west of the capital Pretoria, early on Saturday. A three-year-old is among the dead. "At least three unknown gunmen entered this hos»»»

Bulgaria’s messages for the new winter season focus on the introduction of the euro, safe holidays and natural conditions, said Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) Director General Kiril Valchev, who Saturday opened the BG TOURISM – WINTER 2025/2026 forum in Pamporovo. The forum is organized by BTA in part»»»

Speaking at a tourism forum here on Saturday, Tourism Minister Miroslav Borshosh described 2026 as a turning point for Bulgarian mountain tourism. Borshosh noted that the Ministry's goal this year was to develop strategies for how mountain tourism could be practiced year-round. The forum, titled BG»»»

Dubai: The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) processed 145,265 travellers through the Hatta border crossing between November 25 and December 2. The spike in movement coincided with the UAE’s 54th National Day and Oman’s 55th National Day, highlighting th»»»

Libya’s state National Oil Corporation (NOC) reported yesterday that its subsidiary, Zueitina Oil and Gas Company, achieved another milestone with the launch of its second injection unit. The NOC said this injection unit will contribute to increased gas injection and higher crude oil production rat»»»