EUROZONE AT LAST: Bulgaria Secures Full Membership, Euro Becomes Official Currency in 2026
Bulgaria has officially joined the eurozone and will adopt the euro as its national currency on January 1, 2026
Saudi Jail Fire Killed Scores of Inmates
World | September 16, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00
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A fire swept Tuesday through Saudi Arabia's biggest prison Al-Hair, killing at least 67 inmates and injuring another 23, prison officials said. The cause of the blaze is still unknown. Firefighters and rescue workers are said to have "intervened immediately", but the fire continued to rage for several hours. It is not known whether the prison housed any of the more than 200 Islamic militants rounded up in recent months as part of a crackdown on supporters of Osama Bin Laden's al-Qaeda network.
Ex-Ukrainian Defense Minister: War Will End Only with Putin’s Death
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov has said that Russia’s war against Ukraine will only truly end with the death or resignation of Vladimir Putin
European Parliament Approves Bulgaria’s Entry into the Eurozone - Final Step Awaits in Brussels
The European Parliament has given its approval for Bulgaria’s accession to the eurozone, marking a crucial milestone in the country’s integration into the common European currency area
Ukraine's Syrskyi Highlights Strategy to Reclaim Territory in Russia’s Kursk and Belgorod Oblasts
At a meeting of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, Ukraine’s top military officer, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, placed particular emphasis on regaining control over positions and territories in Russia’s Kursk and Belgorod oblasts
Nearly Half of Ukrainians Doubt Country’s Future Prosperity, Survey Shows
A recent survey conducted by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) in May-June 2025 reveals a growing pessimism among Ukrainians regarding their country’s future
Netanyahu Champions Trump for Nobel Prize During Gaza Ceasefire and Iran Strike Talks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize
World | July 8, 2025, Tuesday // 10:30
