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Russia Accuses Bulgaria of Arms Smuggling from Ukraine (UPDATED)

At a recent briefing, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accused Bulgaria, alongside Poland, Finland, and Romania, of taking part in the smuggling of Western weapons from Ukraine

World » Russia | July 18, 2025, Friday // 12:33 | Viewed: 1366

Trump’s Approval Falters as Americans Question Impact of His Policies

Public confidence in President Donald Trump’s second-term policies remains tepid

World | July 18, 2025, Friday // 11:10 | Viewed: 783

North Macedonia: Outrage Grows After Mickoski’s Insensitive Remarks to Kocani Tragedy Families

The parents mourning the victims of the Kocani tragedy expressed deep outrage following a tense meeting with Prime Minister Mickoski, describing the encounter as a profound affront to their pain

World » Southeast Europe | July 18, 2025, Friday // 11:08 | Viewed: 792

Slovakia Relents Under Pressure, Clearing Path for New EU Sanctions on Russia

EU countries have reportedly reached a consensus on the bloc’s 18th round of sanctions against Russia

World » EU | July 18, 2025, Friday // 10:07 | Viewed: 808

Violence Flares in Syria: Israeli Attacks, Sectarian Clashes, and Fragile Truce

The United States announced late Thursday that all parties involved in the Syrian conflict had agreed to take “specific steps” to halt the violence, with hopes of de-escalation beginning “tonight”

World | July 18, 2025, Friday // 09:35 | Viewed: 1422

Eurostat Reports Bulgaria’s June Inflation Above EU Average

Bulgaria's inflation rate stood at 3.1% in June, according to data released by Eurostat

World » EU | July 17, 2025, Thursday // 16:06 | Viewed: 2093

Ukraine Approves Military Service Extension for Citizens Over 60

Ukraine’s parliament has passed new legislation that permits individuals aged 60 and above to serve in the armed forces as professional military personnel, provided they meet certain conditions

World » Ukraine | July 17, 2025, Thursday // 10:36 | Viewed: 1919

Trump Turns on Allies Over Epstein Files, Calls GOP Critics ‘Weaklings’

US President Donald Trump launched a sharp rebuke on Wednesday at Republicans pressing for more transparency in the Jeffrey Epstein case, calling them “weaklings” who had fallen for what he labeled as a Democratic-driven hoax

World | July 17, 2025, Thursday // 09:53 | Viewed: 1936

Ukraine Targets Russian Cities in Overnight Drone Barrage

Russian authorities reported widespread drone activity during the night of July 17, with Ukrainian drones reportedly approaching several regions, including Moscow and St. Petersburg

World » Russia | July 17, 2025, Thursday // 09:12 | Viewed: 2314

Wave of Israeli Terror from the Skies: Damascus Bombed, Syria Under Attack

Israel has carried out a series of airstrikes on key government sites in the Syrian capital, Damascus

World | July 16, 2025, Wednesday // 17:17 | Viewed: 2350

Latvian Mayor Injured in Russian Attack

Egils Helmanis, the mayor of Ogre, a Latvian town located just over 30 kilometers from Riga, has sustained injuries during a Russian attack in Ukraine

World » Ukraine | July 16, 2025, Wednesday // 16:52 | Viewed: 3139

Zelensky Prepares Third Government: Major Cabinet Overhaul Begins This Week

Ukraine is preparing for a major government reshuffle, with the Verkhovna Rada expected to dismiss Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and his Cabinet on 16 July

World » Ukraine | July 16, 2025, Wednesday // 16:04 | Viewed: 1846

Russian Drones Hit Polish Factory

The Polish Foreign Minister, Radosław Sikorski, reported that a Russian drone attack on the Ukrainian city of Vinnytsia damaged a factory owned by the Polish Barlinek Group

World » Ukraine | July 16, 2025, Wednesday // 14:05 | Viewed: 2571

Orban Demands EU Sanctions After Death of Ethnic Hungarian in Ukraine Sparks Diplomatic Rift

Hungary has escalated its confrontation with Ukraine, with Prime Minister Viktor Orban demanding that the European Union impose sanctions on Ukrainian officials over the death of a Hungarian citizen during military mobilisation

World » Ukraine | July 16, 2025, Wednesday // 13:50 | Viewed: 2212

Ukraine Extends Martial Law and Mobilization Until November

The Verkhovna Rada has approved another 90-day extension of martial law and general mobilization in Ukraine

World » Ukraine | July 15, 2025, Tuesday // 16:18 | Viewed: 2417

Bulgarian MEPs Accused of Sabotage as EP Rapporteur on North Macedonia Reports Death Threats

Thomas Waitz, the European Parliament rapporteur on North Macedonia, has revealed that he received death threats in connection with his work on the country’s progress toward EU membership

World » EU | July 15, 2025, Tuesday // 16:12 | Viewed: 2469

Trump to Zelensky: Why Haven’t You Hit Moscow Yet?

U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly pressed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a recent phone call to step up military pressure on Russia

World » Ukraine | July 15, 2025, Tuesday // 10:47 | Viewed: 3683

Trump’s 50-Day Ultimatum to Putin: Massive Tariffs or Else

U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Russia, threatening a new wave of punitive tariffs unless a peace agreement with Ukraine is reached within the next 50 days

World » Ukraine | July 15, 2025, Tuesday // 08:50 | Viewed: 2436

Ukraine Set for Leadership Change as Zelensky Proposes New Prime Minister

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has officially announced his nomination of First Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko to lead the country’s next cabinet

World » Ukraine | July 14, 2025, Monday // 18:11 | Viewed: 2558

ALDE Chair Demands EU Action over Arrests of Bulgarian Opposition Officials

Svenja Hahn, Chairwoman of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) and Member of the European Parliament from Germany, has formally requested an urgent meeting

World » EU | July 14, 2025, Monday // 16:58 | Viewed: 2366

Ukraine and Westinghouse to Launch Domestic Nuclear Fuel Plant, Reducing Russian Dependence

In a significant step toward strengthening Ukraine’s energy independence, Westinghouse Electric Company and Ukraine’s state-run Energoatom signed an agreement to launch the construction of a joint nuclear fuel fabrication facility within Ukraine

World » Ukraine | July 14, 2025, Monday // 12:05 | Viewed: 2227
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