Bulgaria has unveiled its new euro coins, showcasing key symbols of its cultural and historical heritage. The designs feature motifs already familiar from the lev, Bulgaria’s currency since 1881, named after an archaic word meaning “lion.” The coins will circulate starting Thursday, marking the country’s official adoption of the euro. The one, two, five, 10,
French cinema legend Brigitte Bardot, known as “BB,” has passed away at the age of 91. Rising to fame in the 1950s, Bardot became a global symbol of beauty and sexual liberation through iconic films like And God Created Woman. She acted in nearly 50 films before retiring in 1973 to dedicate herself to animal […]
Italian authorities have arrested nine people accused of raising around €7 million over more than two years, allegedly funneling the funds to Hamas. The money, reportedly collected under the guise of humanitarian aid for Palestinian civilians, was instead sent to the militant group through a “complex fundraising system,” according to a police statement. More than […]
Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti has vowed to quickly form a new government after his Vetevendosje Party secured nearly half of the votes in Sunday’s snap parliamentary election. The victory could end a year-long political deadlock that stalled parliament and delayed crucial international funding. Kurti emphasized the need for swift action to certify results, constitute
The head of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Paul Nowak, has urged Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to keep the option of an EU customs union open as part of efforts to revive the UK economy. Speaking to the BBC, Nowak said the UK needs the “closest possible economic and political relationship” with the European […]
Nikola Jokic delivered a historic performance on Christmas Day, recording a stunning 56-point triple-double to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 142-138 overtime win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. The three-time MVP added 16 rebounds and 15 assists, becoming the first player in NBA history to post at least 55 points, 15 rebounds and 15 assists […]
Russia launched missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and other regions of Ukraine on Saturday, coinciding with heightened security measures ahead of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s key meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida. Ukraine’s air force issued a nationwide alert as explosions were heard in the capital, prompting air defense units to intercept incoming […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s foreign policy aide held discussions with members of the U.S. administration after Moscow received American proposals for a possible Ukrainian peace deal, the Kremlin confirmed on December 26. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the proposals, brought to Moscow by Putin envoy Kirill Dmitriev following a weekend meeting in Miami, are
The European Union, along with France and Germany, strongly condemned U.S. visa bans on five European citizens, including former EU commissioner Thierry Breton, who have been involved in combating online hate and disinformation. Washington accused them of censoring free speech and imposing undue restrictions on U.S. tech companies, a move that European officials described
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he held a “very good” conversation on Christmas Day with US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, as negotiations toward a possible peace deal with Russia continued. Zelensky said the talks covered substantive aspects of the negotiations and generated new ideas aimed at achieving “real peace,” describing the engagement









