Paris, Aug. 21, (dpa/GNA) - France plans to assign 3,000 police officers to chase down arsonists amid the fight against devastating forest fires. The “green policemen” are…
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Polish government accuses Germany of ‘fake news’ over fish die-off
Warsaw, Aug. 21, (dpa/GNA) - The Polish government has accused Germany of spreading ‘fake news’ over potential causes of a massive fish die-off in the Oder river…
Mild earthquake shakes Sicily, no injuries reported
Rome, Aug. 21, (dpa/GNA) - An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.2 was registered on the Italian island of Sicily on Sunday morning. The quake’s epicentre was…
At least 35 dead in two traffic accidents in southern Turkey
Istanbul, Aug. 21, (dpa/GNA) - At least 35 people were killed and dozens more wounded in two major traffic accidents in southern Turkey on Saturday. At least…
Daughter of right-wing Putin ally Dugin dies in car bombing
Moscow, Aug 21, (dpa/GNA) – The daughter of a right-wing ideologue, linked to Russian President Vladimir Putin, has died in a suspected assassination attempt…
Bulgarian Invents Entirely New System to Control Traditional Vietnamese Water Puppets
Sofia, Aug 21, (BTA/GNA) – Assoc. Prof. Miroslav Tsvetanov has invented an entirely new system of traditional Vietnamese water puppets and the means for…
Russian air force fires at Kerch in Crimea, explosions reported
Moscow, Aug 19, (dpa/GNA) – The Russian air force, fired at unnamed objects over the Crimean city of Kerch on Thursday, defending the Ukrainian…
Pressure mounts on Finnish premier after video of her partying
Helsinki, 19 Aug, (dpa/GNA) – Criticism is mounting in Finland over Prime Minister Sanna Marin, after a video of her dancing and celebrating at…
Kites to Fly Over Via Pontica in Albena Resort
Albena Resort, On the Black Sea, Aug 19 (BTA/GNA) – Kites will fly over Via Pontica in the skies of the Albena Resort during…
US to give eight used military helicopters to Czech Republic
Prague, Aug 19, (dpa/GNA) – The United States is to hand over eight used military helicopters to its NATO ally Czech Republic, as per…
Rail disruptions in Austria after deadly storms tear through Europe
Vienna, Aug 19, (dpa/GNA) – Rail links in Austria were disrupted on Friday, a day after deadly storms raged through Europe, causing widespread damage.…
Gas prices soaring in Europe, placing greater strain on industry
Frankfurt, Aug 19, (dpa/GNA) – Gas prices in Europe have risen sharply during the past week, to reach nearly €251 ($253) per megawatt hour,…
Dortmund chief Watzke dismisses rumoured Ronaldo link
Berlin, Aug 19, (dpa/GNA) – Borussia Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke, has dismissed speculation the Bundesliga club could make a spectacular move for Manchester…
Olympic champions Italy flirt with relay exit without Jacobs
Munich, Aug 19, (dpa/GNA) – Olympic champions Italy, had a narrow escape into the men’s 4×100 metres relay final at the European Championships, after…
Bulgarian Tourism Expert Projects 50% More Foreign Tourists arrivals This Summer
Sofia, Aug. 18, (BTA/GNA) – Foreign tourists in Bulgaria this summer season are expected to be 50% more compared to the same period last…
Turkish air strikes on syria border posts kill 17 soldiers
Damascus, Syria, Aug 17, (AW/GNA) – Turkish air strikes on Syria border posts run by regime forces, killed 17 fighters, including three government soldiers,…
Steinmeier calls Rushdie stabbing an ‘attack on freedom of speech’
Berlin, Aug 17, (dpa/GNA) – Following the stabbing of Salman Rushdie, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, has paid tribute to the writer’s courage. The author…
Hundreds of Afghans who supported German forces still seek to leave
Berlin, Aug 17, (dpa/GNA) – Hundreds of Afghans who worked supporting the German authorities until their country fell to the Taliban, are still hoping…
Monkeypox outbreak plateaus in Britain but jab shortages possible
London, Aug 17, (PA Media/dpa/GNA) – In Britain, there are signs that the monkeypox outbreak has “plateaued”, a health leader has said, but she…
Britons warned of dangerous flooding as thunderstorms approach
London, Aug 17, (PA Media/dpa/GNA) – Dangerous floods are set to hit parts of Britain amid thunderstorms lashing the country, the Met Office has…