Ukraine reports heavy fighting around Avdiivka in the east

Kiev, Oct 10, (dpa/GNA) – Ukraine has reported particularly fierce Russian attacks on the city of Avdiivka in the eastern Donetsk region, which has…

Charities call for Israel-Hamas de-escalation, say ambulances bombed

London, Oct 10, (PA Media/dpa/GNA) – UK aid charities have called for urgent de-escalation in the conflict in Israel and Gaza, amid claims ambulances…

First Images with New 1.5-metre Rozhen Telescope to be Presented at Exhibition at Bulgarian Academy of Sciences

Rozhen, Oct 9 (BTA/GNA) – The first images of cosmic objects, taken with the new 1. 5-metre telescope at the Rozhen National Astronomical Observatory…

Kenyans Mathew Kiplagat, Beatrice Toroitich Win Sofia Marathon, Bulgaria’s Nineva Finishes Second in Women’s Event SOFIA

Sofia, Oct. 8 (BRA/GNA) – Kenyan athletes Mathew Kiplagat and Beatrice Toroitich won the men’s and women’s long-distance event, respectively, at the 40th Wizz…

Bayern’s Tuchel confirms court case played role in Boateng rejection

Munich, Oct. 8, (dpa/GNA) – Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that Jérôme Boateng’s possible return to the club was partly stopped because…

Kenya’s Kiptum sets men’s marathon world record in Chicago win

Berlin, Oct. 8, (dpa/GNA) – Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum wins the Chicago Marathon in a world record 2 hours 35 seconds, becoming the first man…

Hassan runs second best women’s time to win Chicago Marathon

Berlin, Oct. 8, (dpa/GNA) – Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands won the women’s race at the Chicago Marathon with the second best time in…

Game in Montpellier abandoned after firecracker explodes near keeper

Paris, Oct. 8, (dpa/GNA) – The French Ligue 1 game between Montpellier and Clermont Foot was abandoned on Sunday after a firecracker exploded close…

Biles wins another two golds at Antwerp world championships

London, Oct. 8, (PA Media/dpa/GNA) – Simone Biles claimed her third and fourth gold medals of the week on the beam and floor on…

Voters in the German states of Bavaria and Hesse cast ballots

Berlin, Oct. 8, (dpa/GNA) – Voters in the German states of Bavaria and Hesse are heading to the polls to elect new state parliaments,…

Germany stands ‘unwaveringly’ beside Israel, Scholz tells Netanyahu

Berlin, Oct. 8, (dpa/GNA) – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has pledged Germany’s solidarity with Israel following the large-scale attacks by the Islamist Hamas that…

Bulgaria Receives Three People Injured in Nagorno-Karabakh Fuel Depot Blast

Sofia, Oct. 07 (BTA/GNA) – Bulgaria is aiding three people injured in a fuel depot explosion in Nagorno-Karabakh, the Health Ministry reported on Saturday.The…

Sofia Tech Park Presents New Incubation Programme

Sofia, Oct 6 ( BTA/GNA) – A new incubation and accelerator programme – the South East European Innovators Programme (SEEIP) will be officially presented…

Bulgaria Hosts NATO International Internal Auditors Conference

Sofia, Oct 5 (BTA/GNA) – Bulgarian Defence Minister Todor Tagarev opened the 4th NATO International Internal Auditors Conference here on Thursday. The prestigious two-day…

Italy puzzles over what caused deadly bus plunge near Venice

Rome, Oct. 5, (dpa/GNA) – The cause of a tourist bus crash near Venice that killed 21 people and injured 15 others remains a…

UK PM Sunak urges greater European unity against Russia, smugglers

London, Oct. 5, (PA Media/dpa/GNA) – UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said he wants unity among European leaders to face down threats from…

Just Stop Oil disrupt West End performance of ‘Les Miserables’

London, Oct. 5, (PA Media/dpa/GNA) – Just Stop Oil protesters disrupted a performance of “Les Miserables” at the Sondheim Theatre in London’s West End…

Five Bulgarian Films to Be Screened at CinEast 2023 Festival

Sofia, Oct 3 (BTA/GNA) – Five Bulgarian films are included in the selection of the CinEast 2023 film festival dedicated to Central and Eastern…

David Beckham was ‘clinically depressed’ after World Cup red card

London, Oct 2, (PA Media/dpa/GNA) – Victoria Beckham has said the backlash David Beckham received, after he was given a red card in the…

Banning mobile phones in English schools seen as ‘unenforceable’

London, Oct 2, (PA Media/dpa/GNA) – Plans to introduce a blanket ban on pupils using mobile phones in schools across England are “unenforceable”, a…