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Refugees always welcome: Protesters at rally against UK’s asylum bill
London, Mar. 14, (PA Media/dpa/GNA) - Hundreds of people gathered outside the Houses of Parliament in London on Monday evening to protest against the British government’s proposed Illegal…
Britain’s asylum plans pass first Commons test amid pleas for changes
London, Mar. 14, (PA Media/dpa/GNA) - The British government’s controversial asylum proposals have cleared their first hurdle in the House of Commons amid pleas from Tory lawmakers for…
Britain may follow US and EU TikTok ban for government staff devices
London, Mar. 14, (PA Media/dpa/GNA) - British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has hinted that the UK could follow in the US and the European Union’s footsteps by…
Russia agrees to extend Ukraine grain deal by 60 days
Geneva, Mar. 14, (dpa/GNA) - Russia has agreed to an extension to the UN-brokered wartime grain deal with Ukraine that was negotiated last year to facilitate Ukrainian…
Xi could change course, Sunak suggests as he defends China policy
London, Mar. 14, (PA Media/dpa/GNA) - British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said it was sensible to maintain engagement with Beijing because China was not on a…
British minister says top IS terrorist targeted by drone in Syria
London, Mar. 14, (PA Media/dpa/GNA) - A “leading” terrorist from the so-called Islamist State (IS) group who was involved in chemical and biological weapons was targeted in…
EU’s von der Leyen: Reforms to reduce gas role in electricity prices
Strasbourg, Mar. 14, (dpa/enr/GNA) - A forthcoming market reform is to drastically reduce the impact of gas on electricity prices, European Commission President Ursula von der…
European stocks close far lower as SVB collapse fuels contagion fears
Brussels, Mar. 14, (dpa-AFX/GNA) - European stocks plunged sharply on Monday as rising concerns over the fallout from the Silicon Valley Bank collapse triggered heavy selling, particularly…
BBC boss Tim Davie denies climbdown over Lineker impartiality row
March 13 (BBC/GNA) – BBC director general Tim Davie insists he has not backed down in the face of an uproar over the suspension…
Sixth Edition of Ambassador for a Day Initiative Focuses on Gender Equality
Sofia, March 13 (BTA/GNA) – This year’s edition of the Ambassador for a Day initiative focused on gender equality. The three winners of the…
Gary Lineker to return to Match of the Day as BBC announces social media review
March 13 (BBC/GNA) – Gary Lineker will return to present Match of the Day after he was taken off air following an impartiality row…
Magdalina Minevska Wins Gold in International Rhythmic Gymnastics Aphrodite Cup All-Around
Athens, March 12 (BTA/GNA) -Bulgarian Magdalina Minevska won the gold medal in the all-around event at the eighth edition of the Aphrodite Cup international rhythmic…
President Radev: Azerbaijani State Oil Company Will Open Bulgarian Office in May 2023
Baku, March 11 (BTA/GNA) – President Rumen Radev reported on Saturday that the State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) will open…
Gary Lineker told to step back from presenting Match of the Day
UK, March 11, (BBC/GNA) – Gary Lineker has been told to step back from presenting Match of the Day until an agreement is reached…
Tolerance March, Ceremony at Salvation Monument, a Documentary Exhibition at the National Library Mark 80th Anniversary of Bulgarian Jews’ Salvation
Sofia, March 10 (BTA/GNA) – Bulgaria marks the 80th anniversary of the rescue of Bulgarian Jews in World War II on Friday. The Day…
Eight killed, including gunman, in shooting at Jehovah’s Witness hall in Germany
Hamburg, March 10 (Reuters) – Eight people were killed in a shooting at a Jehovah’s Witness place of worship in the German city of…
First contingent of 3.25 million tickets sold for Paris 2024 Olympics
Paris, March 10, (dpa/GNA) – A first contingent of 3.25 million tickets has been sold for next year’s Paris Olympics, French organizers said on…
Britain braces for treacherous conditions as blizzards forecast
London, March 10, (PA Media/dpa/GNA) – Storm Larisa is set to bring “treacherous conditions” to Britain on Thursday night and Friday morning, with 50mph…
Bulgaria Marks 80th Anniversary of Rescue of Bulgarian Jews
Elena Shtereva, March 09 (BTA/GNA) – The 80th anniversary of the rescue of the Bulgarian Jews from the death camps was commemorated with rallies,…