Новости за 02.01.2026

A United Arab Emirates-backed separatist group in Yemen has agreed to the deployment of forces loyal to Saudi Arabia in southern territories it seized last month, marking a tentative step toward easing tensions between the Gulf allies. The move was announced on Thursday by the Southern Transitional Council (STC). Further reading: Saudi Arabia Strikes Yemen’s Mukalla Port, Accuses UAE of Arming Separatists ...

US President Donald Trump has warned that Washington is prepared to intervene if Iranian authorities use lethal force against peaceful protesters, as demonstrations over worsening economic conditions spread across the country and turn increasingly violent. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Friday, Trump said the United States would act if Iranian security forces shot and killed demonstrators. He wrote that such actions were customary for the Iranian regime and added that the US was “locked... Читать дальше...

Bulgarians convicted over the largest welfare fraud uncovered in the United Kingdom will be required to repay only a small fraction of the funds siphoned off, despite evidence that tens of millions were moved abroad. According to a report by the Daily Telegraph, prosecutors told a British court in late December that just £2 million, roughly €2.3 million or about 4....

Bulgaria entered the eurozone on January 1, completing the final major stage of its long integration into Western political and economic structures, writes FAZ. After joining NATO in 2004, the European Union in 2007 and the Schengen area in 2025, the adoption of the euro marks the last institutional step in that process for the Balkan country of around 6.5 million people. ...

Large retail chains across Bulgaria reopened this morning following the public holiday, already operating under the new dual-currency rules after the country’s entry into the eurozone. Big stores are accepting payments both in leva and euros and are returning change in euros where required. So far, no irregularities or technical problems have been reported....

Bulgaria has officially joined the European Union’s secure satellite system, gaining access to a coordinated mechanism for managing radio frequencies and orbital resources, as well as the capacity to use secure satellite communications at a continental level. “This concerns telecommunications satellites that track objects in space and alert countries that may be affected. Essentially, it is connected to the issue of space debris, which fills near-Earth orbit and can threaten the security of satellite... Читать дальше...

The Institute of Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology (INSAIT) at Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" has achieved a remarkable position in Europe, securing 13th place according to CSRankings, a global ranking system for universities and research institutes in computer science and artificial intelligence. This ranking places INSAIT ahead of some of Europe’s most prestigious institutions, including the University of Oxford, University College London, the Technical University of Berlin... Читать дальше...

A recent Myara survey indicates that most Bulgarians favor changes to the electoral system ahead of upcoming elections. About 74% of respondents support legislative reform, while 22.6% oppose it....