Bulgarian businesses and banks prepare for historic switch from Leva to Euro

Bulgarian banks, retailers, and consumers are bracing for the retirement of the national currency, the leva. To facilitate the reconfiguration of digital systems, card payments, online purchases, and ATM withdrawals will be temporarily suspended during New Year’s Eve.

Kremlin warns Ukraine of further territorial losses following Trump-Putin call

The Kremlin stated on Monday that Ukraine must withdraw its troops from the remaining parts of the Donbas region under its control if it seeks peace. Moscow warned that failure to reach an agreement could result in Kyiv losing even more territory.

Ukraine peace deal "very close" as Trump talks to both Putin and Zelenskyy

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that negotiations to end the war in Ukraine are "very close, perhaps very, very close" to a deal. The statement followed a high-stakes meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Mar-a-Lago resort.

Zelenskyy and Trump near 100% agreement on U.S.-Ukraine security framework

Ukraine must receive ironclad security guarantees immediately upon the cessation of hostilities. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered this message on Sunday, December 28, following high-level discussions with U.S. and Ukrainian leadership.

Blizzard, heavy snow and extreme winds grip Romania until Monday

Meteorologists have issued a new extreme weather warning for areas in 11 counties, valid from Sunday until Monday, 10:00 a.m. At the same time, the weather forecast has been updated, with almost the entire country under weather alerts, Hotnews.ro reports.

Santa Claus with garbage bags leads holiday cleanup on Bulgarian beaches

For Christmas, dozens of volunteers decided to give nature its most precious gift: a cleaner shore. In Bulgaria, the "Clean Christmas" initiative celebrated its eighth consecutive year, bringing together people of all ages on the Black Sea coast with a clear message: pollution can no longer be ignored.

Brigitte Bardot: A lasting symbol of female freedom in film

Brigitte Bardot, known as "BB," was a symbol of female emancipation and sexual freedom in French cinema from the 1950s to the 1970s. Later in life, she became a pioneer in the fight against animal cruelty. She passed away on Sunday at the age of 91, as announced in a statement by the foundation bearing her name.

Trump orders military strikes in Nigeria and Syria to "stop the massacre" of innocents

US President Donald Trump announced on Friday night that the United States has conducted "numerous strikes" against Islamic State (ISIS) targets in northwestern Nigeria.

Denmark outraged: Trump suggests US could "obtain" Greenland for security

The European Commission has reaffirmed that the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark, including Greenland, must be preserved. The statement followed Donald Trump’s appointment of a special envoy to the territory.

Ukraine eyes concrete security guarantees in latest 20-point peace roadmap

Ukraine is accelerating its diplomatic efforts to end the war, ensuring all transition steps are realistic and effective, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced following high-level talks with U.S. presidential envoys.

From Gaza to New York: How the world celebrated Christmas in 2025

Christmas traditions vary significantly across the globe. In the Gaza Strip, Christmas was observed for the first time following two years of conflict, with local communities offering prayers for lasting peace.

Newly released documents show Putin sought Russia’s accession to NATO during Bush presidency

A declassified transcript released by the U.S. National Security Archive reveals that in 2001, Russian President Vladimir Putin asked his American counterpart, George W. Bush, to consider Russia's entry into NATO.