Politico: Bulgaria Urges Temporary Relief from US Measures Targeting Lukoil Refinery

Bulgaria is holding consultations with Washington to explore the possibility of obtaining a temporary exemption from the new US sanctions imposed on Russian oil companies, including Lukoil, Politico reported. The government’s concern is that the...

Departure Lounge: Head for Botswana for a safari escape

Bringing together the thrill of a safari, the luxury of a Wilderness camp and the beauty of Botswana, The Sanctuary at Wilderness Mombo is the first of Wilderness’s new wellness destinations. Opened last month in the awe-inspring Okavango Delta,...

I’m an Israeli who lives in New York. Here’s why I’m voting for Mamdani

New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani and NYC Comptroller Brad Lander speak during the Jews For Racial And Economic Justice’s Mazals Gala on Sept. 10. Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images By Libby Lenkinski November 1, 2025 On...

‘The exhilarating hobby that helped me overcome menopausal anxiety’

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Sali Hughes on beauty: the best perfumes for winter

Colder weather may make us instinctively nuzzle into warm, ambery scents, but as the temperature dips I’m all for steering into the skid with herbaceous, frosty, invigorating scents that somehow smell cold. Tom Ford Soleil Neige (£69 for 10ml) was...

The New Monroe Doctrine: Cuban Aid, Brazilian Bloodbath, and an Update on Venezuela

Welcome to week 2 of "The New Monroe Doctrine," where I give you an update on what's going on in the Western Hemisphere, south of our border, especially as it relates to the U.S. Let's dive in and start with the hottest of topics: Venezuela. A...

Estonian Defence Forces Commander: Hysteria about war is doing a disservice

The Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces, Lieutenant General Andrus Merilo, has stated that there is too much and frequent hysterical news about the war in Estonia, but there is little constructive, informative debate about the current...

Bulgaria Targets OECD Membership by End of 2026

Bulgaria aims to complete its accession to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) by the end of 2026, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadjov announced. He spoke at the forum...

Bulgaria considers asking for exemption from US sanctions amid fuel shortage fears - media

Bulgaria is exploring the possibility of requesting an exemption from new US sanctions against Russia's largest private oil company, two sources familiar with the matter say, as it fears the measures will cause severe fuel shortages and a populist...

Plane Carrying Tourists Crashes on Way to National Park

Eleven people have been killed after a small aircraft flying tourists over a wildlife reserve in Kenya burst into flames on Monday shortly after takeoff. The aircraft, operated by Kenyan airline Mombasa Air Safari, was set to fly holidaymakers to...

Mercedes-Benz levels up European production with innovation

German automaker to roll out up to 40 new models through 2027 Mercedes-Benz is revamping its key production sites in Europe -- the Bremen plant in Germany and the Kecskemet plant in Hungary -- as the German automaker plans to launch up to 40 new...

Samdech Khuon Sudary Arrives in France to Attend 8th Edition...

AKP Phnom Penh, October 29, 2025 -- Following the conclusion of her official and friendly visit to Hungary, Samdech Maha Rathsapheathika Thipadei Khuon Sudary, President of the National Assembly of the Kingdom of Cambodia, led a high-level...

Central banks in the service of stability

Csaba Lantos, Minister of Energy, highlighted Hungary’s financial stability, the dynamic growth of green investments, and China’s strategic significance. Experts at the forum called for closer Europe–Asia cooperation in renewable energy and...

Twelve Feared Dead, Including Foreign Tourists, in Kenya Plane Crash

A domestic flight carrying tourists to one of Kenya’s most famous wildlife reserves crashed early Tuesday morning in the coastal region of Kwale, with all 12 people on board feared dead. The accident occurred around 5:30 a.m. local time amid heavy...

UN says updated NDCs show progression as top emitters are yet to submit them

The updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), or action plans under the Paris Agreement to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and adapt to climate change, furnished so far for the 2035 period, show a progression in terms of quality,...

Commissioner Jorgensen: Europe Needs To be Independent from Russian Gas

Europe needs to be completely independent of Russian gas, said EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen during his visit to the Nova Provadia compressor station on Tuesday. Together with Bulgarian Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov and Hungarian Deputy...

Futureal Concludes New Financing Agreement for Etele Plaza

The pan-European property developer has signed a EUR 165 million loan agreement with a consortium comprising Erste Bank Hungary Zrt., Erste Group Bank AG, and UniCredit Bank Hungary Zrt. In 2018, Futureal concluded the largest Hungarian shopping...

Erste Group Revenues Increased in the First 9 Months

The Austrian Erste Group's revenues increased, but its net profit rose only slightly in the first three quarters due to higher bank levies, the bank told MTI on Friday. The Erste Group performed well in the first nine months of 2025. Despite...

Shopper Park Plus Plc. Reports Improving Profitability

The SPP Group's after-tax profit for the first nine months of 2025 was EUR 31.3 million, EUR 15.2 million higher than in the first nine months of 2024. In the first quarter of 2025, the Slovakian properties added to the portfolio contributed EUR...

At least '12 people dead' as plane crashes on way to popular tourist hotspot

At least 12 people are feared to have died after a plane carrying tourists crashed on its way to a famous wildlife safari in Kenya. Authorities have said that all on board the flight, operated by Kenyan Mombasa Air Safari, were tragically killed...