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Europe’s iPhone price gap: Where you'll pay the most and least
If you're buying an iPhone in Europe, how much does the price differ from one country to another? VAT rates, import taxes and currency strengths vary across Europe, and so do the costs of these phones. But, if we leave Turkey aside, differences in...

The best form of exercise for your personality type
You’re ready to go. Your water bottle is full, you’ve donned your lululemons and your shiny new running shoes are laced up… but the thought of actually going outside to run a 5K? It’s just not vibing with you. Even though, somehow, everyone else...

Sofia Honors Craftspeople with First-Ever Ceremony for Issuing Master Certificates
Professional qualification certificates for craftsmen and apprentices, issued under Bulgaria’s Crafts Act, were presented for the first time during a special ceremony at Sofia City Hall on June 29, celebrated nationally as Craftsmen’s Day...

PMI accelerates its smoke-free vision
KUWAIT: Philip Morris Kuwait WLL (PMK), an affiliate of Philip Morris International (PMI) has announced the launch of IQOS ILUMA i in Kuwait. The launch follows the recent ten year anniversary of IQOS, originally launching in Nagoya, Japan in...

Wimbledon 2025 live: Jannik Sinner an injury doubt to play quarter-final and Novak Djokovic returns
Wimbledon’s electronic line calling failure is a victory for humanity It’s been 44 years since electronic music innovators Kraftwerk released the mournful, melodic, moving masterpiece “Computer Love”. And if that seems like a strange place to...
All NATO Members Must Commit to Deterring Russia
The recently concluded NATO summit in The Hague was a great success all around. First of all, it demonstrated unity and determination between the U.S., Canada, and European allies. It quickly reached the desired conclusion to increase the target...

ICPC recovers N21bn salary fraud
BY JOHN DANJUMA The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has disclosed that it has recovered the sum of N21 billion salary fraud in a single investigation. ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Aliyu, who spoke in Abuja at...

I'm a Scent-Obsessed Editor, and I Recommend These 15 Nordstrom Perfumes to Anyone Who Will Listen
I collect perfume the way other people collect key chains, postcards, or any other trinket. I love the chic glass bottles and the amber-colored liquid inside. I love the way they evoke different times, places, and people. Most of all, I love the...

The world’s oldest processed gold and interactive experiences at the Regional Historical Museum–Pazardzhik
The history of museum work in Pazardzhik dates back to the second half of the 19th century, when a collection of antiquities, coins and church manuscripts was formed in the town at the initiative of Stefan Zahariev. Over the years, the museum has...

Windermere School celebrates 'outstanding' 100 per cent pass rate
The school saw both their diploma and career pathway students achieve this impressive result. Frank Thompson, the head, said: "We are proud of all our Year 13 students' efforts and achievements today.Oscar achieved 44 points (Image: Supplied) "We...

Japanese Business Delegation Arrives in Sofia Tuesday
Japan's Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Akiyoshi Kato, with a delegation of about 50 representatives of Japanese companies, will arrive for a two-day visit to Bulgaria on June 24, Krasimir Ivanov, head of the Commercial...

Ludogorets vs Dinamo Minsk Prediction and Betting Tips | July 9th 2025
Ludogorets will invite Dinamo Minsk to Huvepharma Arena in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League first qualifying round on Wednesday. The hosts played in the UEFA Europa League last season while Dinamo participated in the UEFA Conference...

Consumer Protection, Anti-Trust Watchdogs and Telecoms Regulator Pool Efforts against Price Gouging ahead of Euro Adoption
The Commission for Protection of Competition (CPC), the Commission for Consumer Protection (CCP), and the Communications Regulation Commission (CRC) have signed a cooperation agreement to establish an effective framework for joint action in the...

Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing: 7/8/2025
Below is Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing: QUOTE OF THE DAY: "You read about Nucky Johnson — that stuff still exists." - The owner of the former Atlantic Club TOP STORY: The Eagleton Poll The Supreme Court is reviewing the scope of...

University Students Protest Tuition Fee Hike After Higher Education Act Amendments
Aleksandar Tanev, a law student in a paid programme at Sofia University St Kliment Ohridski, said on Wednesday evening that the draft amendments to the Higher Education Act, passed at first reading in the National Assembly earlier that day, did...

‘Go back to your country’
When I wrote ‘Maltese risks digital extinction' (May 11), I expected a debate about technology or generational shifts. What I did not expect was to receive an e-mail from a Chinese national living in Malta who quietly reframed the entire...

Carmoola secures £300M to expand car financing, Project A closes €325M Fund V, and scaling SaaS in the age of AI
This week, we tracked more than 70 tech funding deals worth over €1.1 billion, and over 10 exits, M&A transactions, rumours, and related news stories across Europe. In addition to this week's top financials, we've also indexed the most...

Government Establishes Defence Innovation Centre
The Council of Ministers decided to establish a Defence Innovation Centre as a unit within Sofia Tech Park, said the Government Information Service on Tuesday. The centre will serve as a hub for testing new technologies and developing prototypes,...
What are branded residences and who’s buying them?
Branded residences, in their modern capacity, have been around since The Four Seasons Boston opened in 1985. They are defined as high-end developments, associated in some way with a luxury brand that provides additional levels of service and...

UNESCO Cultural Chief Ottone Urges Promoting Paris as Catalyst for Peace, Guardian of Shared Heritage
Paris should continue to be promoted as a catalyst for trust and peace, a driver of sustainable development and, above all, the guardian of the common heritage all nations share, UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Culture Ernesto Ottone said...