The Myanmar Red Cross Society reported that 46 of its staff members participated in a Capacity Building Refresher Training program designed for support personnel. The four-day event, which took place at Yangon's Best Western Green Hill Hotel, was organized collaboratively by the society's Human Resources, Administration, Finance, and Logistics and Supply Chain Management departments.
The training was inaugurated with remarks from the society's Executive, Professor Dr Tin Maung Hlaing, and a National Society Development Delegate from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Ms Laura Martínez B. Attendees included headquarters-based employees whose roles involve planning, project implementation, and general...
Croatian airports reported increased passenger traffic for September 2025, signaling a continued extension of the tourist season. The country's airports served a total of 1.8 million passengers, a 6.1 percent rise compared to the previous year. Split Airport led with 533,000 passengers, followed by Zagreb Airport with 466,000 and Dubrovnik Airport with 441,000. Aircraft operations also grew by 4.3 percent.
The largest international passenger volumes were linked to airports in Germany, the United Kingdom, and Poland. In contrast, cargo traffic saw a significant decline of 27.6 percent. For the upcoming winter season, Croatia will maintain direct air connections to 69 cities across 25 countries, including destinations like Qatar and the...
The Croatian national team secured its place in the 2026 World Cup with a 3-1 victory over the Faroe Islands in its final home qualifying match. The visitors took a surprising early lead when a shot from Turi deflected off defender Luka Vušković, leaving goalkeeper Dominik Livaković stranded. Croatia responded quickly, with Joško Gvardiol equalizing seven minutes later.
After a halftime tactical adjustment, Croatia intensified its pressure. The decisive goal came from Petar Musa, who scored his first international goal with a powerful close-range finish. Nikola Vlašić later sealed the victory, meeting a cross from Ivan Perišić to score. Livaković preserved the lead with a critical save in the final minutes.
The team will conclude its...
A significant 160 million euro expressway project connecting Pozeški Brestovac to the Godinjak junction has been launched, aiming to end Požega's long-standing traffic isolation. The Croatian Minister of Maritime Affairs, Transport and Infrastructure, Oleg Butković, described the undertaking as a major project for national road construction. The 14.75-kilometer route, to be built by the Chinese company China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), is considered technically complex due to its inclusion of a tunnel and multiple bridges.
The construction is projected for completion within a 48-month period. According to Ivica Budimir, the board president of Hrvatske Ceste, the demanding route will significantly shorten travel times and...
Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Zafirov has stated that a rise in violent incidents among minors is alarming society, a trend also observed in other European nations. Zafirov, who leads the Central Commission for Combating Antisocial Behavior of Minors and Juveniles, attributed this aggression to influences from parks, shopping malls, digital media, and video games. He explained that young people often mimic adult behavior, with some considering hooliganism a fashionable rejection of norms and authority.
In response, the official said the commission is prioritizing preventative measures, having directed local committees to create and execute municipal anti-violence plans. He reported that numerous regional meetings have been organized to...
Political analyst Nidal Algafari has commented on recent government actions, stating that the appointment of Rumen Spetsov to manage the Lukoil Neftochim Burgas refinery was unexpected. He suggested that while other candidates might have had stronger economic backgrounds, Spetsov was likely selected because he was acceptable to American and British authorities for an upcoming sale of the facility. Algafari downplayed concerns about a refinery seizure, emphasizing that its continued operation and fuel pricing were more critical issues.
Regarding the political landscape, Algafari firmly rejected the possibility of early parliamentary elections. He stated that the current governing coalition would avoid such a move to prevent President...
Deputy Prime Minister Grozdan Karadjov has outlined new regulations for youth fares on public transport. He stated that all children under 14 can now travel for free within cities, provided they obtain a free travel card verifying their age. For journeys outside city limits, children under seven travel entirely free, while those aged seven to fourteen receive a fifty percent discount on intercity tickets.
The Minister of Transport also confirmed enhanced discounts for students. He explained that young people aged fourteen to sixteen are eligible for a fifty percent price reduction on season tickets for both urban and intercity travel. Karadjov noted that these changes were developed after reviewing similar policies in nations with...
The Chief State Health Inspector, Associate Professor Angel Kunchev, warned that tropical diseases will inevitably reach Bulgaria due to climate change. He explained that rising global temperatures are altering biological systems, allowing illnesses like chikungunya and Zika fevers to spread into Southern Europe and further north.
Associate Professor Kunchev identified climate change as a major global threat, noting its direct impact on local species, including fish populations in the Black Sea and the arrival of arthropod carriers like tiger mosquitoes. He dismissed claims denying global warming, stating the environmental shifts are an undeniable fact.
He also cited other significant health threats for Bulgarians, including...
Numismatists in Bulgaria anticipate that the national lev currency could become more attractive to international collectors after the country transitions to the euro. Angelin Petrov, chairman of the Numismatic Society in Central Bulgaria, explained that collectors often seek coins from smaller nations with limited mintages.
The society's monthly meetings in Stara Zagora regularly attract hundreds of attendees and dozens of exhibitors. These events provide a forum for collectors to display previously hidden finds, including rare and valuable specimens like a 1894 Lev in excellent condition. Petrov noted a growing interest in coin collecting among younger generations, who learn historical context through the hobby.
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