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Bulgaria set for early elections after last attempt to form government fails

Bulgaria set for early elections after last attempt to form government fails

Sofia has been without regular government since Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov submitted his Cabinet’s resignation on Dec. 11, 2025

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Spain welcomes Gaza committee as step toward restoring Palestinian unity
16.01.2026

Spain welcomes Gaza committee as step toward restoring Palestinian unity

Madrid appreciates mediators Qatar, Türkiye, Egypt for advancing implementation of peace plan

Zelenskyy says operational headquarters established in Kyiv amid emergency in Ukraine’s energy sector
16.01.2026

Zelenskyy says operational headquarters established in Kyiv amid emergency in Ukraine’s energy sector

Ukrainian president says situation ‘particularly difficult,’ adding ‘what was not done at the city level will now be corrected at the government level’

Ukraine, IMF discuss preparation of new program providing expanded financing for 2026-2029
16.01.2026

Ukraine, IMF discuss preparation of new program providing expanded financing for 2026-2029

‘We appreciate the IMF’s readiness to continue supporting Ukraine and to make efforts toward the implementation of the new financing program,’ says President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Italian parliament approves resolution supporting Ukraine
15.01.2026

Italian parliament approves resolution supporting Ukraine

Resolution aims at defending civilian population, protecting critical infrastructure

White House says meeting with Danish officials over Greenland was 'productive'
15.01.2026

White House says meeting with Danish officials over Greenland was 'productive'

Sides agreed to really establish working group to continue technical talks on Greenland's acquisition, says Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt