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Sebastian Stan to star in Radu Jude's project, see details

Los Angeles [US], August 10 (ANI): Hollywood star Sebastian Stan is all set to star in Romanian auteur Radu Jude's new project.

As per The Hollywood Reporter, the film is about a popular character from another iconic horror novel - Frankenstein.

'I'm writing a film now. It's a Frankenstein film in Romania. Frankenstein in Romania, it's going to be called,' Jude told the out.

Stan and the iconoclast

Ukrainian FM rejects Trumps peace suggestion

Andrey Sibiga has dismissed the notion that Kiev and Moscow could swap territory to end the conflict

Kiev will not agree to make any concessions to Moscow, Foreign Minister Andrey Sibiga has stated. His remark came shortly after US President Donald Trump suggested on Friday that any potential peace agreement between the conflicting nations would likely involve "some swapping of territories."

Business Hiring Declines as Production Shrinks in Bulgaria

Data from a major job posting platform and the National Statistical Institute (NSI) indicate that businesses in Bulgaria are slowing down their hiring efforts, a trend linked to a reduction in production levels. In July, job advertisements dropped by 7 percent, roughly 3,000 fewer listings compared to the same month last year.

The manufacturing sector experienced the sharpest fall in job offers, down by 21 percen

Russian Tourist Visits to Bulgaria Plunge Nearly Tenfold Since 2019

The number of Russian tourists visiting Bulgaria has dropped sharply, declining nearly tenfold compared to pre-2019 levels, according to Russian Ambassador Eleonora Mitrofanova, as reported by RIA Novosti.

Last year, just over 50,000 Russian visitors traveled to Bulgaria, a steep decline from the roughly 500,000 tourists the country used to receive annually before 2019. Mitrofanova highlighted several factors beh

ROMANIA-BUCHAREST-WORLD LION DAY-EVENT

(250810) -- BUCHAREST, Aug. 10, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A child poses for photos with a graffitied lion statue during an event marking the World Lion Day at Bucharest Zoo in Bucharest, Romania, Aug. 9, 2025. World Lion Day is observed on Aug. 10 every year to raise people's awareness of lion conservation. (Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua)

Moldova's Glukhov, Glazunova win standard dance gold at 2025 World Games

CHENGDU, Aug. 9 (Xinhua) -- Alexey Glukhov and Anastasia Glazunova of Moldova claimed the standard dance gold medal at the 2025 World Games here on Saturday.

The pair finished with 196.58 points to top the final at the Chengbei Gymnasium in Chengdu, the capital city of southwest China's Sichuan Province. Rares Cojoc and Andreea Matei of Romania took silver with 193.00, while Poland's Dariusz Mycka and Madara Frei

(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-THE WORLD GAMES 2025-DANCESPORT-STANDARD-FINALS (CN)

(250809) -- CHENGDU, Aug. 9, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Alexey Glukhov (L)/Anastasia Glazunova of Moldova compete during the standard finals of the Dancesport event at The World Games 2025 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 9, 2025. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-THE WORLD GAMES 2025-DANCESPORT-STANDARD-SEMIFINALS (CN)

(250809) -- CHENGDU, Aug. 9, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Giada Cragnolini (4th L)/Dusan Grula (3rd L) of Slovakia compete during the standard semifinals of the Dancesport event at The World Games 2025 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 9, 2025. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

Bulgarias Secondary Property Market Shrinks Ahead of Eurozone Entry

The availability of properties on Bulgaria's secondary market has declined, with expectations surrounding the country's upcoming adoption of the euro playing a significant role. Many owners anticipate being able to sell at considerably higher prices once Bulgaria joins the eurozone and are therefore in no rush to finalize transactions, particularly if they have no immediate plans for the proceeds.

At the same tim

Caroline Garcia among three-set winners in Cincinnati

(Photo credit: Albert Cesare/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

Frenchwomen went 3-for-3 in their first-round matches at the Cincinnati Open on Friday, and all of them won three-setters that featured a few twists and turns.

Veteran Caroline Garcia, the 2022 Cincinnati Open champion, made it difficult on herself before pulling out a 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 victory over Sonay Kartal of Great Britain. Ga

Lukashenko slams stinky EU

Belarusian leader accuses Brussels of blocking grain exports to Africa and praises Trumps plan to bypass the bloc

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has accused the "stinky" European Union of deliberately obstructing Ukrainian grain exports and suggested that Minsk should take control of the transit routes to ensure deliveries reach developing countries.

In an interview with Time mag

The EU are stinkers Lukashenko

The Belarusian leader slammed the EU for preventing Ukrainian grain from reaching global markets

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko blasted the EU for blocking Ukrainian grain exports, while praising the US for twisting Brussels' arm. He accused the bloc of halting shipments to shield its own markets and suggested that Minsk should be given oversight powers to ensure Africa-bound grain sta

FAO Food Price Index edges up in July

Rome [Italy], August 8 (ANI/ WAM): The FAO Food Price Index, a benchmark for world food commodity prices, averaged 130.1 points in July 2025, up 1.6 per cent from June, driven primarily by rising international prices of meat and vegetable oils.

Despite this monthly increase, the index remains 18.8 per cent below its peak in March 2022, although 7.6 per cent higher than its level in July 2024.

The index tr

(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-THE WORLD GAMES 2025-SQUASH-WOMEN'S SINGLES (CN)

(250808) -- CHENGDU, Aug. 8, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Lee Ka Yi (L) of China's Hong Kong hugs with Andreea Ghiorghisor of Romania after the women's singles round of 32 match of Squash event at the World Games 2025 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 8, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Xulun)

Uncertainty Surrounds Arrival of Remaining F-16 Jets in Bulgaria

There is currently no fixed timetable for the delivery of the remaining F-16 fighter jets to Bulgaria. This was confirmed by Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov in a written response to a parliamentary question submitted by MP Ivaylo Mirchev. According to the minister, the schedule for the aircraft's arrival is tied to arrangements with the U.S. Air Force and other NATO countries, making it difficult for the Bulgarian si