Syria
Bulgarian Authorities Detain Over 18,000 Migrants in 2023: A Year of Challenges and Crackdowns
In the period from January to November 2023, Bulgaria saw a significant surge in migrant detentions, with a total of 18,008 third-country citizens apprehended by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. This marked a stark 15.4% increase from the previous year's numbers, signifying a growing challenge for the nation.
Israel strikes Syria after rocket fire: Israeli army
The Israeli army said early Saturday that it was carrying out strikes in Syria after two rockets fired from the country fell into territory under its control.
"Following the report regarding sirens sounding in northern Israel, a short while ago two launches that were identified crossing from Syria fell in an open area," the army said.
Austrian Minister Obliges Bulgaria and Romania to Accept Refugees for Schengen Entry
UPDATE: The European Commission and Bulgaria confirmed that there is no obligation to accept additional refugees. Read more about this new information here.
Israel strikes south Syria and Damascus: ministry, state media
Israeli air strikes hit southern Syria, the Syrian defence ministry said, with state media reporting attacks near the capital Damascus.
"At approximately 23:05 (20:05 GMT) today, the Israeli enemy carried out air strikes from the direction of the occupied Syrian Golan, targeting some points in the southern region," the defence ministry said in a statement, reporting no casualties.
Defense ministry launches probe into PKK attacks in Iraq
Defense Ministry officials have announced the initiation of a comprehensive investigation into the recent attacks in northern Iraq that claimed the lives of 12 Turkish soldiers at the hands of the PKK.
Turkish airstrikes hit 71 PKK targets in northern Iraq, Syria
Turkish forces have conducted airstrikes on 71 PKK targets in northern Iraq and Syria, and "neutralized" 59 terrorists, Defense Minister Yaşar Güler has announced.
MİT strikes nearly 50 facilities of PKK terrorists in Syria
Turkish intelligence teams destroyed approximately 50 PKK facilities and targeted senior terrorist members in several Syrian cities on Tuesday, according to security sources.
Iraq slams US after deadly strikes targeting pro-Iran forces
U.S. air strikes targeting a pro-Iranian group in Iraq on Tuesday claimed at least one life, drawing an angry response from Baghdad as regional tensions spike amid the Israel-Hamas war.
US Military Strikes Kataib Hezbollah Bases in Iraq in Response to Attacks
The US Central Command confirmed that American military forces carried out airstrikes targeting multiple facilities utilized by Kataib Hezbollah and its affiliated groups in Iraq. This action follows a series of attacks on coalition forces in Iraq and Syria.
Netanyahu: ‘We Will Not Stop! We Are Intensifying The Fighting In The Coming Days’
Israel has announced that it is stepping up operations against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The UN has again emphasized that the incessant strikes on the Palestinian territory have led to a critical deterioration of the situation of the civilian population.