Within the framework of his official visit to Serbia from March 4 to March 6, leading a high-level delegation that includes several officials and representatives from government sectors, Taher El-Baour, the Tripoli government’s Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, held »»»

Fuel prices in Bulgaria have risen by 2 to 5 percent over the past week, largely due to supply restrictions following the outbreak of military operations in the Middle East. Data from the specialized platform Fuelo, cited by BTA, shows that the most commonly used gasoline, A95, has climbed by 0.04 »»»

Abu Dhabi: For the second consecutive day, a joint mediation effort led by the UAE and the United States has resulted in a new exchange of prisoners of war between Russia and Ukraine, with 600 detainees released, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. The swap included 300 prisoners from each si»»»

The political party Democrats for a Strong Bulgaria (DSB) have proposed that Bulgaria consider joining the initiative of French President Emmanuel Macron to extend France’s nuclear deterrence guarantees to other European countries. According to the party’s leader Atanas Atanasov, the issue should b»»»

Fresh strikes rocked Iran and Lebanon Friday as Israel and the United States stepped up their attacks in the sprawling Middle East war, with powerful explosions shattering the skies of Tehran. The war, now in its seventh day, has dragged in global powers, upended the world's energy and transport se»»»

The Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba Tripoli-based Libyan government and the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) have taken further measures to encourage the use of in Libya. Aldabaiba issued a decree yesterday mandating the inclusion of e-payment as an approved method for collecting state revenues and public dues. T»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of India in Qatar has opened a registration link to facilitate temporary transit visas for Saudi Arabia for Indian nationals stranded in Qatar on transit while also urging the community to strictly follow the guidelines issued by Qatari authorities amid the current security»»»

A European-level strategy for the development of a system for managing emergencies, disasters and accidents was presented during the closing conference of the international project "Sustainable Disaster and Emergency Management - SUDEM" at the BTA National Press Club here on Friday. According to Pr»»»

Both Iraq and Cuba have been plunged into nationwide blackouts, with the Middle Eastern country’s grid collapsing after a sudden drop in gas supplies to a major power plant in Basra, while the Caribbean island’s outage is being blamed on chronic fuel shortages worsened by the US blockade on Venezue»»»

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has released a video of what it said were strikes on an Iranian drone carrier, the IRIS Shahid Bagheri. The footage shows two explosions rocking a large vessel at sea. “Today, an Iranian drone carrier, roughly the size of a WWII aircraft carrier, was struck and is n»»»

Iran claims to have forced the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group to relocate with new attacks, while Washington insists the warships remain involved in the regime-change operation against Tehran. In a briefing on Thursday, Iranian military spokesman Ebrahim Zolfaghari claimed the Nimitz-class aircra»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said “threats to his life” made by Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky will not deter him from breaking Kiev’s “oil blockade” of his country. Zelensky issued a thinly veiled warning to Orban on Thursday over Budapest’s ongoing refusal to lift its veto on billions i»»»

In Bulgaria, fuel industry experts warn that if oil prices reach USD 100 per barrel, gasoline at the pump could exceed €1.50 per liter. Ventsislav Pengezov, owner of a gas station in Ruse, told BGNES that in just four days, retail fuel prices have risen by roughly 14 euro cents per liter. He noted »»»

Tunis, March 6 (TAP)- There is logistical and financial readiness on the part of the Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy, in coordination with the Finance Ministry, to address the surge in oil prices amid the Iran war, Secretary of State for...»»»

Dubai Police have urged motorists to remain calm and continue driving safely if they hear a warning alert while on the road. In a post on social media, the authority advised drivers not to stop on the road or get distracted by filming, stressing that safety should remain the priority. Stay updated:»»»

The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority has ordered the administrative closure of Index Restaurant LLCin the Musaffah Industrial Area for violating food safety regulations and posing a risk to public health. The establishment, which holds commercial licence number CN-1759994, was found »»»

Residents of Tehran have told the BBC that Thursday night saw the heaviest wave of strikes on the capital since Israel and the US launched their attack on Iran six days ago. "The house was shaking for five minutes straight. Last night was the worst night," says a man in his 30s. He says he could ba»»»

Acting Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov told lawmakers during parliamentary oversight that the military aircraft currently stationed at Sofia’s Vasil Levski Airport are logistical in nature and are not capable of conducting strike operations. His statement came in response to questions raised abou»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah affirms no responsible or authorized body within the resistance group has issued any statement or position regarding the matter o»»»

The chair of the parliamentary defence committee, Hristo Gadjev (GERB-UDF) had a harsh reaction to a suggestion by Democrats of Strong Bulgaria of the Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) coalition that Bulgaria should join France's initiative for an extended nuclear umbrella to includ»»»

A conference titled "Shaping the Future: Women at the Helm" took place in Sofia on Friday. The event, timed in with the upcoming International Women's Day, was organized by the German-Bulgarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce through the Women's Network@DBIHK initiative in partnership with the Kon»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s air defence systems intercepted nine ballistic missiles and 109 drones on Friday, the Ministry of Defence said. According to the ministry, air defences detected nine ballistic missiles on 6 March 2026 and destroyed all of them. Authorities also detected 112 drones, of which 109»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media reports drone attack by Hezbollah in Western Galilee 06-03-2026 13:29 PM Latest News Urgent News Israeli Channel 15 cites Nah»»»

The situation in the Middle East and possible risks for the region were discussed in a phone call between Bulgaria’s caretaker Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov and the Minister of National Defence of the Republic of Turkiye Yasar Guler. The conversation took place on March 4, the Bulgarian Defence»»»

As the United States is clearly lying about the number of the US military casualties in the current war with Iran, the veracity of other claims made by the US is dubious, former US Department of Defense officer David T. Pyne tells Sputnik. Properly assessing Iran’s losses is also difficult due to t»»»

GERB leader Boyko Borissov said today that Vice President Iliana Yotova should convene the National Security Advisory Council and seek political consensus within the body. Speaking to journalists in Plovdiv, Borissov commented on the developments surrounding the meeting between acting Defense Minis»»»

Speaking in Parliament's lobby on Friday, There Is Such a People (TISP) Floor Leader Toshko Yordanov questioned whether joining France's nuclear umbrella initiative would make Bulgaria a potential target. Earlier in the day, Atanas Atanassov MP of Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) a»»»

Dubai: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received a phone call from Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., with the latter expressing solidarity with the UAE as tensions escalate in the Middle East. According to the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), Marco»»»

Dubai: Even as regional tensions currently make headlines, many overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the UAE say they remain confident about staying in the country they have built their lives in. For them, the UAE’s strong security, stable environment, and professional opportunities outweigh concern»»»

Greece will provide air defense support to Bulgaria by deploying a Patriot missile system and F-16 fighter jets as part of coordinated measures between the two NATO allies. The announcement was made by Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias after discussions with Bulgaria’s acting Minister of Defense»»»

A resident of Thessaloniki was fined €150 for throwing a cardboard box into a recycling bin without flattening it, under cleanliness rules enforced by municipalities across Greece. The regulation in the Municipality of Thessaloniki, in effect since 2024, states that “minimizing volume by compressio»»»

A 61-year-old man with Serbian and Albanian dual citizenship has been charged by the District Prosecution Office in Haskovo for attempting to smuggle nearly 46 kilograms of marijuana through the Kapitan Andreevo border crossing checkpoint, the prosecution office said on Friday. The drugs, worth aro»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call on Friday from Prime Minister of Malaysia HE DrAnwar Ibrahim. During the call, the two sides reviewed the developments of the military escalation in the region and its s»»»

A French initiative was proposed overnight after which communication took place between Baabda and Ain el-Tineh, Al-Jadeed TV reported on Friday. The initiative calls for "a full surrender of Hezbollah in return for a halt to the war on Lebanon," the report said. However, Hezbollah is "rejecting th»»»

Fresh Israeli strikes on Friday battered Lebanon, where Prime Minister Nawaf Salam warned "a humanitarian disaster is looming" due to mass displacement. An Israeli strike on an office building in the southern city of Sidon killed five people and wounded seven, the Lebanese health ministry said, as »»»

Abu Dhabi, March 6 (SANA) Emirates and Etihad Airways announced Friday a limited resumption of flights from the United Arab Emirates to major international destinations amid ongoing regional airspace risks. The Emirates News Agency reported that Etihad said passengers with existing bookings will be»»»

Israel’s Ambassador to Bulgaria, Yosi Levi Sfari, described Iran as a persistent threat, warning that the country has openly declared intentions to destroy Israel, either through nuclear weapons or by employing proxy groups such as Hezbollah. Speaking to bTV, Sfari emphasized that Israel has faced »»»

It would be appropriate for President Iliana Iotova to convene the Consultative Council for National Security and seek consensus there, GERB leader Boyko Borissov said in a video posted on his Facebook profile on Friday. Borissov is in Plovdiv, where he and the city's mayor, Kostadin Dimitrov, insp»»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev held a ceremonial meeting with the female staff of the Presidential Administration and congratulated them on the upcoming International Women’s Day. In his speech, the Cabinet Chairman noted that the holiday is deeply rooted in t»»»

DOHA: Qatar expects all Gulf energy producers to shut down exports within weeks if the Iran conflict continues and drives oil to $150 a barrel, Minister of State for Energy Affairs and the President and CEO of QatarEnergy HE Saad Sherida Al Kaabi has told the Financial Times in an interview publish»»»

Counter-terrorism police in London arrested an Iranian and three dual Iranian-British natiionals on suspicion of carrying out reconnassiance for Iranian intelligence of Jewish people and locations linked to the capital's Jewish community. File Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo March 6 (UPI»»»

Dubai: Emirates said it expects to restore 100 per cent of its global network within the coming days, as regional airspace gradually reopens. “The airline anticipates a return to 100 per cent of its network within the coming days, subject to airspace availability and the fulfilment of all operation»»»

On the morning of 28 February 2026, an explosion tore through the heart of Tehran, reshaping the course of modern Iranian history and perhaps that of the wider Middle East. Within minutes, one of the region’s most powerful figures had become the defining headline of a new era of uncertainty. Ali Kh»»»

Intense Israeli airstrikes pounded the capitals of Iran and Lebanon on Friday as the United States apparently struck an Iranian drone carrier at sea in its unrelenting campaign against the Islamic Republic’s fleet of warships. Iran launched new retaliatory attacks in the Middle East at the end of a»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved a protocol terminating the application of the CIS agreement concerning funding for the intergovernmental information exchange system among border troops. The resolution was signed by Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev. The pro»»»

The US military aircraft at Sofia Airport are logistical and cannot carry out strikes, caretaker Minister of Defence Atanas Zapryanov said here Friday. During Q&A in Parliament, he took a question about ongoing exercise of allied NATO air forces based at Sofia's civilian airport Vasil Levski. "I ha»»»

UNICEF has warmly welcomed the decree signed by President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov introducing a universal monthly state allowance Bala Yrysy for all children under the age of three. UNICEF Representative Samman Jung Thapa said the decision reflects the country’s consistent commitment to protect»»»

Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, the head of the Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan, met with representatives of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) as part of a review mission. According to the ministry’s press service, during the meeting, the parties reviewed the overall progress of the school education refo»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Several countries made mediation efforts amid the conflict between Iran, the United States and Israel, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Friday. "Some countries have begun mediation efforts. Let's be clear: we are committed to lasting peace in the region yet we have no »»»

Skopje, 5 March 2026 (MIA) - There is no room for concern, the situation is fully under control. There are sufficient fuel reserves and petroleum needs are being fully met, Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said Thursday after a meeting with representatives of the country’s oil industry, during whi»»»