Overhaul of medical examiner services still pending as backlog grows
More than 1,000 cases are pending at Greece’s coroner services, some of them dating from as far back as 2023, a Justice Ministry official told state broadcaster ERT on Thursday, pointing to persistent delays. Justice Ministry Secretary General Vicky Yavi told ERT the country’s medical examiner serv»»»
Social Minister Visits Blagoevgrad, Warns against Use of Social Programs for Voter Manipulation
Caretaker Labour and Social Policy Minister Hasan Ademov warned on Thursday that Bulgaria’s social system has at times been used to influence voters, emphasizing the need to prevent such practices ahead of upcoming elections. Ademov spoke during a visit to the St. Petka Home for the Elderly in Blag»»»
US will permanently close the consulate in Peshawar
WASHINGTON The State Department will permanently close the US consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, which has been America’s closest diplomatic mission to the Afghan border and was a primary operations and logistics point before, during and after the 2001 invasion of Afghanistan. The department notified»»»
'What if we're left with ruins?': Doubts creep in for Iranians who supported war
"We thought they'd kill all the senior figures and the regime would collapse in days, but we are in the second week now, and every night I wake to explosions," a Tehran resident told the BBC. She initially supported the war, but her frustration is growing. For some Iranians who oppose their country»»»
Verstappen jokes new F1 cars 'more like Mario Kart'
Shanghai: Four-time world champion Max Verstappen said Thursday he was not having much fun driving the new era of Formula One cars, joking he was "practising with Mario Kart" because it was more realistic than his simulator. The Red Bull driver crashed in qualifying in the season-opener in Australi»»»
Amir receives telephone call from German President
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a telephone call today from HE Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of the friendly Federal Republic of Germany. At the beginning of the call, the German President inquired about the situation in the State of Qatar in light of the »»»
Turkey urges end to Israeli attacks 'before Lebanon collapses'
Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan called Thursday for an end to Israel's bombardment of neighboring Lebanon "before it collapses". "Israel, pursuing expansionist policies, is bringing its dirty war into Lebanon.. Israeli attacks must end before the Lebanese state collapses," he said at a joint »»»
IFC selects Egypt as a module for its investments in the MENA region
A ministerial meeting was held between Mr. Philippe Le Houérou Executive Vice President and CEO of IFC and the Ministers of International Cooperation Dr. Sahar Nasr, Energy and Renewable Energy Dr. Mohamed Shaker, Petroleum and Mineral Wealth Eng. Tarek Elmola, Trade and Industry Eng. Tarek Kabil a»»»
Is the Iran war the Biblical end times?
The war between Israel, the US and Iran is raging. Throughout these days I’m woken to the sounds of emergency alerts on my phone, air raid sirens ringing, or the boom-boom in the skies above me as missiles are being intercepted. I have this song by the band REM looping in my head. You know the one.»»»
Environmentalist Calls for Better Knowledge of Black Sea and Institutional Coordination to Tackle Its Vulnerabilities
The Black Sea is extremely vulnerable to both natural phenomena and human activity, which is why better coordination between institutions and increased knowledge about it are important, ecologist Dimitar Popov from the Green Balkans organization stressed in an interview for BTA on Thursday. On Marc»»»
New US ambassador to South Africa summoned over 'undiplomatic remarks'
The South African government has summoned the new US ambassador after he made what they called "undiplomatic" comments about an anti-apartheid chant. Leo Brent Bozell III, who started in the role last month, caused offence by disagreeing with a legal ruling about the chant Kill The Boer. Some say t»»»
Questions mount for Hegseth over possible US involvement in strike on Iranian school
Democrats in the US Senate have written to Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth demanding answers about the strike on a primary school in Iran that Iranian officials say killed 168 people, including about 110 children. US media have reported that US military investigators believe American forces were lik»»»
Egyptian Stocks Rebound as Benchmark EGX30 Rises 2.3% at Week’s Close
Cairo — Egypt’s stock market closed higher on Thursday, with the benchmark EGX30 index rebounding strongly after earlier volatility during the week. The EGX30 climbed 2.29% to close at 47,516.44 points, while broader market indices also recorded gains, reflecting improved investor sentiment in the »»»
8 killed, 30 wounded in Israeli strike on Ramlet al-Bayda in Beirut
An Israeli strike on central Beirut's seafront killed eight people early on Thursday, Lebanon's health ministry said, another attack in the heart of the capital, as Hezbollah launched more missiles at Israel. The Israeli military said separately it had carried out strikes on Beirut's southern subur»»»
Qlayaa village wants army protection after Israeli shelling killed priest
After narrowly escaping death in her border village, Myriam Nohra is among the people in south Lebanon imploring the army for protection from the war between Israel and Hezbollah. In Christian-majority Qlayaa, which overlooks a vast green plain separating Lebanon and Israel, hundreds of people buri»»»
Hezbollah fires biggest barrage of war, Israel threatens to take territory, and latest strikes
Israeli strikes targeted Thursday several towns in south Lebanon including Haris, Kafra, Alma al-Shaab-Naqoura, Deir Ntar, Barish, Yater, Qantara, Qaaqaiyyet al-Jesser, Teffahta, Qana, al-Sultanieh, Taybeh, Qabrikha and Kfardounin. In east Lebanon, Israeli strikes targeted Qsarnaba and Douris after»»»
Russian court convicts 19 people over deadly Moscow concert attack
Nineteen people have been jailed over an attack which killed more than 100 people at a concert hall near Moscow, the deadliest mass shooting in Russia in two decades. A Russian military court handed life sentences to four gunmen and 11 accomplices. Four other defendants were given between 19 and 22»»»
Oil price hike threatens Germany's economy
BusinessGermanyOil price hike threatens Germany's economySabine KinkartzHow high will the Iran war drive up the prices of oil, gasoline, and diesel? There is great concern that the price shock could dash hopes for economic recovery in Germany. https://p.dw.com/p/5AH3aGermany holds 143 million barre»»»
Middle East war triggers largest oil supply disruption on record, IEA says
Paris, March 12 (SANA) The International Energy Agency (IEA) said Thursday that the ongoing military escalation in the Middle East has caused the largest disruption to global oil supplies since records began. In a report cited by AFP, the agency said oil production in Gulf states has fallen sharply»»»
Bulgaria's Zapryanov and Greece's Dendias Highlight Patriot Missile Support and Joint Defense Projects
Bulgaria and Greece see significant potential to deepen cooperation in defense innovation, according to Bulgarian Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov, following talks with his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias in Sofia. Zapryanov highlighted that recent unprovoked Iranian attacks on Cyprus and multiple»»»
Video: US prepares B-1B bombers at RAF Fairford airbase
Dubai: US military personnel have been seen preparing B-1B Lancer bombers on the tarmac at RAF Fairford, a Royal Air Force station in the United Kingdom used by American forces. The long-range strategic bombers were readied for potential operations as tensions remain high in the Middle East followi»»»
Day 13 of U.S.- Israeli war with Iran: regional escalation widens conflict fronts
CAPITALS, March 12 (SANA) The U.S.–Israeli conflict with Iran entered its 13th day Thursday, with military operations expanding across multiple fronts in the Middle East and raising fears the fighting could evolve into a broader regional war. U.S. and Israeli forces continued conducting intensive a»»»
M.P. Ahammad awarded Business Bhushan 2026 by Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis
M.P. Ahammad, Chairman, Malabar Group, has been honoured with the prestigious Business Bhushan Award at the Lokmat Maharashtrian of the Year Awards 2026, in recognition of his visionary leadership and pivotal role in transforming the global jewellery retail landscape and society at large. Held at t»»»
Finance Ministry publishes Romania’s 2026 draft budget with 6.2% deficit target
Romania’s Ministry of Finance has published the draft state budget for 2026 together with the accompanying macroeconomic report and projections for the 2027–2029 period. The draft outlines a budget deficit target of 6.2% of GDP for this year, equivalent to around RON 127.7 billion, as the governmen»»»
Scores killed and Missing after Landslides Sweep Ethiopia
At least 50 people have died and 125 others are missing after landslides hit three districts in southern Ethiopia following a week of heavy rains, a local official said Thursday. The landslides happened in Gamo Zone and affected the Gacho Baba District, Kamba District and Bonke District, according »»»
Vazrazhdane Calls for Cap on Fuel Prices, Lifting of Sanctions against Russia
Speaking on behalf of his party on Thursday, Tsoncho Ganev MP of Vazrazhdane called on the Cabinet to initiate the lifting of sanctions against Russia and impose a cap on fuel prices. “We call on the government to initiate the lifting of sanctions against the Russian Federation as soon as possible,»»»
16 arrested for electricity theft east of Athens
Sixteen people have been arrested during raids on two Roma camps east of Athens for allegedly illegally connecting to the power network and stealing electricity, police said Thursday. A police statement said the arrests were made this month outside the towns of Spata and Paiania, and a total 230 me»»»
Cabinet Plans to Allocate Additional Funding for Transport Sector
The caretaker government plans to allocate additional funding of over EUR 14,855,000 for the transport sector and related state-owned companies, caretaker Transport and Communications Minister Korman Ismailov said on Thursday at a news briefing at the Council of Ministers. The funds are intended to»»»
Mobile diagnostic complex begins work in Osh region - | 24.KG
A mobile multi-diagnostic complex has been operating in Aravan district of Osh region since March 2026. Residents receive free medical examinations there. According to the Ministry of Health’s press center, the diagnostic complex provides free medical examinations, specialist consultations, treatme»»»
Persian Gulf States Cut Oil Production by 10Mln Bpd Due to Hormuz Strait Closure – IEA Report
The Persian Gulf countries have reduced oil production by at least 10 million barrels per day due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in a fresh report on Thursday. "With crude and oil product flows through the Strait of Hormuz plunging from around 20 »»»
Iran Launches Strikes: Two Israeli Military Bases and Shin Bet HQ Targeted - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran Launches Strikes: Two Israeli Military Bases and Shin Bet HQ Targeted 12-03-2026 13:03 PM Iran’s Army says its operations against Isra»»»
Israel Orders Army to Prepare for 'Expanding' Lebanon Operations
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Thursday that he had ordered the military to prepare for expanding operations in Lebanon after Hezbollah fired a heavy barrage of rockets at Israel overnight. "The Prime Minister and I have instructed the IDF to prepare for expanding IDF operations in Leba»»»
First Passenger Train in Six Years Arrives in Pyongyang from China
A passenger train that departed from the northeastern Chinese city of Dandong arrived in the North Korean capital Pyongyang on Thursday, as rail service between the neighboring countries resumed after six years. The train arrived at a railway station in central Pyongyang, state news agency Xinhua s»»»
Israeli Aggression on Southern Suburbs Enters 11th Day with Widespread Destruction - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports Israei air strike on the town of Taybe - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports Israei air strike on the town of Taybe 12-03-2026 12:23 PM Latest News Urgent News Israeli »»»
Djokovic loses to Draper in Indian Wells
INDIAN WELLS - Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic has failed to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Indian Wells Masters tournament after losing 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7-5) to defending champion Jack Draper of Great Britain in the fourth round on Thursday. World number 14 Draper won after two hours and»»»
Kremlin Accuses Ukraine of 'Reckless' Strikes on Major Gas Pipeline
The Kremlin accused Ukraine on Thursday of targeting a major gas pipeline in southern Russia that leads to Türkiye with "reckless" drone strikes. Ukraine has hit Russian energy targets throughout Moscow's four-year offensive, a war that has killed thousands and displaced millions. "At night, there »»»
Looks like the EU might have to pay Zelensky just to shut up
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky have a little something for the ladies for Women’s History Month. They’re apparently going to spend the entire time beaking each other off on the global stage. Get your wads of bills ready to toss, girls! Especially you, Q»»»
China’s walking a tightrope in the Pakistan-Afghanistan war
The outbreak of open hostilities between Pakistan and Afghanistan marks the most serious confrontation between the two neighbors since the Taliban returned to power in 2021. After weeks of escalating cross-border clashes and retaliatory strikes, Islamabad declared it was in a state of “open war” wi»»»
Probe finds US fault in deadly Iran school strike – NYT
An ongoing military inquiry has found the US preliminarily responsible for a deadly Tomahawk missile strike on an Iranian elementary school that killed at least 175 people, most of them children, the New York Times has reported. The February 28 strike on the Shajarah Tayyebeh girls’ school came on »»»
Media Review: March 12
POLITICS Mediapool features an article on Generation Z’s role in Bulgaria’s political scene three months after the protests that led to the fall of the government and ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections. The publication highlights that the caretaker Prime Minister’s first meeting after ta»»»
Dubai mum builds Bambuyu after failing to find cleaner products at home
Dubai: Sahar Karoubi moved to the UAE in 2003 and built her career in marketing after graduating from the American University in Dubai. In 2021, a personal shift pushed her toward entrepreneurship. After becoming a mother of two young children, she began paying closer attention to the everyday prod»»»
Ukraine Loses Over 340 Soldiers to Russia's Tsentr Battlegroup in Past Day
Ukraine lost over 340 soldiers in combat against Russia's Tsentr battlegroup over the past day, in addition to losses in manpower and equipment on other fronts, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. "The Ukrainian armed forces lost more than 340 servicepeople, three armored personnel carri»»»
CEO Talks | Jeroen Biermans, WDP: Expertise and flexibility for top industrial and logistics facilities
Last year, WDP, the second largest player on the industrial real estate market, reached a milestone by securing a 25% market share in Romania. We sat down with Country Manager Jeroen Biermans to discuss the economic outlook as well as the challenges and opportunities the sector might face in the co»»»
US readies bunker-busters: B-1s to hit Iran’s underground missile and drone sites
Dubai: The United States is preparing some of its most powerful long-range bombers for possible strikes on deeply buried targets in Iran, even as the widening conflict spills into Gulf shipping lanes and oil infrastructure across the region. Videos taken Wednesday at RAF Fairford in Britain showed »»»
Israeli media: Sirens sound in Western Galilee over suspected drone infiltration - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Iranian Army: We struck enemy bases in Tel Aviv, and our operations are growing more precise with each passing day - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Army: We struck enemy bases in Tel Aviv, and our operations are growing more precise with each passing day 12-03-2026 12:23 PM Late»»»
US Senate Democratic Leader: Donald Trump is a Liar - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe US Senate Democratic Leader: Donald Trump is a Liar 12-03-2026 12:18 PM Chuck Schumer, US Senate Democratic Leader in an image from archive»»»
Aldabaiba receives support from Presidency Council and High State Council for new ministerial appointments
Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister, Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba, has succeeded in obtaining the political backing from the Presidency Council and the High State Council (HSC) for his new ministerial appointments made earlier this month. This approval came in the form of a jointly signed declaration yest»»»
BR Analysis | Office market awaiting new projects after stagnation in deliveries in 2025
2025 brought an unfortunate first on the Bucharest office market: it was the first year in the last two decades with no deliveries of new office space. Against this backdrop, total leasing demand fell by around 25% year-on-year, to approximately 250,000 square metres, while take-up of new space tot»»»