US could redirect Patriot missiles from Ukraine to Middle East – WaPo
The US could redirect arms supplies originally designated for Ukraine to America’s own war with Iran, the Washington Post has reported, citing sources familiar with discussions on the matter. Under the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL), introduced in July 2025, European NATO members are »»»
PSG Ligue 1 game postponed in between two legs of Liverpool Champions League tie
Paris: Paris Saint-Germain's crucial Ligue 1 clash with Lens scheduled for April 11 has been postponed until mid-May in order to give them extra rest in between the two legs of their Champions League quarter-final tie against Liverpool, the French league (LFP) announced Thursday. PSG will host Live»»»
Apostolovic, representatives of negotiating groups discuss opening of Clusters 2 and 5
BELGRADE - The chair of Serbia's Operating Team for EU Accession Danijel Apostolovic, who is also the country's chief negotiator in the accession process, met on Thursday in Belgrade with the heads and members of negotiating groups to discuss activities by state institutions that are required for o»»»
Progressive Bulgaria Leader Radev in Burgas: Bulgaria Is Coming Out of Shackles of Fear, Apathy, Has Future
Progressive Bulgaria leader Rumen Radev met with members of the public here on Thursday. He tops the coalition's candidate list for the Burgas Multi-member Constituency, which was presented at the meeting. "Bulgaria is coming out of the shackles of fear and apathy and has a future," Radev told his »»»
Thessaloniki to ‘receive 426 new buses by autumn’
Thessaloniki is set to add 426 new buses to its fleet by autumn, Deputy Transport Minister Konstantinos Kyranakis said Thursday during a parliamentary committee briefing. Kyranakis noted that the city’s bus fleet has grown from 240 vehicles in 2019 to more than 500 today. Of the new buses, 206 will»»»
Foreign Minister, French Ambassador Discuss Security and EU Enlargement
Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky met with France's Ambassador to Bulgaria Marie Dumoulin to discuss key issues on the European agenda, including security and the future of EU enlargement, the Foreign Ministry reported on Thursday. The talks focused on the need for in-depth societal reforms in EU c»»»
NATO: Ukraine Still Receiving Arms Despite Mideast War
Ukraine is still getting essential defense equipment despite the war in the Middle East, which is depleting stockpiles in Europe and the United States, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said Thursday. "The good news is that essential equipment into Ukraine continues to flow," he told reporters. Tha»»»
Nemeth: MOL could acquire NIS in coming weeks to ensure energy security
BELGRADE - The chairman of the Hungarian parliamentary committee on foreign affairs Zsolt Nemeth said on Thursday he hoped the Hungarian oil firm MOL would be able to complete an acquisition of a majority stake in the Serbian oil company NIS in the coming weeks, and noted that the transaction would»»»
Proposal Approved to Declare New Protected Area "Rainovska Gora"
An interinstitutional commission has approved a proposal to designate the "Rainovska Gora" area as a protected site, the Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Water said on Thursday. The territory, covering 169.96 hectares, is located in the land of the village of Raynovo, Dimitrovgrad Municipal»»»
Bulgarian, Romanian Deputy Defence Ministers Discuss Bilaterial Cooperation
Deputy Defence Minister Yordan Bozhilov took part in a conference dedicated to Ukraine, organized by Romania's New Strategy Center on Thursday. During his visit to the country, he held a meeting with his Romanian counterpart Sorin Moldovan, the Bulgarian Defence Ministry reported. The two deputy mi»»»
EU Court Advocate General Issues Opinion on Requirements for Bulgarian National Bank Leadership
EU law allows a deputy governor of a national central bank to hold shares in a commercial company, provided that national legislation includes mechanisms to assess whether such participation creates a conflict of interest that could affect the bank's independence or public trust, Advocate General N»»»
Anti-Corruption Bloc's Filip Pavlov Deplores Widening Social Inequality
Filip Pavlov, the lead candidate MP of the Anti-Corruption Bloc in Vratsa, warned on Thursday at a meeting with citizens about the deepening social inequality in Bulgaria and called for urgent measures to support households, the Bloc said in a press release. He noted that, according to data on the »»»
Pentagon Mulling Diverting Weapons From Ukraine to Mideast Amid Depleting Stocks - Reports
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Department of War (DoW) is mulling diverting weapons destined for Ukraine to the Middle East as the ongoing conflict with Iran is rapidly depleting critical ammunition reserves, The Washington Post reported on Thursday citing three sources. The decision has yet to be m»»»
Advisor to Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for Ministry of Foreign Affairs meets EU Special Representative for Gulf Region
Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majid bin Mohammed Al Ansari met Thursday with European Union Special Representative for the Gulf Region HE Luigi Di Maio, who is visiting the country. The meeting discussed the developments»»»
Apostolovic: Vucic-Rama proposal should be backed by EU, Kos's position unfair
BELGRADE - Serbian Ambassador to the EU Danijel Apostolovic, who also chairs Serbia' Operating Team for EU Accession, said on Thursday a joint call by Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Albanian PM Edi Rama for fast-tracked integration of candidate countries into the EU single market and the Sc»»»
Three scenarios for a post-Trump world
“The old world is dying,” Italian philosopher Antonio Gramsci wrote in 1930, “and the new world struggles to be born.” His Marxist convictions notwithstanding, Gramsci would feel at home in the Trumpian age. The old world, in this case, is the international order that the United States built in the»»»
Mideast conflict could spark financial system stress: ECB
Frankfurt, Germany: The Middle East conflict is a threat to financial stability, a senior European Central Bank official said Thursday, warning that it could spark "systemic stress" in the markets. The turmoil unleashed by the conflict has come at a time of growing worries about a bubble in tech st»»»
Mickoski: Nothing against Albanian, but Macedonian is our official language
Skopje, 26 March 2026 (MIA) — Macedonian, and its Cyrillic script, remains the official language of the country, Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said Thursday during a parliamentary questions session in response to the European Front coalition's MP Skender Rexhepi regarding language use and equit»»»
Scientists flag risks to Aegean as Black Sea inflow weakens
A gradual but significant shift in water flows from the Black Sea is already affecting the northern Aegean, with potential consequences for marine ecosystems and fisheries, according to new research. The study, led by scientists from the University of the Aegean and published by Environmental Resea»»»
Finance Minister Holds Meeting with Dutch Ambassador to Bulgaria
Caretaker Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky held a meeting with Dutch Ambassador to Bulgaria Arthur den Hartog on March 25, the Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday. Emphasis was placed on priority topics on the international agenda – assistance to Ukraine, and strengthening security on NATO’s Ea»»»
How EU spies and Hungarian journalists are conspiring against Viktor Orban
The shadow campaign to swing the Hungarian election against Viktor Orban has escalated with the wiretapping of Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto. The case offers a rare look into how bureaucrats, journalists, and spies run a regime-change operation in real time. Read more Battle for Hungar»»»
They are threatening us from everywhere, PM says
At a campaign rally in Esztergom, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán warned that the election will determine whether Hungary keeps a national government committed to peace and sovereignty or turns toward a pro-Ukrainian course that would, in his view, drag the country into war and force Hungarians to pay »»»
Spain’s FM Backs Saudi Arabia, Tells Asharq Al-Awsat that Iranian Attacks Are ‘Unjustified’
Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares has expressed Madrid’s support to Saudi Arabia, describing Iranian attacks on the Kingdom and other countries in the Gulf as “unjustified.” In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat published Thursday, the minister revealed that efforts were being exerted by »»»
Biggest Threat for Bulgaria Is Ukraine War, Not Persian Gulf Conflict, Bulgarian Navy Commander Says
The biggest threat for Bulgaria is the war that is being waged on the Black Sea - in Ukraine - not the Persian Gulf conflict, Bulgarian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Kiril Mihaylov said here Thursday. He was among the participants in an international conference on Black Sea security, held by the Varn»»»
Pentagon to Skip Global Troop Deployment Review for 1st Time in Decades - Reports
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Pentagon plans to withhold its review of US troop deployments abroad for the first time in decades, a document that typically aids Congress and allies in assessing Washington's military priorities and shaping their budgets, media reported, citing US, NATO and European off»»»
Meeting with Farmer Organizations, Government Vows to Make Sure Its Crisis Response Measures Won't Hurt Fiscal Stability
Meeting with representatives of branch organizations in agriculture and livestock breeding Thursday, Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said the government "is making serious efforts" to prepare crisis-response measures that will not threaten fiscal stability while providing reassurance to citizens and bu»»»
Energy Minister meets EU Special Representative for Gulf
Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Energy Affairs, HE Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, met in Doha today with HE Luigi Di Maio, the European Union Special Representative for the Gulf Region. Discussions during the meeting dealt with the impact of the ongoing regional conflict on the global energy industr»»»
Hormuz chokehold hardens US-Iran standoff as Iran rejects US plan
Dubai: The United States and Iran are digging in, raising the risk of a deeper and wider conflict as diplomacy stalls, military pressure builds and Tehran tightens its grip on the Strait of Hormuz — a move already rattling global markets and regional security. The renewed push for talks comes despi»»»
One in Two Bulgarians Lives with Untreated or Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure
One in two Bulgarians lives with untreated or uncontrolled high blood pressure, Prof. Kiril Karamfilov, head of the Cardiology Clinic at Alexandrovska Hospital and chairman of the Society of Cardiologists in Bulgaria, said here Thursday. He was speaking at a press conference at the National Press C»»»
Vucic, Wadephul discuss Serbia-Germany bilateral relations, Serbia's EU path
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic spoke with German FM Johann Wadephul on Wednesday evening about Serbia-Germany bilateral relations and Serbia's EU path. In a post on his buducnostsrbijeav Instagram profile, Vucic noted that the discussion with Wadephul had been good and substantial. "»»»
Deputy Prime Minister meets EU Special Representative for Gulf Region
Doha, Qatar: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani, met with HE Luigi Di Maio, the European Union Special Representative for the Gulf region, during his visit to the State of Qatar. During the meeting, the two sides revi»»»
Media Review: March 26
Thursday’s news coverage spans a wide range of topics, with fuel prices emerging as a central theme across television programmes. Speaking on Bulgarian National Television, Atanas Katsarchev, Chief Economist of the Podkrepa Confederation of Labour, and Vassil Velev, Chairman of the Governing Board »»»
US Activists Work to Connect Iranians Via Starlink
With the war in Iran leading to a near-total internet blackout in the country, activists around the world -- especially in the United States -- are mobilizing to help Iranians stay connected via Starlink. Despite being banned, billionaire Elon Musk's satellite internet system has gained ground in I»»»
G7 Meets in France to Narrow Transatlantic Iran Split
Foreign ministers from the G7 meet outside Paris from Thursday with European nations and allies seeking to narrow differences with the US on the Middle East war while keeping other crises like Ukraine and Gaza high on the agenda. The two-day meeting of seven leading industrialized democracies at th»»»
Elnos brings additional 400 kV & HVDC know-how to Romania
Romania is entering a new phase – shifting focus from generation to transport, control, and resilience – and Elnos wants to be part of the buildout. In this interview, Robert Schmidt details how the group’s European track record in extreme-site execution, modern installation methods, and discipline»»»
PPC Renewables Romania Adds a 13 MW BESS System to the Topolog
PPC Renewables Romania, a global private investor in renewable energy in Romania, continues its strategy to develop hybrid capacities and is adding a battery energy storage system (BESS) with a capacity of 13,5 MW | 27 MWh to the Topolog (Gebeleisis) wind farm. The project amounts to a total value »»»
Deloitte study : Entrepreneurial environment in Romania affected by legislative instability and difficult access to funding
Developing a robust entrepreneurial environment is essential for increasing economic competitiveness; however, European firms, including those in Romania, face major challenges such as rising energy prices, labour shortages, and bureaucracy. Meanwhile, at a local level, legislative instability and »»»
Kadis: European Commission recognises Romania's Black Sea fishing fleet as emblematic of coastal communities' resilience
The European Commission recognises Romania's Black Sea fishing fleet as emblematic of the resilience of coastal communities, despite challenges like declining catches and limited infrastructure, European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans Costas Kadis said in a recent interview with Agerpres.Acc»»»
Report:Romania, an example of increased national capacity to execute ECHR judgments in 2025
Romania is among the countries which made significant progress in implementing the judgments and decisions of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in 2025, although, overall, numerous important challenges persist, according to the 19th Annual Report of the Committee of Ministers of the Council»»»
EU to Vote on Trump Tariff Deal -- but Eyes Rest of World
European Union lawmakers are on track to give a green light -- with conditions -- Thursday to the bloc's tariff deal with US President Donald Trump, which Europe hopes to salvage while also racing to diversify its trade ties around the globe. Brussels and Washington clinched the deal last summer th»»»
Minister of State at Foreign Ministry meets EU Special Representative for Gulf
Doha, Qatar: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met today, March 26, 2026, with HE European Union (EU) Special Representative for the Gulf Region Luigi Di Maio, who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, the devel»»»
Why Visualising Trends Matters for Investing in Bulgaria
Learn how visual tools help investors navigate Bulgaria’s euro transition, manage GBP/EUR risk, and interpret cross-border market trends more effectively. Bulgaria’s anticipated transition to the euro marks a structural shift for investors managing cross-border assets. As currency dynamics and capi»»»
Genetic Study Identifies Earliest-known Dog, Dating to 15,800 Years Ago
Dogs have been loyal companions to people since we made them our first domesticated animals, descending long ago from gray wolves - though precisely when, where and why have remained unanswered. New genetic research now is offering valuable insight, including identifying the earliest-known dog, dat»»»
Lebanon’s Upcoming Cabinet Session to Test Fallout of Expelling Iranian Envoy
Lebanon’s cabinet meets on Thursday in a first test of a deepening political crisis, after a sharp split between the “Shiite duo” of Hezbollah and Amal Movement and other factions over a decision to declare Iran’s ambassador, Mohammad Reza Sheibani, persona non grata. The government will convene at»»»
Why Europe’s response to the Iran war is so disjointed
Ever since the United States and Israel began bombing Iran on 28 February 2026, Europe has appeared sidelined and divided over a conflict that could shape the international balance of power in the years ahead. As might be expected, differing approaches by its 27 member states show that the European»»»
PM: British military authorized to seize board shadow-fleet tankers - UPI.com
The United States, with the support of Britain, seized Bella 1 for violations of U.S. sanctions in January. Britain said that following this operation, it developed plans of its own to board ships of Russia's shadow fleet. File Photo counrtesy U.S. European Command/UPI | License Photo March 26 (UPI»»»
Venezuela's Rodríguez woos Washington in push to free frozen IMF reserves
Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez is seeking to unlock roughly $4.9bn in Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) held by the country at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), frozen since 2019 amid a dispute over the country’s political recognition, Spanish newspaper ABC reported. »»»
Spotlight - Lacking 'morals, values, or principles': Georgia government 'guided by Kremlin'
François Picard is pleased to welcome Tina Khidasheli, Jurist and former Minister of Defence of Georgia. According to Khidasheli, Georgia is suspended between its declared European future and an increasingly authoritarian present. While formally holding candidate status for European Union membershi»»»
Venezuela's Rodríguez woos Washington in push to free frozen IMF reserves
Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez is seeking to unlock roughly $4.9bn in Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) held by the country at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), frozen since 2019 amid a dispute over the country’s political recognition, Spanish newspaper ABC reported. »»»