Brussels: European stocks closed lower Friday. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index fell 0.95 percent to 575.30 points, while Germany's DAX index declined 1.32 percent to 22,315.24 points. The CAC 40 index also lost 0.87 percent, closing at 7,701.95 points.»»»

The caretaker government on Friday unveiled a package of measures aimed at limiting the economic impact of the Middle East crisis, focusing on preserving purchasing power, supporting businesses, and preventing inflationary pressures. Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said the measures are desig»»»

The US has warned that weapons deliveries to Ukraine could be halted as the Pentagon shifts its focus to the Iran war. The State Department reportedly told European NATO allies that munitions deliveries — especially Patriot surface-to-air missiles — could face disruptions.US Secretary of State Marc»»»

The Vazrazhdane party presented its candidate list for Targovishte's 28th multi-member constituency at a press conference at the BTA National Press Club in the city on Friday. The event was attended by MP and regional coordinator Veselin Veshev, top-of-the-list candidate Emil Borisov, and Chavdar C»»»

Bulgaria will be the first EU country to implement a support scheme for energy-intensive industries, caretaker Energy Minister Traicho Traikov said on Friday at a briefing in the Council of Ministers, where a package of measures related to the consequences of the Middle East crisis was presented. T»»»

The government is delaying the introduction of toll charges for the transport sector and bringing forward payments in agriculture, caretaker Economy and Industry Minister Irina Shtonova said on Friday at the Council of Ministers while presenting a package of measures related to the impact of the Mi»»»

BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Denitsa S»»»

BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Gergana A»»»

BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Alexander»»»

BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Rositsa K»»»

The case surrounding acting Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov and his removal from the Bulgarian National Bank has returned to the spotlight, though much of the public interpretation appears to go beyond what has actually been established. While strong political and media claims suggest clear conclusion»»»

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio (C) flanked by French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot (R) and Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Friday at a meeting of the G7 in Vaux-de-Cernay near Paris. Photo by Philemon Henry/EPA March 27 (UPI) -- U.S. Secretary of S»»»

BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Petar Sto»»»

BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Filip Pav»»»

The European Union economy is at risk of stagflation as a result of the surge in energy prices caused by the Iran war, European Economic Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis said. "The outlook is clouded by profound uncertainty, but it is clear that we are at the risk of a stagflationary shock, that is »»»

The Sofia City Court has refused to grant early release to Evelin Banev, also known as Brendo. The request was submitted by the head of Sofia Prison. The ruling is not final. The court found that from Banev's total 10-year sentence, the time he spent in pre-trial detention and under house arrest - »»»

1 of 2 | President Donald Trump told his cabinet on Thursday that Iran has granted passage to 10 oil tankers this week. He called it a “present” to the United States. Photo by Will Oliver/UPI | License Photo March 27 (UPI) -- Brent crude oil reached $111.41 per barrel Friday morning after two Chine»»»

Caretaker Minister of Labour and Social Policy Hasan Ademov told reporters in Samuil municipality, Northeastern Bulgaria, on Friday that more than 12,800 claims for a EUR 20 compensation payment related to rising fuel prices had been submitted by midday on Friday. He reported that caretaker Prime M»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio faced an uphill task on Friday as he sought to convince sceptical allies of Washington’s strategy on Iran, with deep divisions surfacing at a Group of Seven (G7) meeting in France. The gathering comes amid the fourth week of the Iran war and growing instability in »»»

Iran appears to be setting itself up as the gatekeeper for the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most important artery for oil shipments. The move could cement Tehran's de facto chokehold over the crucial waterway and formalize its ability to keep its own oil flowing to China. Iranian communications to»»»

Frankfurt, Germany: Germany's beleaguered state railway operator Deutsche Bahn said Friday its losses widened last year and warned passengers to brace for less-than-perfect service for years to come. Deutsche Bahn lost 2.3 billion euros ($2.6 billion) in 2025, compared to a loss of 1.8 billion euro»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's relations with European countries are in crisis, and through no fault of Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday. "It is clear that Russia's relations with European countries are in crisis, and through no fault of ours," Putin said at a meeting with perma»»»

Countries like France, the United Kingdom, and Germany, which abstained from the UN resolution, continue to uphold a neo-colonial mindset based on dominance over Africa, Oumar MC Kone, former head of Mali’s State Refoundation Support Mission, told Sputnik. The legacy of slavery and the ongoing expl»»»

Today in Spain, a 25-year-old woman named Noelia Castillo is scheduled to undergo euthanasia. Born into a dysfunctional family in Barcelona, Noelia spent her childhood in shelters and fell victim to gang rape in 2022. This trauma resulted in severe clinical depression, and she attempted suicide twi»»»

Entrepreneurial ambition, backed by long-term investment and execution, defined Carmistin’s trajectory in recent years. This was recognised at the Business Review Awards 2026, where Justin Paraschiv, Founder & President of Carmistin The Food Company, was named Entrepreneur of the Year – award power»»»

Journalist Szabolcs Panyi exposed Russian interference in the Hungarian election campaign and the suspicious relationship between Hungary’s foreign minister Péter Szijjártó and Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov — and in response, the Viktor Orbán’s government has filed an espionage complaint a»»»

Friday’s media coverage focuses on the fallout from the Advocate General’s opinion in the case involving caretaker PM Andrey Gurov and his removal as deputy governor of the Bulgarian National Bank, election-related police actions ahead of the April 19 vote, and the economic spillover from the Middl»»»

There is no evidence that digitalization leads to job losses, said Ivailo Kalfin, Executive Director of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound), during the conference “From Social Dialogue to Action: The Path of a Just Digital Transition”. The forum »»»

The world is heading toward the most severe energy crisis in history and Europe is unprepared, Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev has said. The warning comes as the escalating conflict in the Middle East has driven volatility in global energy markets. Speaking on Thursday, Dmitriev – who heads the Russi»»»

Egypt and Syria are seeking to strengthen bilateral cooperation and expand economic and trade partnerships, following a series of visits and meetings at various levels in recent weeks. Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty stressed his country’s “commitment to actively contributing to efforts to »»»

The three major transactions completed in the first quarter include the sale of the second building in the Equilibrium project, developed by Skanska, to Gránit Asset Management; the sale of the @Expo project by Atenor to Equora Capital; and the acquisition of Record Park – a mixed-use scheme with a»»»

Studies show that over 50% of Bulgarian workers fear losing their jobs due to robotization and artificial intelligence (AI), said Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB) President Plamen Dimitrov in a video address to participants at a conference, titled “From Social Dialogue »»»

Pope Leo XIV travels Saturday to the principality of Monaco, becoming the first pope in nearly five centuries to visit the glitzy Mediterranean enclave and highlighting how small states can punch above their weight on the global stage. Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni said the visit would provide »»»

The dollar hovered near multi-month peaks on Friday as investors sought safety in the shadow of an intensifying Middle East war and mounting doubts over any path to de-escalation. Markets were on edge following another rollercoaster week as US President Donald Trump again extended a deadline for st»»»

A jury in California found Alphabet’s Google and Meta liable for $6 million in damages on Wednesday in a landmark lawsuit in which the social media giants were accused of being legally responsible for the addictive design of their platforms. Major US tech companies have faced increasing scrutiny ov»»»

Franchise rights are regulated by a European regulation that applies directly in Romania and is not taken over by internal regulations, declared Daniela Badila, general director at the Competition Council, at a specialized event on Thursday."Franchise rights are regulated by a European regulation t»»»

The government approved on Thursday the emergency ordinance for the SAFE defense program, aimed at ensuring that Romania is able to sign procurement contracts by the May 30, 2026 deadline without administrative or budgetary bottlenecks.According to a government release, the ordinance amends and sup»»»

President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola emphasized on Thursday, during a meeting in Brussels with Chamber of Deputies Speaker Sorin Grindeanu, "the need for stability and unity as we build a better Europe.""In my first meeting with the Speaker of the Romanian Chamber of Deputies Sorin »»»

The assassination of the top Iranian regime's naval commander in Bandar Abbas has cast a long shadow over the ongoing Middle East conflict. As the world watches the war front with bated breath, one measure is beginning to stand above the noise: how many ships are willing to pass through the Strait »»»

Vatican City: Pope Leo XIV travels Saturday to the principality of Monaco, becoming the first pope in nearly five centuries to visit the glitzy Mediterranean enclave and highlighting how small states can punch above their weight on the global stage. Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni said the visit »»»

The implementation of Kara-Balta — Chaldovar road reconstruction project was discussed at the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan. The meeting was attended by Deputy Minister Baktyluu Mombekov and Regional Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Ay»»»

A crude oil tanker sailing from the Russian port of Novorossiysk to Istanbul was hit by a naval drone near Istanbul's Bosphorus strait Thursday morning, Turkey's Transportation Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said. No one was injured in the attack, which Uraloglu said had targeted the s»»»

The European Parliament on Thursday approved a proposed reform that would allow member states to deport migrants whose asylum applications have been rejected to offshore detention facilities outside EU borders. Migrant arrivals to Europe have declined in recent years, shifting the focus to repatria»»»

A NATO report on Thursday said military spending by European allies and Canada rose by 20 percent in 2025. US President Donald Trump has repeatedly demanded that NATO partners significantly boost defence expenditures, with leaders agreeing at a summit last year to spend 5 percent ​of»»»

G7 nations want to "create the conditions for lasting peace and stability" in the Middle East, ‌France's foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot said at a two-day conference outside Paris on Thursday. The talks aim to narrow differences with the US on the Middle East war.  ‌France's foreig»»»

France's Finance Minister Roland Lescure revealed on Wednesday that between 30 and 40 per cent of Gulf refining capacity has been damaged or destroyed by Iran's retaliatory strikes, leaving a shortage of 11 million barrels a day on global oil markets. Lescure warned it could take up to three y»»»

Concern that the Iran war could plunge the world into stagflation is rising as hostilities in the Middle East continue with no end in sight. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)'s chief economist Beata Javorcik tells France 24's Yuka Royer that while the world is not yet»»»

Rising energy and fertiliser prices triggered by the conflict in the Middle East are expected to push up inflation and dampen economic growth across the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD’s) regions of operations, the development bank said in a new assessment released on March»»»

Rising energy and fertiliser prices triggered by the conflict in the Middle East are expected to push up inflation and dampen economic growth across the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD’s) regions of operations, the development bank said in a new assessment released on March»»»

Rising energy and fertiliser prices triggered by the conflict in the Middle East are expected to push up inflation and dampen economic growth across the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD’s) regions of operations, the development bank said in a new assessment released on March»»»