Prime Minister Gurov, US Charge d'Affaires Mcdowell Discuss Situation in Middle East
Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov and US Charge d’Affaires Martin McDowell on Thursday discussed the situation in the Middle East and its potential impact on European security in the event of an escalation of the conflict, said the government information service following a meeting between the »»»
European States Move to Secure Red Sea Navigation, Protect Cyprus
European powers said on Thursday they would work together to safeguard shipping in the Red Sea and send naval and other assets to protect Cyprus as the expanding US–Iran war entered its sixth day. The conflict - which has widened beyond Gulf states to the Mediterranean, where a drone strike hit a B»»»
Churchill’s Fulton speech at 80: Why the Russia–Europe divide began long before the Cold War
In 1946, Winston Churchill’s Fulton Speech symbolically marked the beginning of the Cold War between the Western world and the Soviet Union. Since then, relations between Russia and the West have been fraught with tension. In recent years, this culminated in a strong and almost existential antagoni»»»
PM reiterates Qatar's strong condemnation of Iranian attacks at Gulf-European ministerial meeting
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani participated in the emergency Gulf-European ministerial meeting of the foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and the foreign ministers of the European Union (EU) c»»»
PM joins emergency Gulf–EU talks on Iranian attacks and regional security
Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani participated in an emergency Gulf–European ministerial meeting held via videoconference Thursday, March 5, 2026 to discuss the repercussions of the Iranian a»»»
Parliament Votes Through Multi-fund Model in Supplementary Pension Insurance
The National Assembly on Thursday voted conclusively amendments to the Social Insurance Code to introduce a multi-fund model in supplementary pension insurance. According to the government, which submitted the proposal, the multi-fund model will allow insured individuals to choose how their pension»»»
Evacuation of Bulgarians from Middle East Continues in Organized Manner – Foreign Minister
The evacuation of Bulgarian citizens from the conflict zone in the Middle East is continuing, and at this stage it is proceeding in a highly organized way, Bulgarian Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky told the media on Thursday, emerging from a meeting of the Security Council at the Council of Minis»»»
Parliament Approves at First Reading Tax Exemption for Religious Organizations’ Rental Income
Bulgaria’s Parliament Thursday approved at first reading two draft amendments to the Corporate Income Tax Act submitted by the Council of Ministers. One of the bills provides for the exemption from taxation of income earned by religious organizations from renting out or otherwise granting the use o»»»
Iran vows to avenge sinking of navy frigate with loss of 87 lives - UPI.com
1 of 2 | A screenshot from footage shot from a U.S. Navy Submarine shows the moment of impact as a torpedo strikes the the IRIS Dena, a Moudge Class Frigate of the Iranian Navy, on Wednesday. Photo via U.S. Department of Defense/UPI | License Photo March 5 (UPI) -- Iran on Thursday vowed to exact r»»»
Iran’s Missiles and Bulgaria: How Safe Is the Country Under NATO Shield?
Former Defense Minister Todor Tagarev and Captain 1st Rank Vasil Danov, a member of the Board of the Atlantic Council of Bulgaria, discussed on Nova TV the potential threats to the country amid rising tensions in the Middle East and the implications for national security. Both agreed that while the»»»
Bulgaria Posts One of EU’s Sharpest Producer Price Surges in January
Industrial producer prices across the euro area and the European Union moved higher in January 2026 on a monthly basis, yet remained below their levels from a year earlier, according to Eurostat data. In contrast, Bulgaria recorded one of the most pronounced increases both compared to December and »»»
Bulgaria’s Businesses Adjust Smoothly in the First Two Months of Euro Adoption
Bulgarian businesses remain strongly supportive of the country’s eurozone membership, according to the January survey conducted by Alfa Research, which monitors public attitudes toward the adoption of the euro. The first poll following the currency transition showed that approval levels remained st»»»
Green Entrepreneurship Guide to accelerate ecological transition in Tunisia published
Tunis, March 5 (TAP) - A Green Entrepreneurship Guide has just been published in Tunisia to accelerate the ecological transition through economic innovation.Drawn up by Expertise France under the Greenov'i project, funded by the European Union, this...»»»
Media Review: March 5
OVERVIEW Thursday's media is dominated by security and defence concerns over the escalating conflict in the Middle East, particularly the threat posed by Iran's long-range ballistic missiles. Coverage focuses on Bulgaria's preparedness, NATO's collective defence, and potential regional risks includ»»»
Regional Health Inspectorate, Regional Library in Pleven Launch Initiative to Promote Healthy Lifestyle
The Regional Health Inspectorate and the Regional Library in Pleven are launching a joint initiative dedicated to a healthy lifestyle, Elvira Tsvetanova from the library's public relations department said on Thursday. Тhe idea of the two institutions is to organize monthly health talks, covering »»»
Borissov: Ukraine War Poses Greater Threat to Bulgaria Than Middle East Crisis
Before the Security Council meeting at the Council of Ministers, GERB leader Boyko Borissov stressed the gravity of the current international situation, emphasizing that the war in Ukraine represents a far greater threat to Bulgaria than the unfolding conflict in the Middle East. Borissov announced»»»
Crowdlending platform Fagura raises EUR 1.5 million convertible round with Bravva Angels, eyes European expansion
Crowdlending platform Fagura, founded in Moldova by entrepreneur Tudor Darie, has attracted an EUR 1.5 million investment round from the Bravva Angels business angel community, according to a statement from Bravva Angels. The round includes venture capital fund u.ventures – founded by the Western N»»»
PM Presents Cabinet's Priorities to Ambassadors of EU Member States, UK, Switzerland
Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov held a working meeting with the ambassadors of the European Union Member States, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland, as well as with the head of the European Commission Representation in Bulgaria, the Government Information Service reported on Thursday. During»»»
SD Worx reports double-digit growth and strengthens its European position
SD Worx, the European leader in HR and payroll solutions, with operations in Romania as well, closed 2025 with strong financial results. Consolidated revenue increased by 10.7% to €1.307 billion, while adjusted EBITDA reached €271.2 million (+16.5%). For the first time, consolidated net profit exce»»»
Sadyr Japarov discusses Kyrgyzstan's aircraft fleet expansion with Airbus - | 24.KG
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov met with Airbus Europe President Johan Pélissier and Maurice Prendergast, Senior Vice President of BBAM Aircraft Leasing & Management. The presidential press service reported. During the meeting, the expansion of the country’s aircraft fleet with new aircraft a»»»
Iran War to Weigh More on Indian Growth than Inflation, Keeping Interest Rates Low
The US and Israel's attack on Iran is expected to weigh more on India's economic growth than its inflation, which will encourage the Reserve Bank of India to keep interest rates low, three sources familiar with policymakers' thinking and analysts said. The conflict, which has rippled out across mu»»»
Kyrgyzstan to purchase 2 Airbus A321 aircraft — agreement signed in Cabinet - | 24.KG
An agreement on the acquisition of two Airbus A321ceo aircraft was signed at the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan. The document was signed by Manasbek Samidinov, Chairman of the Board of Airports of Kyrgyzstan OJSC, and Steve Zissis, head of BBAM Aircraft Leasing & Management. According to the go»»»
Italy plans air defence support for Gulf as Iran strikes escalate
Dubai: Italy plans to send air-defence assistance to Gulf countries targeted by Iranian strikes launched in retaliation for US-Israeli attacks, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Thursday, as the widening conflict raises security concerns across the region. “Italy, like the UK, France and German»»»
Photovoltaic park to be built near Henri Coanda Airport on European funds
The National Bucharest Airports Corporation (CNAB) has started a tender for the design and execution of a photovoltaic park that will be built in the vicinity of Runway 2 of the Henri Coanda Bucharest International Airport, as well as for its connection to the airport's power plant.According to CNA»»»
Energy Ministry: European Commission's in-depth investigation into CE Oltenia - a normal step in the assessment process
The launch, by the European Commission, of an in-depth investigation into the amended restructuring plan for state-owned lignite power company CE Oltenia represents a normal step in the assessment process, the Energy Ministry said in a release."The amended restructuring plan of the Oltenia Energy C»»»
AEI president: Romania gas price impact temporarily cushioned by caps, domestic production
The impact of rising natural gas prices at the Title Transfer Facility (TTF) hub based in Amsterdam is temporarily cushioned in Romania through price caps and domestic production, but if tensions persist, pressure on industry, inflation and the wider economy will become inevitable, believes Dumitru»»»
Coface Romania: Romania may become Europe's energy exporter, yet with no local demand
Over the next five years, Romania risks becoming an energy hub for Europe - but only as an exporter, because domestic consumption is collapsing, said Bogdan Nichisoiu, Regional Enhanced Information Manager at Coface Romania, on Wednesday."I was looking at Eurostat data on the energy dependence of E»»»
PM Bolojan: Romania must meet NRRP decarbonisation milestones without risking energy system stability
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said Romania must meet the milestones under its National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) but also ensure the national energy system remains stable.Speaking in Brussels at a press conference after talks with European Commission officials, including President Ursula vo»»»
Rising Electricity Bills on Parliament's Thursday Agenda, Hearing on Kozloduy NPP Repair Costs Postponed
Parliament Thursday put off until next week a hearing of a Deputy Energy Minister and of Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant CEO Ivan Andreev over “escalating costs for the annual planned maintenance programmes of Units 5 and 6 in 2026, including multimillion-euro deliveries in violation of the Public Pro»»»
Germany Vulnerable to Air Attack Due to Air Defense Systems Supplies to Ukraine - Reports
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Germany has been left thinly protected against aerial attack due to the transfer of military systems to Ukraine and NATO's eastern flank, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing German officials familiar with the matter. Germany, Ukraine's largest European backer, o»»»
European Chief Prosecutor, Laura Codruta Kovesi ,awarded Leipzig Robert Blum Prize for Democracy
European Chief Prosecutor Laura Codruta Kovesi was awarded the Leipzig Robert Blum Prize for Democracy, and she announced that the prize money will be donated to Ukraine.The prize honours Ms Kovesi's advocacy for judicial independence, combating financial crime, and her decisive action in building »»»
Simple motion against Minister of Investments and European Projects filed by PACE - Intai Romania group
PACE - Intai Romania senator Ninel Peia announced on Wednesday in plenary sitting the filing of a simple motion against Minister of Investments and European Projects Dragos Pislaru.Called "Dragos Pislaru, Ciolos's technocrat and minister without results," the motion is signed by 44 senators of the »»»
CFA Romania president:Mideast conflict hits stock markets and interest rates, stronger impact if it drags on
The Middle East conflict is already affecting the stock markets and interest rates, and the impact could become more severe if the situation drags on, Adrian Codirlasu, president of the Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA) Romania Association, explained on Wednesday."What scared the European markets »»»
DefMin Miruta meets European Parliament President Metsola
Romania's Defence Minister Radu Miruta, who was in Brussels on Wednesday, had a meeting with the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola.According to the Romanian Defence Ministry (MApN), during the discussions, the Romanian official highlighted the importance of strengthening the def»»»
IntelliNews Lambda: The income delta
For the last 500 years the West has grown rich from exploiting the income delta between its home markets and the rest of the world. It works because incomes in the "emerging markets" are so low compared to the Global North. The human capital wealth of the Global South is exported to the N»»»
IntelliNews Lambda: The income delta
For the last 500 years the West has grown rich from exploiting the income delta between its home markets and the rest of the world. It works because incomes in the "emerging markets" are so low compared to the Global North. The human capital wealth of the Global South is exported to the N»»»
IntelliNews Lambda: The income delta
For the last 500 years the West has grown rich from exploiting the income delta between its home markets and the rest of the world. It works because incomes in the "emerging markets" are so low compared to the Global North. The human capital wealth of the Global South is exported to the N»»»
IntelliNews Lambda: The income delta
For the last 500 years the West has grown rich from exploiting the income delta between its home markets and the rest of the world. It works because incomes in the "emerging markets" are so low compared to the Global North. The human capital wealth of the Global South is exported to the N»»»
IntelliNews Lambda: The income delta
For the last 500 years the West has grown rich from exploiting the income delta between its home markets and the rest of the world. It works because incomes in the "emerging markets" are so low compared to the Global North. The human capital wealth of the Global South is exported to the N»»»
Orbán: The key principle for the next four years will be to “stay out”
In an interview with ATV host Egon Rónai, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán outlined Hungary’s strategic priorities in an increasingly volatile international environment, stressing that the country must avoid being drawn into wars and geopolitical conflicts. According to PM Orbán, the coming years will b»»»
Conflict fears send UAE shoppers and investors back to gold
Dubai: Gold prices in the UAE edged higher on Thursday morning, tracking global gains as investors shifted money into safer assets amid escalating conflict in the Middle East and fresh volatility in currency markets. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.In Dubai, the price »»»
Could Egypt’s ‘SUMED’ Pipeline Temporarily Replace the Strait of Hormuz?
Amid the ongoing Iran war and Tehran’s announcement of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key artery for global energy supplies, Egypt has begun highlighting the SUMED pipeline linking the Red Sea and the Mediterranean as a potential temporary alternative for oil transport. The move has raised »»»
Parliament to Hear Officials over Kozloduy NPP Repair Costs, Rising Electricity Bills
The National Assembly of Bulgaria is scheduled to hear a caretaker Deputy Energy Minister and the executive director of Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant, Ivan Andreev, over “escalating costs for the annual planned maintenance programmes of Units 5 and 6 in 2026, including multimillion-euro deliveries i»»»
Macron's Initiative on Nuclear Deterrence in EU to Strengthen NATO — Rutte
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that France's initiative on nuclear deterrence in Europe will strengthen the alliance's capabilities. On Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron said that France was entering a period of "advanced nuclear deterrence." He outlined plans to increase the stockpi»»»
Is the US in danger of running out of missiles?
The conflict in Iran is made-up of two components: the Navy and the missile arsenal. But after the US burned through more missiles in the first four days of Operation Epic Fury than in the four-year Ukrainian conflict, some are already asking if the US has enough munitions to sustain the Iranian ca»»»
Is the US in danger of running out of missiles?
The conflict in Iran is made-up of two components: the Navy and the missile arsenal. But after the US burned through more missiles in the first four days of Operation Epic Fury than in the four-year Ukrainian conflict, some are already asking if the US has enough munitions to sustain the Iranian ca»»»
Is the US in danger of running out of missiles?
The conflict in Iran is made-up of two components: the Navy and the missile arsenal. But after the US burned through more missiles in the first four days of Operation Epic Fury than in the four-year Ukrainian conflict, some are already asking if the US has enough munitions to sustain the Iranian ca»»»
Is the US in danger of running out of missiles?
The conflict in Iran is made-up of two components: the Navy and the missile arsenal. But after the US burned through more missiles in the first four days of Operation Epic Fury than in the four-year Ukrainian conflict, some are already asking if the US has enough munitions to sustain the Iranian ca»»»
Is the US in danger of running out of missiles?
The conflict in Iran is made-up of two components: the Navy and the missile arsenal. But after the US burned through more missiles in the first four days of Operation Epic Fury than in the four-year Ukrainian conflict, some are already asking if the US has enough munitions to sustain the Iranian ca»»»
Is the US in danger of running out of missiles?
The conflict in Iran is made-up of two components: the Navy and the missile arsenal. But after the US burned through more missiles in the first four days of Operation Epic Fury than in the four-year Ukrainian conflict, some are already asking if the US has enough munitions to sustain the Iranian ca»»»