Bulgarian News Agency 36m

BSP-United Left's Candidates for MPs in Plovdiv Region Meet with Residents of Brezovo

Candidates for MPs from BSP – United Left in the Plovdiv region - Atanas Telcharov, Nikolay Gachev, Ralitsa Satanska, and Lidyia Chorbanova - have held an open discussion with residents of Brezovo, the coalitions’s press service reported. The meeting was conducted as a dialogue, with residents rais»»»

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Novinite 1h

Bulgaria and Ukraine Seal 10-Year Security Deal as PM Met With Zelensky in Kyiv

The visit of Acting Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov to Kyiv resulted in the signing of a long-term security agreement between Bulgaria and Ukraine, set to last at least ten years. The document, negotiated over an extended period, outlines cooperation across multiple areas, with a strong focus on defen»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Police from Greece, Spain, Bulgaria break Turkish guns-for-drugs network

A cross-border police crackdown in Greece, Spain and Bulgaria has broken a Turkish-led criminal network that allegedly trafficked firearms from the Western Balkans and Turkey into the European Union in exchange for cannabis from Spain much of which ended up in Greece, officials said Monday. The Eur»»»

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Sana 1h

Aluminum prices rise after Iranian attacks on major Gulf smelters

London, March 30 (SANA) – Global aluminum prices rose on Monday after attacks targeting two of the world’s largest aluminum smelters in the Gulf, which Iran said it carried out. According to France 24, aluminum prices increased by 4.22 percent, reaching $3,435 per ton, after earlier gains of about »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

UN Peacekeepers in the Crossfire Between Israel and Hezbollah

United Nations peacekeepers, who for decades have served as a buffer between Israel and Lebanon, have seen three of their comrades killed and several others wounded since the latest war erupted between Israel and Hezbollah. Here is an overview of the UN force in south Lebanon, whose mandate expires»»»

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Tanjug 3h

Apostolovic: All actors in EU accession talks must assume responsibility for reforms

BELGRADE - Serbia's Operating Team for EU Accession met in the government building on Monday. The team's chair Danijel Apostolovic, who is also Serbia's chief negotiator in the accession process, noted that all actors in the accession talks must "assume their share of responsibility for delivering »»»

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DW 4h

German public sector tries to reduce reliance on US tech

BusinessGermanyGerman public sector tries to reduce reliance on US techKlaus DeuseZenDis, the German Center for Digital Sovereignty, has created an alternative to US software for public sector agencies in Germany, which are increasingly vulnerable to blackmail under the 2018 US CLOUD act. https://p»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Spain Closes the Country's Airspace to US Planes Involved in the Iran War

Spain has closed its airspace to US planes involved in the Iran war, the defense minister said Monday, marking another step in the government's opposition to US and Israeli involvement in the conflict in the Middle East. The country had already said that the US couldn't use jointly operated militar»»»

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Libya Herald 4h

Ministry of Oil & Gas holds meeting on Nigeria-Niger-Libya Gas Pipeline Project

Libya’s Ministry of Oil and Gas reported yesterday that a meeting of the Committee for the Transcontinental Gas Pipeline (Nigeria-Niger-Libya) project, destined for Europe, was held yesterday at the Ministry of Oil and Gas’ Tripoli headquarters. Technical and economic aspects of the projectThe Mini»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Israeli Death Penalty Bill for Palestinian Murder Convicts Faces Vote

Israel's parliament is expected on Monday to vote on a bill that would make the death penalty a default sentence for Palestinians convicted in military court of killing Israelis, a measure that Israel's European allies say would unfairly target Palestinians under military occupation. The measure in»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Syrian Leader Pledges to Work with Germany on Migration, Recovery

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Monday pledged to work with Germany to enable more Syrians to return home and rebuild their country after its devastating civil war, as he made a historic visit to Berlin. Europe's top economy is home to the largest Syrian diaspora in the European Union at more t»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 5h

Bulgarian Parliament Chair to Join Second Bucha Summit in Ukraine

Bulgarian National Assembly Chair Raya Nazaryan will participate in the Second Bucha Summit in Ukraine on March 31, the Assembly's press service said on Monday. The meeting, organized by the Verkhovna Rada (the parliament) of Ukraine, will be attended by speakers and leadership members of national »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 5h

Court Denies Interior Ministry Access to Personal Data Collected with Toll Cameras

The Supreme Administrative Court (SAC) has declared null and void provisions of a government instruction which regulates the Interior Ministry's access to toll cameras. The SAC ruled that the provisions violate data protection rules. The ruling was published on the Court's website on Monday. It may»»»

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Business-review 5h

INVENIO Partners announces first closing of Fund III, targeting Southeast European growth champions

INVENIO Partners, the Sofia-based private equity fund manager focused on Southeast Europe, today announced the first closing of INVENIO Partners Fund III. The closing follows the successful deployment of Fund II (EUR 55 million) and underscores investor confidence in the firm’s differentiated strat»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 6h

Police Arrest in Sofia Leader of International Arms Trafficking Ring in Europol-coordinated Operation

The General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (GDCOC) has arrested in Sofia the leader of an international criminal network trafficking weapons in exchange for cannabis in a special operation coordinated by Europol, the GDCOC’s press center reported here on Monday. The operation, codenamed »»»

bta.bg
The Peninsula 6h

EU ups mackerel quotas to match UK despite overfishing concerns

Brussels, Belgium: The EU upped the amount of mackerel that can be fished out of the North Atlantic Monday, sidestepping environmental concerns to match quotas set by Britain, Norway and other rival fishing nations. Scientists say overfishing poses an existential threat to the Northeast Atlantic ma»»»

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Naharnet 6h

Trump has 'no problem' with Russian oil tanker bringing relief to Cuba despite blockade

President Donald Trump on Sunday night said he has "no problem" with a Russian oil tanker off the coast of Cuba delivering relief to the island, which has been brought to its knees by a U.S. oil blockade. "We have a tanker out there. We don't mind having somebody get a boatload because they need … »»»

Novinite 6h

Half of Bulgarian Holiday Rentals Set to Vanish from Airbnb and Booking Under New EU Rules

From May 20, 2026, around half of Bulgarian short-term rental listings are expected to disappear from platforms such as Airbnb and Booking, as new EU rules on digital registration and data exchange come into force. The information was reported by TravelNews, citing Boris Pavlov, chairman of the Bul»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 6h

Interior Minister Claims Prosecutor Rusinova Travelled with Wanted Figure Petyo Petrov

There is a recorded trip in 2021 during which Sofia City Prosecutor Emilia Rusinova crossed the Bulgaria–North Macedonia border at Zlatarevo in the same car as Petyo ["the Euro"] Petrov, caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev said at a briefing to journalists on Monday. "The silence of Prosecutor »»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Aluminium prices jump after Gulf attacks

London: Aluminium prices climbed around six percent in early trading on Monday after Iran attacked two major plants in the Gulf that produce the widely used metal, raising concerns over supply disruptions. Gains later reduced, though prices were still up 4.2 percent at $3,435 per tonne on the Londo»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Serbia secures new three-month extension of Russian gas deal

Belgrade: Serbia has secured another three-month extension of its gas deal with Russia, President Aleksandar Vucic said Monday after a call with Vladimir Putin, as Belgrade seeks a longer-term agreement. The Balkan nation remains heavily dependent on Russian gas, but has failed to secure a longer c»»»

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UPI 7h

Myanmar's General Min Aung Hlaing set to become president - UPI.com

Soon-to-be ex-Commander-in-Chief of Myanmar's armed forces, Gen. Min Aung Hlaing was nominated Monday as the front-running candidate for president in the country's new "civilian adminstration," following five years of emergency military rule. File photo by Alexander Zemlianichenko/EPA March 30 (UPI»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 8h

One Death in Three Could Be Averted in Bulgaria, Think-Tank Says

A considerable percentage of deaths in Bulgaria could be averted through treatment or prevention. Latest estimates show that the country has the fifth highest avoidable mortality rate in the European Union. Eurostat data for 2023 indicate that Bulgaria's healthcare policy is ineffective and the qua»»»

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RT 8h

EU in need of ‘urgent repair’ – Polish president

Polish President Karol Nawrocki has said the EU “needs urgent repair” and criticized self-defeating energy and migration policies imposed on member states by unelected bureaucrats as well as a growing ideological slant within the bloc. A poll by Eurobazooka late last year indicated that 25% of Poli»»»

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Kathimerini 8h

Greek-built ERMIS nanosatellites set for SpaceX launch

Three ERMIS nanosatellites built in Greece are scheduled for launch into space on Monday, where they will be placed into orbit at an altitude of 500 kilometers. The satellites — developed by the Department of Aerospace Science and Technology (AST) at the University of Athens – are set to lift off a»»»

ekathimerini.com
Al Awsat 8h

Aluminium Prices Jump after Gulf Attacks

Aluminium prices climbed around six percent in early trading on Monday after Iran attacked two major plants in the Gulf that produce the widely used metal, raising concerns over supply disruptions. Gains later reduced, though prices were still up 4.2 percent at $3,435 per ton on the London Metal Ex»»»

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IENE en 9h

IENE Comment No 65 - As the Middle East War continues unabated Europe Is Confronted with Its Worst Energy Crisis, with the EU Unable to Formulate Cohesive Response

IENE Comment No 65 - As the Middle East War continues unabated Europe Is Confronted with Its Worst Energy Crisis, with the EU Unable to Formulate Cohesive Response - Institute of Energy for South-East Europe About UsMission and VisionBackgroundAnnual ReportArticles of AssociationBoard of GovernorsO»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 9h

Media Review: March 30

Television and radio coverage on Monday is largely dominated by the conflict in the Middle East and its impact on Bulgaria’s economy, as well as the measures the Bulgarian Government is taking to address the price increases. In contrast, print media do not focus on a single topic; their coverage is»»»

bta.bg
RT 9h

Battle for Hungary: EU attacks on Orban are a sign of worse things to come

About a century ago – between those two World Wars which Europeans have generously given to the history of humanity – there was a joke about Hungary: It was a monarchy without a king and a landlocked country ruled by an admiral. It was funny because it was true. Nowadays, though, we have proudly ad»»»

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Gulf News 10h

Middle East war: Global economic fallout, what's going on

Oil prices rose and Asian stocks fell on Monday as the Middle East war escalated, with Yemen's Houthi rebels entering the conflict and investors increasingly concerned that the United States would send in ground troops. Asian stock markets fell between one and three percent, and European markets op»»»

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UPI 10h

Projectile kills UNIFIL peacekeeper in southern Lebanon - UPI.com

United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon vehicles patrol in Wazzani village, southern Lebanon, in September 2024. On Monday, U.N. officials announced that a UNIFIL peacekeeper from Indonesia was killed Sunday night when a projectile exploded in southern Lebanon. File Photo by EPA-EFE March 30 (UPI) »»»

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Novinite 10h

Survey Snapshot: "Progressive Bulgaria" Tops GERB, Five Parties Enter Parliament

A new representative survey conducted by the “Alpha Research” agency and financed by the Bulgarian National Radio outlines the current political landscape ahead of a potential 52nd National Assembly, showing five formations comfortably above the electoral threshold and significant shifts in voter p»»»

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24 News Agency 10h

Kyrgyzstani Nurgazy Bagyshbekov wins silver at Jiu-Jitsu Tournament in USA - | 24.KG

On March 25, in Orlando, Florida, Kyrgyz athlete Nurgazy Bagyshbekov won a silver medal at one of the largest Brazilian jiu-jitsu tournaments, the IBJJF Pan American Championship, held under the auspices of the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation. The WNG Secretariat reported. According to»»»

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Al Awsat 10h

WTO Suffers Fresh Blow as Reform Push Hits a Wall at Cameroon Meeting

World Trade Organization talks broke up with no agreement on Monday on a plan for reform or even on extending a moratorium on e-commerce, piling more pressure on the trade body that finds itself increasingly sidelined by economic nationalism. The four-day ministerial talks in Cameroon's capital Yao»»»

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Al Awsat 11h

Airlines Face Fare Dilemma as Fuel Spike Threatens Travel Demand

Global airlines have begun to hike fares and cut capacity to cope with the sudden surge in the oil price, but the industry's ability to remain profitable may depend on whether consumers pull back on flying as gasoline costs threaten household budgets. Before the US-Israeli conflict with Iran began »»»

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The Peninsula 11h

Over 500 transactions recorded by land transport sector from Feb 28 to Mar 28

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s land transport sector demonstrated remarkable growth from February 28 to March 28 with the Ministry of Transport (MoT) executing more than 500 transactions. In a post on its X platform, yesterday the Ministry stated MoT’s Land Transport Affairs continues providing its services »»»

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Novinite 12h

Zmeevo Range Could Become Bulgaria’s First Drone Testing Hub for NATO-Grade Systems

The Zmeevo military training ground is being considered for transformation into a specialized site for testing drone technologies, according to Vladislav Shekerov, acting head of the Defense Institute. Speaking to the Bulgarian National Radio, he outlined plans to establish a laboratory at the rang»»»

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BNE 12h

EV sales overtake petrol vehicles in EU for first time

Sales of EVs overtook standard petrol cars in the EU for the first time in December 2025, marking a milestone in the bloc’s transition to cleaner transport and reducing its reliance on oil imports, according to data published by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. »»»

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BNE 12h

EV sales overtake petrol vehicles in EU for first time

Sales of EVs overtook standard petrol cars in the EU for the first time in December 2025, marking a milestone in the bloc’s transition to cleaner transport and reducing its reliance on oil imports, according to data published by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. »»»

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BNE 12h

EV sales overtake petrol vehicles in EU for first time

Sales of EVs overtook standard petrol cars in the EU for the first time in December 2025, marking a milestone in the bloc’s transition to cleaner transport and reducing its reliance on oil imports, according to data published by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. »»»

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BNE 12h

EV sales overtake petrol vehicles in EU for first time

Sales of EVs overtook standard petrol cars in the EU for the first time in December 2025, marking a milestone in the bloc’s transition to cleaner transport and reducing its reliance on oil imports, according to data published by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. »»»

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BNE 12h

EV sales overtake petrol vehicles in EU for first time

Sales of EVs overtook standard petrol cars in the EU for the first time in December 2025, marking a milestone in the bloc’s transition to cleaner transport and reducing its reliance on oil imports, according to data published by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. »»»

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BNE 12h

EV sales overtake petrol vehicles in EU for first time

Sales of EVs overtook standard petrol cars in the EU for the first time in December 2025, marking a milestone in the bloc’s transition to cleaner transport and reducing its reliance on oil imports, according to data published by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. »»»

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BNE 12h

EV sales overtake petrol vehicles in EU for first time

Sales of EVs overtook standard petrol cars in the EU for the first time in December 2025, marking a milestone in the bloc’s transition to cleaner transport and reducing its reliance on oil imports, according to data published by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. »»»

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BNE 12h

EV sales overtake petrol vehicles in EU for first time

Sales of EVs overtook standard petrol cars in the EU for the first time in December 2025, marking a milestone in the bloc’s transition to cleaner transport and reducing its reliance on oil imports, according to data published by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 12h

EV sales overtake petrol vehicles in EU for first time

Sales of EVs overtook standard petrol cars in the EU for the first time in December 2025, marking a milestone in the bloc’s transition to cleaner transport and reducing its reliance on oil imports, according to data published by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 12h

EV sales overtake petrol vehicles in EU for first time

Sales of EVs overtook standard petrol cars in the EU for the first time in December 2025, marking a milestone in the bloc’s transition to cleaner transport and reducing its reliance on oil imports, according to data published by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. »»»

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Actmedia 12h

FDI stock per capita doubles over a decade to EUR 6,500 in 2024

Foreign direct investment (FDI) stock per capita in Romania has doubled over the past decade, from around EUR 3,000 in 2013 to over EUR 6,500 in 2024, but the country still lags behind its potential compared with other Central and Eastern European economies, where the indicator exceeds EUR 10,000-2»»»

Actmedia 12h

Ambassador Mitu: Moldova aims to make EU path appealing to Transnistria's population

The process of the Republic of Moldova's accession to the European Union could also definitively resolve the Transnistrian issue, says the country's new ambassador to Romania, Mihai Mitu.In an interview with AGERPRES, he stated that the authorities in Chisinau will include the population on the lef»»»