In 2025, the volume of gross domestic product (GDP) in the construction sector of Kyrgyzstan reached 438.5 billion soms. The figure was announced by Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev at a meeting of the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, Housing and Communal Services of t»»»

In 2026, landscaping efforts in Bishkek will be significantly expanded. About 2 million annual flowers will be planted across flowerbeds, parks, public gardens, and along the city’s central streets. According to the press service of Bishkek City Hall, the municipal enterprise Bishkekzelenstroi has »»»

MINSK (Sputnik) - The treacherous attack by Israel with the US's support on Iran is unacceptable, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Wednesday. "The treacherous attack by Israel with the support of the United States on Iran is ... unacceptable to us. Moreover, as a result of this att»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine lost up to 290 soldiers killed or injured in combat against Russia's Battlegroup Tsentr over the past day, in addition to losses in manpower and equipment on other fronts, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday. "The losses of the Ukrainian armed forces amounted t»»»

Dubai: Fujairah International Airport has joined hands with Oman-based airline SalamAir to operate special charter flights to help travellers return home amid ongoing regional tensions. The flights will run on March 4 and 5, 2026, with a stop in Muscat. From there, passengers can travel onwards to »»»

The US dollar continued its rise against the Egyptian pound during trading on Tuesday, officially surpassing the LE50 mark in several banks operating in the local market. It made a new increase of approximately 20 piasters compared to Monday’s trading levels, amidst rapid movements in the exchange »»»

Bulgaria faces heightened risks from the escalating conflict in the Middle East, particularly the strikes on Iran, which former President Rumen Radev has described as a direct threat to national security. In a post on his Facebook page, Radev criticized the caretaker government under Prime Minister»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation, KAHRAMAA, has warned the public against parking vehicles in front of electrical substations. In a post on X, Kahramaa said the practice is strictly prohibited as it directly obstructs emergency and scheduled maintenance activities. I»»»

“I believe the Government is failing the state and its citizens because at this stage it is acting more like a tour operator company,” said Borislav Gutsanov, MP from the parliamentary group of BSP – United Left, commenting on the caretaker Cabinet’s actions regarding the situation in the Middle Ea»»»

The National Center for Wildlife (NCW) reaffirmed its commitment to protecting wildlife and preserving natural habitats, recognizing this responsibility as essential to nature conservation and ecosystem sustainability in Saudi Arabia. This observance aligns with World Wildlife Day, marked annually »»»

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez hit back on Wednesday at US President Donald Trump's criticisms of Madrid's refusal to let US planes use its bases to attack Iran. "The position of the government of Spain can be summed up in four words: no to war," he said in a televised address, a day after Tr»»»

Trebinje Mayor Mirko Ćurić hosted a reception yesterday for the cast and crew of the short film Nuances, which addresses peer violence, and pledged support for the talented young residents in their future projects. The film has sparked strong reactions from audiences in Trebinje and is the result o»»»

This photo, taken Wednesday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in central Seoul after the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index plunged more than 12 percent to close at 5,093.54 amid mounting concerns over the economic fallout from the escalating Middle East conflict. Photo by Yonhap Seoul »»»

Rep. Cheon Jun-ho (R) of the ruling Democratic Party and Rep. Yoo Sang-beom of the main opposition People Power Party shake hands during their talks at the National Assembly in western Seoul on Wednesday. Photo by Yonhap The ruling Democratic Party (DP) and the main opposition People Power Party (P»»»

“I am more fearful than ever after this briefing that we may be putting boots on the ground” in Iran, Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal told reporters, referencing a closed-door White House meeting. He voiced consternation about White House officials being at odds over the goals of Operation Ep»»»

Approximately €630 million will be available in 2026 for those applying to the EIC Accelerator, a Horizon Europe funding program that provides support to startups and SMEs, says Ovidiu Mihăilă, founder of fundingloop, a consulting company for deep-tech businesses interested in accelerating innovati»»»

Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov stated at the start of the government meeting that Bulgaria’s fuel deliveries remain uninterrupted despite the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The country imports oil and petroleum products from regions not currently affected by hostilities, and there is no phys»»»

Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan Marlen Mamataliev has disclosed the salaries received by members of Parliament. He made the statement during a parliamentary session. According to him, the official salary of a deputy of the Zhogorku Kenesh amounts to 58,432 soms. In addition, each MP ha»»»

It would be a good idea for President Iliana Iotova to convene a Consultative Council for National Security, There Is Such a People (TISP) MP Stanislav Balabanov told journalists in Parliament here on Wednesday. His comment was prompted by the situation in the Middle East. As a conservative party, »»»

Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov told the media before the start of the Council of Ministers on Wednesday that Bulgaria has sufficient fuel reserves in the State Reserve, and fuel station owners have also confirmed that they have adequate supplies and that the market remains calm. According to»»»

Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz threatened on Wednesday to assassinate any Iranian leader picked to succeed supreme leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israeli strikes on Tehran. "Any leader selected by the Iranian terror regime to continue leading the plan for Israel's destruction, thr»»»

US President Donald Trump’s order to attack Iran has drawn mixed reactions among Americans, with polls showing a clear public split and statements from lawmakers exposing divisions within both the Republican and Democratic parties. Trump claimed the joint US-Israeli military campaign, launched on S»»»

Dubai: Business activity across the UAE’s non-oil private sector strengthened in February, reaching its fastest pace in a year as companies reported rising demand, strong new orders and improving supply chain conditions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The S&P Global U»»»

South Korea’s equity market has recorded the steepest decline in its history as the widening fallout from the US-Israeli war on Iran rippled across global financial markets. According to multiple local sources, the benchma»»»

Russia’s service sector PMI lost momentum in February as growth in services eased and manufacturing remained in contraction, according to S&P Global, with inflationary pressures still elevated despite cooling from January’s VAT-driven spike.  (chart)  »»»

Dubai: Hundreds of Iranians have begun crossing into neighbouring Turkey as fears grow in Tehran amid the escalating Middle East conflict. Families and individuals were seen arriving at the Kapikoy land border crossing in eastern Turkey, describing a tense and uncertain situation back home. Some tr»»»

Today, March 4, two repatriation flights from Jeddah to Bishkek and Jeddah to Osh are transporting more than 200 citizens to Kyrgyzstan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. According to the ministry, the Jeddah—Bishkek flight is carrying 90 citizens, while the Jeddah—Os»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) has stated that 'Bard Al Agoz' brings the last cold waves of the winter season to the country, causing a sudden drop in temperatures. A local term used to describe the last cold spell at the end of winter, Bard Al Agoz refers to a sharp decline in»»»

Strikes against Iran pose a real risk to Bulgaria's security, and the passive behaviour of the caretaker government, which downplays the risks and fails to take the necessary measures in such situations, is a cause for concern, former President (2017–2026) Rumen Radev wrote on Facebook on Wednesday»»»

The Vazrazhdane party has called on President Iliana Iotova to convene the National Security Consultative Council (NSCC), leader Kostadin Kostadinov told the media in Parliament on Wednesday. Kostadinov claimed that Iotova's refusal to convene the Council indicates that something is being concealed»»»

Dubai and Abu Dhabi stocks tumbled on Wednesday as they reopened after a two-day halt following Iran's unprecedented wave of missile and drone attacks on the Gulf nation on Sunday. The closure froze trading in billions of dollars' worth of listed assets as investors awaited clarity on the scale of »»»

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has delivered a strong rebuttal to US President Donald Trump's threat to end trade with Spain by declaring his opposition to war and what he called the "breakdown of international law". In a 10-minute televised address Sánchez reflected on the wars in Ukraine an»»»

Abu Dhabi: The US Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the US Consulate in Dubai have been closed, and services cannot be provided in those facilities until further notice, the US Embassy announced in a social media post on Wednesday. The announcement comes amid the blatant Iranian aggression on the country. F»»»

Dubai: Kannada actor Yash has postponed the release of his upcoming film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups. The movie, which was earlier scheduled to hit theatres on March 19 clashing with Bollywood blockbuster Dhurandhar 2, will now be released worldwide on June 4, 2026. The makers said the decisi»»»

A group of prominent cultural figures from Kyrgyzstan and the CIS countries sent a letter to the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, asking him to support the production of a historical documentary film about the city of Frunze and the Soviet era. The letter was signed by People’s and »»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Interior has warned against gathering or being present at accident sites, filming them, or sharing videos related to ongoing developments, in compliance with regulations and laws and to avoid legal repercussions. The Ministry also stressed that all pieces of information must b»»»

Israel expanded its air strikes in Lebanon on Wednesday, targeting the area around the presidential palace near Beirut and other areas south of the capital as well as strongholds of the Iran-backed Hezbollah party, killing at least 11 people. Lebanon was drawn into the Middle East war on Monday whe»»»

Dubai: Operations at Jebel Ali Port, the Middle East’s largest maritime hub, continue without disruption despite heightened geopolitical tensions across the region, according to DP World. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The global ports and logistics operator said all »»»

Dubai: Trading across the UAE’s main stock exchanges resumes today after regulators imposed a two day suspension designed to shield markets from sharp volatility during a period of escalating geopolitical tensions across the Middle East. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Cyber Security Council has warned the public about the growing spread of artificial intelligence-generated videos that may appear highly realistic and potentially misleading. In a statement shared on its official social media accounts, the council urged individuals to verify the »»»

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An agricultural census will be conducted in Kyrgyzstan from March 20 to April 10. Elmira Alymkulova, chief of staff of the National Statistical Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic, announced on Birinchi Radio. According to her, such an event is held once every ten years and is nationwide. However, a c»»»

The body of a young man was discovered in Nookat district of Osh region, law enforcement agency reported. According to the police, on February 20, 2026, the district police department received a report via the 112 emergency service. The information indicated that a resident of Kok-Bel village, 20, »»»

The first group of Bulgarian citizens evacuated from the Middle East is expected to land at Varna Airport later on Wednesday, Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said before a regular meeting of the Cabinet. Gurov thanked the ministers of foreign affairs, transport, and tourism, along with their teams and »»»

Pakistan has asked Saudi Arabia to route oil supplies through the Red Sea port of Yanbu after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted shipping, the petroleum ministry said in a press release on Wednesday. The request comes as war in the Middle East has disrupted shipping through the Strait of»»»

Dubai: Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Defence of Saudi Arabia Major General Turki Al Maliki announced early Wednesday that nine drones were intercepted and destroyed immediately upon entering the Kingdom's airspace. The announcement was made in a statement issued by Major General Al Mali»»»

Doha, Qatar: In light of the evolving situation in the Middle East, the Nepal Embassy has urged its nationals currently in Qatar to register their details through a dedicated online portal. In a statement, the Nepal Embassy said the data collection aims to collate essential information to enhance p»»»

The Bishkek City Hall has developed a draft resolution «On the Regulation of Municipal Parking and Parking Lots in the City.» The document has been submitted to the City Council for consideration. Key points of the draft: According to the City Hall, a differentiated (zonal) pricing system is propos»»»

A drone was shot down on Wednesday near Baghdad's international airport, a day after a similar attack on the facility, two security sources told AFP. "A drone was downed near Baghdad airport, with no casualties or material damage reported," an Iraqi security source said. Another security source in »»»