Bulgarian News Agency 9m

Media Review: March 18

OVERVIEW The upcoming early parliamentary elections are the topic present in all media outlets. POLITICS According to a poll commissioned by bTV, conducted by Market Links and published by Trud, the Bulgarian Nartional Radio (BNR), and Dnevnik.bg, five political formations will gain the necessary 4»»»

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Gulf News 54m

Trump weighs riskiest Iran mission yet: Race to seize nuclear fuel

Dubai: As the war with Iran intensifies, US President Donald Trump is increasingly focused on what may be the most dangerous decision of the conflict — whether to launch a ground operation to seize or destroy Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium. Repeatedly over recent days, Trump has argued»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Caretaker Government Approves Compensations to Households for Rising Fuel Prices

The caretaker government has approved a decision to provide additional funding to the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy of Bulgaria to introduce a temporary programme compensating households for rising fuel prices, caretaker Labour and Social Policy Minister Hasan Ademov and caretaker Finance Mi»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Denitsa Simeonova Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria for Vratsa 6th Constituency

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»»»

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Novinite 2h

Payment Innovation and Consumer Trust in Real-Money Casinos

In the fast-paced world of digital news, we constantly track advancements that impact daily life – from political shifts to technological breakthroughs. One area where innovation and consumer confidence are inextricably linked is online payments, particularly within the real-money casino sector. As»»»

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Actmedia 3h

Romania obtains Formal Opinion of Economic and Development Analysis Committee

Romania has obtained the Formal Opinion of the Economic and Development Review Committee (EDRC) of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), according to a press release from the Ministry of Finance.According to the cited source, the adoption of the Formal Opinion confirms »»»

BNE 3h

"No oil, no money," Orban tells Ukraine

“No oil. No money.” Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban continues to take a hard line on dropping his veto on the disbursement of the €90bn EU loan agreed in December, as Brussels comes up with a face saving solution to end the impasse. »»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Iran to Hold Funeral for Slain Security Chief as It Vows Vengeance

Iran will hold a funeral Wednesday for its security chief Ali Larijani as it vowed revenge, firing off a wave of missiles at Israel after it killed the powerful figure in an air strike. A barrage of Iranian missiles killed two people near Israel's commercial hub Tel Aviv, while Gulf nations interce»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Chinese University Tells Students to 'Fall in Love' During Spring Break

A Chinese university is urging students to "enjoy the flowers, fall in love" during their mid-term break, an unusual directive in a nation obsessed with getting good grades, as authorities seek new ways to spur marriages and domestic consumption. "See the flowers and enjoy romance" is the theme for»»»

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France24 3h

Iran to hold funeral for security chief Larijani amid revenge attacks on Israel

Iran will on Wednesday hold a funeral for former security chief Ali Larijani, who died in an Israeli strike on Tuesday, while the Revolutionary Guards said they had launched missiles at central Israel as retaliation for his killing. Two people were killed by Iranian missiles near Isr»»»

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France24 3h

Who was Ali Larijani, Iran’s security chief killed in an Israeli air strike?

Iran's Supreme National Security Council late on Tuesday confirmed Israeli claims that the country's security chief Ali Larijani had been killed. Larijani, a long-time regime insider, rose to prominence after Ayatollah Ali Khamanei’s death, becoming one of the country’s key figures in the war again»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

US, South Korea to Build Largest AI Data Center in Seoul

A Nvidia-backed US startup and a Korean conglomerate announced plans on Tuesday to build an artificial intelligence data center that will reportedly be the largest in South Korea. The Trump administration hailed the deal as a win for its AI export program as it races against China for dominance in »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Caretaker Government Reviews Advisory Body Posts and EU Meeting Reports

The caretaker government will discuss draft decisions on appointing chairs of several consultative bodies to the Council of Ministers, the government press service said on Wednesday. The bodies include the Council for Economic Analyses, the National Council for Prevention and Protection from Domest»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Tesla, LG Energy confirm $4.3-billion battery production project in the US

Tesla and LG Energy Solution (LGES, a subsidiary of LG Chem) recently confirmed a major partnership for US battery production — focusing on energy storage rather than vehicle batteries. The US Department of the Interior announced this as part of the Indo-Pacific Energy Security Summit results in Ma»»»

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BNE 5h

Colombia-Ecuador relations hit new low over border bombing row

Colombia and Ecuador were plunged into a fresh diplomatic crisis after President Gustavo Petro accused Quito of conducting aerial bombings on Colombian soil, claiming security forces discovered the charred remains of 27 people near the border, an allegation flatly rejected by Ecuadorean President D»»»

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BNE 5h

Colombia-Ecuador relations hit new low over border bombing row

Colombia and Ecuador were plunged into a fresh diplomatic crisis after President Gustavo Petro accused Quito of conducting aerial bombings on Colombian soil, claiming security forces discovered the charred remains of 27 people near the border, an allegation flatly rejected by Ecuadorean President D»»»

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BNE 5h

Colombia-Ecuador relations hit new low over border bombing row

Colombia and Ecuador were plunged into a fresh diplomatic crisis after President Gustavo Petro accused Quito of conducting aerial bombings on Colombian soil, claiming security forces discovered the charred remains of 27 people near the border, an allegation flatly rejected by Ecuadorean President D»»»

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BNE 5h

Straits of Hormuz partially open under the new friendly country permit system

Iran has reportedly mined the deeper waters in the southern stretch of the Straits of Hormuz to force traffic to sail close to the northern shore, as traffic partially resumes under an informal permit system. The mines hav»»»

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BNE 5h

Straits of Hormuz partially open under the new friendly country permit system

Iran has reportedly mined the deeper waters in the southern stretch of the Straits of Hormuz to force traffic to sail close to the northern shore, as traffic partially resumes under an informal permit system. The mines hav»»»

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BNE 5h

Straits of Hormuz partially open under the new friendly country permit system

Iran has reportedly mined the deeper waters in the southern stretch of the Straits of Hormuz to force traffic to sail close to the northern shore, as traffic partially resumes under an informal permit system. The mines hav»»»

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BNE 5h

Straits of Hormuz partially open under the new friendly country permit system

Iran has reportedly mined the deeper waters in the southern stretch of the Straits of Hormuz to force traffic to sail close to the northern shore, as traffic partially resumes under an informal permit system. The mines hav»»»

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BNE 5h

Straits of Hormuz partially open under the new friendly country permit system

Iran has reportedly mined the deeper waters in the southern stretch of the Straits of Hormuz to force traffic to sail close to the northern shore, as traffic partially resumes under an informal permit system. The mines hav»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 5h

Straits of Hormuz partially open under the new friendly country permit system

Iran has reportedly mined the deeper waters in the southern stretch of the Straits of Hormuz to force traffic to sail close to the northern shore, as traffic partially resumes under an informal permit system. The mines hav»»»

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BNE 5h

Straits of Hormuz partially open under the new friendly country permit system

Iran has reportedly mined the deeper waters in the southern stretch of the Straits of Hormuz to force traffic to sail close to the northern shore, as traffic partially resumes under an informal permit system. The mines hav»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 5h

Straits of Hormuz partially open under the new friendly country permit system

Iran has reportedly mined the deeper waters in the southern stretch of the Straits of Hormuz to force traffic to sail close to the northern shore, as traffic partially resumes under an informal permit system. The mines hav»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 5h

Straits of Hormuz partially open under the new friendly country permit system

Iran has reportedly mined the deeper waters in the southern stretch of the Straits of Hormuz to force traffic to sail close to the northern shore, as traffic partially resumes under an informal permit system. The mines hav»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 5h

US told Turkey war on Iran would take four days, says Brookings academic

The US told Turkey through official channels that the war on Iran would only take four days, Asli Aydintasbas, a Washington DC-based Turkey expert, said during an interview on March 15. In an echo of the wid»»»

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BNE 6h

US told Turkey war on Iran would take four days, says Brookings academic

The US told Turkey through official channels that the war on Iran would only take four days, Asli Aydintasbas, a Washington DC-based Turkey expert, said during an interview on March 15. In an echo of the wid»»»

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Jordan Times 6h

German investment 'bazooka' off target, economists warn

FRANKFURT, Germany — Increased German government debt spending designed to boost infrastructure investment is being misused, economists charged Tuesday, warning that Berlin risked wasting a chance to revive its moribund economy.Chancellor Friedrich Merz last year vowed to borrow and spend hundreds »»»

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Jordan Times 6h

Arab Potash adjusts export logistics amid Red Sea shipping disruptions

AMMAN — The Arab Potash Company (APC) has implemented a series of logistical measures to keep its export operations on track despite ongoing disruptions to maritime navigation in the Red Sea and mounting geopolitical tensions affecting global shipping, CEO said.In remarks to The Jordan Times, CEO o»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Dubai court orders woman to repay Dh421,848 to ex-husband in property dispute

Dubai: A Dubai court has ordered a woman to pay Dh421,848.38 to her former husband, along with 5 per cent annual legal interest, in a dispute over a jointly owned property purchased during their marriage. The case centres on a residential unit located in Dubai which the couple bought in January 201»»»

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Gulf News 10h

Energy’s next breakthrough: How long-duration storage could solve the renewable puzzle

Unlike short-duration batteries like lithium-ion, which handle quick bursts, long-duration energy storage (LDES) includes pumped hydro, compressed air, flow batteries, thermal storage, and gravity-based systems. This solution offers a number of benefits: it raises reliability of energy and system f»»»

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Gulf News 11h

UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed strongly condemns continued Iranian terrorist attacks on the UAE , extends sincere condolences to victims’ families

Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, expressed his sincere condolences and deep sympathy to the families of the victims of Iran’s unprovoked terrorist attacks targeting the UAE. The victims, who lost their lives as a result of these »»»

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UPI 13h

House oversight committee subpoenas AG Pam Bondi for April 14 deposition - UPI.com

Attorney General Pam Bondi looks on during a House Judiciary Committee hearing in the Rayburn House Office Building near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on February 11. The House Committee on Government Oversight and Reform subpoenaed her Tuesday to give a deposition in April on the Jeffrey E»»»

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Ya Libnan 15h

US encouraging Syrian action against Hezbollah, but Damascus is hesitant, Reuters – Ya Libnan

Share: PHOTO- Smoke rises after an Israeli strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, Lebanon, March 10, 2026. REUTERS/Raghed Waked/File Photo Summary By Feras Dalatey, Maya Gebeily and Timour Azhari SUMMARY So»»»

Al Awsat 16h

The Full Story of Lebanon’s Initiative for Negotiations with Israel and its Challenges

Authorities in Lebanon now see little option but to seek a humanitarian truce during the upcoming Eid al-Fitr, after ceasefire efforts in the war between Israel and Hezbollah collapsed against entrenched positions on both sides. Israel is demanding Hezbollah’s “complete surrender” before halting op»»»

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Naharnet 18h

Aoun says Israeli attacks on army contradict with calls for it to extend state authority

President Joseph Aoun made two phone calls Tuesday to Minister of National Defense Michel Menassa and Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal, offering his condolences for the death of three soldiers in the South as a result of an Israeli airstrike on the Zibdine-Nabatieh road. Aoun strongly condemn»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 18h

Health Forum to Focus on Public Attitudes, Policy Solutions on March 18

A forum entitled "Priority: Health - from Public Perceptions to Policy Solutions", organized by the Bulgarian Medical Association (BMA), will be held on Wednesday. The findings of a nationally representative survey conducted by Research Center Trend and commissioned by BMA will be presented. The st»»»

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RT 18h

Epstein-linked US mogul lectures on Antichrist on Vatican doorstep

US-German billionaire Peter Thiel, a co-founder of PayPal and Palantir Technologies, is holding a controversial series of lectures on the Antichrist in Rome this week, prompting criticism from Vatican-linked officials and institutions, according to multiple media reports. Thiel continues to face sc»»»

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UPI 22h

Experts warn of drone risks if Korean ship joins Hormuz mission - UPI.com

The 28th 300-strong Cheonghae Unit departs for the Gulf of Aden to combat piracy off Somalia aboard the 4,400-ton ship. Photo by YONHAP / EPA March 16 (Asia Today) -- Military experts say South Korea would need a layered anti-drone defense system if the Cheonghae Unit is deployed near the Strait of»»»

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Business-review 22h

COBRA II — On Duty. COBRA II Armoured Vehicles in Service, Romanian Production Set to Begin

The first batch of the 1,059 COBRA II 4×4 armoured vehicles ordered by Romania is already in operational service with Land Forces units. The 276 vehicles were received, and now being transferred from the 84th Maintenance and Reception Centre in Bucharest, and being distributed to operational units »»»

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Gulf News 23h

Flights resumed in hours — but what does recovery look like for UAE, Gulf aviation?

Dubai: Airlines across the UAE and wider Gulf are steadily rebuilding operations, with flights resuming almost immediately after recent disruptions, signalling early resilience in one of the world’s most connected aviation hubs. An extraordinary 1.4 million passengers have been served through the U»»»

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Gulf News 23h

UAE rejects characterisation of Iran’s attacks as ‘retaliatory’, affirms its inherent right to self-defence before Human Rights Council

The UAE reaffirmed its categorical rejection of any justifications put forward by the Iranian government regarding the hostile escalation against countries in the region, stressing that such claims are merely attempts to mislead the international community in an effort to justify its unprovoked and»»»

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Gulf News 1d

AKCEL Holding, XRange to develop Dh1B Golf Entertainment venues in UAE

AKCEL Holding, a Dubai-based diversified conglomerate, has signed a strategic development agreement with XRange Golf Entertainment to develop a network of next-generation golf entertainment venues across the UAE, in a project valued at more than Dh1 billion. The initiative will introduce technology»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1d

Media Review: March 17

POLITICS Capital: The Progressive Bulgaria coalition, associated with former president Rumen Radev, announced the leaders of its parliamentary candidate lists one day before the registration deadline for the upcoming elections, confirming expectations that many nominees would come from his former c»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1d

EUR 33 Mln to Be Allocated to Support Entrepreneurship, Social Economy

The Managing Authority of the Human Resources Development Programme has signed an agreement with the Fund of Funds to roll out financial instruments worth EUR 33 million to support entrepreneurship, develop the social economy, and promote sustainable employment, according to the programme's website»»»

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Sputnik 17.03. 10:40

EU Admits Talks With Russia on Ukraine and Security Are Inevitable

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The EU will need dialogue with Russia on Ukraine and European security in the future, EU Council President Antonio Costa said on Tuesday. "I think that in the future we will need to talk with Russia. Not on energy issues, but on issues of European security and peace in Ukraine. T»»»

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Business-review 17.03. 09:59

BR Analysis | Romania’s startup ecosystem gauging future of EU-US investment ties

Amid escalating geopolitical tensions and a widening capital gap, EU leadership has unveiled a multi-pronged offensive to reclaim technological and financial independence, which could impact the future of startup investments in Romania. By Ovidiu Posirca The urgency is underscored by a stark fundin»»»

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BBC 17.03. 09:46

Zelensky to visit Starmer to sign new Ukraine-UK defence pact

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to visit Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in the UK on Tuesday to agree a new defence partnership aimed at tackling cheap attack drones. Downing Street said the deal would bring together "Ukrainian expertise and the UK's industrial base" to manufacture a»»»

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Gulf News 17.03. 09:32

TheBlock. revolutionises global asset tokenisation with $14.7B issuance pipeline

Dubai: TheBlock., the capital of virtual assets, today announced a major milestone driven by the continued expansion of its ecosystem: the ability to support turnkey real-world asset (RWA) tokenisation, including crowd lending and co-ownership structures, for global distribution. Traditionally, man»»»

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