The April 19 parliamentary elections and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and its effect on fuel prices are the dominant topics in the news media on Monday. POLITICS 24 Chasa daily runs an interview with Trend polling agency head Dimitar Ganev about the upcoming parliamentary elections. In t»»»

Thirty people have been detained under the Ministry of Interior Act in connection with election violations, Deputy Interior Minister Ivan Anchev said during a briefing of the Elections Coordination Council on Monday. Anchev reported that 22 people were detained in Sofia City, three each in the regi»»»

Acting Interior Ministry Secretary General Georgi Kandev reported on Monday on Facebook that up to this date, 27 days before the April 19 upcoming snap elections, 57 investigations in connection with voting have been launched. In the same period leading up to the October 2024 elections, four invest»»»

Speaking to reporters on Monday, caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev said that the Ministry of Interior of Bulgaria can neither confirm nor deny reports that former investigator Petyo "The Euro" Petrov has been detained in Belgrade. Dechev was attending a ceremony in Sofia marking the delivery »»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.4368 dinars for one euro on Monday, which is a slight change relative to Friday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative to t»»»

ABU DHABI - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic paid a surprise visit to the UAE on Sunday, becoming the first European and the third world leader to visit the country following visits by Jordanian King Abdullah II and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi. During the visit, Vucic met with UAE Pre»»»

Israel said on Monday its own forces had misfired artillery that killed an Israeli farmer near the Lebanese frontier, the first Israeli civilian killed in a border conflict being waged in parallel with the war in Iran. Ofer Moskovitz, 60, an avocado farmer in the town of Misgav Am, had spoken with »»»

The Biggest Property Exhibition (DPS) of Dubai Properties officially opens this Wednesday, 25th March, introducing a new concept to the emirate’s thriving real estate market. Unlike traditional property exhibitions that run for a few days, DPS will remain open 365 days a year, bringing together 30+»»»

Dubai: Passengers flying out of Dubai this week are being urged to allow extra time to reach the airport, with Emirates warning of possible delays due to ongoing unstable weather conditions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The airline has advised customers travelling b»»»

The total hourly labour cost in Bulgaria rose by 13.9% in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to the fourth quarter of 2024, according to preliminary data published by National Statistical Institute (NSI) on Monday. The increase was 11.8% in industry and 14.8% in services. The highest annual growt»»»

Geneva: (AFP) The amount of heat trapped by the Earth reached record levels in 2025, with the consequences of such warming feared to last for thousands of years, the UN warned Monday. The 11 hottest years ever recorded were all between 2015 and 2025, the United Nations’ WMO weather and climate agen»»»

New Delhi: India is working to ensure uninterrupted supplies of oil, gas and fertilisers despite disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday, even as two Indian LPG carriers began moving through the strategic waterway, offering some relief amid ongoing tensions.»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received phone calls from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud; Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwai»»»

The induction hobs will be available through retail partners in Romania starting summer 2026, representing a strategic response to local market needs amid an increasingly volatile logistics environment. “Manufacturing at our own factory in Poland is one of Hansa’s strongest competitive advantages i»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters fired a barrage of rockets at a gathering of Israeli soldiers in the vicinity of Naqoura Municipality HQ: Hezbo»»»

Dubai: Jazeera Airways has resumed flights to Dubai, restoring a key route for Kuwait travellers and reopening access to one of the world’s most connected aviation hubs. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The route allows passengers to connect to destinations across Asia,»»»

This year’s edition of the study indicates balanced expectations regarding the market activity – 54% estimate that activity will remain the same in 2026, while more than a third (35%) expect an improvement. Players in Poland are the most optimistic – 67% foresee an increase in market activity –, wh»»»

The UAE air defence systems on 23th March 2026 engaged 7 ballistic missiles and 16 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the onset of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have engaged 352 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,789 UAVs. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading »»»

By March 20, the Ministry of Interior received 105 alerts about violations related to the early parliamentary elections on April 19, and 43 pretrial proceedings were opened, said Vanya Nusheva, electoral matters adviser to the caretaker Prime Minister, speaking at a press conference of the Election»»»

Dhurandhar 2: Explosive, overlong, and obsessed with Ranveer SinghDirector: Aditya DharCast: Ranveer Singh, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, Sanjay Dutt, Rakesh Bedi★★★Kozhikode, Kerala: What really worked for the first installment of Dhurandhar was that Ranveer Singh’s character, an undercove»»»

New Delhi: More than 3.75 lakh (375,000) Indians have returned safely from conflict-hit West Asia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday, as the government intensified efforts to support citizens abroad and manage the wider economic and energy impact of the crisis. Addressing the Lok Sabha, M»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call from HE Kaja Kallas, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission. During the c»»»

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said he would accelerate the dismantling of a US-led international anti-ISIS coalition, in an interview with an Italian newspaper published Monday. The prime minister's comments come as the country finds itself unwillingly drawn into the conflict in the »»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States is showing interest in potential investments in the Nord Stream and Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline projects, George Papadopoulos, former advisor to US President Donald Trump, told RIA Novosti. In his opinion, after the lifting of sanctions, Russian-US cooperatio»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE is expected to see several more days of unsettled weather, with rainfall of varying intensity forecast across different parts of the country until 27 March, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). NCM said the country is being affected by an unstable weather system»»»

The National Board of Tourism (NBT) will mark its twentieth anniversary with a series of events. The anniversary initiative is titled “The 4 Keys to Sustainable Tourism – Culture, Nature, Food and Innovation” and will be carried out in partnership with the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry»»»

The Bear Sanctuary in Belitsa will reopen to visitors on April 1, the park’s management announced. During the spring season, from April to June, it will be open from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., while in the summer months it will operate from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The last guided tour of the day begi»»»

Manila: A new generation of typhoon-resistant wind turbines is taking root in the Philippines — marking not just a technological leap, but a structural shift in the country’s energy future. Spanish firm Acciona Energía has installed the first turbine for its 101-MW Kalayaan 2 wind farm in Laguna, m»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior has emphasized that proper utilization of designated charging spaces helps safeguard the rights of others and demonstrates compliance with traffic laws and etiquette. In a social media post, the ministry said charging spaces are designated for electric and hybr»»»

Fuel prices in Bulgaria have continued their upward trajectory, with diesel seeing the sharpest increase over the past month, according to data from the Fuelo platform cited by BTA. The popular A95 gasoline has risen by 0.07 euros per liter over the last week, marking a 5.11 percent increase. Its p»»»

The Russian government does not resort to obscene language in contacts with other countries, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said. The Financial Times reported last week that French President Emmanuel Macron’s advisers, Emmanuel Bonne and Bertrand Buchwalter, had secretly visited Moscow in Febr»»»

Although 86% of organizations plan to increase their investments in artificial intelligence, only 18% are able to fully leverage this technology, and just one-third have a talent strategy aligned with their AI objectives, according to Accenture’s new report Talent Reinventors: Delivering value with»»»

London: British police said Monday they were investigating a suspected arson attack as an antisemitic hate crime, after volunteer ambulances run by a Jewish organisation were set on fire. Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the burning of four vehicles in north London as a “deeply shocking antise»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior has emphasised the importance of continuing to adhere to approved preventive measures and safety instructions as employees resume on-site work tomorrow, March 24, 2026. The Ministry further stressed the necessity to comply with directives issued by the authorit»»»

eMAG Group has appointed Andreea Mihnea as Vice President of People, a role focused on shaping the organisation’s talent strategy in the context of a dynamic labour market. In her new position, Mihnea will coordinate HR processes and operations across the group’s companies, including eMAG, Fashion »»»

Large-scale cleanup of Ak-Buura River continues in Osh, the Ministry of Emergency Situations’ press service reported. Emergency Situations Minister Kanatbek Chynybaev inspected the progress of the work during a working visit to the southern capital. The ministry has allocated all necessary resource»»»

A citizen of India has been detained in Osh on suspicion of large-scale fraud. The press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the city reported. According to police, officers from the Service for Combating Extremism and Illegal Migration detained the student, 24, as part of Illegal Migrant»»»

Indonesia's president, under fire at home for signing up to US counterpart Donald Trump's so-called "Board of Peace", has insisted his country would not pay the $1 billion joining fee for permanent membership. Jakarta had only committed peacekeeping troops for the initiative, Prabowo Subianto said »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have also hit the facilities of the fuel and energy complex of Ukraine used in the interests of the Ukrainian armed forces, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday. "Operational-tactical aviation, strike unmanned aerial vehicles, missile forces, and a»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia expects Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit this year, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday. "We are waiting for Prime Minister Modi to visit Russia in 2026," Lavrov said in a video message to the participants of the conference Russia and India — »»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s Ministry of Interior has issued a set of safety guidelines for residents as unstable weather, including thunderstorms and hail, affects parts of the country. Authorities urged the public to remain indoors during severe weather and avoid going outside unless absolutely necessary»»»

The traditional Kyrgyz intellectual game toguz korgool was one of the highlights of the Korea Nomad Mind Festival held in South Korea. Kyrgyz Ambassador Aida Ismailova emphasized the importance of preserving nomadic heritage and invited participants to the upcoming World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan. »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports fierce clashes in the town of Markaba as Israeli Merkava tanks advance under cover of artillery fire and mac»»»

Washington, March 23 (SANA) Gold prices dropped sharply on Monday, falling more than 5% to their lowest level in nearly four months as markets anticipated higher global interest rates amid persistent inflation concerns. According to CNBC, spot gold declined by 5.5% to $4,236.89 per ounce, marking t»»»

The Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the missile attacks against the Ras Laffan LNG plant in Qatar, which caused significant damage to the facility in a statement published on its website. “We reaffirm our position that attacks against critical civilian infrastructure are unacceptable, const»»»

Doha, Qatar: Employees in all ministries, other government entities, and public institutions will resume on-site work tomorrow, Tuesday March 24, 2026. In a statement on social media, the Qatar Civil Service and Government Development Bureau said “With reference to the statement issued by the Gener»»»

The Leninsky District Court of Bishkek heard a motion filed by journalist Makhabat Tazhibek kyzy’s lawyers to dismiss the criminal case and order her immediate release. A decision on this matter has not yet been made; the court left the motion pending. Previously, the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Re»»»

The Kremlin’s expectations appeared markedly pessimistic in the fourth week of the Iran war, as confidence grew that Russia’s ability to influence the conflict was waning and that the repercussions for one of its key partners could be severe. With limited leverage, the Kremlin’s main options now se»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defense alert systems shot down 249 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said. "Over the past night, alert air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 249 Ukrainian fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles," the statement says. Th»»»

Sharjah: Sharjah Airport has urged travellers to stay updated on the status of their flights as unstable weather conditions may lead to delays or changes to some schedules. The advisory comes as the UAE experiences unstable weather marked by rainfall, strong winds and reduced visibility in some are»»»