UPI 31m

U.S. on track for record-breaking annual number of measles cases - UPI.com

The infection was declared eliminated in the United States in 2000. The United States has already seen more than half the number of measles cases it saw in all of 2025, with experts predicting a record year for cases in the country. File Photo by Annie Rice/EPA Feb. 27 (UPI) -- The United States ha»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 38m

Election Commission Reallocates Seats to Multi-Member Constituencies for Snap Parliamentary Elections

The Central Election Commission (CEC) allocated seats to the multi-member constituencies for the parliamentary elections scheduled for April 19, 2026, during its session on Friday. The CEC changed its decision from February 20, which included a 32nd multi-member constituency for expatriate voters. »»»

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BBC 1h

Aid groups in Gaza and West Bank thrown lifeline as Israel court pauses ban threat

Israel's High Court has temporarily halted a ban on international aid groups from working in the occupied Palestinian territories unless they meet strict new rules. The injunction came ahead of an Israeli deadline for 37 well-known organisations to stop work, something the groups warn will remove a»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Phone scammer arrested on Chios after defrauding elderly women

A suspected phone scammer who managed to relieve two elderly women on Chios of more than €100,000 has been arrested while preparing to leave the eastern Aegean Sea island by plane, police said Friday. A police statement said the 69-year-old suspect was part of a gang that phoned elderly people pret»»»

ekathimerini.com
Gulf News 3h

Dubai Miracle Garden offers free entry for children under 12

Dubai Miracle Garden, the world’s largest natural flower garden and home to multiple Guinness World Records, has announced a special seasonal promotion granting free entry to children aged 12 years and below from March 1 until the end of the current season on May 31st. The initiative is applicable »»»

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UPI 3h

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit Israel amid Iran concerns - UPI.com

Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives before President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address Tuesday. The State Department announced Friday that Rubio will travel to Israel to discuss Iran next week. Pool photo by Kenny Holston/UPI | License Photo Feb. 27 (UPI) -- Secretary of State»»»

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UPI 4h

Global cocaine market expands, U.N. report says - UPI.com

Members of the National Institute of Forensic Sciences organize packages of confiscated cocaine in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on February 26 before incinerating 5,038 pounds of the drug after seizures made under the U.S.-led Operation Southern Spear, an international initiative to combat dr»»»

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UPI 4h

Anthropic faces deadline on deal for Pentagon to use AI model - UPI.com

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic faces a 5 p.m. EST deadline to comply with the Pentagon or lose a $200 million contract and face blackilisting. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo Feb. 27 (UPI) -- Anthropic faces a 5 p.m. EST deadline to comply with the Pentagon and allow it to »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 5h

Rise in Water Prices, Electricity Bills - Purposefully Delayed or Gradually Introduced?

While the relevant institutions are investigating complaints and reports from consumers in the country that they have received very high electricity bills for December and January, water and sewerage companies have announced that the change in their service prices will take effect on March 1. The d»»»

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RT 5h

FBI fires agents linked to Trump classified documents case

At least ten FBI agents linked to the 2022 investigation into US President Donald Trump’s alleged mishandling of classified documents and the search of his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida were dismissed on Wednesday, according to multiple media reports. The firings came after FBI Director Kash Patel s»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 6h

Simeonovgrad Municipal Council Adopts Declaration Against Construction of Refugee Centre

The Simeonovgrad Municipal Council Friday adopted a declaration against the construction of a closed-type refugee centre in the southern town. The vote was 10-1, with 2 abstentions. The procedure follows a central government decision of February 17, according to which the State Agency for Refugees »»»

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UPI 6h

U.S. pulls staff from Israel as negotiations continue with Iran - UPI.com

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said in an email to embassy workers that the decision to authorize some staff to leave followed a series of overnight calls and meetings. File Photo by Jim Hollander/UPI | License Photo Feb. 27 (UPI) -- The United States is pulling some non-emergency staff an»»»

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UPI 7h

Netflix ends bid for Warner Bros. after Paramount offered $111B - UPI.com

1 of 5 | Netflix decided to drop its bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery after Paramount Skydance raised its offer to $31 per share. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo Feb. 27 (UPI) -- Netflix has decided to let go of its attempt to buy Warner Bros. Discovery after Paramount Skydance raised»»»

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Kathimerini 7h

Two held over €1 million scam behind businessman’s suicide

Two people have been arrested on the island of Evia, suspected of organizing a scam that cost a Cretan businessman more than a million euros and ultimately drove him to kill himself, authorities said Friday. A police statement said the investigation followed the 79-year-old man’s suicide on Decembe»»»

ekathimerini.com
Naharnet 7h

Israeli strikes kill at least five in Gaza

Israel's top court on Friday moved to allow international aid groups to keep operating in the Gaza Strip and other Palestinian territories as Israeli strikes killed at least five people across the war-torn enclave. The Supreme Court's order, which followed a petition from 17 aid groups, effectively»»»

Al Awsat 8h

Oil Prices Rise 3% as US and Iran Extend Talks into Next Week

Oil prices rose around 3% on Friday as traders remained on alert for potential supply disruptions after the United States and Iran extended nuclear talks. Brent crude futures advanced by $2.01, or 2.8%, to $72.76 a barrel by 1310 GMT while US West Texas Intermediate crude was up $2.11, or 3.2%, at »»»

english.aawsat.com
Novinite 8h

March Natural Gas Rates in Bulgaria See Minimal Rise Amid Lower Demand

The Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) has set the price of natural gas for March 2026 at 32.60 euros per megawatt-hour, excluding access, transmission, excise, and VAT charges. This price applies to Bulgargaz EAD sales to end suppliers as well as licensed producers and transmitters of h»»»

novinite.com
Kuna 8h

China lifts 100 pct tariffs on some Canadian imports to support trade ties

BEIJING, Feb 27 (KUNA) -- China announced the cancellation of 100 percent tariffs it had imposed on certain Canadian imports since March 2025, in a move aimed at promoting the sound, stable and sustainable development of bilateral economic and trade relations.In a statement on Friday, the Chinese M»»»

The Peninsula 9h

Prime Minister receives phone call from Turkish Foreign Minister

Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkiye, HE Hakan Fidan. During the call, the two sides discussed bilateral cooperation relations and»»»

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The Peninsula 9h

Wathnan Racing's Dabida claims Al Wakra Cup

Doha: Wathnan Racing’s Dabida delivered an impressive performance to shed her maiden tag with victory in the Al Wakra Cup at Al Rayyan Racecourse on late Thursday evening. Contesting the feature event for four-year-old Purebred Arabian fillies over 2000m, the grey filly was expertly guided by Soufi»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Business-review 9h

Three out of four Romanians monitor their spending, and 55% use banking apps for money management

Banking apps dominate the top money management solutions Digitization is already part of the daily routine for many Romanians. Over half of respondents (55%) say they use their bank’s mobile app to check transactions and automatically track expenses, making it their primary financial management too»»»

business-review.eu
Gulf News 9h

Tamil superstar's wife Vijay files for divorce, claims infidelity

Dubai: In a development that has stunned both the Tamil film industry and political circles, Tamilian superstar Vijay, founder and chief of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, is facing a divorce petition filed by his wife, Sangeeta Sornalingam. They have been married for 25 years. According to a report by I»»»

gulfnews.com
Kathimerini 9h

Floodwaters recede slightly in Evros as area remains on alert

Authorities in the Evros region of northeastern Greece remained on high alert Friday after a week of extensive flooding, although water levels have begun to recede slightly, according to local reports. An estimated 500 cubic meters of water per second continue to flow into the area due to overflow »»»

ekathimerini.com
The Peninsula 9h

Garangao 2026: Venues to celebrate at

Doha, Qatar: Garangao is a cherished tradition celebrated across the Gulf region. In Qatar, it marks the midway point of the holy month of Ramadan. The day serves as a celebration and encouragement for children, rewarding them for fasting for half of the holy month of Ramadan. Dressed in vibrant tr»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Bulgarian News Agency 10h

Regional Minister: Water Prices in Bulgaria Raised in a Coordinated Manner

Water prices in Bulgaria are market-based and were raised in a coordinated manner as of February 26, caretaker Regional Development and Public Works Minister Angelina Boneva told journalists at the Council of Ministers on Friday. She was responding to a question on whether drinking water prices wou»»»

bta.bg
Gulf News 10h

Dubai RTA opens new bridge cutting travel time from 6 minutes to 1 minute at World Trade Centre Roundabout

Dubai: Commuters travelling along one of Dubai's busiest corridors have a reason to celebrate. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has officially opened a major new bridge connecting Sheikh Zayed Road to Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street, slashing journey times from six minutes to just one minute»»»

gulfnews.com
Libya Herald 10h

Tripoli Chamber of Commerce meeting makes five demands to decision-makers to alleviate economic crisis – threatens peaceful demonstrations and sit-ins

An expanded meeting was held yesterday at the Tripoli Chamber of Commerce’s Tripoli headquarters to discuss the repercussions of monetary policies and the recent economic changes in the country. The meeting included several chamber members, representatives from Zawia Chamber of Commerce, the Libyan»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 11h

Media Review: February 27

POLITICS The April 19 parliamentary elections and the appointments of caretaker ministers and regional governors are given prominence in the news media on Friday. On bTV, sociologists Boryana Dimitrova from Alpha Research and Parvan Simeonov from the Myara polling agency noted that the election cam»»»

bta.bg
Business-review 11h

PE fund Advent International completes acquisition of tbi bank

The transaction, initially announced in April 2025, was finalized today after the European Central Bank (ECB) granted regulatory approval in mid-February 2026. “Closing the deal marks an important milestone not only for our organization, but also for the banking sector in the SEE region. Advent’s g»»»

business-review.eu
Kathimerini 11h

17-year-old found stabbed to death in Loutraki

A 17-year-old boy was found stabbed to death in his home in Loutraki, near Corinth, early Friday, authorities said. His 19-year-old brother discovered him and took him to the Corinth General Hospital, where the younger sibling was pronounced dead. The older brother, who sustained a knife wound to t»»»

ekathimerini.com
Warsaw Business Journal 11h

Warsaw's office market under pressure

Shrinking supply and rising rents create opportunity for Poleczki Park For years, Warsaw has been the undisputed leader of Poland’s commercial real estate market. The capital continues to attract investors, global companies are choosing it for their regional headquarters, and demand for modern offi»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 11h

Esencja and jaskółcza – prime investment apartments in the heart of Gdańsk

In Dolne Miasto, one of Gdańsk’s most desirable historic districts, Esencja and Jaskółcza introduce premium investment apartments that combine modern design, strong investment potential, and proximity to the Old Town. Both projects offer exclusive investment apartments designed for discerning buyer»»»

wbj.pl
UPI 11h

Simple blood tests can predict Alzheimer's onset, researchers say - UPI.com

Alzheimer's disease researchers say they have developed a way to predict when a unimpaired person may develop dementia symptoms within three to four years through a single blood test. File Photo by EPA ST. PAUL, Minin., Feb. 27 (UPI) -- A team of U.S.-based scientists say they have developed a mode»»»

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Gulf News 11h

TCL reinforces performance-driven home entertainment with QD-Mini LED innovation in UAE

Dubai: TCL, a global leader in consumer electronics and the world’s No. 1 Mini LED TV brand, as the official Worldwide Olympic Partner, is continuing its efforts to advance performance-driven home entertainment across the UAE, reinforcing how large-screen innovation must go beyond size to deliver t»»»

gulfnews.com
24 News Agency 12h

Sadyr Japarov: Toktogul HPP will operate for 50–60 years after reconstruction - | 24.KG

At a republican meeting, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov discussed the current situation in the energy sector. He noted that construction of Kambar-Ata-1 Hydropower Plant (HPP) with a capacity of 1,860 megawatts is underway. «Once this hydropower plant is commissioned, becoming the largest en»»»

24.kg
BNE 12h

Global deforestation slows but losses persist in South America and Africa - OWID

In the past, forests around the world were cut down on a massive scale. We lost some of the world’s richest ecosystems, Our World in Data  (OWID) reports. In recent decades, the picture has become more complex. D»»»

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BNE 12h

Global deforestation slows but losses persist in South America and Africa - OWID

In the past, forests around the world were cut down on a massive scale. We lost some of the world’s richest ecosystems, Our World in Data  (OWID) reports. In recent decades, the picture has become more complex. D»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 12h

Global deforestation slows but losses persist in South America and Africa - OWID

In the past, forests around the world were cut down on a massive scale. We lost some of the world’s richest ecosystems, Our World in Data  (OWID) reports. In recent decades, the picture has become more complex. D»»»

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BNE 12h

Global deforestation slows but losses persist in South America and Africa - OWID

In the past, forests around the world were cut down on a massive scale. We lost some of the world’s richest ecosystems, Our World in Data  (OWID) reports. In recent decades, the picture has become more complex. D»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 12h

Global deforestation slows but losses persist in South America and Africa - OWID

In the past, forests around the world were cut down on a massive scale. We lost some of the world’s richest ecosystems, Our World in Data  (OWID) reports. In recent decades, the picture has become more complex. D»»»

intellinews.com
UPI 12h

DOJ sues to obtain voter rolls from another 5 states - UPI.com

Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday sued five additional states to force their turnover of their unredacted voter registration lists. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 27 (UPI) -- The Justice Department has sued another five states, including three led by Republicans, for their unred»»»

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UPI 12h

Seoul shares snap 6-day winning streak on profit-taking; won sharply down - UPI.com

This photo taken on Friday shows the trading room of Hana Bank in central Seoul, with the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index down 1 percent to close at 6,244.13. Photo by Yonhap Seoul shares closed lower Friday, snapping a six-session winning streak as investors locked in profits in techno»»»

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Gulf News 13h

Parkonic launches pre-booked parking at City Walk Boulevard, Dh60/hour for overstays

Dubai: Parkonic has announced that VIP parking at City Walk Boulevard (Buildings 9 & 10, 13 & 14) is now available by pre-booking only. The service allows users to reserve designated basement parking slots in advance through the PARKONIC App for a selected duration. Also Read: Dubai’s Parkonic roll»»»

gulfnews.com
24 News Agency 13h

Drone helps detain foreigner with 1 kg of synthetic drugs in Osh - | 24.KG

Officers from the State Service on Drug Control of the Ministry of Internal Affairs seized over a kilogram of synthetic drugs during a special operation using a drone in Osh. The agency’s office for Osh region reported. According to police, L.Ya.D., a citizen of a neighboring country, 26, was detai»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 13h

President Iotova Meets with Bulgarian Swimming Federation President Avramchev, European Aquatics President Silva

Bulgaria's President Iliana Iotova has held a working meeting with Bulgarian Swimming Federation President Georgi Avramchev and European Aquatics President Antonio Jose Silva. Avramchev and Silva briefed Iotova on the programme and objectives of an upcoming international swimming seminar organized »»»

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Kathimerini 13h

Young monk seal safely returned to sea after surprise appearance on roadside

Residents of Arkitsa were surprised Thursday to find a young seal stranded on a road in the coastal town in central Greece, prompting a swift response to guide the marine mammal back to the sea. With guidance from MOm – the Hellenic Society for the Study and Protection of the Monk Seal – and the im»»»

ekathimerini.com
BNE 13h

Afghan Taliban leader killed in Pakistan airstrikes, unverified social media posts claim

Hibatullah Akhundzada, the supreme leader of Afghanistan’s Taliban administration, was killed along with senior commanders in alleged Pakistani airstrikes targeting sites in Kabul, unverified claims circulating on social media said on February 27. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 13h

Afghan Taliban leader killed in Pakistan airstrikes, unverified social media posts claim

Hibatullah Akhundzada, the supreme leader of Afghanistan’s Taliban administration, was killed along with senior commanders in alleged Pakistani airstrikes targeting sites in Kabul, unverified claims circulating on social media said on February 27. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 13h

Afghan Taliban leader killed in Pakistan airstrikes, unverified social media posts claim

Hibatullah Akhundzada, the supreme leader of Afghanistan’s Taliban administration, was killed along with senior commanders in alleged Pakistani airstrikes targeting sites in Kabul, unverified claims circulating on social media said on February 27. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 13h

Watchdog warns EU climate policy risks capture by corporate lobbying

Europe’s climate agenda risks becoming a “lobbyists’ playground” as industry groups are capturing control over changes to the EU’s green legislation, according to a watchdog report cited by Euronews on February 25. The rep»»»

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