Bulgarian News Agency 11m

Minister of Finance Urges Government Institutions to Apply Salary Indexation by 5%

Caretaker Minister of Finance Georgi Klisurski urged government institutions, ministries and municipalities to apply the 5% salary indexation as stipulated in the budget extension, during the regular briefing of the Coordination Centre under the Euro Mechanism in Parliament on Monday. According to »»»

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The Peninsula 16m

Tudor says Tottenham can still beat the drop despite Arsenal loss

London: Igor Tudor believes there is still enough time for his Tottenham Hotspur side to avoid relegation from the Premier League provided they "stay humble". Spurs were overwhelmed 4-1 at home to league leaders and arch-rivals Arsenal in a lopsided north London derby, with Sunday's defeat leaving »»»

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24 News Agency 21m

Electric vehicles account for less than 1 percent of Kyrgyzstan's vehicle fleet - | 24.KG

By the end of 2025, at least 15,278 electric vehicles were registered in Kyrgyzstan, accounting for 0.8 percent of the total number of vehicles. The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision reported. However, according to the ministry, the dynamics of recent years have demo»»»

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UPI 29m

Hungary blocks latest EU sanctions on Russia, $105B loan to Ukraine - UPI.com

European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas arrives for a Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Brussels on Monday. She vowed to find a solution to a threat by Hungary to veto the bloc's latest round of sanctions against Russia. Photo by Olivier Matthys/EPA F»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 35m

Minister of Finance Urges Government Institutions on Salary Indexation by 5%

Caretaker Minister of Finance Georgi Klisurski urged government institutions, ministries and municipalities on salary indexation by 5%, as stipulated in the budget extension, during the regular briefing of the Coordination Centre under the Euro Mechanism in Parliament on Monday. According to Klisur»»»

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Tanjug 49m

Brnabic calls regular local elections in nine local self-government units

BELGRADE - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic on Monday called regular local elections in nine local self-government units in Serbia for March 29. Brnabic signed a decision to call the elections in the central hall of the National Assembly building at noon. The elections will be held in the cit»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Missing 74-year-old climber found dead at Mount Velouchi

A 74-year-old mountain climber reported missing on Saturday afternoon in southern mainland Greece was found dead on Monday, authorities said. The man was located inside a ravine on Mount Velouchi, part of the Pindus mountain range. Emergency crews are continuing efforts to recover the body from the»»»

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Sana 1h

Precious Metals Market in Syria Maintains Steady Prices

Damascus, Feb.23 (SANA) Gold prices in the Syrian market remained unchanged on Monday at levels recorded on Saturday, with 21-carat gold priced at 17,000 Syrian pounds per gram under the country’s new currency. According to the pricing bulletin issued by the Goldsmiths Association, 21-carat gold wa»»»

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UPI 1h

South Korean farmers sue utility giant KEPCO over climate damage to crops - UPI.com

1 of 6 | Farmer Ma Yong-un, seen here in his apple orchard in November, is one of five plaintiffs in a landmark civil suit against state-owned utility KEPCO for climate-related agricultural damages. Photo by Thomas Maresca/UPI HAMYANG, South Korea, Feb. 23 (UPI) -- As harvest season approached last»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Athens’ tram Line 6 shortened due to road works

The terminal stop of Athens Tram Line 6 will temporarily shift from Syntagma to the Fix stop, just short of the city center, from Tuesday through March 9 as a result of road works. Line 6 normally operates between Pikrodafni on Poseidonos Avenue in southern Athens and Syntagma. According to STASY, »»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE launches largest Ramadan 'food rescue' to combat waste

Abu Dhabi: In a landmark effort to fight food waste, ne’ma, the National Food Loss and Waste Initiative, is scaling up its ‘Valuing Our Roots’ campaign for Ramadan 2026, marking the largest nationwide food rescue operation in the UAE to date. The initiative will operate simultaneously across Abu Dh»»»

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Business-review 2h

Romania sees slowdown in startup investments amid regional recalibration – report

Romanian startups attracted total investments of EUR 103.2 million in 2025 across 40 transactions, according to the Venture in Eastern Europe 2025 Report by How to Web, a study that analyses venture capital investments in Eastern Europe. The total investment volume in Romania was around 20% lower t»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE ‘Palm’ Pavilion wins Gold at German Design Award after drawing 5m visitors at Expo 2025 Osaka

Following its record-breaking run at Expo 2025 Osaka, where it welcomed more than five million visitors, the UAE Pavilion has been awarded Gold at the German Design Award 2026. The German Design Council announced the win in the 'Fair and Exhibition – Exhibition Design' category, marking a prestigio»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Media Review: February 23

The topics of the newly appointed caretaker government and the Petrohan case dominate Monday’s press. POLITICS 24 Chasa presents the results of a Trend opinion poll, according to which if elections were held today, the coalition of former president Rumen Radev would win 32.7% of the votes, followed»»»

bta.bg
Business-review 2h

FTSE Russell keeps 12 Romanian companies in global indices after semi-annual review

At the end of last week, global stock market index provider FTSE Russell announced the indicative results of its semi-annual review, which will take effect starting 23 March 2026. According to a statement by the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB), eight Romanian companies included in the FTSE Global Al»»»

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UPI 2h

Lee, Brazil's Lula agree to elevate bilateral ties to strategic partnership - UPI.com

President Lee Jae Myung (R) and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva enter a state welcome dinner at Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul on Monday. Photo by Yonhap President Lee Jae Myung and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva agreed to elevate bilateral ties during their summit Monday and e»»»

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UPI 2h

N. Korea's Kim reelected as general secretary of ruling party for reinforcing nuclear power - UPI.com

In this photo released Monday, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (C) and officials applaud during the fourth day of the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea in Pyongyang. According to KCNA, Kim was re-elected Sunday as the general secretary of the ruling Workers' Party. Photo by KCNA/EPA Nor»»»

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Novinite 3h

Interim Finance Minister Confirms Budget Extension, Calls on Departments to Implement Planned Pay Raise

Caretaker Finance Minister Georgi Klisurski has urged all departments, ministries, and municipalities to implement the planned 5 percent salary increase for public sector employees, noting that many have not yet done so despite it being provided for in the budget extension law. He made this call du»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Utilization of Surplus but Edible Food Must Be Priority for Waste Reduction and Social Policy – Bulgarian Food Bank

The utilization of surplus but edible food should be a priority, both to reduce waste and as a social policy measure, Bulgarian Food Bank (BFB) Executive Director Tsanka Milanova told BTA in an interview on Monday. It was conducted in the context of the transposition of the EU Waste Framework Direc»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Health ministry launches three national preventive guidelines for injuries to children, elderly, and traffic accidents

DOHA: The Ministry of Public Health has launched three national preventive guidelines aimed at promoting safety and public health in the State of Qatar: the National Preventive Guidelines for Child Injuries, the National Preventive Guidelines for Elderly Injuries, and the National Preventive Guidel»»»

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DW 3h

Zambians pay price amid Copperbelt mining boom

GlobalizationAfricaZambians pay price amid Copperbelt mining boomKathy ShortAs mining companies scour Zambia's Copperbelt for metals used in sustainable energy, locals are dealing with unchecked pollution and contamination. https://p.dw.com/p/58xtxCopper refineries in Zambia have been busy as globa»»»

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UPI 3h

DHS: TSA PreCheck remains operational amid partial shutdown - UPI.com

The Department of Homeland Security on Sunday said the PreCheck program was still operational. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo Feb. 23 (UPI) -- The Transportation Security Administration's PreCheck program that allows travelers a quicker security experience at airports is still opera»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

How to register and update National Address through Metrash

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior's Metrash application allows citizens and residents to electronically register and update their National Address. In a social media post, the Ministry reminded users that this can be done easily by following the steps below: 1. Log in to the app and select 'Nat»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Education Above All launches Eid Gift campaign for Palestinian, Syrian children

Doha, Qatar: On the initiative of Her Highness Sheikha Moza Bint Nasser, Chairperson of Education Above All Foundation, the foundation has launched the third edition of the Eid Gifts, the campaign to give joy to Palestinian and Syrian children through the provision of brand-new Eid clothing. This c»»»

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RT 5h

Spain’s top court rejects father’s bid to block daughter’s euthanasia

Spain’s Constitutional Court has rejected an appeal by a father seeking to halt his 25-year-old daughter’s access to euthanasia, effectively upholding her right to die under the country’s legislation. Spain is one of several EU nations where active euthanasia and assisted suicide are legal. The Net»»»

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UPI 5h

On This Day, Feb. 23: Mexico begins assault on the Alamo - UPI.com

On Feb. 23, 1836, soldiers under the command of Mexican President General Antonio López de Santa Anna began their assault on the Alamo. 1 of 4 | On February 23, 1836, soldiers under the command of Mexican President General Antonio López de Santa Anna began their assault on the Alamo Mission near pr»»»

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UPI 5h

NFL receiver Rondale Moore dies at age 25 - UPI.com

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore (4) runs the ball against the Chicago Bears during the fourth quarter at Soldier Field in Chicago on Monday, September 8, 2025. He was pronounced dead Saturday. File Photo by Mark Black/UPI | License Photo Feb. 23 (UPI) -- NFL wide receiver Rondale Moor»»»

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Al Majalla 5h

The dangers of placing Sudan under the Board of Peace's remit

Perilous ideas in international politics rarely arise from a vacuum. They tend to emerge when the global order experiences structural strain, the principles of international legitimacy recede, the rights of peoples are marginalised, and the international system itself falters under paralysis, fatig»»»

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Novinite 5h

Bulgaria: Radev’s Formation Leads with 32.7%, Five Parties Certain to Enter Parliament, According to a Survey

Five political formations are firmly positioned to enter the next National Assembly, while two more remain just below the 4% threshold but retain tangible prospects of representation. These are the findings of a national representative survey conducted by Trend at the request of 24 Chasa in the per»»»

novinite.com
UPI 6h

Court rejects appeals in 'Hong Kong 47' case - UPI.com

Defendant Lawrence Lau Wai-chung (C) arrives to the West Kowloon Magistrates' Court in Hong Kong, China, on Monday, February 23, 2026. The court rules today on the appeals of 12 activists and politicians convicted under the national security law for participating in a 2020 primary election. Also, L»»»

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Novinite 6h

How Bulgaria’s Eurozone Membership Is Shaping the Real Estate Market

Bulgaria’s entry into the Eurozone marks a defining moment for the country’s real estate sector. The adoption of the euro is no longer an expectation but a reality, and its impact is already visible across residential and investment markets. Greater transparency, improved confidence, and deeper int»»»

novinite.com
The Peninsula 6h

South Africa end India's T20 World Cup win streak; England crush SL

Ahmedabad: South Africa ended India’s 12-match winning streak at the T20 World Cup with a crushing 76-run win in Ahmedabad yesterday in the opening Group 1 Super Eights match. After a counter-attacking 63 by David Miller and some late hitting from Tristan Stubbs took South Africa to 187-7, the defe»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

ExxonMobil Qatar honours INJAZ Qatar for education impact

Doha, Qatar: During the closing ceremony of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2026, ExxonMobil Qatar proudly recognized its long-standing educational partner, INJAZ Qatar, for reaching a milestone of 500,000 students through its collaborative programs. This achievement reflects a shared commitment to empow»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
The Peninsula 6h

MPHC holds Annual General Assembly Meeting

Doha, Qatar: Mesaieed Petrochemical Holding Company (MPHC) convened its Annual General Assembly Meeting for the fiscal year 2025, yesterday. Delivering the opening speech Chairman of the Board of Directors of MPHC Ahmad Saif Al-Sulaiti said, in 2025, the global petrochemical sector faced significan»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
The Peninsula 6h

Al Sha’ab, Palestine secure victories at Al Thumama Ramadan Tournament

Doha, Qatar: The excitement continued in the third edition of the Al Thumama Ramadan Tournament, held at Al Furjan Stadium in the Al Thumama area in cooperation with the Qatar Sports for All Federation for the 10–14 age group (born between 2012 and 2016). Al Sha'ab secured a 3-1 victory over Medica»»»

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BBC 7h

The 102-year-old kitman who left his mark on the World Cup

When it comes to football on the island of Ireland, there isn't much 102-year-old Charlie O'Leary has not seen or done. From serving as the Republic of Ireland's kitman at two World Cups and a European Championship, to refereeing behind the Iron Curtain, the Dubliner has an almost legendary status.»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

QSL: Al Sadd down Al Wakrah to extend lead; Al Rayyan fight back to beat Al Ahli

Doha, Qatar: Al Sadd extended their lead in the Qatar Stars League (QSL) with a 3-1 victory over Al Wakrah at Saoud Bin Abdulrahman Stadium, marking their ninth consecutive win in the top flight. The triumph took Al Sadd to 35 points, four clear of Al Gharafa and Al Shamal, who drew level on points»»»

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UPI 7h

Danish defense minister says there is 'no need' for U.S. hospital boat - UPI.com

Danish Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen and Danish Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard speak during a press conference in September. Poulsen said there was no need for Trump's hospital boat. File Photo by Emil Helms/EPA Feb. 22 (UPI) -- Greenland and Denmark on Sunday both rejected a hospital bo»»»

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The Budapest Times 8h

Average earnings up by 6.3 percent

Full-time employees’ average gross earnings were HUF 789,200 and average net earnings reached HUF 548,900 in December 2025. Average gross earnings grew by 8.5%, net average earnings increased by 9.8% and real earnings were 6.3% higher than a year earlier. The increase in net average earnings exceed»»»

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The Budapest Times 8h

Fewer dwellings put to use, but construction permits rise significantly

In 2025, 12,062 new dwellings were built, 9.3% fewer than a year earlier. The number of dwellings to be built based on issued construction permits and simple declarations was 28,081, 37% more than in 2024. In 2025, 12,062 dwellings were put into use, representing a 9.3% decrease compared to the pre»»»

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UPI 13h

Washington-Iran nuclear deal talks continue in Geneva Thursday - UPI.com

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and US businessman Jared Kushner deliver a press conference on January 6. They will meet with Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday. File Photo by Ukrainian President Office/UPI | License Photo Feb. 22 (UPI) -- A nuclear deal will be the subject of negotiat»»»

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BNE 13h

Uzbekistan signs several big business deals during Mirziyoyev's Board of Peace trip to US

Uzbekistan signed a series of bilateral agreements with companies in the US after the country’s president, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, travelled to Washington for the inaugural meeting of American President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace. »»»

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UPI 14h

Danish defense minister says there is 'no need' for U.S. hospital boat - UPI.com

Danish Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen and Danish Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard speak during a press conference in September. Poulsen said there was no need for Trump's hospital boat. File Photo by Emil Helms/EPA Feb. 22 (UPI) -- Danish defense minister Troels Lund Poulsen does not want P»»»

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Qatar Tribune 15h

NEASC recognises ACS Doha Int’l School for academic standards

Tribune News Network Doha ACS Doha International School, an Artemis Education School, has been recognised for its excellent standards in both academic and pastoral benchmarks, following the latest inspection by NEASC New England Association of Schools and Colleges that took place in Semester 1 of t»»»

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Qatar Tribune 15h

A strong public kickoff for Ramadan Sports Fest 2026 at AZF

Tribune News Network Doha Amid a large public turnout and vibrant Ramadan atmosphere, the competitions of the Ramadan Sports Festival 2026, organised by Aspire Zone Foundation, officially kicked off yesterday. The festival continues to cement its position as one of the most prominent sporting event»»»

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Qatar Tribune 15h

Dreama hosts second scientific research award to promote innovation in social care

Tribune News Network Doha Dreama Orphan Care Center, an entity operating under the umbrella of the Qatar Foundation for Social Work, organised Scientific Research and Community Innovation Excellence ceremony under the theme “A Thought that Explores… Creativity that Inspires.” The event combined the»»»

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UPI 15h

Nor'easter expected to bury Northeast in blizzard conditions - UPI.com

1 of 3 | New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill issued a state of emergency for her state ahead of the massive winter storm, in addition to banning commercial vehicles from all roads in the state aside from the New Jersey Turnpike. File Photo by Jonathan Fernandes/UPI | License Photo Feb. 22 (UPI) -- N»»»

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UPI 16h

Pakistan confirms Sunday attack on 7 camps in Afghanistan - UPI.com

Pakistan's Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif speaks on the fourth day of the 80th session of the General Debate in the UN General Assembly Hall at the United Nations Headquarters in 2025. On Sunday, Pakistan confirmed attacks in Afghanistan. File Photo by Peter Foley/UPI | License Photo Feb. 2»»»

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France24 16h

More than 1,500 prisoners set for release under Venezuela's new amnesty law

At least 1,557 people - including opposition members, activists, human rights defenders and journalists who were held in Venezuela for political reasons, are expected to be released from prison after submitting their applications under an amnesty bill that was signed into law th»»»

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France24 16h

US Secret Service kill armed man trying to access Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate

An armed man was shot and killed by the US Secret Service on Sunday after driving into the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump's resort in Palm Beach, Florida. The North Carolina man, who was in his early 20s, had a gas can and a shotgun and had been reported »»»

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