Bulgarian News Agency 1m

Socialist MPs Who Voted against Veto Not to Be Part of BSP Group in Next Parliament, Party Leader Says

Parliament Wednesday rejected President Iliana Iotova's veto on amendments to the Election Code due to 8 MPs of BSP - United Left, BSP leader Krum Zarkov told journalists after the National Assembly's sitting. Zarkov specified that these MPs were three of the ministers in the Zhelyazkov cabinet, Dr»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1m

GERB-UDF Enters Election Campaign with Confidence, Says MP Zhelyazkov

The GERB-UDF coalition submitted documents to the Central Election Commission (CEC) on Wednesday to register for participation in the snap parliamentary elections scheduled for April 19. "We are entering this latest campaign in the spiral of elections we have been experiencing in recent years with »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1m

Head of Criminal Police Says He Was Not Pressured to Act Beyond His Duties in Petrohan-Okolchitsa Investigation

Speaking during a hearing in Parliament's debating chamber on Wednesday, Angel Papalezov, head of the Criminal Police Department at the National Police General Directorate, said that he did not feel pressured to act beyond his duties, nor were any instructions given to him regarding the investigati»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1m

Cabinet Approves Up to EUR 900 Mln in February Financing for Social Payments and Budget Expenditure

The Council of Ministers approved financing of up to EUR 900 million for expenditure in February 2026, covering personnel costs, social payments and other state budget spending, as well as transfers from the State Budget to the budgets of the Public Social Insurance, the National Health Insurance F»»»

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Naharnet 2m

Germany, Australia warn their citizens in Lebanon; Israel sends mobile bunkers to border

The Foreign Office in Berlin has warned of a deterioration in the security situation in Lebanon should a war be waged on Iran, cautioning that “in the event of further escalation, flight restrictions could occur at any time.” It advised German nationals to closely follow travel and security advice »»»

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Olive oil exports up 55.7% in first three months of 2025/2026 campaign (ONAGRI)

Tunis, Feb. 25 (TAP) - Exports of Tunisian olive oil reached 130,900 tonnes during the first three months of the 2025/2026 campaign, compared with 84,100 tonnes over the same period of the previous campaign, up 55.7%, according to the National...»»»

Sputnik 4m

UK and French Elites Cynically Turning Europe Into Nuclear Testing Ground - Expert

The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) said that the UK and France are preparing to transfer nuclear weapons to Ukraine. The UK and France’s plan to transfer atomic weapons to Ukraine is a blatant act of nuclear blackmail aimed at Russia, Alexander Stepanov, a military expert at the Institu»»»

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Gulf News 12m

Upgrades: Pakistan introduces major changes to ID cards, find out more

Dubai: In a landmark step toward a unified and digitally secure identity ecosystem, the Federal Government has formally upgraded Pakistan’s National Identity Card (NIC) and Pakistan Origin Card (POC) frameworks. The amendments introduce QR-based verification, enhanced biometric features, stronger f»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 14m

Interior Ministry Secretary General Defends Career and Integrity after Removal Proposal

Miroslav Rashkov on Wednesday categorically rejected all reasons cited for his proposed removal as Secretary General of the Ministry of Interior. He made the statement from the parliamentary rostrum during a hearing of the caretaker Minister of Interior Emil Dechev and heads of departments in the M»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 14m

Cabinet Adopts Decision on Preparation and Conduct of April 19 Parliamentary Elections

The Council of Ministers adopted a decision on the preparation and conduct of parliamentary elections on April 19, 2026. The Cabinet assigns the Minister of Electronic Governance to coordinate the implementation of activities related to the organizational and technical preparation of the elections,»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 14m

Presidential Veto Was Rejected due to 8 Socialist MPs, BSP Leader Says

Parliament Wednesday rejected President Iliana Iotova's veto on amendments to the Election Code due to 8 MPs of BSP - United Left, BSP leader Krum Zarkov told journalists after the National Assembly's sitting. Zarkov specified that these MPs were three of the ministers in the Zhelyazkov cabinet, Dr»»»

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Tanjug 16m

Petkovic meets with Sorensen

BELGRADE - The head of the Serbian government Office for Kosovo-Metohija Petar Petkovic met on Wednesday in Belgrade with the EU special envoy for the Belgrade-Pristina dialogue Peter Sorensen and pointed out the scale of potential consequences for Serbs in the province in case Pristina started enf»»»

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UPI 19m

Bomb hoax against Australian PM linked to tour of Chinese dance troupe - UPI.com

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was evacuated from his residence in Canberra for several hours Tuesday after a bomb threat was received by a U.S.-based performing arts group linked to China's Falun Gong movement. File photo by Lukas Coch/EPA Feb. 25 (UPI) -- Australian police evacuated P»»»

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Gulf News 21m

When control replaces trust: Why smart organisations lose good people

Problems in well-run organisations rarely stem from incompetence. In fact, intelligence often creates confidence — confidence that systems are sound, risks are contained, and decisions are well thought through. Yet many workplaces struggle not because leaders are careless, but because some choices »»»

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Gulf News 24m

Dubai Police mobile Iftar cannon travels across Dubai, Hatta

Dubai Police’s mobile Iftar cannon, Al Rahal, has continued its Ramadan tour across the emirate, welcoming community members at Al Meydan hotel on the 9th and 10th days of Ramadan before heading to Hatta dam from the 10th to the 12th day of the holy month. The initiative gives citizens, residents, »»»

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24 News Agency 24m

Ala-Too Resort to build four more cableways in Jyrgalan with Doppelmayr - | 24.KG

Ala-Too Resort and Doppelmayr have signed a contract to build four more cableways at Jyrgalan resort. The document was approved by Valery Yashin, Head of Doppelmayr Russia and CIS Division, and Zharkynbek Maksutov, Chairman of the Board of Directors of JSC. The new contract continues a large-scale »»»

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24 News Agency 24m

Turkish company AKPLAS to invest in irrigation systems plant in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

A plant for the production of drip and sprinkler irrigation equipment is planned for construction in Moskovsky district of Chui region. The Ministry of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the ministry, the production complex will be located on a 10-hectare plot of land in Ak-S»»»

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Middle East Observer 26m

Tender No. 1024- Aswan Governorate

Client: Aswan Governorate Address: Aswan Tel: 0972483111 Fax: 0972483025 [email protected] Tender Summary: General bid No (13) for license of usufruct for area (1923m²) for the establishment of cars supply and services. Tender Dcuments: LE 299 Bid Bond: LE 5.000 Tender Deadline: 11-3-2026»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 26m

Caretaker Minister Okoliyski Reports Significant Overpricing in Two Public Procurement Procedures at Health Ministry

Speaking at a news briefing at the Council of Ministers on Wednesday, caretaker Health Minister Michail Okoliyski said that significant overpricing had been identified in two public procurement procedures at the Ministry of Health. The minister said that both finalized public procurement procedures»»»

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Gulf News 36m

Dubai Police get 8,263 emergency calls during heavy fog

Dubai: Dubai Police handled 8,263 emergency calls through the 999 hotline during heavy fog that blanketed parts of the emirate early this week, authorities said. The calls were received between 3am and 10am on Monday and Tuesday, as reduced visibility prompted heightened operational readiness and i»»»

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Gulf News 36m

Dubai International Holy Quran Award honours Sheikh Al Husary as Global Quranic Personality

Dubai: The Dubai International Holy Quran Award announced the selection of the late reciter Sheikh Mahmoud Khalil Al Husary, as the Global Quranic Personality for its 28th edition. This recognition comes in appreciation and gratitude for his enduring scholarly Quranic legacy, which left a profound »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 38m

Vazrazhdane Leader Kostadinov Calls Victory in Defending Bulgarian Statehood, Parliament's Rejection of President's Election Code Veto

Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov told journalists in the parliamentary lobby on Wednesday, after the president's veto on changes to the Election Code related to polling stations in countries outside the European Union was rejected, that with the vote, Bulgarian people achieved victory in defe»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 38m

Interior Ministry Chief Secretary Defends Career and Integrity after Removal Proposal

Miroslav Rashkov on Wednesday categorically rejected all reasons cited for his proposed removal as Chief Secretary of the Ministry of Interior. He made the statement from the parliamentary rostrum during a hearing of the caretaker Minister of Interior Emil Dechev and heads of departments in the Min»»»

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Naharnet 39m

Gunfire, stun grenades and detonations: Fire did not really cease in border villages

The Israeli army dropped overnight into Wednesday stun grenades on the southern border town of Aita al-Shaab and detonated houses in Marwahin and Odaysseh. Israel has kept up regular strikes on Lebanon despite a November 2024 ceasefire that sought to halt more than a year of hostilities with Hezbol»»»

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Supreme Court tariff ruling clarifies Trump’s trade authority - UPI.com

The Supreme Court's ruling to limit President Donald Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose tariffs is forcing the administration to look to different statutory authorities to carry out its trade policy. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 25 (UPI) -- The Supreme Court's ruling to limi»»»

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Gulf News 45m

Flying via DXB soon? You can carry 15 phones — but only if you follow this rule

Dubai: Passengers travelling through Dubai International Airport may be surprised to learn that they can carry up to 15 mobile phones in their luggage — but only under strict conditions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Moreover, as passenger numbers continue to rise — »»»