Chief Commissioner Emil Parmakov Appointed Head of General Directorate National Police
Chief Commissioner Emil Parmakov has been temporarily reappointed as Director of the General Directorate National Police (GDNP) by order of caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev from Wednesday, March 4, the press centre of the Interior Ministry announced. Emil Parmakov graduated from St Kliment O»»»
Gold Rises on Safe-haven Bid from Iran War
Gold prices rose on Thursday, lifted by safe-haven demand amid an escalating war in the Middle East, though a stronger dollar and concerns around the US Federal Reserve's monetary policy capped gains. Spot gold was up 0.4% at $5,156.11 per ounce as of 1030 GMT, while US gold futures for April deliv»»»
Israeli Army orders mass evacuation of Beirut’s southern suburbs - UPI.com
Heavy transport trucks carry Israeli tanks along a road near the Lebanon border in Upper Galilee, northern Israel, on Thursday. The Israeli military said it is conducting strikes across Lebanon targeting Hezbollah infrastructure and personnel. Photo by Atef Safadi/EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, March 5 (UPI)»»»
Drones strike airport, school in Azerbaijan; Iran denies involvement - UPI.com
Ilham Aliyev, Azerbaijan's president, said Iran committed an act of terror when a drone struck an Azerbaijani airport on Thursday. Iran denies responsibility for the attack. File Photo by Nathan Howard/UPI | License Photo March 5 (UPI) -- Drones struck a passenger terminal at Azerbaijan's Nakhchiva»»»
Philippines: OFW home loan refinance options – what to know
Home remortgage – commonly referred to as “home loan refinancing” – in the Philippines, is the process of replacing an existing home loan with a new one. In short: You switch from one financier (your current bank, i.e. Bank A) to another (a competitor, Bank B or state-owned Pag-Ibig Fund) which may»»»
Rep. Tony Gonzales acknowledges affair with staffer - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, speaks during a press conference in 2021. Gonzales admitted Wednesday night to an affair with a former staffer who later died by suicide. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 5 (UPI) -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, acknowledged having a relations»»»
Israel orders residents to evacuate their homes in southern Beirut – Ya Libnan
Share: PHOTO- A man stands near a damaged building after an Israeli strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs, following renewed hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, Lebanon. Tens of thousands of the Shiite community have been displaced after Hezbollah entere»»»
Defence ministry announces interception of 13 ballistic missiles and 4 drones without casualties
DOHA: The Ministry of Defense announced that the State of Qatar was subjected to several missile attacks on Thursday, starting at 11:51am, involving 14 ballistic missiles and 4 drones launched from the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Qatari Armed Forces successfully intercepted 13 missiles, while the»»»
The illusion of Kim Jong Un's nuclear deterrence and lessons of Iran - UPI.com
The authority in North Korea to launch nuclear missiles is similarly concentrated in one person alone: Supreme Commander Kim Jong Un. File Photo by North Korean Central News Agemcy March 5 (UPI) -- Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed Saturday in a precision strike carried out jointly by »»»
Durmishi: Government-drafted average consumer basket 13 percent lower than SSM one
Skopje, 2 March 2026 (MIA) - The average consumer basket that the Government has drafted is 13 percent lower than the one of the Federation of Trade Unions of Macedonia (SSM), said Minister of Economy and Labor Besar Durmishi on Monday. Minister Durmishi said the average consumer basket includes 10»»»
Luggage thief caught working carousel at Athens airport
An alleged luggage thief has been arrested for systematically preying on newly-arrived passengers at Athens International Airport, authorities said Thursday. A police statement said the 52-year-old was taken into custody Wednesday by officers patrolling the luggage reclaim area, after being caught »»»
Bulgaria Steps Up Air Defence as NATO Consultations Continue, Caretaker Defence Minister Says
Caretaker Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov said on Thursday that the Defence Staff had activated forces and assets to strengthen the country’s air defence, following a meeting of the Security Council with the Council of Ministers of Bulgaria in connection with the conflict in the Middle East. Resp»»»
US-Israeli massacre of schoolgirls a human sacrifice to ‘Epstein cult’ – Iranian envoy
The strike on an Iranian school that killed at least 160 pre-teen students and teachers on the first day of the US-Israeli regime-change operation resembles satanic rituals allegedly enabled by pedophile American financier Jeffrey Epstein, an Iranian diplomat has claimed. The attack in Minab, for w»»»
Qatar Airways advises travellers not to proceed to HIA without flight confirmation
Doha, Qatar: Following a morning update announcing limited number of relief flights, Qatar Airways has urged travellers not to proceed to Hamad International Airport unless they receive notification confirming their flight. In a service update at 5pm, Doha Time, today, March 5, 2026, Qatar Airways »»»
KHDA announces early spring break for Dubai schools
The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) on Thursday announced an early spring break for private schools in Dubai. The Spring Break for students, as well as teaching and administrative staff in all private educational institutions in Dubai will begin on Monday, March 9, and continue unt»»»
Israeli Official Acknowledges: Our Assessment of Hezbollah Fell Short of Reality
An Israeli official has acknowledged that the Zionist enemy has underestimated Hezbollah’s reach and resilience, as the battle rages in the border area between Lebanon and the occupied Palestinian territories. Israeli Channel 13 on Thursday quoted an Israeli official as saying that ‘Israel’ did not»»»
Boy’s bragging videos trigger arrest over forged cash, cloned cards
An underage boy who allegedly posted videos on social media bragging about how he cloned other people’s bank cards to steal their money has been identified and arrested by the police cybercrime squad, officials said Thursday. A police statement said the youth, whose age was not made public, was tak»»»
Parliament Votes Through Multi-fund Model in Supplementary Pension Insurance
The National Assembly on Thursday voted conclusively amendments to the Social Insurance Code to introduce a multi-fund model in supplementary pension insurance. According to the government, which submitted the proposal, the multi-fund model will allow insured individuals to choose how their pension»»»
Caretaker Ministers Should Stay Out of Party Headquarters, Says PM Gurov
Speaking at a briefing at the Council of Ministers of Bulgaria on Thursday, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said that members of the caretaker cabinet had no place in party headquarters and should focus on their duties to ensure the security and peace of mind of Bulgarian citizens. His remark»»»
HRW Says Israel's Lebanon Evacuation Risks Violating Laws of War
Human Rights Watch said on Thursday that the Israeli military's call for residents of vast areas of southern Lebanon to evacuate raised "serious risks of violations of the laws of war". Lebanon was drawn into the Middle East war when Iran-backed Hezbollah began firing rockets at Israel with Israel »»»
Qatar intercepts 13 missiles, 4 drones in attack
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Defense of Qatar has issued a statement regarding the attacks that occured from 11:15am this morning, March 6, 2026. In a statement, the Ministry said that the country was attacked by several missile attacks including (14) ballistic missiles and (4) drones coming from t»»»
Tour Operators Allege Preferential Evacuations from Dubai as Bulgarians Remain Stranded
The Association of Tour Operators and Travel Agents “Future for Tourism” (OBT) has urged the authorities to ensure equal treatment of Bulgarian citizens awaiting evacuation from Dubai, raising concerns that public figures and business representatives are being given precedence. The organization add»»»
Syrian Defense Ministry says border deployment defensive, not directed at any country
Damascus, March 5 (SANA) Syria’s Defense Ministry said Thursday that the deployment of army reinforcements along the borders with Lebanon and Iraq is a defensive step and does not target any country or external party. In a statement to SANA, the ministry’s Media and Communication Directorate said t»»»
Lebanese Government Bans All Activity by Iran Guards in Lebanon
The Lebanese government said on Thursday it would ban any activity by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps -- a main backer of the militant group Hezbollah -- and seek to deport its members from Lebanon, AFP reported. Information Minister Paul Morcos said the country's cabinet had decided to "prev»»»
Watch: Florida man finds 7-foot boa constrictor in his driveway - UPI.com
March 4 (UPI) -- A Florida man preparing to leave for work was delayed by the presence of a 7-foot boa constrictor taking a rest in his driveway. Jay Slagle said he looked outside his second-floor window Sunday in the Woodbine neighborhood of Riviera Beach when he spotted the snake in his driveway.»»»
Look: Cat missing for two weeks found trapped inside wall - UPI.com
View this post on Instagram A post shared by @corkcityfirebrigade March 4 (UPI) -- A cat missing from her owners' home in Ireland for two weeks was found trapped inside a wall and rescued by firefighters. The Cork City Fire Brigade said on social media that a 4 a.m. call came in recently from a Cor»»»
Look: British library's overdue books turn up at thrift store 50 years later - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Workers at a library in England got a "huge surprise" when a pair of books that were 50 years overdue turned up at a thrift store about 60 miles away. Photo courtesy of Leeds City Council March 4 (UPI) -- Workers at a library in England got a "huge surprise" when a pair of books that were »»»
Experts: Iran-style strike unlikely against North Korea - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Randall Schriver, president of the Institute for Indo-Pacific Security Studies, speaks with Scott Snyder, president of the Korea Economic Institute, during an event at the Korea Economic Institute in Washington on March 3, 2026. Photo by Asia Today March 4 (Asia Today) -- U.S. experts say »»»
Russia and Ukraine exchange 400 prisoners under UAE-US mediation
Abu Dhabi: The UAE said its joint mediation efforts with the United States had led to a new prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine, involving 200 prisoners from each side, bringing the total number of detainees released through such mediation to 5,355. In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Fore»»»
Iranian frigate sunk near Sri Lanka was returning from India war games
The Iranian warship sunk by a US submarine near Sri Lanka had just participated in naval exercises hosted by India and was sailing through international waters in the Indian Ocean on its way home when it was attacked, officials said. The frigate IRIS Dena had participated in the International Fleet»»»
Sharjah postpones school reopening for Indian, Pakistani schools
Sharjah: The Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) on Thursday announced the postponement of the beginning of the next academic year for Indian and Pakistani schools in the emirate. “The start of the academic year 2026-2027 for private schools following the Indian and Pakistani curricula in th»»»
What we know about the buffer zone Israel wants to establish in south Lebanon
Engaged in a new war with Hezbollah, the Israeli army announced this week its intention to establish a buffer zone in southern Lebanon while its forces began advancing into border towns. What is the purpose of creating this buffer zone and what risks does it pose? - What does Israel want? - Israel »»»
Government bans all activity by Iran Guards in Lebanon
The Lebanese government said on Thursday it would ban any activity by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps -- a main backer of Hezbollah -- and seek to deport its members from Lebanon. Information Minister Paul Morcos said the country's cabinet had decided to "prevent any activity" that members of»»»
Bulgaria Not Directly Threatened by Middle East Conflict, PM Says
Bulgaria is not directly threatened by military actions, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said on Thursday. “Bulgaria is not a party to the conflict and does not participate in operations, and, as we heard from the NATO Secretary General, they are not involved in these military actions either,»»»
Qatar Meteorology Department expects strong wind this weekend
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department has issued a warning for strong wind and high seas offshore this weekend. In its weather forecast, the department said temperatures will be moderate during the daytime throughout the weekend, with scattered clouds. On Saturday evening, March 7, 2026, th»»»
UAE shoppers notice a sudden rise in vegetable and fruit prices at supermarkets
Dubai: Some UAE residents say their grocery bills have risen in recent days, particularly for fruits and vegetables, with shoppers reporting noticeable price increases at supermarkets across the country. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Several shoppers told Gulf News t»»»
Tanker traffic collapses in Strait of Hormuz, spiking insurance, fertilizer costs
Dubai: Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has nearly halted as escalating tensions and security threats deter commercial vessels from entering one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The narrow waterway between the Gulf and»»»
Etihad Water and Electricity confirms stable operations amid regional developments
Dubai: Etihad Water and Electricity said its operational activities are continuing normally, with electricity and water services being delivered without disruption across the northern emirates despite ongoing regional developments. The company said it is operating in line with approved response pla»»»
Bulgaria's Interim Government Downplays Risk from Iran After Missile Incident, Opposition Demands Further Action
Today, Acting Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov stated after a meeting of the Security Council at the Council of Ministers that Bulgaria is not facing a direct military threat and is not involved in the conflict in the Middle East. He stressed that the country does not participate in military operations»»»
TISP Floor Leader Says Caretaker Cabinet Is Dishonest with Parliament and the Public
After a meeting of the Security Council with the Council of Ministers here on Thursday, There Is Such a People (TISP) Floor Leader Toshko Yordanov told reporters that while there is certain data that cannot be shared with the public, the caretaker cabinet is not being honest with the Bulgarian peop»»»
Max Blumenthal accused Turning Point of lying about Charlie Kirk to sell a regime-change war with Iran
Journalist Max Blumenthal has accused conservative group Turning Point USA (TPUSA) of misrepresenting the stance of its late co-founder Charlie Kirk in order to defend the US-Israeli war on Iran. Kirk, a popular podcaster, was killed by a sniper last September while speaking at a college in Utah. H»»»
Tunindex closes session on positive note up 0.36%
Tunis, March 5 (TAP) - The stock market closed the session on a positive note. The benchmark index posted a gain of 0.36% to 14,986.22 points on sustained volume of TND 8 million, according to analysis by stockbroker Tunisie Valeurs.STIP share...»»»
How Iranian bombers were shot down minutes from Middle East’s largest US air base in Qatar
Dubai: Qatari fighter jets shot down two Iranian bombers that were minutes away from striking a major US military base and a key energy facility in Qatar, marking the first reported air-to-air combat involving the Gulf state’s air force during the expanding regional war. Two Iranian Sukhoi Su-24 ta»»»
Parliament Approves at First Reading Tax Exemption for Religious Organizations’ Rental Income
Bulgaria’s Parliament Thursday approved at first reading two draft amendments to the Corporate Income Tax Act submitted by the Council of Ministers. One of the bills provides for the exemption from taxation of income earned by religious organizations from renting out or otherwise granting the use o»»»
Iran vows to avenge sinking of navy frigate with loss of 87 lives - UPI.com
1 of 2 | A screenshot from footage shot from a U.S. Navy Submarine shows the moment of impact as a torpedo strikes the the IRIS Dena, a Moudge Class Frigate of the Iranian Navy, on Wednesday. Photo via U.S. Department of Defense/UPI | License Photo March 5 (UPI) -- Iran on Thursday vowed to exact r»»»
Dubai’s KHDA confirms distance learning for Indian schools till term end
Dubai: Indian schools and other schools in Dubai whose academic year begins in April will complete the current term through distance learning, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) clarified on Thursday. The announcement was conveyed to schools in a circular following the decision by»»»
UAE’s early spring break: Parents share how their families are adapting
Dubai: Schools and universities across the UAE will begin an early spring break from Monday, March 9, after the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announced a revised holiday schedule on Wednesday. The break, which runs until Sunday, March 22, applies»»»
Iran’s Missiles and Bulgaria: How Safe Is the Country Under NATO Shield?
Former Defense Minister Todor Tagarev and Captain 1st Rank Vasil Danov, a member of the Board of the Atlantic Council of Bulgaria, discussed on Nova TV the potential threats to the country amid rising tensions in the Middle East and the implications for national security. Both agreed that while the»»»
No Direct Threat to Bulgaria, Only Potential Asymmetric Risks, BSP-United Left Floor Leader Says
There is no direct threat to Bulgaria, only possible asymmetric risks, BSP-United Left Floor Leader Nataliya Kiselova told journalists Monday after a meeting of the Security Council with the Council of Ministers in connection with the conflict in the Middle East. Kiselova said the information prese»»»
Atenor has completed the sale of the @Expo office campus to Mondo Development, a new market entrant in Romania
Belgian developer Atenor has successfully completed the sale of the @Expo office campus, with CBRE and Colliers representing the seller under a co‑exclusive mandate. The transaction underscores Atenor’s ability to deliver high quality assets that attract strong interest from investors seeking moder»»»