BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Ivaylo Yo»»»

1 of 2 | Rescue personnel help survivors after a helicopter crash in Kauai, Hawaii, Thursday. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Coast Guard March 27 (UPI) -- Three people are dead and two injured in a helicopter crash on Kalalau Beach on Kauai in Hawaii Thursday afternoon. The two survivors were taken to »»»

The case surrounding acting Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov and his removal from the Bulgarian National Bank has returned to the spotlight, though much of the public interpretation appears to go beyond what has actually been established. While strong political and media claims suggest clear conclusion»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic met with members of the NIS Board of Directors on Friday to discuss the oil company's business operations, the operations of its refinery and the prices of oil derivatives, and noted that the government had succeeded in k»»»

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio (C) flanked by French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot (R) and Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Friday at a meeting of the G7 in Vaux-de-Cernay near Paris. Photo by Philemon Henry/EPA March 27 (UPI) -- U.S. Secretary of S»»»

Skopje, 25 March 2026 (MIA) - The Swiss Chamber of North Macedonia (SwissCham MK) was promoted Wednesday as a new platform for advancing economic cooperation, investments, and corporate networking between North Macedonia and Switzerland. The Chamber is being established as the result of a long-stan»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Russian parliamentary delegation expects a frank dialogue during the second day of negotiations in the US, First Deputy Chair of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs Svetlana Zhurova told Sputnik on Friday. On Thursday, a meeting took place between the Russia»»»

Abu Dhabi: Rain continued to fall across parts of the UAE on Friday evening as the country is still under the influence of a low-pressure system, with showers reported in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ajman and Sharjah. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said the country is still experiencing unstable we»»»

State authorities have confiscated 67 tonnes of meat and 65 tonnes of dairy products, caretaker Agriculture and Food Minister Ivan Hristanov said at a news briefing on the Clean Food campaign, which has conducted over 1,000 inspections since its launch. Including disputed batches, the total meat se»»»

There is a particular frequency to Patmos, a vibration that seems to hum from the very bedrock of the Dodecanese. It is the “Jerusalem of the Aegean,” the island where St. John the Theologian penned the Book of Revelation in a cave that still breathes history. Yet, beyond its spiritual gravity, Pat»»»

RUMA - Twenty-seven years ago today, just three days after the start of the 1999 NATO aggression on the then Federal Republic of Yugoslavia - which Serbia was a part of - a US F-117A warplane was downed in the rural Budjanovci area, northern Serbia, crashing in farmland. Due to its stealth features»»»

A 54-year-old man has died after being brutally beaten while attempting to defend his daughter during a late-night incident in Bulgaria's Razgrad region. The attack took place at their home in the village of Ostrovo shortly after 10:30 p.m., according to initial reports. Authorities say a 32-year-o»»»

Dubai: Winning a major lottery prize is a life-changing moment and for some UAE-based winners, the excitement is followed by a deeper question of how this windfall can help others. In a reel that has been posted by The UAE Lottery, several winners have chosen to use their prize money not just for t»»»

A 55-year-old man was arrested in east Attica on Thursday night after he was involved in a road accident while under the influence of alcohol. His two children, aged 10 and 12, were in the vehicle, police said. The man was led before a prosecutor on Friday where he was charged with dangerous drivin»»»

Iran appears to be setting itself up as the gatekeeper for the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most important artery for oil shipments. The move could cement Tehran's de facto chokehold over the crucial waterway and formalize its ability to keep its own oil flowing to China. Iranian communications to»»»

Abu Dhabi: Heard an emergency alert while shopping, driving, or out in public? Staying calm and acting quickly can make all the difference. In response to evolving regional developments, the Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Centre (ADCMC) has stepped up its nationwide awareness c»»»

Dubai: A young woman with a sleeping baby in a pram carefully made her way through the aisles of the newly opened Ulta Beauty store at Dubai Mall on Friday morning, pausing to inspect makeup and skincare displays. Around Clodagh Cooke from Ireland, a modest but steady line of early visitors waited »»»

The Hezbollah members fighting in the area south of the Litani River are the sons of the area's villages and towns, supported by fighters from the Bekaa Valley and other regions, including foreigners, a media report said. "These fighters moved to the battle zones after the start of the war on Iran,»»»

Today in Spain, a 25-year-old woman named Noelia Castillo is scheduled to undergo euthanasia. Born into a dysfunctional family in Barcelona, Noelia spent her childhood in shelters and fell victim to gang rape in 2022. This trauma resulted in severe clinical depression, and she attempted suicide twi»»»

March 26 (UPI) -- Two delivery robots crashed into two bus shelters in Chicago within a matter of days -- and one of the incidents was caught on camera. The first crash occurred Sunday, when a delivery robot owned by Serve Robotics crashed into a Chicago Transit Authority Grand and Racine bus shelt»»»

Dubai: After days of heavy rain this week, clear skies across the UAE often bring a sense of relief. But for many residents, the first priority isn’t relaxation but inspection, cleanup, and making sure everything is safe and functioning. From homes to cars, small checks and simple routines help res»»»

Jakarta: Bradley Rowen Liu, 11, wonders what he will do with himself once Indonesia's social media ban for under-16s enters into force on Saturday. As things stand, he spends most of his free time on TikTok. The primary schooler is one of about 70 million children the government is hoping to shield»»»

As fears of a wider regional conflict escalate following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran that began in late February, Pakistan has emerged as an unexpected mediator, offering to help bring Washington and Tehran to the negotiating table. Islamabad isn't often called on to act as an intermediary in »»»

Abu Dhabi: Hotel owners in Al Ain are being offered financial incentives to upgrade their properties, as authorities step up efforts to boost the region’s appeal as a tourist destination. The scheme, launched by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, aims to improve the quality of hotel»»»

An Israeli strike hit Beirut’s southern suburbs early Friday, killing two people, according to the health ministry. AFPTV footage showed smoke billowing from the area after the raid. The National News Agency reported that "enemy aircraft" carried out a raid on Tahwitat al-Ghadir in the southern sub»»»

Israel launched a new wave of strikes on Iran and threatened on Friday that its attacks "will escalate and expand" after U.S. President Donald Trump claimed talks on ending the war were going well and gave Tehran more time to open the Strait of Hormuz, though there have been no signs of Iran backin»»»

The number of citizen reports of electoral crimes has increased several times, said caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev to journalists on Friday following the Firefighter of the Year ceremony in Sofia. Over a very short period, the Interior Ministry leadership has managed to convince people tha»»»

The United States is ramping up its military footprint in the Middle East, sending around 10,000 additional troops even as President Donald Trump says Washington will not launch new attacks on Iran “for now,” in a strategy that blends deterrence with restraint. The deployment, as reported by The Wa»»»

Larisa Shustikova, head of the Department for Regulated Sectors at the Antimonopoly Regulation Service under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan, told 24.kg news agency that the rise in fuel prices in Kyrgyzstan is seasonal and primarily driven by increased demand in Russia, as well »»»

Dubai: ADNOC and OMV have confirmed the executive leadership team for Borouge Group International AG, marking a key step in building a global chemicals company through the combination of Borouge, Borealis and the planned acquisition of NOVA Chemicals. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheq»»»

Israel launched a new wave of strikes on Iran and threatened on Friday that its attacks “will escalate and expand” after US President Donald Trump claimed talks on ending the war were going well and gave Tehran more time to open the Strait of Hormuz, though there have been no signs of Iran backing »»»

War between Israel and Hezbollah is pushing Lebanon's fragile state and society towards breaking point, straining sectarian and political faultlines as Shi'ite Muslims are displaced and enmity deepens between the Iran-backed group and its opponents. Of all Lebanon's many crises since a 1975-90 civi»»»

The Bishkek City Court has upheld the verdict in the high-profile Kempir-Abad case involving 22 activists, politicians, and journalists, leaving the lower court’s decision unchanged. Following closing arguments and final statements by the defendants, the court retired to deliberate and delivered a »»»

Journalist Szabolcs Panyi exposed Russian interference in the Hungarian election campaign and the suspicious relationship between Hungary’s foreign minister Péter Szijjártó and Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov — and in response, the Viktor Orbán’s government has filed an espionage complaint a»»»

Skopje, 24 March 2026 (MIA) - It is easy to pass a set of measures but they could stir inflation. Measures should be carefully analyzed and it is no coincidence that we have started with the VAT decrease. We will respond as necessary, said Finance Minister Gordana Dimitrieska Kochoska on Tuesday. "»»»

Dubai: Heavy rainfall swept across the UAE, impacting several areas in Sharjah, where roads were left waterlogged and movement slowed for both motorists and pedestrians. Vehicles were seen navigating through rain-soaked streets as residents made their way cautiously amid the downpour. The unstable »»»

Burgas Airport is opening this year’s summer tourist season with an expanded flight program, new strategic routes, and increased frequencies on established lines, the airport announced. This year, passengers will have access to over 70 direct destinations, reinforcing the airport’s role as a key ai»»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev participated in an expanded meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council. The meeting was held on March 27 in Shymkent as part of his working visit to Kazakhstan. The meeting was attended by the heads of government of the Eu»»»

Despite sometimes going without wages for months at a time, Gabon's eco-rangers continue to patrol the African nation's beaches to protect the nests of sea turtles against seagulls, crabs and encroaching sea levels. Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, newly hatched sea turtles scramble ac»»»

In March 2026, the BBC announced: “Peers in the House of Lords have backed plans to decriminalize abortions, which MPs voted in favour of last summer.” Immediately, and following demonstrations in front of the House of Lords, people went into a fury on social networks, accusing the government of th»»»

Interim Interior Minister Emil Dechev said that the rising number of detected election-related crimes is linked to a growing willingness among citizens to report suspected violations. He noted that the Interior Ministry has encouraged people to submit signals when they witness or become aware of vo»»»

Dubai: The Indian rupee slipped to another record low against the UAE dirham on Friday, extending a month of steady declines that is reshaping remittance flows for Indian expats. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At 1:00 pm, Dh1 was equivalent to Rs25.79, marking the six»»»

Dubai: While headlines abroad focus on regional tensions, a different story is unfolding on the ground in Dubai. For a growing number of international students, the UAE is not a place to leave during uncertain times, but one to stay, learn, and grow in. Their decisions reflect their confidence in t»»»

When Alireza Tangsiri took command of the naval arm of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in 2018, he appeared to fit squarely into the role envisioned by Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei: an ideological and confrontational force operating at the frontline of daily tensions with the United States, »»»

They say storms force trees to grow deeper roots. Rarely has that felt more true than it does this week. Since yesterday, our thoughts have been with the families of the two innocent people killed in Abu Dhabi following blatant aggression from Iran. These tragic losses bring the total to 11 lives t»»»

Observations made by a satellite operated by the US and French space agencies shortly after a strong earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula last year are giving scientists a better understanding of how tsunamis originate and propagate. The researchers said the findings may help improve »»»

Pope Leo XIV travels Saturday to the principality of Monaco, becoming the first pope in nearly five centuries to visit the glitzy Mediterranean enclave and highlighting how small states can punch above their weight on the global stage. Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni said the visit would provide »»»

Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, newly hatched sea turtles emerged on a Gabonese beach to embark on the treacherous 10-meter (33-foot) scramble across the sand to the ocean. "The survival rate for turtles is one in 1,000," Francois Boussamba, a Gabonese turtle expert and head of the NG»»»

When it comes to how Romanians learn about investment products, the internet (specialized websites and forums) is the main source of information, cited by 40% of respondents. In second place is the bank where they have an account, cited by 32% of survey participants, followed by friends or family (»»»

Israel launched a new wave of strikes on Iran on Friday after US President Donald Trump claimed talks on ending the war were going well and gave Tehran more time to open the Strait of Hormuz, though there have been no signs of Iran backing down. With stock markets reeling and economic fallout from »»»