Novinite 8m

Bulgaria: Legal Committee Rejects President’s Veto on Cap for Polling Stations Abroad

The parliamentary committee on constitutional and legal affairs has rejected President Iliana Yotova’s veto on amendments to the Electoral Code that cap the number of polling stations in non-EU countries at 20. The committee reapproved the contested provisions with 11 votes in favor, eight against »»»

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UPI 23m

Charles Kushner barred from French officials after summons no-show - UPI.com

President Donald Trump, alongside Ambassador to France Charles Kushner, right, walk to the raising of the US flag on the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, D.C., in June. File Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI | License Photo Feb. 24 (UPI) -- The French government has barred Ambassador Charles Kush»»»

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France24 25m

Volodymyr Zelensky urges EU to give clear date for Ukraine accession

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday (February 24) - the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion -- urged the European Union to set out a clear timeline for his country's accession to the bloc. FRANCE 24's Gulliver Cragg tells us more from Kharkiv.»»»

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France24 25m

Press Review - Russia's 'death economy' and Ukrainian resistance: Four years of war in Ukraine

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, February 24, 2026: First, the fourth anniversary of the start of the war in Ukraine makes the front pages in France and Europe. Elsewhere, the British front pages discuss the arrest of former British ambassador Peter Mandelson over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Next»»»

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24 News Agency 27m

Damirbek Osmonov appointed acting Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

The President signed a decree appointing Damirbek Osmonov as acting Minister of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic. The presidential press service reported. Damirbek Osmonov is a cardiologist with extensive medical experience. He is 44 years old. He is the head of the Cardiology Department at the Intern»»»

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Naharnet 29m

Israel threatens to hit Lebanon infrastructure if Hezbollah backs Iran

Foreign minister Youssef Rajji said Tuesday that Lebanon fears its infrastructure could be hit by Israeli strikes if the situation with Iran escalates. Rajji said Lebanese authorities had appealed to Hezbollah, which has fought several wars with Israel, most recently in 2024, not to respond in any »»»

Gulf News 32m

Is Washington preparing for a multi-week air campaign against Iran?

Dubai: Fresh satellite imagery and flight-tracking data point to a significant expansion of US military assets across Europe and the Middle East, underscoring rising tensions with Iran and fuelling renewed debate over whether Washington is preparing for a sustained military campaign. Signals of pos»»»

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24 News Agency 39m

Erlist Akunbekov appointed Acting Deputy Chairman of Cabinet of Ministers - | 24.KG

By decree of President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, Erlist Akunbekov has been appointed Acting Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers — Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry. Photo Internet The new head of the agricultural bloc will oversee water policy, support for »»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Kanybek Dosmambetov relieved of duties as Health Minister of Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

A presidential decree has officially relieved Kanybek Dosmambetov of his position as Minister of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, the press service of the President of Kyrgyzstan reported. The document, signed today, does not disclose the reasons for the decision. It is expected that an acting head o»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai's RTA pledges Dh5 million to global campaign against childhood hunger

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has announced a Dh5 million contribution to the Edge of Life campaign, which works towards aiding five million children. The initiative, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Du»»»

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Tanjug 1h

Vucic: Serbian average wage at 1,057 euros in December

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday the Serbian average wage had been at 1,057 euros in December, exceeding the 1,000 euro mark for the first time. Vucic also said a Serbia 2030-2035 development plan was being finalised and due to be unveiled between March 6 and 10. Vucic »»»

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Sputnik 1h

Enemy Failed to Defeat Russia Strategically, Now Resorts to Individual Attacks and Terrorism - Putin

The enemy failed to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia on the battlefield and now resorts to individual attacks and terrorism, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting of the Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) board. Other statements by the Russian president: FSB employees are now »»»

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RT 1h

Plot to assassinate Serbia’s Vucic thwarted – Interior Ministry

The Serbian authorities have arrested two people suspected of plotting to assassinate President Aleksandar Vucic and his wife and children, the Interior Ministry has said. The arrests come as Serbia grapples with anti-government protests which Vucic says are driven by foreign interference. In a sta»»»

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RT 1h

France curbs US envoy’s government access

France has blocked US Ambassador Charles Kushner from direct government access after he ignored a summons to the Foreign Ministry to explain American comments on the death of right-wing activist Quentin Deranque. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot summoned Kushner to the Quai d’Orsay after Wa»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Israel threatens to hit Lebanon infrastructure if Hezbollah backs Iran

Foreign minister Youssef Rajji said Tuesday that Lebanon fears its infrastructure could be hit by Israeli strikes if the situation with Iran escalates. Rajji said Lebanese authorities had appealed to Hezbollah, which has fought several wars with Israel, most recently in 2024, not to respond in any »»»

BNE 1h

Serbia arrests two over alleged plot to assassinate president

Authorities in Serbia have arrested two men suspected of plotting to assassinate President Aleksandar Vucic and overthrow the constitutional order, the interior ministry said on February 23. In a statement, the Ministry of»»»

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BNE 1h

Polish stock exchange posts gains amid US-Iran delay and strong domestic data

The Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE) posted significant gains on February 23, defying a broader downturn across Western equity markets. The local rally was largely driven by robust domestic retail sales data and relief that a feared US military strike on Iran, which markets anticipated could have o»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Putin Opens Meeting of Federal Security Service Board

In February 2025, during his address at the Federal Security Service Board, Russian President Putin said the service is a strong, reliable and effective link in national security. Sputnik goes life as Russian President Vladimir Putin takes part in a meeting of the Federal Security Service (FSB) Boa»»»

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BNE 1h

Freezing Poles flock to fashion stores in January, prompting surprise surge in retail sales

Polish retail sales grew 4.4% year-on-year (y/y) in constant prices in January, easing somewhat from a 5.3% y/y rise in December, the statistics office GUS said on February 23. The January reading beat market consensus, wh»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Want a cheap Eid break? Here’s how to travel for under Dh1,500

Dubai: We know what you must be thinking. A holiday for under Dh2,000? A few weeks away from the Eid holidays, no way, José. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Fortunately, travel agents have confirmed that UAE travellers have a few short- and mid-haul options that offer »»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Deputy Cabinet Chairman and Agriculture Minister Bakyt Torobaev resigns - | 24.KG

Bakyt Torobaev submitted a letter of resignation from the posts of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Agriculture, Water Resources, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan, sources reported. There has been no official confirmation from the Cabinet of Ministers yet. According »»»

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Novinite 1h

Bulgaria May Face F-16 Delay as Government Renegotiates Payments

Acting Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov has indicated that the delivery of Bulgaria’s second batch of eight F-16 fighter jets is likely to be postponed by approximately one year. Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the annual conference of the Chief of Defence, he explained that the delay »»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Kyrgyzstan's gold and foreign exchange reserves exceed $10 billion - | 24.KG

The National Bank’s international reserves reached a historic high of $10,177.18 billion in January 2026, National Bank’s data say. Compared to January 2025, when they stood at $5,190.86 billion, reserves have almost doubled. The net increase over the 12 months reached over 96 percent. Reserves gro»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Media Review: February 24

No single topic dominates the Bulgarian news media on Tuesday. POLITICS 24 Chasa publishes an analysis by Prof. Ivan Todorov assessing the relative weight of ministries and regulators in the caretaker government over a three-month horizon. The analysis identifies the Ministries of Energy, Agricultu»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

BSP Questions Impartiality of Caretaker Cabinet after Regional Governors' Appointment

Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) Chair Krum Zarkov said that the impartiality of the caretaker cabinet is at risk following the appointment of regional governors with political affiliations and the quick resignation of the Deputy Prime Minister responsible for fair elections. He was speaking at a pr»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Court rejects request to summon two witnesses in Tempe video trial

A court in Larissa where a judge is hearing a case over missing video footage from the loading of a commercial freight train hours before the deadly Tempe train collision in 2023 drew anger from victims’ families after it refused a call to summon the prosecutor who first investigated the rail trage»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

BSP Calls on its MPs to Support Presidential Veto on Election Code

The Executive Bureau of the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) has called on MPs from the BSP-United Left parliamentary group to support President Iliana Iotova’s veto on the Election Code by refusing to re-adopt the contested amendments. The appeal was made by BSP Chair Krum Zarkov on Tuesday at a pr»»»

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UPI 2h

Ex-British ambassador to United States Peter Mandelson freed by police - UPI.com

Fomer British Ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson was allowed home on bail early Tuesday after being questioned at a London police station for nine hours amid an investigation into misconduct in public office allegations related to his ties with Jeffrey Epstein. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | L»»»

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France24 2h

Trump to deliver State of the Union speech amid anxieties over Iran, tariffs and economy

US President Donald Trump will deliver his State of the Union speech to Congress on Tuesday, possibly outlining a case for US military intervention in Iran and renewing a push to reinstate his global tariff regime. On the domestic front, the president may discuss the rising cost of living, his admi»»»

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Al Majalla 2h

Iran looms large over Trump's address to the nation

US President Donald Trump takes to the podium tonight to deliver the first State of the Union address of his second term. "It’s going to be a long speech because we have a lot to talk about," Trump said ahead of the address. The State of the Union—an annual speech delivered by the US president to C»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UK government urged to release documents linked to ex-prince Andrew

London: The UK government Tuesday faced calls to release documents on ex-prince Andrew’s past role as a trade envoy, just hours after a veteran politician was quizzed by police in the widening Jeffrey Epstein scandal. US authorities last month published millions of files related to late sex offende»»»

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France24 2h

US ambassador Kushner must explain no show to regain government access, says French FM

The US ambassador to France, Charles Kushner, must explain why he did not show up when summoned by the French government in order to regain access to ministers, France's foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot said on Tuesday. Kushner was summoned after reposting comments made by Washington abo»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Historic Parliament Building Will Light Up to Mark Four Years Since Start of Russia-Ukraine War

The historic building of the Bulgarian Parliament will be illuminated at 7 pm in the colours of the Bulgarian and Ukrainian flags to mark the fourth anniversary of the start of Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine, the Parliament said on Tuesday. The legislature expresses its solidarity and»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Free Ramadan nights return to Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization with ‘Ramadan Lamma’

Sharjah: The Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) has announced the launch of the third edition of “Ramadan Lamma” at the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization, offering visitors a family-friendly cultural experience throughout the Holy Month, with free entry for all. Scheduled to run from February 26 »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Northeast US digs out from brutal storm that disrupted flights and cancelled school

New York: Neighbours, government workers and a powerful railroad snow-clearing machine nicknamed “Darth Vader” scrambled to dig out much of the northeastern United States from a brutal and - in some areas - record-breaking storm that blanketed the region with snow and resulted in thousands of fligh»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

President: Major National Goals Are Achievable Only with Support of All 265 Municpalities

Addressing delegates of the 39th General Assembly of the National Association of Municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria (NAMRB) on Tuesday, President Iliana Iotova said that major national goals are achievable only when they have the support of all 265 municipalities. “Without you, the link bet»»»

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Tanjug 2h

Vucic, de Montbrial discuss current global affairs

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with the founder and executive chairman of the French Institute of International Relations Thierry de Montbrial in Belgrade on Tuesday to discuss current global affairs. "A great privilege for me, and an exceptional meeting with Thierry de Montbrial»»»

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TAP 2h

Tunis Re decides to increase capital to at least TND 200 million

Tunis, Feb 24 (TAP) - The Board of Directors of the Tunisian Reinsurance Company, Tunis Re, meeting on February 17, 2026, decided to convene an Extraordinary General Assembly to proceed with a capital increase, raising it to at least TND 200...»»»

Al Awsat 2h

Northeast US Digs Out from Brutal Snowstorm That Disrupted Flights and Canceled School 

Neighbors, government workers and a powerful railroad snow-clearing machine nicknamed “Darth Vader” scrambled to dig out much of the northeastern United States from a brutal and — in some areas — record-breaking storm that blanketed the region with snow and resulted in thousands of flight cancellat»»»

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France24 3h

Replay: Zelensky addresses European Parliament as Ukraine marks four years since Russian invasion

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday (February 24) addressed MEPs at an extraordinary plenary session.»»»

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France24 3h

Zelensky addresses the European Parliament: What are the main takeaways?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday (February 24) -- the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion -- addressed the European Union Parliament. FRANCE 24 International affairs editor, Kethevane Gorjestani, tells us more.»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Caretaker Justice Minister Plans to Attend Judicial Council Sessions

Caretaker Justice Minister Andrey Yankulov said that when possible, the leadership of the Justice Ministry plans to attend the sessions of the chambers of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), and that he will chair the sessions of the Plenum, the Ministry of Justice said on its website on Tuesday. Y»»»

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Naharnet 3h

Salam says Hezbollah disarmament 'irreversible' as Quint envoys meet in Cairo

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has called on Hezbollah not to drag the country into "a new adventure", as he re-affirmed the state's commitment to disarm the group. "The Gaza adventure came at a great cost to Lebanon, and we hope we won't be dragged into a new one," he said as tensions escalated betwee»»»

BBC 3h

Celebrity doctor Peter Attia steps down from CBS over Epstein links

Celebrity doctor Peter Attia has stepped down from his role as a CBS News contributor after exchanges with Jeffrey Epstein were among documents published by the US Department of Justice. Attia appears to have exchanged a number of emails with the convicted sex offender, including a crass comment ab»»»

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RT 3h

Slovakia halts electricity supplies to Ukraine

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has said his country will not provide emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine until Kiev restores the flow of Russian oil to Slovakia through the Druzhba pipeline. Fico made the announcement on Monday, when the ultimatum he issued over the weekend to Ukraine to r»»»

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France24 3h

Business - EU hits pause on trade deal with US, Trump warns countries not to 'play games' after Supreme Court ruling

After the US Supreme Court struck down his 'liberation day' tariffs as unlawful, Donald Trump doubled down on his trade policy and warned countries around the world not to "play games" with the court ruling and stick to recently-agreed trade deals.  The EU meanwhile has decided to hold off on »»»

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Sana 3h

Trump to deliver State of the Union address amid political tensions

Washington, Feb. 24 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump is set to deliver his State of the Union address on Tuesday evening at the U.S. Capitol, outlining his administration’s priorities ahead of November’s midterm elections, the BBC reported. The speech, scheduled for 21:00 EST (02:00 GMT), will be»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Bulgarian President Deplores Europe’s “Exclusion” from Ukraine Talks Amid “Lack of Leadership”

Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova said on Tuesday that Europe has been excluded from the negotiations on Ukraine for months. “The most worrying development is that for months now Europe has been excluded from the negotiation process on Ukraine. This reflects a lack of leadership, a lack of position»»»

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Novinite 3h

Bulgaria: Caretaker Cabinet Removes Position of Deputy Prime Minister for Fair Elections

The caretaker government led by Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov has officially removed the position of Deputy Prime Minister for Fair Elections from its organizational structure, following the resignation of Stoil Tsitselkov. The change was formalized in the recently adopted amendments to the Council »»»

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BNE 3h

Slovak PM Fico asks state SEPS company to cut emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine

Prime Minister Robert Fico has asked the Slovak state Electricity Transmission System company (SEPS) to cut emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine in response to the halted oil flow via the Russian Druzhba pipeline. The»»»

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