Bulgaria to Take Part in Drone Production for European Market Under Ukraine Deal
Bulgaria and Ukraine have agreed on a long-term framework for security cooperation, including joint development and production of unmanned aerial vehicles. The arrangement forms part of a 10-year security agreement signed in Kyiv on Monday by acting Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov and Ukrainian Presid»»»
Putin discusses energy supplies with Serbia’s Vucic
Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to extend a gas supply contract with Serbia amid the worsening global energy crisis due to the war in the Middle East, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has announced after his phone call with Putin on Monday. The US-Israeli war on Iran has sent global g»»»
Code 95, driver's licenses: What Kyrgyz drivers need to work abroad - | 24.KG
Drivers in Kyrgyzstan who work in international freight transportation are required to obtain international driver’s licenses and the special Code 95 to legally operate vehicles abroad. Tynchbek Saidov announced at a press conference. According to Saidov, alongside national driver’s licenses, there»»»
IndiGo appoints Willie Walsh as CEO
Dubai: IndiGo has appointed International Air Transport Association Director General Willie Walsh as its next CEO. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Walsh will step down from IATA on July 31 and is expected to join IndiGo by early August, subject to regulatory approvals.»»»
April Fool’s jokes can land you in jail, Sharjah prosecutors warn
Sharjah: Residents who post or share false information online—even as part of April Fool’s jokes—could face jail terms and hefty fines, the Sharjah Public Prosecution has warned. In a public awareness message, authorities stressed that UAE law makes no distinction between misinformation shared for »»»
Euro Zone Inflation Surges Past ECB Target on Oil Shock
Euro zone inflation soared past the European Central Bank's 2% target this month due to surging oil and gas prices, heightening a policy dilemma as expensive energy drags growth and risks generating a self-reinforcing inflation spiral. Oil prices have nearly doubled as a result of the Iran war and »»»
The first Libyan Bosnian Business Forum held in Misrata deemed an economic turning point between the two countries
The Bosnia and Herzegovina Minister of Economy, Samir Šibonjić, said the first edition of the Libyan–Bosnian Business Forum represents a key opportunity to strengthen economic ties, advance bilateral cooperation, attract investment, and exchange expertise across multiple sectors. The forum has been»»»
CEC terminates mandate of Bishkek City Council deputy Zhanybek Asanbekov - | 24.KG
The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums of Kyrgyzstan (CEC) approved decisions by Bishkek’s territorial election commissions on a number of personnel matters at its meeting. They included the early termination of the mandates of local council members, the removal of candidates from lis»»»
Bishkek City Council approves 2026 budget - | 24.KG
The draft resolution «On approving the Bishkek budget for 2026 and the 2027-2028 planning period» was adopted today at a regular session of the City Council. According to the City Hall, local budget revenue for this year is projected at 32,873,616.8 billion soms, including targeted transfers from t»»»
Russian ship carrying oil docks in Cuba, allowed to proceed despite US blockade
The Russian vessel Anatoly Kolodkin docked Tuesday at the Cuban port of Matanzas laden with 730,000 barrels of oil, marking the first time in three months that an oil tanker reached the island. The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump had allowed the shipment to proceed despite its ongoing»»»
RTA opens door for new vehicle testing centres across Dubai
Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced its expansion of licensing for new vehicle testing and registration centres across three areas in Dubai, creating investment opportunities and improving access to services for residents. RTA has identified Deira, Bur Dubai, and Mohammed B»»»
Distance learning: Dubai's KHDA issues new update
Dubai: In a new update posted on Tuesday, Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has confirmed that distance learning will continue across all private educational institutions in the emirate for an additional two weeks, from Monday, April 6 until Friday, April 17, 2026. The extens»»»
Ali Zafar vs Meesha Shafi: Court awards singer Rs5million in defamation case
Dubai: A sessions court in Lahore on Tuesday directed singer Meesha Shafi to pay Rs5 million in damages to singer and actor Ali Zafar in a long-running defamation case. According to a report in Dawn, the case was filed by Zafar in 2018 after Shafi publicly accused him of sexual harassment. The cour»»»
IRGC: We targeted with heavy and advanced missiles the meeting place of the Zionist Home Front commanders in “Bnei Brak, Tel Aviv, Beersheba, the Galilee, the Negev, Tel Nof Air Base, Arad, and the southern Dead Sea” - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRGC: We targeted with heavy and advanced missiles the meeting place of the Zionist Home Front commanders in “Bnei Brak, Tel Aviv, Beersheb»»»
Two arrested in Larissa for scamming elderly woman
Two men have been arrested in central Greece for allegedly defrauding an elderly woman out of more than €3,600 using a common but highly effective phone scam, police said Tuesday. A police statement said a third associate of the suspects phoned the woman in the city of Larissa Monday and introduced»»»
Qatar hopes Pakistan's mediation efforts bring peace and stability to region: Al Ansari
Doha, Qatar: Qatar is not involved in the ongoing mediation efforts, the country's Foreign Ministry spokesperson confirmed in a press conference, adding that it supports mediation efforts by Pakistan. Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. M»»»
Dubai court dismisses trademark lawsuit after claimant fails to pay Dh60,000 expert fee
The Dubai Court of First Instance has dismissed a well-known trademark infringement lawsuit after the claimant failed to deposit Dh60,000 for a court-appointed expert, resulting in the forfeiture of his right to rely on technical evidence and failure to prove his claim. The court ruled that the cla»»»
Parliament Chair Nazaryan Urges Accountability, Recovery and Lasting Peace for Ukraine at Bucha Summit
Bulgaria's National Assembly Chair Raya Nazaryan called for stronger international accountability, accelerated postwar recovery efforts, and a lasting peace for Ukraine during the Second Bucha Parliamentary Summit, held in the Ukrainian capital, as quoted by the National Assebmly's press office on »»»
Meta, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube aren't fully complying with child account ban, Australia says
Melbourne: Australia's online safety watchdog said Tuesday it was considering court action against Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube alleging they are not doing enough to keep Australian children younger than 16 off their platforms. Experts say the Australian courts could decide wha»»»
Justice Ministry Tightens Rules on Prosecutor General Investigations
The Ministry of Justice published draft legislative changes for public consultation on Tuesday to make the mechanism for investigating the Prosecutor General workable and subject decisions to halt some high-level corruption cases to mandatory judicial review. The aim of the proposed amendments is t»»»
Bulgaria Calls for Ukraine’s Postwar Recovery and Lasting Peace, Parliament Chair Nazaryan Says
Efforts toward Ukraine’s postwar recovery must begin now, alongside support for building a modern and competitive economy, Bulgaria’s National Assembly Chair Raya Nazaryan said at the Second Bucha Summit in Ukraine, the National Assembly's press office reported on Tuesday. “Our primary goal is to a»»»
Third group of 9 Tunisians safely returns to Tunisia after evacuation from Lebanon
Tunis, March 31, 2026 (TAP) – Nine Tunisian citizens landed, on Tuesday morning, at the Tunis-Carthage Airport from Istanbul, Turkey, after being evacuated from Lebanon, which is currently facing a critical security situation, along with other...»»»
From pumps to power grids: Oil surge jolts global economy
The global economy is beginning to feel the full force of surging oil prices as conflict in the Middle East disrupts supply routes and drives up energy costs worldwide. With the Strait of Hormuz effectively blocked — a chokepoint that carries around a fifth of global oil supply — markets have react»»»
Air Serbia posts highest revenue and passenger numbers in company history
BELGRADE - In 2025, Serbia's national airline Air Serbia carried 4.57 mln passengers - which is a 3 pct increase relative to the year before - and its revenues totalled 719.5 mln euros, marking a second consecutive year in which they exceeded 700 mln euros. "The national airline recorded stable bus»»»
IRGC: We continue to target US forces’ hiding places and drone control centers at Al-Dhafra, Victoria, and Ali Al Salem bases, using attack drones and precision missiles - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Trump weighs ground raid on Iran nuclear sites to seize uranium, WSJ reports
US President Donald Trump is considering a military operation to seize the enriched uranium held at Iranian nuclear sites, the Wall Street Journal has reported, citing sources. No decision has been made, but Trump remains “generally open” to the option while weighing the risks to US troops, the rep»»»
Shell and AGOCO discuss strategic EOR cooperation to develop aging fields and increase production
Libya’s Arabian Gulf Oil Company (AGOCO) reported yesterday that it had held a meeting with representatives of Shell to discuss technical and commercial cooperation and pave the way for a long-term strategic partnership as part of strategic cooperation to develop aging fields and increase producti»»»
Justice Ministry Drafts New Legislation to Set-Up Counter-Corruption Commission
The Justice Ministry has submitted for public consultation a new anti-corruption bill. The aim is to establish a new, effective anti-corruption body whose independence is legally guaranteed to protect the public interest, the ministry’s press office reported. The draft provides for the creation of »»»
Parliament Chair Nazaryan Calls for International Accountability Mechanisms over Bucha Atrocities
“We will insist on the creation of international mechanisms to hold accountable those responsible for the killing of hundreds of innocent civilians in Bucha,” Bulgaria’s National Assembly Chair Raya Nazaryan said during her visit to Ukraine, quoted by the Bulgarian Parliament's press service on Tue»»»
Qatar says escalation will bring ‘further losses’ as regional tensions rise
DOHA: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari, said Qatar is intensifying diplomatic efforts and strengthening defence coordination amid rising regional tensions. Speaking during the weekly media briefing, Al Ansar»»»
Rare Kyrgyz tulip reaches finals of global environmental competition in USA - | 24.KG
A rare Kyrgyz tulip has reached the finals of the Uproar Conservation Challenge, an international environmental voting competition organized by the Indianapolis Zoo (USA). This isn’t just a matter of «likes»: it’s a global initiative to support endangered plant and animal species. Dozens of rare sp»»»
First Eurovision Song Contest Asia to be held in Bangkok in November - | 24.KG
The first Eurovision Song Contest Asia will be held on November 14, 2026, in Bangkok, Thailand. The European Broadcasting Union, the organizer, reported. According to the Union, 10 countries have already submitted applications to participate: South Korea, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysi»»»
Watch: Man skis across asphalt parking lot at 69 mph - UPI.com
March 30 (UPI) -- A serial Guinness World Record-breaker who calls himself "MrWorldRecords" earned his latest title by reaching a speed of 69 mph while skiing on asphalt. Johnny Cruz Buckingham, who uses the handle MrWorldRecords online, was pulled behind a car across a parking lot and was clocked »»»
Dubai rains: Municipality pumps out 12 million cubic metres of rainwater, clears 159 fallen trees
Dubai: When the "Azm" low-pressure weather system hit Dubai recently, Dubai Municipality fielded 15,150 calls and handled 8,466 interactions through its "Fares" WhatsApp system, while resolving 4,325 reports spanning 249 areas: from water accumulations and fallen trees to drainage blockages and roa»»»
Tunisian Olive Oil: First strategic breakthrough in China’s Hubei province
Tunis, March 31, 2026 (TAP) — A shipment of 50 tons of Tunisian olive oil has made its debut at the port of Hubei Province, China, marking a major breakthrough in this strategic central Chinese market.To celebrate the milestone, the Tunisian Embassy...»»»
Japan tells Chinese survey ship to stop operating near disputed islands
Tokyo: Japan's coast guard ordered a Chinese survey ship on Tuesday to cease operations near some disputed islands, saying Tokyo had not given permission for it to conduct research there. The uninhabited Senkaku Islands between Taiwan and Japan's Okinawa are administered by Tokyo but claimed by Bei»»»
Rare bustard chick gets 50-strong guard after marathon rescue
Ahmedabad: A newly hatched chick of the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard is now under the watch of a 50-member team of wildlife staff in Gujarat, marking a rare and fragile milestone in efforts to save one of India’s most threatened birds. The chick, born after a fertilised egg was transp»»»
New driver's licenses of Kyrgyzstan recognized in Europe - | 24.KG
The new national driver’s licenses of the Kyrgyz Republic are a legitimate document for driving abroad. Government agencies continue to monitor the situation and are ready to provide advisory assistance to citizens through embassies. Officials announced this at a press conference today. First Deput»»»
Macut, Algerian PM discuss advancement of bilateral cooperation
ALGIERS - Serbian PM Djuro Macut met on Tuesday in Algiers with his Algerian counterpart Sifi Ghrieb, whom he thanked for Algeria's consistent position of not recognising the unilaterally declared independence of the so-called Kosovo. Ghrieb noted that his country remained firmly committed to the p»»»
Bulgaria Property Market Cools as “Eurozone Effect” Fades
The Bulgarian real estate market is showing signs of cooling in early 2026, with experts reporting a slowdown in transactions and a shift toward more balanced conditions between buyers and sellers. Data indicates that property deals have decreased by around 10%, while available listings have increa»»»
Who's winning under Trump's tariff policy?
TradeUnited States of AmericaWho's winning under Trump's tariff policy? Kira SchachtOne year after Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs, global trade flows have shifted. Trade data shows which countries gained, which lost — and who is footing the bill. https://p.dw.com/p/5AA3FWhen the tariffs were anno»»»
U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna asks King Charles III to meet with Epstein survivors - UPI.com
Britain's King Charles III has been asked by Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna to meet survivors of the crimes of the Jeffrey Epstein during a state visit to the United States in late April. File Photo by Tolga Akmen/EPA-EFE March 31 (UPI) -- Democratic lawmaker Ro Khanna, D-Calif., the author of th»»»
Moderate quake rattles Ilia
A 3.9-magnitude earthquake hit the region of Ilia, in western Greece, on Tuesday afternoon. No injuries or damages were reported. The epicenter of the earthquake was located 12 kilometers southwest of Andravida, according to the Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens, at a focal»»»
Connectivity Is Key Factor in Tourism Development - Progressive Bulgaria Top-of-the-List Candidate in Varna
Connectivity is a key factor in tourism development, Progressive Bulgaria top-of-the-list candidate Ilin Dimitrov said, as quoted by the coalition’s local press service. He added that this includes increasing both charter and scheduled flights. The issue of connectivity was discussed at a meeting b»»»
BSP Leader Zarkov: Sustainable Governance Means Answering "Why", Not "With Whom"
"Sustainable governance means answering not so much the question 'with whom', but 'why'. And that answer must be given before the elections, not after," Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) leader Krum Zarkov said at a meeting in Troyan with party members and voters, held at the town's Tourist Informati»»»
Meeting Between the US Charge d'Affaires in Sofia, H. Martin McDowell, and Representatives of the Political Leadership of There Is Such a People
At his invitation, the US Chargé d’Affaires H. Martin McDowell met with representatives of the political leadership of There Is Such a People on Tuesday. The two sides discussed a range of issues related to regional and global security; challenges linked to energy security, including the European G»»»
Labour minister chairs Workforce Planning Committee meeting
DOHA: Minister of Labour and Chair of the Workforce Planning Committee (WPC), HE Dr Ali bin Samikh Al Marri, chaired the committee's regular meeting, which discussed progress on initiatives and projects under the National Development Strategy for an effective and highly productive workforce. The di»»»
Amir meets British defence secretary
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has met at the Amiri Diwan with Secretary of State for Defence of the United Kingdom HE John Healey. The meeting discussed the latest regional and international developments amid escalating tensions in the Middle East»»»
Kyrgyzstan strengthens forensic system with new reform measures - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan continues a large-scale reform of its forensic system, with the establishment of a Chamber of Forensic Experts and the introduction of private specialists as key elements of the overhaul. The reform is being implemented by the Forensic Service under the Ministry of Justice of Kyrgyzstan.»»»
Bulgarian News Agency Highlights Bulgaria’s Tourism Messaging and Unique Attractions at Annual “BG Tourism” Forums
The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) has organized the “BG TOURISM” forums eight times, held twice yearly at the start of the summer and winter tourist seasons. These gatherings bring together state and municipal officials, tourism industry representatives, NGOs, academics, and experts to discuss media »»»