President Iliana Iotova held a meeting to assess the risks to Bulgaria’s national security and the measures undertaken in connection with the conflict in the Middle East, the head of State's press secretariat said on Monday. Taking part in the meeting were caretaker Defence Minister Atanas Zapryano»»»

A 33-year-old woman was arrested in Athens in connection with a 2017 homicide and a 2023 high-value theft, authorities said Monday. Police said the woman is accused of the murder and robbery of a 92-year-old in 2017 and of stealing three gold bars, valued at a total €130,000, from a Kiffisia reside»»»

President Donald Trump on Monday said he is not ruling out sending US troops into Iran, while threatening a new, "big wave" of attacks. The 79-year-old Republican has long campaigned against decades of US military entanglements in the Middle East, but ordered a large-scale war against Iran starting»»»

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has drawn mockery for her response to the Iran crisis after announcing that an emergency meeting on the situation can wait until after EU bureaucrats enjoy their weekend. US-Israeli strikes on Iran began on Saturday, killing Iranian Supreme Leader »»»

The Lebanese government has outlawed all security and military activities of Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has announced. In a statement on Monday, Salam called for Hezbollah to hand over its weapons to the state and said the Lebanese Army would immediately sta»»»

MUSCAT, March 2 (KUNA) -- Omani Minister of Foreign Affairs Bader Al-Busaidi reaffirmed Oman's stance, calling for an end to the US-Israeli occupation military actions against Iran and a return to dialogue and negotiations.According to a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the remarks cam»»»

Closure of the Strait of Hormuz sends shockwaves through markets, with Citi projecting Brent crude could surge to $80–$90 a barrel (bbl) this week. "According to market reports, war risk underwriters began canceling policies for strait transits hours after Operation Epic Fury launched," Dr. Tilak K»»»

Tunis, March 2 (TAP) - Skies will be partly cloudy on Monday evening across most regions of the country.Temperatures will be between 10 and 14°C in the north and central regions and between 15 and 20°C in the south, according to a monitoring...»»»

Albania’s Chargé d’Affaires in Qatar, Ambassador Ermal Kaleci, said Monday that 16 people have been reported injured following recent Iranian attacks on Qatar, but confirmed that no Albanian nationals are among the wounded. Speaking in a live interview with Euronews Albania, Kaleci said the situati»»»

Tunis, March 2 (TAP) - President Kaïs Saïed decided on Monday to appoint Samira Guiza as First President of the Administrative Court, according to an official source at the Presidency of the Republic.»»»

Sharjah: Sharjah has announced a limited resumption of flights at Sharjah International Airport starting today, according to the airport authority. In a statement carried by Sharjah Media Bureau, the authority said the move will be carried out under a defined operational schedule and in coordinatio»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, received a phone call from the Prime Minister of the friendly Italian Republic, HE Giorgia Meloni. At the outset of the call, HE the Italian Prime Minister inquired about the situation in the State of Qatar following the Iranian aggression,»»»

Just a day before Bulgaria’s national holiday on March 3, Russian Ambassador Eleonora Mitrofanova made a striking appearance on Shipka Peak, using the occasion to openly criticize the caretaker government. Speaking to the state-run TASS news agency, Mitrofanova said the tone of Bulgaria’s new autho»»»

Switzerland will pay the EU €375m per year to get access to its single market as part of an agreement announced Monday (2 March). The deal will also mean unfettered freedom of movement for Swiss nationals and for their EU counterparts to live and work in Switzerland — despite a cap on movement havi»»»

The headship of the Socialist Party of Albania is set to convene at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday in a meeting expected to focus primarily on organizational matters. Prime Minister Edi Rama is scheduled to attend. According to party sources, the meeting of the PS Presidency is also expected to determine the»»»

President Iliana Yotova convened a high-level consultative meeting to evaluate the potential risks to Bulgaria's national security in light of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The session included the Minister of Defense, the Chief of Defense, and the heads of the State Intelligence Agency,»»»

Authorities in Bulgaria have yet to comment on recent video footage showing American military aircraft taking off from the Vasil Levski Airport in Sofia. The Ministry of Defense maintains that the presence of these planes is not connected to the ongoing conflict in Iran. Earlier today, social media»»»

By Wade SheridanProtests erupt in Iran on Sunday following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran. Thousands of targets within Iran's borders have been hit as the United States and Israel continue to expand the scope of their attacks. An Iranian woman holds a portrait of Ayatollah Ali Khamen»»»

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates, the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the State of Kuwait, and the United States strongly condemn the Islamic Republic of Iran’s indiscriminate and reckless missile and drone attacks against sov»»»

The Alliance for Rights and Freedoms coalition has submitted documents to the Central Election Commission to participate in the early parliamentary elections on April 19, the party's press centre announced on Monday. The coalition told journalists that they are running for the second time with the »»»

An outbreak of bird flu has been detected at a farm with around 100,000 mule ducks near the village of Voyvodovo in the Haskovo Region (Southern Bulgaria), Haskovo's Regional Food Safety Directorate Head Georgi Iliev announced at an extraordinary meeting of the Regional Epizootic Commission on Mond»»»

Share: Why Lebanon Must Seek International Help to Disarm a Militia That Has Betrayed the Nation By: Ali Hussein, Lebanese Political Analyst, Opinion For years, Lebanon has paid a devastating price for a militia that claims to defend it—but acts on behalf of a foreign power. When loyalty shifts awa»»»

The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments on Monday in United States vs. Hemani, challenging a law barring illegal drug users from owning guns. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI. | License Photo March 2 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments on Monday in a case challenging the»»»

Dubai: Doha has announced that its air defences and armed forces successfully intercepted multiple aerial threats targeting the country, according to the Qatar News Agency. In a statement, the Ministry of Defence said the Qatari Emiri Air Force shot down two (SU24) aircraft coming from the Islamic »»»

Up to eight aircraft of varying capacity, as well as, if necessary, the government Airbus A319 aircraft , are on standby to carry out evacuation flights for Bulgarian citizens from the Middle East at short notice, the press center of the Ministry of Transport and Communications said on Monday. The »»»

Two men arrested Sunday morning for migrant smuggling after transporting 58 migrants to the Greek island of Rhodes have been charged with felony-level offenses, local authorities said. The suspects, both Turkish nationals, were apprehended following a pursuit by officers of the Hellenic Coast Guard»»»

Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat met with Hesham Badawi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, ahead of his scheduled appearance before the Energy and Environment Committee, as part of ongoing coordination between the government and Parliament. The meeting was held at P»»»

Allegro has finalized the sale of 100% of shares in Mimovrste (Slovenia) and Internet Mall (Croatia), known together as Mall South, to Mutares SE & Co. The transaction was completed after receiving required antitrust approvals. It also includes related technology assets and Czech-based teams suppor»»»

Major shipping lines have introduced emergency war risk surcharges of $1,500–4,000 per container for cargo to and from the Middle East, following escalating attacks near the Strait of Hormuz. However, many carriers have effectively suspended transit through the strait and are rerouting vessels arou»»»

Private debt funds are gaining popularity in Poland’s real estate market, even though bank loans have become more accessible due to excess liquidity. While more expensive than traditional credit, private debt offers greater flexibility, faster decision-making, and broader collateral structures, mak»»»

PKO Bank Polski has opened its third foreign representative office, this time in Vienna, following earlier launches in Lithuania and Sweden. With its network of corporate branches, the bank is now present in seven EU countries and operates in Ukraine through KredoBank. The Vienna office is headed b»»»

Poland’s manufacturing sector delivered another negative surprise in February, as the PMI fell to 47.1 from 48.8 in January, according to S&P Global. The reading, below the 50-point threshold, signals contraction for the tenth consecutive month and marks the sharpest deterioration since August 2025»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Defence of Qatar announced on Monday that Qatar’s armed forces successfully countered multiple aerial threats targeting the country, citing a high level of readiness and coordinated action among relevant authorities. In a statement issued by the Directorate of Moral Guidance, »»»

Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev announced the creation of the Strategic Projects Department and approved a list of key priority projects and within the new organizational structure of the municipal administration, the municipal press centre said on Monday. The Municipality pointed out that among the app»»»

Emirates, flydubai and Etihad Airways will resume a limited number of flights on Monday, mainly to help repatriate stranded passengers, as global carriers grapple with disruptions from the escalating Iranian conflict. Israeli and US attacks on Iran and Tehran's response forced the closure of airspa»»»

First Lady Melania Trump is slated to chair a UN Security Council meeting on Monday, an appearance that was announced last week before the United States launched its war against Iran. Her office said the former model would "make history at the United Nations, taking the gavel as the United States a»»»

Smoke billows after an Israeli airstrike in Bourj Al Barajneh, in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, on Monday. The Israeli military said it is conducting strikes across the country targeting Hezbollah infrastructure and personnel. Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, March 2 (UPI) -- Le»»»

Dubai: flydubai said it will operate a limited number of flights on the evening of March 2, 2026, as part of a gradual and carefully managed return to operations. The airline said the safety of passengers and crew remains its top priority, adding that it is working closely with the relevant authori»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Defence said on Monday that the country’s air defence systems had successfully intercepted and destroyed nine ballistic missiles, six cruise missiles and 148 drones during attacks launched by Iran. In a detailed update, the ministry said that since the beginning of th»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Airports confirmed on Monday that operations have partially resumed at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) as of 2 March 2026, in coordination with relevant authorities and airline partners. The airport operator said passengers are advised to check directly with their airline»»»

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Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Defense of Qatar announced that the Qatar Emiri Air Force successfully shot down two (SU24) aircraft coming from the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Ministry also stated that the Qatar Emiri Air Force and Qatar Emiri Navy Forces successfully intercepted (7) ballistic miss»»»

President Iliana Iotova, National Assembly Chair Raya Nazaryan and Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov will mark Bulgaria's National Day with ceremonies at Shipka Peak and in Sofia on Tuesday, their press services said on Monday. The programme includes a national flag-raising ceremony outside the»»»

A researcher explains the newly discovered 1633 work "The Vision of Zechariah in the Temple" by artist Rembrandt van Rijn in the studio building of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Monday. The painting had been lost for decades. Photo by Koen van Weel/EPA March 2 (UPI) -- Art experts in t»»»

“Air India Express will resume flight operations to and from Muscat starting tomorrow, March 3, with scheduled services to Delhi, Kochi, Kozhikode, Mangaluru, Mumbai and Tiruchirappally. The first Air India Express flight from Muscat will operate to Tiruchirappally, departing at 10:25 hours local t»»»

Amman: Chief Commissioner and CEO of the Jordanian Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC), Capt. Daifallah Alfarajat, announced Monday that Jordan has partially closed its airspace to all inbound, transit, and outbound flights in the wake of the unfolding regional developments, to assess the r»»»

Cairo: Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi warned on Monday of the consequences of escalating regional tensions on security and stability of the region and livelihoods of its peoples, as well as the economic impacts of the ongoing conflict, particularly on prices, especially energy, and on nav»»»

Berlin: Germany has announced on Monday that it will not participate in the ongoing military operations in the Middle East region. The German government has no intention to participate in the military operations against Iran, said German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, before adding that Germany »»»

Dubai: Even as global headlines remain heavy, cinema schedules are rolling on without major disruption. A prominent distributor in Dubai say there has been a few changes to planned release dates, but films like Kadhal Reset Repeat will release as planned on March 5. Nivin Pauly's blockbuster Premam»»»