Bulgarian News Agency 1m

Sofia Municipal Council Approves Request for Transfer of State Properties to City Hall

The Sofia Municipal Council Thursday approved six proposals by Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev and Council Chair Tsvetomir Petrov for the transfer of state-owned properties to the municipality. The properties include several landmark buildings in the capital, land for the construction of kindergartens a»»»

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UPI 3m

Former DHS lawyer Julie Le to run for Rep. Ilhan Omar's seat - UPI.com

Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., will face challenger attorney Julie T. Le in her primary. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 12 (UPI) -- A lawyer who was fired after she complained to a Minnesota judge about her job representing Immigration and Customs Enforcement is challenging Rep. Ilhan Om»»»

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EU Observer 4m

31 days to election: Orbán claims Ukrainians are threatening his children and grandchildren

In our ongoing weekly digest, award-winning journalist Veronika Munk summarises and explains the most important political developments in Hungary. We guide readers on the route to the crunch 12 April 2026 election — a poll without precedent in the region over the past 15 years. This week, we cover:»»»

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Al Manar 10m

Ayatollah Khamenei Praises Resistance Front against Zionism, Calls on Regional States to Close US Bases

Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei issued on Thursday his first statement, highlighting his attitude towards the latest developments of the US-Israeli war on Iran and his election. Ayatollah Khamenei said ,”We are keen on friendly ties with regional states, y»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 14m

Sofia Municipal Council Approves Transfer of State Properties to City Hall

The Sofia Municipal Council Thursday approved six proposals by Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev and Council Chair Tsvetomir Petrov for the transfer of state-owned properties to the municipality. The properties include several landmark buildings in the capital, land for the construction of kindergartens a»»»

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Sputnik 19m

Italy Won't Join War Against Iran, Meloni Affirms

Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni has voiced opposition to the ongoing US-Israeli hostilities against Iran. Addressing Parliament in Rome ahead of the EU Council, Meloni weighed in on the escalating crisis in the Middle East, making it very clear that Italy will not join US and Israeli military»»»

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Novinite 23m

Bulgaria Prepares Support for Households and Businesses as Fuel Prices Rise

Bulgaria’s caretaker government is preparing measures aimed at easing the impact of rising fuel prices on both households and businesses. Speaking at a briefing at the Council of Ministers on Thursday, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said the planned actions are designed to provide targeted s»»»

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Al Awsat 25m

Saudi Arabia Named Top 10 Global Mining Investment Destination

Saudi Arabia has been named among the world’s top ten mining investment destinations in the Fraser Institute’s Annual Survey of Mining Companies 2025, one of the most respected global benchmarks for assessing mining investment environments and a key reference for international investors. The report»»»

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RT 25m

Why the US war with Iran looks more like Yugoslavia 1999 than Iraq 2003

The White House says it is not currently considering a ground operation in Iran. At least that is what Donald Trump has suggested, assuring reporters that he is not preparing to send American special forces to Isfahan, home to one of the Islamic Republic’s key nuclear facilities. His remarks were q»»»

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UPI 30m

Tesla wins approval to supply power to U.K. households and businesses - UPI.com

U.K. energy regulator Ofgem on Thursday greenlit Tesla's bid to enter Britain's domestic and commercial electricity market withthe firm expected to offer a version of its "virtual power plant" where Tesla owners get low rates to charge their vehicles and "Powerwall" batteries and can return any sur»»»

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Gulf News 41m

Fear, boredom for Philippine sailors stuck in Hormuz strait

Manila: Filipino sailor George Miranda was racing to help a stricken vessel aboard the tugboat Mussafah 2 when he last spoke to his wife and young daughter. The 46-year-old, whose small ship was struck by a pair of missiles this week in the Strait of Hormuz, is the only seafarer from the Philippine»»»

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Business-review 41m

Anca Nicolița & Mihai Chipirliu (Allianz Trade): In business nothing is certain except risk & taxes

Risks never disappear in business. They just change their form, frequency, and intensity. But one thing remains unchanged: companies need clarity, speed in decision-making, and a reliable partner. Paraphrasing a famous quote by the American founding father Benjamin Franklin, “in this world nothing »»»

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TAP 43m

Defense Minister visits main naval base in Kelibia

Tunis, March 12 (TAP) – Minister of National Defense Khaled Sehili joined personnel at the main naval base in Kelibia for the evening Iftar on Wednesday, alongside officers, non-commissioned officers, and enlisted personnel.During his visit on...»»»

The Peninsula 47m

Deputy Prime Minister receives phone call from Hungarian Minister of Defense

Doha, Qatar: Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of State for Defense Affairs, HE Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani, received a phone call this Thursday evening from the Minister of Defense of Hungary, HE Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky. During the call, the two sides reviewed latest securit»»»

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RT 51m

‘We know where he lives, where he sleeps’: Ex-Ukrainian general threatens Orban

A former Ukrainian Secret Service (SBU) general and MP has issued an open public threat against the family of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, days after Vladimir Zelensky suggested his military could be despatched to speak with him “in its own language.” Speaking to Pryamy TV, Ukrainian poli»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 53m

Analysis of Need for Nurses From Third Countries in State Hospitals Is Forthcoming - Health Minister

An analysis of the need for nurses from third countries in Bulgaria's state hospitals is forthcoming, caretaker Health Minister Michail Okoliyski said at a parliamentary Health Committee meeting on Thursday. He was answering a question from Margarita Mahaeva MP of Vazrazhdane regarding a letter fro»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 53m

MRF-New Beginning Leader Reports Caretaker Interior Minister Dechev to Prosecution over Alleged Interference in Interior Ministry

Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) - New Beginning leader Delyan Peevski has reported caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev to the Prosecution Office over alleged interference in the work of the professional staff of the Interior Ministry, the political party said on Facebook on Thursday. Pee»»»

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UPI 55m

Latest moon program delay comes as NASA faces barrage of challenges - UPI.com

1 of 5 | The Artemis II Space Launch System rocket is shown rolling to the Vehicle Assembly Building from Complex 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on February 25. NASA decided to bring the rocket back to repair and check the faulty helium system, postponing the launch into a "no earlier than"»»»

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Sputnik 57m

New Probe Against China: US Trade Penalties Poor Strategy for Investment and Growth - Expert

China is fully leveraging its productivity to meet the needs of Global South populations, financial analyst Paul Goncharoff tells Sputnik, commenting on a new US probe into alleged excess manufacturing by China and other trade partners. "Excessive industrial capacity, or simply overcapacity, occurs»»»

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BBC 1h

Israel pounds Beirut suburbs after Hezbollah launches rocket barrage

The Israeli military has carried out a wave of air strikes across Lebanon, including the capital Beirut, after the Iranian-backed armed group Hezbollah launched about 200 rockets into northern Israel. Loud explosions were heard overnight coming from Beirut's southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold»»»

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Naharnet 1h

'One war too many': Lebanese angry with Hezbollah for attacking Israel

When an air strike hit their Beirut neighborhood, people were angry with Israel, but they reserved their deepest rage for Hezbollah, for dragging Lebanon into the Middle East war. Israel and the United States launched huge strikes on Iran on February 28, killing its supreme leader and sparking a ma»»»

Libya Herald 1h

At the first 2026 Cabinet meeting: Aldabaiba calls for unified state institutions, freezes development spending and calls for elections

Addressing broader political matters at the first Cabinet meeting of 2026 at the Cabinet Office in Tripoli last night, Prime Minister Abdel Hamid Aldabaiba called for the unification of state institutions and legitimate elections as he his new-look cabinet. Unifying Libyan state institutions and ho»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai issues new law regulating outsourcing of government services

Dubai: A new law now regulates how government services can be outsourced to private companies in Dubai, to improve the efficiency and quality of government services while making them easier for residents and businesses to access. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.In his »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee Fails to Reach Quorum to Discuss Bulgaria’s Accession to Board of Peace

On Thursday, the Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs failed to reach a quorum to review a bill on Bulgaria’s accession to the Board of Peace. Two attempts to establish a quorum were unsuccessful, after which the Committee Chair, Yordanka Fandakova of GERB-UDF, announced that the session woul»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Digital Sovereignty Is Key for Economic Resilience, Innovation Minister Says

Bulgaria's Innovation and Growth Minister Irena Mladenova said digital sovereignty is no longer an abstract concept, it has become a key factor for the economic resilience and strategic autonomy of states. She addressed a conference on "Digital Sovereignty: The strategic issue for businesses and in»»»

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Tanjug 1h

Drecun: Instead of putting pressure on Kurti, international community is encouraging him

BELGRADE - The chairman of Serbia's parliamentary committee on defence and interior affairs Milovan Drecun said on Thursday the Western part of the international community was failing to put Pristina under political pressure over its so-called laws on foreigners and vehicles, due to enter into forc»»»

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Libya Herald 1h

Aldabaiba reveals his new ministerial appointments – top posts of Interior, Oil and Gas, Foreign Affairs and Defence remain unchanged: Report and analysis

Having secured the political of the President of the High State Council, Mohamed Takala, and the President of the Presidency Council, Mohamed Al-Menfi, for his new ministerial appointments and reshuffles, Aldabaiba’s new-look cabinet emerged at the first 2026 Cabinet meeting at the Cabinet Office i»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Iran supreme leader calls on Gulf states to close US bases, vows revenge

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said Thursday that the leverage of closing the Strait of Hormuz should be used and that Iran's attacks on Gulf Arab neighbors will continue. His first statement since his appointment was read on state television by a news anchor. Khamenei did not app»»»

Business-review 1h

Over 120 entrepreneurs and specialists gather at Install Efficiency 2026 conference

Formula for Resilience: Efficiency + Adaptability = Sustainability The theme of this year’s edition is “The Formula for Resilience: Efficiency + Adaptability = Sustainability,” a concept based on the idea that competitive advantage in the construction and installation industry is built on companies»»»

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BBC 1h

Iran steps up attacks on energy targets as tankers hit

Iran has stepped up attacks on energy targets in the Gulf, as two fuel tankers were hit by explosions and burst into flames. Fires are burning around the region with fuel and oil storage tanks hit in Bahrain and Oman. Tehran said the world should be ready for oil at $200 per barrel and warned that »»»

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BBC 1h

How Iran war laid bare the world's reliance on Gulf oil and gas

The US-Israel war with Iran has made startlingly clear how much the world relies on energy from the Gulf region. Since the conflict began, the price of oil has soared and is currently trading at over a third higher at $100 a barrel, pushed up by air strikes on shipping and energy infrastructure, an»»»

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Novinite 1h

Bulgaria to Increase Public Service Subsidies by 5%, Totaling 31 Million Euros

The Bulgarian government will approve a 5% increase in subsidies for several public service organizations, including BDZ-Passenger Transport (Bulgarian State Railways), NRIC (National Company Railway Infrastructure), the Bulgarian Posts, and municipal urban transport systems. The additional funding»»»

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BBC 1h

What role has cyber warfare played in Iran?

When it comes to military firepower, the US and Israel are not shy about how they are attacking Iran. With professional photos and slick videos, US Central Command has been posting every few hours on social media about the kinds of weapons, jets and ships being used. But the US and Israel are far m»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Russia Condemns Trump Comments on 'Takeover' of Cuba

Russia condemned on Thursday what it called blackmail and threats by US President Donald Trump to initiate a "takeover" of Cuba, a traditional ally of Moscow. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Moscow would provide all possible political and diplomatic support to Cuba and cal»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Iran's new Supreme Leader: 'Attacks on Gulf Arab neighbors will continue'

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said Thursday that the leverage of closing the Strait of Hormuz should be used and that Iran's attacks on Gulf Arab neighbors will continue. His first statement since his appointment was read on state television by a news anchor. Khamenei did not app»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Middle East tourism losing $600m daily amid conflict

Dubai: The disruption caused by the US-Israel-Iran conflict is already being felt across the wider travel economy, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC). WTTC estimates that the escalating conflict in Iran is already impacting travel and tourism across the Middle East, reducing i»»»

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Libya Herald 1h

Aldabaiba’s first 2026 Cabinet meeting – justifies new ministerial appointments, reveals training given to all ministers, warns against corruption, focus on economy

Addressing the first Cabinet meeting of 2026 held at the Cabinet Office in Tripoli last night, Prime Minister Abdel Hamid Aldabaiba said the (political) of the President of the High Council of State and the President of the Presidency Council for the adoption of the measures taken (new ministerial »»»

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Sputnik 1h

Written Off Too Soon: Hezbollah Returns to Exact Revenge

Israel’s Iron Dome reportedly intercepted only half of the 100 rockets launched by Hezbollah at the Jewish state on March 11. The Lebanese militant group earlier refrained from conducting guerrilla-style operations in southern Lebanon despite 10,000 Israeli ceasefire violations recorded since the O»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Social Minister Visits Blagoevgrad, Warns against Use of Welfare Programmes for Voter Manipulation

Caretaker Labour and Social Policy Minister Hasan Ademov warned on Thursday that Bulgaria’s social system has at times been used to influence voters, emphasizing the need to prevent such practices ahead of upcoming elections. Ademov spoke during a visit to the St. Petka Home for the Elderly in Blag»»»

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UPI 1h

TSA to miss first paychecks as Senate stuck in debate for DHS funding - UPI.com

Passengers wait to go through TSA while traveling during the holiday season at Ronald Reagan National Airport in December. TSA agents will miss their first paychecks Saturday if Congress doesn't pass a resolution to fund the Department of Homeland Security. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License P»»»

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Tanjug 1h

Mali: Serbia 2030 aimed at building modern, strong country, EXPO to be pinnacle

BELGRADE - Serbian First Deputy PM and Finance Minister Sinisa Mali said on Thursday the Serbia 2030 strategy was a programme aimed at building a modern, strong and successful Serbia for the decades and generations to come, and noted that 2027 would be one of the more important years in Serbia's ec»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Iraq to Keep Crude Output at 1.4 million bpd amid Hormuz Tensions, Oil Minister Says

Iraq has decided to continue producing crude oil at a level of 1.4 million barrels per day, Oil Minister Hayan Abdel-Ghani said on Thursday, according to its state news agency, Reuters reported. The minister said that 200,000 barrels per day are being transported via reservoirs through Türkiye, Syr»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Social Minister Visits Blagoevgrad, Warns against Use of Social Programmes for Voter Manipulation

Caretaker Labour and Social Policy Minister Hasan Ademov warned on Thursday that Bulgaria’s social system has at times been used to influence voters, emphasizing the need to prevent such practices ahead of upcoming elections. Ademov spoke during a visit to the St. Petka Home for the Elderly in Blag»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Caretaker Government to Support Households and Businesses over Rising Fuel Prices

The caretaker government will support households and businesses due to rising fuel prices, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said at a briefing at the Council of Ministers on Thursday. "The measures that the caretaker government will take are targeted and aim to address three problems. First, t»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Temporary Shutdown of Unit 6 at Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant Has Led to 200,000 MWh of Lost Electricity, Energy Minister Says

Speaking from the parliamentary rostrum on Thursday during a hearing on the escalating costs of annual planned maintenance programs for Units 5 and 6 of the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant, caretaker Energy Minister Traicho Traikov said that, according to preliminary estimates, some 200,000 megawatt-h»»»

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Sana 2h

World Bank approves $20 million grant to strengthen Syria’s financial governance

Damascus, March 12 (SANA) The World Bank has approved a $20 million grant for Syria aimed at improving public financial governance, Syrian Finance Minister Mohamed Yisr Barnieh said Thursday. The funding, approved by the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors and provided through the Internation»»»

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Kathimerini 2h

43 migrants found in western Greece

Police in western Greece have arrested a group of 43 migrants for illegal entry and residence in the country and a Greek man for allegedly facilitating them, officials said Thursday. A police statement said the 38 men and five women were taken into custody late Wednesday in the village of Katochi, »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Social Minister Visits Blagoevgrad, Warns against Use of Social Programs for Voter Manipulation

Caretaker Labour and Social Policy Minister Hasan Ademov warned on Thursday that Bulgaria’s social system has at times been used to influence voters, emphasizing the need to prevent such practices ahead of upcoming elections. Ademov spoke during a visit to the St. Petka Home for the Elderly in Blag»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Watch: Massive fire at Bahrain fuel facility after attack

Dubai: A massive blaze erupted at fuel storage tanks in Bahrain following an attack that authorities blamed on Iran, according to a statement from the Kingdom’s Ministry of Interior. The fire broke out at a facility in the Muharraq Governorate, sending thick smoke and flames into the sky as emergen»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Why did Rashmika Mandanna threaten legal action and give ultimatum?

Dubai: Actress Rashmika Mandanna has threatened legal action after an alleged audio clip involving her mother began circulating widely on social media, reviving discussion around her past relationship with Rakshit Shetty. According to reports, the audio surfaced just weeks after Rashmika married Vi»»»

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