Greek authorities have detained four Bulgarian nationals near the town of Farsala in southern Thessaly on charges of kidnapping, human trafficking, and the exploitation of their fellow citizens, according to reports from ERT and BTA. The group includes two men, aged 26 and 48, and two women, aged 2»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon: Israeli occupation forces stationed near Al-Hamames hill open fire towards a shephard in the outsk»»»

Police in Bishkek have detained a suspect accused of distributing psychotropic substances through so-called «stashes,» the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of Bishkek reported. The incident occurred on February 2, when residents of a residential area contacted the 102 service a»»»

What’s it like to have millions of fans but struggle to make friends? For Punch, a 7-month-old macaque, fame and loneliness have collided, leaving the world watching as he clings to a stuffed orangutan toy from Ikea. Punch was abandoned shortly after birth and raised by the staff at the Ichikawa Ci»»»

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»»»

Democrats for Strong Bulgaria (DSB) Chair Atanas Atanassov said on Tuesday that whenever a new government takes office, it is the accepted practice for them to replace the regional governors. He was speaking to the press and was asked to comment on the dismissal of regional governors by the caretak»»»

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 »»»

The US Department of the Air Force and Northrop Grumman Corp. have agreed to expand production capacity for the B-21 Raider stealth bomber by 25%, using $4.5bn in funding already authorised under fiscal year 2025 reconciliation legislation, the Department of the Air Force announced on February 23. »»»

Iran's central bank (CBI) has moved the country's long-delayed currency redenomination into its preliminary operational phase, with the old rial set to be fully withdrawn from circulation by 2030.  Until redenominatio»»»

Hungary accuses Brussels of "colluding with Kyiv" to threaten the energy supplies of Hungary and Slovakia, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said after an EU foreign ministers’ meeting on February 24. At the meeting in»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Romania is gearing up for what could be a record year in the absorption and spending of EU Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) funds, as the government races to meet ambitious targets agreed with the European Commission. »»»

Former first deputy prime minister of North Macedonia Artan Grubi was arrested on February 23 at the Blace border crossing with Kosovo, ending more than 14 months on the run after being sought over a major corruption case linked to the State Lottery, the police announced. »»»

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»»»

Former first deputy prime minister of North Macedonia Artan Grubi was arrested on February 23 at the Blace border crossing with Kosovo, ending more than 14 months on the run after being sought over a major corruption case linked to the State Lottery, the police announced. »»»

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»»»

As the black-market exchange rate of the Libyan dinar plunged to unprecedented rates over the LD 10.50 to the dollar yesterday, and the leadership of the House of Representatives (HoR), in collusion with the Central Bank of Libya (CBL), attempted to force-through without parliamentary or government»»»

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums of Kyrgyzstan (CEC) at its meeting adopted a resolution to transfer vacant mandates of deputies of the Zhogorku Kenesh to Raiymberdi Duishenbiev (constituency No. 14) and Dzhailoobai Nyshanov (constituency No. 15). Raiymberdi Duishenbiev was regi»»»

Dubai: A newly installed structure in Pakistan’s Faisalabad has drawn widespread attention online after many noted its resemblance to Dubai’s famous Museum of the Future. Installed by the Parks & Horticulture Authority (PHA) at the busy Allied Mor Triangle, the structure is part of efforts to enhan»»»

The National Assembly Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee on Tuesday voted, 11-8 with one abstention, to reject a veto that President Iliana Iotova imposed on February 11 on amendments to the Election Code that limit to 20 the number of voting sections in any country which is not an EU Membe»»»

US military aircraft did not fly during the closure of Vasil Levski Airport, Chief of Defence Admiral Emil Eftimov told journalists. He spoke to the media on Tuesday after presenting an Analysis of the Status and Readiness of the Armed Forces in 2025. On February 19, the Defence Ministry announced »»»

The European Commission has delivered a critical assessment of Hungary’s public debt outlook in its latest Debt Sustainability Monitor (DSM), financial website Portfolio.hu writes. Although short-term financing condit»»»

Hungary accuses Brussels of "colluding with Kyiv" to threaten the energy supplies of Hungary and Slovakia, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said after an EU foreign ministers’ meeting on February 24. At the meeting in»»»

Hungary accuses Brussels of "colluding with Kyiv" to threaten the energy supplies of Hungary and Slovakia, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said after an EU foreign ministers’ meeting on February 24. At the meeting in»»»

Supporters of “Democrats for a Strong Bulgaria” (DSB) commemorated the children killed during the ongoing war in Ukraine by arranging a display of children’s shoes in front of the Russian Embassy in Sofia. Each pair of shoes was accompanied by labels indicating the ages of the victims from cities i»»»

As of Tuesday, the political cabinet at the Interior Ministry is being joined by three new Deputy Interior Ministers: Ivan Anchev, Kaloyan Kaloyanov, and Kaloyan Miltenov, caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev told BNR. Georgi Kandev takes over as acting Deputy Secretary General. Dechev said he w»»»

Caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev sees a "panic-driven attack" against himself as the prosecution service has started a probe against him. "The prosecution has launched a panic-driven attack against me as minister," Dechev said in an interview with Bulgarian National Radio (BNR) Tuesday. "At »»»

ACAPULCO - Serbian tennis player Miomir Kecmanovic is through to the second round of the Acapulco ATP tournament after a 6-2, 6-2 victory over Australian Tristan Schoolkate in the opening round on Tuesday. Kecmanovic, who won after 64 minutes of play, will next face the winner of the tie between Ge»»»

Bulgarian President Iliana Yotova emphasized today that the conflict in Ukraine should be recognized as a full-scale war, not a “special military operation,” reiterating the stance she has shared with former President Rumen Radev since the outbreak of hostilities. Speaking on the fourth anniversary»»»

In February 2022, days before the start of the full-scale conflict with Russia, Zelensky threatened to revoke Ukraine’s non-nuclear status. It wasn’t the first such threat, and wouldn’t be the last. Here’s a chronological overview: July 2021: David Arakhamia, the head of Zelensky’s parliamentary fa»»»

The plight of a baby monkey in Japan who has become an internet sensation shows the cruelty of zoos, an animal rights group said, as sales of the plush IKEA orangutan the animal clings to boomed. Punch, a baby macaque abandoned by its mother, shot to stardom after being pictured getting bullied by »»»

The US Dollar Index (DXY) rose above the 97.8 level on Tuesday, rebounding after coming under pressure in the previous session as investors continue to assess the uncertainty surrounding US trade policy. Legal and trade developments In the latest development, global logistics giant FedEx filed a la»»»

Gold bar and dollars Gold prices retreated from a three-week peak on Tuesday, pressured by a surging US dollar despite lingering uncertainty over US trade tariffs and ongoing geopolitical tensions. Market performance Spot gold dropped 1.5 percent to US$5,150.38 per ounce, while US gold futures for »»»

Dubai: India's Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has officially approved the proposal to rename the state of Kerala to ‘Keralam’. This landmark decision follows a series of resolutions moved by the Kerala state government, which sought to alter the state's name under Article 3»»»

Work must continue on the projects already approved by the European Commission under the SAFE instrument, as they are essential for the Bulgarian Army. We need to see whether and how we can tackle the stages ahead, because it will not be easy, President Iliana Iotova told journalists on Tuesday. Io»»»

Few of Donald Trump's speeches to Congress have had as much riding on the outcome as the State of the Union address he will deliver on Tuesday night. Over the course of the past year, Trump has pushed the envelope of presidential power in a multitude of directions. He has achieved substantive accom»»»

The stage is set for US President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday evening. The US Capitol in Washington DC will be packed with the country's top lawmakers, Supreme Court justices, and military leaders to hear the president's message. Trump will address a joint session of Congre»»»

Tunis, Feb 24 (TAP) - A business and trade mission to Nairobi (Kenya) will be organised on March 25-26, 2026 by the Tunis Chamber of Commerce and Industry, as part of efforts to foster economic relations between Tunisia and the Common Market for...»»»

Lebanese Education Minister Rima Karami toured on Tuesday schools in southern Lebanese border towns, as part of follow-up efforts to Prime Minister Nawaf Salam ’s recent visit to the region. Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA) reported that Karami began her visit at Marjayoun Official School. The »»»

Hamas on Tuesday called for sanctions against Israel, welcoming a joint condemnation by nearly 20 countries of new Israeli measures aimed at tightening control over the occupied West Bank. Israel has approved a series of initiatives this month backed by far-right ministers, including launching a pr»»»

Hungary has blocked the EU’s proposed €90 billion ($106 billion) emergency loan for Ukraine, as well as the latest package of sanctions on Russia, citing Kiev’s allegedly deliberate disruption of oil supplies to the country. Hungary placed the double veto on the initiatives on Monday as Kiev and Bu»»»

The US is seeking to limit the political and military costs of potential direct action against Iran to avoid being formally cast as the “initiator of war,” an Iranian defense source has told RT. However, any attempt to reallocate responsibility is unlikely to alter the outcome, the official warned.»»»

In a statement released yesterday, 107 members of the House of Representatives (HoR) affirmed that the House (in its entirety), as the competent legislative authority, has not issued any valid or enforceable decision authorizing the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) to impose taxes on goods or any other »»»

Skopje, 19 February 2026 (MIA) – We are very close to finalizing an agreement, and the joint statement confirms this. With the few countries that the United States has already signed agreements with, the process was similar, first there was a joint statement, followed by the signing of an agreement»»»

Skopje, 20 February 2026 (MIA) - The minimal consumer basket in February 2026 stands at Mden 67.382 (EUR 1.093), up by Mden 969 over the one in January, said the Federation of Trade Unions of Macedonia (SSM) on Friday. The cost of food and beverages in the minimal consumer basket stands at Mden 25.»»»

Cooking chicken can flummox even the more confident home cooks among us. What’s the best way to keep it from drying out? What internal temperature should I aim for? How do I avoid spreading bacteria all over the kitchen? Practice is more than half the battle, but picking the right recipe to boost y»»»

Defence spending amounting to 2.5% of GDP is insufficient to build Armed Forces capable of meeting the demands of the contemporary security environment, Bulgaria’s Chief of Defence, Admiral Emil Eftimov, told journalists on Tuesday. He was speaking to the media after presenting the Analysis of the »»»

Robert Carradine, the US actor best known for roles in Revenge of the Nerds and Lizzie McGuire, has died aged 71. In a statement, his family said the actor took his own life after living with bipolar disorder for nearly two decades. The Carradine family said they wanted to announce his cause of dea»»»

BRUSSELS- A reception to mark Serbia's Statehood Day was held in Brussels on Monday. Attended by numerous guests, the reception was hosted by Serbian Ambassador to Brussels Aleksandar Tasic and the head of the Serbian Mission to the EU Ambassador Danijel Apostolovic, and representatives of Serbia's»»»