Environment Minister Orders Measures to Mitigate Impact from Melting Snow
Caretaker Minister of Environment and Water Julian Popov sent a letter to the four heads of river basin directorates to order measures ensuring riverbeds flow capacity in the spring and mitigating the potential risk of flooding caused by the melting snow and rising river levels, the Ministry report»»»
TISP Floor Leader Says Regular Government Ensured Stability, Criticizes Caretaker Cabinet
Addressing Parliament Thursday in a declaration on behalf of There Is Such a People (TISP), Floor Leader Toshko Yordanov said that during regular governance, there was stability and normal development, despite any shortcomings. He argued that the regular government was brought down not for failing »»»
Interruptions in payments via ELQR system registered again in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
On March 19, users of banking apps again began complaining about payments being processed incorrectly through the ELQR system. Users reported delays in payments, scanned QR codes not displaying, and in some cases, apps not opening at all. According to Interbank Processing Center (IPC), temporary di»»»
Dinar-to-euro exchange rate at RSD 117.4284
BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.4284 dinars for one euro on Thursday, which is a slight change relative to Wednesday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative»»»
Russia Urges Parties to Iran Conflict to Avoid Attacks on Bushehr Nuclear Plant - Rosatom
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is urging all parties to the Iran conflict to prevent further strikes on the Bushehr nuclear power plant, Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said on Thursday. "We call on all parties involved in the conflict to prevent anything like this from ha»»»
Iran Reportedly Arrests 97 People Accused of Working with Israel
Iran's intelligence ministry has arrested 97 people for being "soldiers of Israel", state media reported on Thursday, in the latest round of a security sweep that has seen hundreds detained over alleged linked to Israel and the US since the start of the war. Earlier on Thursday, state media quot»»»
Europe gas prices jump 35% after strikes on Middle East energy sites
Brussel, March 19 (SANA) Gas prices in Europe rose by 35% on Thursday following strikes targeting energy infrastructure in the Middle East, including Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City, a major center for liquefied natural gas production and export. According to market data cited by AFP, the benchm»»»
South Pars strike marks major escalation in Iran war: What it is, why it matters
Dubai: An Israeli strike on Iran’s South Pars gas field has pushed the Middle East conflict into dangerous new territory, raising concerns over global energy supplies and regional escalation. But what exactly is South Pars, and why is it so critical? World’s largest gas reserveSouth Pars is part of»»»
Job Openings Stay Low in Bulgaria as EU Labor Market Shows Mixed Trends
Job vacancy levels across Europe showed limited movement at the end of 2025, with Bulgaria remaining among the countries with the lowest rates, according to Eurostat data. In the fourth quarter, the vacancy rate in the euro area edged up slightly to 2.2% from 2.1% in the previous quarter, although »»»
Japan PM to hold 'difficult' talks with Trump as Iran conflict looms large
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is on her way to what she expects will be a "very difficult" meeting with US leader Donald Trump, days after his calls for allies to help secure the war-stricken Strait of Hormuz went largely unanswered. Takaichi told parliament hours before her departure that »»»
Israel’s condoning of settler violence could spell end for last Christian communities in West Bank – NGO chief
Unabated settler violence, along with Israel’s continued settlement policy, could spell doom for the remaining Christian communities in the Holy Land, Jason Jones, founder of the Vulnerable People Project, has told RT’s America First. Israel has allegedly approved the demolition of thousands of hom»»»
Report: French FM not carrying an instant initiative for ending war
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot will not present any French initiative during his visit to Lebanon on Thursday, a diplomatic source said. Rather, he will share ideas with the Lebanese leaders, while reaffirming France's unwavering support for the Lebanese government, the source told Al-Ara»»»
Business - US seeks to curb soaring petrol prices
The Trump administration is taking steps to curb rising energy costs, as it continues to wage war in the Middle East. The US is easing sanctions on Venezuela, and suspending a century-old shipping law, in an effort to get more oil supplies into the global market. Meanwhile, oil prices continue to r»»»
Poultry Investment accelerates its regional integrated development
Poultry Investment is consolidating its position in the local poultry industry, following investments in the vertical integration of its operations, production capacities, and the development of higher-value-added segments. The group operates in four counties in Transylvania and has a complete vert»»»
BNPL payments are growing rapidly amid declining consumer spending
Evomag data indicates a clear shift in purchasing behavior, where payment flexibility is becoming a direct factor in the decision to buy. Currently, BNPL accounts for 6.4% of all evomag orders, and its growth rate has significantly outpaced that of other payment methods. In contrast to this segment»»»
Former post office building in Zalău converted into Ramada by Wyndham hotel by Schneider Electric and Terabit
Schneider Electric and its partner Terabit are implementing a full building automation and management system at the new Ramada by Wyndham hotel in Zalău, a four-star project developed through the conversion of a former Poșta Română building. The solution integrates thermal control, ventilation, lig»»»
Eid amid ‘digital debris’: Why responsibility is the real celebration this year
Dubai: As the UAE prepares to welcome the first day of Eid Al Fitr this Friday, March 20, the familiar sense of joy and anticipation is unmistakable. Across the seven emirates, the rhythms of preparation are in full swing: malls are bustling with families seeking new clothes, homes are being scente»»»
Finland’s President Alexander Stubb adds his voice to EU calls for Russian reengagement
Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has added his voice to the growing number of calls from EU members to reengage with Russia. An ardent Ukraine-supported, he said the EU may soon need to reopen political dialogue with »»»
UK Wage Growth Slows to Weakest in 5 Years
British wages rose at their slowest pace since late 2020 in the three months to January, according to official data which also suggested a weakening in employment might have bottomed out before the start of the war in the Middle East. The figures would normally boost bets on the Bank of England cut»»»
Civil Defence Council reviews air quality in Ras Laffan and Al Khor
Doha, Qatar: The Civil Defence Council reviewed reports from the competent authorities and confirms that air quality indicators in areas near Ras Laffan Industrial City, Al Dhakhira, and Al Khor remain within normal levels. This comes in the context of the Civil Defence Council's continuous oversig»»»
Twin fiscal deficits: How much could Romania reduce its budget deficit if tax collection reached the EU average
An analysis by Alex Milcev, Partner and Head of the Tax and Legal Services Department, EY Romania While the government seeks solutions to reduce the budget deficit with an emphasis on tax hikes, more efficient tax collection would contribute significantly to reducing it, without the need for drasti»»»
UAE air defences intercept 7 ballistic missiles, 15 UAVs
UAE air defence systems intercepted 7 ballistic missiles and 15 drones on 19th March 2026 coming from Iran. Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have intercepted 334 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,714 UAVs.»»»
Abu Dhabi court rejects Dh100,000 claim after ruling cheque was issued as guarantee
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Civil Family and Administrative Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a farm seller seeking Dh100,000 from a buyer over a cheque that the court ruled had been issued as a guarantee rather than as a payment instrument. The court said the cheque in question was a security ch»»»
Japarov convenes Security Council to discuss risks amid Middle East situation - | 24.KG
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov held a working meeting with members of the Security Council. During the meeting, issues related to ensuring national security, including in the food and energy sectors, were discussed amid the events in the Middle East. Security Council members also discussed a»»»
Man detained in Chui region for spreading extremist content on Facebook - | 24.KG
A man has been detained in Chui region on suspicion of distribution of extremist materials online. The Main Internal Affairs Department of the region reported. According to police, on February 9, monitoring of Facebook revealed an account under the name «Aza Asanbekov» that was allegedly used to sp»»»
Shell: Attack on Ras Laffan in Qatar Damaged Pearl GTL Facility
Shell said Wednesday's attack on Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City caused damage to the Pearl GTL (gas-to-liquids) facility, adding the fire was quickly put out, there were no reported injuries and Pearl is now in a "safe state.” Shell has a 100% interest in Pearl GTL in Qatar, which has capaci»»»
Morgan Stanley Joins Peers in Pushing Back Fed Cut Forecasts on Inflation Fears
Morgan Stanley on Thursday joined Goldman Sachs and Barclays in pushing back its forecast for the US Federal Reserve's next interest rate cut to September from June after the central bank flagged inflationary risks amid the Middle East conflict. The Wall Street brokerage now expects quarter-point »»»
Restive calm in Beirut after Israel's 'big surprises' threat
Israeli strikes targeted overnight into Thursday Mayfadoun, al-Naqoura, al-Qantara, Tyre, al-Hosh, Insariyeh, al-Bazourieh, al-Rihan, Tayr Debba, Debaal, and the border town of al-Khiam in south Lebanon. Artillery shelled Arnoun, al-Ghandourieh, Maroun al-Rass, Bint Jbeil and wadi al-Slouqi. At lea»»»
Hezbollah repels incursion attempts, strikes Israel from north to south
Hezbollah said it targeted overnight into Thursday Kiryat Shmona, Misgav Am, Dishon, Manara, Naharaya, Haifa and Kfar Giladi in north Israel and Israeli soldiers and Merkava tanks near the southern border towns of Houla, Taybeh, Aitaroun, Odaisseh, Rob Tlatine and Markaba with rockets, artillery sh»»»
"LEAP 2026" tech event: call for application postponed
Tunis, March 19 (TAP) - The Communication Technologies Ministry announced on Thursday the postponement of the call for applications to select 6 Tunisian startups to partake in a prospecting mission at "LEAP 2026" tech event, initially scheduled from...»»»
UAE denies capital control rumours, reaffirms free flow of funds
Abu Dhabi: Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE President, has dismissed rumours about restrictions on capital movement in the country, warning against the spread of misinformation during times of regional tension. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.In a post o»»»
New Online Platform to Track Progress on Projects Under Municipal Investment Programme
A new online platform (ipop.mrrb.bg) will track progress on projects under the municipal investment programme. It was developed within 10 days to consolidate and organize data from various directorates and ministries, caretaker Regional Development and Public Works Minister Nikolay Naydenov announc»»»
Oman condemns targeting of energy facilities in Qatar, UAE, and attacks on Saudi Arabia
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman condemned the attacks targeting energy facilities in the State of Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, as well as other attacks targeting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In a statement issued today, Oman's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed the need to adhere to internat»»»
IRGC Strikes 80 Israeli Sites, Four US Bases in Major Operation
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Thursday that it has successfully targeted 80 military sites across occupied Palestine, along with four American bases in the Persian Gulf region, in a large-scale offensive utilizing precision-guided missiles and drones. Iranian missile soa»»»
Kyrgyzstan becomes leader in relocation of major Russian Telegram channels - | 24.KG
Owners of major Telegram channels are increasingly registering businesses in Kyrgyzstan to preserve advertising revenue amid potential restrictions in Russia. The country has emerged as the most popular destination for relocating advertising contracts, the Telegram channel Mash reports. Kyrgyzstan »»»
Israeli officials expressed surprise last week over Hezbollah’s capabilities: Hebrew media - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Vucic, Orban discuss possibilities to overcome energy sector crisis
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic spoke with Hungarian PM Viktor Orban by phone on Thursday to assess all possibilities for Serbia and Hungary to jointly overcome the crisis in various fields of the energy sector. "An important discussion with Hungarian PM Viktor Orban. Today is one of »»»
Asia turns to Russian fuel - in record volumes
Asia is set to import record volumes of Russian fuel oil by the end of March, as continued disruption to Middle Eastern supplies forces buyers across the continent to seek alternative sources and take advantage of a temporary easing of US sanctions against Moscow. »»»
Asia turns to Russian fuel - in record volumes
Asia is set to import record volumes of Russian fuel oil by the end of March, as continued disruption to Middle Eastern supplies forces buyers across the continent to seek alternative sources and take advantage of a temporary easing of US sanctions against Moscow. »»»
Asia turns to Russian fuel - in record volumes
Asia is set to import record volumes of Russian fuel oil by the end of March, as continued disruption to Middle Eastern supplies forces buyers across the continent to seek alternative sources and take advantage of a temporary easing of US sanctions against Moscow. »»»
Asia turns to Russian fuel - in record volumes
Asia is set to import record volumes of Russian fuel oil by the end of March, as continued disruption to Middle Eastern supplies forces buyers across the continent to seek alternative sources and take advantage of a temporary easing of US sanctions against Moscow. »»»
Asia turns to Russian fuel - in record volumes
Asia is set to import record volumes of Russian fuel oil by the end of March, as continued disruption to Middle Eastern supplies forces buyers across the continent to seek alternative sources and take advantage of a temporary easing of US sanctions against Moscow. »»»
Asia turns to Russian fuel - in record volumes
Asia is set to import record volumes of Russian fuel oil by the end of March, as continued disruption to Middle Eastern supplies forces buyers across the continent to seek alternative sources and take advantage of a temporary easing of US sanctions against Moscow. »»»
Asia turns to Russian fuel - in record volumes
Asia is set to import record volumes of Russian fuel oil by the end of March, as continued disruption to Middle Eastern supplies forces buyers across the continent to seek alternative sources and take advantage of a temporary easing of US sanctions against Moscow. »»»
Asia turns to Russian fuel - in record volumes
Asia is set to import record volumes of Russian fuel oil by the end of March, as continued disruption to Middle Eastern supplies forces buyers across the continent to seek alternative sources and take advantage of a temporary easing of US sanctions against Moscow. »»»
Asia turns to Russian fuel - in record volumes
Asia is set to import record volumes of Russian fuel oil by the end of March, as continued disruption to Middle Eastern supplies forces buyers across the continent to seek alternative sources and take advantage of a temporary easing of US sanctions against Moscow. »»»
Asia turns to Russian fuel - in record volumes
Asia is set to import record volumes of Russian fuel oil by the end of March, as continued disruption to Middle Eastern supplies forces buyers across the continent to seek alternative sources and take advantage of a temporary easing of US sanctions against Moscow. »»»
Asia turns to Russian fuel - in record volumes
Asia is set to import record volumes of Russian fuel oil by the end of March, as continued disruption to Middle Eastern supplies forces buyers across the continent to seek alternative sources and take advantage of a temporary easing of US sanctions against Moscow. »»»
Asia turns to Russian fuel - in record volumes
Asia is set to import record volumes of Russian fuel oil by the end of March, as continued disruption to Middle Eastern supplies forces buyers across the continent to seek alternative sources and take advantage of a temporary easing of US sanctions against Moscow. »»»
Asia turns to Russian fuel - in record volumes
Asia is set to import record volumes of Russian fuel oil by the end of March, as continued disruption to Middle Eastern supplies forces buyers across the continent to seek alternative sources and take advantage of a temporary easing of US sanctions against Moscow. »»»