Bulgaria is not directly threatened by military actions, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said on Thursday. “Bulgaria is not a party to the conflict and does not participate in operations, and, as we heard from the NATO Secretary General, they are not involved in these military actions either,»»»

An employee of the cybercrime directorate at the General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (GDCOC) has been arrested on suspicion of abuse of office, the Interior Ministry said on its website on Thursday. The employee joined the GDCOC in 2024. Officers from the Interior Ministry’s Internal »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department has issued a warning for strong wind and high seas offshore this weekend. In its weather forecast, the department said temperatures will be moderate during the daytime throughout the weekend, with scattered clouds. On Saturday evening, March 7, 2026, th»»»

Dubai: Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has nearly halted as escalating tensions and security threats deter commercial vessels from entering one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The narrow waterway between the Gulf and»»»

Dubai: Some UAE residents say their grocery bills have risen in recent days, particularly for fruits and vegetables, with shoppers reporting noticeable price increases at supermarkets across the country. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Several shoppers told Gulf News t»»»

Dubai: Etihad Water and Electricity said its operational activities are continuing normally, with electricity and water services being delivered without disruption across the northern emirates despite ongoing regional developments. The company said it is operating in line with approved response pla»»»

Today, Acting Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov stated after a meeting of the Security Council at the Council of Ministers that Bulgaria is not facing a direct military threat and is not involved in the conflict in the Middle East. He stressed that the country does not participate in military operations»»»

The government must take measures to prepare for potential a migrant wave, Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria MP and Yes, Bulgaria Co-chair Ivaylo Mirchev said, after the Security Council meeting at the Council of Ministers on Thursday. He added that so far there are no indications of migran»»»

After a meeting of the Security Council with the Council of Ministers here on Thursday, There Is Such a People (TISP) Floor Leader Toshko Yordanov told reporters that while there is certain data that cannot be shared with the public, the caretaker cabinet is not being honest with the Bulgarian peop»»»

Journalist Max Blumenthal has accused conservative group Turning Point USA (TPUSA) of misrepresenting the stance of its late co-founder Charlie Kirk in order to defend the US-Israeli war on Iran. Kirk, a popular podcaster, was killed by a sniper last September while speaking at a college in Utah. H»»»

Dubai: Qatari fighter jets shot down two Iranian bombers that were minutes away from striking a major US military base and a key energy facility in Qatar, marking the first reported air-to-air combat involving the Gulf state’s air force during the expanding regional war. Two Iranian Sukhoi Su-24 ta»»»

Bulgaria’s Parliament Thursday approved at first reading two draft amendments to the Corporate Income Tax Act submitted by the Council of Ministers. One of the bills provides for the exemption from taxation of income earned by religious organizations from renting out or otherwise granting the use o»»»

1 of 2 | A screenshot from footage shot from a U.S. Navy Submarine shows the moment of impact as a torpedo strikes the the IRIS Dena, a Moudge Class Frigate of the Iranian Navy, on Wednesday. Photo via U.S. Department of Defense/UPI | License Photo March 5 (UPI) -- Iran on Thursday vowed to exact r»»»

Dubai: Schools and universities across the UAE will begin an early spring break from Monday, March 9, after the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announced a revised holiday schedule on Wednesday. The break, which runs until Sunday, March 22, applies»»»

Former Defense Minister Todor Tagarev and Captain 1st Rank Vasil Danov, a member of the Board of the Atlantic Council of Bulgaria, discussed on Nova TV the potential threats to the country amid rising tensions in the Middle East and the implications for national security. Both agreed that while the»»»

There is no direct threat to Bulgaria, only possible asymmetric risks, BSP-United Left Floor Leader Nataliya Kiselova told journalists Monday after a meeting of the Security Council with the Council of Ministers in connection with the conflict in the Middle East. Kiselova said the information prese»»»

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has greenlighted 24 political entities out of 27 applicants to stand in the early parliamentary elections on April 19, CEC Deputy Chair and Spokesperson Rositsa Mateva said on Thursday during the election authority’s first regular briefing on the upcoming vote.»»»

Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy convened with representatives from META, the global technology giant, to discuss the progress of the Instagram Filters project. This innovative initiative aims to enhance the visitor experience at the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir and the National Museum»»»

Belgian developer Atenor has successfully completed the sale of the @Expo office campus, with CBRE and Colliers representing the seller under a co‑exclusive mandate. The transaction underscores Atenor’s ability to deliver high quality assets that attract strong interest from investors seeking moder»»»

Suppliers from Russia are not extremely reliable in terms of reaction, caretaker Energy Minister Traicho Traikov said Thursday regarding the frequent shutdowns of unit 6 of the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant due to membrane defects. "What I understand from the plant's management is that suppliers fro»»»

Industrial producer prices across the euro area and the European Union moved higher in January 2026 on a monthly basis, yet remained below their levels from a year earlier, according to Eurostat data. In contrast, Bulgaria recorded one of the most pronounced increases both compared to December and »»»

A polar bear swims in the water off a barrier island in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge just outside the Inupiat village of Kaktovik, Alaska. File Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA March 5 (UPI) -- This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Arctic Council, once a hallmark of post-Cold War cooperation»»»

Tunis, March 5 (TAP) - The inflation rate stood at 5% in February 2026, up 0.1% compared with January 2026, according to the Consumer Price Index published on Thursday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS). This increase is mainly due...»»»

Dubai: A column of black smoke was seen rising over Doha on Thursday after loud explosions shook the Qatari capital as the country’s air defence systems intercepted incoming missiles. Qatar’s Ministry of Defence confirmed that the country had been subjected to a missile attack, adding that air defe»»»

Iran's military said on Thursday that it had launched a drone attack against a U.S. military site in Kuwait. "Drone units of the armed force's navy targeted a site of the U.S. forces Camp Udairi in Kuwait using combat drones," the army said in a statement broadcast by state TV. Camp Buehring, forme»»»

US Congressman Tony Gonzales has admitted to having an extra-marital affair with an aide, having previously denied that the relationship happened. The Texas Republican, who is married with six children, said the relationship with married staff member Regina Santos-Aviles, who died by suicide last y»»»

Dubai: Limited flight operations have resumed at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport following recent disruptions, with authorities coordinating a wide support network for thousands of affected passengers across the emirate. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Airport »»»

Dubai: Dubai authorities have impounded more than 390 delivery bicycles over the past three months as part of intensified inspections aimed at improving safety and regulatory compliance across the emirate’s rapidly expanding delivery sector. The joint operation, conducted by the Roads and Transport»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a telephone call today from His Majesty King Philippe of the friendly Kingdom of Belgium. At the beginning of the call, His Majesty the King inquired about the situation in the State of Qatar, expressing his country’s solid»»»

Dubai: Iranian sailors were taken to a hospital in southern Sri Lanka after a US Navy submarine strike sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, killing at least 87 people, according to the latest reports. Several injured crew members were rescued and brought ashore by Sri Lankan authorities and»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar has announced temporary changes to school schedules as classes move to remote learning from March 8 to 12. In a statement, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education said the decision applies to both government and private schools and is intended to ensure the continuit»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s property market has recorded the sale of an off-plan residential apartment worth Dh422 million ($115 million), making it the third most expensive apartment ever sold in the emirate, according to market data released on Thursday. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the »»»

Tunis, March 5 (TAP) - Tunisia's Embassy in Baghdad announced on Thursday that Iraqi authorities have decided to grant a seven-day entry visa, issued at land border posts, to any person wishing to enter or exit Iraq.In a statement addressed notably...»»»

Dubai: As a kid, Kevin Alexander loved to pull things apart, figure out how they worked, and piece them back together. He went on to study mechanical engineering in Dubai — no surprises there. Today, Alexander leads Design Cave 3D, a Dubai-based 3D printing and additive manufacturing hub launched i»»»

The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, made a working visit to several medical facilities in Bishkek and Chui region. The main goal of the visit was to inspect the progress of construction of new buildings and address »»»

Share: PHOTO- An Israeli Apache helicopter fires towards Lebanon as it flies above the Israel-Lebanon border, amid escalation between Iran-backed Hezbollah and Israel, and amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, as seen from northern Israel, March 4, 2026. © Gil Eliyahu, Reuters Cross-border figh»»»

Bulgarian businesses remain strongly supportive of the country’s eurozone membership, according to the January survey conducted by Alfa Research, which monitors public attitudes toward the adoption of the euro. The first poll following the currency transition showed that approval levels remained st»»»

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Thursday they had targeted Israel's Ben Gurion airport and an air force base in the area. "The heavy Khorramshahr-4 missiles carrying one-ton warheads were launched at dawn today ... toward the heart of Tel Aviv, Ben Gurion airport and the base of the Israeli air»»»

Dubai: As the war between the United States, Israel and Iran intensifies, Washington is deploying an array of advanced technologies — including satellite tracking systems, cyber tools and potentially laser weapons — to counter Iranian missiles and drones. Videos released by United States Central Co»»»

The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) has appointed Dr. Maryam Ali Ficociello as Chief Executive Officer effective March 22. “Ficociello brings more than two decades of leadership experience spanning governance, risk management, resilience, and compliance across public and private sectors, including s»»»

The US-Israel war with Iran could disrupt supplies of key semiconductor manufacturing materials, a South Korean ruling party lawmaker said on Thursday, as the conflict in the Middle East entered its sixth day. South Korea's chip industry, which supplies around two-thirds of global memory chips, is »»»

Dacia has officially announced the name of its new crossover model: Striker – following the brand’s established “-ER” naming convention, joining Duster, Jogger and Bigster in the Dacia family. The model’s full design reveal is scheduled for 10 March. “Derived from the universal expression “to make »»»

The issue of the fairness of elections remains at the center of public attention, but continues to divide Bulgarians, according to the Alpha Research polling agency, based on data from a nationally representative survey on public-political and electoral attitudes, the results of which were announce»»»

OVERVIEW Thursday's media is dominated by security and defence concerns over the escalating conflict in the Middle East, particularly the threat posed by Iran's long-range ballistic missiles. Coverage focuses on Bulgaria's preparedness, NATO's collective defence, and potential regional risks includ»»»

In Bulgaria, the overwhelming majority of complaints about high electricity bills are coming from households that rely on electricity for heating, particularly through air conditioners, the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) reported. Plamen Mladenovski, chairman of the regulator, addres»»»

The Egyptian pound dropped again against the dollar on the black market on 21 July 2016, extending its recent decline despite central bank efforts to close the gap between demand and supply in the dollar-starved economy. Egypt, which relies heavily on imports, is facing a shortage in foreign curren»»»

Tunis, March 5 (TAP) - Tunisia's Embassy in Baghdad informed in a statement issued Thursday, Tunisian nationals residing in countries neighbouring Iraq that the Iraqi authorities had decided to grant a seven-day entry visa at land border crossings...»»»

Israeli enemy forces launched on Thursday a series of intense airstrikes on various areas of Lebanese territory, marking the most extensive escalation since the start of the aggression, which has now entered its fourth day. Thursday’s bombardment extended, for the first time, to the northern city o»»»

A Syrian refugee who stabbed a tourist at Berlin's Holocaust memorial last year has been sentenced to 13 years in prison on charges of attempted murder, among others, said a Berlin court spokesperson on Thursday. The now 20-year-old ⁠ISIS supporter ⁠used a knife to stab a 30-year-old Spanish touris»»»

This photo, taken Thursday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in central Seoul after the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index soared almost 10 percent to close at 5,583.9, snapping a three-session losing streak. Photo by Yonhap South Korean stocks sharply rebounded on Thursday from the pre»»»