Bulgarian News Agency 19m

Caretaker Government Drafting Regular Budget for 2026

The caretaker government is drafting a regular budget proposal to be submitted if the next parliament fails to form a governing majority, caretaker Minister of Finance Georgi Klisurski said on Wednesday. Speaking in a television interview, Klisurski said the draft had not yet been completed, but wo»»»

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TAP 21m

Election ink to be abandoned starting from next by-election (ISIE president)

Tunis, April 1 (TAP) - The Board of the Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE) has decided to discontinue the use of election ink starting from the the upcoming legislative by-election in El Kabaria constituency (Tunis Governorate),...»»»

Daily News Egypt 22m

Houthi Red Sea attacks could drive oil to $140, Bloomberg Economics says

Global oil prices could surge to $140 per barrel if Houthi rebels target shipping in the Red Sea, potentially worsening what is already considered the largest energy disruption in history, according to a report by Bloomberg Economics. Analysts Dina Esfandiary, Ziad Daoud, and Becca Wasser estimate »»»

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Daily News Egypt 22m

Egypt targets $1bn in annual marble, granite exports

Egypt’s Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem has held a high-level meeting to discuss mechanisms to boost marble and granite exports and address challenges facing quarry operators. He affirmed the government’s strong commitment to the sector, describing marble and granite as a priority industry with »»»

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Daily News Egypt 22m

Al-Sisi underscores commitment to economic reforms, market stability

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi affirmed on Wednesday that the government will press ahead with fiscal reforms aimed at safeguarding economic stability and accelerating private sector growth, amid the continued impact of regional conflict on markets and global supply chains. During a meetin»»»

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The Peninsula 24m

Qatar referees hold analytical meeting ahead of round 20 of Doha Bank Stars League

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Football Association's (QFA) Refereeing Department held an analytical session with elite referees in preparation for the 20th round of the QNB Stars League, scheduled for Friday and Saturday. Referees were urged by Chairperson of the Referees Committee Hani Ballan to maintain hig»»»

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TAP 31m

UNIDO Tunisia participates in National Crafts Fair through Creative Tunisia and PAMPAT projects

Tunis, April 1 (TAP) - UNIDO Tunisia took part in the 42nd edition of the National Crafts Fair through its Creative Tunisia and PAMPAT projects (March 27-April 5).Through an unprecedented exhibition, the Creative Tunisia project showcased more than...»»»

TAP 31m

Tunisia begins preparing continental land crossing project (Trade Minister)

Tunis, April 1 (TAP) - Tunisia has begun preparing a continental land crossing project in coordination with Libya, Minister of Trade and Export Development Samir Abid, announced on Monday. This strategic project will start at the Ras Jedir border...»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 31m

Progressive Bulgaria Leader: "Since Joining the 'Club of the Rich', Shop Debts in Villages Are Now in Euro"

"For ten years I have been travelling across Bulgaria, stopping in villages and visiting small shops. What has changed in the last three months is that debts in shopkeepers' notebooks are now in euro," Progressive Bulgaria leader Rumen Radev said at a meeting in Dupnitsa, quoted by the party. He cr»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 43m

Vazrazhdane Top-of-the-List Candidate in Ruse: Bulgaria Must Ensure Its Territory Is Not Used for Military Action Against Iran

Bulgaria must clearly guarantee that its territory will not be used for military actions against Iran and should work towards de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East, said Vazrazhdane top-of-the-list candidate in Ruse Zlatan Zlatanov after a meeting with Iran's Ambassador to Bulgaria, Alireza »»»

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Al Awsat 53m

Houthi Schools in Yemen Turned into Early Recruitment Camps

Since rising to power in 2014, Yemen’s Houthi movement, Ansar Allah, has systematically entrenched itself within the education system, rewriting curricula, renaming schools, and embedding ideological programs. Classrooms have become a frontline in a broader struggle over identity and influence, and»»»

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Gulf News 56m

How ghost robotic kamikaze boats broke the back of Iran's 'swarm' tactics in Hormuz: What happens next

For decades, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) built a strategy around one narrow stretch of water — the Strait of Hormuz, just 33km (21 miles) wide at its narrowest point, yet carrying nearly a fifth of the world’s oil every day. It was designed as a trap. Mines seeded beneath the surfa»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Interior Ministry Chief Secretary Kandev: Police Leadership Will Not Be Drawn into Election Campaigns

Acting Interior Ministry Chief Secretary Georgi Kandev said on Wednesday in a Facebook post that he would not allow the professional leadership of the Ministry to be drawn into election campaigns. "While I hold this position, the law will be applied equally to all citizens of the Republic of Bulgar»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE responds to Iranian missiles and drones, residents alerted safe

UAE residents have received a mobile alert from the Ministry of Defence confirming that the situation in the country is currently safe, following earlier warnings about potential missile threats. The message, sent across the UAE, thanked residents for their cooperation and reassured the public that»»»

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Gulf News 1h

How ghost robotic kamikaze boats broke the back of Iran's 'swarm' tactics in Hormuz: What happens next

For decades, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) built a strategy around one narrow stretch of water — the Strait of Hormuz, just 33km (21 miles) wide at its narrowest point, yet carrying nearly a fifth of the world’s oil every day. It was designed as a trap. Mines seeded beneath the surfa»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

IEA, IMF and World Bank to Coordinate Response to Middle East War's Impact

The heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, and World Bank on Wednesday said they will form a coordination group to maximize their response to the significant economic and energy impacts of the war in the Middle East. In a joint statement, the three global bodies note»»»

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RT 1h

UAE could join US-Israeli war against Iran – WSJ

The United Arab Emirates is getting ready to become the first Gulf nation to commit its military to the US-Israeli war against Iran, the Wall Street Journal has reported, citing Arab officials. Since the start of the conflict a month ago, the UAE has been hit by some 2,500 Iranian missiles and dron»»»

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TAP 1h

Tunisia, BADEA to host workshop to boost Tunisian firms’ participation in African projects

Tunis, April 1 (TAP) – Tunisia and the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) agreed to organise a joint workshop in Tunisia as soon as possible. The aim is to inform Tunisian institutions and companies about the Bank’s programmes,...»»»

Daily News Egypt 1h

Egypt to extend retail opening hours for upcoming Christian holidays

Egypt will extend the opening hours for shops, malls, and restaurants until 11 PM between April 10 and April 13 to mark upcoming Christian holidays, the cabinet announced on Wednesday. The decision, approved during a weekly meeting chaired by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, shifts the closing time»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

MIDAR, Gruppo GKSD sign €600m agreement for integrated medical hub in MADA, East Cairo

MIDAR for Investment and Urban Development, the master developer of integrated mega cities in New Cairo, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Italy’s Gruppo GKSD, an international leader in healthcare provision, investment, design and engineering, construction, procurement, and envir»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE responds to Iranian missiles and drones; residents receive emergency alerts

The UAE Ministry of Defence confirmed that air defence systems are actively responding to incoming missile and drone threats launched from Iran, amid ongoing regional hostilities. Authorities have urged residents to stay in safe locations, follow verified government updates, and remain alert as the»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Organization Urges Parties to Prioritize Media Literacy

The Media Literacy Coalition (MLC) on Wednesday called on all political parties taking part in the April 19, 2026 parliamentary elections to include media literacy as a national priority in their programmes. "Regardless of who wins the elections, we urge parties to unite around the importance of me»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Wine Procedures Enjoy High Popularity in Estreya Hotels

Wine procedures are among the most popular spa procedures in the Estreya Residence and Estreya Palace hotels in the resort town of Sts. Constantine and Helena. The Estreya hotels specialize in offering spa and wellness treatments, therapies and programmes. In addition to treatments at the rehabilit»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 1h

IT tender for school equipment under investigation by prosecutor’s office

A major dispute has erupted in Poland’s largest public IT tender, worth PLN 1.86 billion, for equipping schools with AI labs. NASK and the Ministry of Digital Affairs reported bidder Galaxy to prosecutors over suspected use of non-authentic certificates. The investigation concerns possible document»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 1h

Wujek mine closes after 127 years

Wujek Coal Mine has symbolically ended operations after 127 years, entering a four-year decommissioning phase starting April 1. Of around 700 employees, over 300 will work on closure processes, while others will transfer to different mines or receive support packages. The site holds strong historic»»»

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RT 1h

How many times has the EU screwed itself over in the past year?

Hey, good news! The EU has found a new source of desperately needed gas amid the current energy crunch. The bad news? It’s in the US. So it will serve America, first. With Europe getting any sloppy seconds that Daddy Trump feels like overcharging it for when he isn’t threatening to invade. It’ll be»»»

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Novinite 1h

Bulgarian Central Bank Warns Geopolitics Now Shapes Inflation Outlook

Bulgarian National Bank Governor Dimitar Radev has warned that inflation risks are increasingly driven by geopolitical developments, stressing that Bulgaria remains firmly anchored within the European institutional and political framework. He made the remarks during a meeting with heads of diplomat»»»

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TAP 1h

Tunindex closes Wednesdays session down 0.09%

Tunis, April 1 (TAP) - Tunindex closed Wednesday's session down 0.09% to 15,351.16 points with a relatively high volume of TND 8.3 million, said broker Tunisie Valeurs. SIAME shares were the best performers after rising by 5.9% to TND 3.250,...»»»

Kathimerini 1h

Migrant boat capsizes off Turkey, at least 19 dead

A fast-moving boat carrying Afghan migrants capsized in the Aegean Sea on Wednesday while attempting to evade the Turkish coast guard in rough waters, leaving 19 dead – including a baby, officials said. The Turkish Coast Guard Command said the boat carrying dozens of migrants ignored repeated warni»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Ethiopian Airlines resumes flights to destinations in Middle East

Addis Ababa: Ethiopian Airlines, Africa's largest flight carrier, has resumed flights to some destinations in the Middle East after weeks of disruption caused by the conflict in the region. Mesfin Tasew, group chief executive officer (CEO) of Ethiopian Airlines, said on Tuesday that the airline has»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Saudi Arabia: Mawani Announces Commencement of Container Terminal Operations at Jubail Port

The Saudi Ports Authority “Mawani” has announced the commencement of container terminal operations at Jubail Commercial Port under a privatization contract with Saudi Global Ports (SGP), backed by private sector investments exceeding SAR2 billion ($533 million). The new move is in line with the obj»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Hormuz hangs in balance as Trump eyes quick Iran exit

Dubai: Signs are growing that Donald Trump may be preparing to wind down the war with Iran — even as the fate of the Strait of Hormuz remains unresolved — raising the risk that a quick exit could translate into a strategic setback. According to CNN, US officials have indicated Washington may not ta»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Hezbollah’s Surface-to-Air Missiles Challenge Israeli Superiority, Heavy Rocket Salvos Strike Enemy - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Surface-to-Air Missiles Challenge Israeli Superiority, Heavy Rocket Salvos Strike Enemy 01-04-2026 19:55 PM In the context of t»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

19 Migrants Found Dead by Italian Coastguard off Lampedusa

The bodies of 19 migrants were recovered from a boat off the coast of Lampedusa on Wednesday by the Italian coastguard, the island's mayor told AFP. Mayor Filippo Mannino said seven other migrants, including two children, were being treated for "hypothermia and intoxication from hydrocarbon fumes".»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Hiker's Dog Lost in New Zealand Forest Rescued by Helicopter after Strangers Fund Search

When a hiker fell from a 55-meter (180-foot) waterfall in wild New Zealand bush, rescuers were forced to evacuate the badly hurt woman without her dog, which couldn't be found. After strangers raised thousands of dollars for a search, border collie Molly was flown to safety by a helicopter pilot wh»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Caretaker PM Gurov Meets Head of OSCE Election Observation Mission

The caretaker government's commitments to organizing fair elections were the focus of a meeting between Prime Minister Andrey Gurov and Dunja Mijatovic, head of the election observation mission of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (OSCE/ODIHR), the government press servic»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Caretaker Finance Minister Klisurski Says State Is Preparing Regular Budget Draft

The caretaker government is drafting a regular budget proposal to be submitted if the next parliament fails to form a governing majority, caretaker Minister of Finance Georgi Klisurski said on Wednesday. Speaking in a television interview, Klisurski said the draft had not yet been completed, but wo»»»

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Kathimerini 2h

Search on Samos for smugglers who landed 34 migrants

Police on Samos are looking for two smugglers believed to have landed 34 migrants on the eastern Aegean Sea island, one of whom was critically ill and needed to be airlifted to Piraeus, authorities said Wednesday. A Coast Guard statement said a speedboat with the two suspected smugglers on it was s»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Sheikh Hamdan directs Dubai government entities to integrate all services

In a landmark step in Dubai’s digital transformation journey, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, announced that the emirate has entered a new era in which »»»

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TAP 2h

APIA approves 5 investment operations worth TND 9.43 million

Tunis, April 1 (TAP) - The National Benefits-Granting Committee under the Agricultural Investment Promotion Agency (French: APIA) approved, on March 31, five investment operations worth TND 9.43 million. These projects will be carried out in five...»»»

Tanjug 2h

Sofronijevic meets with Czech ambassador to Belgrade

BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure Aleksandra Sofronijevic met with Czech Ambassador to Belgrade Jan Bondi on Wednesday to discuss possibilities for advancement of bilateral cooperation, with special focus on development of railway infrastructure. The possibil»»»

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UPI 2h

Bolivia alleges fuel sabotage tied to international criminal network - UPI.com

Bilivan consumers have felt the impact of contaminated gasoline. More than 10,000 vehicle owners, including long-distance transport operators and private drivers, have reported severe engine damage. File Photo by Luis Gandarilas/EPA April 1 (UPI) -- Bolivia's government, led by President Rodrigo Pa»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Qatar identifies five unlicensed Umrah providers during inspections

DOHA: Qatar's Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has identified five unlicensed offices arranging Umrah, a minor Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, the ministry said. The offices were discovered during routine inspection tours carried out by the ministry's Hajj and Umrah Affairs Department as part of »»»

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UPI 3h

Gulf fishermen impacted by oil spill face heavy economic losses - UPI.com

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the investigation into the oil spill is ongoing. Authorities reported retrieving more than 800 tons of waste across more than 373 miles of coastline. Photo by Mario Guzman/EPA April 1 (UPI) -- Fishing communities in the Gulf of Mexico are facing heavy econom»»»

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UPI 3h

King Charles invited to address Congress during visit - UPI.com

Queen Camilla, King Charles III, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump pose at Windsor Castle during the Trumps' state visit to England in September. Charles and Camilla will come to the United States for a state visit in late April, and Charles has been invited to address a joint mee»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Islamic Resistance fighters intercepted at 15:00 on Wednesday 01-04-2026 an “Israeli” hostile warplane in the airspace of Baflay town and its surroundings with a surface-to-air missile: statement 38 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Al Manar 3h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers in the town square of Qantara with artillery shells: statement 40 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers in the town square of Qantara with artillery shells: statement 4»»»

Kathimerini 3h

African dust wave impacts Crete, Iraklio flights rerouted

A dense wave of African dust has swept across Crete, particularly affecting the wider Iraklio area, significantly reducing visibility and disrupting air traffic. Three inbound international flights scheduled to land at Iraklio’s Nikos Kazantzakis Airport on Wednesday were diverted to alternative de»»»

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Kathimerini 3h

Cyclades, Dodecanese schools closed Thursday as Storm Erminio sweeps through

The South Aegean regional authority has announced that all schools, from nursery to high school, across the Cyclades and Dodecanese will remain closed on Thursday, citing safety concerns as Storm Erminio continues to impact the country. The decision, reached Wednesday following closures already in »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Spa Hotel Ata in Varshets Invests in Salt Thermal Mineral Pool and Salt Room

Spa Hotel Ata in Varshets offers treatments with salt and the resort's healing mineral water, which ranks among the top 20 best mineral waters in the world, hotel manager Nikolay Konovski told BTA. In recent months, the hotel has invested in the construction of an outdoor salt thermal pool, where g»»»

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