The District Prosecutor’s Office in Haskovo has charged and detained a 38-year-old Turkish citizen for attempting to transport synthetic cannabinoid worth nearly EUR 87,000 across the border from Bulgaria to Turkiye via Kapitan Andreevo, the Bulgarian Prosecution Service said on Thursday. The offen»»»

An upcoming mayoral runoff in the small French town of Arcis-sur-Aube has drawn global attention due to the unusual surnames of two candidates, which resemble those of Nazi leader Adolf Hitler and Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky. Mayor Charles Hittler is seeking reelection in a three-way second round o»»»

In 2025, the market was shaped primarily by the postponement of major modernization projects and longer investment decision cycles, against a backdrop of reduced visibility and still-elevated financing costs. In this environment, the company maintained stable cash flow and recorded a moderate contr»»»

U.S President Donald Trump (C) was set to welcome Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) to the White House for a return visit on Thursday after the pair forged a strong relationship at a Japan-US summit meeting in Tokyo during a three day visit in October. File photo by Franck Robichon/EPA Mar»»»

There have been 27 cases of bacterial meningitis in Kent and Canterbury, England. File Photo by David Silpa/UPI | License Photo March 19 (UPI) -- The number of cases of meningitis in Kent has risen to 27, the United Kingdom Health Security Agency reported. There are 15 confirmed cases, and 12 suspe»»»

The Pentagon is seeking more than $200 billion from Congress to fund the Iran war, the Washington Post reports, citing a senior administration official and sources familiar with the matter. If approved, the figure would far exceed the cost of US President Donald Trump’s military operation against I»»»

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast that the country will be affected by a state of atmospheric instability, with cloud formations moving in from the west toward the country. In a statement today, NCM said that this leads to the development of convective cloud cells over scattered»»»

Slovenian State Secretary for National and International Security Vojko Volk said authorities have identified indications of direct foreign interference in the country’s elections scheduled for March 22, following a session of the National Security Council secretariat, RTV SLO reported on March 18.»»»

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 »»»

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 »»»

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 »»»

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 »»»

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 »»»

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 »»»

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 »»»

Romania’s parliament is facing a political deadlock that is likely to delay the final vote on the 2026 state budget, initially scheduled for March 19, after disagreements between coalition partners and the opposition blocked committee proceedings. »»»

Montenegro’s President Jakov Milatovic has invited all political party leaders to an urgent meeting to address what he described as a deepening “political and institutional crisis,” his cabinet said on March 18. Speaking a»»»

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 »»»

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 »»»

Former head of the US National Counterterrorism Center Joe Kent, who resigned this week in protest over the US-Israeli war on Iran, is under FBI investigation, according to Semafor. A probe into alleged improper sharing of classified information was opened before Kent quit his post and accused the »»»

Oil has long been dubbed "black gold", but its price has proven extraordinarily sensitive to global disruptions. Geopolitical events — such as wars, embargoes, revolutions and territorial invasions — have repeatedly triggered sharp spikes in crude oil prices They often lead to broader economic fall»»»

Slovenia, a country of 2.1mn people, is heading into highly uncertain parliamentary elections on March 22, with a tightening race between former prime minister Janez Jansa's opposition Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) and Prime Minister Robert Golob's ruling Freedom Movement. »»»

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 »»»

Dubai: The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) has announced its official working hours for the Eid Al-Fitr holiday in 2026, confirming that services will continue seamlessly across customer centres and digital platforms throughout the festive period. The au»»»

A fisherman off the western Peloponnese has caught in his nets and handed over to port authorities a broken ancient amphora, officials said Thursday. A Coast Guard statement said the fisherman informed the Kyllini port authority Wednesday that he brought up the fragmentary vase – which would have b»»»

Drug enforcement officers made a significant seizure this week, arresting three suspects and confiscating more than 40 kilograms of narcotics. According to a police statement issued Thursday, a 38-year-old man was arrested in the eastern Athens suburb of Zografou during an alleged drug transaction »»»

Kevin Spacey attends the Filming Italy Venice Award photocall during the Venice International Film Festival in August 2025 in Venice, Italy. Spacey settled a sexual assault civil case in England. File Photo by Rocco Spaziani/UPI | License Photo Founder of the Women's Tennis Association and tennis g»»»

European activists delivered a five tons of medical aid to Cuba on Wednesday as the island nation is suffers the impacts of an ongoing US energy blockade that has exacerbated its economic crisis and caused widespread electricity blackouts. The first shipment of international aid for crisis-hit Cuba»»»

A South Carolina woman stopped to buy four lottery tickets, and all four turned out to be winners -- including one with a $200,000 prize. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo March 18 (UPI) -- A South Carolina woman stopped to buy four lottery tickets, and all four turned out to be winn»»»

Indonesia has officially announced that while the crescent moon sighting has not been not confirmed, Saturday, March 21, will mark the first day of Eid al-Fitr. While some countries this year will celebrate the festive period starting Friday, others may celebrate it on Saturday. It depends really o»»»

European leaders doubled down Thursday on refusing to join the United States and Israel military campaigns in the Middle East as they met in Brussels to grapple with rising oil and gas prices caused by the war. European leaders have deflected entreaties from U.S. President Donald Trump to send mili»»»

Louvre Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island isn’t just about witnessing art from afar; oftentimes, it draws you into a scene and makes you part of the frame. This Eid Al Fitr holiday – which kicked off today – is a perfect moment to experience the immersive moments that make up a trip. From workshops to vi»»»

Abu Dhabi Police has confirmed its full readiness to handle reports received through the central operations room, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance safety and security across the emirate. Speaking during a media interview on the News Center programme on Abu Dhabi TV, Major Khalid Obaid Al Dhahe»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police, in cooperation with the Monitoring and Control Centre, have urged residents to comply with regulations governing the installation and use of home surveillance cameras, as part of a public awareness campaign launched under the slogan “Be Reassured.” The capital police sa»»»

Tehran has effectively acknowledged Ukraine as a legitimate military target. Ibrahim Azizi, the head of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security Commission, made this statement in a post on X. The next day, Iran’s Foreign Ministry accused Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky of involvement in the conflict»»»

The Sofia City Court (SCC) Thursday held a hearing in a case against former prime minister Kiril Petkov, who is charged with committing official malfeasance by ordering senior police officials to take actions at variance with the law. The SCC denied a motion by prosecutor Angel Kanev for an expert »»»

The FBI is investigating Donald Trump's former top counter-terrorism official - who resigned from the role earlier this week - over alleged leaks, sources have told CBS News, the BBC's US partner. Joe Kent is under investigation in connection with alleged leaks of classified information, with sourc»»»

This performance comes amid a local and international economic context marked by uncertainty and a more cautious approach by companies regarding expansion or relocation decisions. Under these conditions, the rapid leasing pace of the new building confirms the continued demand for high-tech, efficie»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

The COVID-19 pandemic's early death toll was much higher than the official US count, according to a new study that spotlights dramatic disparities in the uncounted deaths. About 840,000 COVID-19 deaths were reported on death certificates in 2020 and 2021. But a group of researchers — using a form o»»»

Thousands of ​Turks gathered in central Istanbul on March 18 for a protest held exactly 12 months after Ekrem Imamoglu, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s chief political rival, was jailed after a dawn police raid on his home. »»»

GERB-UDF MP Toma Bikov read a declaration from the parliamentary rostrum on Thursday on behalf of his coalition, which stated that the 51st National Assembly was a challenge for GERB-UDF. The declaration read: "The outgoing National Assembly was one of the most significant tests for our coalition G»»»

KARACHI: A powerful overnight storm accompanied by heavy rain and gale-force winds killed at least 19 people in Pakistan’s largest city, Karachi, and injured several others, as walls and roofs collapsed across multiple areas, according to officials and local media. Heavy rains and strong winds lash»»»

POLITICS According to an analysis in mediapool.bg, which has perused relevant public documents, it is highly unlikely that Bulgaria's Constitutional Court will be able to determine explicitly whether a Judicial System Act amendment that limited the term in office of an acting prosecutor general to »»»

While a number of countries are getting ready to sight the moon and declare the first day of Eid Al Fitr on Wednesday (Mar 18, 2026), some nations will hold their moon-sighting moments a day later, on Mar 19. In many countries, the 29th of Ramadan will fall tomorrow and so Eid will fall on Friday o»»»