TradeIsraelWhy a German shipping deal alarms Israel's governmentNik MartinHapag‑Lloyd's deal to buy a major Israeli shipping company is colliding with national-security red lines. Critics say the purchase could expose critical infrastructure at a volatile moment in the Middle East. https://p.dw.com»»»

Irena Mladenova has been nominated as caretaker Minister of Innovation and Growth in the Gurov draft cabinet. Mladenova is an assistant professor in the Department of Business Administration at the Faculty of Economics, St. Kliment Ohridski University of Sofia, according to the University’s website»»»

The Israeli government has scrapped a longstanding rule preventing Israeli citizens from buying land directly from Palestinians, in a bid to establish facts on the ground that would prevent the establishment of a Palestinian state. The previous rules—in place since 1967—served as a legal obstacle t»»»

Japan's exports surged nearly 17% in January from a year earlier, lifted by seasonal factors and strong demand in China and other Asian markets. Imports slipped 2.5% from the same month a year earlier to 10.3 trillion yen ($67 billion), while exports climbed 16.8% to 9.19 trillion yen ($59.8 billio»»»

George Sharkov has been nominated as caretaker Minister of Electronic Governance in the Gurov draft Cabinet. Sharkov is an expert in information technology, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, according to information published by the Institute of Information and Communication Technologies.»»»

Julian Popov has been nominated as caretaker Minister of Environment and Water in the Gurov draft cabinet. Born in Sofia on September 21, 1959. Graduated with a degree in Bulgarian Philology from Sofia University, according to information on the presidential administration website. Chair of the Boa»»»

Stoil Tzitzelkov has been nominated as caretaker Deputy Prime Minister for Fair Elections in the Gurov Cabinet. Tzitzelkov is a member of the Public Council of the Central Election Commission. He also serves as chairperson of the European Association for the Defence of Human Rights - Bulgaria. He i»»»

The Trump administration is closer to a major war in the Middle East than most Americans realize. It could begin very soon, U.S. news portal Axios reported on Wednesday. A U.S. military operation in Iran would likely be a massive, weeks-long campaign that would look more like full-fledged war than »»»

BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut met with new Ukrainian Ambassador to Belgrade Oleksandr Lytvynenko on Wednesday to discuss strengthening of cooperation in various areas of mutual interest. Welcoming the ambassador, Macut expressed a wish for a "continuation of good and successful cooperation esta»»»

Türkiye Petrolleri (TPAO) has signed a partnership agreement with Shell to carry out exploration work in Bulgaria's maritime zone, the Turkish energy ministry and British oil major said on Wednesday. European Union member Bulgaria, which had been totally dependent on Russian gas until 2022, has bee»»»

Neel let out a piercing cry at the New Sonapur Crematorium on Wednesday as he bid farewell to his father, Ramesh Shukla – the legendary lensman known across the UAE as the “royal photographer”. From Shukla’s wife Tarulatta and grandchildren to relatives, friends and staff at the Four Seasons Ramesh»»»

George Sharkov has been nominated as caretaker Minister of e-Government in the Gurov cabinet. Sharkov is an expert in information technology, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, according to information published by the Institute of Information and Communication Technologies. He graduated i»»»

The leader of Vazrazhdane, Kostadin Kostadinov described on Wednesday the composition of the caretaker cabinet, proposed by Andrey Gurov, as “weak, extremely unprofessional, the result of bargaining and backroom deals.” “I am shocked by the names in the cabinet, especially Justice Minister Andrey Y»»»

Irina Shtonova has been nominated as caretaker Minister of Economy and Industry in the cabinet of Andrey Gurov. Irina Shtonova holds a master’s degree in Business Administration from Stanford University and a PhD in Economics from the Sofia University. She also earned a bachelor’s degree in Economi»»»

Skopje, 17 February 2026 (MIA) - The memorandum of cooperation, signed by Minister of Energy, Mining, and Mineral Resources Sanja Bozhinovska with representatives of CFS Media & Advisory DOO, which includes the Balkan Green Energy News portal and the Belgrade Energy Forum, sets out coordinated acti»»»

Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov said the nomination of Andrey Yankulov sends a clear message about the importance placed on judicial reform. According to Gyurov, Yankulov’s role in investigating the “Eight Dwarfs” case provides strong moral grounds to demand accountability from the Prosecuto»»»

Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev expressed his support for the decision of his deputy in charge of finance and healthcare, Georgi Klisurski, to accept the post of Minister of Finance in the caretaker government of Andrey Gurov, Sofia municipality announced on Wednesday. Terziev is temporarily taking over»»»

Angelina Boneva has been nominated as caretaker Minister of Regional Development and Public Works in the Gurov draft cabinet. Holds a bachelor's degree from Oxford University, UK, and a master's degree in European Sciences from the University of Graz, Austria, according to information posted on the»»»

New Delhi: Google said it would build new subsea cables from India and chip titan Nvidia unveiled tie-ups with computing firms on Wednesday as tech giants rushed to announce deals and investments at a global AI conference in New Delhi. The AI Impact Summit is the fourth annual gathering to discuss »»»

Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev expressed his support for the decision of his deputy in charge of finance and healthcare, Georgi Klisurski, to accept the post of Minister of Finance in the caretaker government of Andrey Gurov, Sofia municipality announced on Wednesday. Terziev is temporarily taking over»»»

Ирена Георгиева е предложена за служебен министър на туризма в кабинета „Гюров“. Ирена Георгиева е завършила специалност „Социология“ в Софийския университет „Св. Климент Охридски“ със златен медал за отличен успех и активна обществена дейност, по данни на Министерството на туризма. Почти целият ѝ »»»

Traicho Traikov has been nominated for caretaker Minister of Energy in the proposed Gurov cabinet. Caretaker prime minister-designate, Andrey Gurov, presented the proposed government lineup to President Iliana Iotova earlier on Wednesday. Traikov is currently Mayor of Sofia's Sredets district. Befo»»»

Korman Ismailov has been proposed as caretaker Minister of Transport and Communications in the draft cabinet of Andrey Gurov. Ismailov was born on September 13, 1972 in Sofia, according to information published on the Bulgarian Parliament website. He was served as a Member of Parliament in the 41st»»»

Nayden Todorov has been nominated as caretaker Minister of Culture in the Gurov draft cabinet. Born in Plovdiv, South Central Bulgaria, in 1974. Graduated from the Music High School in Plovdiv. Earned his Bachelor's degree at the Vienna Music University in 1996. Specialized under Mendi Rodan at the»»»

Born in Isperih (Northeastern Bulgaria) on January 24, 1953. Graduated from Varna Medical University as a specialist in anaesthesiology and resuscitation in 1979. First elected to National Assembly in 1997, has been MP in 11 parliaments. On numerous occasions has been chair and deputy chair of parl»»»

Economic news, the latest developments in the Petrohan criminal case, and the caretaker government's lineup dominate Wednesday's news media. POLITICS On bTV's morning show, Anton Kutev commented on former president Rumen Radev's upcoming political project. Kutev, former caretaker government spokesp»»»

Speaking to reporters in Parliament’s lobby on Wednesday, National Assembly Deputy Chair and GERB-UDF Deputy Floor Leader Kostadin Angelov said that his political entity believes the proposed caretaker Cabinet is the personal responsibility of President Iliana Iotova. He was commenting on the lineu»»»

Bulgarian tourism experienced a strong rebound in 2025, with notable increases in visitor numbers, overnight stays, and tourism revenues, according to outgoing Minister of Tourism Miroslav Borshosh. The minister described 2025 as a successful year for the sector, attributing the growth to targeted »»»

British National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell has been spotted at the scene of crucial peace talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the US in Geneva. The UK has scuppered a peace deal before, and is not due to take part in the latest negotiations. Video footage captured by Ruptly shows Powell in th»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron's Middle East and North Africa adviser Anne-Claire Legendre has been named as head of the Arab World Institute in Paris, following the resignation of longtime chair Jack Lang over his links to child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Legendre is the first woman to lead t»»»

Gaborone, Botswana – Egypt’s rising badminton star Adham Hatem Elgamal delivered a commanding performance to secure the men’s singles gold medal at the All Africa Senior Badminton Championships 2026, held from February 9 to 15 in Botswana’s capital. Hatem clinched the continental title after a hard»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States takes new practices of violating international law and poses a threat to states' sovereignty, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez said on Wednesday. "We are concerned about the deterioration of the international situation in an already unjust international or»»»

‌Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will travel to Washington in lieu of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for the inaugural meeting of US President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" on Thursday, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday. A Turkish diplomatic source told Reuters ‌that Fidan, during the ‌»»»

Dimitar Iliev is nominated for Minister of Youth and Sports in the Gurov caretaker Cabinet. He held the same position in the Nikolay Denkov government (June 2023 - March 2024). Eight-times rally champion of Bulgaria and the only Bulgaria to have won Rally Bulgaria three times. Puts an end to his sp»»»

Prof. Sergei Ignatov has been proposed as caretaker Minister of Education and Science in the draft cabinet of Andrey Gyurov. Ignatov was born on August 6, 1960 in the city of Vidin, according to information from the Vidin Almanac. Ignatov completed his primary education at the St. Cyril and St. Met»»»

Georgi Klisurski has been nominated as caretaker Minister of Finance in the Gurov draft cabinet. MPA from Harvard Kennedy School, B.A from Dartmouth College, MBA from Wharton, according to information from the Sofia Municipal Council. Advisor to Assen Vassilev, the deputy prime minister for Europea»»»

“I conducted the talks independently and I take full responsibility for all the ministers in this cabinet,” said Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov, speaking to journalists after presenting the lineup of the caretaker government to President Iliana Iotova. /MORE /КТ/»»»

Emil Dechev has been nominated as caretaker Minister of Interior in the Gurov draft cabinet. Emil Dechev was born on May 5, 1970, in Pleven. He graduated in Law from Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski in 1996 and a year later began working as an investigator at the Sofia Investigation Service. I»»»

Dimitar Iliev is nominated for Minister of Youth and Sport in the Gurov caretaker Cabinet. He held the same position in the Nikolay Denkov government (June 2023 - March 2024). Eight-times rally champion of Bulgaria and the only Bulgaria to have won Rally Bulgaria three times. Puts an end to his spo»»»

Nadezhda Neynsky has been nominated for caretaker Minister of Foreign Affairs in the proposed Andrey Gurov cabinet. She was born on August 9, 1962, in Sofia, according to information published on the website of the National Assembly. Neynsky graduated from the Lycée Français Alphonse de Lamartine d»»»

Former Prime Minister Saad Hariri has affirmed that al-Mustaqbal Movement is entering a new phase aimed at reaffirming the path of late PM Rafik Hariri — "one of moderation and dedication to establishing stability in the nation". Hariri stressed that prosperity in any region of Lebanon will benefit»»»

NEW DELHI An Indian professor has sparked ridicule after falsely suggesting a Chinese-made robot dog displayed at a major AI summit in New Delhi was developed by her university. The silver mechanical dog - a model sold by Chinese startup Unitree - appeared at a booth run by the private Galgotias Un»»»

“I conducted the talks independently and I take full responsibility for all the ministers in this cabinet,” said Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov, speaking to journalists after presenting the lineup of the caretaker government to President Iliana Iotova. /MORE /КТ/»»»

In this situation, choosing caretaker ministers is no easy task, said President Iliana Iotova on Wednesday during the presentation of the caretaker government by caretaker prime minister-designate Andrey Gurov. The President identified the preparation of fair elections as the most important task. M»»»

Ivan Hristanov has been nominated as caretaker Minister of Agriculture and Food in the Gurov draft cabinet. Hristanov was born in Sofia on December 24, 1973, according to information posted on the Edinenie (Unity) political party website. Hristanov was among the people who founded the party in 2025»»»

Born in Dragoynovo Village (South Central Bulgaria) on April 16, 1950. Graduated as communications engineer from Vasil Levski National Military University, then from S. M. Budyonny Military Academy of Signal Corps, Russia, and from General Staff Faculty of the G.S. Rakovski National Defence Academy»»»

Iran has indicated that it may send some of its enriched uranium to a third country, such as Russia, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing US, Iranian, and regional diplomats. Iranian officials also suggested that they might pause enrichment for up to three years and floated a proposa»»»

UNESCO welcomed Wednesday the completion of parliamentary committee deliberations on Lebanon’s draft Media Law, describing it as a major milestone in a reform process that has spanned nearly 15 years. The draft law, submitted in late 2025 by the Minister of Information with sustained technical supp»»»

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mihail Okoliyski has been nominated for caretaker Minister of Health in the proposed Andrey Gurov cabinet. From 2014 until June 2023, he served as head of the Bulgaria Office of the World Health Organization. Between 1998 and 2014, he was an associate professor at the National Cent»»»

Andrey Yankulov has been proposed as caretaker Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice in the draft cabinet of Andrey Gyurov. He is a lawyer specializing in criminal law, according to the website of the Anti-Corruption Fund foundation. He was born on August 25, 1980, in Sofia, according to in»»»