Prof. Antoniya Dimova, Dr. Petar Gribnev and Vladimir Afenliev have been appointed Deputy Ministers of Health, the Ministry said on its website on Wednesday. Dimova will coordinate and oversee healthcare system policies in the Budget and Finance, European Coordination and International Cooperation,»»»

Dubai: Indian federal Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has ordered action against a Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) Director after an internal office order detailing elaborate protocol arrangements for his proposed visit to Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh triggered a controversy. Governm»»»

Former Norwegian Prime Minister Thorbjorn Jagland was hospitalized last week after a suicide attempt, days after being charged with gross corruption over his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Norwegian outlet iNyheter has claimed. Citing a “rock-solid source,” iNyheter wrote that Jagl»»»

Speaking to reporters in Parliament’s lobby on Wednesday, Continue the Change Chair Assen Vassilev said a protest would be held on Wednesday evening in front of the Sofia Palace of Justice to call on the Supreme Judicial Council to “stop tearing meniscuses and start doing the job it is paid more th»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Inflation in Russia decreased to 5.6% in 2025, and the authorities will continue to work on it, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said on Wednesday. "Inflation remained one of the major challenges for the country. Thanks to the joint measures of the Bank of Russia and the »»»

HOME SCENE Bulgarian National TV (BNT) reported on Tuesday that the Sofia City Prosecution Office has ordered a preliminary check into the actions of caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev following three reports alleging pressure on investigators working on the Petrohan–Okolchitsa case, the prose»»»

At the start of today’s Council of Ministers session, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov addressed the absence of Interior Minister Emil Dechev, stating it was not due to personal reasons but because an intimidation campaign had been launched against him. Gyurov described the effort as a reacti»»»

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said earlier that the presence of NATO allies' troops on Ukrainian soil would be a threat to Russia, and that Moscow would not accept it under any circumstances. President Vladimir Putin warned that foreign forces in Ukraine would become legitimate targets for»»»

Iraq could nearly double its output from West Qurna 2 oilfield to 800,000 barrels per day as Chevron enters exclusive talks to take over operations from Russia's Lukoil, Iraq's oil minister said on Wednesday. Iraq has been seeking to increase its oil and gas production, with oil majors vying to exp»»»

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Israel for a two-day visit, his first since the war in Gaza began. Modi is expected to address Israel's parliament, the Knesset, and hold meetings with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog. There is no meeting with Palestinian »»»

Iran on Wednesday dismissed US claims about its missile program as "big lies", after President Donald Trump said Tehran was developing missiles that could strike the United States. In his State of the Union address on Tuesday, Trump accused Tehran of "sinister nuclear ambitions" as Washington ups t»»»

At its meeting, Parliament of Kyrgyzstan approved the candidacies of two new Cabinet members. Deputies supported the government’s decision to appoint Erlist Akunbekov as Acting Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers — Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. The new h»»»

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday he did not take his security for granted, after he was evacuated from his residence for several hours following a bomb threat sent to a Chinese dance group. Albanese was evacuated from his residence in Canberra late on Tuesday following t»»»

Authorities have shuttered an unlicensed mosque in the Agios Panteleimonas neighborhood in Athens following orders from Migration and Asylum Minister Thanos Plevris. The facility, located at the intersection of Fylis and Folegandrou streets, was found to be operating without legal permits. Police a»»»

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was expected in Israel on Wednesday for a two-day visit focusing on strengthening security, economic and technological cooperation between the two countries. Modi has said he would hold talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herz»»»

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar praised Bulgaria’s proactive role in promoting peace and reconstruction in the Gaza Strip during a phone call with Bulgarian Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynski. The discussion covered ways to deepen and expand bilateral cooperation, particularly in economic and »»»

At the start of the government meeting on Wednesday, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said that an intimidation operation had been launched against Interior Minister Emil Dechev. “An intimidation operation has been launched against the Interior Minister. When a minister begins to rid the Inter»»»

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is meeting China's top leaders Wednesday at the start of a whirlwind two-day visit to press for a fair economic playing field for German companies, and China's assistance in bringing about an end to Russia's four-year-old war in Ukraine. The German leader's plane to»»»

Shortly after taking the oath as an MP, Edis Daudov submitted a request to leave the parliamentary group of the Alliance for Rights and Freedoms (ARF), National Assembly Chair Raya Nazaryan said on Wednesday. Daudov took the oath as a Member of Parliament from the ARF list in the 18th multi-member »»»

As Lebanon prepares for its parliamentary elections, reports say the country is under pressure to postpone the juncture. A report published Tuesday in pro-Hezbollah al-Akhbar newspaper said the United States, Saudi Arabia, and France are pressuring Lebanon to postpone the elections for at least one»»»

Egypt on Tuesday urged the international community to better support Lebanon's armed forces to ensure that all weapons in the country come under the exclusive authority of the state. Speaking at a preparatory meeting in Cairo ahead of next month's Paris conference in support of the Lebanese Army, E»»»

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and India have formally launched negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA), in a move officials described as a new chapter in their strategic partnership. GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi and India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal signed t»»»

The Ministry of Construction, Architecture, Housing, and Communal Services of Kyrgyzstan announced plans to build six new schools in Manas city. According to the ministry, the following facilities are planned: Minister of Construction Nurdan Oruntaev reviewed the design and estimate documentation f»»»

The flooding now unfolding in the Evros region, which has inundated tens of thousands of acres of farmland, had been widely anticipated. Meteorologists had warned of heavy rainfall, while authorities in Bulgaria alerted Greece to the imminent overflow of dams and the arrival of massive water volume»»»

Bulgarian Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov joined a videoconference of leaders from the so-called “Coalition of the Willing,” marking his first appearance in this format since taking office. The meeting was co-hosted by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron. During the tal»»»

Ellington Properties announced a contribution of Dh5 million in support of the Edge of Life campaign to rescue five million children from hunger, launched in Ramadan by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, with the aim »»»

The latest economic recovery package does not cover 2026 only, as funding schemes concern Romania's economy until 2032, and there are EUR 5 billion for all schemes, Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare announced on Tuesday evening."The recovery package is not a package designed for 2026. As financing »»»

The partnership with the United States in the security and intelligence area is working 'very well,' but the economic pillar needs to be developed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Internal Affairs Catalin Predoiu said on Tuesday.'Romania needThe partnership with the United States in the secur»»»

Foreign Affairs Minister Oana Toiu said Romania chose in 2022 to stand on the right side of history by supporting Ukraine and will continue along that path.'A peace imposed by force is not peace,' she wrote on Facebook on Tuesday, describing it instead as merely a pause in the face of aggression th»»»

Romania's Government expresses its support and solidarity with the Ukrainian people in their fight for freedom, sovereignty and peace, Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan conveyed on Tuesday."Today, four years have passed since Russia launched its brutal and unprovoked war and large-scale invasion of Ukrai»»»

A commemorative gathering was held in central Sofia to honor the resilience of the Ukrainian people four years after the launch of Russia’s full-scale invasion. The event took place near the Church of St. Sophia and the Monument to the Unknown Soldier, drawing dozens of Bulgarian and Ukrainian citi»»»

Iran's foreign ministry on Wednesday dismissed US claims about its missile program as "big lies", after President Donald Trump claimed Tehran was developing missiles that can strike the United States. "Whatever they're alleging in regards to Iran's nuclear program, Iran's ballistic missiles, and th»»»

February 24 marked four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, triggering the most severe and destructive armed conflict in Europe since the Second World War. The attack in 2022 sent shockwaves globally and set off a prolonged war that continues to reshape the continent’s s»»»

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that the war in Ukraine was the result of the West's failure to support Ukraine after Russia’s invasion of Crimea in 2014, as well as its inability to punish Bashar al-Assad for using chemical weapons against his own people in Syria and the debacle o»»»

Doha, Qatar: The twelfth season of the Ramadan program “Wa Aamanahum Min Khawf” (And He Secured Them from Fear) commenced with a thought-provoking session titled “Unity of the Ummah in a Changing World: A Study in Contemporary Challenges.” The opening episode brought together prominent scholars to »»»

Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of State for Defense Affairs H E Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani, met with Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan H E Shehbaz Sharif, and his accompanying delegation at his residence during his visit to the country. During the meeting, th»»»

Geneva: Qatar participated in the high-level segment of the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC), currently convening in Geneva. Qatar was represented at the event by Minister of State for International Cooperation H E Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad. In her address, t»»»

Paris is pinning high hopes on a preparatory meeting held in Cairo on Tuesday under Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, seen as a key step toward the conference France will host in Paris on March 5, to rally support for the Lebanese army and the Internal Security Forces. French diplomatic sou»»»

The Hamas movement denied an Israeli media report alleging it had taken steps to reactivate its rocket system, calling the claims a “pretext” Israel was promoting to justify a return to war and the occupation of the Gaza Strip. The Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation said on Monday that vital m»»»

Concern is mounting in Lebanon as tensions between the United States and Iran intensify, stoking fears that any direct military clash could spill onto Lebanese soil. The evacuation of non-essential staff from the US embassy in Beirut has deepened unease, especially as it coincided with official Leb»»»

On Wednesday, the National Assembly will debate the veto that President Iliana Iotova imposed on February 11 on amendments to the Election Code that limit to 20 the number of voting sections in any country which is not an EU Member State, not counting the voting sections at Bulgarian embassies and »»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Labour and Chair of the Workforce Planning Committee H E Dr. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri yesterday presided over the Committee’s second regular meeting of 2026. During the session, the Committee reviewed the latest developments in the country’s workforce sector and examined the»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour (MoL) yesterday invited all entities and individuals wishing to apply for the prestigious Qatar Private Sector Nationalisation Award to attend a dedicated guidance workshop that will offer full clarity on every aspect of the programme. The session, set for Sunday»»»

Dubai: Astronomical calculations in Oman indicate that Friday, March 20, is likely to mark the first day of Eid Al Fitr, subject to the official moon sighting, local media reported. According to estimates, the crescent moon of Shawwal is expected to be born before sunset on Thursday, March 19, maki»»»

Dubai: Sixteen people were killed on Tuesday after a heavy truck collided head-on with a passenger minibus on a road linking Al Mahfad district and the Lahmar area, east of Abyan governorate in southern Yemen, local medical reported. Eyewitnesses said the minibus burst into flames moments after the»»»

Doha, Qatar: Commending Qatar’s mediation endeavous to end conflicts in the region and beyond, Pakistan’s Minister for Information and Broadcasting H E Attaullah Tarar has described Qatar as “an important stabilising force” contributing to peace and regional stability. During an official visit to Q»»»

Dubai: A juvenile court in Egypt’s Ismailia governorate has ordered a 13-year-old boy to be placed in a youth detention facility for 15 years after he was convicted of killing and dismembering a schoolmate in a case that stirred widespread public outrage. According to local media reports. the case,»»»

Opening the 2026 spring parliamentary season, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán placed Hungary’s energy security and the war in Ukraine at the center of his address, warning that Brussels and Kyiv are applying coordinated political pressure on Hungary just weeks before national elections. Prime Minister »»»

Kathmandu: Nepal's interim government has said preparations are on track for parliamentary elections next week, the first since a deadly 2025 uprising, urging voters to exercise their right "without fear". The Himalayan republic of 30 million people holds elections on March 5, less than six months »»»

More than 2.5 million people in Kyrgyzstan have undergone free screening for viral hepatitis. Deputy Health Minister Bakytbek Kadyraliev said at a meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on Labor, Healthcare, Women’s Affairs, and Social Issues. According to him, from 2023 through early February 2026»»»