DW 12m

Why a German shipping deal alarms Israel's government

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 15m

Irena Mladenova: Minister of Innovation and Growth

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»»»

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Al Majalla 16m

Is Israel quietly annexing the West Bank?

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»»»

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Naharnet 16m

Japan's exports surge 17% in January, on strong shipments to China, Asian markets

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»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 27m

George Sharkov: Minister of Electronic Governance

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.»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 27m

Julian Popov: Minister of Environment and Water

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 27m

Stoil Tzitzelkov: Deputy Prime Minister for Fair Elections

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»»»

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Naharnet 27m

Axios: Trump moves closer to a major war with Iran

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 »»»

Tanjug 29m

Macut receives Ukrainian ambassador

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»»»

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Al Awsat 33m

Türkiye TPAO, Shell Sign Deal to Carry out Exploration Work offshore Bulgaria

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»»»

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Gulf News 39m

‘My history is my legacy’: UAE’s ‘royal photographer’ Ramesh Shukla cremated

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 39m

George Sharkov: Minister of E-Government

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 39m

Vazrazhdane Leader Kostadinov Describes Draft Caretaker Cabinet as "Weak, Unprofessional"

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 51m

Irina Shtonova: Minister of Economy and Industry

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»»»

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MIA 1h

Memorandum signed for international promotion of energy sector

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»»»

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Novinite 1h

Bulgaria: Gyurov Defends Caretaker Cabinet as Parties Clash Over Fair Elections

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Sofia Mayor Terziev Supports Caretaker Finance Minister Nominee from Sofia City Hall, Temporarily Assumes His Functions

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Angelina Boneva: Minister of Regional Development and Public Works

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»»»

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Gulf News 1h

US tech giants unveil India deals at Delhi AI summit

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 »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Sofia Mayor Supports Finance Minister Nominee in Caretaker Government, Temporarily Takes Over his Functions in Sofia City Hall

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Irena Georgieva: Minister of Tourism

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 »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Traicho Traikov: Minister of Energy

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Korman Ismailov: Caretaker Transport and Communications Minister

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Nayden Todorov: Minister of Culture

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Dr Hasan Ademov: Minister of Labour and Social Policy

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Media Review: February 18

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

GERB-UDF Deputy Floor Leader Angelov Says Proposed Caretaker Cabinet Is President Iotova's Personal Responsibility

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»»»

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Novinite 1h

Bulgarian Tourism Grows 5.8% in 2025, Led by Visitors from Turkey, Israel, and Germany

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 »»»

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RT 1h

Did the Brits try to crash the Ukraine peace talks? (VIDEO)

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»»»

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France24 1h

Macron adviser to head Arab World Institute in Paris after ex-minister quits over Epstein links

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»»»

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Middle East Observer 2h

Egypt’s Adham Hatem Crowned African Champion in Botswana

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»»»

Sputnik 2h

US Takes New Practices of Violating Int'l Law, Poses Threat to Sovereignty- Cuban Minister

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»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Turkish FM to Attend Trump’s Board of Peace Meeting in Washington, Italy as ‘Observer’ 

‌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 ‌»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Dimitar Iliev: Minister of Youth and Sports

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Sergei Ignatov: Caretaker Education and Science Minister

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Georgi Klisurski: Minister of Finance

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Prime Minister-Designate Gurov: I Take Full Responsibility for All Ministers in Caretaker Cabinet

“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/»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Emil Dechev: Minister of Interior

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Dimitar Iliev: Minister of Youth and Sport

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Nadezhda Neynsky: Minister of Foreign Affairs

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»»»

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Naharnet 2h

Hariri says al-Mustaqbal to adhere to father's 'moderation logic' as powers shift

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»»»

Gulf News 2h

Indian professor’s robot dog claim at AI summit sparks uproar

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

CPrime Minister Gurov: I Take Full Responsibility for All Ministers in Caretaker Cabinet

“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/»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Head of State: Choosing Caretaker Ministers Is No Easy Task in Current Situation

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Ivan Hristanov: Minister of Agriculture and Food

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Atanas Zapryanov: Defence Minister

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»»»

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RT 3h

Iran could send enriched uranium to Russia – WSJ

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»»»

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Naharnet 3h

Parliament committee finalizes draft media law, UNESCO urges swift adoption

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»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Dr. Michail Okoliyski: Health Minister

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Andrey Yankulov: Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister

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»»»

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