President Iliana Yotova has vetoed amendments to the Electoral Code that sought to restrict the number of polling stations for Bulgarians living outside the European Union. The changes, passed by parliament on February 5, 2026, were returned to the National Assembly for further discussion, with Yot»»»

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud unveiled a three-pronged political and legal strategy to nullify what he described as Israeli recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland, warning that such a move threatens Somalia’s sovereignty and regional stability. Speaking to Asharq Al-Awsat, Moham»»»

Police confiscated more than 270,000 euros worth of drugs and arrested three people following raids on homes and stash houses in the Athens area of Nikaia, authorities said on Wednesday. Following up on a lead, the police located and arrested the alleged ringleaders of the operation, a 41-year-old »»»

Police arrested a woman in Komotini, northern Greece, on charges of robbery, weapons law violations and drug possession after she allegedly threw hydrochloric acid at a store employee during a theft, authorities said. The woman entered a clothing and jewelry store and began removing various pieces »»»

In June 2024, the State Agency for National Security (SANS) received reports concerning the non-governmental organization connected to the Petrohan violent deaths case, the Agency's acting head Denyo Denev told Parliament here on Wednesday. Members of Parliament were hearing outgoing Environment an»»»

Authorities in the Bulgarian town of Lovech have disclosed the results of a major operation targeting the distribution of counterfeit currency. During the operation, law enforcement detained a 51-year-old man, discovering more than 206,000 euros in counterfeit banknotes in his possession and at pro»»»

BELGRADE - The indictment against former leaders of the so-called "Kosovo Liberation Army" - Hasim Taci, Kadri Veseli, Redzep Selimi and Jakup Krasnici - is based on a joint criminal enterprise, says the chair of the Serbian parliamentary committee on defence and interior affairs, Milovan Drecun, a»»»

Vice President Iliana Yotova’s decision to nominate Bulgarian National Bank Deputy Governor Andrey Gyurov as acting prime minister triggered immediate and sharply divided reactions across the political spectrum. Parties in parliament alternately described the move as the only realistic option and a»»»

Swiss bar owner Jacques Moretti was questioned by lawyers acting for victims' families on Wednesday, over the New Year's Day fire disaster in Crans-Montana that left 41 people dead and 115 injured. He arrived for the hearing in Sion with his wife, Jessica, whose lawyer Yaël Hayat described the late»»»

Tunis, Feb 11 (TAP) - Over 630,000 Japanese visitors had attended the national pavilion at the 2025 World Expo, held April 13-October 13, 2025, in Osaka, Kansai region, Japan, Commissioner General of Tunisia for the exhibition and Tunisian Export...»»»

Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova has imposed a suspensory veto on amendments to the Election Code that limit to 20 the number of polling stations in a country which is not an EU Member State, not counting the voting sections at Bulgarian embassies and consulates, the head of State's Press Secretar»»»

Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) - New Beginning Deputy Floor Leader Iskra Mihaylova-Koparova told journalists in the corridors of Parliament on Wednesday that President Iliana Iotova had made her decision and nominated Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Deputy Governor Andrey Gurov for caretaker »»»

Damascus, Feb. 11 (SANA) Syria’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Wednesday with Mastercard’s Middle East and Africa division aimed at strengthening the country’s digital and financial infrastructure. The agreement, signed in Damasc»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Saudi Leadership Congratulates Iran’s Pezeshkian on 47th Anniversary of Islamic Revolution Victory 11-02-2026 16:04 PM A Saudi official sta»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Palestinian media sources report 314 settlers entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound today, along with 705 others classified as “tourists” 11-»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has met with Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr Ali Larijani, who is visiting the country. During the meeting, they discussed ongoing effort»»»

There Is Such a People (TISP) Floor Leader Toshko Yordanov told journalists in Parliament on Wednesday that unfair elections await Bulgaria. He was commenting on the decision of President Iliana Iotova to nominate Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Deputy Governor Andrey Gurov as candidate for caretaker»»»

The outgoing Council of Ministers approved Wednesday an international agreement (Letter of Offer and Acceptance - LOA) BU-P-AAL, “Acquisition of a Naval Strike Missile (NSM) Coastal Defence System (CDS) and related equipment, spare parts, training and associated support,” and an international agree»»»

Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) is exploring the use of a tunnel to offer VIP transfers between the airport and its upcoming vertiport, DXV, in what could become a seamless premium service for flying taxi passengers. Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, revealed that the tunnel, located »»»

Dubai: Transavia has cancelled all flights to and from Dubai until Friday, February 13, as tensions in parts of the Middle East force the airline to avoid several airspaces. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Dutch carrier said it is not flying over Iran, Iraq and Isr»»»

The old architecture of international security — built on strict controls over both conventional and non-conventional weapons — "has effectively become a thing of the past,” said political analyst Alexander Asafov, a member of the Russian Public Chamber, commenting Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s »»»

Dubai: The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) will launch the 36th edition of the Sharjah Ramadan Festival 2026 from February 15 to March 25, promising 39 days of shopping promotions, community activities and cultural initiatives across the emirate. RAMADAN PRAYER TIMINGSThe festival w»»»

Skopje, 9 February 2026 (MIA) - Macedonian wineries are participating in the Wine Paris international wine fair starting Monday and until February 11, where they will showcase their potential, quality, and authenticity to the global wine community at a joint national stand under the name Macedonian»»»

Bulgaria is set to introduce private passenger rail services for the first time in its 138-year railway history, following the signing of long-term contracts by outgoing Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadjov. The agreements were concluded with the compa»»»

Two citizens have been arrested for distributing materials related to banned extremist and terrorist organizations on social media. The press service of the Department of Internal Affairs of Osh region reported. According to the Department for Combating Extremism and Illegal Migration, an examinati»»»

Singapore: Gold and silver prices edged higher on Wednesday as US Treasury yields declined following data showing a stall in December retail sales growth, signaling a potential economic softening ahead of key labor market data. Spot gold rose 0.3% to $5,038.73 per ounce, while US gold futures for A»»»

The Bulgarian Navy has successfully met the targets set for personnel training and planned exercises, the Navy Commander, Rear Admiral Kiril Mihaylov, said here on Wednesday. He presented the main conclusions of an analysis of the state of the armed service component in 2025. The analysis concluded»»»

Individuals suspected of organizing mass unrest, including Emilbek Uzakbaev, Kurmanbek Dyikanbaev, and Bekbolot Talgarbekov, have been detained. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, a message circulated online and in the media claiming that «75 citizens addressed President S»»»

The US is considering seizing tankers carrying Iranian oil in a bid to push Tehran toward a deal on its nuclear program, the Wall Street Journal has reported, citing American officials. Washington has long accused Iran of seeking nuclear weapons, while Tehran has maintained that its program is stri»»»

A settlement in the Ukraine conflict was close following the meeting last year between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump, but Kiev and its European backers have since acted to sabotage peace efforts, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said. The two leaders»»»

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has claimed he has survived an assassination attempt following months of warnings about an alleged plot by drug traffickers to target him. The South American nation has been scarred by decades of conflict involving guerrillas and other armed groups. The alleged att»»»

The EU intends to demand restrictions on the size of the Russian armed forces as part of any settlement of the Ukraine conflict, the bloc’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, indicated on Tuesday. The EU is not part of US-mediated Russia-Ukraine peace talks and has long refused diplomatic engagemen»»»

Dubai: Oman has announced that Thursday, February 19, will mark the first day of the holy month of Ramadan, based on astronomical calculations confirming that the crescent moon cannot be sighted on the preceding evening. (Click here for the Ramadan prayer timings) Also Read: How the UAE determines »»»

Dubai: Rising regional tensions, fresh satellite imagery, and sharp rhetoric from Tehran are once again drawing attention to US military activity across the Middle East. The new images indicate repositioned missile defences, increased aircraft presence, and heightened operational readiness at key A»»»

Germany on Wednesday criticized Israeli plans to tighten control over the occupied West Bank as "a further step towards de facto annexation", as international anger mounts over the move. "Israel remains an occupying power in the West Bank, and as an occupying power it is a violation of internationa»»»

Qatar's ruler discussed regional de-escalation on a call with US President Donald Trump and later met with Iran's top security official, the emir's office said in two separate statements on Wednesday. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Trump focused on "the current situation in the region and inte»»»

GERB-UDF Deputy Floor Leader Denitsa Sacheva told journalists in Parliament on Wednesday that the caretaker cabinet will be one of Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) and President Iliana Iotova. She was commenting on Iotova's decision to nominate Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Deputy Go»»»

At its regular meeting on Wednesday, the outgoing Council of Ministers approved funding for 2026, amounting to EUR 8,675,675.00, distributed among the budgets of the Youth and Sports Ministry, Tourism Ministry, Health Ministry, Interior Ministry, and the Regional Development and Public Works Minist»»»

Toyota has officially unveiled its all-electric three-row Highlander. This marks a major milestone for the automaker: the fifth-generation Highlander ditches gas and hybrid powertrains entirely in favour of a battery-electric platform. It is Toyota’s fourth BEV in the US lineup and the first three-»»»

Dubai: Fertiglobe reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025, with revenue and profit rising sharply year-on-year. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.In the fourth quarter of 2025, revenue reached $808 million, up 73% co»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Russia and the United States are discussing differences between a potential new arms control agreement and the previous New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), US Vice President JD Vance said on Wednesday. "The START treaty is an important part of [the nuclear non-pr»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US actions regarding Denmark and Greenland have damaged trust in the United States, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said in an interview published on Wednesday. "What the Americans have done recently, not least regarding Denmark and Greenland, is damaging in the sense of c»»»

The new steps approved by Israel's security cabinet for the West Bank are counterproductive and incompatible with international law as they risk undermining ongoing international efforts aimed at stabilisation and the advancement of peaceful efforts in the region. ''The EU has a long-standing posit»»»

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The Center for Urban Mobility (CGM) is close to launching a new mobile application that will eliminate the need for physical transport cards in Sofia. The system is in its final development phase and will allow passengers to store their public transport cards in a digital wallet and use them direct»»»

Doha, Qatar: From world-class women’s tennis action and candlelit tribute concerts to cultural performances, vibrant festivals, and bustling exhibitions, this weekend is packed with experiences for everyone. Whether you’re in the mood for sport, music, family-friendly activities, or exploring local»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received on Wednesday the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran HE Ali Larijani, who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting,»»»

President Iliana Iotova's choice of Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Deputy Governor Andrey Gurov as candidate for caretaker prime minister is a step toward fairer elections, Velichie leader Ivelin Mihaylov said on Wednesday. "This is a step toward fairer elections," Mihaylov told journalists in the c»»»