Tax receipt exemption for diaspora: what changes for non-resident Tunisians
Tunis, March 4 (TAP) - Tunisian nationals residing abroad are now exempt from presenting tax receipts to access several administrative services in Tunisia.This measure, aimed at simplifying procedures for the diaspora, has been formalised by the...»»»
Lara Dutta speaks out from Dubai and expresses gratitude to the UAE
Dubai: Bollywood actress Lara Dutta, who has lives in Dubai with her husband, former tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi, has opened up about her experience amid the current regional tensions, describing moments of anxiety while strongly praising UAE authorities for ensuring residents feel protected. In a »»»
Teenager arrested for allegedly smuggling 39 migrants across Mediterranean
A group of 39 migrants has been located on the southern island of Crete after making the dangerous crossing from north Africa in a small boat and a South Sudanese teenager has been arrested for allegedly ferrying them across, authorities said Wednesday. A Coast Guard statement said the 31 men and e»»»
Directors of National Police, Organized Crime Combating Directorate and Gendarmerie Are Removed
The directors of the National Police, the Directorate General Combatting Organized Crime and the Directorate General Gendarmerie, Special Operations and Counter Terrorism have been replaced, the Interior Ministry said Wednesday. Caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev has ordered the removal of Zah»»»
European Stocks Firm after Sell-off on Middle East Turmoil
European stock markets firmed on Wednesday after a global rout driven by fears that surging energy prices from the Middle East war could fan inflation and hit the global economy. The gains followed steep losses across Asian stock markets, where rising oil prices rattled investors on the fifth day o»»»
Gold Gains as Middle East Conflict Revives Safe-haven Bid
Gold prices climbed 2% on Wednesday, rebounding from their lowest in more than a week reached in the previous session, as the dollar took a breather and mounting tensions in the Middle East drove investors toward safe havens. Spot gold gained 2.2% to $5,198.58 per ounce by 1017 GMT, after falling m»»»
QatarEnergy declares force majeure on LNG supplies
DOHA: QatarEnergy announced on Wednesday that it has declared force majeure to affected buyers following its earlier decision to halt production of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and associated products. In a statement, QatarEnergy said it values its relationships with all stakeholders and will contin»»»
Türkiye Says NATO Defenses Destroyed Incoming Missile from Iran
Türkiye said that NATO air defenses destroyed a ballistic missile fired from Iran as it headed into Turkish airspace on Wednesday, marking the first time the alliance member has been drawn into the expanding Middle East conflict. It was unclear where the missile was headed, but a NATO spokesperson »»»
The EU is pressuring Ukraine to restore oil flows through the Russian Druzhba pipeline, FT reports
Ukraine has rejected a proposed EU mission to inspect the Soviet-era pipeline that transports Russian oil through Ukrainian territory to Central Europe, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing diplomats and officials. Hungary and Slovakia have accused Ukraine of deliberately blocking the fl»»»
Starmer defends Iran response as Badenoch calls for offensive action
Sir Keir Starmer has defended the government's approach to the conflict in Iran, saying protecting British nationals is his "number one priority". It comes after President Trump criticised the prime minister for refusing to allow the use of UK bases in the initial US-Israel strikes on Saturday, say»»»
FAQ: Qatar GCO explains loud sounds linked to air defence systems
Doha, Qatar: The Government Communications Office (GCO) shared key facts on frequently asked questions regarding the country's air defence systems. GCO has outlined the points below. Have you recently heard unusually loud sounds? Most likely, these are the sounds of air defence systems intercepting»»»
UAE stock markets plunge after two-day halt as regional tensions escalate
Dubai: Trading across the UAE's main stock exchanges opened with sharp declines on Wednesday after a two-day suspension, as investors rushed to reprice assets amid rapid geopolitical developments across the region. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Dubai Financial Ma»»»
UAE announces early spring break for schools, universities
Dubai: The UAE on Wednesday announced early spring break for students in schools and universities. The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research on Wednesday announced that spring break will begin for schools and universities from Monday, March 9, until Sund»»»
Greek court upholds criminal organisation verdict on neo-Nazi Golden Dawn
An appeal court in Athens has upheld the 2020 convictions of 42 defendants linked to the neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party. Founder Nikos Mihaloliakos and six other leading Golden Dawn officials were found guilty of "belonging to and running a criminal organisation" under the guise of a political party. A»»»
Bulgaria Secures LNG at Pre-Crisis Prices Amid Middle East Turmoil
Energy Minister Traycho Traykov briefed Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov that Bulgaria has received liquefied natural gas under contracts concluded before the recent escalation in the Middle East. The agreed prices are considerably lower than current market quotations, providing greater predictability »»»
Germany: Fuel prices spike amid Iran conflict
ConflictsGermanyGermany: Fuel prices spike amid Iran conflictMark Hallam with AFP, dpaPrices at the pumps for petroleum and diesel have risen by around one-fifth in a matter of days in Germany. Oil production and shipments have been severely disrupted by the fighting in Iran and the wider Middle Ea»»»
U.S. says it has dealt major blow to Iran's ability to inflict harm - UPI.com
1 of 2 | A smoke column rises above the Iranian capital capital, Tehran, on Tuesday following a U.S. airstrike. Photo by Nahal Farzaneh/UPI | License Photo March 4 (UPI) -- The U.S. military said it has hit almost 2,000 targets with more than 2,000 munitions since launching its "unprecedented opera»»»
African Legal Support Facility launches activities in Tunisia
Tunis, March 4 (TAP) - The African Legal Support Facility (ALSF), a subsidiary of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), has officially launched its activities in Tunisia as a regional centre for strengthening legal and technical expertise in...»»»
UAE residents defy 'paid influencer' smears: 'This is our home, not a narrative’
Dubai: In the midst of heightened regional tensions stemming from the US–Israel–Iran conflict, a remarkable show of solidarity has emerged from an unexpected quarter - the everyday residents of the UAE. Across Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and TikTok, expatriates from dozens of nationalities hav»»»
Dubai Police target beggars using children and sick to exploit Ramadan generosity
Dubai Police have arrested 37 beggars of various nationalities during the second week of Ramadan as part of ongoing efforts to combat begging across the emirate. The arrests were carried out by the Suspicious Persons and Criminal Phenomena Department at the General Department of Criminal Investigat»»»
UAE announces spring break for schools and universities
Dubai: The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research on Wednesday announced that spring break will begin for schools and universities from Monday, March 9, until Sunday, March 22. The break applies to all students and academic and administrative staff across»»»
Not all eyes are on the Middle East
On Tuesday, three NATO surveillance aircraft operated simultaneously near Russia’s northern borders as the ballistic missile submarine Knyaz Vladimir departed from the Kola Peninsula for patrol. While global attention remains fixed on the war in the Middle East, NATO continues to closely monitor Ru»»»
Sirens sound in the Carmel area south of Haifa - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sirens sound in the Carmel area south of Haifa 04-03-2026 14:54 PM Latest News Urgent News Zionist media: Missiles, fired from Lebanon, hit»»»
Fact check: Viral video of Filipina during blast not in Dubai, streamed six years ago
Dubai: As tensions rise amid the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran, a wave of photos and videos has flooded social media. However, not all circulating content is accurate. One of which is a footage of an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) on a livestream when a massive explosion occur»»»
Turkey warns Iran after Nato downs missile near its airspace
Dubai: Turkey on Wednesday warned Iran against actions that could widen the regional war after a missile launched from Iranian territory towards Turkish airspace was intercepted by Nato defence systems, officials said on Wednesday. Ankara said the ballistic munition was detected travelling through »»»
Leonardo Badea (BNR): Macroeconomic and geo-strategic perspectives on the recalibration of Romania’s economic growth model in the context of the new normality
2026 is an important stage in the current structural transition path for our country. Although consumption is under pressure due to the necessary adjustments, accession to the OECD and the completion of investments financed by European funds (especially within the NRRP) significantly orient the eco»»»
Bahrain condemns Iranian attacks as violation of international law, calls for global action
Dubai: Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain, affirmed that the hostile Iranian attacks targeting Bahrain, the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council, and Jordan, which resulted in damage to civilian infrastructure, residential buildings, private propert»»»
Etihad Rail is transporting those stranded in Saudi Arabia, neighboring countries to Abu Dhabi
In response to the current regional developments and the resulting disruptions to travel movements, Etihad Rail has decided, in coordination with all security authorities in Abu Dhabi, to operate exceptional train services from the Al Ghuwaifat border area with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Al Fay»»»
Health centers operating normally across Qatar: PHCC
Doha, Qatar: Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) confirms that all health centres continue to operate as normal, providing a full range of primary healthcare services. All scheduled appointments and specialist clinics are running as usual. Appointment booking and enquiries Patients may book, can»»»
Amir receives phone call from President of Uzbekistan
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a phone call on Wednesday from President of the friendly Republic of Uzbekistan HE Shavkat Mirziyoyev. During the call, HE the President discussed the situation in the State of Qatar and affirmed his country's full solidarity and sup»»»
India and Afghanistan have only seen a ‘fraction’ of Pakistan’s military capabilities – Islamabad
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has called on India to return to the “negotiating table,” while asserting that New Delhi and Kabul have only seen a “fraction” of Islamabad’s military capabilities. In an address to the joint session of Pakistan’s parliament on Monday, Zardari said war was a las»»»
Bulgaria Launches Gas Station Checks Amid Middle East Conflict Fears
The Consumer Protection Commission in Bulgaria has launched checks at fuel stations across the country to determine whether retail prices have risen and, if so, whether such increases are justified. Economy Minister Irina Shtonova announced the measure at a briefing at the Council of Ministers, add»»»
Strategic guidelines for development of organic farming discussed
Tunis, March 4 (TAP)- The situation of organic farming was discussed and strategic guidelines for the sector's development were outlined as the National Commission of Organic Farming held a working session on Tuesday. There are presently over...»»»
Tunisia participates in Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona
Tunis, March 4 (TAP) – Tunisia is taking part from March 2 to 5, 2026, in the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, one of the most prominent international events in the telecommunications and innovation sector.Under the supervision of the Export...»»»
How a simple post could cost you Dh100,000 in the UAE
The UAE has stressed the importance of responsible communication and public awareness amid the rapid spread of information across digital platforms, reaffirming that national security is a shared responsibility. Authorities said maintaining stability requires cooperation between institutions and th»»»
Saleh refutes responsibility for passing new import tax – blames his Deputy Doma
Libya’s parliamentary leaders are queuing up to distance themselves from the newly introduced and extremely unpopular import tax. The Speaker of Libya’s House of Representatives (HoR) – parliament – Ageela Saleh, yesterday denied responsibility for passing the new controversial tax imposed on some »»»
Tunisian Ambassador to South Africa participates in consultative meeting to consolidate joint action among African States
Tunis, March 4 (TAP) – Tunisia’s Ambassador to South Africa, Karima Bardaoui, participated last Monday in a consultative meeting convened by South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola.The meeting, held at the...»»»
QatarEnergy issues force majeure notice to LNG buyers
Doha, Qatar: Further to the announcement by QatarEnergy to stop production of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and associated products, QatarEnergy has declared Force Majeure to its affected buyers. Force majeure refers to unforeseen events beyond a party's control that prevent contractual obligations. »»»
Bulgaria Sees No Immediate Migration Risk as Greece Braces for Possible Wave
Bulgarian authorities do not register heightened migratory pressure at this stage. Following a government meeting, Deputy Interior Minister Ivan Anchev stated that there are currently no indicators suggesting an increase in migration flows toward the country. He clarified that only one individual h»»»
Fact check: Viral video of Filipina during blast not in Dubai, streamed five years ago
Dubai: As tensions rise amid the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran, a wave of photos and videos has flooded social media. However, not all circulating content is accurate. One of which is a footage of an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) on a livestream when a massive explosion occur»»»
Parliament Extends Sexual Crime Protection to Under-16s
Parliament approved on Wednesday that individuals under 16 will receive the same legal protections against sexual offenses as children under 14. The bill was submitted by MPs from MRF– New Beginning. Parliament also decided that sexual abuse of a person under 16 will be punishable by imprisonment r»»»
EU’s Kallas and von der Leyen on ‘collision course’ – Politico
The US-Israeli strikes on Iran have exposed a deepening rift at the top of the EU, as Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and the bloc’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, find themselves on a “collision course” in a backroom power struggle, Politico reported on Tuesday, citing sources. The EU was wi»»»
Hezbollah’s rash decision to support Iran in the war deepens its isolation at home – Ya Libnan
Share: Image- Smoke rises after an Israeli strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, Lebanon, March 4, 2026. REUTERS/Claudia Greco By Laila Bassam, Maya Gebeily, Tom Perry and Nazih Osseiran, Reuters BEIRUT – »»»
Is Ras Al Khaimah ready? Crisis team reviews various scenarios
Ras Al Khaimah: The Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Team of Ras Al Khaimah held a meeting to review the current situation and enhance the emirate’s preparedness to deal with potential emergencies. The meeting was chaired by Major General Ali Abdullah bin Alwan, Commander-in-Chief of Ras A»»»
Smoke rises over Beirut suburbs after Israeli strike
Dubai: Smoke billowed above damaged buildings in Beirut’s southern suburbs after Israeli air strikes hit the Haret Hreik neighbourhood, a known stronghold of the Iran-backed Hezbollah group. The attack came as the widening Middle East conflict entered its fifth day, raising fears of further regiona»»»
European Court of Human Rights Condemns Bulgaria for Negligence Against Illegal Coal Mining
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) condemned Bulgaria for violating the rights of Elka Atanasova by failing to take effective action against illegal coal mining in Pernik, the Za Zemiata [For the Earth] ecological association said on Wednesday. “This decision is a clear signal that the state»»»
Cabinet Determines Bulgarian Delegation to World Trade Organization's 14th Ministerial Conference
The Council of Ministers approved a decision to determine the government delegation of the Republic of Bulgaria that will participate in the World Trade Organization (WTO)'s 14th Ministerial Conference, which will take place from March 26 to 29 in Yaounde, Cameroon. The Bulgarian delegation will be»»»