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Bulgarian defense minister says US aircraft in Sofia not linked to Iran

Bulgarian defense minister says US aircraft in Sofia not linked to Iran

Atanas Zapryanov confirms deployment is part of US-Bulgarian Air Force exercise, involving logistics and aerial refueling

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Germany’s rejects US ambassador's remarks supporting Israel’s control over Middle East
23.02.2026

Germany’s rejects US ambassador's remarks supporting Israel’s control over Middle East

‘The West Bank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem are the starting point for the future Palestinian state,’ foreign ministry says

Belgium-US tensions rise after Washington bars party leader from entry
23.02.2026

Belgium-US tensions rise after Washington bars party leader from entry

Tensions began last week when US ambassador called judicial probe into religious circumcisions 'antisemitic'

Germany says Iran must stop ‘military nuclear program’
23.02.2026

Germany says Iran must stop ‘military nuclear program’

Tehran’s ballistic missile arsenal ‘must be brought under control,' chancellery spokesman tells journalists in Berlin

High energy costs threaten UK manufacturing, investment
23.02.2026

High energy costs threaten UK manufacturing, investment

Business groups say nearly 90% of firms face rising bills, calling for urgent government action to restore competitiveness

Lithuania says EU must not become ‘hostage’ to Hungary over Russia sanctions
23.02.2026

Lithuania says EU must not become ‘hostage’ to Hungary over Russia sanctions

Vilnius urges bloc to resist pressure as Hungary threatens to veto new Russia sanctions