Warsaw Business Journal 9m

Ronson sold 122 units in Q1; target is 600 in ‘26

Ronson Development sold 122 residential units and handed over 52 in the first quarter of 2026, the company said. Its sales target for 2026 is 600 units. “Q1 2026 delivered better sales results than last year. We sold 122 apartments, with the strongest demand in Warsaw projects, particularly Ursus C»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 9m

Atal delivered 500 units in Q1 ‘26

Atal handed over a total of 500 residential and commercial units to clients in Q1 2026, compared to 218 units a year earlier, the company said. The highest number of units was delivered in the Tri-City (127), followed by Łódź (97), Katowice (88), Wrocław (72), Poznań (50), Kraków (42), and Warsaw (»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 9m

Archicom sold 602 units, handed over 713 in Q1 ‘26

Archicom sold 602 units in Q1 2026 under preliminary and developer agreements, up from 530 a year earlier. The number of units handed over to clients rose sharply to 713, compared to just 24 in Q1 2025. Sales were strongest in Łódź, Warsaw, Poznań, and Wrocław, while most deliveries took place in W»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 9m

Bogdanka reports net profit over PLN 260 mln in ‘25

LW Bogdanka reported solid 2025 results, with net profit of about PLN 264 mln and revenues exceeding PLN 2.8 bln, despite a challenging market. Coal sales fell 5.6% y/y to 7.7 mln tonnes, while production also declined slightly. The company maintained strong liquidity and a leading 30.4% share in s»»»

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Sputnik 13m

Turnout in Hungarian Parliamentary Polls Up to Record 74% - Election Office

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hungary's National Election Office reported a record high turnout of 74.23% in the parliamentary polls on Sunday. As of 5 p.m. local time (15:00 GMT), the turnout has passed 5.5 million. It stood at 62.92% at this time during the 2022 elections. All 199 seats are at stake in the »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Saving a centuries-old Japanese confection from extinction

Kyoto: Near the Kyoto Gyoen National Garden lies the traditional Japanese sweets shop Suhamaya. In the shop’s display window facing Marutamachi Street, passersby can see a confection known as "suhama,” which has a unique design inspired by the shape of a beach. Suhama is said to have originated in »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Irish ministers to hold emergency meet over fuel cost protests

London: The Irish government was on Sunday due to hold an emergency cabinet meeting to sign off on measures aimed at ending fuel cost protests that have endangered the functioning of the country's emergency services. Hauliers and agricultural contractors began a series of protests on Tuesday over s»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

What Effect do Painkillers Have on Blood Pressure?

People with high blood pressure should exercise caution when using over-the-counter painkillers. No medication is entirely risk-free. Anti-inflammatory painkillers such as ibuprofen can raise blood pressure, increasing the risk of heart attack or stroke. Patients with hypertension are advised to av»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Hearing Aids Can Seem Like a Big Step. This NYC Ballet Principal Dancer Doesn't Regret Taking It

Sara Mearns was missing her cues. She couldn't hear what her dance partner was saying from across the studio. She was late for her entrances because the music sounded too soft. Without telling anyone, she finally made an appointment to get her hearing checked. Mearns learned that she had hearing lo»»»

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Naharnet 1h

World urges respect for Iran-US truce, Putin says willing to mediate

Iran and the United States failed to strike a deal Sunday to end the war in the Middle East, but there was no immediate return to hostilities and world leaders quickly urged both sides to pursue the diplomatic route to peace. U.S. Vice President JD Vance left Pakistan after the talks -- the highest»»»

Gulf News 2h

Abu Dhabi Police urge public not to hold celebratory parades without authorisation

The Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters has called on the public not to organise any celebratory marches or gatherings unless they are pre-approved by the relevant authorities. The force emphasised the importance of adhering to applicable laws and regulations to safeguard public safety and preven»»»

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RT 2h

Prof. Schlevogt’s Compass No. 52: High time to come back – why MNCs belong back in Russia

There is a time for goodbye – and a time for reunion. When foreign companies beat a hasty retreat from Russia in 2022 amid the Ukraine conflict, they framed their departures as a moral necessity. In truth, for many, it was a costly act of panic: Abrupt, politically driven, and strategically short-s»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Golden Eagle Soars over England’s Skies after Century and a Half of Absence

Golden eagles could return to England’s skies after an absence of more than 150 years, according to a study that identified eight areas capable of supporting populations of the species. The government has allocated about £1m for a reintroduction programme, according to The Guardian. “The world is g»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Bahrain offers public schools choice between in-person classroom and remote learning

Dubai: Bahrain’s Ministry of Education has announced that students in public schools will be given the option to continue remote learning or return to in-person classes from April 19. The decision applies to all educational stages, with schools set to contact students and parents this week to confi»»»

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EU Observer 2h

[Interview] Hungarian journalist on life in Orbán’s media: ‘The moment they told me what I couldn’t ask, I knew it wouldn’t last’

Alinda Veiszer is a Hungarian television editor, presenter, journalist, and author. She became known at a time when she was working in Hungarian public media. In recent years, she has run her own channel on Patreon, where she publishes conversations with some of the best-known figures in Hungarian »»»

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Gulf News 2h

800 ships stranded in Hormuz, Al Jaber flags supply risk

Dubai: Fresh figures shared on Sunday by Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber point to a sharp escalation in disruptions across the Strait of Hormuz, with at least 22 ships attacked, 10 crew members killed and close to 800 commercial vessels now stranded, including almost 400 oil tankers. Sign up for our daily»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Kuwait adds 25 names to terror list, bringing total to 219

Dubai: Kuwait has added 25 new names to its national terrorism list, including 24 citizens and one non-Kuwaiti, bringing the total number of individuals and entities designated to 219. According to Al Rai Arabic daily, the move was announced by the Special Committee tasked with the implementation o»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Trump Threatens Strait of Hormuz Blockade after US-Iran Ceasefire Talks End without Agreement

President Donald Trump on Sunday said the US Navy would “immediately” begin a blockade to stop ships from entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz, after US-Iran peace talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement. Trump sought to exert strategic control over the waterway responsible for the transpo»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Saudi Energy Companies in 2025: Billion-Dollar Profits Defy Market Volatility

In 2025, the Saudi energy sector demonstrated a superior ability to fortify its financial gains and navigate global market fluctuations, achieving a net profit exceeding $92.5 billion (347.2 billion riyals). Despite pressures imposed by the global supply-and-demand equation and supply chain disrupt»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Dubai heirs seek Dh8.6m over undelivered luxury car

A Dubai civil court has ruled it lacks jurisdiction to hear a claim filed by heirs seeking to recover Dh8.6 million linked to the purchase of a rare luxury car, referring the case to the emirate’s inheritance court. The dispute centres on an agreement by the deceased to purchase a limited-edition A»»»

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Middle East Observer 3h

Egypt’s Mobile Manufacturing Sector Raises Local Content Amid Rising Costs

Mobile phone manufacturers in Egypt have increased the local component ratio in domestically produced devices by approximately 15 percentage points, reaching between 55% and 60%, up from around 45% previously, according to multiple sources cited by Asharq Business. The shift reflects a strategic re»»»

The Peninsula 3h

Teenage sprint star Gout powers to 200m win in blistering 19.67sec

Sydney: Teenage sprint sensation Gout Gout ran a blistering 19.67 seconds to win the 200m at the Australian championships on Sunday, faster than Usain Bolt at the same age. Fellow Australian Aidan Murphy also cracked the 20-second mark, coming second in 19.88 -- the two quickest times of the year a»»»

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Gulf News 3h

'Our Life in the UAE' forum gets 31 million views

Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence and Chairman of the Board of the Watani Al Emarat Foundation, praised the pivotal role played by influencers, content creators, and podcasters in conveying the noble message of the “Our Life in the UAE” forum to audiences bo»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Union's Eta becomes first female coach in top-five European leagues

Berlin: Bundesliga club Union Berlin on Sunday named Marie-Louise Eta as head coach, making her the first female manager of a men's team in a top-five European league, after former mentor Steffen Baumgart was sacked. The 34-year-old will take over for the remainder of the season. "I am delighted th»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Swedish coast guard boards Panama-flagged vessel on pollution claim

Stockholm: Swedish authorities boarded a Panama-flagged vessel on Sunday, suspecting it of an environmental offence over flushing coal residues into the Baltic Sea, the Swedish coast guard said. The Panama-registered bulk carrier Hui Yuan had been on its way from Russia to Las Palmas in Spain when »»»

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Gulf News 4h

Man to be deported after secretly filming woman and issuing threats

Dubai: A man who owns a shipping company will be deported after being convicted of secretly filming a woman and threatening to publish the footage. According to Emarat Al Youm, the woman had initially dealt with the man to arrange the shipment of personal belongings to her home country. Their relat»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Russia will not extend truce unless Zelensky agrees to terms: Kremlin

Russia will not extend a truce with Ukraine over Orthodox Easter unless Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accepts its terms, the Kremlin said in an interview aired Sunday. "Sustainable peace can come when we secure our interests and achieve the goals we set from the very start. This can be don»»»

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Sputnik 5h

Kremlin Spokesman Says Too Early to Speak About NATO Collapse

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in an interview out on Sunday that he does not believe that a NATO collapse was likely despite differences between the United States and its European allies. "I do not think one can speak of the alliance's collapse. Because, one way or another»»»

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Egypt Independent 5h

Finance Minister: New public-private partnership projects

The government is working to offer more attractive economic opportunities to boost investment inflows, with over 20 new projects planned under the public-private partnership (PPP) system, Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk said on Sunday, April 12, 2026. In statements, Kouchouk affirmed that the gover»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Sharjah moves to upgrade malls, back SMEs and lift retail appeal

Dubai: Sharjah is stepping up efforts to strengthen its retail ecosystem, with the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry holding talks with shopping mall operators to improve service standards, support SMEs and raise the sector’s investment appeal. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheq»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Kuwait General Staff announces disposal of explosive remnants

Kuwait: The Kuwait Army General Staff announced that the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team of the Land Forces Engineering Corps was handling unexploded ordnance and shrapnel Sunday morning. According to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), the General Staff confirmed in a press conference that any e»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Irish police arrest man over alleged criminal damage at Shannon airport

London: Police in Ireland on Sunday said officers had arrested a man who entered "an unauthorised area" of Shannon airport, as social media footage appeared to show a man climbing onto a US Air Force plane. The Shannon hub is controversial in Ireland for facilitating the movement of US troops, prov»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Pope Says he is 'Closer Than Ever' to Lebanese People

Pope Leo XIV expressed his closeness to the people of Lebanon on Sunday, saying there was a "moral obligation" to protect them while calling on warring parties to seek peace. "I am closer than ever, in these days of sorrow, fear, and unconquerable hope in God, to the beloved Lebanese people," the p»»»

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The Barents Observer 5h

Ukrainian drones attacked Plesetsk space centre, Roscosmos says

The drone attack took place as the spaceport in northern Russia was preparing to launch a rocket, Roscosmos chief Dmitry Bakanov reportedly told Kremlin ruler Vladimir Putin. State propaganda agency RIA Novosti reported that the Ukrainian drone attack was discussed during a recent meeting between B»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

UK minister says 'disappointing' no breakthrough in Iran war talks

London: UK government minister Wes Streeting on Sunday April 12, 2026, said it was "disappointing" that negotiations between the United States and Iran in Islamabad had stalled, adding that US President Donald Trump's earlier social media comments had been "incendiary". "It's obviously disappointin»»»

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The Barents Observer 5h

Ukrainian drones targeted Plesetsk space centre, Roscosmos says

The drone attack took place as the spaceport in northern Russia was preparing to launch a rocket, Roscosmos chief Dmitry Bakanov reportedly told Kremlin ruler Vladimir Putin. State propaganda agency RIA Novosti reported that the Ukrainian drone attack was discussed during a recent meeting between B»»»

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Gulf News 5h

‘Final offer’ vs ‘unreasonable demands’: What US, Iran, Israel and Pakistan said after talks

Dubai: If the 21-hour US–Iran talks revealed deep divisions at the negotiating table, the reactions that followed showed an equally sharp divide in how both sides see the path forward. From Washington, the message was firm. US Vice President JD Vance said the United States had made its position cle»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Abu Dhabi shut cafeteria over repeated food safety violations

Abu Dhabi: A cafeteria in the capital has been ordered to shut down after repeated food safety violations, authorities said, citing risks to public health. The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) issued an administrative closure order against “Best and Gold Bait Karak Cafeteria»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Economic Shock of Mideast War to Cast Shadow over IMF, World Bank Meetings

Top finance officials from around the world will convene in Washington this week under the shadow of the war in the Middle East, which has delivered a third major shock to the global economy after the COVID pandemic and Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Top International Monetary Fun»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 6h

BSP - United Left Brings "Solidarity Easter" to Over 200 Families in Varna

The BSP - United Left coalition carried out the Solidarity Easter initiative in Varna and brought joy to more than 200 families in the region, the coalition's press office said on Sunday. The idea was launched by the Youth Organization of the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) chapter in the coastal c»»»

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Al Manar 6h

Al-Manar correspondent: Warplanes carried out an airstrike on the town of Al-Shahabiya, resulting in casualties - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Warplanes carried out an airstrike on the town of Al-Shahabiya, resulting in casualties 12-04-2026 12:33 PM Latest »»»

Bulgarian News Agency 6h

Anti-Corruption Bloc Candidate Proposes Infrastructure Solutions for Ruse Region

Viktor Stoyanov, top-of-the-list candidate of the Anti-Corruption Bloc in the 19th multi-member constituency in Ruse, outlined proposals to improve transport infrastructure in the region in a statement to the media. He identified the curve near Polsko Kosovo as dangerous, suggesting either a new se»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle dies aged 92

Mumbai, India: Legendary Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle, whose voice defined Bollywood music through the 1970s and 80s, died Sunday in Mumbai aged 92, her family said. Two-time Grammy nominee Bhosle breathed her last at the Breach Candy hospital where she was admitted with complaints of "extrem»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Inside US–Iran talks: Why gaps persist and what comes next

Dubai: After 21 hours of negotiations stretching into the early hours, US–Iran talks did not so much fail as expose the scale of the challenge ahead — laying bare deep divisions over nuclear limits, regional power and control of the Strait of Hormuz. The outcome was not unexpected. Both sides enter»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 6h

MRF Leader Peevski: Together We Will Uphold Statehood, Prosperity and Security

Delyan Peevski, leader of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) - New Beginning, said that "together we can and will uphold statehood, prosperity and the security of the people" in an Easter message, the party's press office said on Sunday. "Easter is the brightest Christian holiday, when fait»»»

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Naharnet 6h

Syria says bustsed 'Hezbollah-linked' cell planning attack on religious figure

Syria's interior ministry said Saturday that five people had been arrested over a plot to attack an unidentified religious figure in Damascus, alleging the cell was linked to Hezbollah. In a statement, the ministry said security forces observed a woman as she attempted to "plant an explosive device»»»

Al Manar 6h

Over 10 Martyrs as Israeli Aggression Pounds South Lebanon

Al-Manar’s correspondent in southern Lebanon reported that six citizens were martyred and others were injured as a result of the Israeli aggression that targeted the town of Maaroub on Sunday morning. شهــ || ــداء وجرحى جراء عــ || ـدوان الاحــ || ــتلال على بلدة #معروب pic.twitter.com/F0Haj2X3Pk »»»

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Al Awsat 7h

Israeli Strikes Target ‘Joint Force’ Fighters in Gaza

Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip have recently focused on targeting Palestinian faction fighters operating within what is known as the “joint force,” deployed near sensitive areas close to the so-called “yellow line,” Palestinian sources said. The force is tasked with preventing infiltration by Is»»»

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Al Manar 7h

Hezbollah: We deny the false claims issued by the Syrian Interior Ministry alleging our involvement with a cell that was planning to assassinate a religious figure - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah: We deny the false claims issued by the Syrian Interior Ministry alleging our involvement with a cell that was planning to assass»»»

Gulf News 7h

Unsettled weather in UAE: Why you should avoid rainwater pools in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi: Authorities have urged the public to avoid approaching water pools formed by recent rainfall, warning of potential safety risks as unsettled weather continues across parts of the UAE. The Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Centre called on residents to refrain from engag»»»

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