Media Review: March 19
POLITICS According to an analysis in mediapool.bg, which has perused relevant public documents, it is highly unlikely that Bulgaria's Constitutional Court will be able to determine explicitly whether a Judicial System Act amendment that limited the term in office of an acting prosecutor general to »»»
The Middle East conflict is reshaping the landscape of global economic risks
The length of the blockade remains the decisive factor The duration of the disruption to traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains the decisive factor in assessing the economic impact. Allianz Trade analysts estimate that a disruption of up to two months in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz—w»»»
Alive Capital and Sieyuan Electric to build a battery energy storage capacities of up to 2.5 GWh in SEE
The agreement outlines the deployment of BESS in both stand-alone and co-located configurations, across multiple power classes. The agreement covers Alive Capital’s own investments, those of its affiliated group companies and the projects developed for its clients. “The energy market in Europe is e»»»
Roborock becomes world’s number one brand in smart robot vacuum cleaner category
According to IDC, considering companies that sell robot vacuums, robotic lawn mowers, and other types of home robots, Roborock ranked first globally in terms of shipments (5.8 million units in 2025) and market share (17.7%). In Romania, Roborock has been the leader in the robot vacuum cleaner (RVC)»»»
Bulgaria’s Balkan Stream Earns 286 Million Euros Profit in 2025, Says Energy Minister
The "Balkan Stream" gas pipeline generated a profit of 560 million leva, or 286 million euros, in 2025, Energy Minister Traycho Traykov announced. Reported total revenues for the year reached 570 million leva, equivalent to 291 million euros. Minister Traykov explained that the revenue stems from t»»»
Finnish president suggests he’ll back Trump’s Iran war in exchange for Ukraine aid
Despite generic calls for dialogue and restraint, some EU leaders are looking for opportunities to involve themselves in the US-Israeli war on Iran. Finland’s Alexander Stubb has emerged as the leader of a small, pro-war bloc in Europe. The EU’s position on the war thus far has been one of detachme»»»
Long war may undercut global economy, analysts warn
PARIS, France — Almost three weeks into the Middle East war, analysts fear that a long-drawn out conflict and the associated disruption to oil trade may undermine the global economy.Economists are contemplating a gloomy combination of prices rising across the board and growth stalling.The conflict,»»»
Wienerberger announces a new phase of development in Romania
In light of these changes, Răzvan Boșomoiu, General Manager of wienerberger Romania, has decided to pursue new professional challenges outside the Group. Until a new successor is appointed, operations in Romania will be coordinated directly by Tin Ban, Regional COO, who is expanding his responsibil»»»
Russia's Gazprom Says Turk, Blue Streams Gas Export Facilities Come Under New Attacks
Facilities of critical infrastructure for gas exports via the TurkStream and Blue Stream were subjected to new attacks on March 17-19, Russian energy giant Gazprom said on Thursday. "On March 17-19, there has been an escalation of attacks on critical infrastructure facilities providing gas exports »»»
Al-Manar correspondent reports Israeli air strike on Al-Hosh town in Tyre district - 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 reports Israeli air strike on Al-Hosh town in Tyre district 19-03-2026 11:03 AM Latest News Urgent News Hezbollah’s »»»
Trump threatens to strike world's largest gas field if Iran attacks Qatar again
U.S. President Donald Trump pledged the U.S. would "massively blow up the entirety" of the world's largest gas field if Iran attacks Qatar again. Trump made his threat on social media Wednesday night against Iran's South Pars natural gas field after Iranian missiles hit Qatar. The Iranian attack wa»»»
Bulgaria Supports All Positions that Would Boost EU's strength, Says Caretaker PM Gurov
Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov told reporters in Brussels on Thursday that Bulgaria needs to be moving full steam ahead in Europe, as the country supports all positions that would make the EU stronger. The Prime Minister is in Brussels to attend a meeting of the European Council, the Council»»»
Hungary to Not Support Any EU Decision in Favor of Ukraine Until It Unblocks Oil - Orban
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hungary will not support any decision of the EU summit in favor of Ukraine until it unblocks oil, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Thursday. "We would like to get the oil, which is our, from the Ukrainians, which is now blocked by the Ukrainians, I did not support an»»»
Political Crisis Will Not Be Resolved Until Corrupt System Dismantling, CC-DB MP Yordanova Says
On the final plenary day of the 51st National Assembly, before the MPs take a recess because of the upcoming election campaign for the snap parliamentary elections on April 19, Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) MP Nadezhda Yordanova, in a statement read out from the parliamentary ro»»»
Baby Monkey Punch Acclimatizing, Making New friends at Japan zoo
Clutching a monkey plushie, Eliete Ikeda screamed "Punch!" as she caught sight of the underdog baby macaque still drawing crowds of photo-hungry visitors to a Japanese zoo weeks after he shot to stardom. Seven-month-old Punch was abandoned by his mother and became an internet sensation after clips »»»
Foundever opens new office in Bucharest, plans to grow team to 140 this year
Foundever®, a service provider focused on improving customer experience (CX), has announced the opening of a new office in Bucharest, marking a new stage in the company’s development in Romania and across Central and Eastern Europe. The company plans to grow its local team to over 140 employees thi»»»
AFP: Gas prices in Europe rise by more than 30% after the Iranian attack on a gas facility in Qatar - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe AFP: Gas prices in Europe rise by more than 30% after the Iranian attack on a gas facility in Qatar 19-03-2026 10:16 AM Latest News Urgent »»»
Qatari Amiri Diwan: Emir of Qatar confirmed in a call he received from France’s Macron that targeting energy and water facilities is a threat to stability - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Qatari Amiri Diwan: Emir of Qatar confirmed in a call he received from France’s Macron that targeting energy and water facilities is a thre»»»
Qatari Amiri Diwan: Emir of Qatar renewed his call for an immediate de-escalation, urging intensified diplomatic efforts to contain the escalating tensions - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Qatari Amiri Diwan: Emir of Qatar renewed his call for an immediate de-escalation, urging intensified diplomatic efforts to contain the esc»»»
World Happiness Report Highlights Social Media's Negative Impact
Heavy social media use contributes to a stark decline in well-being among young people, with the effects particularly worrying in teenage girls in English-speaking countries and Western Europe, according to the World Happiness Report 2026 published Thursday. The annual report, published by the Well»»»
How the Iran war has left Europe facing yet another energy crisis
The knock-on effects of the conflict now whipping through the Middle East are awakening ghosts of crises past that shook the European Union. Seven months into Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, launched in February 2022, the President of the European Commission stood at her podium in the Europ»»»
EU Pitched for Türkiye to Join Its Payments System, Envoy Says
The European Union pitched to Türkiye last month the idea that the candidate for bloc membership could join a cost-cutting payments system to boost integration efforts and benefit those sending money abroad, the EU envoy to Ankara told Reuters. Jurgis Vilcinskas, the bloc's chargé d’affaires in Tür»»»
1973 oil crisis pushed consumers to fuel-efficient Japanese cars — 2026 price spike could push them to Chinese EVs: Report
Global EV uptake expected is expected to accelerate as Iran war causes petrol price hikes. Since late February 2026, US-Israel strikes on Iran, in particular the Kharg Island export hub and Pars oil facility has been met with Iranian retaliation, i.e. blocking the Strait of Hormuz (20% of global oi»»»
Global solar power tops 2,000 TWh (terawatt-hours), equal to entire annual electricity demand of India
Global solar generation has now crossed a historic threshold. In 2024, it surpassed 2,000 terawatt-hours (TWh) and reaching 2,131 TWh according to data from London-based think-tank Ember. This single milestone equals the entire annual electricity demand of India — one of the world’s largest and fas»»»
1973 oil crisis pushed consumers to fuel-efficient Japanese cars — 2026 crisis could push them to Chinese EVs: Report
Global EV uptake expected is expected to accelerate as Iran war causes petrol price hikes. Since late February 2026, US-Israel strikes on Iran, in particular the Kharg Island export hub and Pars oil facility has been met with Iranian retaliation, i.e. blocking the Strait of Hormuz (20% of global oi»»»
Flying from the UAE today? Check flight updates, advisories
Dubai: Flights in the UAE are operating at a steady but limited pace, as airlines continue to adjust schedules following regional disruptions. While airline operations in the UAE and wider Middle East remain heavily disrupted, there are clear signs of improvement. Data from Cirium, an aviation data»»»
Judge orders Trump admin to restore 1,000 Voice of America jobs and resume broadcasts
A US judge on Tuesday ruled that more than 1,000 Voice of America workers should be reinstated and the government should plan to resume international broadcasts following an earlier ruling that President Donald Trump's pick to oversee mass layoffs at the VOA was unlawfully appointed, making the job»»»
Fidesz’ political community is ready for victory, PM says
In a special edition of the Bayer-show on Hír TV, Prime Minister Orbán delivered an assessment of the political landscape, arguing that the governing parties have entered the final phase of the campaign with renewed strength and unity. Reflecting on recent events, global tensions, and Hungary’s str»»»
‘Free France’: Macron names next aircraft carrier after WWII resistance
President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday said France's next-generation aircraft carrier set to replace the Charles de Gaulle in 2038 will be named “Free France" in a tribute to the “spirit” of the French resistance against the World War II-era Nazi occupation. French President Emmanuel Macron announc»»»
Pakistan announces temporary Eid pause in conflict with Afghanistan
Pakistan on Wednesday announced a "temporary pause" in hostilities with Afghanistan ahead of the Eid al-Fitr feast marking the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The decision was made at the request of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey, said a senior Pakistani official. It came hours before Afgh»»»
'Shield for Europe: We protect not only Ukraine, but the whole of Europe', says Dr Iryna Mudra
As Volodymyr Zelensky meets with European leaders to strengthen Ukraine's alliances, Mark Owen is pleased to welcome Dr. Iryna Mudra, Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine. According to Dr. Mudra, Ukraine’s struggle goes beyond defending its own territory; it remains a frontline of »»»
Starmer says 'focus must remain on Ukraine' despite war in Iran after talks with Zelensky
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that international attention must remain on Ukraine's fight against Russia despite the US-Israeli war with Iran. The two leaders met in London and signed a new defence partnership focused on countering drones. UK Prime »»»
Why Hungary's Viktor Orban is vilifying Ukraine before crucial elections
Weeks before crucial parliamentary elections, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s campaign has characterised his main rival as a stooge of Kyiv and Brussels. With his party trailing in the polls, the nationalist leader has sought to escalate tensions between Hungary and Ukraine, alleging that K»»»
Kharkiv's opera and ballet theatre performances continue despite war
Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv, is just 30km from Russia and suffers almost daily bombardment from across the border. But as the years of war have gone by, the city’s cultural institutions have adapted in order to keep working despite the dangers. The national opera and ballet theatre in th»»»
Hormuz tensions raise inflation and energy security risks for Africa, says senior investment analyst
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have intensified in recent days with Iran warning that oil prices could reach $200 a barrel as attacks on commercial vessels linked to the US, Israel, or their allies continue. Global oil p»»»
Hormuz tensions raise inflation and energy security risks for Africa, says senior investment analyst
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have intensified in recent days with Iran warning that oil prices could reach $200 a barrel as attacks on commercial vessels linked to the US, Israel, or their allies continue. Global oil p»»»
Hormuz tensions raise inflation and energy security risks for Africa, says senior investment analyst
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have intensified in recent days with Iran warning that oil prices could reach $200 a barrel as attacks on commercial vessels linked to the US, Israel, or their allies continue. Global oil p»»»
Hormuz tensions raise inflation and energy security risks for Africa, says senior investment analyst
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have intensified in recent days with Iran warning that oil prices could reach $200 a barrel as attacks on commercial vessels linked to the US, Israel, or their allies continue. Global oil p»»»
Hormuz tensions raise inflation and energy security risks for Africa, says senior investment analyst
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have intensified in recent days with Iran warning that oil prices could reach $200 a barrel as attacks on commercial vessels linked to the US, Israel, or their allies continue. Global oil p»»»
Hormuz tensions raise inflation and energy security risks for Africa, says senior investment analyst
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have intensified in recent days with Iran warning that oil prices could reach $200 a barrel as attacks on commercial vessels linked to the US, Israel, or their allies continue. Global oil p»»»
Hormuz tensions raise inflation and energy security risks for Africa, says senior investment analyst
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have intensified in recent days with Iran warning that oil prices could reach $200 a barrel as attacks on commercial vessels linked to the US, Israel, or their allies continue. Global oil p»»»
US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran’s gas fields change the Middle East conflict from “disruption” to “destruction”
A joint attack by Israel and the US on Iran's Asaluyeh gas plant takes the crisis in the Persian Gulf to a worry crescendo more than three weeks into the war on the Islamic Republic's structures. Asaluyeh&n»»»
Hormuz tensions raise inflation and energy security risks for Africa, says senior investment analyst
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have intensified in recent days with Iran warning that oil prices could reach $200 a barrel as attacks on commercial vessels linked to the US, Israel, or their allies continue. Global oil p»»»
Hormuz tensions raise inflation and energy security risks for Africa, says senior investment analyst
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have intensified in recent days with Iran warning that oil prices could reach $200 a barrel as attacks on commercial vessels linked to the US, Israel, or their allies continue. Global oil p»»»
Hormuz tensions raise inflation and energy security risks for Africa, says senior investment analyst
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have intensified in recent days with Iran warning that oil prices could reach $200 a barrel as attacks on commercial vessels linked to the US, Israel, or their allies continue. Global oil p»»»
Hormuz tensions raise inflation and energy security risks for Africa, says senior investment analyst
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have intensified in recent days with Iran warning that oil prices could reach $200 a barrel as attacks on commercial vessels linked to the US, Israel, or their allies continue. Global oil p»»»
Hormuz tensions raise inflation and energy security risks for Africa, says senior investment analyst
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have intensified in recent days with Iran warning that oil prices could reach $200 a barrel as attacks on commercial vessels linked to the US, Israel, or their allies continue. Global oil p»»»
Hormuz tensions raise inflation and energy security risks for Africa, says senior investment analyst
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have intensified in recent days with Iran warning that oil prices could reach $200 a barrel as attacks on commercial vessels linked to the US, Israel, or their allies continue. Global oil p»»»
US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran’s gas fields change the Middle East conflict from “disruption” to “destruction”
A joint attack by Israel and the US on Iran's Asaluyeh gas plant takes the crisis in the Persian Gulf to a worry crescendo more than three weeks into the war on the Islamic Republic's structures. Asaluyeh&n»»»
US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran’s gas fields change the Middle East conflict from “disruption” to “destruction”
A joint attack by Israel and the US on Iran's Asaluyeh gas plant takes the crisis in the Persian Gulf to a worry crescendo more than three weeks into the war on the Islamic Republic's structures. Asaluyeh&n»»»