Multiple factors contributing to housing crisis in Europe
Housing shortages affect nearly all EU countries, creating broad social and economic challenges beyond high prices alone. While most Europeans own homes, supply has not kept pace with rising demand driven by urbanization, demographic changes, and smaller households. The EU faces a deficit of about »»»
School shooting in Argentina leaves one dead, eight wounded
Buenos Aires, Argentina: A 15-year-old boy opened fire in a school in Argentina Monday, killing another pupil and wounding eight other people in a rare burst of US-style violence, officials said. The assailant was taken into custody after the shooting in the Mariano Moreno School in the central tow»»»
German public sector tries to reduce reliance on US tech
BusinessGermanyGerman public sector tries to reduce reliance on US techKlaus DeuseZenDis, the German Center for Digital Sovereignty, has created an alternative to US software for public sector agencies in Germany, which are increasingly vulnerable to blackmail under the 2018 US CLOUD act. https://p»»»
New Primeclass Lounge Opens at Sofia Airport
A new Primeclass Lounge Sofia business lounge officially opened at Vasil Levski Airport on Monday and is now serving passengers. Built by TAV Operation Services in the departures area of Terminal 2, the lounge is the first to be completed under the new Haven on Earth design concept. With a total in»»»
Ministry of Oil & Gas holds meeting on Nigeria-Niger-Libya Gas Pipeline Project
Libya’s Ministry of Oil and Gas reported yesterday that a meeting of the Committee for the Transcontinental Gas Pipeline (Nigeria-Niger-Libya) project, destined for Europe, was held yesterday at the Ministry of Oil and Gas’ Tripoli headquarters. Technical and economic aspects of the projectThe Mini»»»
Israeli Death Penalty Bill for Palestinian Murder Convicts Faces Vote
Israel's parliament is expected on Monday to vote on a bill that would make the death penalty a default sentence for Palestinians convicted in military court of killing Israelis, a measure that Israel's European allies say would unfairly target Palestinians under military occupation. The measure in»»»
Why did Scott Mills get sacked by BBC? Personal conduct claims emerge
Dubai: Seasoned radio presenter Scott Mills is no longer employed by the BBC, confirmed the broadcaster, after allegations concerning his personal conduct emerged. In a brief statement, according to The Guardian, the corporation said it would not comment on individual cases but confirmed that Mills»»»
Polish retail properties on radar of foreign and local investors
Over the next three years, retail sales volume in Poland is expected to grow at a rate of nearly 3% annually. Supply is also increasing, particularly in retail parks in smaller cities, which are attracting interest from both developers and investment funds. Experts from advisory firm JLL discuss th»»»
Financial Expert Predicts Inflation “Tsunami” in Bulgaria As Oil And Gas Shock Looms
A severe inflationary surge is still ahead, and current developments are only the beginning, according to financial expert and investor Max Baklayan. Speaking to the Bulgarian National Radio, he warned that the global economic impact of the ongoing conflict has yet to fully materialize. Baklayan po»»»
INVENIO Partners announces first closing of Fund III, targeting Southeast European growth champions
INVENIO Partners, the Sofia-based private equity fund manager focused on Southeast Europe, today announced the first closing of INVENIO Partners Fund III. The closing follows the successful deployment of Fund II (EUR 55 million) and underscores investor confidence in the firm’s differentiated strat»»»
Oana Limostin, CARO Hotel: Setting correct expectations during onboarding is key to employee retention
With a career spanning over two decades, Oana Limostin, HR Manager at CARO Hotel Bucharest, brings a unique perspective to the Romanian hospitality industry. Her professional journey began in the legal sector, where she spent ten years developing the rigour and structural discipline required for co»»»
Police Arrest in Sofia Leader of International Arms Trafficking Ring in Europol-coordinated Operation
The General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (GDCOC) has arrested in Sofia the leader of an international criminal network trafficking weapons in exchange for cannabis in a special operation coordinated by Europol, the GDCOC’s press center reported here on Monday. The operation, codenamed »»»
This UAE spot just made Time’s World's Greatest Places 2026—see who else is on the list
Dubai: Unsurprisingly, the UAE has landed firmly on Time’s World’s Greatest Places 2026 list, with standout entries led by the newly opened Zayed National Museum. Also featured: Dubai’s seafront resort Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab and the wave-making attraction Surf Abu Dhabi—each recognised for offering»»»
Serbia secures new three-month extension of Russian gas deal
Belgrade: Serbia has secured another three-month extension of its gas deal with Russia, President Aleksandar Vucic said Monday after a call with Vladimir Putin, as Belgrade seeks a longer-term agreement. The Balkan nation remains heavily dependent on Russian gas, but has failed to secure a longer c»»»
EU in need of ‘urgent repair’ – Polish president
Polish President Karol Nawrocki has said the EU “needs urgent repair” and criticized self-defeating energy and migration policies imposed on member states by unelected bureaucrats as well as a growing ideological slant within the bloc. A poll by Eurobazooka late last year indicated that 25% of Poli»»»
Aluminium Prices Jump after Gulf Attacks
Aluminium prices climbed around six percent in early trading on Monday after Iran attacked two major plants in the Gulf that produce the widely used metal, raising concerns over supply disruptions. Gains later reduced, though prices were still up 4.2 percent at $3,435 per ton on the London Metal Ex»»»
France Probes Possible Iran Link after Bomb Attack Foiled Outside Bank of America
French authorities are investigating a suspected link to Iran after thwarting a bomb attack outside a Bank of American building in Paris on the weekend, the interior minister said Monday. The authorities suspect there could be a link to Iran due to similarities to other recent attempted attacks in »»»
US loses key ‘eyes in the sky’ in Iran strike at Saudi base: Why it matters in war
Dubai: The destruction of a key US airborne radar aircraft in an Iranian strike is being seen as a significant setback to Washington’s battlefield awareness and command capabilities, with analysts warning it could weaken the ability to detect and respond to threats across the region. Dramatic image»»»
IENE Comment No 65 - As the Middle East War continues unabated Europe Is Confronted with Its Worst Energy Crisis, with the EU Unable to Formulate Cohesive Response
IENE Comment No 65 - As the Middle East War continues unabated Europe Is Confronted with Its Worst Energy Crisis, with the EU Unable to Formulate Cohesive Response - Institute of Energy for South-East Europe About UsMission and VisionBackgroundAnnual ReportArticles of AssociationBoard of GovernorsO»»»
Media Review: March 30
Television and radio coverage on Monday is largely dominated by the conflict in the Middle East and its impact on Bulgaria’s economy, as well as the measures the Bulgarian Government is taking to address the price increases. In contrast, print media do not focus on a single topic; their coverage is»»»
$5/gallon diesel now the 'new normal'? Shockwave from the 2026 Iran-US-Israel conflict — winners and losers
Diesel powers a huge chunk of the global freight. In many markets, diesel price spikes have outpaced gasoline. Result: the situation has crushed trucking, logistics, farming, and consumer goods prices. Vulnerable importers have been hit hard. This ripples into higher transport/food costs, inflation»»»
Mizo: No drastic reduction in foreign investors’ orders for now, risks remain
Skopje, 27 March 2026 (MIA) - There has been no drastic reduction in the orders of foreign investors for now as a result of the events in the Middle East but they do point that the price of fuel is not the only problem, there are also risks from various aspects that could be reflected such as a sho»»»
Battle for Hungary: EU attacks on Orban are a sign of worse things to come
About a century ago – between those two World Wars which Europeans have generously given to the history of humanity – there was a joke about Hungary: It was a monarchy without a king and a landlocked country ruled by an admiral. It was funny because it was true. Nowadays, though, we have proudly ad»»»
Kyrgyzstani Nurgazy Bagyshbekov wins silver at Jiu-Jitsu Tournament in USA - | 24.KG
On March 25, in Orlando, Florida, Kyrgyz athlete Nurgazy Bagyshbekov won a silver medal at one of the largest Brazilian jiu-jitsu tournaments, the IBJJF Pan American Championship, held under the auspices of the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation. The WNG Secretariat reported. According to»»»
Zmeevo Range Could Become Bulgaria’s First Drone Testing Hub for NATO-Grade Systems
The Zmeevo military training ground is being considered for transformation into a specialized site for testing drone technologies, according to Vladislav Shekerov, acting head of the Defense Institute. Speaking to the Bulgarian National Radio, he outlined plans to establish a laboratory at the rang»»»
EV sales overtake petrol vehicles in EU for first time
Sales of EVs overtook standard petrol cars in the EU for the first time in December 2025, marking a milestone in the bloc’s transition to cleaner transport and reducing its reliance on oil imports, according to data published by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. »»»
EV sales overtake petrol vehicles in EU for first time
Sales of EVs overtook standard petrol cars in the EU for the first time in December 2025, marking a milestone in the bloc’s transition to cleaner transport and reducing its reliance on oil imports, according to data published by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. »»»
EV sales overtake petrol vehicles in EU for first time
Sales of EVs overtook standard petrol cars in the EU for the first time in December 2025, marking a milestone in the bloc’s transition to cleaner transport and reducing its reliance on oil imports, according to data published by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. »»»
EV sales overtake petrol vehicles in EU for first time
Sales of EVs overtook standard petrol cars in the EU for the first time in December 2025, marking a milestone in the bloc’s transition to cleaner transport and reducing its reliance on oil imports, according to data published by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. »»»
EV sales overtake petrol vehicles in EU for first time
Sales of EVs overtook standard petrol cars in the EU for the first time in December 2025, marking a milestone in the bloc’s transition to cleaner transport and reducing its reliance on oil imports, according to data published by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. »»»
EV sales overtake petrol vehicles in EU for first time
Sales of EVs overtook standard petrol cars in the EU for the first time in December 2025, marking a milestone in the bloc’s transition to cleaner transport and reducing its reliance on oil imports, according to data published by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. »»»
EV sales overtake petrol vehicles in EU for first time
Sales of EVs overtook standard petrol cars in the EU for the first time in December 2025, marking a milestone in the bloc’s transition to cleaner transport and reducing its reliance on oil imports, according to data published by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. »»»
EV sales overtake petrol vehicles in EU for first time
Sales of EVs overtook standard petrol cars in the EU for the first time in December 2025, marking a milestone in the bloc’s transition to cleaner transport and reducing its reliance on oil imports, according to data published by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. »»»
EV sales overtake petrol vehicles in EU for first time
Sales of EVs overtook standard petrol cars in the EU for the first time in December 2025, marking a milestone in the bloc’s transition to cleaner transport and reducing its reliance on oil imports, according to data published by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. »»»
EV sales overtake petrol vehicles in EU for first time
Sales of EVs overtook standard petrol cars in the EU for the first time in December 2025, marking a milestone in the bloc’s transition to cleaner transport and reducing its reliance on oil imports, according to data published by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. »»»
Massive protests against Trump across US
Huge crowds protested Saturday against US President Donald Trump's actions and the war in Iran in "No Kings" rallies across the US and in Europe. Minnesota took centre stage, with thousands of people standing shoulder-to-shoulder to celebrate resistance to Trump's aggressive immigration enforcement»»»
Fuel Price Relief or Illusion? Experts Say Bulgaria’s Measures Target Fear, Not Inflation
The Bulgarian government’s response to rising fuel prices is being interpreted by economists more as a social intervention than a genuine anti-inflation policy, with the primary goal seen as easing public anxiety rather than directly curbing price growth. Speaking on Nova TV, Petar Ganev from the I»»»
Kyrgyz series "Red Pants" win main prize at festival - | 24.KG
The Kyrgyz project Red Pants won the Co-Pro Pitching Sessions at the International Series Mania Forum 2026. The Association of Film Producers reported. According to the association, the festival was held from March 21 to 27 in Lille, France. The Kyrgyz project was recognized as the best in the pitc»»»
Bulgaria backs EU deal on Vertical Gas Corridor to secure regional gas supplies
Operators of the Vertical Gas Corridor have agreed with the European Commission on a long-term framework to secure reliable gas supplies to Southeastern Europe, Bulgartransgaz (EAD) announced in a press release on March 27. »»»
EU enlargement rethink as divisions emerge among key member states
The European Union’s next wave of enlargement is entering a critical moment, with divisions emerging among major member states over how — and how fast — to expand the bloc, according to a new policy paper. The report »»»
EU enlargement rethink as divisions emerge among key member states
The European Union’s next wave of enlargement is entering a critical moment, with divisions emerging among major member states over how — and how fast — to expand the bloc, according to a new policy paper. The report »»»
EU enlargement rethink as divisions emerge among key member states
The European Union’s next wave of enlargement is entering a critical moment, with divisions emerging among major member states over how — and how fast — to expand the bloc, according to a new policy paper. The report »»»
Bulgaria backs EU deal on Vertical Gas Corridor to secure regional gas supplies
Operators of the Vertical Gas Corridor have agreed with the European Commission on a long-term framework to secure reliable gas supplies to Southeastern Europe, Bulgartransgaz (EAD) announced in a press release on March 27. »»»
EU enlargement rethink as divisions emerge among key member states
The European Union’s next wave of enlargement is entering a critical moment, with divisions emerging among major member states over how — and how fast — to expand the bloc, according to a new policy paper. The report »»»
EU enlargement rethink as divisions emerge among key member states
The European Union’s next wave of enlargement is entering a critical moment, with divisions emerging among major member states over how — and how fast — to expand the bloc, according to a new policy paper. The report »»»
EU enlargement rethink as divisions emerge among key member states
The European Union’s next wave of enlargement is entering a critical moment, with divisions emerging among major member states over how — and how fast — to expand the bloc, according to a new policy paper. The report »»»
Shocking Hungarian documentary alleges ruling party uses mafia-style intimidation to buy votes and coerce voters
An independent investigative group, DE Action Community, has released a shocking documentary alleging systematic vote-buying in Hungary's poorest settlements, involving local mayors and criminal figures. The film claims the ruling Fidesz operates a coordinated network to exert p»»»
Ukraine hits Russia's Baltic oil export terminals again
Russia and Ukraine continued to trade tit-for-tat strikes on each other’s essential energy assets over the weekend. After hitting Russia’s main Baltic oil export ports at Primorsk and Ust-Luga on March 23-24 and causing ma»»»
Ukraine hits Russia's Baltic oil export terminals again
Russia and Ukraine continued to trade tit-for-tat strikes on each other’s essential energy assets over the weekend. After hitting Russia’s main Baltic oil export ports at Primorsk and Ust-Luga on March 23-24 and causing ma»»»
Bulgaria backs EU deal on Vertical Gas Corridor to secure regional gas supplies
Operators of the Vertical Gas Corridor have agreed with the European Commission on a long-term framework to secure reliable gas supplies to Southeastern Europe, Bulgartransgaz (EAD) announced in a press release on March 27. »»»