Al Awsat 44m

Chernobyl’s Radioactive Landscape Is Testament to Nature’s Resilience and Survival Spirit

On contaminated land that is too dangerous for human life, the world’s wildest horses roam free. Across the Chernobyl exclusion zone, Przewalski’s horses — stocky, sand-colored and almost toy-like in appearance — graze in a radioactive landscape larger than Luxembourg. On April 26, 1986, an explosi»»»

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Al Awsat 44m

As Iran War Strains Ties with Trump’s US, UK Looks to Europe

Britain's government is set to announce legislation next month to move the country closer to the European Union, as the Iran war sours the UK's so-called special relationship with the United States. President Donald Trump's unpredictability and stream of insults towards America's historic ally is a»»»

english.aawsat.com
Bulgarian News Agency 46m

Yes, Bulgaria Co-chair Bozhidar Bozhanov Votes for Strong Bulgaria in Strong Europe

After voting in Sofia on Sunday, Yes, Bulgaria Co-chair Bozhidar Bozhanov said: "I voted for a strong Bulgaria in a strong Europe, and for the dismantling of the state capture model." Yes, Bulgaria is part of the Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria coalition, which has the second largest grou»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Parents warned after toxic substance found in baby food

Vienna: Austrian police have found rat poison in a baby food jar, they said late Saturday, in a probe that has seen the supplier recall the line over suspected tampering. The Germany-based HiPP brand announced the recall at SPAR supermarkets in Austria late Friday over the possibility that "a hazar»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Yes, Bulgaria Co-leader Ivaylo Mirchev Votes for Bulgaria Free from Corruption Model and Reaffirming Its European Path

Casting his vote in Sunday's parliamentary elections, Yes, Bulgaria Co-leader Ivaylo Mirchev said he voted for Bulgaria to free itself "from the corruption model that has dominated it for many years" and "to reaffirm its European path". Yes, Bulgaria is part of the Continue the Change - Democratic »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Alliance for Rights and Freedoms Honorary Chairman Dogan Votes for Fairer Bulgaria with Stronger State Institutions

Ahmed Dogan, honorary chairman of the Alliance for Rights and Freedoms, said he voted for a fairer Bulgaria with more statehood. He cast a paper ballot in Sunday's snap parliamentary elections. Dogan said that when it comes to the rule of law, effective state institutions come first, adding that st»»»

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Al Majalla 2h

How a tiny waterway put the global economy into a chokehold

In a 2020 survey of Americans, just over one in five could locate Iran on a map. With such a poor result for a Middle Eastern country that is roughly the size of the state of Alaska and twice the size of Texas, it is a safe wager that an even lower percentage of Americans would have ever heard of t»»»

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France24 3h

Europe's far right leaders gather in Milan rally against immigration

Several thousand people gathered in Milan on Saturday for a large rally attended by several European far-right leaders who spoke on immigration, security, and against EU regulations. Far-right leaders from Europe gathered in Milan Saturday for a rally attended by thousands against irregular immigra»»»

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BNE 8h

India to benefit from US extension of Russian oil waiver

The United States has opted to extend a waiver permitting limited transactions involving Russian oil, despite sustained political opposition from within Washington, Russia’s special presidential envoy for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries says. »»»

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France24 10h

At least five dead in Kyiv shooting, suspected gunman killed

At least five people were killed in a shooting Saturday in a residential neighborhood of Kyiv, and 10 were hospitalized, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced. The suspected gunman was shot during an arrest attempt, officials said. A gunman opened fire in Kyiv on Saturday, killing at lea»»»

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RT 12h

EU must be ready to fight Russia without US by 2030 – Belgian defense chief

European nations have around four years to build up their defenses enough to deter a Russian attack without US backing, Frederic Vansina, Belgium’s Chief of the General Staff, has said. Moscow has dismissed speculation that it plans to attack NATO as nonsense. In an interview with Le Soir published»»»

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France24 16h

Hormuz domino effect: How the Middle East crisis affects food, flights and global supply chains

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz triggered by the war in the Middle East hasn't just affected oil prices. Despite a provisional reopening during the current 10-day ceasefire, global supplies of jet fuel, fertilisers, industrial CO2 and naphtha have already been affected, potentially leading to s»»»

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France24 16h

Spotlight - Renzi urges ‘European strategy’, denounces Trump's ‘global chaos’ and populism of Orbán and Meloni

Gavin Lee is pleased to welcome former Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi. Italy's former head of state offers an in-depth, insightful and thought-provoking reading of contemporary geopolitics, European cohesion, and leadership ethics. Speaking from the vantage point of a former leader of a major »»»

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France24 16h

US issues sanctions waiver on Russian oil sales again

The Trump administration on Friday issued a one-month sanctions waiver allowing the sale of Russian oil and petroleum products already loaded at sea, despite the treasury secretary indicating two days earlier that Washington would not renew the measure. The move comes amid efforts to ease global en»»»

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France24 16h

Spain's Sanchez, Brazil's Lula lead global gathering of left-wing leaders against far-right rise

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva are set to co-chair a gathering of left-wing leaders in Barcelona on Saturday aimed at countering the rise of the far right and strengthening democratic institutions. The meeting brings together figures from acro»»»

france24.com
BNE 16h

Thousands of Central Asia-bound trucks stuck in Azerbaijan due to war-hit Iran’s border closure

Thousands of trucks bound for the countries of Central Asia are stuck in the Caspian Sea port town of Alat in Azerbaijan because of border closures applied by war-hit Iran. Truckers normally enter northern Iran from Turkey»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 16h

Carney leads middle power coalition drive as CANZUK gains traction

Energy giant Canada has emerged as the leading driver of efforts to build a formal middle-power coalition among like-minded Commonwealth nations, with Prime Minister Mark Carney using his first year in office to push the long-dormant CANZUK concept and a broader variable-geometr»»»

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BNE 16h

Thousands of Central Asia-bound trucks stuck in Azerbaijan due to war-hit Iran’s border closure

Thousands of trucks bound for the countries of Central Asia are stuck in the Caspian Sea port town of Alat in Azerbaijan because of border closures applied by war-hit Iran. Truckers normally enter northern Iran from Turkey»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 16h

Thousands of Central Asia-bound trucks stuck in Azerbaijan due to war-hit Iran’s border closure

Thousands of trucks bound for the countries of Central Asia are stuck in the Caspian Sea port town of Alat in Azerbaijan because of border closures applied by war-hit Iran. Truckers normally enter northern Iran from Turkey»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 16h

Thousands of Central Asia-bound trucks stuck in Azerbaijan due to war-hit Iran’s border closure

Thousands of trucks bound for the countries of Central Asia are stuck in the Caspian Sea port town of Alat in Azerbaijan because of border closures applied by war-hit Iran. Truckers normally enter northern Iran from Turkey»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 16h

Thousands of Central Asia-bound trucks stuck in Azerbaijan due to war-hit Iran’s border closure

Thousands of trucks bound for the countries of Central Asia are stuck in the Caspian Sea port town of Alat in Azerbaijan because of border closures applied by war-hit Iran. Truckers normally enter northern Iran from Turkey»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 16h

Thousands of Central Asia-bound trucks stuck in Azerbaijan due to war-hit Iran’s border closure

Thousands of trucks bound for the countries of Central Asia are stuck in the Caspian Sea port town of Alat in Azerbaijan because of border closures applied by war-hit Iran. Truckers normally enter northern Iran from Turkey»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 16h

Thousands of Central Asia-bound trucks stuck in Azerbaijan due to war-hit Iran’s border closure

Thousands of trucks bound for the countries of Central Asia are stuck in the Caspian Sea port town of Alat in Azerbaijan because of border closures applied by war-hit Iran. Truckers normally enter northern Iran from Turkey»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 16h

Thousands of Central Asia-bound trucks stuck in Azerbaijan due to war-hit Iran’s border closure

Thousands of trucks bound for the countries of Central Asia are stuck in the Caspian Sea port town of Alat in Azerbaijan because of border closures applied by war-hit Iran. Truckers normally enter northern Iran from Turkey»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 16h

Russian sabotage operations in Europe almost quadrupled in 2024, IISS says

The number of Russian sabotage operations recorded in Europe almost quadrupled between 2023 and 2024, according to new research from the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) that highlights growing concerns over the resilience of European critical infrastructure. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 16h

Russian sabotage operations in Europe almost quadrupled in 2024, IISS says

The number of Russian sabotage operations recorded in Europe almost quadrupled between 2023 and 2024, according to new research from the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) that highlights growing concerns over the resilience of European critical infrastructure. »»»

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BNE 16h

Russian sabotage operations in Europe almost quadrupled in 2024, IISS says

The number of Russian sabotage operations recorded in Europe almost quadrupled between 2023 and 2024, according to new research from the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) that highlights growing concerns over the resilience of European critical infrastructure. »»»

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BNE 16h

Russian sabotage operations in Europe almost quadrupled in 2024, IISS says

The number of Russian sabotage operations recorded in Europe almost quadrupled between 2023 and 2024, according to new research from the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) that highlights growing concerns over the resilience of European critical infrastructure. »»»

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BNE 16h

Russian sabotage operations in Europe almost quadrupled in 2024, IISS says

The number of Russian sabotage operations recorded in Europe almost quadrupled between 2023 and 2024, according to new research from the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) that highlights growing concerns over the resilience of European critical infrastructure. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 16h

Russian sabotage operations in Europe almost quadrupled in 2024, IISS says

The number of Russian sabotage operations recorded in Europe almost quadrupled between 2023 and 2024, according to new research from the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) that highlights growing concerns over the resilience of European critical infrastructure. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 16h

Russian sabotage operations in Europe almost quadrupled in 2024, IISS says

The number of Russian sabotage operations recorded in Europe almost quadrupled between 2023 and 2024, according to new research from the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) that highlights growing concerns over the resilience of European critical infrastructure. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 16h

Russian sabotage operations in Europe almost quadrupled in 2024, IISS says

The number of Russian sabotage operations recorded in Europe almost quadrupled between 2023 and 2024, according to new research from the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) that highlights growing concerns over the resilience of European critical infrastructure. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 16h

Russian sabotage operations in Europe almost quadrupled in 2024, IISS says

The number of Russian sabotage operations recorded in Europe almost quadrupled between 2023 and 2024, according to new research from the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) that highlights growing concerns over the resilience of European critical infrastructure. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 16h

Russian sabotage operations in Europe almost quadrupled in 2024, IISS says

The number of Russian sabotage operations recorded in Europe almost quadrupled between 2023 and 2024, according to new research from the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) that highlights growing concerns over the resilience of European critical infrastructure. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 17h

Russian sabotage operations in Europe almost quadrupled in 2024, IISS says

The number of Russian sabotage operations recorded in Europe almost quadrupled between 2023 and 2024, according to new research from the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) that highlights growing concerns over the resilience of European critical infrastructure. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 17h

Russian sabotage operations in Europe almost quadrupled in 2024, IISS says

The number of Russian sabotage operations recorded in Europe almost quadrupled between 2023 and 2024, according to new research from the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) that highlights growing concerns over the resilience of European critical infrastructure. »»»

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24 News Agency 17h

Speaker and Zhogorku Kenesh deputies meet with Kyrgyzstanis in Germany - | 24.KG

A delegation from the Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan, led by Speaker Marlen Mamataliev, met with compatriots living, working, and studying in Germany. The parties discussed migration issues, social support, and improving the living conditions of citizens of Kyrgyzstan abroad. According to the parlia»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 17h

Rex Concepts wants to expand Burger King and Popeyes franchises

Rex Concepts, the main franchisee of Burger King and Popeyes, is launching an IPO with a maximum share price of PLN 17.50, aiming to raise up to PLN 560 million. The company plans to use the funds to expand its restaurant network, grow internationally, pursue acquisitions, and broaden its brand por»»»

wbj.pl
Warsaw Business Journal 17h

2026 CEEQA SHORT LIST ANNOUNCED

Each year the CEEQA Short List recognizes the outstanding real estate projects, companies, deals and industry leaders of the past year across 11 qualifying markets in Central & Eastern Europe voted by a panel of industry leaders of the 2026 CEEQA Jury. The short list presents 287 candidates for the»»»

wbj.pl
Warsaw Business Journal 17h

Industry on shaky ground without state investment

Europe is increasingly shifting from a free-market model toward a system where the state sustains industry through massive, long-term funding. With weak private demand and high energy costs, sectors like defense and infrastructure are becoming the main drivers of production and employment. Rising c»»»

wbj.pl
Bulgarian News Agency 17h

Central Election Commission, PACE Discuss Preparations for April 19 Elections

Representatives of the Central Election Commission (CEC) and the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) on Saturday discussed preparations and organization for the April 19 parliamentary elections, the CEC said. The Commission presented to international observers its readiness to co»»»

bta.bg
RT 18h

RT’s complete guide to the Bulgarian election

Bulgarians are about to vote in the country’s eighth election in five years. Unpopular caretaker governments have come and gone, and now victory looks almost certain for former president, Ukraine skeptic and left-winger Rumen Radev. Read more Battle for Bulgaria: The EU opens a new front in its ele»»»

rt.com
MIA 18h

Average GDP up 3.5 percent six quarters running: PM

Skopje, 17 April 2026 (MIA) - Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said Friday the rise of industry turnover is solid and tops the region, notes there are challenges in the mining industry and adds the Government will do everything to keep the mines open. "Considering the situation in Europe and acros»»»

mia.mk
DW 19h

Record fuel prices: How are governments responding?

PoliticsGlobal issuesRecord fuel prices: How are governments responding?Jan D. WalterIn Germany, a liter of diesel costs up to 40% more than before the Iran war and other countries have seen even bigger price jumps. What are governments around the world doing to combat record fuel prices? https://p»»»

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Gulf News 19h

Daniel Kinahan arrested in UAE in major blow to global crime network

Dubai: Daniel Joseph Kinahan, one of the most powerful cocaine traffickers in the world, was arrested in the UAE yesterday, authorities said, a major step in a years-long effort to bring one of the continent’s most influential crime figures to justice. The Irish fugitive, widely identified by Irish»»»

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Gulf News 19h

Global Village to reopen after temporary closure amid regional conflict: 'We've missed you too'

Dubai: Calling all fans of Global Village! After weeks of maintaining it would remain closed until further notice, good news finally landed on April 18, Saturday, with the popular destination set to welcome visitors again soon. It will open again on April 20th, 5pm. The attraction had remained shut»»»

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The Peninsula 19h

US approves potential $11.9 billion military sale to Germany

Washington: The US State Department has announced its approval of a potential $11.9 billion sale of military equipment to Germany. In a statement, the Department noted that "this proposed sale will support US foreign policy and national security objectives by bolstering the security of a NATO ally,»»»

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Al Awsat 20h

The Iran War Has Revealed Trump's Pressure Point: The Economy

Seven weeks of war have failed to topple Iran’s theocratic rulers or force them to meet all of President Donald Trump's demands, but for US adversaries and allies it has cast a spotlight on one of his central vulnerabilities: economic pressure. Even with Iran’s announcement on Friday that it was re»»»

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The Peninsula 22h

US extends sanctions waiver on purchases of Russian oil

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump's administration on Friday issued a month-long sanctions waiver allowing the sale of Russian oil and petroleum products that are at sea, extending an earlier move to soften surging energy prices. The license, issued by the Treasury Department, co»»»

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The Peninsula 1d

Explainer: What to know about Strait of Hormuz reopening?

Tehran: Although the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for the world's oil supply, has been declared fully open for commercial vessels, its operational status remains contested. Both Washington and Tehran confirmed on Friday that the strait had been completely open for all commercial vessels. Howe»»»

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