Eid Al Fitr prayer to be held inside mosques across Qatar at 5.53am
DOHA: The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has announced that Eid Al Fitr prayerfor the year 1447 AH will be performed inside enclosed mosques across the country. The ministry said the decision was taken to ensure the safety and well-being of worshippers. According to the announcement, th»»»
‘Qatar’s resilience shows commitment to diplomacy in resolving regional disputes’
QNA Paris President of the France-Qatar Friendship Group in the French National Assembly (Parliament) Laurent Mazaury affirmed his rejection of Iran’s attacks against the State of Qatar and the Gulf region, adding that any action that aims to drag the countries of the region into the conflict is a »»»
Warehouse near Wrocław approaches finish line
Sellpy, part of the H&M Group, will open a large distribution center near Wrocław in spring 2026 to support the growth of its second-hand fashion e-commerce business. The facility, covering nearly 40,000 sqm, will be located in Panattoni’s Wrocław Campus 2 and will become the company’s second logis»»»
President of Association of Space Sector Employers: Polish space needs foreign sales
Poland’s space sector depends heavily on international sales, which are crucial for its survival, according to industry representatives. Key clients include the European Space Agency, the European Commission, and foreign space companies. Poland has pledged EUR 550 million to ESA programs, with up t»»»
Freelancers in IT earning the most in Poland
Freelancers in Poland earn the most in IT, where the average project value exceeds PLN 5,000, according to Useme data. App development and IT services also command high rates, while UX/UI and architecture projects average around PLN 3,500–3,800. In contrast, marketing and creative work typically ra»»»
CBRE: Data Centers market could reach 500 MW by 2030. Poland central to expansion
Growing demand for infrastructure supporting artificial intelligence and cloud services is driving the development of the data center market in Europe, according to CBRE’s “European Data Centres” report. Poland is beginning to play an increasingly important role in this process. Experts estimate th»»»
Ukrainian PM Zelensky warns of Russian weapons tech in British visit - UPI.com
1 of 2 | British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L), NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky pose outside No.10 Downing Street after a discussion on the war in Ukraine in London on Tuesday. Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo March 17 (UPI) -- Speaking to th»»»
Orbán rejects EU face-saving offer on Ukraine pipeline, saying ‘no oil, no money’
Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán has dragged top EU officials into his April re-election battle, even as the EU itself warned against “adversaries … in the system” on election integrity. EU institutions unveiled a deal with Ukraine on Tuesday (17 March) to fix a damaged Russian oil pipeline su»»»
2025 Budget Extension Act Revisions Approved Conclusively by Parliamentary Budget Committee
The National Assembly Budget and Finance Committee on Tuesday approved on second reading a government-proposed bill to amend and supplement the 2025 Budget Extension Act. The draft legislation must be adopted urgently because the original budget extension law applies until March 31, 2026. The 2025 »»»
BICA Secretary General Participates in EP-Hosted European Health Tourism Industry Summit
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Milena Angelova, Secretary General of the Bulgarian Industrial Capital Association (BICA) and rapporteur for the European Economic and Social Committee on the European Life Sciences Strategy, participated in the European Health Tourism Industry Summit 2026, held at the European Par»»»
US Northern Command Chief Calls Russia Adversary With Greatest Capabilities
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Northern Command chief Gen. Gregory Guillot said on Tuesday that Russia possesses the greatest capabilities among US "adversaries." "Russia remains the adversary with the greatest capability and capacity to threaten North America today," Guillot said in a statement prepare»»»
Djuric: Western Balkans should join Schengen area as soon as possible
TRIESTE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric said on Tuesday Serbia had an interest in the Western Balkans joining the Schengen area as soon as possible as that would mean considerably fewer political and ethnic tensions in the region. Speaking to reporters in Trieste, where he is attending the 30th anniversa»»»
Who holds the biggest strategic oil reserves?
BusinessGlobal issuesWho holds the biggest strategic oil reserves?Nik MartinIran's effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has pushed dozens of countries to tap their emergency oil stockpiles. But what exactly are strategic reserves, and who holds the world's biggest crisis-ready supplies? https»»»
STIHL, the world’s best-selling chainsaw brand, celebrates its 100 anniversary
What began as a one-man operation in a Stuttgart workshop in 1926 has since become a global standard for battery- and gasoline-powered equipment in forestry, landscaping and residential use. The family-owned company STIHL, rooted in the tradition of gasoline-powered products, consciously pursues a »»»
Migration Trends: Who Are the Third-Country Nationals Working in Bulgaria?
Discussion around the admission of third-country workers to the Bulgarian labor market has intensified, often with emotions running high. To make informed decisions, however, it is necessary to rely on data rather than rhetoric. Understanding the approximate size of this workforce provides a founda»»»
Bulgaria Reaffirms Strong Support for Ukraine, PM Vows Long-Term Partnership
Acting Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov reaffirmed Bulgaria’s continued support for Ukraine during a working meeting with Ukrainian Ambassador Olesya Ilashchuk. He stated that Bulgaria remains a reliable partner, committed to backing Ukraine’s cause and to efforts aimed at achieving a lasting and just »»»
Bulgaria to Continue Supporting Just Cause of Ukraine, PM Gurov Says in Meeting with Ukraine Ambassador
Bulgaria will continue to support the just cause of Ukraine and remains a consistent partner committed to efforts to achieve a lasting and just peace that guarantees security and stability throughout Europe, said caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov during a meeting with Ukraine’s Ambassador to Bu»»»
Iran war pushes countries into energy triage
The escalating war with Iran is pushing parts of the world into energy triage, forcing governments to choose where to cut demand or absorb costs, while prioritizing dwindling supplies. Asia is the most exposed since it relies heavily on imported fuel, much of it shipped through the now-blocked Stra»»»
Russia’s MiG-31 Fighters With Kinzhal Missiles Fly Over Sea of Japan
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia’s MiG-31 fighters armed with Kinzhal hypersonic aeroballistic missiles have performed a scheduled flight over the neutral waters of the Sea of Japan, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. "MiG-31 aircraft with Kinzhal hypersonic aeroballistic missiles performed a s»»»
Flights resumed in hours — but what does recovery look like for UAE, Gulf aviation?
Dubai: Airlines across the UAE and wider Gulf are steadily rebuilding operations, with flights resuming almost immediately after recent disruptions, signalling early resilience in one of the world’s most connected aviation hubs. An extraordinary 1.4 million passengers have been served through the U»»»
Europe Has ‘No Choice But to Buy Russian Oil’ – Expert
With the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, gas and oil volumes flowing to Europe could drop below 10% amid forecasts of oil prices jumping to about $300 per barrel, Lebanese expert Munir Alaeddin tells Sputnik. "Europeans are in a difficult situation and facing a serious energy crisis, as »»»
EU's Ukraine Policy Eating Founding Principles Alive – Analyst
The EU providing Ukraine with military and financial assistance undermines the fundamental principles on which the bloc was founded, Russian political analyst Yegor Sergeyev tells Sputnik. "In all their speeches, documents, declarations, and textbooks, they argue that the European Union was created»»»
World Shares Are Mixed and US Futures Slip as Brent Hovers Above $100 a Barrel
Shares were mixed in Europe and Asia on Tuesday after a drop in oil prices helped send the US stock market to its best day since the war in Iran began. The reprieve in prices for crude was short-lived, with Brent crude climbing nearly 4% early Tuesday to $104.13 a barrel. US benchmark crude also cl»»»
BR Analysis | Romania’s startup ecosystem gauging future of EU-US investment ties
Amid escalating geopolitical tensions and a widening capital gap, EU leadership has unveiled a multi-pronged offensive to reclaim technological and financial independence, which could impact the future of startup investments in Romania. By Ovidiu Posirca The urgency is underscored by a stark fundin»»»
Rep. Jasmine Crockett confirms man killed by Dallas police was security guard - UPI.com
The office of Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, who is seen here outside the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6, 2026, confirmed Monday that a member of her security team was shot dead by police last week. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 17 (UPI) -- The 39-year-old man killed in a »»»
Choice startup raises $7.1 million to develop restaurant digitalization platform, plans to open operational hub in Bucharest
Restaurant technology startup Choice has secured $7.1 million in new funding and is accelerating its expansion across Central and Eastern Europe, including Romania, where it entered the market in 2025. Since its local launch, Choice has already attracted its first paying restaurants, confirming int»»»
Bulgaria’s Fuel Supply Secure, But Prices Follow Global Market, Says Lukoil Manager
Rumen Spetsov, the special manager of Lukoil in Bulgaria, has assured that fuel supplies in the country are secure and that there is no reason to expect shortages in the foreseeable future. Currently, meeting domestic demand requires operating at less than half of the refinery’s capacity, and reser»»»
Israel says 'limited' ground operations under way in Lebanon
Israel's military says its troops have begun "limited and targeted ground operations" against the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. The military said operations had targeted "key Hezbollah strongholds" in recent days with the aim of strengthening the defence of Israeli border c»»»
Bulgaria Not Dependent on Hormuz Supplies, Says Foreign Minister Neynsky
A significant share of Bulgaria’s energy supplies does not pass through the Strait of Hormuz but instead reaches the country via the Black Sea, placing it in a comparatively stable position despite tensions in the Middle East. Acting Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky pointed out that long-term agre»»»
Budapest’s Vintage Freight Trams Celebrate 100 Years in Service
With the toot of a horn, the ring of a bell and the hiss of air brakes, an unusual rail vehicle pulls out of a depot in Budapest to serve the Hungarian capital's public transit system, a job it has done for a century. The so-called freight trams, known as mukis, run on electricity provided by overh»»»
Could the US-Iran war spark World War III?
Is the world on the brink of a global conflagration? The US-Israel attack on Iran has sparked panic in some quarters. A Telegraph headline on 7 March feared “how Britain could get sucked into World War III,” while Richard Shirreff, a former deputy supreme allied commander of NATO, has warned that t»»»
Iranian Kurdish camps in Iraq wait in the wings
Dressed in military fatigues, with a personal weapon slung at her side, Afsana Rahimi greeted us with poise and calm assurance at the main gate of Topzawa camp, a settlement for Iranian Kurds north-east of Mosul, a big and ethnically diverse city in northern Iraq. Her short hair was neatly drawn ba»»»
EU talks energy as oil price soars
BRUSSELS, Belgium — Energy ministers from the EU's 27 nations huddled in Brussels Monday to discuss how to help families and businesses as the Iran war sends energy prices soaring.The meeting laid the groundwork for a Thursday summit of EU leaders that will seek to address the issue — though the bl»»»
Russia is 'country that benefits most the longer Middle East war continues'
Donald Trump is putting pressure on European countries to keep Strait of Hormuz open. But as Europe refuses to get dragged into the war in the Middle East, it also doesn't want to jeopardise Ukraine, which benefits from the US in different ways. FRANCE 24's Angela Diffley looks at how the two confl»»»
Orbán: What belongs to Hungarians must remain with Hungarians
Speaking at a campaign rally in Kaposvár, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán reviewed the government’s achievements since 2010 and outlined the stakes of the upcoming election. According to PM Orbán, the vote will determine whether Hungary continues building a work-based economy and defending its national»»»
Discounts on Russia’s Urals blend oil fall to zero
Russia is poised to reap a major financial windfall from rising global oil prices due to the war in the Gulf, after the discounts on the Urals blend of oil fell to zero in the last week Robin Brooks, senior fellow at the B»»»
Discounts on Russia’s Urals blend oil fall to zero
Russia is poised to reap a major financial windfall from rising global oil prices due to the war in the Gulf, after the discounts on the Urals blend of oil fell to zero in the last week Robin Brooks, senior fellow at the B»»»
Discounts on Russia’s Urals blend oil fall to zero
Russia is poised to reap a major financial windfall from rising global oil prices due to the war in the Gulf, after the discounts on the Urals blend of oil fell to zero in the last week Robin Brooks, senior fellow at the B»»»
Discounts on Russia’s Urals blend oil fall to zero
Russia is poised to reap a major financial windfall from rising global oil prices due to the war in the Gulf, after the discounts on the Urals blend of oil fell to zero in the last week Robin Brooks, senior fellow at the B»»»
Discounts on Russia’s Urals blend oil fall to zero
Russia is poised to reap a major financial windfall from rising global oil prices due to the war in the Gulf, after the discounts on the Urals blend of oil fell to zero in the last week Robin Brooks, senior fellow at the B»»»
Discounts on Russia’s Urals blend oil fall to zero
Russia is poised to reap a major financial windfall from rising global oil prices due to the war in the Gulf, after the discounts on the Urals blend of oil fell to zero in the last week Robin Brooks, senior fellow at the B»»»
Discounts on Russia’s Urals blend oil fall to zero
Russia is poised to reap a major financial windfall from rising global oil prices due to the war in the Gulf, after the discounts on the Urals blend of oil fell to zero in the last week Robin Brooks, senior fellow at the B»»»
Discounts on Russia’s Urals blend oil fall to zero
Russia is poised to reap a major financial windfall from rising global oil prices due to the war in the Gulf, after the discounts on the Urals blend of oil fell to zero in the last week Robin Brooks, senior fellow at the B»»»
Belgium’s De Wever calls for EU to reengage with Russia on Ukraine peace talks
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has called for the EU to restart talks with Russia to end the war in Ukraine, calling it “the only option.” “Since we are not capable of threatening Vladimir Putin by sending weapons to»»»
Belgium’s De Wever calls for EU to reengage with Russia on Ukraine peace talks
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has called for the EU to restart talks with Russia to end the war in Ukraine, calling it “the only option.” “Since we are not capable of threatening Vladimir Putin by sending weapons to»»»
Belgium’s De Wever calls for EU to reengage with Russia on Ukraine peace talks
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has called for the EU to restart talks with Russia to end the war in Ukraine, calling it “the only option.” “Since we are not capable of threatening Vladimir Putin by sending weapons to»»»
Belgium’s De Wever calls for EU to reengage with Russia on Ukraine peace talks
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has called for the EU to restart talks with Russia to end the war in Ukraine, calling it “the only option.” “Since we are not capable of threatening Vladimir Putin by sending weapons to»»»
Belgium’s De Wever calls for EU to reengage with Russia on Ukraine peace talks
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has called for the EU to restart talks with Russia to end the war in Ukraine, calling it “the only option.” “Since we are not capable of threatening Vladimir Putin by sending weapons to»»»
Belgium’s De Wever calls for EU to reengage with Russia on Ukraine peace talks
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has called for the EU to restart talks with Russia to end the war in Ukraine, calling it “the only option.” “Since we are not capable of threatening Vladimir Putin by sending weapons to»»»
Belgium’s De Wever calls for EU to reengage with Russia on Ukraine peace talks
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has called for the EU to restart talks with Russia to end the war in Ukraine, calling it “the only option.” “Since we are not capable of threatening Vladimir Putin by sending weapons to»»»