Middle East Observer 11m

Small & medium enterprises in Egypt between success & challenges

By Mona Alam Eldin Small and medium enterprises have been considered the backbone of the the Promising economies in most countries. The government of Egypt gave a great interest to small and medium enterprises as a part of its short and long term strategy for the development of economy in Egypt , a»»»

Sputnik 51m

Russia Views Launch of Japan-Ukraine Drone Cooperation Project as Hostile Move - Russian MFA

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow views the launch of the Japanese-Ukrainian drone cooperation project as a hostile move, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Monday. "Considering Ukraine's systematic criminal provocations using drones against civilian targets in Russia, we view th»»»

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UPI 51m

Oil price on roller coaster ride as Iran escalation fears grow, recede - UPI.com

The price of oil see-sawed in trading on Monday in line with developments in the Iran conflict seen either as escalatory, or likely to bring peace. Prices at the pump at U.S. gas stations, however, continued their march higher. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo April 6 (UPI) -- The p»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Ukraine Might Be Behind TurkStream Sabotage Attempts - Orban

Last week, President of Serbia Alexandar Vucic told Orban that security forces had discovered explosive devices near a key gas pipeline linking Serbia and Hungary and carrying Russian gas via the TurkStream route. "We cannot yet answer exactly who planned the sabotage... However, what we are seeing»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

BSP Leader Zarkov: Svilengrad Is Not Just a Border Crossing with Casinos

A dedicated fund for the development of border regions is needed, Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) leader Krum Zarkov said at a campaign event in Svilengrad, South Central Bulgaria, as quoted by the party's press centre. "There is a strong small and medium-sized business sector, cultural life and pe»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Heart and Kidney Transplants Successfully Performed in Sofia Hospitals

Heart and kidney transplants were recently carried out in Sofia hospitals, according to the Medical Supervision Executive Agency. At the end of last week, a successful donor procedure at the University Hospital Tsaritsa Yoanna-ISUL provided a chance for new life to patients in need. The donor was a»»»

bta.bg
24 News Agency 3h

Soldier in serious condition: President takes situation under personal control - | 24.KG

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov has taken the situation concerning a serviceman who was injured in an incident and is currently in serious condition under his personal control. Earlier, the soldier’s mother, whose son is in a coma, appealed to the head of state, asking him to pay attention to»»»

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24 News Agency 3h

Silk Road train arrives in Bishkek with over 60 tourists from Europe and USA - | 24.KG

An international tourist train operated by German tour company Lernidee Erlebnisreisen GmbH, traveling along the Great Silk Road route through Central Asia, has arrived in Bishkek. According to Kyrgyz Temir Zholu state enterprise, the train arrived on April 6 at Bishkek-2 railway station. It consis»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Forest Week Opens in Bulgaria, PM Likens Care for Forests to Care for Democracy

Bulgaria marked the start of its annual Forest Week on Monday, with Prime Minister Andrey Gurov drawing a parallel between the care of forests and the care of democracy. Speaking at the opening ceremony at a forestry enterprise near Yundola in the Rhodope mountains, the Prime Minister said, "The fo»»»

bta.bg
Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Media Review: April 6

POLITICS With early parliamentary elections in Bulgaria two weeks away, the possibility of a coalition between two of the highest-ranked political entities in public opinion polls, Progressive Bulgaria and Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB), is discussed in a comment by political ana»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Interior Ministry Receives Over 1,000 Election Violation Reports, 183 Detained

As of 8:30 a.m. on Monday, a total of 1,042 reports of violations of the election process have been received, and 183 people have been detained, Deputy Interior Minister Ivan Anchev said at a briefing of the Coordination Council for the preparation of the early parliamentary elections. He noted tha»»»

bta.bg
24 News Agency 4h

Border guard falls from vehicle on mountain road in Leilek - | 24.KG

A road accident involving a serviceman of Leilek border detachment occurred on April 4 along Ak-Suu—Razzakov road, the State Border Service of Kyrgyzstan reported. At around 8:30 a.m., private N.D.N. (22, conscripted in autumn 2025) fell out of the back of a service vehicle, an UAZ pickup truck. Th»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Dollar Steady as Traders Weigh Escalating Iran War, Ceasefire Hopes

The dollar was steady on Monday, while the yen flirted with the crucial 160 per dollar level, as nervous investors took stock of the escalating Iran war, with all eyes on the latest deadline from US President Donald Trump to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. In an expletive-laden Easter Sunday social me»»»

english.aawsat.com
Tanjug 5h

Vucic: We have prevented action against Serbia's vital interests, explosives found

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Sunday two large packages of explosives with detonation cords had been found in the territory of the Kanjiza municipality, northern Serbia, near the Turkish Stream international gas pipeline, and noted that the Serbian Armed Forces had succeeded»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 5h

Progressive Bulgaria Adopts Constituent Declaration to Be Formally Established as Political Party

An initiative committee has adopted a Constituent Declaration for the formal establishment of Progressive Bulgaria as a political party. The declaration was made public April 6 by the Progressive Bulgaria coalition, which was founded by former President Rumen Radev to provide organizational base fo»»»

bta.bg
France24 5h

Explosives discovered near gas pipeline to Hungary, says Serbia's president

Powerful explosives were found near the Balkan Stream pipeline in Serbia that carries Russian gas to Hungary, the leaders of the two countries said on Sunday, triggering political scrutiny in Hungary days before a national election.  Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said the army and police »»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Oil pares gains as shares rise in Tokyo, Seoul

Tokyo: Oil prices pared gains Monday after a spike following fresh threats in the war in the Middle East, while Tokyo and Seoul shares closed higher. Many markets in Asia and Europe were closed for holidays on Easter Monday, which coincides with China's Qingming Festival. Crude oil contracts had su»»»

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Gulf News 5h

War’s widening cost: How conflict is reshaping the global economy

The US-Israel-Iran war has now entered its second month of reciprocal attacks, alongside Iranian strikes on neighboring Gulf states. Its trajectory remains uncertain, caught between a fragile de-escalation that appears difficult to achieve and a new, unpredictable phase. Against this backdrop, the »»»

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RT 5h

Varoufakis slams ‘crimes against logic’ at Moscow forum

Leader of the Democracy in Europe Movement, and former Greek finance minister, Yanis Varoufakis, condemned Europe’s mishandling of Russia and Ukraine as a ‘crime against logic’ during the TOLK.PRO forum in Moscow. “The situation with Russia, with Ukraine, and in this region—it has devastating conse»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 6h

Bulgarian Prosecutors Warn of Rising Synthetic Drug Threat Amid Legislative Gaps

A worrying trend is being observed in the spread of new synthetic substances, along with a lack of up-to-date legislation to address them, the Sofia Regional Prosecution Office (SRPO) said here on Monday. Following the first court case involving possession of gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB), prosecutor»»»

bta.bg
Business-review 6h

ICAP People Solutions expands international presence with new offices in Romania

ICAP People Solutions, a member of ICAP Outsourcing Solutions Group, one of the leading providers of integrated Human Resources solutions in Southeastern Europe, announces the launch of its new offices in Romania, further strengthening its international footprint and supporting business growth in o»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Why did Janhvi Kapoor slam Indian paparazzi and why she claims she has never sought their attention

Dubai: Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor, in a recent podcast, called out the constant over-sexualisation she faces by the Indian paparazzi. She says it's invasive and there's never any consent in how images of women are captured and circulated. In a candid conversation on the Raj Shamani Podcast, Ka»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Max-Hervé George leads SWI Group IPO on Euronext Amsterdam through SWI Capital Holding

SWI Capital Holding Ltd., the parent company of SWI Group, has completed its IPO on Euronext Amsterdam, with shares trading under the ticker symbol “SWICH.” The IPO marks the entry of SWI Capital Holding into European public markets, formalising a listed holding structure for SWI Group’s diversifie»»»

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Novinite 7h

Bulgaria Hit by Fuel Shock as Diesel Prices Surge 37% Since Iran War Began

Bulgaria’s fuel market has recorded a sharp upward shift since the outbreak of the war in Iran, with diesel and petrol prices rising significantly across the country. According to National Revenue Agency data, diesel has increased by around 3 euro cents in a single day and by roughly 0.45 euro cent»»»

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Gulf News 7h

VinFast’s breakout year: Vietnamese EV maker nearly doubles sales in 2025, eyes 300,000 deliveries in 2026

Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast Auto Ltd. is coming off its strongest year yet, nearly doubling global deliveries in 2025 and setting an ambitious new target for 2026 that would push it into a higher league of global EV producers. The company said it delivered 196,919 electric vehicles wo»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

Germany Works to Clarify New Rules on Fighting-Age Men Leaving Country

Germany's armed forces are working on clarifying a provision in a recently updated military service law that requires fighting-age men to gain permission to leave the country for more than three months, the defense ministry said. The law went into effect in January, but the requirement - which ‌the»»»

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Actmedia 7h

Agricover Credit and EFSE expand partnership to support investments in sustainable agriculture

Agricover Credit IFN, a financial institution specialized in financing farmers and part of Agricover Group, and the European Fund for Southeast Europe (EFSE) are strengthening their strategic partnership by signing a new loan agreement worth the RON equivalent of EUR 15 million. The financing has a»»»

MIA 8h

PM says country only one to lower fuel prices last week, assures of sufficient quantities

Skopje, 1 April 2026 (MIA) - We were the only country to reduce fuel prices last week, the only one in the region and maybe the best in Europe regarding prices of oil and oil derivatives. Citizens should be calm since quantities are sufficient. We are monitoring the situation and we will respond ac»»»

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Sana 8h

Ukrainian FM hails joint talks with Syria, Turkey as ‘vital platform’ for cooperation

Damascus, April 6 (SANA) — Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on Sunday praised trilateral talks with Syria and Turkey as a “vital platform” for cooperation, reaffirming Kyiv’s commitment to building international partnerships that support regional stability and global security. In a post on »»»

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Al Awsat 8h

After Gaza Devastation, Israeli Attacks on Lebanon's Health Care System Feel Familiar for Many

Two years ago, Dr. Mohammed Ziara watched Israel ravage Gaza's health care system, shelling hospitals, striking ambulances and forcing patients to evacuate. Now Ziara — along with other medical workers, human rights groups and many civilians — warns that the same scenario is unfolding in Lebanon. I»»»

english.aawsat.com
BNE 9h

Mission Impossible: Trump’s Iran campaign faces mounting setbacks as asymmetric tactics bite

Iran's elite IRGC troops and mountain villagers joined forces in a manhunt for a down US pilot on April 3 after Iran shot down a F-15 jet fighter over its territory. The US flew in special forces who were on Iranian territory for the first time since the war began in February in a search and r»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 9h

This is "the worst oil crisis in history", says Goldman Sachs

US investment bank Goldman Sachs says we are facing the “worst oil crisis in history” as a result of the shut down of Gulf state hydrocarbon exports. A Goldman Sachs report represents an upgrade in the severity of the cris»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 9h

Mission Impossible: Trump’s Iran campaign faces mounting setbacks as asymmetric tactics bite

Iran's elite IRGC troops and mountain villagers joined forces in a manhunt for a down US pilot on April 3 after Iran shot down a F-15 jet fighter over its territory. The US flew in special forces who were on Iranian territory for the first time since the war began in February in a search and r»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 9h

This is "the worst oil crisis in history", says Goldman Sachs

US investment bank Goldman Sachs says we are facing the “worst oil crisis in history” as a result of the shut down of Gulf state hydrocarbon exports. A Goldman Sachs report represents an upgrade in the severity of the cris»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 9h

This is "the worst oil crisis in history", says Goldman Sachs

US investment bank Goldman Sachs says we are facing the “worst oil crisis in history” as a result of the shut down of Gulf state hydrocarbon exports. A Goldman Sachs report represents an upgrade in the severity of the cris»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 9h

Mission Impossible: Trump’s Iran campaign faces mounting setbacks as asymmetric tactics bite

Iran's elite IRGC troops and mountain villagers joined forces in a manhunt for a down US pilot on April 3 after Iran shot down a F-15 jet fighter over its territory. The US flew in special forces who were on Iranian territory for the first time since the war began in February in a search and r»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 9h

This is "the worst oil crisis in history", says Goldman Sachs

US investment bank Goldman Sachs says we are facing the “worst oil crisis in history” as a result of the shut down of Gulf state hydrocarbon exports. A Goldman Sachs report represents an upgrade in the severity of the cris»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 9h

Mission Impossible: Trump’s Iran campaign faces mounting setbacks as asymmetric tactics bite

Iran's elite IRGC troops and mountain villagers joined forces in a manhunt for a down US pilot on April 3 after Iran shot down a F-15 jet fighter over its territory. The US flew in special forces who were on Iranian territory for the first time since the war began in February in a search and r»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 9h

This is "the worst oil crisis in history", says Goldman Sachs

US investment bank Goldman Sachs says we are facing the “worst oil crisis in history” as a result of the shut down of Gulf state hydrocarbon exports. A Goldman Sachs report represents an upgrade in the severity of the cris»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 9h

Mission Impossible: Trump’s Iran campaign faces mounting setbacks as asymmetric tactics bite

Iran's elite IRGC troops and mountain villagers joined forces in a manhunt for a down US pilot on April 3 after Iran shot down a F-15 jet fighter over its territory. The US flew in special forces who were on Iranian territory for the first time since the war began in February in a search and r»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 9h

This is "the worst oil crisis in history", says Goldman Sachs

US investment bank Goldman Sachs says we are facing the “worst oil crisis in history” as a result of the shut down of Gulf state hydrocarbon exports. A Goldman Sachs report represents an upgrade in the severity of the cris»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 9h

Mission Impossible: Trump’s Iran campaign faces mounting setbacks as asymmetric tactics bite

Iran's elite IRGC troops and mountain villagers joined forces in a manhunt for a down US pilot on April 3 after Iran shot down a F-15 jet fighter over its territory. The US flew in special forces who were on Iranian territory for the first time since the war began in February in a search and r»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 9h

This is "the worst oil crisis in history", says Goldman Sachs

US investment bank Goldman Sachs says we are facing the “worst oil crisis in history” as a result of the shut down of Gulf state hydrocarbon exports. A Goldman Sachs report represents an upgrade in the severity of the cris»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 9h

Mission Impossible: Trump’s Iran campaign faces mounting setbacks as asymmetric tactics bite

Iran's elite IRGC troops and mountain villagers joined forces in a manhunt for a down US pilot on April 3 after Iran shot down a F-15 jet fighter over its territory. The US flew in special forces who were on Iranian territory for the first time since the war began in February in a search and r»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 9h

This is "the worst oil crisis in history", says Goldman Sachs

US investment bank Goldman Sachs says we are facing the “worst oil crisis in history” as a result of the shut down of Gulf state hydrocarbon exports. A Goldman Sachs report represents an upgrade in the severity of the cris»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 9h

Mission Impossible: Trump’s Iran campaign faces mounting setbacks as asymmetric tactics bite

Iran's elite IRGC troops and mountain villagers joined forces in a manhunt for a down US pilot on April 3 after Iran shot down a F-15 jet fighter over its territory. The US flew in special forces who were on Iranian territory for the first time since the war began in February in a search and r»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 9h

This is "the worst oil crisis in history", says Goldman Sachs

US investment bank Goldman Sachs says we are facing the “worst oil crisis in history” as a result of the shut down of Gulf state hydrocarbon exports. A Goldman Sachs report represents an upgrade in the severity of the cris»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 9h

Mission Impossible: Trump’s Iran campaign faces mounting setbacks as asymmetric tactics bite

Iran's elite IRGC troops and mountain villagers joined forces in a manhunt for a down US pilot on April 3 after Iran shot down a F-15 jet fighter over its territory. The US flew in special forces who were on Iranian territory for the first time since the war began in February in a search and r»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 9h

This is "the worst oil crisis in history", says Goldman Sachs

US investment bank Goldman Sachs says we are facing the “worst oil crisis in history” as a result of the shut down of Gulf state hydrocarbon exports. A Goldman Sachs report represents an upgrade in the severity of the cris»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 9h

Mission Impossible: Trump’s Iran campaign faces mounting setbacks as asymmetric tactics bite

Iran's elite IRGC troops and mountain villagers joined forces in a manhunt for a down US pilot on April 3 after Iran shot down a F-15 jet fighter over its territory. The US flew in special forces who were on Iranian territory for the first time since the war began in February in a search and r»»»

intellinews.com