Rising Fuel Prices Lash Airline Sector as Iran Conflict Widens
Airline shares seesawed on Thursday, as some regained ground on more flights taking off from the Middle East while others dipped on spiking oil prices after US-Israeli strikes on Iran sparked major disruption across the global aviation industry. Governments have scrambled to arrange flights out of »»»
Leak: EPP sparks row with rival deportation bill ahead of crucial parliament vote
The controversial deportation bill currently grinding its way through the European Parliament has sparked a political backlash after the centre-right European People’s Party (EPP) presented an alternative draft — just days before the crucial vote. As a result, a scheduled meeting on Wednesday (4 Ma»»»
Churchill’s Fulton speech at 80: Why the Russia–Europe divide began long before the Cold War
In 1946, Winston Churchill’s Fulton Speech symbolically marked the beginning of the Cold War between the Western world and the Soviet Union. Since then, relations between Russia and the West have been fraught with tension. In recent years, this culminated in a strong and almost existential antagoni»»»
Max Blumenthal accused Turning Point of lying about Charlie Kirk to sell a regime-change war with Iran
Journalist Max Blumenthal has accused conservative group Turning Point USA (TPUSA) of misrepresenting the stance of its late co-founder Charlie Kirk in order to defend the US-Israeli war on Iran. Kirk, a popular podcaster, was killed by a sniper last September while speaking at a college in Utah. H»»»
Atenor has completed the sale of the @Expo office campus to Mondo Development, a new market entrant in Romania
Belgian developer Atenor has successfully completed the sale of the @Expo office campus, with CBRE and Colliers representing the seller under a co‑exclusive mandate. The transaction underscores Atenor’s ability to deliver high quality assets that attract strong interest from investors seeking moder»»»
In a warming Arctic, U.S., China weigh rivalry against stewardship - UPI.com
A polar bear swims in the water off a barrier island in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge just outside the Inupiat village of Kaktovik, Alaska. File Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA March 5 (UPI) -- This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Arctic Council, once a hallmark of post-Cold War cooperation»»»
Media Review: March 5
OVERVIEW Thursday's media is dominated by security and defence concerns over the escalating conflict in the Middle East, particularly the threat posed by Iran's long-range ballistic missiles. Coverage focuses on Bulgaria's preparedness, NATO's collective defence, and potential regional risks includ»»»
500 Medics Who Died in War of Liberation Are Commemorated in Sofia
On the occasion of the 148th anniversary of the Liberation of Bulgaria (1877-1878), the memory of medical personnel who died during the Russo-Turkish War of Liberation was honored with a minute of silence, a memorial prayer, and the laying of wreaths and flowers. The ceremony took place on Thursday»»»
Hungary’s 4iG unit in North Macedonia and Ericsson sign €100mn deal to build standalone 5G network
Hungary’s 4iG Group subsidiary One Macedonia Telecommunications has signed a four-year agreement with Ericsson to build a greenfield 5G Standalone (SA) network in North Macedonia, as part of a €100mn investment programme, Hungarian telco said on March 4. »»»
Presentation in Ottawa of an Archaeological Discovery in Molise, Italy, Related to the Medieval History of the Bulgarians in Italy in VII-VIII A.D.
On March 1, 2026 after the Bulgarian flag-raising ceremony in Ottawa on the occasion of the National Day of Bulgaria, a presentation was made at the Italian Cultural Center in Ottawa related to the long-term work of the Italian archaeologist Dr. Valeria Ceglia, concerning a medieval archaeological »»»
Bulgarian Tour Operators Voice Concern over Institutional Response to Middle East Crisis
Bulgarian tour operators and travel agencies have expressed serious concern about what they describe as a lack of coordination, transparency and timely institutional response to the crisis following the outbreak of hostilities in the Middle East on February 28, the Bulgarian Association of Travel A»»»
Russians stranded in the Middle East scramble to leave Gulf
Since the invasion of Ukraine hundreds of thousands of Russians have escaped to the countries of the Middle East to find refuge. But as a fresh war breaks out in Iran, they are scrambling to flee in the face of regional air disruption and a barrage of missiles raining down on their new homes. »»»
Russians stranded in the Middle East scramble to leave Gulf
Since the invasion of Ukraine hundreds of thousands of Russians have escaped to the countries of the Middle East to find refuge. But as a fresh war breaks out in Iran, they are scrambling to flee in the face of regional air disruption and a barrage of missiles raining down on their new homes. »»»
Russians stranded in the Middle East scramble to leave Gulf
Since the invasion of Ukraine hundreds of thousands of Russians have escaped to the countries of the Middle East to find refuge. But as a fresh war breaks out in Iran, they are scrambling to flee in the face of regional air disruption and a barrage of missiles raining down on their new homes. »»»
Russians stranded in the Middle East scramble to leave Gulf
Since the invasion of Ukraine hundreds of thousands of Russians have escaped to the countries of the Middle East to find refuge. But as a fresh war breaks out in Iran, they are scrambling to flee in the face of regional air disruption and a barrage of missiles raining down on their new homes. »»»
Russians stranded in the Middle East scramble to leave Gulf
Since the invasion of Ukraine hundreds of thousands of Russians have escaped to the countries of the Middle East to find refuge. But as a fresh war breaks out in Iran, they are scrambling to flee in the face of regional air disruption and a barrage of missiles raining down on their new homes. »»»
Russians stranded in the Middle East scramble to leave Gulf
Since the invasion of Ukraine hundreds of thousands of Russians have escaped to the countries of the Middle East to find refuge. But as a fresh war breaks out in Iran, they are scrambling to flee in the face of regional air disruption and a barrage of missiles raining down on their new homes. »»»
Russians stranded in the Middle East scramble to leave Gulf
Since the invasion of Ukraine hundreds of thousands of Russians have escaped to the countries of the Middle East to find refuge. But as a fresh war breaks out in Iran, they are scrambling to flee in the face of regional air disruption and a barrage of missiles raining down on their new homes. »»»
Russians stranded in the Middle East scramble to leave Gulf
Since the invasion of Ukraine hundreds of thousands of Russians have escaped to the countries of the Middle East to find refuge. But as a fresh war breaks out in Iran, they are scrambling to flee in the face of regional air disruption and a barrage of missiles raining down on their new homes. »»»
Russians stranded in the Middle East scramble to leave Gulf
Since the invasion of Ukraine hundreds of thousands of Russians have escaped to the countries of the Middle East to find refuge. But as a fresh war breaks out in Iran, they are scrambling to flee in the face of regional air disruption and a barrage of missiles raining down on their new homes. »»»
Russians stranded in the Middle East scramble to leave Gulf
Since the invasion of Ukraine hundreds of thousands of Russians have escaped to the countries of the Middle East to find refuge. But as a fresh war breaks out in Iran, they are scrambling to flee in the face of regional air disruption and a barrage of missiles raining down on their new homes. »»»
Russians stranded in the Middle East scramble to leave Gulf
Since the invasion of Ukraine hundreds of thousands of Russians have escaped to the countries of the Middle East to find refuge. But as a fresh war breaks out in Iran, they are scrambling to flee in the face of regional air disruption and a barrage of missiles raining down on their new homes. »»»
Russians stranded in the Middle East scramble to leave Gulf
Since the invasion of Ukraine hundreds of thousands of Russians have escaped to the countries of the Middle East to find refuge. But as a fresh war breaks out in Iran, they are scrambling to flee in the face of regional air disruption and a barrage of missiles raining down on their new homes. »»»
Russians stranded in the Middle East scramble to leave Gulf
Since the invasion of Ukraine hundreds of thousands of Russians have escaped to the countries of the Middle East to find refuge. But as a fresh war breaks out in Iran, they are scrambling to flee in the face of regional air disruption and a barrage of missiles raining down on their new homes. »»»
SD Worx reports double-digit growth and strengthens its European position
SD Worx, the European leader in HR and payroll solutions, with operations in Romania as well, closed 2025 with strong financial results. Consolidated revenue increased by 10.7% to €1.307 billion, while adjusted EBITDA reached €271.2 million (+16.5%). For the first time, consolidated net profit exce»»»
Russians stranded in the Middle East scramble to leave Gulf
Since the invasion of Ukraine hundreds of thousands of Russians have escaped to the countries of the Middle East to find refuge. But as a fresh war breaks out in Iran, they are scrambling to flee in the face of regional air disruption and a barrage of missiles raining down on their new homes. »»»
Sadyr Japarov discusses Kyrgyzstan's aircraft fleet expansion with Airbus - | 24.KG
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov met with Airbus Europe President Johan Pélissier and Maurice Prendergast, Senior Vice President of BBAM Aircraft Leasing & Management. The presidential press service reported. During the meeting, the expansion of the country’s aircraft fleet with new aircraft a»»»
Kyrgyzstan to purchase 2 Airbus A321 aircraft — agreement signed in Cabinet - | 24.KG
An agreement on the acquisition of two Airbus A321ceo aircraft was signed at the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan. The document was signed by Manasbek Samidinov, Chairman of the Board of Airports of Kyrgyzstan OJSC, and Steve Zissis, head of BBAM Aircraft Leasing & Management. According to the go»»»
Italy plans air defence support for Gulf as Iran strikes escalate
Dubai: Italy plans to send air-defence assistance to Gulf countries targeted by Iranian strikes launched in retaliation for US-Israeli attacks, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Thursday, as the widening conflict raises security concerns across the region. “Italy, like the UK, France and German»»»
Fake news alert: Air India responds to Middle East airspace misinformation
Dubai: Air India has dismissed social media reports claiming the carrier operated flights through restricted Middle East amid heightened regional tensions, clarifying that all routes remain compliant with international safety advisories. The airline issued a statement on Thursday to address circula»»»
85-million financing for a hybrid photovoltaic solar and storage project in Romania
The Intesa Sanpaolo Group has granted an 85 million loan euros to an independent energy producer for the development of a hybrid photovoltaic solar and storage project in Romania, one of the largest hybrid renewable energy investments in Europe, the bank informs on Tuesday.The loan is intended for »»»
Coface Romania: Romania may become Europe's energy exporter, yet with no local demand
Over the next five years, Romania risks becoming an energy hub for Europe - but only as an exporter, because domestic consumption is collapsing, said Bogdan Nichisoiu, Regional Enhanced Information Manager at Coface Romania, on Wednesday."I was looking at Eurostat data on the energy dependence of E»»»
On This Day, March 5: Winston Churchill gives 'Iron Curtain' speech - UPI.com
On March 5, 1946, Winston Churchill, in a famous speech in Fulton, Mo., stated that a Soviet Union "Iron Curtain" had "descended across" Europe. 1 of 5 | British Prime Minister Winston Churchill (L) and U.S. President Harry S. Truman on March 4, 1946, wave from a train en route to Fulton, Mo., wher»»»
IntelliNews Lambda: The income delta
For the last 500 years the West has grown rich from exploiting the income delta between its home markets and the rest of the world. It works because incomes in the "emerging markets" are so low compared to the Global North. The human capital wealth of the Global South is exported to the N»»»
IntelliNews Lambda: The income delta
For the last 500 years the West has grown rich from exploiting the income delta between its home markets and the rest of the world. It works because incomes in the "emerging markets" are so low compared to the Global North. The human capital wealth of the Global South is exported to the N»»»
IntelliNews Lambda: The income delta
For the last 500 years the West has grown rich from exploiting the income delta between its home markets and the rest of the world. It works because incomes in the "emerging markets" are so low compared to the Global North. The human capital wealth of the Global South is exported to the N»»»
IntelliNews Lambda: The income delta
For the last 500 years the West has grown rich from exploiting the income delta between its home markets and the rest of the world. It works because incomes in the "emerging markets" are so low compared to the Global North. The human capital wealth of the Global South is exported to the N»»»
IntelliNews Lambda: The income delta
For the last 500 years the West has grown rich from exploiting the income delta between its home markets and the rest of the world. It works because incomes in the "emerging markets" are so low compared to the Global North. The human capital wealth of the Global South is exported to the N»»»
Orbán: The key principle for the next four years will be to “stay out”
In an interview with ATV host Egon Rónai, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán outlined Hungary’s strategic priorities in an increasingly volatile international environment, stressing that the country must avoid being drawn into wars and geopolitical conflicts. According to PM Orbán, the coming years will b»»»
Could Egypt’s ‘SUMED’ Pipeline Temporarily Replace the Strait of Hormuz?
Amid the ongoing Iran war and Tehran’s announcement of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key artery for global energy supplies, Egypt has begun highlighting the SUMED pipeline linking the Red Sea and the Mediterranean as a potential temporary alternative for oil transport. The move has raised »»»
Macron's Initiative on Nuclear Deterrence in EU to Strengthen NATO — Rutte
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that France's initiative on nuclear deterrence in Europe will strengthen the alliance's capabilities. On Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron said that France was entering a period of "advanced nuclear deterrence." He outlined plans to increase the stockpi»»»
Air India offers free rescheduling, refunds amid ongoing tensions: What passengers need to know
Air India has introduced flexible travel options as ongoing tensions in the Middle East continue to impact flight operations. Passengers with confirmed bookings made on or before February 28, 2026 for flights to and from the Middle East, the UK, and Europe—travel scheduled up to March10, 2026—can n»»»
Iran signals willingness to talk: US says diplomacy still far off
Iranian intelligence has quietly conveyed to the United States that Tehran may be open to discussions on ending the war, CNN reported Thursday quoting sources "familiar with indirect communications". The messages were reportedly passed through a third country to the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA»»»
Bombing blitz on Iran has paralysed Russia-to-India sanctions-evading north-south trade corridor
The US-Israel bombing campaign against Iran has disrupted the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC). INSTC primarily involves moving freight from Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran and India via ship, rail a»»»
Bombing blitz on Iran has paralysed Russia-to-India sanctions-evading north-south trade corridor
The US-Israel bombing campaign against Iran has disrupted the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC). INSTC primarily involves moving freight from Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran and India via ship, rail a»»»
Bombing blitz on Iran has paralysed Russia-to-India sanctions-evading north-south trade corridor
The US-Israel bombing campaign against Iran has disrupted the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC). INSTC primarily involves moving freight from Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran and India via ship, rail a»»»
Bombing blitz on Iran has paralysed Russia-to-India sanctions-evading north-south trade corridor
The US-Israel bombing campaign against Iran has disrupted the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC). INSTC primarily involves moving freight from Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran and India via ship, rail a»»»
Is the US in danger of running out of missiles?
The conflict in Iran is made-up of two components: the Navy and the missile arsenal. But after the US burned through more missiles in the first four days of Operation Epic Fury than in the four-year Ukrainian conflict, some are already asking if the US has enough munitions to sustain the Iranian ca»»»
Is the US in danger of running out of missiles?
The conflict in Iran is made-up of two components: the Navy and the missile arsenal. But after the US burned through more missiles in the first four days of Operation Epic Fury than in the four-year Ukrainian conflict, some are already asking if the US has enough munitions to sustain the Iranian ca»»»
Bombing blitz on Iran has paralysed Russia-to-India sanctions-evading north-south trade corridor
The US-Israel bombing campaign against Iran has disrupted the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC). INSTC primarily involves moving freight from Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran and India via ship, rail a»»»