Bulgarian News Agency 12m

Caretaker PM Gurov: Bulgaria Turns Innovation Into Opportunity

The opening of the JEREMIE Bulgaria: New Opportunities forum in Sofia will showcase the fund’s new investment strategy in Bulgaria, caretaker PM Andrey Gurov said on Tuesday. Organized by the European Investment Fund (EIF), part of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group, in partnership with the M»»»

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The Peninsula 15m

Aspire Academy’s Hassan Waly clinches FIP Promises Oeiras title in Portugal

Doha, Qatar: Aspire Academy student-athlete Hassan Waly, playing alongside Spain’s Javier Bolumar, won the under-18 title at the FIP Promises Oeiras event in Portugal. This is not only Waly’s first FIP Promises title but also the first for a Qatari player at a European event. FIP Promises events ar»»»

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Actmedia 20m

Romania will receive response from European Commission by end of April regarding payment requests 3&4

Romania will receive a response from the European Commission by the end of April regarding payment requests 3 and 4 of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), the Minister of Investments and European Projects, Dragos Pislaru, informed Romania will receive a response from the European Comm»»»

Actmedia 20m

Pislaru: Romania and Poland speak with common voice in defense of strong Cohesion Policy

Romania and Poland are speaking more and more clearly with a common voice in defense of a strong Cohesion Policy, capable of remaining the main investment instrument of the European Union after 2027, declared the Minister of Investments and European Projects, Dragos Pislaru, in a post on his Facebo»»»

Jordan Times 41m

EU chief touts electric power strategy as energy crisis bites

BRUSSELS, Belgium — Brussels next week will present plans to tackle high energy costs caused by the Iran war and before the summer will unveil a broader package to boost Europe's electrification, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Monday.The energy crisis has already cost the 27-nation bloc more th»»»

Jordan Times 41m

Oil surges, stocks drop as Trump threatens to block Hormuz

LONDON — Oil prices surged and stock markets broadly fell Monday after US-Iran peace talks broke down and President Donald Trump announced a plan to block the strategic Strait of Hormuz, ratcheting up fears for Middle East energy supplies.The news dealt a blow to hopes for an end to the six-week co»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Bulgarian Fund for Women Campaign Raises EUR 49,087 for Domestic Violence Survivors

A campaign by the Bulgarian Fund for Women (BFW) raised EUR 49,087 for women and children affected by domestic violence, the organization said on Tuesday. Funds were already channelled to three crisis centres in Kardzhali, Silistra and Kazanlak, and more recipient organizations would be named soon.»»»

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BNE 2h

Quality matters: how the Hormuz crisis tests refinery flexibility

The disruption highlights a key reality often overlooked in the oil market: while volumes may be globally fungible, crude quality is not. WHAT: The disruption to Hormuz flows has left many refiners struggling to replace lo»»»

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BNE 2h

Quality matters: how the Hormuz crisis tests refinery flexibility

The disruption highlights a key reality often overlooked in the oil market: while volumes may be globally fungible, crude quality is not. WHAT: The disruption to Hormuz flows has left many refiners struggling to replace lo»»»

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BNE 2h

Quality matters: how the Hormuz crisis tests refinery flexibility

The disruption highlights a key reality often overlooked in the oil market: while volumes may be globally fungible, crude quality is not. WHAT: The disruption to Hormuz flows has left many refiners struggling to replace lo»»»

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BNE 2h

Quality matters: how the Hormuz crisis tests refinery flexibility

The disruption highlights a key reality often overlooked in the oil market: while volumes may be globally fungible, crude quality is not. WHAT: The disruption to Hormuz flows has left many refiners struggling to replace lo»»»

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BNE 2h

Quality matters: how the Hormuz crisis tests refinery flexibility

The disruption highlights a key reality often overlooked in the oil market: while volumes may be globally fungible, crude quality is not. WHAT: The disruption to Hormuz flows has left many refiners struggling to replace lo»»»

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BNE 2h

Quality matters: how the Hormuz crisis tests refinery flexibility

The disruption highlights a key reality often overlooked in the oil market: while volumes may be globally fungible, crude quality is not. WHAT: The disruption to Hormuz flows has left many refiners struggling to replace lo»»»

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BNE 2h

Quality matters: how the Hormuz crisis tests refinery flexibility

The disruption highlights a key reality often overlooked in the oil market: while volumes may be globally fungible, crude quality is not. WHAT: The disruption to Hormuz flows has left many refiners struggling to replace lo»»»

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BNE 2h

Spain reopens embassy in Tehran as diplomatic activity resumes

Spain has reopened its embassy in Tehran, with Ambassador Antonio Sanchez Bendito announcing the resumption of operations on April 13, ILNA reported. "I, along with my dedicated team, reopened the Embassy of Spain in Tehra»»»

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BNE 2h

Quality matters: how the Hormuz crisis tests refinery flexibility

The disruption highlights a key reality often overlooked in the oil market: while volumes may be globally fungible, crude quality is not. WHAT: The disruption to Hormuz flows has left many refiners struggling to replace lo»»»

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BNE 2h

Spain reopens embassy in Tehran as diplomatic activity resumes

Spain has reopened its embassy in Tehran, with Ambassador Antonio Sanchez Bendito announcing the resumption of operations on April 13, ILNA reported. "I, along with my dedicated team, reopened the Embassy of Spain in Tehra»»»

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BNE 2h

Israel a big looser from Orban's Hungarian election defeat

Victor Orban wasn't the only loser in the Hungarian elections that were swept by Peter Magyar on April 12, Israel is also a big loser. Orban repeatedly used Hungary’s position to block or dilute EU criticism of Israel, eff»»»

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BNE 2h

Quality matters: how the Hormuz crisis tests refinery flexibility

The disruption highlights a key reality often overlooked in the oil market: while volumes may be globally fungible, crude quality is not. WHAT: The disruption to Hormuz flows has left many refiners struggling to replace lo»»»

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BNE 2h

Spain reopens embassy in Tehran as diplomatic activity resumes

Spain has reopened its embassy in Tehran, with Ambassador Antonio Sanchez Bendito announcing the resumption of operations on April 13, ILNA reported. "I, along with my dedicated team, reopened the Embassy of Spain in Tehra»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Quality matters: how the Hormuz crisis tests refinery flexibility

The disruption highlights a key reality often overlooked in the oil market: while volumes may be globally fungible, crude quality is not. WHAT: The disruption to Hormuz flows has left many refiners struggling to replace lo»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Quality matters: how the Hormuz crisis tests refinery flexibility

The disruption highlights a key reality often overlooked in the oil market: while volumes may be globally fungible, crude quality is not. WHAT: The disruption to Hormuz flows has left many refiners struggling to replace lo»»»

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BNE 2h

Orbán’s election defeat shakes illiberal allies in Southeast Europe

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán conceded defeat in the April 12 election, in what looks like a potential turning point not only for Hungary’s domestic politics but also for  leaders across Southeast Europe who have aligned themselves with his brand of illiberal governance. »»»

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BNE 2h

Orbán’s election defeat shakes illiberal allies in Southeast Europe

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán conceded defeat in the April 12 election, in what looks like a potential turning point not only for Hungary’s domestic politics but also for  leaders across Southeast Europe who have aligned themselves with his brand of illiberal governance. »»»

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BNE 2h

Israel a big looser from Orban's Hungarian election defeat

Victor Orban wasn't the only loser in the Hungarian elections that were swept by Peter Magyar on April 12, Israel is also a big loser. Orban repeatedly used Hungary’s position to block or dilute EU criticism of Israel, eff»»»

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BNE 2h

Orbán’s election defeat shakes illiberal allies in Southeast Europe

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán conceded defeat in the April 12 election, in what looks like a potential turning point not only for Hungary’s domestic politics but also for  leaders across Southeast Europe who have aligned themselves with his brand of illiberal governance. »»»

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BNE 2h

Orbán’s election defeat shakes illiberal allies in Southeast Europe

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán conceded defeat in the April 12 election, in what looks like a potential turning point not only for Hungary’s domestic politics but also for  leaders across Southeast Europe who have aligned themselves with his brand of illiberal governance. »»»

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BNE 2h

Orbán’s election defeat shakes illiberal allies in Southeast Europe

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán conceded defeat in the April 12 election, in what looks like a potential turning point not only for Hungary’s domestic politics but also for  leaders across Southeast Europe who have aligned themselves with his brand of illiberal governance. »»»

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BNE 2h

Tisza victory puts Hungary back on a European path, within limits

Chants of “Europe, Europe, Europe” rose from the banks of the Danube as the final results in Hungary’s historic election were released. Opposition leader Peter Magyar won by a landslide, putting Hungary on a new course »»»

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BNE 2h

Peter Magyar calls on president to step down after Tisza Party's election victory

Hungarian prime minister-designate Peter Magyar called on President Tamas Sulyok to step down from office at his first international press conference on April 12, saying the Tisza Party would otherwise find a way to remove him. He stressed that the new government would restore the rule of law »»»

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BNE 2h

Quality matters: how the Hormuz crisis tests refinery flexibility

The disruption highlights a key reality often overlooked in the oil market: while volumes may be globally fungible, crude quality is not. WHAT: The disruption to Hormuz flows has left many refiners struggling to replace lo»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

French Cement Maker Lafarge Found Guilty of Financing Extremists in Syria

A Paris court on Monday found cement maker Holcim's Lafarge unit guilty of charges that its Syrian subsidiary financed terrorism and breached European sanctions to keep a plant operating in northern Syria during the country's civil war. The case was the first time a company has been tried in France»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Why UAE travellers are delaying summer holiday bookings

Dubai: UAE residents are still eager to travel this summer, but soaring airfares and reduced flight availability due to the global jet fuel crunch are forcing many families to adopt a wait and watch approach to bookings, according to several travel agents. Travel companies say the biggest issue rig»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

National Repository for Radioactive Waste Begins Operations

The National Repository for Radioactive Waste will be inaugurated by caretaker Minister of Energy Traicho Traikov, the Ministry of Energy said on Tuesday. The ceremony will take place at the Radiana site. The national repository is designed to store only treated and conditioned radioactive waste ge»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Austria, Czech Republic boost cross-border rail transport

VIENNA: The Austrian Mobility Minister Peter Hanke together with the Czech Transport Minister Ivan Bednárik signed a letter of intent (LOI) to further deepen cooperation in the area of cross-border rail infrastructure. The aim is to make key rail connections between Austria and the Czech Republic m»»»

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France24 2h

Finance minister favoured to succeed Talon as Benin votes in presidential election

Benin voters cast their ballots for the country's next president Sunday, with current Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni expected to win handily over the sole opposition candidate Paul Hounkpè. Results are expected earlier in the week. Benin election officials began counting votes after Sun»»»

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France24 3h

Peter Magyar: former Fidesz insider who vowed to dismantle Orban system 'brick by brick'

A former Orban loyalist, Peter Magyar carried his Tisza party to a crushing win in Sunday's high-stakes elections, ending 16 years of Fidesz rule. The 45-year-old has pledged to crack down on corruption and rebuild Hungary's damaged relationships with the European Union and NATO. Jus»»»

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France24 3h

Talking Europe - Iran war prompts European rethink on energy security: How can the EU become more independent?

Europe’s energy dependence has been sharply exposed by the war in Iran. Although efforts have been made over the past four years to reduce reliance on Russia, disruptions to liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have highlighted the EU’s continued vulnerability. The imp»»»

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France24 3h

Talking Europe - Mideast war a 'big problem' for EU competitiveness: Former Italian prime minister Enrico Letta

We speak to an influential voice on European reform, former Italian prime minister Enrico Letta, author of a landmark report on the future of the Single Market, presented in April 2024. Two years on, he says many of its recommendations remain unimplemented, warning that continued fragmentation of t»»»

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France24 3h

The digital euro: Europe’s bid for financial sovereignty

Behind most card payments in Europe stand two American giants, Visa and Mastercard – a dependence recently thrust into the spotlight. After issuing an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, several judges at the International Criminal Court were sanctioned by Washington,»»»

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France24 3h

European security 'risks becoming more regionalised' if NATO falls apart, military expert warns

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Jean-François Bélanger, Assistant Professor at the Institute of Military Operations at the Royal Danish Defence College, explains that "what NATO does really well at the moment is aggregate the different threat perceptions of its members" and a standalone Europe»»»

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France24 3h

Orban ousted: What Magyar’s victory means for Hungary and the EU

Peter Magyar's landslide victory over Viktor Orban in Sunday’s Hungarian legislative elections marks a seismic shift for Hungary and the EU, but Brussels may need to temper its enthusiasm. On the rule of law, migration and LGBTQ rights, the road ahead is neither straight nor guaranteed. The images »»»

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France24 3h

EU doubles steel tariffs to 50% to curb surge of cheap Chinese imports

EU lawmakers and member states agreed on Monday to double tariffs on foreign steel to 50%, aiming to shield the bloc’s struggling industry from a surge in cheap Chinese imports. The deal also cuts duty-free import volumes by 47%. Trade chief Maros Sefcovic warned global overcapacity threatens Europ»»»

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Gulf News 8h

UN official calls for strengthening UN-EU partnership

NEW YORK: A United Nations official has called for the necessity of strengthening multilateral cooperation between the United Nations and the European Union, considering the partnership between the two sides as a fundamental pillar in supporting international peace and security in light of increasi»»»

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RT 11h

Here’s why the Iran talks were doomed to fail

The US-Iran talks in Islamabad ended exactly as they were bound to end under the current balance of power – without a deal, without a handshake, without even the faintest sense that the two sides have moved closer to a durable peace. Nearly 21 hours of talks, an unprecedented level of representatio»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 12h

ING BSK: impact of goods from China on Polish trade turnover growing

Analysts at ING Bank Śląski (ING BSK) say China’s influence on Poland’s trade is growing, contributing to a worsening current account balance. In February 2026, Poland recorded a deficit of PLN 4.2 bln, compared to a surplus a year earlier.Rising imports, especially cars, transport equipment, and e»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 12h

MLP Group finalizes purchase of investment plot near Vienna railway station

MLP Group has acquired a 5,879 m² plot near Wien Hauptbahnhof, strengthening its position in Vienna’s urban logistics market. This marks its second project in the Austrian capital. The company plans a brownfield redevelopment into a business park offering small, flexible units (300–1,000 m²), targe»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 12h

Bulgarian Politicians React to Hungary Election Results

Bulgarian politicians commented on Sunday's elections in Hungary, reflecting over governance, democracy, and Europe’s direction. Hungary's Tisza party, led by Peter Magyar, won the parliamentary elections with a decisive lead over Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his Fidesz party, according to near-»»»

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The Peninsula 13h

EU raids chocolate maker in antitrust probe

Brussels, Belgium: Brussels investigators were raiding the premises of a chocolate maker in two EU countries Monday over concerns the firm may have violated the bloc's antitrust rules, the European Commission said. The surprise inspections targeted a "company active in the chocolate confectionery s»»»

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