Al Awsat 1m

Europe Rallies Around Cyprus Days After the Iran War’s First Drone Attack on EU Territory

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday pledged to defend Cyprus and dispatch additional warships to the Eastern Mediterranean to strengthen allies' security in the region unsettled by the Iran war. Macron said he was visiting Cyprus primarily to show solidarity with the country, where a Shahed »»»

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Sputnik 17m

Europe May Face the Heaviest Burden in the Energy Crisis - Expert

A transport blockade won’t instantly cripple European energy security – but it will expose its lack of true energy independence, energy market expert Vladimir Demidov tells Sputnik. "Europe is capable of weathering the current crisis thanks to its accumulated reserves, but the price of survival wil»»»

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Al Awsat 49m

Lebanese President Lashes Out at Hezbollah, Says Open to Negotiations with Israel

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Monday accused Hezbollah of working towards the "collapse" of the state, after the pro-Iran group launched an attack on Israel, expressing Beirut's readiness for "direct negotiations" with Israel. Begun after Hezbollah launched rockets towards Israel a week ago, Is»»»

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Al Awsat 49m

Syrian Leader Announces Support for Lebanese Counterpart to Disarm Hezbollah

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Monday declared his support for his Lebanese counterpart Joseph Aoun in the latter's effort to disarm Hezbollah, state media reported. The Middle East war expanded to Lebanon on March 2, after Tehran-backed Hezbollah fired rockets towards Israel in response to th»»»

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Naharnet 50m

Aoun lashes out at Hezbollah, says open to negotiations with Israel

President Joseph Aoun on Monday accused Hezbollah of working towards the "collapse" of the state, after the pro-Iran group launched an attack on Israel, expressing Beirut's readiness for "direct negotiations" with Israel. Begun after Hezbollah launched rockets towards Israel a week ago, Israel's bo»»»

Al Awsat 1h

Russia Ready to Supply Energy to Europe if It Asks, Putin Says

Russia would supply oil and gas to European buyers, provided such cooperation was "long-term" and did not put political pressure on Moscow, President Vladimir Putin said Monday. Oil prices have skyrocketed since the United States and Israel began striking Iran on February 28, trading above $100 thi»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Putin: Destabilizing Middle East Risks Global Energy Shock and Higher Oil and Gas Prices

Attempts to destabilize the Middle East would put the global fuel and energy sector at risk and drive up oil and gas prices, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. “Attempts to destabilize the situation in the Middle East would inevitably put the global fuel and energy sector at risk, push up oil a»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Caretaker Social Policy Minister Ademov Briefs EC Vice-President Minzatu on Cabinet’s Efforts to Protect Most Vulnerable

Caretaker Minister of Labour and Social Policy Hasan Ademov introduced European Comission Vice-President Roxana Minzatu to Cabinet's efforts of protecting the most vulnerable people, Ademov's Ministry reported here on Monday. Speaking at the EU Council meeting on employment, social policy, health, »»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Polish, Czech Republic Curb Bond Sales as Iran War Turmoil Jolts Markets

Poland canceled a bond swap tender and the Czech Republic slashed the size of a planned auction for Wednesday as the Iran war roiled global markets, sending regional yields surging, debt managers said on Monday. Bonds across the globe sank on Monday as the US-Israeli war with Iran pushed surging oi»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Iran Security Chief Says Strait of Hormuz Unsafe as Long as War Goes On

Iran's security chief Ali Larijani said Monday that security in the strategic Strait of Hormuz cannot be restored as long as the war with the United States and Israel continues, AFP reported. "It is unlikely that any security can be achieved in the Strait of Hormuz amid the fires ignited by the Uni»»»

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Sputnik 3h

Iran Conflict Exposes Limits of US Arms Supply for Europe and Its Allies

Reports earlier said that US allies in Europe and Asia fear that the Iran war will leave them without US weapons they bought. Washington’s allies are especially concerned about shortages of “critical weapons,” including air and missile defense systems and drones, Russian military expert Alexander S»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

EU Should Press Ahead with Energy Market Integration After Iran Crisis, Spain’s Cuerpo Says

Spain's Finance Minister Carlos Cuerpo said on Monday that current discussions among European governments would be an opportunity to integrate energy markets in Europe after the war in Iran caused oil prices to jump to their highest since 2022. "We can take advantage of the situation to put an addi»»»

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Kathimerini 3h

Court acquits 15 in €43 million highway overpricing case

Fifteen defendants were acquitted in a case involving an alleged €43 million overpricing of works on the Egnatia Odos highway, running across northern Greece, a court said. The Thessaloniki court cleared all defendants following over 30 hearings in the trial concerning projects carried out between »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Sofia Police Seize Shipments of Pharmaceuticals of Unknown Origin Headed for EU

Officers from the Economic Police Department of Sofia's Interior Ministry Directorate seized shipments of pharmaceuticals of unknown origin, ready for dispatch to the European Union, the Interior Ministry said in a press release. The operation was carried out on March 6 following a tip-off on upcom»»»

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Naharnet 4h

Macron visits Cyprus, talks Lebanon with Netanyahu

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Cyprus on Monday to discuss regional security, while Paris deployed warships to the Mediterranean and the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran stretched into a second week. Macron, who landed in Paphos earlier on Monday, met Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides an»»»

Libya Herald 4h

Tripoli Business Incubator accepts first fifty private online stores to participate in the Intensive E-Commerce Camp

Tripoli Business Incubator announced yesterday that it has accepted the registration of the first 50 private online stores to participate in the Intensive E-Commerce Camp. The trainings will be carried out in two groups in an intensive training programme aimed at developing and promoting the growth»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Prime Minister and UK Ambassador Discuss Strengthening Strategic Partnership

The development of cooperation in defence, education, the economy and innovation was discussed by caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov and the Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Bulgaria, Nathaniel Copsey, the Bulgarian government reported on Monday via Facebook. The sides underscored the excelle»»»

bta.bg
Business-review 6h

UniCredit expands CEE initiative with EUR 2.6 billion financing package for SMEs

Italian banking group UniCredit has launched the next phase of its UniCredit for CEE initiative, allocating more than EUR 2.6 billion in financing solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises and microenterprises in the region by the end of 2027. UniCredit for CEE is a group initiative designed»»»

business-review.eu
Gulf News 6h

Several expats fly home from Sharjah in humanitarian mission

In a step that reinforces its strong commitment to humanitarian causes, UAE-headquartered Response Plus and subsidiaries ICATT Response Plus and Prometheus Medical International have completed the repatriation of European citizens from the UAE amidst the current global airline disruption. The coord»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Macron Arrives in Cyprus to Discuss Security Amid Middle East War

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Cyprus on Monday to discuss regional security, while Paris deployed warships to the Mediterranean and the US-Israeli war on Iran stretched into a second week. Macron, who landed in Paphos earlier on Monday, met Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and »»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Saudi Ports: A Lifeline for Global Trade in an Era of Turbulence

Amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Arabian Gulf and disruptions to vital shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Arabia’s ports have emerged as an alternative artery, not only for the region but for global trade. Designed with advanced infrastructure and high operational capacity,»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Iran War’s Effects Already a Reality in Europe, Says EU Chief

The ripples from war in the Middle East are already being felt in Europe, with rising energy prices and NATO allies targeted, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Monday. Oil prices soared Monday peaking just short of $120 a barrel as the US-Israeli war against Iran continued into a second week, with»»»

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Business-review 7h

Foreign firms generate over 70% of Romania’s exports as FDI stock reaches EUR 125 billion – FIC report

Foreign-owned companies continue to play a central role in Romania’s economy, generating over 70% of the country’s goods exports while maintaining strong productivity levels. In 2024, the average productivity of foreign-owned companies reached EUR 210,900 per employee, according to the latest annua»»»

business-review.eu
Bulgarian News Agency 7h

Media Review: March 9

The topic of rising fuel prices on the international market dominates Monday's news media, with dailies and online media reporting various crude oil prices, ranging from USD 90 to over USD 120 per barrel. ECONOMY 24 Chasa’s front-page story is about the effect of the war in the Middle East on price»»»

bta.bg
EU Observer 8h

How Belgian bureaucracy shattered one Rwandan genocide survivor’s life after botched deportation

EU interior ministers meeting in Brussels last week weighed up new ways to boost deportations from the bloc and encourage migrants to return home voluntarily. Nicholas Ioannides, representing the Cypriot EU presidency, described such voluntary returns as “humane, dignified, and cost-effective.” Yet»»»

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BNE 8h

European gas prices surge further on Hormuz crisis

European gas prices have surged once more as a result of Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz that has knocked out around a fifth of global LNG supply.  The TTF front month contract ended trading on March 6 at almo»»»

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BNE 8h

COMMENT: Iran conflict energy shock to dampen eurozone outlook, says Oxford Economics

The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

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BNE 8h

COMMENT: Iran conflict energy shock to dampen eurozone outlook, says Oxford Economics

The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

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BNE 8h

COMMENT: Iran conflict energy shock to dampen eurozone outlook, says Oxford Economics

The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

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BNE 8h

COMMENT: Iran conflict energy shock to dampen eurozone outlook, says Oxford Economics

The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

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BNE 8h

COMMENT: Iran conflict energy shock to dampen eurozone outlook, says Oxford Economics

The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

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BNE 8h

COMMENT: Iran conflict energy shock to dampen eurozone outlook, says Oxford Economics

The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 8h

COMMENT: Iran conflict energy shock to dampen eurozone outlook, says Oxford Economics

The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 8h

COMMENT: Iran conflict energy shock to dampen eurozone outlook, says Oxford Economics

The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 8h

COMMENT: Iran conflict energy shock to dampen eurozone outlook, says Oxford Economics

The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 8h

COMMENT: Iran conflict energy shock to dampen eurozone outlook, says Oxford Economics

The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 8h

COMMENT: Iran conflict energy shock to dampen eurozone outlook, says Oxford Economics

The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 8h

COMMENT: Iran conflict energy shock to dampen eurozone outlook, says Oxford Economics

The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 8h

European gas prices surge further on Hormuz crisis

European gas prices have surged once more as a result of Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz that has knocked out around a fifth of global LNG supply.  The TTF front month contract ended trading on March 6 at almo»»»

intellinews.com
Al Awsat 8h

Tehran Threatens to Confiscate Property of Iranians Abroad Who Back Attacks on Iran

Iranians ‌living abroad could have property confiscated and face other legal penalties if they express support for the United States and Israel, the Iranian prosecutor general's office said on Monday. Some members of the Iranian diaspora who want political change in Tehran took to the streets of Eu»»»

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Naharnet 9h

Europe rallies around Cyprus as Macron visits to show support

French President Emmanuel Macron is traveling to Cyprus on Monday, days after dispatching a warship to the east Mediterranean island nation, where a Shahed drone struck a British air base on its southern coast last week during the Iran war. Macron ordered the French frigate Languedoc to waters off »»»

Actmedia 10h

European Investment Bank to advise Romania on bolstering water infrastructure

The European Investment Bank (EIB) will advise Romanian Investment and Development Bank on plans to bolster water infrastructure across country under an advisory accord signed in Luxemburg, according to a press statement released by EIB on Tuesday.Under a new advisory services agreement, the EIB wi»»»

BNE 10h

COMMENT: Iran conflict energy shock eurozone outlook, says Oxford Economics

The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 10h

COMMENT: Iran conflict energy shock eurozone outlook, says Oxford Economics

The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 10h

COMMENT: Iran conflict energy shock eurozone outlook, says Oxford Economics

The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 10h

COMMENT: Iran conflict energy shock eurozone outlook, says Oxford Economics

The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 10h

COMMENT: Iran conflict energy shock eurozone outlook, says Oxford Economics

The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 10h

COMMENT: Iran conflict energy shock eurozone outlook, says Oxford Economics

The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 10h

COMMENT: Iran conflict energy shock eurozone outlook, says Oxford Economics

The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

intellinews.com