London: Manchester United bolstered their bid to qualify for the Champions League with a vital 3-1 win against top-four rivals Aston Villa on Sunday. Michael Carrick's side took the lead through Casemiro's second-half opener at Old Trafford before Ross Barkley hauled Villa level. United finished st»»»

A new optical telescope for night observations, featuring an 80-centimetre mirror, will be inaugurated in April at the Rozhen National Astronomical Observatory, the observatory’s Director Nikola Petrov told BTA. The new instrument has been installed in one of the towers and replaces a telescope tha»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told his European allies that pressure to re-open the Druzhba oil pipeline carrying Russian supplies was like "blackmail", he said in remarks released Sunday. The Soviet-era pipeline that crosses Ukraine was damaged in a Russian strike in January, Kyiv says. U»»»

The Tripoli Business Incubator announced yesterday that it had concluded its first intensive online e-commerce camp. The camp included a group of online store owners from various Libyan cities. The camp was part of an intensive training programme designed to support and develop e-commerce businesse»»»

Capitals, March 15 (SANA) Global energy markets have seen a sharp surge in oil and gas prices as tensions rise amid the escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, once again highlighting the fragility of supply chains and strategic chokepoints. Europe, already working to redu»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused European allies of seeking to "blackmail" Kyiv into reopening a pipeline transporting Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia. He said restoring the flow of Russian crude oil through Ukraine into the European Union (EU) would be like lifting economic s»»»

Iran has “eliminated” the US' ability to cripple its economy with one strike on Kharg Island, explains Andrey Chuprygin, senior lecturer at the Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs. The Islamic Republic "has long adopted a policy of decentralizing its critical infrastructure and placi»»»

Yes, Bulgaria Co-chair and Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria MP Ivaylo Mirchev told reporters on Sunday that negotiations are currently underway on the coalition's MP candidates to run in the April 19 elections. "We expect the best possible representation - to meet the expectations of the p»»»

On World Consumer Rights Day, March 15, experts from the Commission for Consumer Protection (CPC) organize initiatives aimed at raising awareness among consumers about their rights, making an informed choice of goods and services, and protecting themselves in case of scams. This year, World Consume»»»

Dubai: IndiGo has scaled back flights to Dubai and other Middle East destinations amid the evolving situation in the region. The changes affect flights scheduled between 16 and 28 March 2026, as the airline works closely with authorities to rebuild its network gradually. Stay updated: Get the lates»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of attempting to exploit the war in the Middle East to cause "even greater destruction" in his country. He said Ukraine needed air-defence systems regardless of what was happening elsewhere. The US-Israeli war with Iran has led to many air-d»»»

AMMAN — Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply, Yarub Qudah, discussed in Damascus with head of the Syrian General Authority for Land and Sea Ports, Qutaiba Badawi, a number of economic and trade issues of mutual interest between the two countries.The talks on Thursday addressed ways to enhance tra»»»

An international conference on the institutional and clinical aspects and solutions a year after the Kocani nightclub fire was held in Skopje on Saturday. Participating were high-ranking government officials, international experts, and medical professionals from North Macedonia and other European c»»»

Given the fact that Iran’s Kharg Island is a vital part of oil trade in the region, any attack upon it could be regarded as an attempt to seize control over a strategic spot in the Persian Gulf, Vladimir Yurtaev, member of the European Society of Experts on Iran Affairs, tells Sputnik. While the ex»»»

Lithuanian start-up Saltz has raised EUR 20 mln in a Series A funding round to expand its online platform for wholesale food trade. The investors include the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, venture funds such as Inovo VC, which invested EUR 7 mln, as well as Lifeline Ventures and »»»

The Port of Gdańsk ranked eighth among European ports and sixth in the EU by cargo throughput in 2025, surpassing ports in Valencia, Amsterdam and Constanța. The port handled 80.4 mln tonnes of cargo during the year. Europe’s largest port remains the Port of Rotterdam, with 428.4 mln tonnes, follow»»»

Experts warn that most adults in Poland have not yet secured their PESEL number reservation system, leaving millions vulnerable to fraud. According to the Ministry of Digital Affairs of Poland, about 25.4 mln adults had not reserved their PESEL number by the end of 2025, while only 7.5 mln had done»»»

AMMAN — Countries linked to Jordan through free trade agreements accounted for 73.2 per cent of the Kingdom’s total exports in 2025, according to data from the Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC).Statistics cited by the Jordan News Agency, Petra, on Saturday showed that exports to countries with which »»»

Nine years have passed since the royal decree issued by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, appointing Prince Mohammed bin Salman as crown prince. The prince’s presence in a leadership role that reflects the pulse and ambitions of Saudi youth, alongside the guidance of»»»

The German philosopher Jurgen Habermas has died, a spokesperson for his publishing house, Suhrkamp Verlag, told AFP on Saturday. He died at the age of 96 in Starnberg, in southern Germany, she said, citing information from the family of the politically engaged theorist. Habermas was considered the »»»

Brazilian scientists have identified a new species of giant dinosaur with ties to a similar animal found in Spain, reinforcing knowledge that land routes once connected parts of South America, Africa and Europe about 120 million years ago. Named Dasosaurus tocantinensis, the species is one of the b»»»

Oslo:Already the continent's biggest single supplier of natural gas since Russia invaded Ukraine, Norway is hoping to use the Middle East war to get European Union blessing to drill in the Arctic. The European Commission is revising its Arctic strategy, which has since 2021 committed the EU to work»»»

Some observers of the current EU ‘elites’, including this author, used to believe that their defining feature – apart from things such as complicity in genocide and wars of aggression with Israel and the US, bigoted xenophobia about Russia and China, and, of course, pervasive corruption – was an ab»»»

The launch of US-Israeli airstrikes against Iran on 28 February led to a response by the Islamic Republic that has drawn in more than a dozen countries. Less than a week into the conflict, Azerbaijan became one of them. Iran and Azerbaijan share a border, and Azerbaijan has good relations with the »»»

The Trump administration this week stepped up its ambitious effort to replace about $1.6 trillion in lost tariff revenue that was eliminated by the Supreme Court's decision to strike down a range of the president's import taxes. Recovering that lost revenue, which the White House was counting on to»»»

Already the continent's biggest single supplier of natural gas since Russia invaded Ukraine, Norway is hoping to use the Middle East war to get European Union blessing to drill in the Arctic. The European Commission is revising its Arctic strategy, which has since 2021 committed the EU to work towa»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Kirill Dmitriev, the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and Russian special presidential envoy for economic cooperation with foreign countries, on Saturday recommended that the European Union's leaders study a video by US economist Jeffrey Sachs to recognize their »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Gas reserves in European underground storage facilities (UGS) have reached their lowest level since the start of the withdrawal season at 29.1%, Russian gas giant Gazprom stated on Saturday. "Gas withdrawal from European underground storage facilities continues, according to Gas »»»

Most Iranians fleeing the war, should the US and Israel choose to continue their aggression, would likely head for Germany, a Berlin-based research institute has predicted. The continued unrest in the country with a population of over 90 million has sparked concerns of mass migration flows to the E»»»

Bulgaria is in a better position compared with other European countries regarding gas and oil supplies, as it relies far less on petroleum products through the Strait of Hormuz, with the main deliveries coming via the Black Sea, said caretaker Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky on Darik Radio, comme»»»

Caretaker Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky told Darik Radio here on Saturday that Bulgaria’s potential ratification of accession to the Board of Peace, an initiative launched by the United States, could commit the country to financial obligations and possible future actions whose scope remains unc»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Bank (QNB) said that Germany's macroeconomic outlook is improving, supported by fiscal expansion, an emerging recovery in manufacturing and more accommodative monetary conditions. While structural obstacles remain, the policy shift should mark the beginning of a better g»»»

Oslo: Already the continent's biggest single supplier of natural gas since Russia invaded Ukraine, Norway is hoping to use the Middle East war to get European Union blessing to drill in the Arctic. The European Commission is revising its Arctic strategy, which has since 2021 committed the EU to wor»»»

The United States has eased some restrictions on Russian oil, letting shipments already at sea continue until early April in the aim of calming global markets amid Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Ukraine and European leaders criticised the move, saying it undermined peace efforts. The Unit»»»

From the vantage point of our helicopter above the Alps, you can make out scars and dimples from recent avalanches. More than 100 people have died across the mountains this season so far, according to the European Avalanche Warning Services – a ballpark figure not seen for eight years. As our pilot»»»

Serbia’s president confirmed late on March 12 that the country possesses Chinese-made supersonic surface-attack missiles after images circulating online appeared to show the weapons mounted on Serbian fighter jets. Photos »»»

Asian and European energy buyers are competing to secure increasingly scarce LNG cargoes after conflict in the Middle East disrupted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, the Financial Times reported on March 12. The dis»»»

Asian and European energy buyers are competing to secure increasingly scarce LNG cargoes after conflict in the Middle East disrupted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, the Financial Times reported on March 12. The dis»»»

Asian and European energy buyers are competing to secure increasingly scarce LNG cargoes after conflict in the Middle East disrupted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, the Financial Times reported on March 12. The dis»»»

Asian and European energy buyers are competing to secure increasingly scarce LNG cargoes after conflict in the Middle East disrupted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, the Financial Times reported on March 12. The dis»»»

Asian and European energy buyers are competing to secure increasingly scarce LNG cargoes after conflict in the Middle East disrupted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, the Financial Times reported on March 12. The dis»»»

Asian and European energy buyers are competing to secure increasingly scarce LNG cargoes after conflict in the Middle East disrupted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, the Financial Times reported on March 12. The dis»»»

Asian and European energy buyers are competing to secure increasingly scarce LNG cargoes after conflict in the Middle East disrupted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, the Financial Times reported on March 12. The dis»»»

Asian and European energy buyers are competing to secure increasingly scarce LNG cargoes after conflict in the Middle East disrupted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, the Financial Times reported on March 12. The dis»»»

Asian and European energy buyers are competing to secure increasingly scarce LNG cargoes after conflict in the Middle East disrupted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, the Financial Times reported on March 12. The dis»»»

Asian and European energy buyers are competing to secure increasingly scarce LNG cargoes after conflict in the Middle East disrupted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, the Financial Times reported on March 12. The dis»»»

EU presidency chair Cyprus has changed its stance on lifting EU sanctions on Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov and now opposes it due to historical disputes with Turkey, a bne IntelliNews source familiar with the Coreper discussions in the EU on March 13. »»»

EU presidency chair Cyprus has changed its stance on lifting EU sanctions on Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov and now opposes it due to historical disputes with Turkey, a bne IntelliNews source familiar with the Coreper discussions in the EU on March 13. »»»

Brass bellowed, cymbals crashed and a snare drum kept time. Then, a choir exploded into an up-tempo march. As the music blared over the loudspeakers of a hearing room, members of parliament looked at each other quizzically»»»

EU presidency chair Cyprus has changed its stance on lifting EU sanctions on Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov and now opposes it due to historical disputes with Turkey, a bne IntelliNews source familiar with the Coreper discussions in the EU on March 13. »»»