The Peninsula 14m

Qatar passport climbs in Henley global rankings

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s passport has climbed to 45th place in the latest Henley Passport Index, underscoring the country’s growing diplomatic influence and enhanced global mobility for its citizens. According to the latest official ranking published on its website, Qatari passport holders can now acce»»»

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France24 4h

Trump orders naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz after failed US-Iran talks

President Donald Trump said the US Navy will begin a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz Monday morning after US-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan collapsed without agreement. This announcement fuelled fears of further disruption to global energy supplies and shipping routes. President Donald Trump on »»»

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BNE 4h

Record turnout reported as Hungarians vote in pivotal election that could end Orbán era

Hungarians turned out in record numbers on April 12 in a closely fought parliamentary election that could bring an end to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule and reshape the country’s relationship with the European Union. »»»

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BNE 4h

Slovenia’s NLB announces €29 per share takeover bid for Addiko Bank

Slovenia’s largest bank has announced its intention to launch a voluntary public takeover offer for Austria’s Addiko Bank, proposing to acquire all outstanding shares at €29 per share, the lender said on April 9. The »»»

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BNE 4h

Hungarians vote for regime change

Hungarian opposition leader Peter Magyar delivered a victory speech before tens of thousands of supporters after securing a historic landslide win in the April 12 elections, bringing an end to Viktor Orban’s 16-year rule. With nearly 99% of votes counted, the Tisza Party is projected to win 138 of »»»

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France24 5h

Hungary ousts Orbán after 16 years as pro-EU challenger wins shock election

Hungarian voters delivered a shock election result on Sunday, ending Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule and handing victory to pro-European challenger Péter Magyar, in a vote set to reshape Hungary’s ties with the EU and reverberate across global far-right movements. Hungarian voters on Sunday ousted long»»»

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France24 5h

Spotlight - 'Undeterred’: Hungarian investigative journalist faces threats and espionage accusations from Orbán

Gavin Lee is pleased to welcome Szabolcs Panyi, VSquare’s Budapest-based lead investigative editor in charge of Central European investigations and investigative journalist at Direkt36. His reporting into alleged ties between Hungary’s political leadership and Russian state actors triggered an unpr»»»

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RT 9h

A nation at the crossroads: Why the Hungarian election is so dramatic

Viktor Orban will most likely win the upcoming parliamentary elections in Hungary on April 12; however, for the ruling party, this will be an extremely difficult and hard-fought victory. The issue is not the loss of charisma by the bright and skillful long-standing leader of Fidesz, nor even the 25»»»

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Sana 9h

Fears grow of jet fuel supply crisis amid Middle East war

Capitals, April 12 (SANA) – Concerns are mounting within Europe’s aviation sector over a potential crisis in jet fuel supplies as the ongoing war in the Middle East disrupts global energy supply chains, particularly shipments passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. According to data compile»»»

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EU Observer 10h

Who is Péter Magyar – the ex-regime insider who crushed Orbán?

Just over two years ago, he was an unknown figure in Hungarian public life. Out of nothing, he built the largest opposition party, which, after 16 years, defeated Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz, long considered unbeatable.Magyar had always aspired to wield significant influence, but it took a long time befo»»»

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Sana 12h

Middle East war reshapes Europe’s gas storage strategy

Capitals, April 12 (SANA) – The war in the Middle East has forced Europe to rethink how it manages natural gas storage, with energy security now taking priority over the traditional profit-driven model based on seasonal price differences. Recent market analysis shows the conflict and disruptions li»»»

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Gulf News 12h

UAE launches the national program to train surgeons

The UAE National Program for Readiness and Response, Jahiziyah, on Saturday launched the country’s first specialised national program to train surgeons in emergency management and disaster preparedness. This strategic initiative reflects the United Arab Emirates’ commitment to strengthening nationa»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 13h

Fintech industry testing European financial system through regulatory loopholes

Zen.com is rapidly expanding across Europe while entering Ukrainian banking and supporting crypto transactions, testing the limits of financial regulation. As a Polish fintech, its growth highlights the global ambitions of Poland’s tech sector, but also exposes regulatory gaps affecting local overs»»»

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The Peninsula 14h

Union Berlin appoint first female head coach in Bundesliga history after Baumgart sacking

Berlin: Bundesliga club Union Berlin have named Marie-Louise Eta as manager, making her the first female head coach in Bundesliga history, after Steffen Baumgart was sacked on Sunday. Eta becomes the first female top-flight coach of a men's team in a major European league. The 34-year-old, who was »»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 14h

Women in EU earn on average 11.1% less than men with lower pensions

Women in the European Union earn on average 11.1% less than men, and their pensions are 24.5% lower, increasing their risk of poverty. The pay gap fell slightly from 12% in 2023, with the highest disparity in Estonia at 18.8%, while Poland recorded a low 4% gap. Pension inequality remains significa»»»

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Sputnik 14h

Turnout in Hungarian Parliamentary Polls Up to Record 74% - Election Office

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hungary's National Election Office reported a record high turnout of 74.23% in the parliamentary polls on Sunday. As of 5 p.m. local time (15:00 GMT), the turnout has passed 5.5 million. It stood at 62.92% at this time during the 2022 elections. All 199 seats are at stake in the »»»

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The Peninsula 15h

EU stresses diplomacy as key to resolving outstanding issues in Middle East

Brussels: The European Union stressed on Sunday the critical role of diplomacy in resolving outstanding issues in the Middle East, following the failure of the United States and Iran to reach an agreement during talks held in Pakistan. EU spokesperson Anouar El Anouni said in a statement that diplo»»»

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Al Awsat 15h

Russia Ready to Supply Gas to the EU if it Has a Surplus

Russia is ready to continue supplying gas to the European Union if there are volumes remaining after supplies to alternative markets, Russian state news agency TASS reported on Sunday. "There is plenty of it for now. But alternative markets are very voracious, there are a great many requests for su»»»

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EU Observer 16h

[Interview] Hungarian journalist on life in Orbán’s media: ‘The moment they told me what I couldn’t ask, I knew it wouldn’t last’

Alinda Veiszer is a Hungarian television editor, presenter, journalist, and author. She became known at a time when she was working in Hungarian public media. In recent years, she has run her own channel on Patreon, where she publishes conversations with some of the best-known figures in Hungarian »»»

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The Peninsula 18h

Union's Eta becomes first female coach in top-five European leagues

Berlin: Bundesliga club Union Berlin on Sunday named Marie-Louise Eta as head coach, making her the first female manager of a men's team in a top-five European league, after former mentor Steffen Baumgart was sacked. The 34-year-old will take over for the remainder of the season. "I am delighted th»»»

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Sputnik 19h

Kremlin Spokesman Says Too Early to Speak About NATO Collapse

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in an interview out on Sunday that he does not believe that a NATO collapse was likely despite differences between the United States and its European allies. "I do not think one can speak of the alliance's collapse. Because, one way or another»»»

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Gulf News 20h

UAE-backed DIAFA acquires Ivy, Annabel’s, Scott’s in ten-figure deal

Dubai: DIAFA, the Abu Dhabi-based luxury hospitality platform and an affiliate of International Holding Co., has completed a majority investment in Richard Caring’s restaurant and private members’ club portfolio, taking control of brands including The Ivy, Scott’s, Sexy Fish, Noema and Annabel’s, a»»»

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Gulf News 21h

UAE-backed DIAFA acquires Ivy, Annabel’s in £1.4 billion deal

Dubai: DIAFA, a luxury hospitality platform backed by International Holding Co., has acquired a majority stake in Richard Caring’s restaurant and private members’ club portfolio for about £1.4 billion, taking control of brands including The Ivy, Annabel’s, Scott’s, Sexy Fish and Harry’s Bar, accord»»»

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EU Observer 21h

Hungary election: which polls to trust and everything else you need to know

At 6AM, polling stations opened in Hungary and its high-stakes parliamentary elections began. Voters will decide whether, after 16 years of an increasingly authoritarian government, prime minister Viktor Orbán and his rightwing party, Fidesz, will stay in power, or the leader of the centre-right Ti»»»

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RT 22h

RT’s essential guide to the Hungarian election

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is facing the most serious threat to his power in decades, in an election that’s drawn in the EU, US, and Ukraine. RT explores the players, the stakes, and the dirty tricks shaping the Hungarian election. We’ve delved into the election in our ‘Battle for Hungar»»»

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The Peninsula 23h

Team Qatar on pole at ELMS season opener in Barcelona

Doha: Team Qatar GT made a strong start to its 2026 European Le Mans Series (ELMS) campaign after securing pole position in the GT category during qualifying at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya yesterday. Running the Mercedes-AMG LMGT3 in collaboration with Iron Lynx, Team Qatar GT features a dri»»»

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France24 23h

Hungarians vote in a key election that could unseat populist Prime Minister Orbán

Hungarians headed to the polls on Sunday in a pivotal parliamentary election that could end Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s 16-year grip on power, as the opposition led by Peter Magyar challenges his nationalist rule in a contest drawing scrutiny across Europe and backing for Orban from US President »»»

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Al Awsat 1d

China Says it Will Resume Some Ties with Taiwan Including More Direct Flights

China said Sunday it would resume some ties it had suspended with Taiwan such as direct flights to cities across China and imports of Taiwanese aquaculture products as the island's opposition party leader concludes her visit. The Taiwan Work Office under China's Communist Party issued a statement s»»»

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BNE 12.04. 07:15

Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»

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BNE 12.04. 07:15

Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»

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BNE 12.04. 07:15

Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»

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BNE 12.04. 07:15

Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»

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BNE 12.04. 07:15

Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 12.04. 07:15

Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 12.04. 07:15

Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 12.04. 07:15

Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»

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The Budapest Times 12.04. 07:10

Orbán: A country can’t be built on anger and hatred

At the final campaign rally in Budapest, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán outlined the stakes of the upcoming election, focusing on peace, sovereignty, and Hungary’s position in an increasingly uncertain international environment. Prime Minister Orbán opened by highlighting the final phase of the campai»»»

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BNE 12.04. 07:07

Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 12.04. 07:07

OPINION: Hungarian vote puts EU unity on the line

After 16 years in power, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is facing his most serious electoral challenge yet from opposition leader Péter Magyar. A new report by the Clingendael Institute frames the vote as “make-or-break” for EU-Hungary relations, warning that Brussels is “holding its breath”»»»

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BNE 12.04. 07:07

Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»

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France24 12.04. 06:38

France's public prosecutor drops drugs probe into far-left MEP

The ⁠Paris Public ​Prosecutor's office said on Thursday it has stopped investigating French far-left member of the European Parliament, Rima Hassan, over illegal drug ​possession. Police last week found Hassan in possession of cannabidiol, or CBD, and a substance that »»»

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France24 12.04. 06:26

The Observers - Orban's opponents targeted by AI-driven disinformation ahead of Hungary's elections

The campaign for Hungary’s April 12 elections has been marred by disinformation. Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s party, Fidesz, has deployed a series of outrageous AI-generated videos to target his main rival Peter Magyar and his Tisza party, while a vast campaign orchestrated by fake accounts has em»»»

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France24 12.04. 06:26

An Orban loss in Hungary’s election could be the turning point Putin fears

Hungary's legislative elections on Sunday are being closely watched in Moscow. Prime Minister Viktor Orban has long been Russian President Vladimir Putin's closest ally within the European Union, and a victory for the opposition Tisza party led by Peter Magyar could undermine the Kremlin's influenc»»»

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BNE 12.04. 06:15

Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»

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UPI 12.04. 03:05

Judge strikes down 158-year-old ban on home distilling of spirits - UPI.com

The federal judge upheld a ruling that a Reconstruction-era federal ban on home distilling of alcoholic spirits because they could be difficult to tax is unconstitutional. File Photo by BIllie Jean Shaw/UPI April 11 (UPI) -- A federal judge upheld a previous ruling that that a Reconstruction-era fe»»»

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Al Awsat 11.04. 17:08

US-Iran Direct Talks Begin in Pakistan as War’s Fragile Ceasefire Holds

The United States and Iran began face-to-face negotiations Saturday in Pakistan, days after a fragile, two-week ceasefire was announced, as the war that has killed thousands of people and shaken global markets entered its seventh week. The White House confirmed the direct nature of the talks. Iran'»»»

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RT 11.04. 17:08

How Ukrainian spies are allegedly working against Hungary’s Viktor Orban

Behind Vladimir Zelensky’s public feud with Viktor Orban, the arrest of two suspected spies in Budapest adds to claims that the Ukrainian leader is waging a shadow campaign to take out the Hungarian prime minister. Read more Battle for Hungary: How the Russiagate blueprint has been unleashed agains»»»

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The Peninsula 11.04. 13:11

In Europe first, Netherlands to allow Teslas to self-drive

The Hague: In a first for Europe, the Netherlands is poised to allow Tesla owners to use their car's self-driving feature -- as long as they are in the vehicle and keeping a watchful eye over it. The country's RDW agency for roadworthiness certifications said in a statement late Friday: "Thanks to »»»

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Al Awsat 11.04. 12:56

In Europe First, Netherlands to Allow Teslas to Self-Drive

In a first for Europe, the Netherlands is poised to allow Tesla owners to use their car's self-driving feature -- as long as they are in the vehicle and keeping a watchful eye over it. The country's RDW agency for roadworthiness certifications said in a statement late Friday: "Thanks to the type ap»»»

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Al Awsat 11.04. 12:44

From Boston to Denver, US Drivers Cut Back as Iran War Pushes Fuel Costs Higher

Boston resident Pat Ouedraogo has cut longer-distance trips, while aspiring law student Skyler Burke drives extra miles to avoid pricier gasoline pumps closer to home. In Houston, auto broker David Wright has switched from a gas-guzzling race car to an all-electric vehicle. These struggles are bein»»»

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