Al Awsat 14m

Dollar Set for Weekly Gain on Stalled US-Iran Talks and Middle East Uncertainty

The dollar was on track for its first weekly gain in three weeks on Friday in broadly muted trading, as stalled peace negotiations between the US and Iran dampened hopes for an immediate easing of Middle East tensions. While Lebanon and Israel extended their ceasefire for three weeks ahead of its e»»»

english.aawsat.com
Naharnet 14m

Aoun meets Macron in Nicosia on sidelines of European summit

President Joseph Aoun met Friday with French President Emmanuel Macron in Nicosia, on the sidelines of a European summit. European leaders vowed during the summit to do more to de-escalate conflicts in the Middle East, as they prepared for discussions with regional counterparts from Egypt, Lebanon »»»

Bulgarian News Agency 31m

When Someone Begins Doing Their Job, They Get Framed with False Witnesses - CC Leader Vassilev

Reacting to the statement of Interior Ministry's acting Secretary General Georgi Kandev that he had been pressured to step down, Continue the Change (CC) leader Assen Vassilev wrote on Facebook: "Apparently, in Bulgaria, as soon as someone starts doing their job, they immediately try to frame them »»»

bta.bg
Bulgarian News Agency 31m

Ombudsman Backs Proposed Integration of AI in School Curricula

Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva has supported draft amendments to a 2015 ordinance on general education, tabled by the Education Ministry, to officially integrate artificial intelligence and digital literacy into the curriculum from third to twelfth grade, her office said. In her opinion addressed to »»»

bta.bg
Bulgarian News Agency 43m

In Final Ruling, Court Denies Early Release of Drug Trafficker Evelin "Brendo" Banev

The Sofia Appellate Court Friday upheld a decision by a first-instance court to deny the early release of Evelin "Brendo" Banev who is serving a sentence in Sofia for drug trafficking. The early release application was first denied by the Sofia City Court on March 27, 2026. The application was subm»»»

bta.bg
The Peninsula 50m

Spain is 'reliable' NATO member, PM says after reported US ouster threat

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Friday stressed his country was a "reliable member" of NATO, after a report the United States was considering possibly trying to expel Spain over its refusal to support operations in the Middle East war. The Reuters news agency cited an anonymous US official »»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
MIA 1h

Bids invited for supervision of third-phase railway construction to Bulgaria

Skopje, 23 April 2026 (MIA) - A call for tender has been issued to select supervision services for the third phase of the railway to Bulgaria, and in about ten days a call for tender to select a contractor should also be issued, which will allow work on the ground to begin during the summer, Deputy»»»

mia.mk
MIA 1h

Bozhinovska at Delphi Economic Forum: Country positioning itself as regional energy hub

Skopje, 23 April 2026 (MIA) - Minister of Energy, Mining, and Mineral Resources Sanja Bozhinovska participated Thursday in the Engineering the Infrastructure of Energy Security panel discussion at the Delphi Economic Forum, as part of which high government representatives and energy leaders discuss»»»

mia.mk
MIA 1h

Gashi to host 20th Conference of Presidents/Speakers of Parliaments of Adriatic-Ionian Initiative

Skopje, 23 April 2026 (MIA) - Parliament Speaker Afrim Gashi will host on Friday the 20th Conference of Presidents/Speakers of Parliaments of the Adriatic-Ionian Initiative (AII) held as part of the country’s chairmanship of the AII. The meeting will be attended by presidents, vice‑presidents, and »»»

mia.mk
MIA 1h

Gashi – Ademović: Promoting cooperation and closer ties between North Macedonia and Bosnia and Herzegovina

Skopje, 23 April 2026 (MIA) - Parliament Speaker Afrim Gashi met Thursday with the Chairman of Bosnia and Herzegovina's House of Peoples, Kemal Ademović. Speaker Gashi expressed satisfaction with the excellent relations between the two countries, highlighting the role of Bosniaks in the country and»»»

mia.mk
MIA 1h

Rokas: EU to do everything in its power for Ohrid and Struga to keep UNESCO status

Struga, 23 April 2026 (MIA) - Solid waste management and wastewater treatment are the top priorities through which the European Union will do everything in its power so that Struga and Ohrid keep their UNESCO status, said EU Ambassador Michalis Rokas after a meeting with Struga Mayor Mendi Qyra on »»»

mia.mk
MIA 1h

Mickoski: Fetai to return in Brussels, reshuffle by end of May or in June

Skopje, 23 April 2026 (MIA) - Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski says Arben Fetai will no longer serve as Minister for Good Governance and Transparency, while reiterating that the Government reshuffle will most probably happen by the end of May or the start of June. "We talked a couple of weeks ago »»»

mia.mk
MIA 1h

Mickoski: Work on reforms instead of begging

Skopje, 23 April 2026 (MIA) - Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski says he congratulated Rumen Radev on the win at the parliamentary elections in Bulgaria, highlighting the commitment to dialogue and goodneighborly relations. "I called Radev the next day and congratulated him. The people's will must b»»»

mia.mk
Business-review 1h

Irina Mateescu (Digitalee): “We have our coded way of creating content to match a company’s real business context”

As part of BR’s new interview series with professionals in the Media & Marketing sector, we sat down with Irina Mateescu, Founder at Digitalee, and talked about the agency’s present and future, the expectations for the industry in 2026, the changes that are about to happen, as well as how will AI i»»»

business-review.eu
Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Media Review: April 24

Political developments involving Rumen Radev’s Progressive Bulgaria electoral dominance and Borislav Sarafov’s resignation as acting prosecutor general dominate Friday’s news media, highlighting broader debates on power consolidation and judicial independence in Bulgaria. POLITICS Capital leads wit»»»

bta.bg
Al Awsat 2h

TotalEnergies to Invest in $1.2 Billion Power Project in Kazakhstan

French energy major TotalEnergies on Friday said it would invest in a Kazakhstan-based onshore wind and energy storage project, valued at $1.2 billion, and plans to sell the produced electricity to the country's government under a 25-year agreement signed in 2023. The Mirny project, which is schedu»»»

english.aawsat.com
Gulf News 2h

Is the Iran war depleting US weapons too fast?

The United States’ war effort against Iran is reshaping more than just the Middle East battlefield — it is beginning to test the limits of Washington’s global military readiness. In just over a month of fighting, the US has burned through thousands of high-end missiles and munitions, raising concer»»»

gulfnews.com
Sana 2h

Dollar heads for weekly gain as stalled US–Iran talks support oil and safe-haven demand

Tokyo, April 24 (SANA) The US dollar edged higher on Friday and was set for its first weekly gain in three weeks, as a lack of progress in Washington–Tehran talks weighed on expectations for a near-term easing of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Market analysts, cited by Rueters, said the »»»

sana.sy
Gulf News 3h

Why is April so hot in UAE right now? How long will it last? Summer weather forecast explained

Dubai: Across the UAE, temperatures have surged well above what is typical for April, catching many residents off guard after weeks of surprisingly mild and even cool weather. The mercury has already broken 44°C in parts of the country this week and the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has sign»»»

gulfnews.com
The Peninsula 3h

Qatar to clash with El Salvador in World Cup warm-up in Los Angeles

Doha, Qatar: Qatar will take on El Salvador in an international friendly at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on June 6, the Qatar Football Association announced yesterday, as Al Annabi continue their build-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match forms part of a crucial overseas training camp designed to»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
The Barents Observer 3h

FSB major general Vladimir Shchemelinin appointed to head Russia’s border with ‘difficult Nordic neighbours’

The senior officer, who has been accused by Ukrainian military intelligence of involvement in criminal activities on European territory, has been appointed head of the FSB Border Guard Directorate for Karelia. Vladimir Shchemelinin is the new head of the FSB directorate responsible for guarding the»»»

thebarentsobserver.com
Al Awsat 4h

Norway Plans to Ban Social Media Use by Children Under 16

Norway said on Friday it would present a bill in parliament by year-end to ban children from using social media until they turn 16, making technology companies responsible for the task of age verification. Several European nations seeking to rein in children's ⁠use of social media ⁠after Australia »»»

english.aawsat.com
The Peninsula 4h

Norway to ban social media for under-16s

Oslo: Norway said Friday, April 24, 2026, it will present a bill this year making it the latest country seeking to ban social networks for under 16s, adding that technology companies will be responsible for verifying the age of its users. "We are introducing this legislation because we want a child»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Arab News 4h

Middle East’s swift return to stability ‘in everyone’s interest’: Macron

NICOSIA: French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday it was in “everyone’s interest” for stability to return to the Middle East, as the spillover of the Iran war rattles the global economy. “It is in everyone’s interest for stability to return as soon as possible and for the world’s economies to b»»»

arabnews.com
The Peninsula 4h

Aspire Academy concludes European leg of Workshop Tour

Doha, Qatar: Aspire Academy has completed the European debut of its flagship “Aspire in the World Fellows – The Workshop Tour” in Bucharest, Romania, reinforcing Qatar’s growing role in global youth football development and international sports cooperation. The three-day programme, held from April »»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Actmedia 5h

Sustainable Construction Barometer: 86% of Romanians familiar with sustainable construction concept; EU average 69%

The concept of sustainable construction is familiar to 86% of Romanians, well above the European average of 69%, according to the 2026 edition of the Sustainable Construction Barometer, published on Thursday by the Sustainable Construction Observatory by Saint-Gobain.Globally, awareness of the conc»»»

Actmedia 5h

EP JURI Commission approved report for lifting immunity for European deputy Diana Iovanovici-Sosoaca

The Commission for Juridical Affairs of the European Parliament favorably approved with 17 votes for and a single abstention, the report requesting that the immunity of European deputy Diana Ivanovici Sosoaca be lifted, Brussels sources declared. The report made by European deputy Dominik Tarczynsk»»»

Actmedia 5h

S&D Group in EP voices support for PSD and criticises EPP leader

The Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats (S&D) in the European Parliament (EP) voiced its support for the Social Democratic Party (PSD) in a statement released in Brussels, in which it also criticises European People's Party (EPP) Group leader Manfred Weber, for a "lack of »»»

Arab News 5h

What to know if your flight is canceled amid rising jet fuel costs

Airlines worldwide have begun canceling flights as the war in the Middle East strains jet fuel supplies and pushes up prices — but the disruption doesn’t end there. For travelers, it can mean having to navigate a confusing web of passenger protections that vary widely depending on where they’re fly»»»

arabnews.com
Warsaw Business Journal 5h

Brzoska urges reform

At the European Economic Congress in Katowice, Rafał Brzoska said Poland’s biggest barrier to investment is not access to capital, but slow administrative procedures that delay projects and discourage investors. He argued that projects which can be completed within a year often wait several years f»»»

wbj.pl
Warsaw Business Journal 5h

Apartment demand surges

Poland’s National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management (NFOŚiGW) plans a record PLN 37 billion budget in 2026 to finance the energy transition and environmental projects. A major share will support thermal upgrades to public buildings, including schools and hospitals, alongside tr»»»

wbj.pl
BNE 6h

Central Asia, EU pledge deeper cooperation on water and energy

Central Asian countries and European partners pledged to deepen cooperation on water and energy challenges exacerbated by climate change, officials said at the Regional Ecological Summit 2026 (RES2026). Central Asia is amo»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 6h

Central Asia, EU pledge deeper cooperation on water and energy

Central Asian countries and European partners pledged to deepen cooperation on water and energy challenges exacerbated by climate change, officials said at the Regional Ecological Summit 2026 (RES2026). Central Asia is amo»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 6h

Central Asia, EU pledge deeper cooperation on water and energy

Central Asian countries and European partners pledged to deepen cooperation on water and energy challenges exacerbated by climate change, officials said at the Regional Ecological Summit 2026 (RES2026). Central Asia is amo»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 6h

Central Asia, EU pledge deeper cooperation on water and energy

Central Asian countries and European partners pledged to deepen cooperation on water and energy challenges exacerbated by climate change, officials said at the Regional Ecological Summit 2026 (RES2026). Central Asia is amo»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 6h

Central Asia, EU pledge deeper cooperation on water and energy

Central Asian countries and European partners pledged to deepen cooperation on water and energy challenges exacerbated by climate change, officials said at the Regional Ecological Summit 2026 (RES2026). Central Asia is amo»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 6h

Romanian PM installs interim cabinet, announces reforms after PSD withdrawal

Romania’s Social Democratic Party (PSD) withdrew its six ministers from Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan’s cabinet on April 23, triggering a shift to an interim government and deepening the political standoff at the centre of the ruling coalition, according to a PSD statement. The move comes as the»»»

intellinews.com
Arab News 7h

What to know if your flight is canceled amid rising jet fuel costs

Airlines worldwide have begun canceling flights as the war in the Middle East strains jet fuel supplies and pushes up prices — but the disruption doesn’t end there. For travelers, it can mean having to navigate a confusing web of passenger protections that vary widely depending on where they’re fly»»»

arabnews.com
RT 7h

Canadians prefer joining the EU to getting absorbed by the US. Both options suck

As a Canadian who has spent 17 years working in Europe, I feel qualified to speak on behalf of the few remaining brain cells still on active duty (that would be just 40% of all Canadian neurons, according to a recent poll): Canada has zero interest in joining the European Union. All some Canadians »»»

rt.com
Gulf News 8h

EU approves a $106 billion loan package to help Ukraine after Hungary lifts veto

Brussels: The European Union on Thursday approved a 90-billion-euro ($106-billion) loan package to help Ukraine meet its economic and military needs for two years after oil began flowing through a key pipeline to Hungary and Slovakia, ending months of political deadlock. The EU also approved a new »»»

gulfnews.com
France24 11h

Business - With travel chaos looming, Brittany Ferries vows no price hikes

With a summer of travel chaos looming for many European holidaymakers, one ferry operator is promising smooth sailing. Christophe Mathieu, CEO of Brittany Ferries, tells France 24 the line has enough supplies of maritime fuels to last the season, and vows not to raise ticket prices despite the glob»»»

france24.com
BNE 11h

Trump’s Iran gambit leaves APAC region ‘Quad’ dead in the water

For years, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue - the so-called “Quad” linking the United States, Australia, India and Japan - has been presented as a cornerstone of Indo-Pacific stability. The Quad was never a formal allia»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 11h

Trump’s Iran gambit leaves APAC region ‘Quad’ dead in the water

For years, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue - the so-called “Quad” linking the United States, Australia, India and Japan - has been presented as a cornerstone of Indo-Pacific stability. The Quad was never a formal allia»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 11h

Trump’s Iran gambit leaves APAC region ‘Quad’ dead in the water

For years, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue - the so-called “Quad” linking the United States, Australia, India and Japan - has been presented as a cornerstone of Indo-Pacific stability. The Quad was never a formal allia»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 11h

Trump’s Iran gambit leaves APAC region ‘Quad’ dead in the water

For years, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue - the so-called “Quad” linking the United States, Australia, India and Japan - has been presented as a cornerstone of Indo-Pacific stability. The Quad was never a formal allia»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 11h

Trump’s Iran gambit leaves APAC region ‘Quad’ dead in the water

For years, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue - the so-called “Quad” linking the United States, Australia, India and Japan - has been presented as a cornerstone of Indo-Pacific stability. The Quad was never a formal allia»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 11h

Trump’s Iran gambit leaves APAC region ‘Quad’ dead in the water

For years, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue - the so-called “Quad” linking the United States, Australia, India and Japan - has been presented as a cornerstone of Indo-Pacific stability. The Quad was never a formal allia»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 11h

Trump’s Iran gambit leaves APAC region ‘Quad’ dead in the water

For years, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue - the so-called “Quad” linking the United States, Australia, India and Japan - has been presented as a cornerstone of Indo-Pacific stability. The Quad was never a formal allia»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 11h

Trump’s Iran gambit leaves APAC region ‘Quad’ dead in the water

For years, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue - the so-called “Quad” linking the United States, Australia, India and Japan - has been presented as a cornerstone of Indo-Pacific stability. The Quad was never a formal allia»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 11h

Trump’s Iran gambit leaves APAC region ‘Quad’ dead in the water

For years, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue - the so-called “Quad” linking the United States, Australia, India and Japan - has been presented as a cornerstone of Indo-Pacific stability. The Quad was never a formal allia»»»

intellinews.com