Djibouti’s President Ismail Omar Guelleh, who has ruled the strategically positioned Horn of Africa state since 1999, is expected to readily defeat his only challenger in Friday’s election, and secure a sixth term in office. »»»

Dubai: There’s a refreshing lack of cynicism when Regé-Jean Page talks about his love for a good romantic comedy and and that’s exactly what drew him to it You, Me & Tuscany, out in UAE cinemas today on April 9. “My initial reaction was relief at reading a romantic comedy that cared about the roman»»»

Europe risks undermining its energy security and industrial competitiveness due to insufficient electricity grid capacity, with at least 120 GW of planned renewable projects facing delays, according to a report by Ember published on April 1. »»»

Europe risks undermining its energy security and industrial competitiveness due to insufficient electricity grid capacity, with at least 120 GW of planned renewable projects facing delays, according to a report by Ember published on April 1. »»»

Europe risks undermining its energy security and industrial competitiveness due to insufficient electricity grid capacity, with at least 120 GW of planned renewable projects facing delays, according to a report by Ember published on April 1. »»»

Europe risks undermining its energy security and industrial competitiveness due to insufficient electricity grid capacity, with at least 120 GW of planned renewable projects facing delays, according to a report by Ember published on April 1. »»»

Europe risks undermining its energy security and industrial competitiveness due to insufficient electricity grid capacity, with at least 120 GW of planned renewable projects facing delays, according to a report by Ember published on April 1. »»»

Europe risks undermining its energy security and industrial competitiveness due to insufficient electricity grid capacity, with at least 120 GW of planned renewable projects facing delays, according to a report by Ember published on April 1. »»»

Europe risks undermining its energy security and industrial competitiveness due to insufficient electricity grid capacity, with at least 120 GW of planned renewable projects facing delays, according to a report by Ember published on April 1. »»»

Europe risks undermining its energy security and industrial competitiveness due to insufficient electricity grid capacity, with at least 120 GW of planned renewable projects facing delays, according to a report by Ember published on April 1. »»»

Europe risks undermining its energy security and industrial competitiveness due to insufficient electricity grid capacity, with at least 120 GW of planned renewable projects facing delays, according to a report by Ember published on April 1. »»»

More than a month after being hit by an explosion, the Arctic Metagaz, a liquid natural gas (LNG) carrier belonging to Russia’s "shadow fleet", is adrift in the Mediterranean following a failed Libyan towing operation. The incident underscores the risks and crisis management challenges posed by the»»»

A Russian hacking group called Fancy Bear used poorly-protected Wi-Fi routers to hack into governments, the FBI said. File Photo by Sascha Steinbach/EPA April 8 (UPI) -- A Russian hacking group financed by the spy agency GRU managed a large-scale campaign to steal information about militaries and g»»»

Italy summoned the Israeli ambassador on Wednesday to demand an explanation over shots fired at an Italian convoy in a UN mission in Lebanon, the foreign minister said, warning Israeli forces had "no authority to touch" Rome's troops. The UN peacekeeping force, known as UNIFIL, is stationed in sout»»»

Dubai: Etihad Airways will launch seasonal flights to Dhaka from June 26, strengthening travel, trade and cargo links between the UAE and Bangladesh. The four-times weekly service will run until October 24, connecting Abu Dhabi with Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, and is aimed at meeting st»»»

TradeIranIs Iran cashing in millions from Strait of Hormuz blockade?Nik MartinAn Iranian lawmaker claims Tehran is quietly charging tankers up to $2 million for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The move threatens to turn the key waterway into a high-stakes toll booth. https://p.dw.com/p/5»»»

Giuseppe Carella, with more than 25 years of international business experience, assumes the position of Country Manager of Nestlé Romania on April 1, 2026. Over the course of his career, Giuseppe has built a strong track record in bringing Nestlé’s mission to life, driving innovations for local con»»»

The euro zone's private sector expansion weakened sharply in March as the Middle East war drove up energy costs and disrupted supply chains, with overall demand - a key gauge for economic health - falling for the first time in ‌eight months, a survey showed on Tuesday. The S&P Global euro zone Comp»»»

Throughout the war in Gaza, France maintained that its exports of military equipment to Israel were solely for defensive purposes or intended for re-export to other countries. A new report by two pro-Palestinian groups argues that French firms&»»»

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni concluded a two-day tour of the Persian Gulf on April 4, meeting the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates in an effort to shore up Italy's energy security as Iranian attacks on Gulf states and the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz push»»»

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni concluded a two-day tour of the Persian Gulf on April 4, meeting the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates in an effort to shore up Italy's energy security as Iranian attacks on Gulf states and the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz push»»»

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni concluded a two-day tour of the Persian Gulf on April 4, meeting the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates in an effort to shore up Italy's energy security as Iranian attacks on Gulf states and the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz push»»»

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni concluded a two-day tour of the Persian Gulf on April 4, meeting the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates in an effort to shore up Italy's energy security as Iranian attacks on Gulf states and the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz push»»»

The driver of a high-speed TGV train was killed and 13 people were injured on Tuesday morning when the train collided with a truck in the Pas-de-Calais region. A French high-speed train crashed into a truck at a crossing in northern France on Tuesday, killing the driver of the TGV and critically in»»»

Faced with the very real prospect of defeat in Sunday’s parliamentary elections, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has built his campaign around cheap and secure energy and outspoken opposition to EU support for Ukraine. An alleged plot to blow up a pipeline bringing Russian gas into Hungary – »»»

Following the promotion of more Greek destinations in Northern Italy by the Greek National Tourism Organization – which participated in two professional workshops organized by the airports of Venice and Verona on March 24 and 25 – a new direct flight is to connect Karpathos with Verona this summer.»»»

Sofia's Medical University has reaffirmed its position as a leading scientific and educational centre with strong public impact, Rector Prof. Boycho Landzhov said at a ceremony marking the university's research and teaching activities on International Health Day. He noted that the university ranked»»»

Boyanka Yankova, the top-of-the-list candidate of the Treti Mart (March 3) coalition in Stara Zagora 27th Constituency, paid homage to the freedom-fighter Captain Petko Voyvoda and met with local craftsmen in the Rhodope Mountains, the coalition said. This visit is both a tribute to history and a m»»»

Doha, Qatar: HE Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al-Nuaimi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, met with HE Paolo Toschi, Ambassador of the Italian Republic to the State of Qatar, in the presence of Dr. Batoul Hashem Al-Sayed, Director of the Higher Education Institutions Affairs»»»

QPearl – CycleOne stood out among finalists from Germany, Spain, and Finland. The evaluation was conducted by an international panel of experts, who assessed the product in terms of innovation, sustainability, and relevance to today’s market. This achievement places Romania at the forefront of glob»»»

Tunis, April 7 (TAP) - The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Centre (CCIC) is organising a business mission to PLAST 2026- the International Exhibition for plastics and rubber industries due next June 8-11 in Milan, Italy. Participating...»»»

HEADLINES Tuesday’s media coverage focuses on the election campaign, with particular attention on the continued absence of a major leaders’ debate, police action against vote-buying, and rising fuel costs. Of note was the death of singer, composer and poet Mihail Belchev. SNAP ELECTIONS Mediapool.b»»»

Industry specialists say these cost increases could lead companies to reassess their fit-out budgets, which in practice translates into postponing new projects or reducing their scale. At the same time, more and more companies are turning to optimized solutions—reusing existing furniture, phased pu»»»

Oradea Airport officially inaugurated a direct flight to Milan-Bergamo, the Bihor County Council reported.According to the same source, the new route, operated by Wizz Air, will have two weekly flights on Mondays and Fridays, offering passengers convenient options for both city-break trips and busi»»»

Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, Abdel Hamid Aldabaiba, attended the opening of the 2026 Military Intelligence Chiefs Conference for the Sahel and Mediterranean countries, held in Tripoli today. Also present were Undersecretary of the Ministry of Defence, Major General »»»

Gulf energy markets faced widespread disruption on Sunday as Saudi Arabia applied record oil premiums and Qatar declared Force Majeure on a portion of its gas exports following Iranian attacks that also damaged infrastructure in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, even as Iraq attempted to resume »»»

Milan, Italy: Atalanta are firmly in contention for next season's Champions League after beating lowly Lecce 3-0 Monday April 6, 2026, and creeping to within five points of Serie A's top four. Goals from Giorgio Scalvini, Lecce old boy Nikola Krstovic and Giacomo Raspadori gave seventh-placed Atala»»»

Tunis, April 6 (TAP)- A consular team travelled Sunday to Santa Croce Camerina, Ragusa (southern Italy) to provide services to Tunisian expatriates in the city. The massively attended event was an opportunity to listen to the concerns and proposals...»»»

A political dispute in Bulgaria has recently centered on the bilateral security cooperation agreement with Ukraine, after criticism emerged over its signing without prior approval from the National Assembly. The document, concluded by the caretaker government, became a focal point in the election d»»»

Romania-based Banca Transilvania is taking another step in its international approach with a financing of over €50 million for the Hampton by Hilton Venice Isola Nuova. Granted through BT Italy Branch, the loan is intended to refinance the hotel’s development costs. For Banca Transilvania, this rep»»»

US investment bank Goldman Sachs says we are facing the “worst oil crisis in history” as a result of the shut down of Gulf state hydrocarbon exports. A Goldman Sachs report represents an upgrade in the severity of the cris»»»

US investment bank Goldman Sachs says we are facing the “worst oil crisis in history” as a result of the shut down of Gulf state hydrocarbon exports. A Goldman Sachs report represents an upgrade in the severity of the cris»»»

US investment bank Goldman Sachs says we are facing the “worst oil crisis in history” as a result of the shut down of Gulf state hydrocarbon exports. A Goldman Sachs report represents an upgrade in the severity of the cris»»»

US investment bank Goldman Sachs says we are facing the “worst oil crisis in history” as a result of the shut down of Gulf state hydrocarbon exports. A Goldman Sachs report represents an upgrade in the severity of the cris»»»

US investment bank Goldman Sachs says we are facing the “worst oil crisis in history” as a result of the shut down of Gulf state hydrocarbon exports. A Goldman Sachs report represents an upgrade in the severity of the cris»»»

US investment bank Goldman Sachs says we are facing the “worst oil crisis in history” as a result of the shut down of Gulf state hydrocarbon exports. A Goldman Sachs report represents an upgrade in the severity of the cris»»»

US investment bank Goldman Sachs says we are facing the “worst oil crisis in history” as a result of the shut down of Gulf state hydrocarbon exports. A Goldman Sachs report represents an upgrade in the severity of the cris»»»

US investment bank Goldman Sachs says we are facing the “worst oil crisis in history” as a result of the shut down of Gulf state hydrocarbon exports. A Goldman Sachs report represents an upgrade in the severity of the cris»»»

US investment bank Goldman Sachs says we are facing the “worst oil crisis in history” as a result of the shut down of Gulf state hydrocarbon exports. A Goldman Sachs report represents an upgrade in the severity of the cris»»»

US investment bank Goldman Sachs says we are facing the “worst oil crisis in history” as a result of the shut down of Gulf state hydrocarbon exports. A Goldman Sachs report represents an upgrade in the severity of the cris»»»