BPI Real Estate: uncertainty returning to housing market
BPI Real Estate warns that uncertainty is returning to Poland’s housing market, as contractors raise prices and developers prepare for higher costs. Geopolitical tensions, especially in the Middle East, may push construction offers up by a few percent. Despite this, the company continues expanding »»»
Imperial shipyard sold to build thousands of apartments
Develia has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire the former Imperial Shipyard site in Gdańsk for about pln 550 million. The deal includes 100% of shares in Stocznia Cesarska Development, which controls the site, as well as repayment of the project company’s loans. The project will be a large m»»»
OKAM Capital plans to hand over 1,000 apartments in 2026
OKAM Capital plans to deliver around 1,000 apartments in 2026, focusing on large, mixed-use projects in Warsaw, Łódź, and Katowice. Its flagship development, FSO Park in Warsaw, will transform a 60-hectare former industrial site into a new district with housing, services, schools, and a 10-hectare »»»
93 year-old hotelier surprises with new project
Adrian Zecha, a 93-year-old legend of luxury hospitality and founder of brands like Aman and Regent Hotels, is launching a new project: Azuma Farm Koiwai in Japan, opening on April 23, 2026. The resort in Iwate blends traditional rural Japanese culture, nature, and “quiet luxury” — a concept Zecha »»»
Return of speed cameras is assumed to help municipal police
Since 2016, municipal police in Poland have been banned from using speed cameras. The Ministerstwo Infrastruktury addressed proposals to restore these powers after questions from left-wing MPs. The ban followed criticism that local authorities used mobile cameras mainly to raise revenue rather than»»»
Forest Week Opens in Bulgaria, PM Likens Care for Forests to Care for Democracy
Bulgaria marked the start of its annual Forest Week on Monday, with Prime Minister Andrey Gurov drawing a parallel between the care of forests and the care of democracy. Speaking at the opening ceremony at a forestry enterprise near Yundola in the Rhodope mountains, the Prime Minister said, "The fo»»»
National Office of Handicrafts to attend Paris Antiques & Gifts Fair, Sep. 10-14
Tunis, April 6, 2026 (WAT) — The National Office of Handicrafts will take part in the International Antiques and Gifts Fair in Paris from September 10 to 14, 2026. , 2026.According to a statement issued Monday, this participation is part of the 2026...»»»
Video: Inside Hezbollah’s Taybe Ambush Where Israeli Troops Fled, Leaving Vehicles Behind
A newly released video by Hezbollah Military Media documents a large-scale ambush in which Israeli soldiers ran away in a failed advance attempt in the southern Lebanese town of Taybe. The footage captures the area targeted during the March 28 operation, beginning with heavy rocket barrages and sus»»»
US Could Use Rescue of Pilots as Cover to Steal Iranian Uranium - Iranian Foreign Ministry
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran believes that US attempt to save its pilots could have been cover to steal Iranian uranium, it failed, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said on Monday. "The fact that it could have been a deceptive maneuver in order to steal enriched uranium cannot be ignore»»»
ADB to provide $28.2 million grant to support Kyrgyzstan in emergency situations - | 24.KG
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide a $28.2 million grant to support Kyrgyzstan in emergency situations. A draft law ratifying the relevant agreement has been submitted to the Zhogorku Kenesh for consideration. According to the draft agreement, the funds will be allocated through two mech»»»
Trees being planted at sites of eight reclaimed cemeteries in Osh - | 24.KG
Landscaping work is underway at eight former cemeteries in Osh that underwent reclamation last year. Young trees are being planted on their grounds. Azamat Sovetbek uulu, head of the Osh Landscaping and Greenery Plant, told 24.kg news agency that his company is responsible for four sites. A total o»»»
Israel Says to Boost Production of Arrow Missile Interceptors
Israel's defense ministry on Monday said it plans to accelerate production of Arrow missile interceptors, as it fights a war with Iran. The announcement came after questions emerged in the international media over how long Israel's interceptor stocks would last, with some analysts pointing to short»»»
Iran Says US Airman Rescue May Have Been Cover to ‘Steal Enriched Uranium’
Iran's foreign ministry said on Monday that a US operation to rescue a downed airman may have been a cover to "steal enriched uranium" from the country. On Sunday, President Donald Trump said the US recovered a second crew member of an F-15E that went down over Iran on Friday in what he called a "d»»»
Media Review: April 6
POLITICS With early parliamentary elections in Bulgaria two weeks away, the possibility of a coalition between two of the highest-ranked political entities in public opinion polls, Progressive Bulgaria and Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB), is discussed in a comment by political ana»»»
Interior Ministry Receives Over 1,000 Election Violation Reports, 183 Detained
As of 8:30 a.m. on Monday, a total of 1,042 reports of violations of the election process have been received, and 183 people have been detained, Deputy Interior Minister Ivan Anchev said at a briefing of the Coordination Council for the preparation of the early parliamentary elections. He noted tha»»»
Election Adviser Nusheva Says Printed Ballots Start Reaching Regional Governors for Snap Vote
Printed ballots for the upcoming snap parliamentary elections began to reach regional governors on Monday, with the Ministry of Interior securing both the handover process and the polling premises, elections adviser Vanya Nusheva said at a regular briefing of the Elections Coordination Council. Nus»»»
Year-Round Outdoor Mineral Pool and Connection with Nature Are among Highlights of Experiences at Emar Spa Hotel
Emar Spa Hotel in Sapareva Banya has established itself as one of the region’s most popular vacation destinations with its blend of modern elegance, comfort, and authentic Bulgarian hospitality, attracting guests with its mineral water, tranquility, and personalized service, Vesela Vaseva of the ho»»»
Tourism: Tour guides denounce “abrupt” increase in entry fees to historical sites for tourists
Tunis, April 6 (TAP) — The National Union of Independent Tour Guides on Monday voiced strong discontent over what it described as the “sudden and unanticipated” increase in entry fees for foreign visitors to historical sites and monuments.The hike...»»»
Trade Minister highlights COMESA strategy for AfCFTA implementation
Tunis, April 6, 2026 (WAT) — Minister of Trade and Export Development Samir Obeid underscored the importance of the strategy developed by COMESA to implement the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement, calling it a crucial step...»»»
Flooding kills three in southern Russia
Moscow, Russia: Flooding sparked by heavy rains killed three people in southern Russia, the emergencies ministry said Monday, adding that 4,000 people had been evacuated with search and rescue efforts ongoing. Social media videos showed flooded villages and highways engulfed by water in Russia's Da»»»
'I have two Outlooks and neither one is working': How Artemis II Crew battled tech glitches in space
Houston, we have trouble with Outlook. It turns out that even when you’re hurtling toward the moon at thousands of miles per hour, you still can’t escape Outlook. The 'oh same' moment Bluesky user Niki Grayson caught it: A clip of Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman dealing with the kind of tech supp»»»
PM: Top priority given to securing funding to meet essential needs
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Sunday, April 5th, 2026, that the government attaches great importance to securing adequate financing to meet the state’s essential needs, along with enhancing partnerships with the business community, improving services and implementing a balanced fiscal pol»»»
Jovanic: Individual from group of migrants attempted diversion
BELGRADE - Military Security Agency chief Djuro Jovanic said on Sunday Serbian security agencies had carried out a successful action in the territory of the Kanjiza municipality, northern Serbia, where a large quantity of explosives had been found near the Turkish Stream international gas pipeline,»»»
Kyrgyz Tuusu Publishing House undergoes transformation - | 24.KG
Kyrgyz Tuusu Publishing House is launching large-scale changes — from a major building renovation to transition to digital broadcasting. In the near future, a unified online platform will be introduced, bringing together all publications within the holding. Speaking at the roundtable «When Will Chi»»»
Border guard falls from vehicle on mountain road in Leilek - | 24.KG
A road accident involving a serviceman of Leilek border detachment occurred on April 4 along Ak-Suu—Razzakov road, the State Border Service of Kyrgyzstan reported. At around 8:30 a.m., private N.D.N. (22, conscripted in autumn 2025) fell out of the back of a service vehicle, an UAZ pickup truck. Th»»»
Vietnam parliament convenes to confirm new state leaders
Hanoi, Vietnam: Lawmakers in Vietnam re-elected Tran Thanh Man as chairman of the National Assembly on Monday, giving him a second term as head of the country's top legislative body. The appointment came as deputies opened a new session in which they will confirm other top state leaders including t»»»
AirAsia X to raise fares, cut capacity over Mideast war
Kuala Lumpur: Southeast Asia's largest low-cost carrier AirAsia X said Monday it was raising ticket prices and cutting routes to cushion the impact of the war on Iran, but stressed demand for flights remained high. The Malaysia-based no-frills airline said about 10 percent of its overall flights ha»»»
‘We vote, we decide’: Kerala officials join Gen-Z music video to motivate young voters
Kerala’s electoral officers have taken an unusual but lively approach to encourage youth participation in the upcoming Assembly elections. Chief Electoral Officer Rathan U Kelkar and Thiruvananthapuram District Collector Anu Kumari starred in a vibrant Gen-Z themed music video designed to connect w»»»
Dubai firms are offering rent cuts, cash allowances, free exposure for small businesses– How to apply
Dubai: Dubai’s business community is stepping in to support smaller enterprises amid the war. Businesses are navigating a difficult operating environment marked by rising oil prices, a slowdown in tourism flows, supply chain disruptions, and softer consumer demand. While activity in areas such as t»»»
Negotiations on Ukraine Currently on Pause, US Has Lots of Other Things to Do - Kremlin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The negotiation process on Ukraine currently still on pause, as the United States has lots of other things to do, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday. "As for the negotiation process, yes, it is still on pause, the Americans have a lot of other things to do, it is clea»»»
Fire breaks out at clothing warehouse in Sharjah’s industrial area; emergency teams respond
Sharjah Civil Defence teams, supported by specialised units from Sharjah Police General Headquarters, are tackling an accidental fire that broke out in a clothing warehouse in Industrial Area 10 on Monday. Authorities said the incident was reported at 12.51pm, prompting an immediate response from e»»»
Defense Minister: Bulgaria Takes No Military Commitments Under Ukraine Security Deal
Acting Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov has stated that Bulgaria is not taking on any military obligations under the ten-year security cooperation agreement with Ukraine, addressing concerns raised in public and political debate. He made the comments in an interview with Bulgarian National Radio r»»»
Oil Prices Fall on US-Iran Receiving Peace Proposal
Oil prices fell more than $2 in choppy trade on Monday, as investors awaited clarity on the status of talks between the US and Iran and remained wary about sustained supply losses due to shipping disruptions. Brent crude futures fell $1.92, or 1.76%, to $107.11 a barrel at 1037 GMT. US West Texas I»»»
Iran Guards Say Preparing Plan for New Order in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they are completing preparations to enforce new operating conditions in the Strait of Hormuz, which has been all but shut since the war with the United States and Israel began. The Guards naval forces said in a post on X Sunday that the IRGC naval force is completin»»»
Raid Hits Beirut’s Southern Suburbs as Israel Says Striking Hezbollah
An Israeli strike hit Beirut's southern suburbs on Monday as Israel's army said it was targeting Hezbollah, with the raid sending a large plume of smoke billowing across the skyline. The state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported the strike on the Hezbollah stronghold, which has been largely emp»»»
Iran and US Receive Draft Proposal for 45-day Ceasefire, Tehran Says Formulated its Response
Iran and the United States have received a draft proposal that calls for a 45-day ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to try and find a way to end the war, two Mideast officials have told The Associated Press. The proposal comes from Egyptian, Pakistani and Turkish mediators working»»»
Romanian entrepreneurial index hits 3-year low amid widespread business pessimism
Romania’s 2026 Entrepreneurial Index has dropped to its lowest level in three years, signalling a climate of widespread pessimism and distrust among the local business community. A combination of stifling bureaucracy, high taxation, and restricted access to finance has created a bleak outlook for t»»»
Russian Forces Strike Ukrainian Tactical Missiles Workshops and Energy Infrastructure
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Armed Forces have struck a workshop producing control systems and components for operational-tactical missiles, as well as energy infrastructure used in the interests of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday. "Operational-tactical av»»»
Lee expresses regret over drone flights by individuals into N. Korea - UPI.com
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, seen here speaking at a Cabinet meeting on Monday, expressed regret over drone flights by individuals into North Korea. Pool Photo by Yonhap President Lee Jae Myung on Monday expressed regret over drone flights by individuals into North Korea, saying that such »»»
Head of spy agency tells lawmakers that N. Korean leader's daughter appears to be his successor - UPI.com
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's daughter Ju Ae appears to be next in line to succeed her father, South Korea's spy chief told lawmakers Monday. In this March image, Ju Ae is seen test-firing a pistol at a munitions factory. Photo by KCNA/UPI | License Photo North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's daugh»»»
Syria advances preparations for People’s Assembly elections in Hasakah
Damascus, April 6 (SANA) — The Higher Committee for People’s Assembly Elections is holding “intensive consultations” in Damascus, April 6 (SANA) — The Higher Committee for People’s Assembly Elections is holding “intensive consultations” in Hasakah with the presidential team tasked with implementing»»»
150 seven-story buildings under construction near Kant under mortgage program - | 24.KG
The State Mortgage Company has begun implementing a new residential complex project near Kant town in Chui region, the company reported. The project provides for the construction of 150 seven-story buildings, with a total of 5,250 apartments. The completion of the facilities is scheduled for 2027. »»»
Kyrgyzstan and Germany develop investment cooperation in pharmaceutical sector - | 24.KG
Meerimbek Koichumanov, Deputy Head of the National Investment Agency of Kyrgyzstan, met with representatives of the German company Lenus Health GmbH, led by Sam Azimi, and the German Global Trade Forum Berlin, including Eberhard J. Trempel, Head of China Forum Berlin, and Natallia Lenchanka, Repres»»»
Railway station under construction in Tendik village, Naryn region - | 24.KG
A railway station is being built in the village of Tendik, Kochkor district of Naryn region. The state enterprise Kyrgyz Temir Zholu reported. According to the company, the railway station will consist of two floors. All necessary conditions are planned to be created.»»»
“Progressive Bulgaria” Takes First Formal Step Toward Becoming an Official Political Party
The political project “Progressive Bulgaria,” associated with President Rumen Radev’s circle, has officially begun the procedure for forming a new political party, according to an announcement from the coalition. The initiative was accompanied by the release of a founding declaration adopted during»»»
Iranian Missiles Strike Tel Aviv, Inflict Serious Injuries
Iranian missiles hit 20 locations in central ‘Israel’ on Monday, with a direct strike on a building in the settlement of Tel Aviv triggering air-raid sirens across the city and its suburbs. Israeli media acknowledged that explosive warheads fell in several areas inside Tel Aviv and its suburbs, inc»»»
Citigroup Pushes Back Fed Rate Cut Timeline After Strong Job Numbers
Citigroup has pushed back its Fed rate-cut timeline, citing unexpectedly strong US job gains and persistent inflation risks. The Wall Street brokerage now expects a total of 75 basis points of rate cuts in September, October and December instead of June, July and September, according to a note»»»
Dollar Steady as Traders Weigh Escalating Iran War, Ceasefire Hopes
The dollar was steady on Monday, while the yen flirted with the crucial 160 per dollar level, as nervous investors took stock of the escalating Iran war, with all eyes on the latest deadline from US President Donald Trump to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. In an expletive-laden Easter Sunday social me»»»
Another Turkish-Owned Ship Has Crossed Hormuz Strait, Says Minister
A third Turkish-owned ship has crossed the war-torn Strait of Hormuz, Türkiye’s Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said on Monday. Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, a key global waterway, since the US-Israeli strikes on Iran started on February 28 set off the Middle East conflict and sent g»»»