Control bodies of the General Labour Inspectorate Executive Agency identified 163 workers without employment contracts during 1,011 inspections carried out over the course of a single week, the agency said in a press release on Friday. The largest number of violations were found in the sectors of f»»»

Today in Spain, a 25-year-old woman named Noelia Castillo is scheduled to undergo euthanasia. Born into a dysfunctional family in Barcelona, Noelia spent her childhood in shelters and fell victim to gang rape in 2022. This trauma resulted in severe clinical depression, and she attempted suicide twi»»»

Washington, United States: The US Senate moved Friday to end a budget standoff that has forced thousands of airport security staff to work without pay and caused long delays at airports. A lapse in government funding has left Transportation Security Administration (TSA) staff -- who screen passenge»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov announced that Kyrgyzstan has, for the first time in its history, begun printing its national currency, the som. According to him, the country previously ordered banknote production abroad, incurring additional costs. Now, Kyrgyzstan has reached a level that al»»»

Beishe Satygulov, head of the Department for Regulated Sectors at the Antimonopoly Regulation Service under the Ministry of Economy of Kyrgyzstan, stated that the fuel and lubricants market in Kyrgyzstan remains stable. Since the beginning of 2026, fuel prices had decreased by up to 3 soms per lite»»»

The turnaround involved more than 700 specific maintenance works, catalyst replacement in six main units, checks on around 900 pieces of equipment (static, dynamic, and electrical), and inspections and testing of nearly 1,200 pipelines. Another objective successfully completed during the turnaround»»»

BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Mladen Ma»»»

Lübeck, Germany: A humpback whale stranded on Germany's Baltic Sea coast since early this week has freed itself and swum into deeper waters, rescuers said Friday. A flotilla of vessels were following the weakened animal at a distance, hoping to help guide it into the North Sea and toward the Atlant»»»

Entrepreneurial ambition, backed by long-term investment and execution, defined Carmistin’s trajectory in recent years. This was recognised at the Business Review Awards 2026, where Justin Paraschiv, Founder & President of Carmistin The Food Company, was named Entrepreneur of the Year – award power»»»

Abu Dhabi: Hotel owners in Al Ain are being offered financial incentives to upgrade their properties, as authorities step up efforts to boost the region’s appeal as a tourist destination. The scheme, launched by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, aims to improve the quality of hotel»»»

BusinessGlobal issuesIran war: Is another 1970s‑style oil crisis looming?Insa WredeSupply disruptions, high prices, nervous markets — the war in Iran brings back memories of the oil crises of the 1970s. Back then, many economies plunged into stagflation. How bad is the current crisis? https://p.dw.»»»

Larisa Shustikova, head of the Department for Regulated Sectors at the Antimonopoly Regulation Service under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan, told 24.kg news agency that the rise in fuel prices in Kyrgyzstan is seasonal and primarily driven by increased demand in Russia, as well »»»

War between Israel and Hezbollah is pushing Lebanon's fragile state and society towards breaking point, straining sectarian and political faultlines as Shi'ite Muslims are displaced and enmity deepens between the Iran-backed group and its opponents. Of all Lebanon's many crises since a 1975-90 civi»»»

The Bishkek City Court has upheld the verdict in the high-profile Kempir-Abad case involving 22 activists, politicians, and journalists, leaving the lower court’s decision unchanged. Following closing arguments and final statements by the defendants, the court retired to deliberate and delivered a »»»

By Sarah Tarek For the past few decades, many have claimed that the Egyptian government had not made enough effort to ensure the protection of basic human rights for Egyptian citizens, such as providing a good standard of living and education, as well as protecting minority rights. During the last »»»

Friday’s media coverage focuses on the fallout from the Advocate General’s opinion in the case involving caretaker PM Andrey Gurov and his removal as deputy governor of the Bulgarian National Bank, election-related police actions ahead of the April 19 vote, and the economic spillover from the Middl»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Thursday evening Pristina's PM Albin Kurti would visit French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday to make two requests, including a withdrawal of KFOR troops from the Ground Safety Zone (GSZ) in the north of the Kosovo-Metohija province. Vucic p»»»

New guide highlights precautions, alerts, and responsible behaviour. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, in collaboration with the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority, has released the Safety and Awareness Guide for Workers. The guide covers key topics such as»»»

Burgas Airport is opening this year’s summer tourist season with an expanded flight program, new strategic routes, and increased frequencies on established lines, the airport announced. This year, passengers will have access to over 70 direct destinations, reinforcing the airport’s role as a key ai»»»

The AI-driven change is an inevitable part of people’s lives, but humans must be at its beginning and end, said Maria Mincheva, Deputy Chair of the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry during the conference “From Social Dialogue to Action: The Path of a Just Digital Transition”. The forum was»»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev participated in an expanded meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council. The meeting was held on March 27 in Shymkent as part of his working visit to Kazakhstan. The meeting was attended by the heads of government of the Eu»»»

South Africa announced Thursday that it has been excluded from the G7 summit in France this June, sparking tensions with the United States. Initially blaming Washington for pressure on Paris, Pretoria later backtracked, emphasising ongoing diplomatic engagement. South Africa said on Thursday it has»»»

In this edition of French Connections, Genie Godula and Florence Villeminot continue their tour of Paris with a stop in one of the French capital's oldest and most influential neighbourhoods: the 6th. Le sixième arrondissement has quintessential Left Bank (Rive Gauche) energy. It's intellectua»»»

In March 2026, the BBC announced: “Peers in the House of Lords have backed plans to decriminalize abortions, which MPs voted in favour of last summer.” Immediately, and following demonstrations in front of the House of Lords, people went into a fury on social networks, accusing the government of th»»»

The world is heading toward the most severe energy crisis in history and Europe is unprepared, Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev has said. The warning comes as the escalating conflict in the Middle East has driven volatility in global energy markets. Speaking on Thursday, Dmitriev – who heads the Russi»»»

The annual financial literacy information and educational campaign Global Money Week 2026 will be held in Kyrgyzstan from March 30 to April 3, the National Bank announced. The campaign, under the slogan «Smart Money — Prosperity at the House,» aims to improve financial literacy. The initiative will»»»

Dubai: The Indian rupee slipped to another record low against the UAE dirham on Friday, extending a month of steady declines that is reshaping remittance flows for Indian expats. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At 1:00 pm, Dh1 was equivalent to Rs25.79, marking the six»»»

US President Donald Trump has posted a link to a news story claiming that the Ukrainian government was involved in a plot aimed at financing Joe Biden’s 2024 reelection campaign. The scheme would have relied on diverting US taxpayer money allocated for a USAID project in Ukraine, the media outlet J»»»

New Delhi: India has reduced taxes on diesel and petrol, the government announced Friday, as the Middle East conflict continues to disrupt global energy supplies. "In view of the West Asia crisis, the central excise duty on petrol and diesel for domestic consumption has been reduced", Finance Minis»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - It is obvious that the United States is seeking to take control of the international energy infrastructure, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. "The fact that the United States tends to take control of the international energy infrastructure is obvious," Peskov said, »»»

When Alireza Tangsiri took command of the naval arm of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in 2018, he appeared to fit squarely into the role envisioned by Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei: an ideological and confrontational force operating at the frontline of daily tensions with the United States, »»»

Egypt and Syria are seeking to strengthen bilateral cooperation and expand economic and trade partnerships, following a series of visits and meetings at various levels in recent weeks. Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty stressed his country’s “commitment to actively contributing to efforts to »»»

They say storms force trees to grow deeper roots. Rarely has that felt more true than it does this week. Since yesterday, our thoughts have been with the families of the two innocent people killed in Abu Dhabi following blatant aggression from Iran. These tragic losses bring the total to 11 lives t»»»

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced Thursday that all 32 member nations met their defense spending goals for last year. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 27 (UPI) -- All 32 NATO nations met or exceeded the alliance's target for defense spending last year, Secretary-General»»»

The Abu Dhabi Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre (ADCMC) is urging residents to stay alert and follow official guidance during periods of heightened sensitivity. Its second phase of the “Our Community is Prepared” campaign focuses on public safety, delivering targeted awareness mes»»»

A yellow alert, the lowest of three warning levels, has been issued for dangerous weather on Friday in 16 of Bulgaria's 28 administrative regions, said the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology. These areas will get considerable amounts of rain, with thunderstorms also being likely. The r»»»

The three major transactions completed in the first quarter include the sale of the second building in the Equilibrium project, developed by Skanska, to Gránit Asset Management; the sale of the @Expo project by Atenor to Equora Capital; and the acquisition of Record Park – a mixed-use scheme with a»»»

Geneva: The deadly bombing of an Iranian school spurred “visceral horror”, the UN rights chief said Friday, urging Washington to conclude its probe and demanding justice “for the terrible harm done”. Speaking at the start of an urgent debate in the UN Human Rights Council focused on the February 28»»»

Observations made by a satellite operated by the US and French space agencies shortly after a strong earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula last year are giving scientists a better understanding of how tsunamis originate and propagate. The researchers said the findings may help improve »»»

Pope Leo XIV travels Saturday to the principality of Monaco, becoming the first pope in nearly five centuries to visit the glitzy Mediterranean enclave and highlighting how small states can punch above their weight on the global stage. Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni said the visit would provide »»»

The Abu Dhabi Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre (ADCMC), established under Law No. 22 of 2019, continues to play a central role in reinforcing the Emirate’s preparedness and resilience in the face of emergencies, crises, and disasters. The Centre develops policies, strategies, and»»»

Washington, March 27 (SANA) Oil prices fell Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 10-day extension to the deadline before potential strikes on Iran’s energy facilities, moving it to April 6. Reuters reported that Brent crude rose $0.90, or 0.8%, to $107.11 per barrel, while U.S. West»»»

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced on Friday, March 27, that the Philippines now holds enough crude oil reserves to last until the end of June 2026, easing concerns over potential fuel shortages amid ongoing Middle East tensions. Speaking during an event covered by state broadcaste»»»

The dollar hovered near multi-month peaks on Friday as investors sought safety in the shadow of an intensifying Middle East war and mounting doubts over any path to de-escalation. Markets were on edge following another rollercoaster week as US President Donald Trump again extended a deadline for st»»»

Dubai: Travellers heading to the Philippines’ main international gateway can now expect shorter journeys following the opening of a new access road to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). The westbound off-ramp of the NAIA expressway, which leads directly to terminal 3, is expected to cut tra»»»

With the Middle East in turmoil, the new Bangladeshi government faces a critical moment in its power and energy landscape, given the rising demand, increasing financial liabilities and reform expectations converging all at once, according to Shafiqul Alam, IEEFA’s lead analyst for energy in Ba»»»

With the Middle East in turmoil, the new Bangladeshi government faces a critical moment in its power and energy landscape, given the rising demand, increasing financial liabilities and reform expectations converging all at once, according to Shafiqul Alam, IEEFA’s lead analyst for energy in Ba»»»

With the Middle East in turmoil, the new Bangladeshi government faces a critical moment in its power and energy landscape, given the rising demand, increasing financial liabilities and reform expectations converging all at once, according to Shafiqul Alam, IEEFA’s lead analyst for energy in Ba»»»

Ukrainian drone swarm attacks mounted on Russian Baltic ports this week have raised concerns about further risks to Kazakhstan’s oil exports. Kazakhstan is already struggling with the consequences of previous drone assault»»»

Ukrainian drone swarm attacks mounted on Russian Baltic ports this week have raised concerns about further risks to Kazakhstan’s oil exports. Kazakhstan is already struggling with the consequences of previous drone assault»»»