Court rules for N.Y. Times, orders Pentagon credentials restored - UPI.com
A federal judge ruled against the Pentagon's press policy in a suit filed by the New York Times. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo March 21 (UPI) -- A federal judge struck down the Department of Defense's policy that led to the ouster of most journalists from the Pentagon last fall a»»»
MoI reiterates strict vehicle noise limits, warns against vehicle modifications
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has reiterated its call for motorists to adhere to regulations governing vehicle noise levels. In a press statement posted on social media, the ministry emphasized that all vehicles including cars and motorcycles are subject to the same noise regulations,»»»
Raids uncover 240,000 illegal cigarettes worth over €1 million in tax
A huge stash of illicit tobacco products was uncovered by the police’s Organized Crime division of Northern Greece on Friday, in a raid that led to the arrest of two men believed to be the ring leaders. The two suspects, aged 52 and 41, were charged on suspicion of forming a criminal organization, »»»
Second suspect in fatal Kalamaria stabbing sent to jail
A 19-year-old arrested for his alleged involvement in the fatal stabbing of a 20-year-old in Kalamaria, Thessaloniki, on March 12 was sent to pretrial detention following his testimony on Saturday. He is charged with gang membership, aggravated assault causing serious bodily harm and possession of »»»
Migration Situation along State Border Is Currently Calm, Interior Minister Dechev Says
A written response to a parliamentary question by caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev, regarding the Interior Ministry’s actions in the event of potential migration pressure arising from the conflict in the Middle East, says that "the migration situation along Bulgaria’s state borders is curren»»»
Barefoot and beaming: Cricket unites Uganda’s grandmothers
Jinja: Giggles and songs ripple across a field in rural eastern Uganda where elderly women swing cricket bats as a way to reshape what ageing, health and sports can look like in later life. The so-called "cricket grannies" are bound together by a growing love of a game they initially knew nothing a»»»
Leaders of foreign states congratulate Kyrgyzstanis on Nooruz - | 24.KG
Leaders of foreign countries congratulated Kyrgyzstanis on Nooruz. The presidential press service reported. According to it, congratulations were received from Chinese President Xi Jinping, the heads of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov,»»»
Iranians mark Eid as Tehran reports strike on nuclear plant
TEHRAN — Thousands of Iranians held Eid al-Fitr prayers on Saturday to mark the end of the Ramadan fast, as Tehran reported a strike on its nuclear enrichment plant and Israel threatened intensified bombardment.Iran's supreme leader traditionally leads Eid prayers but Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, wh»»»
Jordan intercepts 35 missiles and drones during third week of attacks
Amman: The Jordanian Armed Forces announced that 36 missiles and drones targeted the country during the third week of ongoing Iranian attacks. Air defenses successfully intercepted and destroyed 35 of them, while one attack was not intercepted. The military stated that since the beginning of the co»»»
Russian President Vladimir Putin greets Iran for Nowruz, pledges support
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin sent his best wishes Saturday for the Persian New Year, Nowruz, to Iran's leaders and its people, assuring them of Moscow's support as they fight the Middle East war. "Nowruz greetings were... sent to the Iranian leaders: Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republ»»»
Canada enters SAFE and is counting on Polish funds for military contracts
Canada, the only non-European country participating in the EU’s SAFE defense financing mechanism, is seeking a stronger presence in Poland’s defense market. Export Development Canada has announced up to USD 1 bln in support for potential exports of defense and aerospace goods and services to Poland»»»
Europe wants to be free of PayPal and Visa, eyes digital euro
Europe is accelerating work on a digital euro to reduce dependence on U.S. payment giants and strengthen control over its financial system. Currently, much of Europe’s payment infrastructure relies on companies like Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal, raising concerns about external influence and vulnera»»»
NASK cancels tender for cloud services after protest from Polish vendors
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US to send more Marines to Middle East as Trump hints at wind-down
Three weeks into an escalating war in the Middle East, Iran threatened to expand its retaliatory attacks to include recreational and tourist sites worldwide, as the U.S.»»»
US jury finds tech tycoon Elon Musk misled Twitter shareholders
A federal jury in California found Friday that tech tycoon Elon Musk misled Twitter shareholders, driving down the company's share price as he was poised to buy it&»»»
UAE drivers warned: Up to Dh2,000 fine and 23 black points amid heavy rains
Abu Dhabi: UAE authorities have warned motorists and residents to exercise caution during rainy weather, stressing strict penalties for unsafe behaviour near flood-prone areas and emergency response zones. The Ministry of Interior urged the public to avoid gathering near valleys, dams and flood cha»»»
Taiwan leader says two nuclear power plants 'meet conditions' to restart
Taipei: Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te said Saturday two nuclear power plants "meet the conditions for reactivation", as the energy import-dependent island moves to strengthen its domestic power generation capacity. Taiwan relies almost entirely on imported fossil fuels to meet its energy needs, i»»»
14 killed in South Korea car plant fire
Seoul: Fourteen people were killed in a fire in a car parts factory in South Korea that also injured 59 others, authorities told AFP Saturday, updating a previous toll of 11 fatalities. Fire crews were initially unable to enter the factory in the central city of Daejeon to look for survivors due to»»»
Sadyr Japarov opens new building of Internal Affairs Department in Naryn - | 24.KG
Today, President Sadyr Japarov, as part of a working visit to Naryn region, took part in the opening ceremony of the new building of the city’s Internal Affairs Department. The presidential press service reported. According to it, the head of state recalled that the Internal Affairs Department, whi»»»
War in the Middle East: Lebanon's mental health crisis deepens
Lebanon has been mired in conflicts and crises for decades, the worst of which was the 15 year civil war that erupted in 1975 and which divided the country int»»»
War in the Middle East: Syria's governement vows to avoid regional escalation
Syrian President Ahmed al- Sharaa said Friday he is working to keep his country away from conflict, against the backdrop of the Middle East war, stressing that his »»»
Syrian Kurds return home to celebrate Nowruz for the first time since exile
Nowruz, the Farsi-language word for “new year,” is an ancient Persian festival that is also celebrate by Kurds in Syria, Turkey and Iraq as well as Iran. It is »»»
War in the Middle East: Jerusalem Old City targeted by Iranian projectile
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned that the United States and Israel would intensify their strikes on Iran in the coming week starting Sunday.»»»
Scoop - Why isn't there more international coverage of Israeli strikes in Lebanon?
Lebanon is the second front of the war in the Middle East. While there has been excellent reporting by domestic and foreign press, France 24's media show Scoop asks why hasn't there been more international coverage. Israeli strikes have killed more than one thousand people; displaced well over»»»
How Zelensky’s ‘oil blockade’ against EU states backfired on Ukraine
Hungary has again vetoed a €90 billion ($105 billion) EU loan package to Ukraine, while Slovakia has accused Kiev of “playing cat and mouse” with the bloc over its reluctance to resume the flow of Russian oil to Budapest and Bratislava via the Druzhba pipeline. During a summit in Brussels on March »»»
Tunisia marks 70th Independence Day with red and white lights in Ethiopia and Canada
Tunis, March 21, 2026 (TAP) – From Africa to North America, Tunisia celebrated the 70th anniversary of its independence with festive events, illuminating landmarks across two continents in the national colors of red and white. The dual diplomatic...»»»
Vazrazhdane Launches Election Campaign, Calls for Independent Bulgaria
Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov addressed the party’s supporters at the launch of its election campaign, in front of the Ivan Vazov National Theatre in Sofia on Saturday, saying, "For us, nothing is impossible. For a person with a free spirit who wants to live freely, there are no unattainab»»»
14 killed in South Korea car plant fire
Fourteen people were killed in a fire in a car parts factory in South Korea that also injured 59 others, authorities told AFP Saturday, updating a previous toll of 11 fatalities. Fire crews were initially unable to enter the factory in the central city of Daejeon to look for survivors due to the ri»»»
Bomb-making accident kills couple outside Rome
Rome: Two Italian anarchists were killed in an explosion at a cabin on the outskirts of Rome, apparently while making a bomb, media reports said Saturday. The couple, named as Sara Ardizzone and Alessandro Mercogliano, died Friday while preparing a protest meant to draw attention to the fate of jai»»»
5 cauldrons of beshbarmak, 100-meter-long chuchuk prepared in Naryn for Nooruz - | 24.KG
In Naryn, a 100-meter-long chuchuk and beshbarmak were prepared in five tai-kazans (large cauldrons) in honor of Nooruz holiday. Organizer Zhyldyz Kokonbai reported. Four horses were slaughtered for the massive feast. 300 kilograms of noodles were used to prepare the beshbarmak, 50 kilograms of whi»»»
Cabinet Chairman congratulates people of Kyrgyzstan on Nooruz - | 24.KG
A festive celebration of Nooruz was held on the country’s main Ala-Too Square in Bishkek. The Cabinet of Ministers’ press service reported. On behalf of the President, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev congratulated the people of Kyrgyzstan and visitors to the capital on the s»»»
Nooruz celebrated in Naryn with participation of President and First Lady - | 24.KG
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and First Lady Aigul Japarova took part in Nooruz celebrations in Naryn, the presidential press service reported. Sadyr Japarov and Aigul Japarova visited a yurt installation reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Kyrgyz people. The exposition included fo»»»
Attack on Natanz Facility Blatant Violation of International Law - Russia's MFA Spox
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The attack on the Natanz uranium enrichment facility in Iran is a blatant violation of international law, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Saturday. Earlier in the day, the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said that Israel and the United State»»»
Police nab three in illegal steroid family business
Greek police have swooped in on an alleged syndicate selling illegal steroids and unapproved dietary supplements, arresting three people, members of the same family, in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, on Friday. A prosecutor in the city charged a 61-year-old man, his 36-year-old son, and his 31-year»»»
Southeast England sees surge in nightclub-linked meningitis
London: The number of meningitis cases reported in a deadly outbreak linked to a nightclub in southeast England rose from 29 to 34, including 23 confirmed cases, UK health officials announced Saturday. Hundreds of students queued for meningitis B vaccines at the University of Kent - where several o»»»
Heavy rain sweeps away three vehicles in Oman, one dead
Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority of Oman said rescue teams in South Al Batinah responded after three vehicles were swept away in a wadi channel in Wadi Al Maawal during heavy rainfall. One person was rescued safely, another was found dead, and search operations continue for the third individua»»»
Holy Fire Easter rite to continue at closed Holy Sepulchre church in Jerusalem
The closure of Christianity’s holiest shrine in Jerusalem to pilgrims amid the escalating Middle East war is not expected to halt the traditional Holy Fire ceremony that marks the start of Orthodox Easter, a senior Russian cleric has said. The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, revered by believers as t»»»
Qatar's NCSA urges immediate iPhone updates after Apple security alert
Doha, Qatar: Qatar's National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has urged iPhone users to update their devices immediately following a security update issued by Apple over actively exploited vulnerabilities in iOS. NCSA quoted Apple as saying that successful exploitation could allow hackers to conduct e»»»
UK meningitis outbreak cases rise to 34: official
London: The number of meningitis cases reported in a deadly outbreak linked to a nightclub in southeast England rose from 29 to 34, including 23 confirmed cases, UK health officials announced Saturday. Hundreds of students queued for meningitis B vaccines at the University of Kent -- where several »»»
Czech global arms company CSG signs agreement to acquire DOMAR MS in Poland
Czech-based defense group CSG has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire Polish company DOMAR MS through its subsidiary CSG Polska. The firm produces cable harnesses, electrical systems, and components used in defense, aviation, and specialized applications. The deal is expected to close within »»»
Short-term rental market has fallen into legislative chaos
Poland’s short-term rental sector is concerned about new regulations, arguing they ignore industry input and create legal uncertainty. According to the Polish Short-Term Rental Association, only about 20,000 apartments operate legally, and the scale of the sector is often exaggerated. From May, ope»»»
Warehouse market in Poland attracting investors
Investor confidence in Poland is rising rapidly, with AXI IMMO experts highlighting the country as one of Europe’s most attractive destinations for real estate capital. Despite global uncertainty, foreign investors view Poland as stable and increasingly appealing. The warehouse sector remains the s»»»
UAE-India travel: IndiGo updates flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah on March 22
Indian carrier IndiGo has issued a travel advisory, saying its teams are working round the clock to support passengers and help reunite them with their families as the situation in the Middle East continues to evolve. In a statement, the airline said it will operate select flights on March 22, 2026»»»
It’s getting more and more difficult to find an office in Warsaw
Warsaw’s office market is shrinking, with limited availability of modern space and the lowest new supply in years. Large offices in central locations are especially scarce, making it difficult for tenants seeking spaces above 5,000 sqm. As a result, companies are planning well in advance, often 18 »»»
Vinci fund from BGK group invest in Mewo for marine research
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Poles amongst 15% of happiest nations in the world
Poland has ranked among the top 15% happiest countries globally, according to the latest World Happiness Report, surpassing nations such as France, the UK, Canada, and the United States. The country has steadily climbed the ranking, moving from 53rd place in 2011 to 24th in 2025. Rising life satisf»»»
GUS: economic mood deteriorates in March
In March 2026, business sentiment in Poland worsened or remained stable across most sectors, according to data from Statistics Poland (GUS). The sharpest decline was seen in accommodation and food services, while manufacturing, transport, and retail also reported negative sentiment. The financial s»»»
NASDK cancels tender for cloud services after protest from Polish vendors
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CD Projekt’s profit exceeds analysts’ expectations. CEO announces new content
CD Projekt reported stronger-than-expected results for the fourth quarter, with net profit exceeding PLN 174 mln, significantly beating market forecasts. The company is approaching its 2023–2026 performance targets, with about PLN 526 mln still to achieve. CEO Michał Nowakowski announced plans to a»»»