The President of Poland’s competition authority (UOKiK) imposed fines totaling over PLN 7 million on Energia dla Pokoleń and Polska Energia Grupa Kapitałowa for unfair contract clauses and misleading marketing practices. Proceedings are also ongoing against another company, Nasz Prąd. UOKiK found t»»»

A Spanish study has demonstrated the effectiveness of active vertical gardens, also known as green walls, in improving air quality inside buildings and enclosed spaces. Researchers at the University of Seville explained that vertical gardens represent a natural alternative to industrial air purific»»»

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla said Saturday that Washington has imposed a “tightened blockade at extreme levels” and an “energy siege” with humanitarian consequences for the Cuban population. File Photo by Hector Retamal/Pool/EPA March 23 (UPI) -- Cuba's foreign minister has accus»»»

Speaking on Sunday at a site in Arad struck by an Iranian missile, where more than a hundred people were injured, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged more countries to join the war effort. “What more proof do you need that this regime that threatens the entire world has to be stopped? I»»»

An Israeli strike on Monday targeted an apartment in the Hazmieh suburb near Beirut, outside of Hezbollah's traditional strongholds in the country. The Israeli army confirmed targeting a member of Iran's Quds Force near Beirut. Israeli reports meanwhile identified the man as Mohammad Ali Kourani, l»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior has emphasised the importance of following approved safety instructions and preventive guidelines as educational institutions across the country gradually return to in-person classes and work. According to the Ministry, strict adherence to these instructions is»»»

An Israeli strike on Hazmieh east of Beirut killed at least one person, Lebanon's health ministry said, the second strike on the residential Christian area in the ongoing Israel-Hezbollah war, according to AFP. The Israeli military said around the same time that it had "struck an IRGC Quds Force te»»»

The UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) announced Monday that its headquarters in Naqura had been hit by a projectile, probably launched by a "non-state actor", after Hezbollah declared it had targeted Israeli forces in the same town. Since Saturday, the coastal town in Lebanon's far south on»»»

As the world grapples with unprecedented turbulence fueled by the US-Israeli-Iranian confrontation, and as global supply chains reel from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the Saudi economy has emerged as an exceptional model of resilience. This stability is no coincidence; rather, it is the fru»»»

ConflictsIranIran's energy sites still on Trump's target listNik MartinDonald Trump has delayed strikes on Iran's power plants for five days, citing "productive" talks with Tehran. DW asks what infrastructure US forces could still bomb to force a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. https://p.dw.com/»»»

Dubai: Dubai is moving to safeguard the flow of goods and cargo, with government entities and private sector leaders meeting to assess risks and ensure supply chains continue to function smoothly. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Dubai Chambers brought together 100 priv»»»

Two minors arrested in connection with the murder of a 51-year-old man in Karditsa have appeared before a prosecutor in the Thessalian city. The victim, a singer, was found dead in his home on Sunday morning, his bearing multiple stab wounds. Police later recovered a butterfly knife in nearby grass»»»

Klarna, a global digital bank and provider of flexible payment solutions, and H&M, one of the world’s largest fashion retailers, announce the expansion of their partnership in Romania and Hungary as a strategic step that strengthens the long-standing global collaboration between the two companies. »»»

SAP announced that FC Bayern, Germany’s most successful football club, has migrated its on-premise systems to the cloud through the RISE with SAP journey. This strategic move is designed to accelerate innovation, strengthen data protection and future-proof the club’s digital operations. One of the »»»

BELGRADE - President of Serbia and Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) Presidency member Aleksandar Vucic said at the weekend Serbia's interests - good relations with both the East and the West - were the SNS policy. "Our policy is a policy of peace, stability and security. Our policy is a policy of a »»»

Tunis, March 23 (TAP) - The National Institute of Meteorology (INM) is implementing a major project to modernise its meteorological observation network, with support from the World Bank, focusing on the acquisition of three advanced radars capable...»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Education has announced the schedule for the release of student results for the second term of the 2025–2026 academic year, with grades to be made available online in phases according to school levels. In a circular sent to schools and shared with parents, the ministry sa»»»

Minimum thresholds have always influenced whether someone tries a product or walks away. What’s changed is how aggressively digital companies now use low entry points as a growth engine, not just a pricing strategy. The shift from high upfront costs to incremental, accessible models is fundamentall»»»

Two pilots have died after an Air Canada plane carrying dozens of people collided with a firefighting vehicle responding to a separate incident at New York's LaGuardia Airport. Forty-one people were taken to hospital, Port Authority executive director Kathryn Garcia confirmed. Thirty-two of them we»»»

The Varna Appellate Court in Bulgaria has recognized and accepted for enforcement a judgment issued by the authorities in Constanta, Romania, ordering the confiscation of more than EUR 21.6 million from three Bulgarian nationals, the press office of the Varna court said on Monday. The case, tried b»»»

Water resource levels in Bulgaria’s reservoirs remain stable. As of March 23, the total stored volume in the country’s complex and significant reservoirs amounts to 4,845.6 million cubic metres, representing 74.14% of their total capacity, the Ministry of Environment and Water (MOEW) said through i»»»

Bulgarian navy frigate Verni will embark on Thursday to participate in Sea Shield 2026, a multinational and inter-institutional exercise conducted in the Black Sea, organized by the Romanian Naval Forces, the Headquarters of the Navy in Varna reported on Monday. Bulgarian Navy personnel, alongside »»»

By Elena Marchetti | Published March 23, 2026 | 11 min read Photo by Kaboompics on Pexels | Alt: Business professional managing expenses and financial documents at office desk | Tags: expense management, automated tracking, business finance, European market Every week, finance teams across Europe s»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has announced the gradual resumption of in-person learning across educational institutions, starting tomorrow, March 24, 2026. Full in-person attendance for all students in schools and kindergartens will resume on Sunday, March 29, 2026. I»»»

The leader of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) Delyan Peevski, sharply criticized Bulgaria’s caretaker government, calling its actions “a shame for the country.” In a press release, he accused the cabinet of being controlled by external interests, specifically naming George Soros and his »»»

The US war unleashed on Iran was an “amateurish and ill planned operation that threatens the global economy and security,” Mikael Valtersson, former Swedish Armed Forces and air defense officer, tells Sputnik. The agression against Iran is the direct outcome of “major US intelligence and planning f»»»

Dubai: UAE fuel prices for April 2026 are due next, and the latest oil market move points to a possible change in direction. After petrol and diesel became bit more expensive in March, oil prices fell sharply as signs of easing tensions between the US and Iran reduced fears of an immediate supply d»»»

Paris: Former French prime minister Lionel Jospin, a Socialist who introduced the 35-hour work week and civil partnerships for gay couples, has died aged 88, his family said on Monday. Jospin - who was head of government from 1997 to 2002 before being overtaken by the far right in presidential poll»»»

EuPlătesc, one of Romania’s leading online payment solution providers, announces that it has obtained a Payment Institution license from the National Bank of Romania (NBR), marking a defining milestone in the company’s evolution and strengthening its role within the digital payments infrastructure.»»»

Against a global backdrop marked by supply chain disruptions, rising transportation costs, and uncertainty driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, Amica Romania announces the launch of an affordable Hansa induction hob range, manufactured at its own Amica facility in Poland. The inducti»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s economy has demonstrated steady growth dynamics at the beginning of this year. In January-February, the country’s GDP increased by 8.8 percent year-on-year. According to updated forecasts from Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) analysts, the figure will reach 9.3 percent by the end of 202»»»

Foreign Minister Marin Raykov has urged Bulgarian citizens in the Middle East to leave the region without delay, warning that the situation remains volatile and could worsen significantly. In an official statement from the Foreign Ministry, he stressed that the conflict is ongoing and that security»»»

Construction of a new Manas cultural complex has officially begun in Bishkek, marked by a ceremonial laying of a time capsule. The ceremony was attended by Kanybek Tumanbaev, Head of the Presidential Affairs Department, who gave the official start to the project. A 2-hectare land plot has been allo»»»

The end date of the heating season has been announced in Bishkek: heating will be turned off on March 25, while hot water supply will be suspended from April 1 to May 10 for maintenance and repair work. According to the City Hall, all services operated in an enhanced mode throughout the fall and wi»»»

STARA PAZOVA - The head coach of the Serbia men's national football team Veljko Paunovic said on Monday a return of brothers Sergej and Vanja Milinkovic-Savic to the fold was a "big thing" for Serbian football and that he had had a discussion with former captain Dusan Tadic but that he was not read»»»

Israel should extend its border with Lebanon up to the Litani River deep inside the country's south, Israel's finance minister said on Monday as Israeli troops bombed bridges and destroyed homes in the area in an escalating military assault. The comments by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich were th»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi have discussed the situation in the Persian Gulf zone during a phone conversation, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Monday. "At the initiative of the Iranian side, Russian Foreign Minister Serg»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Monday ordered the justice ministry to investigate the wiretapping of Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto, describing it as an attack on the country. "The wiretapping of a government member's phone calls is a serious attack on Hungary. I have»»»

Tunis, March 23 (TAP)- The 10th Mediterranean Conference on Desalination and Water Treatment (CMTDE 2026) is slated to take place on March 25-27 in Hammamet. The event, organised by the Tunisian Desalination Association (TDA) and the Tunis El Manar...»»»

President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States will postpone its military strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure amid talk of a resolution but Iranian state media denies talks have taken place. Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | License Photo March 23 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said Monday»»»

Dubai: US President Donald Trump’s decision to extend his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by five days has offered a brief pause in escalating tensions — but his claim of “productive conversations” with Tehran has raised fresh questions about what is actually underway. In a post on»»»

Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology has announced the resumption of in-person classes and on-campus work starting tomorrow, March 24, 2026. In a circular sent to employees, the University stated that "all activities at the University, including classes, will resume in-per»»»

Within a few months, employers must both assimilate and apply an increase in the guaranteed minimum wage, a limitation on the period during which it is granted, changes regarding occupational safety and health, and, last but not least, the requirements for implementing a European directive that red»»»

Two significant Kyrgyzstan — Montenegro events took place in Bishkek: official talks and the opening of an Honorary Consulate. Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubaev met with his Montenegrin counterpart, Ervin Ibrahimović, who arrived in Kyrgyzstan on the first official visit in the histor»»»

STARA PAZOVA - The head coach of the Serbia men's national football team Veljko Paunovic said on Monday a return of brothers Sergej and Vanja Milinkovic-Savic to the fold was a "big thing" for Serbian football and that he had had a discussion with former captain Dusan Tadic but that he was not read»»»

Relief is ripping through financial markets Monday after President Donald Trump said the United States has talked with Iran about a possible end to their war. Oil prices are easing, and stock prices are jumping on Wall Street following severe losses elsewhere in the world before Trump’s announcemen»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The latest round of talks between the United States and Iran happened on the night of March 22 and involved US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushener, Fox News reported on Monday, citing President Donald Trump. The president reportedly responded to a question on his »»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Former congresswoman and former ally of US President Donald Trump Marjorie Taylor Greene called Senator Lindsey Graham* a psychopath for his remarks about the possible seizure of Iran's Kharg Island. On Sunday, Graham told Fox News that if the United States managed to capture»»»