Żabka Group reports a net profit of over PLN 1 billion (EUR 234 million) in 2025
Adjusted EBITDA reached PLN 4.07 billion, up 16% YoY, driven by accelerated network rollout, higher sales, cost discipline, and the improved profitability of the Digital Customer Offering (DCO). Adjusted Net Profit rose 40.6% to a record PLN 1.0 billion, with the Adjusted Net Profit margin reaching»»»
Hiscox manager faces Greek perjury charge over extradition case
ATHENS/LONDON – A manager at London-listed insurer Hiscox faces a criminal charge of providing false testimony during an attempted extradition of a former colleague from Greece to Bermuda, court proceedings and filings seen by Reuters show. An Athens prosecutor alleges the manager, who cannot be na»»»
Bulgarian PM Gyurov Says Board of Peace Membership Driven by “One Oligarch,” Not National Policy
Bulgarian caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov has clarified that the country’s participation in the Board of Peace, a controversial initiative led by US President Donald Trump, was not a government consensus but the result of “one oligarch’s decision,” in an interview with Euronews. Gyurov empha»»»
In ‘Solidarity’ Visit to Beirut, French FM Vows to Pursue Lebanon Truce Efforts
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Friday expressed solidarity with Lebanon and pledged to press ahead with diplomatic efforts to halt escalating violence between Israel and Hezbollah. Barrot’s visit came as Lebanon faces mounting security and humanitarian problems resulting from ongoing h»»»
Between headlines and home: Why it’s OK to pause
Eid Mubarak. I hope you and your loved ones are safe and well in these unprecedented times. This is definitely a holiday with a difference. No-one in the UAE has asked for or wants this uncertainty, but perhaps it reinforces what is so special at this time of year: Being with loved ones, enjoying t»»»
Iran strikes Kuwait refinery for second straight day - UPI.com
Liquefied natural gas facilities in Ras Laffan Industrial City, in Ras Laffan, Qatar, on February 25, 2026. File Photo by Hannibal Hanschke/EPA March 20 (UPI) -- Iran attacked Kuwait's Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery for the second time in two days on Friday, focusing its military on Persian Gulf energy in»»»
LIVE UPDATES: Gulf nations mark Eid amid heightened tensions; Kuwait shuts refinery after drone strike
Doha, Qatar: Gulf countries are observing Eid Al Fitr on Friday, March 20, 2026, under heightened security measures as regional tensions continue to escalate. Authorities have restricted outdoor prayers and public celebrations in several countries as a precaution. In Kuwait, officials announced the»»»
Qatar slams attacks on energy facilities in Saudi Arabia and UAE
Doha: The State of Qatar condemned in the strongest terms the Iranian targeting of energy facilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates over the past two days, deeming it a blatant violation of international law and a serious threat to global energy security, navigation, an»»»
EU decries Iranian attacks on energy facilities in Qatar
Brussels: The European Union has condemned Iranian attacks on energy facilities in Qatar, warning that such actions risk plunging the region into further chaos. Speaking on the sidelines of a European Council meeting in Brussels on Wednesday, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security »»»
Sharjah Ruler performs Eid Al Fitr prayer at Sharjah Mosque
His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, performed the Eid Al Fitr prayer on Friday at Sharjah Mosque. Also Read: Sharjah ruler receives Eid Al Fitr well-wishersThis came in the presence of Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Cr»»»
BR Analysis | How Romania’s new media art & technology industry is growing
Worldwide, prestigious institutions like the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and the Tate Modern are incorporating digital art into their exhibitions, recognising its cultural and financial significance. These museums are pioneering new ways to engage visitors through immersive digital experiences. Mea»»»
Sharjah ruler receives Eid Al Fitr well-wishers
His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, received well-wishers, on Friday, at Al Badi’ Palace on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr. The reception was attended by Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sha»»»
RAK Ruler performs Eid Al Fitr prayer at Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi Mosque in Khuzam
Ras Al Khaimah: His Highness heikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, accompanied by Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, performed Eid Al Fitr prayer this morning at the Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi Mosque in K»»»
Trump Gets Approval for Gold Coin in His Likeness
An advisory commission hand-picked by President Donald Trump has approved the design of a commemorative gold coin featuring his image, officials said Thursday, in a move slammed by Democratic opponents. The US Commission of Fine Arts declined to comment when asked by AFP after several media outlets»»»
Italy, Germany and France Offer Help with Hormuz Only after Ceasefire
Six major international powers said Thursday they were ready "to contribute to" ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, though three stressed that any initiative would take place post-ceasefire. Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the Netherlands said Thursday they were ready "to»»»
EU digital identity wallet moves closer to rollout after interoperability tests in Romania
Between March 17–18, Romania hosted a major interoperability testing exercise dedicated to the European Digital Identity Wallet, the CSC Interoperability Event EUDI Wallet 2026. The event was organised by the Cloud Signature Consortium (CSC), with the support of certSIGN, and brought together digit»»»
CPI Romania: Building relevance through long-term vision
Among this year’s winners at the Business Review Awards, CPI Romania stood out with the Excellence in Business award for its strong performance across office and retail portfolios, high occupancy rates, and sustained investments aimed at enhancing portfolio quality and long-term resilience. In 2025»»»
Honouring our second home: Why Eid in the UAE feels more special this year
Dubai: As Eid 2026 arrives, many UAE residents are embracing a quieter, more meaningful way of celebrating, one that is shaped by reflection, resilience, and a deep sense of gratitude to the country they call their second home. Across communities, the focus has shifted from large gatherings to inti»»»
UAE minister holds high-level India talks on Iran attacks, security
New Delhi: Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, visited New Delhi on Thursday, March 19, 2026, where she met with Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, India’s Minister of External Affairs, and Vikram Misri, Foreign Secretary. During the meetings, the two sides discu»»»
Iran's Supreme Leader Says Enemies' 'Security Must be Taken Away'
Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei called Friday for the enemies of his nations to have their “security” taken away, in his latest message to the public. Khamenei made the remarks in a statement issued on his behalf and sent to President Masoud Pezeshkian, after Israel killed Intelligence M»»»
This war must stop immediately: Prime Minister
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani called for an immediate cessation of hostilities in the region, warning that continued aggression risks plunging the Middle East into a broader and more dangerous conflict. He called on Iran»»»
UAE leaders share Eid greetings, reaffirm unity and hopes for regional stability
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan stressed that the UAE will continue to advance towards a peaceful and prosperous future, through its strength, resilience, and the loyalty and unity of its people. In a statement published on his official X account, Sheikh Moh»»»
Talks in Baghdad Aim to Halt Attacks on US Embassy
A series of meetings held over the past two days inside Baghdad’s fortified Green Zone have produced a preliminary framework aimed at halting attacks on the US Embassy, according to an informed Iraqi source. Speaking to Asharq Al-Awsat, the source said the discussions brought together representativ»»»
Officer blocked arrests, court told
A police coordinator testified Thursday that a senior officer interfered with efforts to detain suspects following the fatal wounding of a riot policeman outside the Melina Merkouri stadium in Piraeus district Renti on December 7, 2023. The witness, who directed MAT riot units from an operations ce»»»
Six countries condemn attacks on Gulf energy
London: A joint statement issued by the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Japan condemned Iran’s attacks on commercial vessels in the Gulf, on civilian infrastructure, including oil and gas facilities, and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The statement,»»»
Saudi Arabia warns Iran against attacks on energy sites, threatens military action
Iran could face retaliation from its Gulf neighbors for attacks on their energy infrastructure, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Al Saud has warned, adding that the “patience” of the countries of the region is not “unlimited.” Iran must “recalculate” its strategy, Saudi Arabia’s top diplomat sa»»»
WHO warns of possible nuclear incident in Iran amid US-Israeli strikes
The World Health Organization (WHO) is preparing for a potential “nuclear incident” in Iran, a senior regional official has told Politico. The US and Israel claim their attacks are aimed at destroying the Islamic Republic’s uranium enrichment program, which Tehran maintains is peaceful. WHO Eastern»»»
Passing clouds and scattered showers expected on Friday
Tunis, March 20 (TAP) - The weather on Friday will be temporarily cloudy nationwide, gradually becoming denser over the centre and south, with scattered showers, according to the National Institute of Meteorology (INM).Highs will vary between 15 and...»»»
Vodafone Romania: Scaling connectivity through consolidation
At this year’s Business Review Awards, where over 15,000 votes shaped one of the most community-driven editions to date, Vodafone Romania stood out with two major distinctions. The company received Most Impactful Investment of the Year for the acquisition of Telekom Romania Mobile, while CEO Nedim »»»
Construction works volume down 2.4% in January 2026 against January 2025
The volume of construction works decreased, as an unadjusted series, by 2.4% in January this year compared with the same period in 2025, and by 0.9% as a series adjusted depending on the number of business days and seasonality, according to data published on Thursday by the National Institute of St»»»
Gov't looks at criteria for designating defence, energy, food security companies of strategic interest
The government on Thursday analysed, in a first reading, a bill on criteria that will be the basis for the designation of essential companies for national defence, economic, energy, food and social security, as well as for the functioning of critical infrastructures."The Executive analysed, in a fi»»»
Bulgaria, Romania kick off construction of joint quantum communication infrastructure
The construction of the first cross-border interconnection quantum communication infrastructure between Bulgaria and Romania was officially launched at a ceremony held at the Institute of Robotics at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences in Sofia on Thursday, Bulgaria's Innovation and Growth Ministry a»»»
Lazea: Populism is flourishing, as if world economic crisis would be invisible
Populism is flourishing, as if they were not seeing that there is a global economic crisis, as if it had been forgotten that Romania is at a time of excessive deficit procedure and not even half of the path of budgetary correction has been made, according to aid Valentin Lazea, chief economist of t»»»
NATO Secretary General welcomes Romanian President to Headquarters
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed Romanian President Nicusor Dan to NATO Headquarters in Brussels Thursday (19 March 2026) for his first official visit, praising Romania's steadfast role as an Ally since joining in 2004, https://www.nato.int/ ...»»»
President Nicusor Dan: Loan for Ukraine to be unblocked once oil flows through Druzhba pipeline
When oil begins flowing again through the Druzhba pipeline, the loan for Ukraine will be unblocked, President Nicusor Dan said on Friday at the end of the European Council meeting."Yes, I stand by what I said, and many others said today in the debate on Ukraine: it is unacceptable for a decision th»»»
President Dan: Europe must remain focused on Ukraine, even though we are affected by war in Iran
Europe must remain focused on Ukraine, even though we are affected by the crisis generated by the war in Iran, President Nicusor Dan said on Friday after the European Council meeting.He stated that one of the topics discussed at the meeting in Brussels was the situation in the Middle East, 'with al»»»
Cheap weight-loss jabs: India set to reshape global obesity fight
Mumbai: A deluge of weight loss drugs is set to transform the global fight against obesity as India prepares to unleash low cost generic versions of injections like Ozempic after a key patent expired Friday. The move will dramatically widen access to treatments that have long been considered a luxu»»»
How Mobile and Desktop Platforms Are Influencing Online Slot Trends
The digital age has fundamentally reshaped how we consume news and entertainment, creating a dynamic interplay between different platforms. What begins as a headline on a desktop monitor might evolve into a viral video viewed on a smartphone, illustrating the fluid consumption habits of today's aud»»»
Data Transparency and Trust in the Evolving Casino Economy
The digital age has fundamentally reshaped nearly every industry, and the gambling sector is certainly no exception. What was once the exclusive domain of opulent brick-and-mortar establishments has transitioned into a sprawling online universe, accessible with a few clicks. This transformation, wh»»»
Democracy fading as autocractic rulers gain ground – Statista
Released on March 19, the latest Freedom in the World 2026 report finds that global freedom declined for the 20th consecutive year in 2025, with more countries experiencing deterioration in political rights and civil liberties than improvements, Statista reports. »»»
Democracy fading as autocractic rulers gain ground – Statista
Released on March 19, the latest Freedom in the World 2026 report finds that global freedom declined for the 20th consecutive year in 2025, with more countries experiencing deterioration in political rights and civil liberties than improvements, Statista reports. »»»
Democracy fading as autocractic rulers gain ground – Statista
Released on March 19, the latest Freedom in the World 2026 report finds that global freedom declined for the 20th consecutive year in 2025, with more countries experiencing deterioration in political rights and civil liberties than improvements, Statista reports. »»»
Which countries face the broadest international sanctions? Statista
As geopolitical tensions remain elevated and economic measures are becoming a key foreign policy tool, sanctions continue to shape global trade and diplomacy, Statista reports. Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine»»»
Which countries face the broadest international sanctions? Statista
As geopolitical tensions remain elevated and economic measures are becoming a key foreign policy tool, sanctions continue to shape global trade and diplomacy, Statista reports. Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine»»»
Which countries face the broadest international sanctions? Statista
As geopolitical tensions remain elevated and economic measures are becoming a key foreign policy tool, sanctions continue to shape global trade and diplomacy, Statista reports. Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine»»»
Democracy fading as autocractic rulers gain ground – Statista
Released on March 19, the latest Freedom in the World 2026 report finds that global freedom declined for the 20th consecutive year in 2025, with more countries experiencing deterioration in political rights and civil liberties than improvements, Statista reports. »»»
Which countries face the broadest international sanctions? Statista
As geopolitical tensions remain elevated and economic measures are becoming a key foreign policy tool, sanctions continue to shape global trade and diplomacy, Statista reports. Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine»»»
Democracy fading as autocractic rulers gain ground – Statista
Released on March 19, the latest Freedom in the World 2026 report finds that global freedom declined for the 20th consecutive year in 2025, with more countries experiencing deterioration in political rights and civil liberties than improvements, Statista reports. »»»
Which countries face the broadest international sanctions? Statista
As geopolitical tensions remain elevated and economic measures are becoming a key foreign policy tool, sanctions continue to shape global trade and diplomacy, Statista reports. Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine»»»
Iran attack targets refineries as Gulf states intercept drones and missiles
Drone and missile strikes linked to Iran sparked fires at key refineries in Kuwait and Bahrain on Friday, while air defence systems in Saudi Arabia and Qatar intercepted multiple drones and missiles, raising tensions across the Gulf. Authorities confirmed that emergency teams contained the blazes a»»»