Moderate quake rattles Ilia
A 3.9-magnitude earthquake hit the region of Ilia, in western Greece, on Tuesday afternoon. No injuries or damages were reported. The epicenter of the earthquake was located 12 kilometers southwest of Andravida, according to the Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens, at a focal»»»
Connectivity Is Key Factor in Tourism Development - Progressive Bulgaria Top-of-the-List Candidate in Varna
Connectivity is a key factor in tourism development, Progressive Bulgaria top-of-the-list candidate Ilin Dimitrov said, as quoted by the coalition’s local press service. He added that this includes increasing both charter and scheduled flights. The issue of connectivity was discussed at a meeting b»»»
Attica to keep schools open despite storm as alert level rises
Schools in Attica will remain open on Wednesday, the day when a severe storm is expected to peak in most regions of Greece, regional authorities said. However night schools will be closed, as the wet weather system named Storm Erminio will develop rapidly and intensify from the afternoon hours unti»»»
BSP Leader Zarkov: Sustainable Governance Means Answering "Why", Not "With Whom"
"Sustainable governance means answering not so much the question 'with whom', but 'why'. And that answer must be given before the elections, not after," Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) leader Krum Zarkov said at a meeting in Troyan with party members and voters, held at the town's Tourist Informati»»»
Meeting Between the US Charge d'Affaires in Sofia, H. Martin McDowell, and Representatives of the Political Leadership of There Is Such a People
At his invitation, the US Chargé d’Affaires H. Martin McDowell met with representatives of the political leadership of There Is Such a People on Tuesday. The two sides discussed a range of issues related to regional and global security; challenges linked to energy security, including the European G»»»
No: 58, 31 March 2026, Regarding the Attacks on the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)
We condemn the attacks that resulted in the killing of three Indonesian peacekeepers serving under UNIFIL and left many personnel injured, and extend our condolences to the Government and people of Indonesia. These attacks on UN entities and UN peacekeeping personnel constitute a grave violation of»»»
Labour minister chairs Workforce Planning Committee meeting
DOHA: Minister of Labour and Chair of the Workforce Planning Committee (WPC), HE Dr Ali bin Samikh Al Marri, chaired the committee's regular meeting, which discussed progress on initiatives and projects under the National Development Strategy for an effective and highly productive workforce. The di»»»
Amir meets British defence secretary
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has met at the Amiri Diwan with Secretary of State for Defence of the United Kingdom HE John Healey. The meeting discussed the latest regional and international developments amid escalating tensions in the Middle East»»»
Kyrgyzstan strengthens forensic system with new reform measures - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan continues a large-scale reform of its forensic system, with the establishment of a Chamber of Forensic Experts and the introduction of private specialists as key elements of the overhaul. The reform is being implemented by the Forensic Service under the Ministry of Justice of Kyrgyzstan.»»»
11 killed, 188 injured since the start of Iranian attacks on the UAE
Abu Dhabi: UAE Air Defence Systems intercepted a new wave of missiles and drones on March 31, with the Ministry of Defence engaging eight ballistic missiles, four cruise missiles and 36 unmanned aerial vehicles launched from Iran. The latest incident brings the total number of projectiles intercept»»»
Israeli warplanes strike Beirut’s Dahiyeh - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli occupation army renews its threat of strikes to the southern suburbs of Beirut (Dahiyeh) - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Bulgarian News Agency Highlights Bulgaria’s Tourism Messaging and Unique Attractions at Annual “BG Tourism” Forums
The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) has organized the “BG TOURISM” forums eight times, held twice yearly at the start of the summer and winter tourist seasons. These gatherings bring together state and municipal officials, tourism industry representatives, NGOs, academics, and experts to discuss media »»»
US-Israel war on Iran: 8 Indians killed, 1 missing as West Asia conflict escalates
Amid the escalating West Asia conflict, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said eight Indian nationals have lost their lives while one person remains missing in “various incidents” across the region. At an inter-ministerial briefing in New Delhi, Additional Secretary (Gulf) Aseem R. Mahajan»»»
Israeli strike hits Beirut's southern suburbs minutes after warning
A strike hit Beirut's southern suburbs on Tuesday, AFPTV's live broadcast showed, after the Israeli military renewed its warning for residents to leave as it attacks the area. The strike came shortly after Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said the military would occupy a swathe of southern Leba»»»
US Will Not Provide Aid to Protect Those That Refused to Support Iran Operation - Trump
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States will no longer provide assistance to protect the interests of those countries that refused to support the military operation against Iran, US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday. "All of those countries that can't get jet fuel because of the Strait of Hormuz,»»»
Bulgaria Inflation Rises to 3.9% in March, NSI Flash Data Reveals
Preliminary data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI) indicate that consumer prices in Bulgaria increased by 0.7% in March on a monthly basis, while annual inflation reached 3.9%, according to the agency’s flash estimate, as reported by BTA. The NSI has recently begun publishing so-called »»»
COMMENT: An Iran embargo won't send oil to $200
A chorus of analysts and traders have spent recent weeks warning that oil prices will drift inexorably higher as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted. Robin J Brooks, Former IMF economist, begs to differ — and he has the data to make his case. »»»
UPDATE: Drone strike hits Kuwaiti oil tanker off Dubai coast
Authorities in Dubai announced that emergency teams successfully extinguished a fire aboard a Kuwaiti oil tanker following a reported drone strike on March 30, state news KUNA reported. Earlier statements i»»»
COMMENT: An Iran embargo won't send oil to $200
A chorus of analysts and traders have spent recent weeks warning that oil prices will drift inexorably higher as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted. Robin J Brooks, Former IMF economist, begs to differ — and he has the data to make his case. »»»
COMMENT: An Iran embargo won't send oil to $200
A chorus of analysts and traders have spent recent weeks warning that oil prices will drift inexorably higher as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted. Robin J Brooks, Former IMF economist, begs to differ — and he has the data to make his case. »»»
COMMENT: An Iran embargo won't send oil to $200
A chorus of analysts and traders have spent recent weeks warning that oil prices will drift inexorably higher as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted. Robin J Brooks, Former IMF economist, begs to differ — and he has the data to make his case. »»»
COMMENT: An Iran embargo won't send oil to $200
A chorus of analysts and traders have spent recent weeks warning that oil prices will drift inexorably higher as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted. Robin J Brooks, Former IMF economist, begs to differ — and he has the data to make his case. »»»
Iranian missile debris damages buildings near Ukrainian embassy in Tel Aviv
Debris from an Iranian missile strike landed near the Ukrainian embassy in Tel Aviv on March 31, damaging vehicles and shattering shop windows, RIA Novosti reported. Six people were injured after missile fragments fell in »»»
COMMENT: An Iran embargo won't send oil to $200
A chorus of analysts and traders have spent recent weeks warning that oil prices will drift inexorably higher as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted. Robin J Brooks, Former IMF economist, begs to differ — and he has the data to make his case. »»»
COMMENT: An Iran embargo won't send oil to $200
A chorus of analysts and traders have spent recent weeks warning that oil prices will drift inexorably higher as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted. Robin J Brooks, Former IMF economist, begs to differ — and he has the data to make his case. »»»
COMMENT: An Iran embargo won't send oil to $200
A chorus of analysts and traders have spent recent weeks warning that oil prices will drift inexorably higher as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted. Robin J Brooks, Former IMF economist, begs to differ — and he has the data to make his case. »»»
UPDATE: Drone strike hits Kuwaiti oil tanker off Dubai coast
Authorities in Dubai announced that emergency teams successfully extinguished a fire aboard a Kuwaiti oil tanker following a reported drone strike on March 30, state news KUNA reported. Earlier statements i»»»
COMMENT: An Iran embargo won't send oil to $200
A chorus of analysts and traders have spent recent weeks warning that oil prices will drift inexorably higher as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted. Robin J Brooks, Former IMF economist, begs to differ — and he has the data to make his case. »»»
Iranian missile debris damages buildings near Ukrainian embassy in Tel Aviv
Debris from an Iranian missile strike landed near the Ukrainian embassy in Tel Aviv on March 31, damaging vehicles and shattering shop windows, RIA Novosti reported. Six people were injured after missile fragments fell in »»»
Iran warns Trump any ground invasion would become 'civilisational' battle like 'Thermopylae'
Ali Akbar Velayati, senior Iranian statesman and advisor to the office of the supreme leader, warned on March 31 that any ground invasion of Iranian territory would turn the current conflict into a "historic and civilisational" war. »»»
COMMENT: An Iran embargo won't send oil to $200
A chorus of analysts and traders have spent recent weeks warning that oil prices will drift inexorably higher as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted. Robin J Brooks, Former IMF economist, begs to differ — and he has the data to make his case. »»»
Iranian missile debris damages buildings near Ukrainian embassy in Tel Aviv
Debris from an Iranian missile strike landed near the Ukrainian embassy in Tel Aviv on March 31, damaging vehicles and shattering shop windows, RIA Novosti reported. Six people were injured after missile fragments fell in »»»
COMMENT: An Iran embargo won't send oil to $200
A chorus of analysts and traders have spent recent weeks warning that oil prices will drift inexorably higher as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted. Robin J Brooks, Former IMF economist, begs to differ — and he has the data to make his case. »»»
COMMENT: An Iran embargo won't send oil to $200
A chorus of analysts and traders have spent recent weeks warning that oil prices will drift inexorably higher as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted. Robin J Brooks, Former IMF economist, begs to differ — and he has the data to make his case. »»»
Sany of China plans €1bn green energy and data centre project in Romania
Chinese industrial conglomerate Sany Group plans to invest more than €1bn in a large-scale hybrid energy and data centre project in western Romania, Profit reported on March 30. A Singapore-registered subsidiary of the group has signed a memorandum of understanding with a local partner fo»»»
Moldova’s separatist Transnistria faces second year of economic collapse
The separatist Transnistrian region of Moldova is preparing its 2026 budget amid a deep economic crisis, following an estimated contraction of nearly 18% in 2025, according to a statement from the executive authorities in Tiraspol. The region faced scarce and problematic gas supplies last year, aft»»»
Frontline Big Macs signal fragile recovery in southern Ukraine
The reopening of a McDonald's restaurant in the southern Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv is being hailed by officials and business leaders as a small but potent symbol of economic resilience, even as the war with Russia grinds on just kilometres away, McDonald's Ukraine said in a press release on O»»»
Frontline Big Macs signal fragile recovery in southern Ukraine
The reopening of a McDonald's restaurant in the southern Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv is being hailed by officials and business leaders as a small but potent symbol of economic resilience, even as the war with Russia grinds on just kilometres away, McDonald's Ukraine said in a press release on O»»»
Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis reopens Greek Consulate in Benghazi
The Greek Consulate in Benghazi was reopened last Sunday (29 March), in the presence of the Chairman of the House of Representatives’ Foreign Affairs Committee, Youssef Al-Agouri and the Greek Foreign Minister, George Gerapetritis. The Chairman of the House of Representatives’ Foreign Affairs Commi»»»
Houthis join Iran in Middle East war, threaten Red Sea shipping
The Yemeni-based Houthi movement on Saturday announced its formal entry into the conflict in the Middle East. The group has proclaimed its full support for Iran and other “resistance” factions across the region faced with US-Israeli aggression. The group condemned the “atrocities” committed by the »»»
Dhurandhar 2 box office smash: Rs10 billion club member and more
Dubai: The blockbuster Dhurandhar The Revenge, directed by Aditya Dhar, has taken Indian cinema by storm. Also known as Dhurandhar 2, the Ranveer Singh-starrer has now crossed the Rs10 billion mark globally, entering its second week with remarkable momentum. With no major new releases this week, th»»»
Syria, Italy discuss boosting cooperation and economic policy development
Damascus, March 31 (SANA) Head of the Planning and Statistics Authority Anas Salim met Italian Ambassador to Damascus Stefano Ravagnani to discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation and develop economic policies, the Authority said. The talks focused on expanding cooperation across sectors and s»»»
Polish defence major Niewiadów PGM secures approval for WSE main market debut
The Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF) has approved the prospectus of Niewiadów Polska Grupa Militarna (Niewiadów PGM), a defence sector company listed on the alternative market NewConnect, paving the way for its switch onto the main market of the Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE), the regulato»»»
Editors of leading Czech outlets call on PM Babiš to respect press freedom
Editors of leading Czech outlets called on billionaire Prime Minister Andre Babiš, leader of the ruling populist Ano party, to respect “free, independent and critical journalism”. The joint statement, shared by&n»»»
Iranian missile debris damages buildings near Ukrainian embassy in Tel Aviv
Debris from an Iranian missile strike landed near the Ukrainian embassy in Tel Aviv on March 31, damaging vehicles and shattering shop windows, RIA Novosti reported. Six people were injured after missile fragments fell in »»»
Report: US diplomat says no problem with Lebanon's Shiites
There is no problem between the United States and Lebanon's Shiites, whom "we view as having been and still being a fundamental political component in the country," a prominent diplomat at the U.S. Embassy in Beirut has been quoted as saying. "No party, whether external or internal, can ignore thei»»»
EU calls attacks on UN Lebanon peacekeepers 'grave violation' of law
The EU on Tuesday demanded an investigation into attacks on United Nations peacekeepers in Lebanon, after three Indonesian troops were killed amid fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. "We call for a thorough investigation to shed light on these grave attacks. These attacks are a grave violation o»»»
Middle East Conflict Erases Arab Region's Annual Economic Growth – UN
The conflict in the Middle East has nullified the annual economic growth of the Arab region, with losses potentially reaching nearly $200 billion, according to a report by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The military escalation in the Middle East could cost the region’s economies 3»»»
German children's book publisher sues OpenAI over copyright
Berlin: Publishing giant Penguin Random House announced a lawsuit against OpenAI on Tuesday, alleging that the AI-powered ChatGPT violated copyright by mimicking and reproducing content from a German children's book series. ChatGPT readily churned out illustrations and other content from Ingo Siegn»»»