Have a need for speed? Saudi’s Qiddiya City gears up for new motorsport hotel and horse racing venue
Saudi Arabia’s gigacity project has plans to shift to high-gear, creating a hub for international motorsports, equestrian racing and positioning itself as a year-round destination for residences, leisure and tourism.…
Iran to blame for closing Strait of Hormuz, says Gulf leader
The Gulf Chief Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi told Euronews that Iran is responsible for weaponising the Strait to score a geopolitical win and should deal with the effects. Read more at…
Is tripe soup Greek or Turkish? A culinary dispute heats up
Greece and Turkey are clashing over who can claim tripe soup as their own. Known as “patsa” in Greece and “iskembe” in Turkey, the centuries-old recipe is a staple in…
Is it worth stockpiling cash as phsyical currency makes comeback in Poland?
While the trend towards the complete digitalisation of payments prevailed not long ago, today central banks and governments say that physical money may prove indispensable in crisis situations. Read More
Russia agrees to pay compensation to Azerbaijan over 2024 airliner tragedy
Russia and Azerbaijan have revealed that an “appropriate settlement of consequences,” including compensation payment, has been reached over the Azerbaijan Airlines airliner crash in December 2024. Read more at Read…
Orbán’s defeat and US shift raise hopes to unblock EU sanctions on Russia
After Viktor Orbán’s defeat at the polls and Washington’s decision to phase out waivers for Russian oil, hopes are rising in Brussels that a package of sanctions against Moscow will…
US blockade of Iranian ports to last ‘as long as it takes,’ Defence Secretary Hegseth says
The US naval blockade of Iran’s ports came into effect on Monday, with President Donald Trump warning that any attack ships would be “eliminated” if they attempted to break it.…
EU to slash power bills by cutting taxes and grid costs
The Commission’s draft proposal to change energy taxation risks being politically sensitive as several EU countries have limited fiscal space. Environmental groups urge Brussels to propose a windfall profit tax…
Europe has six weeks of jet fuel left caused by ‘dire strait’ crisis, IEA chief warns
Last week, the Airports Council International Europe wrote to the European Commission, saying jet fuel shortages could begin at the start of May if tankers do not start passing through…
Repsol agrees Venezuela deal to boost oil production and regain control of assets
Spanish energy company Repsol has reached an agreement with Venezuela’s government and state-owned company Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) to regain operational control of key oil assets and sharply increase production…