EU Transport Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas has said there are no indications of jet fuel shortages, but stressed the importance of acting quickly and appropriately, including the use of emergency stocks "if real supply issues arise".
This move is expected to open up new birdwatching, wildlife tracking and hiking opportunities for eco-tourists, as Kazakhstan attempts to restore ecological balance.
Eastern barred bandicoots were once considered extinct on mainland Australia, but conservationists are determined to give them a “fighting chance”.
Qatar has urged diplomacy on Tuesday as uncertainty surrounds US-Iran talks, warning prolonged tensions risk wider global fallout, particularly if disruption in the Strait of Hormuz affects energy flows and markets.
The ship recently docked at an Israeli port and is en route to Turkey despite allegations it is carrying wheat from Russian-occupied Ukraine.
Chinese streaming giant iQIYI has launched a controversial new AI “actor database” designed to connect filmmakers with actors willing to have their likeness used in AI-generated content.
The repair of the Druzhba pipeline paves the way for the adoption of the €90 billion loan for Ukraine and a new round of sanctions against Russia, both of which are currently vetoed by Hungary.
NASA has rolled out a major section of its Space Launch System rocket for the Artemis III mission, set to launch in 2027. The core stage will be transported to Kennedy Space Center as part of preparations for a future crewed lunar landing.
From a range of upscale hotels to relaxed visa rules for some visitors, there’s plenty to look forward to in Albania this year.
What is becoming harder and harder to justify in the never-ending FTX litigation is the glaring mismatch between an outdated bankruptcy system, the wild volatility of the crypto market, and the perverse incentives that mismatch has created. U.S. bankruptcy law was written
The blaze at Le Constellation, a bar in the upmarket Alpine resort town of Crans-Montana, broke out in the early hours of 1 January as people celebrated the New Year.
Gaza would need over $71 billion for recovery after two years of war, EU and UN warned Monday, as damage to homes, hospitals, and schools leaves most people displaced.
After the 'freezing' of short-term rentals in the centre of Athens, the discussion about 'freezing' the licenses for new hotels opens.
When Tim Cook took over from Steve Jobs, he wasn't expected to reinvent Apple, only to keep it running. 15 years later he hands over one of the worlds most valuable companies. Here's how he did that.
Uzbekistan is broadening its export base through market diversification, industrial growth, and trade reforms, targeting higher value-added products and new international markets.
The visit highlights France's efforts to back the Lebanese state even as its diplomatic standing with Israel weakens.
The EU's top court finds that the reforms breached EU values on a number of levels and broke the founding values of the EU treaty.
German business confidence dropped sharply in April, reaching its lowest point since the 2022 energy crisis.
Ties between both countries have surged amid Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with Moscow and Pyongyang deepening economic, political, cultural and military links.
The French company recorded five defence orders worth more than €100 million each, as global demand rises amid the Iran war.
The projects will support nature, gastronomy, wellness and cultural tourism within Portugal’s inland, and attract visitors away from major tourist hotspots like Lisbon and Porto.
Early signs of economic contact emerge between Armenia and Azerbaijan, as export data points to a modest resumption of trade.
US envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner have travelled to Moscow several times, but never to Kyiv.
Researchers working with 11 astronauts discovered that even in weightlessness, the brain continues to behave as if gravity is still present - a finding that could impact future space exploration.
Swedish intelligence said Russia has been covering up a weak, debt-driven economy hit by war costs and sanctions, warning of rising inflation and banking risks.
The stock markets that were supposed to pay the highest price for the Iran war are now the ones leading the 2026 league table, and the rebound from March's Hormuz panic has been one of the most aggressive relief rallies in years.
Some 110 Doruk Madencilik workers who had been marching to Ankara to demand unpaid wages and compensation were detained as demands for rights and safety grow louder.
Brussels is ready to move on with the €90 billion loan for Ukraine as soon as Hungary removes its controversial veto. The resolution could also pave the way for the adoption of a new package of sanctions against Russia.
South Korean police are seeking to arrest Hybe chairman Bang Si-Hyuk over alleged investor fraud tied to the company’s IPO, in a case that could impact the K-pop giant as BTS resumes touring.
Spanning 1,191 metres, Kruunuvuorensilta bridge in Finland connects Korkeasaari and Kruunuvuorenranta.
European markets are trading mostly flat with Asian indices jumping higher and oil prices rising slightly as suspense builds around potential US-Iran negotiations and the end of the ceasefire in less than 48 hours.
Celebrated musicians including Massive Attack, Kneecap, Brian Eno, Sigur Rós, Nadine Shah, and many more have signed an open letter calling for a boycott of the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in protest of Israel’s participation.
Scientists have found that distinctive patterns in gut bacteria can identify people at risk of developing Parkinson’s disease years before symptoms appear.
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The European Court of Justice rules that Hungary's 2021 Child Protection Law unlawfully discriminates against LGBTQ+ community; the first time a member state has been found in violation of EU fundamental values charter.
The Vatican will screen the film 'Aldeas', which features Pope Francis' last on-screen interview. The premiere takes place on the one-year anniversary of his death.
Iran executes Amirali Mirjafari for allegedly plotting to burn a Tehran mosque and collaborating with Israel and the US, as rights groups decry rising executions.
The EU is Israel’s largest trading partner, with a relationship worth more than €45 billion a year.
Hundreds of thousands of German components can be found in Russian drones and weapons systems. How do these components get to Russia? Research shows complex supply chains via intermediaries and third countries.
A US delegation led by Vice President JD Vance was expected to leave shortly from Washington for Islamabad, which earlier this month hosted a first round of talks, ending without progress.
Countries continue to turn to renewables for national security despite Trump's attacks on wind and solar.
The passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz - the world's busiest oil shipping canal - has been severely disrupted amid the US-Israeli war with Iran. Timelapse footage shows maritime traffic in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz from April 18 to April 20, amid a fragile
Norway's foreign affairs minister Espen Barth Eide says Europe is 'doing its part' in the Hormuz Strait but argues NATO 'is not party to the conflict' in Iran.
New York's 420 crowds filled Washington Square Park and Tompkins Square Park as revellers marked legal cannabis with music, joints and shifting police controls.
Belgium, Denmark and Germany are among the member states to have already met the 2025 single-use plastic (SUP) collection target of 77%. The European Commission published the first report under the Single Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) on Thursday (16 April) based on data from
Donald Trump recently posted a clip of Frank Sinatra singing his seminal hit song ‘My Way’. No context. Just the clip. And now, Frank's daughter Nancy is speaking out...
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz says the results of the test on his injured wrist will be "crucial" in determining whether he plays at the French Open.
Millions of Ukrainians remain under EU protection, yet some are heading back. From rising living costs to emotional strain, what’s driving this unexpected reversal?
Trade and Economic Security Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič (pictured) and South Korean Minister for Trade Yeo Han-koo co-chaired the thirteenth EU-Republic of Korea Trade Committee, under the Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The two sides strengthened their partnership by holding their
Video and photos published by local media shows a man standing with a gun on top of a pyramid while people duck for cover. A number of gunshots ring out in the videos.