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Nikolay Vassilev, former Minister of Economy of Bulgaria, stated on Monday, April 6, that joining the euro zone did not lead to a doubling of prices, arguing that inflation remains low and fears of sudden increases are exaggerated. He stated that the idea of a general doubling of prices related to joining the eurozone is false, writes Novinite. He pointed out the recent monthly inflation figures: 0.6% in January, 0.4% in February, and 0.7% in March, which he described as very low in a historical context. Nikolay Vassilev argues that the current inflation is among the lowest in recent decades,…
The war in the Middle East risks consuming American military resources, including anti-aircraft defense missiles, which could affect weapon deliveries to Ukraine. “Our missile reserves are running out. We need more PAC-3 missiles to be able to repel future attacks from the Russian aggressor,” emphasizes Dmitro, the chief engineer of a Patriot air defense system, in a video released by the Ukrainian Air Forces, according to Agerpres. According to the soldiers, the American manufacturing system allowed the interception of over 40 ballistic missiles during Russia’s recent winter campaign against Ukraine’s energy system, but there could have been more “if we…
A survey conducted for the publication El Pais shows that citizens of Spain perceive Donald Trump as the greatest threat to world peace, ahead of Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia. Each new opinion poll comes to confirm the massive rejection of the Spaniards towards the figure of the United States President. An analysis conducted for the publication El Pais reveals a devastating score for the US president: the Spaniards consider Donald Trump the greatest threat to world peace, slightly ahead of Vladimir Putin, both followed by the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The survey reveals a deep pessimism about…
The Ukrainian company Fire Point, known for the Flamingo cruise missile, is working on a revolutionary air defense system that could significantly reduce the cost of intercepting ballistic missiles. The project, carried out with the participation of European partners, aims to launch the system by the end of 2027. The co-founder and chief designer of Fire Point, Denis Știlerman, told Reuters that the main goal is to reduce the cost of intercepting a ballistic missile to under one million dollars, well below the current cost of American Patriot systems. “If we succeed, it would be a radical change in air…
The latest decisions made by Donald Trump, culminating in the way the “Epic Fury” operation is conducted, are even criticized by John Bolton, one of his former security advisors. The operation “Epic Furry” is causing reactions among political analysts around the world, and in many cases, the reactions are not positive. This is also the case for John Bolton, a well-known American diplomat, former National Security Advisor (2018–2019) under Donald Trump’s presidency, and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (2005–2006) under George W. Bush. Although he is generally known as a “hawk” of foreign policy (hardliner), often supporting aggressive positions…
President Donald Trump is holding a press conference on Monday evening regarding the situation in the Middle East. The conference comes a few days after the American leader officially addressed the nation from the White House last week, when he stated that the war would end “soon”. In his initial statements at the White House press conference, Trump threatened that he could “wipe the entire country off the map”, referring to Iran. “The entire country can be wiped out in a single night, and that night could be tomorrow night”, Trump said. The statement refers to the deadline imposed on…
The Vice President of the United States, JD Vance, is set to meet on Tuesday in Budapest with the Prime Minister of Hungary, Viktor Orban, in a gesture of support for the ultra-nationalist leader just a few days before the Sunday’s parliamentary elections, reports EFE, as relayed by Agerpres. According to the Index.hu portal, close to the Budapest government, it is expected that the two politicians will appear in front of the press on Tuesday around lunchtime and participate together in the afternoon at a political rally of the governing conservative Fidesz party of Prime Minister Orban. Confirming last week’s…
Russians are buying more and more homes in Minsk, due to increasingly strict restrictions on internet and communications in Russia. In March 2026, Russian citizens purchased 126 apartments in the capital of Belarus, which is about one in ten apartments sold that month, according to authorities in Minsk, writes The Moscow Times. In total, 1,284 real estate transactions were recorded in the database. The “Your Capital” agency indicates that the proportion of Russians among home buyers in Minsk was 1.5% in 2019, 3% in 2021, and 2% in 2022. Russian citizens can legally purchase properties in Belarus, based on the…
Tehran responds to Trump’s threats and demands financial compensation before allowing traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. Mehdi Tabatabaei, the deputy for communications and information in the office of the Iranian president Pezeshkian, reacted harshly to the ultimatum issued by American President Donald Trump. The Iranian official clarified that the Strait of Hormuz, vital for the transport of a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas, will only be reopened once Iran receives financial compensation for the damages caused by war. “The Strait of Hormuz will only reopen when, under a new legal regime, the damages caused by…
Thousands of believers gathered on Sunday in Saint Peter’s Square to listen to the first Easter message delivered by Pope Leo XIV in his capacity as sovereign pontiff. Surrounded by white roses, on the central balcony of the Vatican basilica, the pope appealed to “those who have the power to start wars” to choose peace. “On this festive day, let us renounce any desire for conflict, domination, and power, and let us pray to God to grant peace to a world devastated by wars,” he said, according to BBC. The first Pope originating from the USA has become a vocal…