Due to the disruption of oil supplies from Iran, London has accelerated green reform. By 2028, all new homes in England are required to generate their own electricity, completely abandoning gas boilers.
North Korea has tested a new solid-fuel rocket engine. According to the Associated Press, such an engine can be used in intercontinental missiles capable of hitting the U.S. mainland.
A high-profile court case between short-term rental platform Airbnb and Spanish authorities is gaining momentum in Madrid. The region’s highest court refused to suspend a fine of 64 million euros. This means that the company must pay the amount now, despite the ongoing appeal.
On the Côte d’Azur – in the French region of Alpes-Maritimes – a large-scale housing crisis is forming. This is according to the CCI Nice Côte d’Azur report, which records a sharp imbalance between supply and demand.
In the Dutch real estate market, foreign buyers are less likely to overpay than locals, according to Logos Press.
Beijing is betting on one of the world’s most talked-about markets – overweight drugs. At the center of attention is the American pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly, whose developments are already changing the industry.
Russia is preparing to cut military spending for the first time since the start of the war against Ukraine. But this reduction does not mean a weakening of war funding: the government is looking for ways to spend more efficiently.
On Friday, March 20, the British pound fell in value due to rising oil prices, which worsened investor sentiment.
Russian oil company Lukoil has completely devalued its investments in foreign assets amid US sanctions.
As of January 1, Russian border guards had 8.9 million orders from bailiffs to ban debtors from leaving Russia – 1.4 times more than a year ago. This is partly an accumulated effect: the issuance of new bans is declining.
The U.S. Defense Department has proposed to the White House several options for further funding of the military campaign against Iran, Logos Press reported, citing the Washington Post.
Chairman António Costa said that threats against EU leaders were unacceptable, commenting on Ukrainian President Zelensky’s remarks against Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
The number of Ukrainians aged 18 to 63 years in Germany has increased by more than 50 thousand in a year, according to Logos Press.
Philip Morris International (PMI) reports further progress in its smoke-free journey. In 2025, the company saw growth in all categories of smokeless products: heated tobacco, nicotine sachets, e-cigarettes. According to financial results, smokeless products accounted for 41.5% of PMI’s total 2025 net revenues. At the same time, volumes shipped of smokeless products increased by 12.8% due to the transition of adult smokers to alternative products.
This is about the Al-Ruwais industrial complex. A fire broke out on its territory due to a drone attack. This refinery is the fourth largest in the world in terms of production capacity and the largest in the UAE, Logos Press reported citing RBC.
Iraq’s oil production has fallen sharply amid ongoing conflict with Iran and problems with exports through the Strait of Hormuz.
The escalating conflict in Iran has already caused fuel and energy prices to rise and stock markets to plummet.
Tehran is experiencing a “temporary shortage” of fuel amid U.S.-Israeli airstrikes, according to the governor of Iran’s capital province. Residents have been urged to refrain from unnecessary travel and save fuel.
US President Donald Trump said today that Iran could be hit “very hard” and the list of potential targets for attacks could be expanded.
Against the background of military actions in Iran, fuel prices are rising in Germany. The cost of diesel in the country averages 2.054 euros per liter. Gasoline of Super E10 grade rose to an average of 1.991 euros at the morning peak, Logos Press reports citing DW.
