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Oman and Qatar Explore Expanded Economic and Investment Ties
Businesstimes-of-omanaps-algeria5h ago2 sources

Oman and Qatar Explore Expanded Economic and Investment Ties

Omani and Qatari officials have held discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations and identifying new opportunities for cross-border investment. The talks aim to expand economic partnerships between the two Gulf nations.

Hungary's New Government Intensifies 'De-NER-ization' of Economy
Politicstelex22d ago

Hungary's New Government Intensifies 'De-NER-ization' of Economy

The new Hungarian government has escalated its efforts to dismantle the 'National Cooperation System' (NER) in the economy, impacting prominent businessmen like Lőrinc Mészáros, Gyula Balásy, and Attila Balázs, though some NER-affiliated companies still win state tenders.

Moldovan Businessmen Criticize New PAS Tax Policy
Politicsnewsmaker-md2mo ago

Moldovan Businessmen Criticize New PAS Tax Policy

Moldovan businessmen are reacting to a new tax policy proposed by the PAS party, which could abolish preferential VAT and increase the overall tax burden on many economic sectors, potentially having a negative impact on businesses and citizens.

Frequent Prime Minister Changes Too Costly for Lithuania
Politicsdelfi-lt2mo ago

Frequent Prime Minister Changes Too Costly for Lithuania

One of Lithuania's most famous businessmen, Dundulis, stated that the frequent changes in government during the current term are too expensive for the country, as neither the changing ministers nor prime ministers bring any benefit to the state.

Russian Soldiers in Ukraine Fed Substandard Rations
Worldrzeczpospolita2mo ago

Russian Soldiers in Ukraine Fed Substandard Rations

For at least two years, Russian soldiers in Ukraine were reportedly fed canned food resembling animal feed, with a group of corrupt Russian businessmen and military officials profiting from the 'high-quality tuszonka'.

Luxury sneakers become popular among businessmen
Culturele-figaro3mo ago

Luxury sneakers become popular among businessmen

The trend of luxury sneakers has expanded from Silicon Valley tycoons to French decision-makers and entrepreneurs. Businessmen are increasingly opting for designer sneakers from brands like Berluti, Loro Piana, Zegna, and Hermès over traditional city shoes.

Nepal Home Minister Resigns Weeks After Appointment Amid Financial Probe
WorldAl JazeeraDWSCMP+6Times of Indiahindustan-timesindian-expressstraits-timesndtvdhaka-tribune4mo ago9 sources

Nepal Home Minister Resigns Weeks After Appointment Amid Financial Probe

Nepal's Home Minister Sudan Gurung has resigned just weeks into his tenure following an investigation into his financial transactions. The resignation comes amid scrutiny over his alleged links to businessmen involved in money laundering.

Pakistan Minister Urges Repatriation of Offshore Funds
FinanceDawnexpress-tribune4mo ago2 sources

Pakistan Minister Urges Repatriation of Offshore Funds

Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi called on the business community to bring back 20-30% of their offshore wealth to the country. This appeal aims to boost the national economy by repatriating funds held abroad.

Montenegrin Businessmen Demand Urgent Access to Forests
Businessvijesti-mecdm-me5mo ago2 sources

Montenegrin Businessmen Demand Urgent Access to Forests

Montenegrin businessmen, represented by the Committee of the Association of Forestry and Wood Processing of the Chamber of Economy, are demanding an urgent resolution to problems arising from the inadequate application of the Law on Forests. They require access to signed contracts and the use of wood assortments within the next fifteen days.

Murder trial opens over alleged masonic lodge crime network in Paris
PoliticsThe Guardianindex-hr5mo ago2 sources

Murder trial opens over alleged masonic lodge crime network in Paris

Twenty-two defendants, including intelligence agents and police, accused of committing crimes on behalf of Freemason mafia Twenty-two people are to stand trial in France from Monday on charges of murder and other serious crimes centred on a masonic lodge accused of running hit squads. Seven defendants – including former intelligence agents, soldiers and businessmen – face possible life sentences. Prosecutors allege the group carried out murder, attempted murder, aggravated assault and crimina...

Industrialists slam govt’s energy policy
BusinessDawn6mo ago

Industrialists slam govt’s energy policy

KARACHI: Industrialists and businessmen criticised the government’s decision to suspend gas supply to industries for two days a week, along with curtailment to fertiliser plants, claiming it would further strain Pakistan’s fragile economy, especially with a recent power tariff increase. Pakistan is already confronting major economic difficulties due to the steadily increasing cost of doing business, especially the exorbitant prices of gas and electricity, which have significantly diminished t...

Russian Oligarch Presents Five Scenarios for Russia's Future
Worldaktualne-cz1mo ago

Russian Oligarch Presents Five Scenarios for Russia's Future

Andrey Melnichenko, one of Russia's wealthiest businessmen, has outlined five potential scenarios for Russia's future following its confrontation with the West in an article for The Economist, including what he considers a 'positive' outcome.

Finland Faces Phenomenon of Ambiguous Real Estate Deals
Politicsyle-uutiset3mo ago

Finland Faces Phenomenon of Ambiguous Real Estate Deals

Finland is experiencing a phenomenon of ambiguous real estate deals where businessmen have no intention of maintaining properties they purchase. Experts suggest legislative changes and criminal charges, with one proposing housing companies should be able to compulsorily acquire shares.

Met Gala Draws Attention to Attendees and Shifting Guest List
CultureThe Guardianvijesti-me3mo ago2 sources

Met Gala Draws Attention to Attendees and Shifting Guest List

The annual Met Gala in New York generated discussion about its attendees, with some observers noting a shift towards businessmen replacing traditional celebrities on the guest list. The event sparked conversations about who was present and who was notably absent.

Orbán's allies send fortunes abroad
World4mo ago

Orbán's allies send fortunes abroad

Businessmen close to Orbán are 'under pressure' and are diverting funds abroad, before the inauguration of Magyar, who promises to recover assets and investigate the origin of wealth.

Group Backs Ebonyi Governor Nwifuru for Second Term in 2027
Businessvanguard-ng4mo ago

Group Backs Ebonyi Governor Nwifuru for Second Term in 2027

The Young Ebonyi Businessmen Forum, Lagos State Chapter, has expressed support for Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State, advocating for his re-election in 2027 to allow him to complete ongoing projects. The group also warned against "unfit" lawmakers.

Icelandic Businessmen Sued for Espionage and Harassment
Financeruv4mo ago

Icelandic Businessmen Sued for Espionage and Harassment

Former MP Vilhjálmur Bjarnason and lawyer Ólafur Kristinsson have sued businessmen Björgólfur Thor Björgólfsson and Birgir Már Ragnarsson for alleged espionage, privacy violations, stalking, and breaches of personal data protection.

Wealth in Hungarian Government-Affiliated Private Equity Funds Surges
Financetelex5mo ago

Wealth in Hungarian Government-Affiliated Private Equity Funds Surges

The assets held in private equity funds favored by government-affiliated businessmen in Hungary have increased by a fifth in one year. This growth has been significantly bolstered by hundreds of billions in state placements over the years, occurring while the broader economy struggles.

Museu Medeiros e Almeida turns 25
Cultureobservador5mo ago

Museu Medeiros e Almeida turns 25

António Medeiros e Almeida was one of the great businessmen of the 20th century. The museum was visited by 14,000 people last year, which is considered low.

Critics Question Albanian Government's Municipality Map Plan
Worldreporter-albalkan-web12d ago2 sources

Critics Question Albanian Government's Municipality Map Plan

Critics are raising concerns about the Albanian government's proposed plan for a new municipality map, viewing it as a potential centralization of power. Businessmen and other figures have voiced strong opposition, suggesting the plan could lead to depopulation and questioning the role of institutions like SPAK.

The most unlikely friendship in the Middle East has collapsed: How two businessmen became a symbol of the deadlock
Worldnaftemporiki1mo ago

The most unlikely friendship in the Middle East has collapsed: How two businessmen became a symbol of the deadlock

Για περισσότερο από μία δεκαετία, ο Εγιάλ Βάλντμαν και ο Μπασάρ Μάσρι αποτελούσαν ένα από τα πιο χαρακτηριστικά παραδείγματα συνεργασίας ανάμεσα σε Ισραηλινούς και Παλαιστίνιους. Η πιο απίθανη φιλία…

Slovak Court Hears Indictments in 'Purge' Corruption Case
Politicsirozhlas2mo ago

Slovak Court Hears Indictments in 'Purge' Corruption Case

In Slovakia, indictments were heard for the first time in one of the largest corruption cases in recent years, known as 'Purge.' The prosecutor described an alleged network of police officers, businessmen, and high-ranking state officials before the specialized court in Banská Bystrica.

Red Tape Hinders Capital Investment in Pakistan
Businessexpress-tribune3mo ago

Red Tape Hinders Capital Investment in Pakistan

Businessmen in Pakistan are demanding action against officials who they claim are intentionally slowing down the pace of investment through excessive bureaucracy and red tape, rather than attributing capital issues to bad luck.

Political Change in Hungary Sparks Fear Among Orbán-Era Wealthy
Politicsnewsbeast3mo ago

Political Change in Hungary Sparks Fear Among Orbán-Era Wealthy

Following Viktor Orbán's significant defeat, political change in Hungary has created fear and insecurity among businessmen and oligarchs who benefited financially during his 16-year rule. A new political figure, Péter Magyar, is reportedly initiating a "war" with arrests and investigations.

Scottish Football Club Sponsors Jailed for Cocaine Trafficking
WorldTimes of India3mo ago

Scottish Football Club Sponsors Jailed for Cocaine Trafficking

Two Lanarkshire businessmen, known for their public success and sponsorship of a Scottish football club, have been jailed. They were unmasked as the leaders of an £11 million cocaine trafficking network after their operation was exposed through EncroChat messages.

Courts Deny Bail in Gold and Cyber Fraud Cases
Businessindian-expressmyjoyonline4mo ago2 sources

Courts Deny Bail in Gold and Cyber Fraud Cases

Courts in Ghana and Mumbai have denied bail to individuals implicated in separate large-scale fraud cases. One case involves businessmen accused in a Gh¢49 million gold fraud, while the other concerns an agent who activated over 100 SIM cards for overseas cyber fraud.

Investigation into Belinda Balluku Deepens
Businessbalkan-web4mo ago

Investigation into Belinda Balluku Deepens

Investigations into former Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku are intensifying, with SPAK questioning close associates and businessmen following searches of offices and luxury villas.

Controversies Emerge Ahead of West Bengal Assembly Polls
Politicshindustan-timesindian-express4mo ago2 sources

Controversies Emerge Ahead of West Bengal Assembly Polls

Ahead of the West Bengal Assembly polls, several controversies have emerged, including allegations of voter deletions, misconduct, and bribery. Enforcement Directorate raids were conducted on various individuals, and a police observer was replaced in Nandigram.

Kremlin Denies Putin Pressured Oligarchs for War Contributions Amid Reports of Demands
WorldReutersBBCbloomberg+67NYTle-mondeThe GuardianAl Jazeeranzzhelsingin-sanomattagesschauukrainska-pravda+59 more5mo ago70 sources

Kremlin Denies Putin Pressured Oligarchs for War Contributions Amid Reports of Demands

The Kremlin has denied reports that President Vladimir Putin pressured leading Russian businessmen to donate money to stabilize the country's finances for the Ukraine war, clarifying that while contributions are welcomed, they are voluntary. This comes after earlier reports indicated Putin was demanding funds from oligarchs for the ongoing conflict.

Trump Extends Pause on Iran Strikes to April 6, Citing Talks and Operation Epic Fury
WorldAPbloombergNYT+84wsjFTle-mondewapoThe GuardianNPRAl JazeeraCNN+76 more5mo ago87 sources

Trump Extends Pause on Iran Strikes to April 6, Citing Talks and Operation Epic Fury

US President Donald Trump has again postponed planned strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, extending the deadline to April 6 and citing progress in ongoing talks. He also noted Iran's allowance of 10 oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz as a positive sign, indicating seriousness in negotiations, as Operation Epic Fury continues.

Miša Brkić Reveals New Scenario for NIS Sale Amid US Inquiries
Businessn1-serbiadanas5mo ago2 sources

Miša Brkić Reveals New Scenario for NIS Sale Amid US Inquiries

Economic journalist Miša Brkić has elaborated on a new scenario for the sale of Serbia's NIS (Oil Industry of Serbia), confirming information that certain circles within the US Treasury are inquiring among Serbian businessmen about potential involvement.

Larnaca Shooting Court Case Adjourned Until June
Worldcyprus-mail5mo ago

Larnaca Shooting Court Case Adjourned Until June

The court case involving two businessmen, aged 47 and 43, arrested in connection with a January shooting in Larnaca city center, has been adjourned until June 17 following a defense request.

Eight arrested for violent robbery in Cantabria
Worldla-vanguardia5mo ago

Eight arrested for violent robbery in Cantabria

Eight individuals have been arrested in Cantabria, Spain, for a highly violent robbery. The suspects are part of a criminal organization specializing in robbery and extortion targeting businessmen linked to East Asia.