The oil artery reopens, traffic in the Strait of Hormuz increases significantly. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints for global energy supplies, as a large share of international oil and liquefied natural gas passes through it daily. Any disruption or reopening of traffic in this area quickly affects global shipping flows, energy security, and oil prices. An increase in vessel movement through the strait typically signals a stabiliza

The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, warned that the country could take drastic measures against one of the world’s most important maritime routes if U.S. pressure on Iranian ports continues. In a statement published on the platform X, Ghalibaf declared that closing the Strait of Hormuz remains an option if the United States does not lift its blockade on Iran. According to him, this situation could directly affect international shipping traffic in

This is the moment when a sex worker hangs from the window of a brothel while desperately trying to escape a police raid. The shocking video shows a woman in a thong bodysuit climbing out of a first-floor window as two officers attempt to arrest her. The woman can be seen balancing on the window ledge of the brothel in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, trying to push away a police officer’s hands. She then slips and is left hanging about 4.5 meters in the air, as police grab her while

New details continue to emerge from the tragic incident in Kahramanmaraş, Turkey, where a 14-year-old student opened fire inside a school, causing the death of 9 people, including 8 students and one teacher. Shortly before carrying out the attack, the minor had posted a disturbing message in English on an online platform, warning of the act: “I can do it today around three o’clock. Fifth and sixth grade students, get ready. I feel so done today.” According to media reports, a

New developments have emerged regarding the death of 19-year-old Albanian Myrto in Kefalonia, while one of the arrested suspects, a 26-year-old former weightlifter, appeared in court to ask for forgiveness. According to information, the young man claims he was the one who carried the unconscious girl out of the apartment and that, together with a 23-year-old, they called emergency services. However, investigations by the Greek Police point to a more serious version of events.

A woman was found dead today (April 17) inside a residential building in central Athens, prompting an immediate response from the authorities. According to preliminary information, a man has been escorted from a short-term rental apartment in the same building, on Kolokotroni Street, and is being questioned as part of the investigation. Initial sources indicate that the woman is suspected to have arranged a meeting with the escorted individual through a dating app. Police are

An alarming situation was recorded in Piazza Medaglie d'Oro, in the Arenella area of Naples, where an armed robbery at a Crédit Agricole branch was accompanied by a hostage-taking. According to authorities, three to four masked individuals entered the bank premises and barricaded themselves inside, holding around 25 people employees and customers for several hours. The area was surrounded by security forces, while firefighters were also involved in the operation, intervening

A tragic incident has shaken the island of Kefalonia in Greece, after a 19-year-old girl lost her life in the center of Argostoli. Greek media have revealed disturbing details about her final hours, while among those arrested is also a 22-year-old Albanian. According to police sources, the young woman had spent the night in a hotel with three young men aged 23, 26, and 22. She had arrived there around midnight with the 23-year-old. Later, around 02:00, it is suspected that th

The use of concealment tactics and data manipulation is increasing in the Strait of Hormuz Tactics involving disappearance and route manipulation, characteristic of the so-called “ghost fleet,” have intensified in the Strait of Hormuz following the U.S. naval blockade targeting Iran-linked shipping, according to an article by The New York Times. In recent days, maritime intelligence experts have identified a rise in maneuvers aimed at evading surveillance, such as disabling t

Members of an Albanian criminal gang have been jailed after stealing valuables worth more than £1 million. British media report that police said the group “boasted” about their crimes and “shared images of their illegal gains,” such as watches and designer handbags. Endrit Nikolli, 27, Kristian Gropcaj, 30, George Pepa, 31, Krisjian Dedndreaj, 28, and Sidorjan Lleshi, 26, all pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary and conspiracy to possess criminal property. “KORÇA B

Greek media report that on Wednesday in Athens, an agreement is expected to be signed for drilling in “Block 2” in the Ionian Sea, marking an important step toward the start of gas exploration by the consortium ExxonMobil, Energean, and HELLENiQ Energy. The project foresees that the first exploratory drilling will take place in 2027, reviving activity in this area after nearly half a century. At the same time, Greek media have also published relevant maps of the exploration z

Oil prices climbed back above $100 per barrel, while Asian energy markets opened higher on Monday after talks between the United States and Iran failed to reach a new agreement and Donald Trump announced that he would block Iranian ports. The international Brent crude benchmark rose by 7.3% to $102.30 (£76.32), while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude increased by 8.7% to $104.94. The failure of the weekend negotiations has raised concerns that the global energy crisis will d

President Donald Trump has stated that the United States will begin “blocking every vessel attempting to enter or exit the Strait of Hormuz.” In a lengthy post on the Truth Social platform, he said the meeting went well and that they reached agreement on most points. Trump emphasized that the only issue that truly mattered, on which they did not reach consensus, was the nuclear one. Trump added that “at some point” an agreement on free passage will be reached, but according t

Donald Trump, the American President, has issued a strong warning to China regarding the military assistance it is suspected of providing to Iran during the conflict with the U.S. and Israel. The head of the White House responded to a question about the possibility of Beijing sending air defense systems. “If you send weapons to Iran, China will have serious problems,” was Trump’s reply to a journalist’s question regarding media reports that Beijing is preparing to supply Tehr

A shocking case of child abuse has come to light in eastern France, where a 9-year-old boy was rescued after being locked inside a van by his father for more than a year. According to The Sun newspaper, the child was found on Monday in an extremely poor condition, as he is believed to have been confined in the vehicle since late 2024, when he was just seven years old. Authorities say the boy was unable to walk due to being kept in such confinement for a long time and showed c

Lufthansa employees began a strike this Friday, which risks causing the cancellation of hundreds of flights. The strike, called by the UFO union, is expected to last from 00:01 to 22:00 and will affect all departures of Deutsche Lufthansa AG from the main airports of Frankfurt Airport and Munich Airport, as well as departures of the regional branch Lufthansa CityLine from nine other airports, including Hamburg Airport, Bremen Airport, Stuttgart Airport, Cologne Bonn Airport,

Meanwhile, yesterday the Transparency Board set new fuel prices in Albania. Asian stocks and oil prices rose this Friday ahead of highly anticipated talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad, which could determine whether the Strait of Hormuz reopens for much-needed crude shipments. At the same time, there are significant differences in fuel prices across European Union countries, while in some cases oil prices have increased by up to 30 percent. The price increase has been

A major anti-drug operation was carried out by police in Greece, resulting in the seizure of a large quantity of narcotics and the arrest of three suspects for drug trafficking. The operation, conducted in the Attica region including Athens, began late Tuesday and concluded today (April 8). According to Greek media, three individuals aged 59, 50, and 35 were arrested, accused of possession and trafficking of narcotics. During the operation, authorities seized over 26 kilogram

U.S. President Donald Trump warned that if the ceasefire is not fully respected, American forces will act with overwhelming force against Iran. “All U.S. ships, aircraft, and military personnel, with ammunition, additional weapons, and everything else suitable and necessary for deadly pursuit and the destruction of an already significantly degraded enemy, will remain in place in and around Iran until the TRUE AGREEMENT reached is fully honored. If for any reason it is not res

The war in the Middle East is upending the lives and livelihoods of people in the region and beyond. This was emphasized in a statement following a meeting on April 8 between the leaders of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank Group (WBG), and the World Food Program (WFP). The meeting discussed the effects of the Middle East conflict on the global economy and food security. “This has already caused one of the largest shocks in global energy markets in modern