Middle East

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European drivers choke on rising diesel prices

The price of diesel fuel has rocketed by more than 30 percent across Europe since the start of the Middle East war highlighting the continent's dependence on imported energy and the lingering prominence of diesel on the car market.

Middle East

Pro-Palestinian flotilla's new Gaza mission to start in Spain on April 12th

A flotilla of pro-Palestinian activists who attempted to reach Gaza last year said on Thursday they would launch a new mission to the devastated territory from Barcelona on April 12th.

Middle East

Danish Maersk container ship denied docking at Spanish port over arms to Israel

A Maersk container ship has been refused entry to the Spanish port of Algeciras, the Danish shipping company said Saturday, denying that the vessel is transporting arms to Israel.

Travel news

Major European airlines cancel dozens of flights to Tel Aviv

Major European airlines cancelled dozens of flights to Tel Aviv this weekend after Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise large-scale attack against Israel.