On Monday April 20th, a roundtable was held in Press Club Shuman in Brussels in regards to the results of the Constitutional Referendum who was held in Kazakhstan the last 15th of March.
Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt have shown potential to form a regional security bloc after mediating the US-Iran crisis. While they aim to reshape the regional order through military, economic, and diplomatic cooperation, structural and political challenges make its permanence uncertain.
Rome, the capital of Italy, is celebrating its 2779th anniversary today. The founding date of this unique city, which enchants everyone with its beauty, is linked to various legends stretching from the past to the present.
By Dmytro Melnyk, 20 April 2026
On April 18, a new Kazakh cultural centre, “Qazaq Roots”, officially opened its doors in
Ghent at De Regenboog community venue. The launch marked the first institution of its
kind in Flanders and the second Kazakh cultural space to open in Belgium The opening
day drew a warm, multicultural audience, with guests describing the atmosph
Written by journalist Danylo Aleksandrov.
BBC reports, that Sunday’s elections in Bulgaria were won by Progressive Bulgaria party, led by Rumen Radev.
It is reported, that Progressive Bulgaria party has won enough seats in the parliament (135 out of the 240) to gain a majority. This reflects popularity of Radev and his party, which rose after the the previous government tried to adopt a controversial budget in December. This caused protests, which were supported by Radev, who was the country’s president then. The current elections became 8th in 5 years.
Hormuz: Open for Hours, Dangerous by Nightfall The Strait of Hormuz did not slam shut in one dramatic moment. It narrowed, then darkened, then turned openly hostile. By the end of the weekend, what had briefly looked like a fragile easing had become something else entirely: a maritime confrontation with oil markets, diplomacy and military signaling all colliding in the same strip of water.
Hormuz: Open for Hours, Dangerous by Nightfall
The Strait of Hormuz did not slam shut in one dramatic moment. It narrowed, then darkened, then turned openly hostile. By the end of the weekend, what had briefly looked like a fragile easing had become something else entirely: a maritime confrontation with oil markets, diplomacy and military signaling all colliding in the same strip of water.
Just three days ago, on April 17, 2026, the Embassy of Uzbekistan opened its doors for a strategic briefing titled "Uzbekistan Tourism: Authentic Cities and Global Investment Opportunities." The event provided a vivid window into a nation rapidly positioning itself as the crown jewel of Central Asian travel. The atmosphere at the Embassy was defined by refined hospitality, providing a fitting backdrop for a country legendary for its warmth, and a look at the key takeaways from an afternoon spent exploring the future of the Silk Road.
A small country between giants, Uruguay is quietly redefining what modern tourism looks like, offering authenticity, stability, and a deeply human travel experience that increasingly attracts visitors seeking something beyond mass tourism.
As geopolitical earthquakes continue to destabilize traditional maritime and northern trade routes, a centuries-old logic is re-emerging with 21st-century precision. The Middle Corridor—formally the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) - has officially moved from a diplomatic talking point to a critical artery for global value chains.
Gathered in Brussels on Friday, April 17, for a high-level briefing on Turkmenistan’s growing role as a reliable transit and logistics hub, diplomats and trade experts from across the corridor sent a definitive message: the map of global trade is being redrawn. Featuring representatives from the European Union, Turkmenistan, and the South Caucasus, the seminar underscored a fundamental shift in the region's identity. Central Asia is no longer a "land-locked" periphery; it has become a "land-linked" core.
China and Uzbekistan are strengthening institutional cooperation on poverty reduction through policy dialogue and pilot projects. China’s experience in rural development supports Uzbekistan’s structural transformation, aiming at sustainable growth and enhanced development capacity.
What began as a neighborhood quarrel in Kyiv turned, within minutes, into a burst of mass violence that killed six people, wounded more than a dozen and ended in a supermarket siege. By the next day, the story had shifted from the gunman alone to a second public shock: why some police officers at the scene appeared to run instead of respond.
Ashgabat hosted an International Scientific and Practical Conference this week commemorating the 20th anniversary of strategic cooperation between Turkmenistan and China in the gas sector, underscoring the growing importance of bilateral energy ties for regional development and global supply security.
By Dmytro Melnyk, 11 April 2026
Lithuania and Azerbaijan are advancing their business relationship with emphasis on
energy cooperation, trade growth and improved EU transport links. These efforts reflect
both nations' interest in new economic prospects amid evolving geopolitics
On 14 April 2026, policymakers, academics and innovation stakeholders gathered at the European Parliament in Brussels for a high-level discussion on the future of academic cooperation in Europe. The event, titled “Innovating together: Strengthening EU academic cooperation in the era of technological advancement,” was hosted by Ilhan Kyuchyuk and supported by Renew Europe.
Held in the Spinelli building, the discussion focused on how the European Union can adapt its academic and research frameworks to keep pace with rapid technological change.
Brussels once again became a focal point for Europe’s energy debate this week, as policymakers, industry figures and analysts gathered for a discussion hosted by Euractiv in partnership with EDF.
The event, titled “EDF’s Net Zero scenario – A pathway to a competitive, sovereign and decarbonized Europe,” brought together a cross-section of voices at a moment when the European Union is under increasing pressure to reconcile its climate targets with economic competitiveness and geopolitical realities.
By: Muhammad Ali Pasha
Chairman “The Gulf Observer Research Forum”, Patron-In-Chief of “The Gulf Observer” and “The Europe Today” and Foreign Affairs Expert
