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January 14, 2026
The government announced on Wednesday that Bulgarian Energy Holding, a state-owned energy company in Bulgaria, will acquire a 10% share in the?oil & gas exploration rights for the?Han Asparuh Block in the Black Sea. The Council of Ministers has approved the deal…
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January 13, 2026
The SailGP 'Championship' will include the Switzerland Sail Grand Prix in 2026, the racing circuit announced on Tuesday, after Lake Geneva made its debut last season. Geneva will replace Saint-Tropez on the 2026 Season Calendar, and the race is scheduled for September 19-20.
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January 13, 2026
Iran has ?released ?the Greek-owned, Marshall-Islands-flagged tanker MT St. Nikolas it seized in the Gulf of Oman in January 2024, a ?company source told on Tuesday. Source: The vessel was released on 8th January and has been at Shinas Port in Oman since 12th January with 13 crew members on board.
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January 12, 2026
According to Tanker Trackers, Iran has released the St. Nikolas tanker, which is a Greek owned Suezmax that it had seized in 2024. Iranian state media reported that Iran had seized the tanker - which was carrying Iraqi oil destined for Turkey - in revenge for the U.S.
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January 12, 2026
Maersk, a Danish shipping company, announced on Monday that one of its vessels had successfully navigated the Red Sea and Bab El-Mandeb Strait. This comes weeks after the firm tested the route in anticipation of normal shipping traffic following the Gaza ceasefire.
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January 12, 2026
The 'Ports and Airports Ministry' announced on Monday that Brazil has set a'minimum concession fee' of '500 million reais (92.96 million dollars) for the massive Tecon 10-container terminal auction at the port of 'Santos', which is expected to happen in the second half of March.
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January 12, 2026
Russian Railways, the state-owned company, said that cargo volumes on Russian Railways fell by 5.6% in 2025, as shipments of oil, coal, metals, and construction declined. The decline in rail cargo volumes, a key economic indicator of the health of Russia's export economy…
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January 9, 2026
The Ukrainian ambassador to the United States said on Friday that Ukrainians were part of the crew aboard the Russian-flagged tanker Bella-1 which was seized by U.S. troops this week. Olha Stefanishyna was quoted by Interfax Ukraine as saying that Ukrainian diplomats are in contact with U.S.
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January 9, 2026
Two sources with knowledge of the matter said on Friday that Reliance Industries, a private refiner in India, is seeking U.S. permission to resume purchasing Venezuelan crude. The refiner wants to ensure supplies as Western pressures on India to reduce Russian oil imports.
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January 9, 2026
Two sources with knowledge of the matter said that Reliance Industries, a private refiner in India, is looking to secure oil as Western pressures on India to reduce its Russian oil purchases. Sources said that Reliance representatives were in talks with the U.S.
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January 9, 2026
European traders reported on Friday that the state-owned?grain board TMO of Turkey has issued a?international tender for the?purchase and importation of about 210,000 tons animal feed barley. The deadline to submit price offers in the tender is 15 January.
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January 9, 2026
Two people with knowledge of the matter said that the state-owned German utility Uniper was close to a deal for the purchase of green ammonia in India, as part of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s planned trip to India next week. Germany is betting…
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January 9, 2026
Here are some company news and stories that could have a significant impact on France and Benelux's markets or individual stocks. AIR FRANCE KLM has announced that 80 flights will be cancelled on Friday from and to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport due to expected snowfall in the Netherlands.
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January 7, 2026
The Russian state broadcaster RT reported on Wednesday that it 'looked as if U.S. troops were attempting to board the Venezuela-linked 'oil tanker 'Marinera'?from a chopper and published an image showing a chopper hovering near ship. Could not verify immediately the?RT Report.
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January 7, 2026
The Wall Street Journal, citing an official from the United States, reported that Russia had deployed a sub and other naval vessels in order to escort a?aging oil tanker which was trying to evade a U.S. blockade near Venezuela. The tanker, previously known as Bella 1…
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January 5, 2026
A Turkish Foreign Ministry source said on Monday that the Turkish Foreign Minister will emphasize the "strategic importance" of maintaining the security in the Black Sea during a summit in Paris on Ukraine this week. Emmanuel Macron, the French president…
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January 2, 2026
The differentials between Caspian and Urals crude oil remained unchanged on Friday, in a'mild' market. Russia -and a few of its neighbouring countries - were off for the New Year holiday. There were no bids or offers reported to Platts on Friday for Urals, Azeri BTC - and CPC Blend.
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January 2, 2026
The Finnish police said on Friday that they had made progress in the criminal investigation of the damage to an underwater telecommunications cables owned by Elisa. The cargo vessel "Fitburg", which was en route to Israel from Russia, was suspected…
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January 1, 2026
The?U.S. has been asked by Russia to stop its pursuit of a?oil tanker 'that was destined for Venezuela and is now fleeing the U.S. Coast Guard in the Atlantic Ocean, according to a report from Thursday’s New York Times. The New York Times reported on Thursday that the U.S.
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December 30, 2025
Ukraine's navy and government officials said that Russia launched waves of?"drones" to attack port infrastructure in the Odesa region on Tuesday. The Ukrainian navy reported that two civilian ships, Emmakris III & Captain Karam, flying the flag…
