All Saints’ Day in Hungary: Traditions vs Halloween
Every autumn, cemeteries across Hungary are transformed into seas of flickering candlelight as families gather to remember those they have lost. All Saints’ Day in Hungary, observed on 1 November, is one of the country’s most deeply rooted traditions. But what exactly do Hungarians commemorate, why»»»
Tunisian Embassy in Oman seeks to expand legal support for Tunisian expats
TUNIS, October 31 (TAP) – A meeting between Chiraz Chebbi, Chargée d’Affaires at the Embassy of the Republic of Tunisia in Muscat, and Khaled Hachani, a representative of one of Oman’s leading law firms, focused on boosting cooperation aimed at...»»»
Judicial Council Candidate Valkov to Prioritize Better Workload Assessment, Professional Burnout Prevention
Vladimir Valkov, a judge at the Sofia Court of Appeal and a candidate for the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) from the judges' professional quota, listed improving the working environment, fair assessment of workload and preventing professional burnout among his main priorities. In his concept for t»»»
Al-Shaibani meets Bahrain’s National Security Advisor in Manama
Manama, Oct. 31 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani met on Saturday with Bahrain’s National Security Advisor and Royal Guard Commander, Lt. Gen. Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, on the sidelines of the Manama Dialogue 2026 in Bahrain. Earlier on Saturday, »»»
Pogacar 'happy to be alive' after difficult Vuelta crash recovery
Paris, France: Tadej Pogacar has revealed he suffered three fractured vertebrae in the crash that ended his season, admitting he is "just happy to be alive" after scans uncovered the full extent of injuries that also left him battling concussion-related balance problems. The Slovenian rider had ini»»»
Stability of Gulf region constitutes fundamental pillar of international peace and security
Manama: Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi underlined that establishing a stable and sustainable regional security architecture necessitates strict adherence to the principles of international law and respect for state sovereignty, bolstering collective »»»
Yemeni forces claim 1,119 strikes on Houthi targets, advance in Al-Jawf
ADEN: Yemen’s armed forces said on Saturday they had carried out 1,119 attacks on Houthi targets since Friday, claiming to have neutralized 427 fighters and destroyed or disabled 142 military vehicles and other assets. In a statement, the military spokesperson said the operations were part of the “»»»
Yemeni Military Media: Footage Shows Targeting of Saudi Troop Concentrations across Several Fronts
Yemeni Military Media posted a footage shows the targeting of Saudi enemy troop concentrations and military vehicles by “Rujoum” drones across several fronts – October 31, 2026. Yemeni Military Media: Footage shows the targeting of Saudi enemy troop concentrations and military vehicles by "Rujoum" »»»
Judicial Council Candidate Zlateva-Kozhuharova Proposes Closer Contact with Judges
Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) candidate Veselka Zlateva-Kozhuharova says she will work to strengthen the judiciary and establish the Council as a guarantor of magistrates' independence and predictable career progression. She heads the Pazardzhik Administrative Court. Zlateva-Kozhuharova says she h»»»
Israeli enemy carries out a new bombing near Kfartebnit town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Arab Views: What’s holding up the Houthi terror designation?
MANAMA: Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to the US Princess Reema bint Bandar has called on the international community to designate Yemen’s Houthis as a terrorist organization, warning that the Iran-backed militia poses a growing threat to regional security, global trade and energy markets. Writing in Th»»»
Judicial Council Candidate Tsvetanov Proposes Five-Year Management Programme
Radnevo District Court Chair Asen Tsvetanov says many fellow judges have grown fatigued and sceptical in recent years about the possibility of real change in the judiciary's management. He is seeking a Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) seat from the judges' professional quota. There is no shortage of »»»
Syria takes part in regional financial oversight conference in Tunisia
Tunis, Oct. 31 (SANA) A delegation from Syria’s Central Organization for Financial Control, headed by its President Mohammad Omar Qadid, participated in the closing regional conference of the “Sharaka 2” project and the launch of the new phase of “Sharaka 3,” organized by the Netherlands Court of A»»»
Judicial Council Candidate Momchilova Proposes Decentralized Promotion and Transfer Competitions
Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) candidate Albena Momchilova says the Council's main role is to create conditions for independent, competent and timely justice through staffing, organizational and financial decisions. A Sofia District Court judge, she is seeking a seat from the judges' professional q»»»
Syria weighing whether to join Makkah pact
MANAMA: Syria’s top diplomat on Saturday said Damascus was considering whether to join the NATO-style Makkah defense alliance that binds Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. Saudi Arabia, under heavy fire from Yemen’s Houthis, is a key backer of Syria’s government that came to power after the fall o»»»
South Africa beat Australia by 176 runs in third Test to win series
Cape Town: South Africa beat Australia by 176 runs and clinched a series victory when Australia were bowled out for 111 on the fifth day of the third Test at Newlands on Saturday. Kagiso Rabada took two wickets in the first over and followed up with a third in a devastating opening spell which ripp»»»
Visiting UAE or Singapore? What Indian tourists can now book using UPI
Indian visitors get easier access to Burj Khalifa with UPI payments Indian travellers can now use Unified Payments Interface (UPI) apps to book tickets online at Singapore's Resorts World Sentosa, expanding a facility already available for At the Top, Burj Khalifa, in Dubai, the Ministry of Finance»»»
Fourth Qatar Real Estate Forum tops QR1billion in sales, doubles last year's total
Doha, Qatar: The 4th Qatar Real Estate Forum and its accompanying Cityscape exhibition generated more than QR1billion in real estate sales, marking a 100 percent increase from last year. According to a statement by the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Aqarat), the three-day forum and exhibition at»»»
Iran to Make Decision on Talks With US Once It Accepts Iran's Terms - Foreign Minister
ISTANBUL (Sputnik) - Iran will decide whether to hold direct or indirect negotiations with the United States once it agrees to Iran's terms, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday. "We will make a decision on whether to hold direct or indirect talks with the US as soon as Washingt»»»
Land is running out, prices are rising
Polish developers’ land banks grew in the first half of 2026, with smaller firms recording a 55% y/y increase as they reduced project starts. Large developers maintained broadly stable holdings while continuing construction, typically securing three to five years of activity. Dom Development held l»»»
WSE sees correction on Friday
Warsaw’s WIG20 gained just 0.3% over the week ended October 30, closing at 4,180 after hitting a record 4,291 on Thursday. Friday brought its worst session since June, erasing most weekly gains. The WIG rose 0.2%, mWIG40 was unchanged and sWIG80 fell 1.8%, leaving small caps barely positive year-to»»»
Prices fall more than expected in October
Poland’s consumer prices fell 0.4% m/m in October 2026, exceeding the expected 0.2% decline, according to Statistics Poland’s preliminary estimate. Annual inflation slowed to 3.5% from September’s 4.1%, below the forecast 3.7% and at the upper boundary of the central bank’s target range. Electricit»»»
Stalprofil Group records almost 400% net profit over 2025
Stalprofil Group estimates net profit rose 378% y/y to PLN 33.8 mln in the first nine months of 2026, despite revenue falling 31% to PLN 1.19 bln. Improved sales mix and operating efficiency supported earnings, which included a one-time PLN 13 mln gain from acquiring Proma below its net asset value»»»
NTT System, an IT equipment distributor, quadruples rates
NTT System’s shares gained over 100% in October and 300% over the past year, lifting its market capitalization to approximately PLN 500 mln. CEO Tadeusz Kurek considers the valuation more appropriate after earlier undervaluation, with shares now trading at roughly twice book value. First-half 2026 »»»
Cyberattacks on Polish energy sector intensifying
Polish grid operator PSE will establish CSIRT Energia, a specialized team to detect cyberthreats, coordinate incident responses and support approximately 1,200 energy-sector entities. Digital Affairs Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski said the sector recorded 8,000 cybersecurity incidents in 2026, three »»»
Companies increasingly using AI to monitor and evaluate employees
Companies are increasingly using AI to monitor workers and inform performance and pay decisions. Co-op Legal Services analyzes and scores customer calls, while Walmart assigns tasks and tracks completion. Burger King plans AI monitoring of greetings and polite language in 500 restaurants. Multivers»»»
Sofia Zoo Staff Protest over Pay, Prepare for Strike Action
Sofia Zoo staff held a peaceful protest for higher pay outside its main entrance on Saturday, pledging to continue indefinitely until their demands are met. The employees of the municipal enterprise are beginning preparations for strike action. The workers, members of the National Federation of Agr»»»
Basketball Development Programme Seeks Wider Talent Pool, Barchovski Says
The Bulgarian Basketball Federation's Development Programme aims to involve more players and coaches, Coaches' Commission Chair Rosen Barchovski said ahead of its first selection camp, opening in Sofia on Saturday. He outlined his expectations for the new strategy and appealed to coaches working wi»»»
Over 1,400 displaced after Mayon Volcano eruption in N. Philippines
Manila: Over 1,400 people in Albay province in the northern Philippines have been evacuated since Friday after the Mayon Volcano erupted, according to local officials. The evacuees, who lived within the volcano's 6-km permanent danger zone (PDZ), were moved to safer areas. The Philippine National P»»»
Tirana Municipality Terminates Contract for Housing Indian Wolt Workers in Student Dormitories Following Media Investigation
Tirana Municipality has decided to terminate a cooperation agreement that allowed Indian nationals working for delivery company Wolt to be accommodated in student dormitories at the Agricultural University of Tirana, following an investigation by the media. The agreement, signed on April 9, 2026, b»»»
Clashes Erupt Between Students and Democratic Party Supporters During Protest Outside Education Ministry
Tensions escalated outside Ministry of Education as students protesting at the site confronted Democratic Party lawmakers and their supporters who joined the demonstration. A student attempted to approach the opposition representatives and ask them to leave the protest, while other demonstrators gr»»»
Finland Pushes Its Military Buildup Further with Space Operations Center
The center will start operations on January 1, 2027, the Finnish Air Force announced. It will be located within the Finnish Air Force HQ in central Finland. The center's goal is to monitor space activity, coordinate Finland's actions with NATO and other allies , and run its own space systemsThe cor»»»
MBA girl dies after jumping from sixth floor of university
Yashasvi Rohilla, 23, had recently secured a job placement; police are investigating Jaipur: A 23-year-old MBA student died after jumping from the sixth floor of Poornima University in Jaipur on Saturday. The student, identified as Yashasvi Rohilla, was pursuing her second year of MBA studies and h»»»
Europe...:Poland’s President Calls Emergency Talks as Consti...
By Staff, Agencies Polish President Karol Nawrocki has called an emergency meeting bringing together all political forces and parliamentarians in an effort to resolve the escalating crisis surrounding the country's Constitutional Tribunal. "I am calling an urgent meeting with participation of all p»»»
Saudi aid expands access to clean water while providing food, shelter to displaced Yemenis
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia has delivered 62 water projects and development initiatives across 14 Yemeni governorates, while providing food and shelter to Yemeni refugees in Djibouti and drinking water to displaced families in Lahj. Through the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen, the p»»»
Pink Eastern marathon closes out Breast Cancer Awareness Month with tinge of hope
DAMMAM: As the sun began to set over the Arabian Gulf on Friday, a sea of pink swept across Tharwah Corniche. Around 8,000 participants wearing pink gilets and carrying 4,000 pink balloons gathered along the waterfront connecting Dammam and Alkhobar for the annual Pink Eastern Marathon, a community»»»
Saudi Arabia’s security ‘linked to regional stability,’ Manama forum told
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Vice Foreign Minister Waleed Elkhereiji took part in a session titled “The Implications of a Transformative Regional Conflict” at the 22nd IISS Manama Dialogue in Bahrain on Saturday. Elkhereiji stressed the need to contain crises and strengthen security and stability amid wi»»»
France on alert as Halloween protests raise risk of violence
Paris, France: France on Saturday braced for a third weekend of protests coinciding with Halloween, as shops boarded up and authorities scrambled to prevent a repeat of the street violence that swept the country two weeks ago. The demonstrations come in a febrile political climate, with presidentia»»»
Death toll from Israeli aggression against Gaza rises to 74,594
Gaza: The death toll from the Israeli aggression against the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, has risen to 74,594 martyrs, with another 175,834 people injured. Medical sources reported today that hospitals in the Gaza Strip received 6 martyrs and 26 injured people over the past 48 hours. The sourc»»»
Kerala names Mammootty cyber security captain in new drive
Actor urges parents to guide children on phone use as Kerala steps up cyber safety efforts Malayalam superstar Mammootty has been named Kerala Police’s ‘Cyber Security Captain’ as the state launches a new campaign to raise awareness about online fraud and cybercrime. Home Minister Ramesh Chennithal»»»
Nations commit to get nature goals back on track
Yerevan: Nearly 200 nations struck hard-fought agreements Friday at a UN biodiversity summit, but the outcome was accompanied by disappointment over missed opportunities to address humanity's destructive toll on nature. Delegates cheered as crucial texts were approved in overtime but the celebratio»»»
Iran:Iranian Army Warns US Against New Military Escalation i...
By Staff, Agencies Iranian Army Spokesman Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia has warned Washington against launching another military adventure in the region, cautioning that any new escalation could widen the scope of war. In a post on X on Saturday, Akraminia stressed that Iran's Armed Forces a»»»
Mumbai airport runway closure: Is your UAE flight affected?
UAE travellers advised to check flights amid Mumbai runway closure UAE travellers flying to or from Mumbai should check with their airlines for possible schedule changes. Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) will temporarily suspend operations on both its runways for s»»»
Sheikh Hamdan announces Ziina as Dubai-it Award winner after payment volume tops $1.5 billion
Ziina's payment volume now exceeds $1.5bn, with 500,000 users and 290,000 business owners. Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has announced Ziina as the winner of the Dubai-it Award for Companies in the Fiel»»»
Arche planning another IPO on WSE
Arche, Poland’s largest independent hotel chain, plans a Warsaw Stock Exchange IPO in the first half of 2028 to finance expansion. It operates 26 properties and has 20 projects underway or in preparation, with planned investments totaling approximately PLN 3 bln. The company expects a 30–50% free f»»»
OECD: strong increase in FDI inflow to Poland in first half ‘26
Foreign direct investment inflows into Poland rose to USD 15.9 bln in the first half of 2026, compared with USD 2.0 bln in the second half of 2025, according to the OECD’s October 2026 FDI in Figures report. Poland received USD 9.8 bln in the first quarter and USD 6.1 bln in the second, versus USD »»»
Foxconn bets on Poland for EV production facilities in Europe
Foxconn plans to establish a Polish factory as its European manufacturing hub, primarily serving EU customers, under its strategy of regionalizing production. Chairman Young Liu said the company favors a Build, Operate, Localize model emphasizing long-term industrial development and close cooperati»»»
Shooting at a store in California selling Halloween costumes leaves 1 dead and 6 wounded, police say
A shooting in California at a store selling costumes and decor on the eve of Halloween has left one person dead and six injured, police said. Gunfire rang out inside Spirit Halloween, a store at the Solano Town Center in Fairfield late Friday, the Fairfield Police Department said in a statement pos»»»
Egypt Warns Renewed US-Israeli War on Iran Would Be “More Destructive and Lead Nowhere”
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Saturday that he was “extremely worried” about a renewed escalation in the US-Israeli war on Iran, warning that another round of fighting would be more destructive and have far-reaching consequences. Speaking at the IISS Manama Dialogue security summ»»»
Tunisair plans to to issue TND 24 million bond loan through private placement
Tunis,Oct.31 (TAP) - National carrier Tunisair plans to issue a TND 24 million bond loan through a private placement, without a public offering, with the proposal to be submitted to the Ordinary General Meeting, due to be held next November 10 in...»»»