BR Cover Story | How Symfonia is redefining business software in Romania
As Romanian companies navigate increasing regulatory complexity and operational pressure, business software is becoming a critical foundation for growth. Business Review spoke with Roxana Epure, the CEO of Symfonia in Romania, about the company’s strategic transformation, its vision for the local m»»»
Prime Minister of Pakistan arrives in Doha
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan HE Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Doha on Thursday morning for a working visit to the country. His Excellency and the accompanying delegation were welcomed upon arrival at Doha International Airport by HE Minister of State for Fore»»»
Dubai now has its own ‘Central Park’ - Here's where it is located
Dubai: Dubai now has its own ‘Central Park’, with Wasl Group opening a sprawling new green space at Wasl Gate in Jebel Ali. The developer is calling the park is one of the largest community parks within a residential development in the emirate. Spread across about 82,700 square metres, Central Park»»»
Trump Says Lebanese and Israeli Leaders to Speak, Pakistan Says Lebanon Peace Essential
US President Donald Trump said Lebanese and Israeli leaders will speak for the first time in decades on Thursday, while Pakistan said peace in Lebanon was essential for talks it is mediating between Washington and Tehran on ending the Iran war. The Lebanon conflict spiraled out of the US-Israeli wa»»»
Metro works seen behind flood of liquid cement in Kypseli
Two streets in the heavily congested downtown Athens district of Kypseli have been closed to traffic since Wednesday afternoon, following a leak of liquid cement linked to construction work on Athens’ new metro Line 4. The leak is thought to have originated from works taking place between the under»»»
Dust exposure could trigger hidden respiratory conditions, expert says
As southerly winds continue to blanket skies in many parts of Greece with dust from the Sahara Desert, health experts are revising public health warnings. The new guidelines issued by the Public Health Organization (EODY) expand the focus from vulnerable individuals already diagnosed with asthma or»»»
Parliament Leader: Constitution Guarantees Protection of Democratic Values, Citizens’ Rights, National Interest
The Bulgarian Constitution is a stepping stone for Bulgaria’s development as a nation and a state, said National Assembly Chair Raya Nazaryan on Thursday in her address during celebrations of the Day of the Bulgarian Constitution in Veliko Tarnovo. The event, held at the Revival and Constituent Ass»»»
Floods in Dominican Republic and Haiti kill at least 19
Santo Domingo: Heavy rains and flooding in the Dominican Republic and Haiti have killed at least 19 people and displaced thousands more on April 16, 2026, according to the latest toll by officials and the Red Cross. Powerful storms that began April 7 have continued dumping rain on the neigboring Ca»»»
Pallichattambi gets mixed reviews, but Tovino Thomas in terrific form in new political drama, out in UAE cinemas
Dubai: Tovino Thomas’ political drama Pallichattambi was UAE's Vishu release and naturally the expectations of a solid comeback were high. But if early reviews are anything to go by, this period drama isn’t exactly the rousing return fans were hoping for. He's in terrific form, but the story report»»»
Chinese automaker patents voice-activated in-car toilet
Shanghai: A Chinese automaker has patented a toilet concealed beneath a sliding car seat that can be operated using voice commands, according to a government database. Electric vehicle company Seres received patent approval for its mobile latrine earlier this month, public records show. Get updated»»»
Why is France’s bill against ‘new forms of anti-Semitism’ sparking controversy?
This article was originally published on April 4, 2026 – French lawmakers are on Thursday set to debate a controversial bill that proposes labeling any implicitly expressed "hatred" against the state of Israel as anti-Semitic, making it a crime under the country’s terrorism laws»»»
A propos - French MPs introduce bill to remove statute of limitations for crimes against children
French MPs have introduced a bill aimed at removing the statute of limitations for crimes against children. Under current legislation, survivors of rape can pursue legal action up to 30 years after the day they turn 18. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Mié Kohiyama, co-founder of the Brave Mo»»»
Two million flowers to be planted in Bishkek - | 24.KG
In the coming weeks, the streets of Bishkek will begin to visibly transform as the city prepares for one of its most colorful seasons. Municipal services have begun a large-scale planting of annual flowers that will decorate the capital all summer long. According to the press service of the City Ha»»»
Xi expresses ‘full confidence’ in China-Taiwan unity in meeting with opposition chief
Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterated his opposition to Taiwanese independence during a meeting with Cheng Li-wun, leader of Taiwan's pro-Beijing opposition Kuomintang (KMT) party. Her official trip to Beijing, the first such visit in a decade, sparked controversy in the self-ruled»»»
EasyJet says first-half loss to deepen on Mideast war
London: British no-frills airline EasyJet on Thursday said it expects to post a deeper first-half loss compared with one year earlier after the Middle East war sent jet fuel prices soaring. EasyJet said it expected a headline loss before tax of between GBP540 million and GBP560 million ($733 millio»»»
Danish Refugee Council Warns 4 Million More Face Displacement as Aid Drops
Over 4 million people are set to be newly displaced around the world by the end of next year as donors step back from providing life-saving aid, the Danish Refugee Council said on Thursday. There are already some 117 million people forcibly displaced worldwide as the number of conflicts has surged »»»
Two Americans sentenced over North Korea IT worker scheme - UPI.com
Two U.S. nationals were sentenced to federal prison for helping North Korean operatives obtain remote IT jobs, the Justice Department said Wednesday. This photo from the Department shows North Korean IT workers that were allegedly part of a scheme to help Pyongyang fund its weapons programs. Photo »»»
What happened in Mayfadoun and how Israel targeted paramedics in triple-tap strikes
The Israeli military killed four Lebanese rescue workers and wounded six others in three consecutive, targeted strikes Wednesday, paramedic groups said, a stark illustration of the human cost of the Israeli military campaign in southern Lebanon a day after Lebanon and Israel held historic talks in »»»
Temperatures slightly up on Thursday
Tunis, April 16 (TAP)- The weather on Thursday is temporarily cloudy, growing sometimes densely cloudy in the north as well as central eastern and south eastern regions with scattered showers. Less rain is expected as of this afternoon. The wind is...»»»
Afghans comb riverbed in search of gold dust
Ghaziabad District, Afghanistan: In the jagged Hindu Kush in eastern Afghanistan, hundreds of men dug into the rocky bed of the Kunar River searching for a few grams of gold dust as an alternative source of income. At the foot of imposing peaks, some still covered in snow in April, they toiled near»»»
Helicopter carrying eight loses contact in Indonesia
Pontianak, Indonesia: Indonesian authorities are searching for a helicopter with eight people on board after they lost contact with the chopper on Thursday, a rescue official told AFP. The helicopter, owned by local firm Matthew Air Nusantara, took off from the West Kalimantan province on the Borne»»»
Watch: 67-million-year-old fossils turned into stunning art in Amsterdam
Dubai: A striking fusion of science and creativity is taking centre stage in Amsterdam, where ancient fossils are being transformed into captivating works of art. The “Relics” exhibition at Art Zoo showcases nine pieces by creative duo Jaap Sinke and Ferry van Tongeren, blending natural history wit»»»
Central Asia becomes one of world's most promising tourism regions - | 24.KG
Central Asia is becoming one of the world’s most promising tourism regions. Cordula Wohlmuther, Regional Director for Europe of the United Nations World Tourism Organization, stated speaking at Turkmentravel 2026 conference. «Central Asia is today becoming one of the world’s most promising tourism »»»
US Democrats File Impeachment Articles Against Pentagon Chief
US House Democrats introduced six articles of impeachment against Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth on Wednesday, accusing him of "high crimes and misdemeanors" including waging war on Iran without congressional approval. The impeachment resolution is led by Yassamin Ansari, a Democratic Congresswoman fr»»»
UAE postpones school bus operations
The Ministry of Education has announced the postponement of school bus operations for all public and private nurseries, kindergartens, and schools across the UAE during the current phase. More to follow...»»»
UAE postpones school bus operations for public, private schools
The UAE Ministry of Education has announced the postponement of school bus operations for all public and private nurseries, kindergartens, and schools across the UAE during the current phase, as part of the operational arrangements accompanying the resumption of in-person learning. “This will allow»»»
Community Policing Department organises workshop on 'Building Positive Behavior Within the Family'
DOHA: The Community Policing Department at the Ministry of Interior, in cooperation with the Behavioral Healthcare Center (Daam), organised a training workshop titled 'Building Positive Behavior Within the Family'. The workshop addressed several specialized topics in the field of behavioral health,»»»
Market Links Poll: Five Political Forces Enter Next Parliament, Four Stand Chance
An opinion poll, conducted by Market Links and co-financed by bTV, indicates that five political formations would enter the new Bulgarian parliament, while four others remain near the 4% threshold, show the survey’s results, which were circulated to the media on Thursday. The national quantitative »»»
UK PM to meet social media bosses over online child safety
London, United Kingdom: United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer will hold talks on Thursday with representatives from social media firms to press them to do more to keep children safe online, as calls grow for a ban on under-16s using the platforms. "Today is about making sure social media compa»»»
Kadamdzhai Antimony Plant OJSC undergoes environmental modernization - | 24.KG
On April 13, Maksat Tentimishov, Consul General of the Kyrgyz Republic in Yekaterinburg, received Alexey Kabanov, CEO of Voyager. During the meeting, the company’s CEO expressed gratitude to the Consulate General for its assistance, which resulted in the restart of production at Kadamdzhai Antimony»»»
Court remands ex-deputy SCNS head Timur Shabdanbekov in custody - | 24.KG
Former deputy chairman of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS), Timur Shabdanbekov, has been remanded in custody until June 13. This decision was made by the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek on April 15. According to the court’s press service, Timur Shabdanbekov is ch»»»
Horrific road accident on Balykchy–Ton road, casualties reported - | 24.KG
A severe traffic accident resulting in fatalities has occurred on Balykchy—Ton road. According to preliminary reports, the driver of a passenger car lost control and crashed into a tree. A video from the scene of the accident is circulating on social media. The footage shows the victims. The exact »»»
Tripoli follow-up meeting held on US State Department's Investment Climate Report on Libya - investment climate reform measures matrix reviewed
A meeting of the Tripoli Libyan government team tasked with following up on the US State Department’s Investment Climate Report was held in Tripoli last Monday, pursuant to Prime Minister’s Resolution No. (593) of 2025. The meeting was attended by the team leader and Minister of Economy and Trade, »»»
Oil Little Changed on Skepticism US-Iran Peace Talks Will Ease Hormuz Disruption
Oil prices were little changed on Thursday, reversing earlier declines, on skepticism that peace talks between the US and Iran will reach a deal to end the war that has bottled up oil output from the key Middle East producing region. Brent crude futures were down 26 cents to $94.67 a barrel at 0611»»»
Bus Accident Kills 14 in Ecuador
A bus veered off the road and plunged into a ravine in southern Ecuador Wednesday, killing 14 people and injuring at least 29, emergency officials said. The accident happened in the Molleturo area in the Andean province of Azuay, whose capital Cuenca is Ecuador's third most populous city, AFP repor»»»
US official says Trump welcomes end to Lebanon war but has not asked for it
A U.S. official says President Donald Trump would welcome an end to the Israel-Hezbollah conflict as part of a broader peace agreement between Israel and Lebanon but has not specifically asked for one. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss the Trump administration’s position d»»»
Girl, 3, mauled by lion cub during circus photo op in Egypt
A three-year-old girl has suffered serious injuries after being attacked by a lion cub during a souvenir photo session at Egypt’s National Circus in the Agouza district of Giza. The incident occurred at the headquarters of the Artistic House for Folk and Performing Arts, widely known as the “Nation»»»
Khabib Nurmagomedov enters UAE real estate market
Dubai: UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov has officially stepped into the UAE’s booming real estate sector through a strategic long-term partnership with DIA Holding, marking his first major venture in the region’s property market. The collaboration debuts with the launch of LuzOra Residences, a premiu»»»
Labour Minister Ademov: Making a Choice Between Bread and Ballot in 21st Century Is Absurd
The Labour Ministry is continuing its efforts to stop harmful practices involving pressure on vulnerable citizens through the social system, said caretaker Labour Minister Hasan in a televised interview on Thursday. The goal is to bring these practices to light so they are not repeated. Ademov adde»»»
Israeli Channel Kan: Around 04:00 on Thursday, a Hezbollah surface-to-surface missile landed in Atlit area, south of Haifa - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Channel Kan: Around 04:00 on Thursday, a Hezbollah surface-to-surface missile landed in Atlit area, south of Haifa 16-04-2026 10:19»»»
Srbac-Made Gin Wins Gold Medal in Frankfurt (PHOTO)
A London dry gin from the “Milijaš” distillery in Srbac has won a gold medal at the prestigious international competition in Frankfurt, which featured more than 3,300 samples from around the world. In addition to the gold medal awarded at the “Frankfurt International Trophy”, “D Gin” also received »»»
Awqaf Ministry opens Boumerzaz Cemetery Mosque with integrated community facilities
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has inaugurated the Boumerzaz Cemetery Mosque in the Boumerzaz area, located along Al Mazrouah Road, west of Umm Salal Ali, as part of its strategic plan to expand mosque infrastructure and enhance religious facilities across the country. The i»»»
Pakistan International School Qatar hosts Qirat competition
Doha, Qatar: Pakistan International School Qatar (PISQ) successfully organised its Qirat competition, “Echoes of Devotion – Edition 2,” under the esteemed patronage of Principal Ch. Muhammad Afzal. The event brought together students and faculty in a spiritually uplifting atmosphere, celebrating th»»»
Qatar Customs participates in Executive Council meeting of GCC Customs Union Authority
Doha, Qatar: General Authority of Customs participated in the 17th meeting of the Executive Council of the Customs Union Authority of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), held virtually, and chaired by President of the General Authority of Customs and Chairman of the Union’s Executive Council H E Ah»»»
Philip Morris International Value Report 2025: change in motion
Philip Morris International released its Value Report 2025, offering a holistic perspective on the company’s approach to sustainable value creation. The report marks the completion of PMI’s 2025 Roadmap, communicating achievements for each aspiration introduced by the company in 2020, and introduce»»»
Leonardo Badea, BNR: Modernizing Romania through integration and convergence
Romania has made significant progress in the process of aligning with the standards of developed economies and joining the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), having already obtained 24 of the 25 formal opinions required within the OECD committees. The completion of the a»»»
Ukrainian Border Guards Recruiting Colombians Along Poland's Perimeter
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukrainian border guard troops have been recruiting Colombians into the Ukrainian armed forces at the border with Poland, a source linked to the Colombian recruitment circles in Ukraine and the Middle East told Sputnik. "Once mercenaries reach the Polish-Ukrainian border, they are»»»
US says optimistic about reaching peace deal with Iran
The United States is discussing a possible second round of peace talks with Iran in Pakistan and is optimistic about reaching a deal, U.S. officials said, as Tehran threatened to shut down Red Sea trade unless Washington lifted a naval blockade of its ports. A Pakistani delegation arrived in Tehran»»»
Qatar condemns shooting incident at school in Turkiye
DOHA: The State of Qatar condemned and denounced the shooting incident that occurred in a school in Kahramanmaras province in the fraternal Republic of Turkiye, which resulted in deaths and injuries. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated in a statement today the State of Qatar's firm stance ag»»»
Dubai launches “Hayat” initiative to advance public understanding of obesity through structured medical collaboration
A new public health initiative titled “Hayat” has been launched in Dubai, bringing together global expertise across pharmaceutical research, body composition technology, and clinical practice in a structured effort to enhance public understanding of obesity. The three-month initiative is supported »»»