Actmedia 5m

Ministry of Energy reconfirms support for Doicesti SMR project; final investment decision expected in 2026

The Ministry of Energy reaffirms its support for the continuation of the Small Modular Reactor (SMR) project in Doicesti, currently in Phase 2 of the design and feasibility studies, after the solution for the full financing of the current stage has been identified, with the final investment decisio»»»

Actmedia 5m

PPC blue doubles its number of stations in one year and reaches over 1100 charging points

PPC blue, company part of the PPC group in Romania, has reached over 1100 charging points this year, of which more than half are fast and ultra-fast, being one of the most extensive charging networks for electric cars in Romania "At PPC Blue Romania we have exceeded the threshold of 1,000 charging »»»

Actmedia 5m

Second Romgaz bond issue a key component of Neptun Deep financing

Romgaz's second bond issue is an integral part of the company's strategy to primarily finance the Neptun Deep project, Razvan Popescu, CEO of Romgaz, said on Monday at a press conference."This second bond issue for Romgaz is an integrated component of our strategy to finance mainly the Neptun Deep »»»

Actmedia 5m

Fitch agency confirms IDR rating given to Nuclearelectrica at 'BBB-', with negative outlook

Fitch Ratings has affirmed the IDR (Long-Term Issuer Default Rating) at 'BBB-', with a negative outlook, granted to Nuclearelectrica, the company announced in a release issued to the Bucharest Stock Exchange on Thursday."The affirmation reflects the company's unchanged standalone credit profile (SC»»»

Actmedia 5m

Crude oil production down 7.7pct in first ten months; imports up 16.5pct

Romania produced more than 2.07 million tonnes of oil equivalent of crude oil in the first ten months of this year, down by 173,400 toe, a decrease of 7.7%, compared with the same period in 2024, according to data centralised by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).Crude oil imports totalled »»»

Actmedia 5m

Bucharest National Airports Company invests in photovoltaic power plant for Henri Coanda Airport

The National Airports Company of Bucharest (CNAB) has started implementing a strategic project to produce electricity from renewable sources for the own consumption of the Henri Coanda International Airport of Bucharest, which consists of building a photovoltaic plant with a total planned capacity »»»

Actmedia 5m

Oil Terminal Signs Major 2026 Contracts with OMV Petrom & Oscar Downstream

Oil Terminal Company informed the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) about the conclusion of two major service contracts for 2026, whose cumulative value is 130 million lei, according to the current report submitted to the capital market institution. According to the document, the two legal agreements »»»

Actmedia 5m

OMV Petrom and CE Oltenia to Build 550 MW Solar Parks in Romania

The electricity produced is expected to cover the equivalent of around 410,000* households’ annual consumption, contributing to national and European climate goals, https://energyindustryreview.com/ informs. OMV Petrom, the largest integrated energy ...»»»

Actmedia 5m

DTEK's European subsidiary commissions a 126 MW solar power plant in Romania

The new facility — the 126 MW Vacaresti solar power plant — has already begun generating electricity, according to a statement published on the company’s official website, https://inventure.com.ua/ reads. The launch of the Vacaresti park has significantly strengthened DRI’s presence in Romania’s re»»»

Al Awsat 8m

Lebanon: Army Says Achieved State Monopoly on Arms in the South in 'Effective’ Way

The Lebanese army said on Thursday that it had achieved the goal of a state monopoly on arms in the country’s south in an "effective and tangible way", but said there was more work to be done to clear unexploded ordnance and tunnels in the area. The army had set a year-end deadline to clear non-sta»»»

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Al Manar 9m

Lebanese Army: Continuation of Israeli attacks and occupation of sites negatively impacts the state’s monopoly on arms - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Army: Continuation of Israeli attacks and occupation of sites negatively impacts the state’s monopoly on arms 08-01-2026 09:31 AM »»»

Al Manar 9m

Lebanese Army: First phase of state monopoly on arms south of Litani River completed - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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The Peninsula 10m

Rosewood Doha marks opening with landmark celebration in Lusail

Rosewood Doha welcomed guests to Lusail for an evening celebrating performance, culture, and contemporary design. Spanning across the property’s key venues and outdoor spaces, the evening marked the arrival of a new destination within Qatar’s evolving cultural landscape. The celebration was attende»»»

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The Budapest Times 10m

Red alert declared as severe cold grips the country

The interior ministry activated the so-called “red code”, the highest warning level, due to the approaching extreme cold. The alert remains in force until further notice, state secretary Attila Fülöp announced. The purpose of the red code is to prepare society for the extraordinary weather conditio»»»

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Gulf News 11m

Philippines: Engineer-turned Bar topnotcher's advice

Manila: From designing electrical circuits to decoding the law, Jhenroniel Rhey Timola Sanchez proved that grit and courage were his best companions en route to crushing the Bar exams. Jhenroniel Rhey Timola Sanchez traded circuit diagrams for legal briefs, rewiring his life from designing electric»»»

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Kuna 14m

Kuwait oil price down USD 1.09 to USD 57.05 pb

KUWAIT, Jan 8 (KUNA) -- The price of Kuwaiti oil went down by USD 1.09 to reach USD 57.05 per barrel on Wednesday, compared to USD 58.14 on Tuesday, reported the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC).In global markets, the price of Brent crude went down by 74 cents to reach USD 59.96 per barrel, while»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 15m

Situation in Krumovgrad Area Calms After Heavy Rainfall, Remains Complicated

Following the heavy rainfall in Krumovgrad and the partial state of disaster declared Wednesday night, the situation is calming but remains complicated due to the damage caused, Regional Governor Nikola Chanev told BTA. He added that a red code warning for dangerous rainfall issued for Thursday for»»»

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Sputnik 16m

Germany Cut Off Its Nose to Spite Russia — Lost Cheap Gas, Industry & Credibility

Germany’s self-sabotaging energy pivot from Russia rendered it increasingly vulnerable - politically, economically, and industrially, writes The Telegraph. Blindly falling in line with the West’s short-sighted sanctions policy left Germany:Dependent on countries like Norway and the US for energy im»»»

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Al Awsat 20m

Lego Unveils Tech-Filled Smart Bricks

Lego has unveiled Smart Bricks - tech-filled versions of its small building blocks - which it says will bring sets to life with sound, light and reaction to movement, according to the BBC. However, the new product range has got a mixed reaction from play experts, who said it risks undermining what »»»

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Al Manar 21m

The Lebanese Army: The plan to restrict weapons has entered an advanced stage after achieving the objectives of the first stage - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Al Manar 21m

Lebanese Army: We affirm our full commitment to assuming and exercising exclusive responsibility for maintaining security and stability in Lebanon, in coordination with all other security agencies - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Army: We affirm our full commitment to assuming and exercising exclusive responsibility for maintaining security and stability in »»»

BNE 21m

The war may end by summer – Zelenskiy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said peace negotiations with Western allies have reached “a new milestone”, offering cautious optimism that the war with Russia could end in the first half of 2026. Speaking during a»»»

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Novinite 22m

Sudden Winter Snap Brings Snow, Cold and Traffic Disruptions Across Bulgaria

A sharp deterioration in weather conditions hit Sofia and much of Bulgaria overnight, bringing a sudden cold snap, strong winds and snowfall. Shortly after 3:30 a.m., rain in the capital turned into snow, which quickly accumulated on streets and major boulevards. Road conditions became slippery, pr»»»

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BNE 23m

The war may end by summer – Zelenskiy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said peace negotiations with Western allies have reached “a new milestone”, offering cautious optimism that the war with Russia could end in the first half of 2026. Speaking during a»»»

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Actmedia 28m

Study: Romania’s Economy in 2025: 0.7% Growth and Slowly Falling Budget Deficit

The budget deficit and fiscal correction measures were the main themes of 2025 in Romania, in a context marked by a record level of fiscal imbalances: a deficit of 8.65% of GDP at the end of 2024, the highest in the European Union. although the first months of the year led to a deepening of fiscal-»»»

Actmedia 28m

Mechanism for examining and approving foreign investments amended

The Government has developed a draft regulatory act that amends the current system for examining and approving foreign direct investments. The proposal aims to expand and clarify the scope of investment review by explicitly including certain assets from relevant strategic sectors in the examination»»»

Actmedia 28m

AOAR Forecasts for Romania’s Economy in 2026: What Comes after

In 2026, Romania’s economy will not have to choose between good and bad, but between a certain bad and a difficult path, the only one that can maintain stability and avoid a crisis of confidence. From the perspective of the Romanian Businessmen’s association (AOAR), the big question is not whether »»»

Actmedia 28m

Romania ready to spend €1 billion on locally assembled H225M Caracal helicopters

The resources made available by SAFE are changing scale, since Bucharest has an overall budget estimated at ...»»»

Actmedia 28m

President Dan: Intelligence service chiefs to be appointed with Parliament's approval in mind

President Nicusor Dan reiterated on Tuesday evening that the appointments for the heads of the Romanian Intelligence Service (SRI) and the Foreign Intelligence Service (SIE) will be made after consultations with the parliamentary parties, so that they can secure Parliament's approval."Regarding the»»»

Actmedia 28m

President Nicusor Dan's return flight delayed by Paris weather

President Nicusor Dan touched down in Bucharest on Wednesday evening around 8:00 p.m. after the official Romanian delegation that accompanied him had been stranded at the Paris airport due to adverse weather.During the flight from Paris to Bucharest, while in Swiss airspace, the Spartan aircraft ca»»»

Gulf News 32m

Why Muslims in the UAE will have Ramadan twice in 2030

Dubai: In 2030, a rare celestial alignment will cause Ramadan to fall twice within the same Gregorian calendar year. Astronomers and Islamic scholars attribute this to the differences between the Islamic lunar calendar and the Gregorian calendar. As a result, Muslims worldwide will experience two p»»»

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Gulf News 32m

Dubai opens first driverless taxi control centre, first permit issued

Dubai: Dubai has taken a major step towards driverless mobility with the launch of Baidu Apollo Go’s Autonomous Vehicles Operations and Control Centre. It is the first such facility for the Chinese tech giant outside China reinforcing the emirate’s ambition to lead globally in smart transport and a»»»

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Al Awsat 32m

Did Leonardo da Vinci Leave his DNA on Artwork?

Scientists have recovered tiny DNA traces left on Renaissance artifacts, at least some of which they suspect belong to visionary Italian polymath Leonardo da Vinci. They have recovered trace DNA from a red chalk drawing on paper called “Holy Child”, possibly made by da Vinci, and letters written by»»»

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BBC 33m

Australia PM announces royal commission into Bondi shooting

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a royal commission, the country's most powerful independent inquiry, into last month's shooting at Bondi Beach. The attack targeting a Jewish festival left 15 people dead, making it one of the deadliest in the country's history. Albanese had »»»

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The Peninsula 34m

Al Misnad meets First Lady of Cyprus

Minister of State for International Cooperation H E Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met in Nicosia yesterday with First Lady of the Republic of Cyprus H E Philippa Karsera-Christodoulides. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation between the two countries and ways to support and stre»»»

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The Peninsula 34m

Armed Forces Football League for 2025-2026 season concludes

Doha: The Military Sports Association concluded the Armed Forces Football League for the 2025-2026 season, which witnessed fierce competition among the ten teams representing the Qatar Armed Forces. The teams of Qatar Amiri Land Forces and National Service Academy qualified for the final match, wit»»»

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The Peninsula 34m

Qatar Photography Centre hosts ‘City Speaks’ exhibition tomorrow

Doha: The Qatar Photography Centre, a Ministry of Culture-affiliate, announced that it will host the GPU Photography Exhibition ‘City Speaks’ in its headquarters in the Cultural Village Foundation - Katara on Friday, in cooperation with the Global Photographic Union (GPU). The exhibition comes in c»»»

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The Peninsula 34m

Direct Bangladesh-Pakistan flights to resume after 14 years

Dhaka, Bangladesh: Bangladesh and Pakistan are to resume direct flights after more than a decade, Dhaka's national airline said on Thursday, as ties warm and regional power balances shift. Biman Bangladesh Airlines is scheduled to fly its first Dhaka-Karachi flight on January 29 and will be operate»»»

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The Peninsula 34m

President of Singapore receives credentials of Qatar’s Ambassador

President of the Republic of Singapore H E Tharman Shanmugaratnam received the credentials of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Singapore H E Abdulaziz bin Ahmed Al Malki Al Jehani. The Ambassador conveyed greetings of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Ha»»»

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BBC 34m

Andrew oligarch £15m mansion sale linked to bribery scheme

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received millions of pounds from an oligarch using funds from a firm implicated in criminal corruption, a BBC investigation has found. Kazakh billionaire Timur Kulibayev has told the BBC through his lawyers that he used a loan from a company called Enviro Pacific Investme»»»

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The Peninsula 39m

Farmers enter Paris on tractors in protest at trade deal

Paris, France: French farmers rolled into Paris on tractors Thursday morning in a show against a free trade deal they fear will create unfair competition. Dozens of tractors arrived before dawn and cruised through Paris, with some reaching the Eiffel Tower and others at the Arc de Triomphe, in a pr»»»

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24 News Agency 43m

Kyrgyzstan among top 10 importers of chocolate from Russia - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzstan has entered the top ten list of major importers of chocolate from Russia. Data from the UN Comtrade platform say. Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Uzbekistan were the top three buyers of Russian chocolate in 2025. According to the Federal Center for Export Development Agroexport, from January to»»»

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Al Manar 45m

Gaza: Israeli artillery shells the eastern areas of Al-Bureij refugee camp - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Gaza: Israeli artillery shells the eastern areas of Al-Bureij refugee camp 08-01-2026 08:42 AM Latest News Urgent News Gaza: Israeli artill»»»

BBC 45m

Australia to deport British man over alleged neo-Nazi links

A British man living in Western Australia is set to be deported over claims that he was part of a well-known neo-Nazi group. Ryan Turner's visa was cancelled on character grounds and he was taken into immigration detention on Tuesday. He can appeal the decision to cancel his visa or voluntarily ret»»»

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BBC 45m

Heatwave hits Australia as officials warn of 'catastrophic' fire risk

Parts of Australia will face catastrophic fire conditions on Friday, when heatwaves are expected to hit most of the country. Severe to extreme heatwaves have been declared in every state and territory in Australia, except for Queensland, with high temperatures forecast for days. The state of Victor»»»

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The Peninsula 46m

Al Wakra Municipality launches ‘Ahl Al Janoub’ Camp at Sealine Beach

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality, represented by Al Wakra Municipality, has announced the launch of the “Ahl Al Janoub” Camp at Sealine Beach, inviting the public to enjoy a welcoming family-friendly destination that blends entertainment, relaxation, and the beauty of the outdoors. Set aga»»»

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BBC 47m

Trump withdraws US from key climate treaty and dozens of other groups

US President Donald Trump has withdrawn the US from dozens of international organisations, including many that work to combat climate change. Among the 66 groups, nearly half of them are bodies of the United Nations, including the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change - a treaty that underpins »»»

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France24 47m

Brigitte Bardot's funeral takes place as Saint-Tropez bids adieu to cinema icon

Brigitte Bardot's funeral was held on January 7 with a private service and a public homage in Saint-Tropez, the French Riviera resort where she lived for more than half a century after retiring from movie stardom at the height of her fame. Hundreds of people gathered in the small town to follow the»»»

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The Peninsula 51m

Al Maqam wins Baidda Algaa Cup again

Doha, Qatar: Under the lights at Al Rayyan Racecourse yesterday, Al Maqam once again proved he was a champion with a taste for the Baidda Algaa Cup. For the second year running, the dark bay gelding, racing in the colours of Khalifa bin Sheail Al Kuwari, rose to the occasion in the Local Purebred A»»»

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The Peninsula 51m

UDC brings Italian evenings to The Pearl

Doha, Qatar: United Development Company (UDC) is set to host “Qanat Quartier Evenings… An Italian Experience”, a curated lifestyle event designed to enhance community engagement and enrich outdoor living experiences at The Pearl Island. Taking place from January 11 to February 11, 2026, the event w»»»

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