Actmedia 3m

2026 'George Enescu' International Competition tickets - up for sale

Tickets for the symphonic concerts and chamber recitals within the 2026 'George Enescu' International Competition have been put up for sale, opening access for the public to one of the most relevant platforms for artistic affirmation at present.With the theme "In Search of Excellence," the annivers»»»

Actmedia 3m

The 5th edition of the Solar Energy Bucharest Summit takes place in Bucharest on Wednesday

The Employers' Organisation of Renewable Energy Producers in Romania (PATRES) and Creative Communications are organising the 5th edition of the Solar Energy Bucharest Summit, at the Palace of Parliament, on April 22-23.According to the organisers, the B2B event dedicated to solar energy in Romania »»»

Actmedia 3m

Survey: 80% of employers say AI will not affect hiring over two years

Around 80% of employers believe that the development of artificial intelligence will not affect hiring volumes over the next two years, although they expect to seek candidates with different skills than those currently in demand, according to a survey conducted by an online recruitment platform.Fou»»»

Actmedia 3m

PM Bolojan: It would be advisable to have SAFE Program approved by end-May

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said on Tuesday that the SAFE Program should be completed by the end of May, noting that negotiations are underway and that Romania stands to benefit from access to financing under more advantageous conditions than those available on the market."We are in the full proces»»»

Actmedia 3m

National Company Maritime Ports Administration Constanta takes over operator of Giurgiulesti Port

The National Company Maritime Ports Administration Constanta has taken over the company ICS Danube Logistics, the operator of the Giurgiulesti Port, a strategic investment for Romania, with regional and European stakes, announced on Tuesday the Minister of Transport, Ciprian Serban."I am glad that »»»

Actmedia 3m

Minister of Labor and US Ambassador to Romania discuss cooperation in field of labor and social protection

The Minister of Labor, Petre-Florin Manole, had a meeting with the US Ambassador to Romania, Darryl Nirenberg, during which they discussed the strengthening of bilateral cooperation in the field of labor and social protection and common directions of action in the context of current challenges on t»»»

Actmedia 3m

Over 20 Romanian companies showcased innovative defence solutions at Romanian Industry Days at NATO HQ in Brussels

'More than 20 Romanian companies have presented innovative defence solutions to NATO agencies and, as of today, have open doors to a market worth billions of euros,' said the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Oana Toiu, at the Romanian Industry Days event held at the NATO headquarters in Brussels, the M»»»

Actmedia 3m

Stock market down over 2pct as 10-year government bond yields up 50 basis points

The Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) continued its decline in Tuesday's trading session, which closed with a total turnover of approximately 121.7 million lei (23.9 million euros), up from 88 million lei (17.26 million euros) in the previous session.The main index of the Bucharest Stock Exchange, BET»»»

Actmedia 3m

Political analyst Cristian Pirvulescu: Resumption of negotiations between parties, immediate priority

Dean of the Faculty of Political Science within the National University of Political Studies and Public Administration (SNSPA) Cristian Parvulescu believes that, in the context of the governmental crisis, the capacity for compromise and cooperation is becoming a critical test of the maturity of the»»»

Actmedia 3m

Daianu: Romania's borrowing costs to increase; country is paying for this political crisis

Romania's borrowing costs will increase as a result of the political crisis and its effects are already being felt in the economy, President of the Fiscal Council Daniel Daianu said on Tuesday."Good faith in political action, represented by Parliament, must lead to a resolution as quickly as possib»»»

Actmedia 3m

PSD's Grindeanu does not rule out technocrat PM option

Social Democratic Party (PSD) President Sorin Grindeanu said on Tuesday that he does not rule out the possibility of the next prime minister being a technocrat.Asked on Radio Romania Actualitati how he views the option of a technocratic prime minister, Grindeanu replied: "It was rejected last year »»»

Actmedia 3m

PM Bolojan: Talks with USR, UDMR and minorities to clarify minority government framework

National Liberal Party (PNL) leader and Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced that the party he heads will begin talks with the political groups supporting the current government - Save Romania Union (USR), the Democratic Alliance of Hungarians in Romania (UDMR) and the group of national minorities»»»

Actmedia 3m

PNL's mandate for consultations with President Dan - the one defined in party leadership resolution

National Liberal Party (PNL) chairman and Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said on Tuesday that the party will attend the consultations convened by President Nicusor Dan at the Cotroceni Palace with the mandate set out in the resolution adopted by the Liberal leadership.Asked what mandate PNL will take »»»

Actmedia 3m

Liberals' resolution: Firm support for continuation of government under leadership of Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan

The National Political Bureau of the PNL and the PNL Parliamentary Groups unanimously adopted, on Tuesday, a resolution expressing their firm support for the continuation of the government under the leadership of Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan and for the completion of the undertaken reforms."The Nati»»»

Actmedia 3m

President Nicusor Dan calls coalition leaders for consultations on Wednesday

President Nicusor Dan will hold consultations on Wednesday at the Cotroceni Palace with the leaders of the governing coalition."Under his constitutional prerogatives, the President of Romania, Nicusor Dan, has invited on Wednesday, to the Cotroceni Palace, the leaders of the following parliamentary»»»

Kathimerini 8m

Missing mother case in Crete deepens after ex-partner found dead

Police in Crete intensified their search Wednesday for a 43-year-old mother of three as the investigation into her disappearance took a grim turn following the discovery of her former partner’s body. Eleftheria Giakoumaki has been missing since Sunday morning after leaving her home in the village o»»»

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The Budapest Times 11m

Education to become strategic sector under Tisza government

Education will become a strategically important sector under a Tisza government, the party’s president wrote on Facebook on Tuesday after holding consultations with the principals of 15 secondary schools run by different maintaining bodies. Péter Magyar said that in reshaping the education system t»»»

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The Budapest Times 11m

Child protection law struck down by EU court

The European Court of Justice has officially declared Hungary’s child protection law unlawful due to discrimination and stigmatization. In a ruling delivered on Tuesday, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) annulled the law on protection against paedophiles and the protection of childr»»»

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The Budapest Times 11m

Kapitány outlines measures to boost business efficiency

A Tisza government is committed to improving the business environment for enterprises and will increase economic productivity and the efficiency of the domestic SME sector through a comprehensive series of measures, István Kapitány, the Tisza Party’s nominee for minister of economy and energy, wrot»»»

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Arab News 12m

Oman announces artist, concept for Venice Biennale

DUBAI: Haitham Al-Busafi will represent Oman at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia — which runs from May 9 until Nov. 22 — and he will also serve as its curator. Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, and located in the Arsenale Artiglierie, “Zinah” »»»

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The Peninsula 13m

Japan’s Machida Zelvia squeeze into Asian Champions League Elite final

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: Tournament debutants Machida Zelvia secured a place in a first Asian Champions League (Elite) final following a controversial 1-0 victory against UAE side Shabab Al Ahli in Jeddah yesterday. The Japanese team, who until this season had never appeared in the continent’s premier»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Al Awsat 14m

Saudi King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Rehabilitates over 60% of First One Mln Hectares of Vegetated Land

Saudi Arabia's King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority announced on Tuesday a significant environmental milestone with the rehabilitation of more than 614,000 hectares of reserve land. The figure represents over 60% of the total national environmental accomplishment of rehabilitating the»»»

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The Peninsula 20m

Coach Ali confident Al Ahli will be ‘more clinical’ against Al Nassr

Doha, Qatar: Al Ahli coach Younes Ali yesterday acknowledged a tough challenge against Al Nassr but said his team is ready and eager to put in a strong performance in the AFC Champions League Two semi-final at Zabeel Stadium in Dubai today. Al Ahli, who defeated Jordan’s Al Hussein 3-1 in the quart»»»

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The Peninsula 20m

Syrian President arrives in Doha

Doha, Qatar: President of the Syrian Arab Republic HE Ahmed Al Sharaa arrived in Doha today on a working visit to the country. His Excellency and the accompanying delegation were welcomed upon arrival at Doha International Airport by HE Director of the Protocol Department at the Ministry of Foreign»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Al Manar 21m

One martyred two others injured in an Israeli drone strike at dawn on the outskirts of Al-Jbour in the West Bekaa District, eastern Lebanon: NNA - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe One martyred two others injured in an Israeli drone strike at dawn on the outskirts of Al-Jbour in the West Bekaa District, eastern Lebanon»»»

The Budapest Times 23m

Parliament inaugural session set for May 9

President Tamás Sulyok has convened the inaugural session of the new National Assembly for 10 a.m. on May 9, the Sándor Palace announced. Under Hungary’s Fundamental Law, the inaugural session must be convened by the president for a date within thirty days following the general election of members »»»

budapesttimes.hu
Arab News 24m

Iran fires on container ship in Strait of Hormuz

DUBAI: Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard opened fire Wednesday on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging the ship and further raising the stakes as planned ceasefire talks in Pakistan failed to materialize. The British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center sai»»»

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Arab News 24m

Israeli strike on Lebanon’s Bekaa kills one despite truce: state media

BEIRUT: An Israeli strike on Lebanon’s Bekaa region killed one person and wounded two others on Wednesday, Lebanese state media reported, despite an ongoing truce between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah.“One person was killed and two others were wounded as a result of an attack carried out by an e»»»

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The Peninsula 25m

Education Ministry launches expanded 2026-27 scholarship plan

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has launched Government Scholarship Plan for the 2026–2027 academic year, introducing a range of qualitative programs and benefits aimed at enhancing human capital and aligning higher education outcomes with the strategic needs of »»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
24 News Agency 26m

 Illegal trafficking channel for psychotropic substances disrupted in Bishkek - | 24.KG

The capital’s police continue to actively identify and prevent cases of illegal trafficking of narcotics, psychotropic substances, and precursors, the press service of the Main Internal Affairts Department of Bishkek reported. According to the press service, operative officers from the Drug Control»»»

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UPI 28m

Justice Department indicts Southern Poverty Law Center on financial fraud charges - UPI.com

1 of 3 | Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Kash Patel hold a press conference at the Department of Justice Headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 22 (UPI) -- Federal prosecutors Tuesday even»»»

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The Peninsula 32m

Iranian gunboat targets container ship off Oman coast

Dubai: An Iranian gunboat fired at a container ship off the coast of Oman on Wednesday, causing damage but no casualties, the UKMTO British maritime security agency said. "The master of a container ship reported that the vessel was approached by one IRGC gunboat... that then fired upon the vessel, »»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Arab News 36m

Iran fires on container ship in Strait of Hormuz

DUBAI: Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard opened fire Wednesday on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging the ship and further raising the stakes as planned ceasefire talks in Pakistan failed to materialize. The British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center sai»»»

arabnews.com
24 News Agency 38m

Thailand decides to reduce visa-free stay for tourists from 93 countries - | 24.KG

Thailand plans to reduce the visa-free stay from 60 to 30 days for citizens of 93 countries and territories, Bangkok Post reported. According to the Kingdom’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sihasak Phuangketkeow, this is being done to combat crime, particularly fraudsters who abuse visa-free stays by»»»

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Al Awsat 38m

Arab Foreign Ministers Condemn Hormuz Closure, Demand Iran Pay Reparations

Arab foreign ministers have condemned Iran's threats to close the Strait of Hormuz and disrupt international navigation, demanding, in a virtual meeting they held on Tuesday, that Tehran be compelled to compensate and make amends for the economic losses resulting from these threats. The Secretary-G»»»

english.aawsat.com
Gulf News 40m

UAE to confront ‘extremism in all forms’ vows Sheikh Abdullah after terrorist plot foiled

Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a phone call from Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly State of Kuwait. During the call, Sheikh Jarrah Al Sabah condemned the terrorist plot »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 44m

Bulgaria Marks Earth Day with Exhibitions, Fashion Show with Clothes from Recycled Materials

To mark Earth Day, the regional offices of the Ministry of Environment and Water will organize various initiatives in support of the global environmental protection movement, the ministry’s press office reported. Planned activities include outdoor lessons, talks, presentations, exhibitions dedicate»»»

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Gulf News 47m

“I wasn’t trying to go viral”: Kritika Kamra on her wedding buzz and real ambitions

Dubai: “I am not going to give in to the algorithm and the populist,” says Kritika Kamra, Bollywood actress and new bride, with a clarity that feels deliberate rather than performative. The comment comes soon after her intimate March 11th Mumbai wedding quietly turned into a social media storm. Wha»»»

gulfnews.com
The Peninsula 49m

Qatar urges return to talks, supports mediation efforts

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari has said that Qatar fully supports mediation efforts undertaken by Pakistan to end US-Iran war. “Qatar continues its ongoing communication with various parties, »»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
The Peninsula 49m

Britain to host conference on protection navigation in Strait of Hormuz

London: The British Ministry of Defense announced that it will host a conference with representatives from 30 countries, which will continue over Wednesday and Thursday, to discuss the formation of an international mission to protect navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The ministry said in a statem»»»

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The Peninsula 49m

McDonald’s Qatar leads Earth Day 2026 with beach clean up and mangrove planting

For the second consecutive year, McDonald's Qatar, in collaboration with Mubadara for Social Impact, hosted a dedicated Environmental Day, bringing together more than 100 employees for a day of mangrove planting, beach clean-up, and environmental workshops at the 'Flower Each Spring Camp' in Ras Al»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
24 News Agency 50m

Security forces purge continues, SCNS of Kyrgyzstan issues statement - | 24.KG

Large-scale efforts to purge unscrupulous officers from law enforcement agencies continue in Kyrgyzstan. The Chairman of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS), Zhumgalbek Shabdanbekov, said in an official statement. According to him, this work is being conducted jointly wit»»»

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24 News Agency 50m

New MP takes oath in Parliament of Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

New MP Mirlan Zheenchoroev took the oath of office in Parliament of Kyrgyzstan. Several days ago, the Central Election Commission registered Mirlan Zheenchoroev as a member of the Zhogorku Kenesh in single-mandate constituency No. 21. Kubanychbek Kongantiev, the MP previously elected in this consti»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

India orders school water bells to beat heat

New Delhi: Schools in India's capital must ring regular bells to remind schoolchildren to drink water as the megacity gears up to face heatwave conditions, a new city order has said. Summer heat in the world's most populous nation can be brutal -- putting millions of people at risk, with nearly 11,»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Iran Executes Man Accused of Spying for Israel

Iran executed a man convicted of spying for Israel’s intelligence service and passing sensitive information, the judiciary's news outlet Mizan reported on Wednesday. Mizan ⁠identified the man ⁠as Mehdi Farid, saying he had held a position ⁠in a civil defense unit within a sensitive organization and»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Sidra Medicine unveils Qatar’s first advanced gene-editing therapy for blood disorders

Doha, Qatar: A major step forward in treating inherited blood disorders in Qatar Sidra Medicine a member of Qatar Foundation is now offering a new gene therapy to eligible patients. The hospital has been qualified by Vertex Pharmaceuticals to administer Casgevy, a one-time treatment designed for pa»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Al Awsat 1h

US-Iran Talks Test Power Balances in Tehran as National Security Council Comes to the Forefront

After US-Israeli bombardment eliminated Iran’s supreme leader and much of its top echelons, the country’s leadership didn’t fall apart — but negotiations to end the war offer a new test. For decades, the supreme leader successfully managed several powerful factions, bringing to heel those who chall»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Hezbollah Threatens to Derail Israel Talks, Invokes 1983 Scenario

Hezbollah has stepped up its campaign against Lebanon’s authorities, objecting to their decision to pursue direct negotiations with Israel and insisting the government reverse course, while warning it could seek to bring down the process by force. The group argues that such talks require a broad na»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Trump extends ceasefire, says giving Iran time to negotiate

Washington, Tehran, Islamabad and Paris: President Donald Trump extended the US ceasefire with Iran to allow more time for peace talks, with Tehran silent on the decision early Wednesday. Trump indefinitely pushed back the end of the two week truce, crediting a request from mediator Pakistan and st»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
24 News Agency 1h

 Bhutan plans to take part in Second Global Mountain Summit Bishkek+25 - | 24.KG

The Kingdom of Bhutan is hosting the second interregional working session Mountains Connect, aimed at strengthening cooperation on sustainable development in mountain regions, the administration of president of Kyrgyzstan reported. The event has brought together representatives from more than 25 co»»»

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