3 children among five killed in Hungary head-on collision
Five people, including three children, died in a head-on collision on Hungary’s Route 3 near Bükkábrány on Saturday, in one of the country’s most devastating road accidents in recent days. Among the victims were a newly graduated actress and her partner, according to Hungarian media reports. Police»»»
Hungary heat record broken during extreme heatwave
A new Hungarian heat record was set on Saturday as temperatures climbed to 40.0°C, or 104°F, in Budakalász, just north of Budapest. HungaroMet said the reading marked a new national daily maximum temperature record, while Budapest also broke its daily heat record during the same extreme heatwave. H»»»
Camp medical clearance in Budapest: what to expect
For families seeking a camp medical clearance, Budapest clinics like FirstMed make the process straightforward. Collaborative content A single appointment covers the physical exam, immunization review, and all required documentation. Moving to a new city and navigating a foreign healthcare system c»»»
Change coming to Hungary’s weather
Hungary’s extreme heat is expected to continue at the beginning of next week, but a cold front arriving around the middle of the week should finally bring showers, thunderstorms and lower temperatures, according to the latest forecast based on HungaroMet data. Heatwave to peak early in the week The»»»
Red alert in Hungary: what the highest heat warning means
Hungary is facing a nationwide red alert in Hungary as authorities warn that the current heatwave may pose a serious risk to health, especially for vulnerable groups. HungaroMet, the Hungarian Meteorological Service, issued its highest-level warning for high daily mean temperatures on Monday, 29 Ju»»»
A teenager couple tried to flee with a stolen van - video
Police have arrested a 15-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl who stole a van in Debrecen and attempted to escape at speeds of up to 180 km/h on a motorway. Officers pursued the pair and eventually apprehended them around 100 kilometres away. You may check out a dramatic video the police posted abo»»»
Cold front may bring thunderstorms after heat records broken
The daily national and Budapest heat records were broken again on Sunday, and at dawn, a new record for the highest daily minimum temperature was set in the capital and nationwide, the weather service HungaroMet said on its website on Monday. Heat record broken again Peak temperatures rose above 40»»»
Egypt, Afreximbank discuss expanding partnership to support startups
Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom held talks with Afreximbank Executive Vice President Haytham al-Maayergi on strengthening cooperation under the strategic partnership between Egypt and the African Export-Import Bank. The meeting, held in Cairo, was attended by Amr al-Abd, »»»
Will gold prices continue to decline?
The head of Egypt’s Gold and Jewelry Division at the Federation of Chambers of Commerce, Hany Milad, assured that gold will remain a safe haven and one of the most important stores of value, adding that the price fluctuations the market is witnessing are normal given global economic and political c»»»
President Sisi directs continuing localization of marine units manufacturing to meet state’s strategic needs
CAIRO, June 28 (MENA) – President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi Sunday emphasized the need to continue efforts to localize the marine units manufacturing industry to meet national needs within the Canal and Egyptian ports, support the inland water transport sector, and expand into export markets in partners»»»
MP slams Madbouly’s government over soaring prices
The Deputy Chairman of the Planning and Budget Committee in the House of Representatives and head of the Justice Party, MP Abdel Moneim Imam criticized the government during Monday’s plenary session of the House of Representatives, which discussed the draft law concerning periodic allowance. He ann»»»
Will World Cup failure usher in moment of reckoning for Saudi football?
RIYADH: As the clock ticked down on Saudi Arabia’s 0-0 draw with Cabo Verde, and on their 2026 World Cup campaign, the online backlash was in full swing. A toothless display against the first-time participants meant the national team would be packing and heading home at the end of the tournament’s »»»
Two killed by drones in Russia, including baby, authorities say
MOSCOW: A six-month-old baby died after debris from a drone fell on a private building in the Moscow region on Tuesday, governor Andrei Vorobyov said on his Telegram channel.The baby was taken out of the building with another child and two other survivors, but died on the way to hospital»»»
Shoppers to face higher costs for low-value parcels from outside the EU from July
Products bought online by individuals in Romania from outside the European Union (EU), through e-commerce platforms on which they place orders with a cumulative value of less than EUR 150, are becoming increasingly expensive. After the introduction of the logistics fee of 25 lei per parcel at the b»»»
Alesonor invests EUR 2 million in new sports facilities at Amber Forest Agora
Alesonor Real Estate Development and Academia Fan Baschet have announced a partnership for the development and operation of the sports facilities within Amber Forest Agora, the area dedicated to educational, sports, commercial and medical facilities in the complete suburb of Amber Forest. The devel»»»
SPEEDWELL secures €21.5 million from Intesa Sanpaolo Bank for the residential component of QUEENS District
Real estate developer SPEEDWELL has announced the signing of a €21.5 million financing agreement with Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Romania for the residential component of QUEENS District, the company’s mixed-use development located in Bucharest’s Aviației area, scheduled for delivery in Q1 2028. The finan»»»
Budapest Pride ends with calls for legal equality
Recovered freedom and reclaimed democracy require participation, and with it responsibility from all of us, Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony said on Saturday. Speaking at the closing event of the 31st Budapest Pride Community Festival at Vérmező Park, Karácsony said that "here in Budapest, over the»»»
Heatwave pushes water supply to the limit in Pest County
Several municipalities in Pest County have imposed water restrictions or asked residents to conserve water due to the extreme heat and the resulting increase in water consumption, according to information obtained by Hungary's state news agency (MTI) from the affected municipalities and water utili»»»
New PM accuses Orbán of cooking the books on Hungary’s finances
Hungary's budget is in dramatically bad shape — that is what emerged after the handover, Prime Minister Péter Magyar said in a video published on his Facebook page on Monday. Péter Magyar recalled that over the weekend the government held a three-day informal cabinet session in Pilisszentkereszt, w»»»
40-degree heat grips country as third-level alert extended
The National Chief Medical Officer is extending the third-level heat alert until midnight on Wednesday, the National Public Health and Pharmaceutical Centre (NNGYK) and the National Directorate General for Disaster Management announced in a joint statement on Monday. According to the statement, bas»»»
'New oil': US aims to create $2.5-billion critical minerals stockpile to counter China's dominance
WASHINGTON: A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has introduced legislation to establish a $2.5-billion "Strategic Resilience Reserve" aimed at strengthening domestic supplies of critical minerals and rare earth elements. The move marks the latest effort to reduce US dependence on China for materials»»»
Kolkata warehouse roof collapse: Investigators seek more details
Kolkata: The Special Investigation Team (SIT), which is probing the case of the under-construction warehouse roof collapse at Taratala that claimed 16 lives, has sought further details from the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) and the Kolkata Port Trust (KoPT) authorities. The warehouse project »»»
Monaco explosion injures Ukrainian tycoon as suspect flees to France
Paris: A blast from an explosive device has seriously injured three people at a residential building in Monaco, and the attacker fled to France, local authorities said. French and Ukrainian media reported that a Ukrainian magnate and his family were those injured. The unusual attack Monday night st»»»
Peso's New Normal? BSP Data Suggests the Dollar Could Stay Above ₱60—But the Worst May Be Over
Manila: The Philippine peso appears to have entered a new trading range against the US dollar. Recent data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) suggests the currency is stabilising above the psychologically important ₱60-per-dollar level after months of sharp depreciation. The daily BSP refer»»»
Hyksos-era settlement and cemetery complex uncovered in Egypt's Ismailia
Dubai: Egyptian archaeologists have uncovered a Second Intermediate Period settlement comprising tombs, homes, storage facilities and industrial installations in the Tell El Koa archaeological site in Ismailia Governorate, offering fresh insights into life in the eastern Nile Delta during the Hykso»»»
Saudi Arabia extends tax penalty waiver scheme to end-2026, giving taxpayers more time to settle Labilities
Dubai: Saudi Arabia has extended its initiative waiving selected tax fines and financial penalties for taxpayers by a further six months, giving businesses and individuals until December 31 to regularise their tax affairs. The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) said the extension, approved by»»»
Planning a trip to Oman? Filipino travellers no longer need HIV certificate
Dubai: Filipinos planning a trip to Oman can now travel without presenting a negative HIV medical certificate if they are entering the country under Oman's 14-day visa-free entry programme. In a statement, the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has announced the change, noting that the »»»
Romanian banks need structural transformation to maintain profitability as interest rates normalize – Kearney analysis
Romania’s retail banking sector is entering a more demanding phase than many of its European peers, as the normalization of interest rates overlaps with domestic fiscal, economic and political pressures, according to the 18th edition of Kearney’s European Retail Banking Radar. Local banks must navi»»»
Over 5 million Romanians were at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2025
Around 5.2 million Romanians, representing 27.4% of the usually resident population, were at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2025, according to data published by the National Institute of Statistics. The indicator was down by 0.5 percentage points compared with 2024, corresponding to a decre»»»
Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports multiple Israeli enemy tanks advancing into Shmeis area on the outskirts of Kfarshouba - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports multiple Israeli enemy tanks advancing into Shmeis area on the outskirts of Kfarshouba 3»»»
Light Israeli attack drone drops stun grenade towards a home in the southern Lebanese town of Hadatha: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Light Israeli attack drone drops stun grenade towards a home in the southern Lebanese town of Hadatha: Al-Manar reporter 30-06-2026 10:13 A»»»
USD/EGP exchange rates continue falling on June 28th Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: The exchange rates between the USD and EGP declined on Sunday, June 28th, hitting EGP 49.37 for buying and EGP 49.47 for selling at the National Bank of Egypt (NBE) and Banque Misr. Meanwhile, the US dollar traded at EGP 49.25 for purchase and EGP 49.35 for sale at the Commercial Inte»»»
Bokra, Geidea partner to expand digital savings access for merchants in Egypt Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Bokra has partnered with digital payments provider Geidea to offer digital savings products to more than 200,000 merchants across Geidea's network in Egypt, as per an emailed press release. The partnership will enable merchants to access Bokra's digital savings solution, which allows »»»
NBE pens €50M financing agreements with AFD to boost agricultural sector Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: The National Bank of Egypt (NBE) signed two financing agreements totaling €50 million with the French Development Agency (AFD), along with a €4 million grant, under the Sustainable Agricultural Finance Program (SASME 2). The signing, which took place on the sidelines of the celebratio»»»
EGX sees temporary listings of 4 state-owned firms under state IPO program Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Egypt has temporarily listed four state-owned companies on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX), including three from the petroleum sector, as part of the state's initial public offering (IPO) program aimed at broadening private-sector participation, as per a statement. The four companies are »»»
El-Sisi reviews Suez Canal traffic, shipbuilding projects Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi reviewed navigation traffic and operational performance of the Suez Canal during fiscal year (FY) 2025/2026, according to a statement. In his meeting with Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) Osama Rabie and Chairman of the South Red Sea Shipyard C»»»
Temperatures to range between 25 and 30°C in most regions Sunday night
Tunis, June 28 (TAP) - Temperatures in most regions of the country during the night between Sunday and Monday will range between 25 and 30°C, falling to around 23°C on western heights and reaching up to 32°C in the south-west, according to the...»»»
Tunisia to host 7th COMESA Regional Fair and CTF 2026
TUNIS, June 29, 2026 (TAP) - Tunisia will host the 7th edition of the COMESA Regional Fair and the COMESA Federation of Women in Business (COMFWB) Trade Fair and Business Conference (CTF 2026) from July 1 to 3, 2026, with the participation of...»»»
Tunisias exports to COMESA post 50.2% rise (minister)
Tunis, June 29 (TAP)- Tunisia's exports to the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) rose 50.2% in the period spanning 2019/2025, said Minister of Trade and Export Development Samir Abid. The value of exports grew from TND 1.9...»»»
Lebanon Speaker Berri: Framework Agreement Won’t Pass Through Constitutional Institutions
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri warned against any attempt to undermine the Lebanese Army or dismiss its commander, cautioning that such a move would provoke a firm response, Lebanese daily Al-Akhbar reported on Tuesday. Speaker Berri has also reiterated his opposition to toppling the gover»»»
Tehran Condemns US Strikes as “Barbaric,” Accuses Washington of Renouncing Commitments
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has issued a sharp condemnation of the latest United States airstrikes on its southern territories, asserting that the military action demonstrates Washington’s utter disregard for its international obligations and a pattern of habitual promise-breaking. In an official state»»»
Watch IRGC Launching Missiles, Drones in Response to US Attacks
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard released footage of the moment it launched missiles and drones in the “decisive missile response” operation early Sunday morning, which was carried out by the Revolutionary Guard’s Aerospace Force and Navy in response to US attacks. Source: Al-Manar English Website»»»
Araghchi: Solely Iran Responsible for Reopening Hormuz Strait under Deal with US
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned on Sunday that any external interference in the maritime arrangements would only complicate the situation and delay the reopening process of the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Speaking at a joint press conference in Baghdad with Iraqi Foreign Minister Fua»»»
Leader Orders Pursuit of US-Israeli War Crimes against Iran
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei has ordered the legal pursuit of the US and Israeli war crimes committed against the Iranian nation. The Leader has called on Iran’s Judiciary to pursue and restore the nation’s rights that have been violated as a result of»»»
Velayati Says Hezbollah is True Protector of Lebanon’s Sovereignty
Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution on international affairs, has declared Hezbollah the true protector of Lebanon’s sovereignty. In a post published on the social media platform X on Sunday, Velayati wrote, “After years of diplomatic experience, I say, ‘Fre»»»
Iran and Oman Hold First Joint Hormuz Committee Meeting: Gharibabadi
Iran and Oman have conducted the first meeting of a joint committee on the Strait of Hormuz in Muscat, the Islamic Republic’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi announced on Monday. In a post on X on Monday, Gharibabadi said the meeting was held with Omani»»»
Pezeshkian Says $6bn of Iranian Assets to Return via Qatar
President Masoud Pezeshkian announced Monday that $6 billion of Iran’s frozen assets will be released and returned through Qatar, and confirmed that oil and petrochemical sanctions have been lifted under the peace deal, which he called a “great victory” for the Iranian people. Speaking during a vis»»»
Condemnations as Israeli Occupation Attacks Southern Syria Anew
Israeli occupation attacked southern Syria late Sunday in a new attack that sparked condemnations among some Arab countries and Hamas Palestinian resistance movement. Israeli forces opened fire toward Syrian civilians late Sunday while withdrawing from the village of Abidin in the southern Daraa co»»»
Araghchi: Solely Iran Responsible for Reopening Hormuz Strait under Deal with US
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the responsibility for reopening the Strait of Hormuz rests solely with the Islamic Republic of Iran, urging all parties to refrain from interfering in Tehran’s management of the strategic waterway under the terms of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) w»»»
Baqaei: Iran Will Not Attend Negotiations with US in Coming Days
Foreign Ministry Spoksaman Esmaeil Baqaei has denied claim that Tehran and Washington will hold talks in Qatar in the coming days. Baqaei pointed out that the issue that the US representatives are going to Qatar is not linked to the a trip by the Iranian delegation to the neighbrong country. Earlie»»»