Romania needs major grid upgrades to support solar, wind, storage, and prosumer growth – Wolf Theiss
Wolf Theiss has released the 11th edition of its Guide to Generating Electricity from Renewable Sources in Central, Eastern, and South-Eastern Europe for 2026, bringing updated insights into the legal and regulatory frameworks governing renewable electricity generation across 16 jurisdictions. The »»»
Prime Minister meets Saudi Foreign Minister
Manama, Bahrain: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, met today in Manama with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud, on the sidelines of the joint min»»»
Bakyt Sydykov announces Kyrgyzstan's economic growth target until 2030 - | 24.KG
According to the National Development Strategy until 2030, the country’s economy should grow by at least 8 percent annually. The Minister of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan Bakyt Sydykov said at the annual meeting and business forum of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) in Almaty. Speaking at t»»»
Part of Bishkek to have no drinking water for almost 12 hours - | 24.KG
On June 26, drinking water will be temporarily shut off in part of Bishkek. The outage will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. According to the municipal enterprise Bishkekvodokanal, residential buildings, schools, kindergartens, medical facilities, and other social and industrial facilities will b»»»
Trump says he is disappointed with most NATO members over Iran
US President Donald Trump said he has been disappointed by most NATO members over their refusal to support the US-Israeli bombing campaign against Iran. The president made the remarks during a meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte at the White House on Wednesday. He singled out the UK, Fra»»»
Brexit was a symptom, and the disease still spreads
This week marks the tenth anniversary of the Brexit referendum – an event that has reshaped British politics over the past decade and may well continue to do so into the future. Brexit had its origins in Britain’s complex relationship with the EU and its predecessor organization, the European Econo»»»
EU Ombudsman probes von der Leyen over messages with Zelensky and EU leaders
An EU watchdog is investigating European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen over a secret group chat involving Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky and several other European leaders, according to Dutch outlet Follow the Money (FTM). The probe follows a complaint by FTM after the European Commission »»»
Antifa cell leader gets 100 years over Texas ICE facility attack
Eight people convicted over a 2025 “terrorist attack” on a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in Texas were handed prison terms of up to a century on Tuesday. The US Justice Department said the case marked the first sentencing of defendants affiliated with Antifa since »»»
Ukraine reconstruction funds risk bypassing cities and regions, local leaders’ alliance warns
This story was produced by the European Newsroom (enr), which Tanjug is a part of GDANSK/BRUSSELS – Ukrainian cities and regions risk being left out in deciding how billions in reconstruction funds are being used unless they are given a robust role in the planning, governance and implementation of »»»
Ukraine Loses Up to 495 Soldiers to Russia's Vostok Battlegroup in Past Day
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine lost up to 495 soldiers in combat against Russia's Vostok battlegroup over the past day, in addition to losses in manpower and equipment on other fronts, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. "The losses of the Ukrainian armed forces amounted to up to 495 militar»»»
Russia Vows Legal Fight Against UK’s Tanker Seizure to Bankroll Ukraine - Kremlin
Russia intends to explore all avenues in pursuing legal recourse against Britain’s scheme to sell oil from the seized tanker Smyrtos, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov emphasized. On June 14, the United Kingdom detained the Cameroon-flagged tanker Smyrtos in the English Channel. Britain claims the»»»
Sheikh Hamdan approves new Dubai Municipality projects to boost heritage, innovation and quality of life
Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, on Thursday approved a new package of Dubai Municipality development projects aimed at enhancing quality of life, urban services»»»
Thousands lace up for Dubai Mallathon 2026, proving fitness never takes a summer break
Dubai: Thousands of residents and visitors are taking part in Dubai Mallathon 2026, a unique summer fitness initiative that transforms some of the emirate’s largest shopping malls into indoor walking and running tracks. Running from June 15 to September 15, the event encourages people of all ages t»»»
At least 32 killed and more than 700 injured after powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela
The death toll from Venezuela's devastating earthquakes has risen to at least 164, with 971 people injured, interim president Delcy Rodriguez said on Thursday. Around 30 aftershocks have been recorded following the two strongest quakes on Wednesday, according to Rodriguez. Authorities initially rep»»»
Did Google predict the Venezuela earthquake? Here’s what really happened
Dubai: As powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, many people shared a remarkable experience on social media: Their Android phones had warned them seconds before the ground began to shake. The alerts sparked widespread speculation that Google had somehow “predicted” the earthquake. It d»»»
Events cancelled, records loom as heatwave reaches Germany
Berlin: A heatwave sweeping Europe was starting to peak in Germany on Thursday, with several open-air events cancelled and temperatures expected to top 40C through the weekend. Large parts of the country are already under "severe to extreme heat stress" with temperatures soaring to around 37C, the »»»
Auchan Romania’s new sustainability report shows progress on local sourcing, food waste reduction, energy efficiency
Auchan Romania has published its sixth Sustainability Report, covering 2025, marking a year of significant progress in reducing its environmental impact, supporting local producers, and developing an organisational culture based on responsibility and involvement. In the year in which the company ma»»»
Macron: France intercepts Russia-linked tanker off Sicily
MARSEILLE: France detained a Russia-linked oil tanker off the coast of Sicily earlier this week, President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday. “On Tuesday, the French navy boarded the oil tanker Deliver as it was passing off the coast of Sicily in breach of the law of the sea,” Macron posted on X . The »»»
Tehran Warns Washington against Contradictory Interpretations of MoU
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has warned the United States against contradictory statements and interpretations regarding the memorandum of understanding (MoU) that ended the recent imposed war, saying such remarks only reinforce longstanding Iranian distrust toward Washington»»»
Competition Protection Commission Investigates Food and Beverage Prices at Sofia Airport
The Commission on Protection of Competition (CPC) has launched a preliminary investigation into a possible abuse of dominant or collective dominant market position in the food and beverage market at Sofia Airport, the regulator said here Thursday. The inquiry is linked to the CPC's ongoing sector a»»»
EDB increases investment in Kyrgyzstan fourfold and prepares new strategy - | 24.KG
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has increased its cumulative investment in Kyrgyzstan fourfold during the implementation period of its current strategy. The announcement was made by EDB Chairman of the Management Board Nikolai Podguzov at a business forum and annual meeting of the bank held in »»»
Stellar performances by lower ranked teams at Women’s T20 World Cup
LONDON: The words of the West Indies coach, Shane Deitz, resounded during the matches that followed his team’s victory over New Zealand in the 11th match of the 2026 T20 Women’s World Cup. Deitz felt that the gap is gradually closing between the top teams and the rest. This opinion was supported in»»»
UK Foreign Affairs Committee visits Lebanon to see first-hand impact of conflict
Members of the UK Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee (FAC) headed by Chair Rt Hon Dame Emily Thornberry MP, visited Lebanon on Tuesday and Wednesday to assess the humanitarian, political and security challenges facing the country and the wider region. The delegation included MPs Alan Gemmell, A»»»
Qatar property index reaches record high in May on strong real estate activity
RIYADH: Qatar’s property price index hit a record 244.56 points in May as strong transaction activity and mortgage lending continued to support the real estate market. The index rose 8.7 percent from a year earlier and 1.28 percent from April, according to data released by the Qatar Central Bank. T»»»
Egypt, China’s SANY sign MoU for 1st wind turbine factory, 2GW project
RIYADH: Egypt and China’s SANY Group has signed a memorandum of understanding to develop the country’s first wind turbine manufacturing facility and a 2-gigawatt wind power project in the North Gulf of Suez region. The agreement, inked on Egypt’s behalf by the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Co. »»»
Oil falls to near pre-conflict levels as Middle East supply fears ease
Washington, June 25 (SANA) Oil prices extended losses on Thursday, falling to their lowest levels since late February as easing concerns over Middle East supply disruptions and expectations of higher crude exports weighed on the market. Brent crude futures for August delivery fell $1.22, or 1.65%, »»»
Vucic extends condolences to families of Venezuela quake victims
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Thursday extended condolences to the families of the victims of deadly earthquakes in Venezuela. "It was with deep sadness that I received the news of the devastating earthquake that struck Venezuela. On my own behalf and on behalf of the citizens of»»»
Europe Silent as Nazis Glorified in Ukraine - Kremlin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - "In Ukraine, they glorify Nazis — those who killed Russians, Jews, and Poles," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. Commenting on the fact that Poland is holding a conference on the restoration of Ukraine, Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026, the official said that in Ukraine they »»»
UAE petrol prices to drop in July after four months of increases - but by how much?
Dubai: UAE motorists will finally see some relief at the pump in July after four consecutive months of fuel price increases, as global oil prices drop sharply from the highs triggered by the Middle East conflict. The case for lower fuel prices next month is stronger than at any point since the war »»»
Shouting Match between Trump, Republican Senator over Iran War Powers Resolution - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Shouting Match between Trump, Republican Senator over Iran War Powers Resolution 25-06-2026 13:24 PM A heated exchange took place during a »»»
Ashghal president inspects Hamad Port’s food security facilities
Doha, Qatar: President of the Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ HE Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Meer, conducted a site visit to the Food Security Facilities and Warehouses Project at Hamad Port to review construction progress on one of Qatar’s most significant essential food security projects, which ha»»»
British Ambassador completes his diplomatic mission in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
Nicholas Bowler, the United Kingdom’s Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan, has completed his diplomatic mission and delivered a farewell address summarizing the results of his three years of service in the country. According to Nicholas Bowler, bilateral relations between the United Kingdom and Kyrgyzstan str»»»
MMA great Cris Cyborg to retire after PFL Tampa
NEW YORK: The Professional Fighters League has announced that PFL Women’s Featherweight World Champion Cris Cyborg (29-2) will have her final mixed martial arts fight at PFL Tampa presented by Visit St. Pete-Clearwater on Aug. 22 at Benchmark International Arena, as she headlines against UFC vetera»»»
Military delegation refuses photo with Israelis out of respect for fallen soldiers
A Lebanese military delegation refused Wednesday to take a commemorative photo with an Israeli delegation as they met in Washington. A military source told LBCI that the delegation took into consideration the feelings of the Lebanese people who lost their homes and loved ones in the war. Over 4,000»»»
Lebanese Governmnet cancels official baccalaureate examinations for 2025-2026 academic year: Education minister - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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MRF Sees Intention to Close Dossier Commission as Attempt to Delete Communist Regime Events
The Government's intention to close on the sly the Commission for Disclosing the Documents and Announcing Affiliation of Bulgarian Citizens to the State Security and Intelligence Services of the Bulgarian People's Army (the Dossier Commission) is a scandalous attempt to delete the memory about even»»»
State Budget Guarantees All Social Payments, Labour Minister Says
The 2026 state budget guarantees that all social benefits, allowances and pensions will be paid on time throughout the year, including until year-end, Labour and Social Policy Minister Nataliya Efremova said before a meeting of the Supervisory Board of the National Social Security Institute (NSSI).»»»
President Saïed inaugurates Museum of National Memory in Sejoumi
Tunis, June 25 (TAP)- In observance of the 70th anniversary of the National Army, President of the Republic Kaïs Saïed chaired the inauguration on Wednesday afternoon of the Museum of the National Memory in Sejoumi after its full restoration and...»»»
Climate change: Heat wave costs the German economy billions
PoliticsGermanyClimate change: Heat wave costs the German economy billionsSabine KinkartzNever before has a June been as hot in Germany as in 2026. This has consequences not only for people and nature, but also for businesses. Heat reduces productivity and causes illness, while cooling is expensive»»»
Remittances to Kyrgyzstan approach $1 billion - | 24.KG
From January to April 2026, the total volume of remittances from individuals to Kyrgyzstan reached $959.5 million. According to the latest data from the National Bank, the net inflow into the country since the beginning of the year amounted to $880.1 million. Remittance dynamics and geography In Ap»»»
Shiite Muslims mark holy day of Ashoura after months of war in Iran and Lebanon
BEIRUT: Shiite Muslims around the world on Thursday marked Ashoura, a holy day symbolizing sacrifice and martyrdom that holds special significance for many this year after months of war in Iran and Lebanon.Ashoura commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, at the »»»
Half of stranded S. Korean ships exit Strait of Hormuz as transit gains pace - UPI.com
The Universal Winner, a South Korean oil tanker operated by Korean shipping company HMM, reaches waters off the southeastern port city of Ulsan in this June 10 file photo. File Photo by Yonhap Half of the South Korean vessels stranded inside the Strait of Hormuz following the outbreak of the Middle»»»
UAE expands visa-on-arrival scheme to citizens of six more countries
The UAE has expanded its visa-on-arrival programme to nationals of six additional countries, allowing eligible travellers from Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Kenya and South Africa to obtain entry visas upon arrival. The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port »»»
US pulls 28 refueling aircraft from Ben Gurion Airport at Tel Aviv’s request: Israeli Broadcasting Corporation - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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‘Sorry, Mom’: NEET aspirant dies by suicide after June 21 retest
Dubai: An 18-year-old NEET aspirant allegedly died by suicide in Maharashtra’s Hingoli after reportedly finding the re-examination held on June 21 difficult. Before taking the extreme step, he recorded a 33-second video apologising to his mother and saying, “Sorry, Mom.” Also Read: India's NEET cri»»»
Romania trails CEE peers in attracting and keeping highly skilled talent as global professional mobility slows
The international movement of highly skilled professionals fell sharply in 2025, with cross-border relocations dropping from 3.7 million to 3.3 million—a decline of 11.6% and roughly 430,000 fewer movers than the year prior, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) found in its latest talent survey. Several E»»»
South Africans celebrate in the streets after World Cup advance
Johannesburg: South African football fans took to the streets in the early hours of Thursday, honking vuvuzelas and singing in celebration at Bafana Bafana's first-ever qualification for the World Cup knockout rounds. Playing in a World Cup for the first time since they hosted it in 2010, the team »»»
Why is Germany taking a big stake in a major tankmaker?
BusinessWhy is Germany taking a big stake in a major tankmaker?Arthur SullivanThe German government will buy a 40% stake in tankmaker KNDS. The deal is as much about control in the critical defense sector as it is about the Franco-German relationship. https://p.dw.com/p/5Fy8mKNDS presented its tank»»»
UAE expresses solidarity with Venezuela after earthquakes
Abu Dhabi: The UAE expressed its sincere solidarity with the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela over two earthquakes which struck the country and resulted in a significant number of deaths and injuries, in addition to substantial damage to property. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Mo»»»
Two Palestinians martyred, 15 others injured by Israeli fire in last 24 hours in Gaza: Health Ministry - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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