More than ten million people living in Spain were born abroad, according to newly-released government statistics. Despite facing an ascendant right wing, the country’s government has doubled down on its pro-migrant policies. Out of a total population of 49.5 million, more than 10 million people wer»»»

The European Union and India have signed a landmark free trade agreement (FTA), creating one of the world’s largest free trade zones. Tariffs will be eliminated on over 96% of traded goods, and services markets — including finance, telecom, transport, and professional services — will be widely libe»»»

Warsaw city councilors have approved a location resolution allowing Echo Investment to redevelop the former Tesco site in Kabaty, Ursynów, into a large residential complex with retail and service units. The project, submitted under Poland’s “lex developer” law, envisages eight apartment buildings w»»»

The Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) ruling on WIBOR-based loans should not significantly disrupt Poland’s housing market, according to Bartosz Guss of the Polish Association of Developers. The judgment does not automatically invalidate mortgages linked to WIBOR; instead, each contract must be ass»»»

Mortgage installments are becoming cheaper than rent in several Polish cities, as falling interest rates reduce financing costs while apartment prices remain stable. In 2025, particularly for smaller units up to 35 sqm, buying has become more attractive. In 7 of 17 analyzed cities, a mortgage payme»»»

From February 15, over 20 million Poles can file their annual tax returns, but stress levels remain high despite increasing automation. A survey commissioned by PITax shows that 56% fear making mistakes in their annual PIT return, while one in three admits not knowing which tax reliefs could reduce»»»

Polish companies acquired 22 firms in Western Europe last year, a record high, with four more deals currently underway, Bloomberg reports. An increasing number of takeovers involve German businesses. The trend reflects Poland’s growing economic strength, now valued at around $1 trillion, making it »»»

Beer sales in Poland continued to decline in 2025 despite improved affordability. Total sales value fell by 4.1% to PLN 22.5 billion, while volume dropped 5.5% to 2.9 billion liters, extending a downward trend seen since 2019. Alcoholic lagers, which account for nearly 80% of the market, recorded t»»»

In 2025, nearly 197,000 sole proprietorships (JDG) were deregistered in Poland, while 288,800 new businesses were registered, matching 2024’s startup figure but marking a 4.1% rise in closures y/y. In seven regions, closures exceeded new registrations. Additionally, 388,100 businesses were suspende»»»

Poland’s economy grew by 4% y/y in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a preliminary estimate from the Central Statistical Office (GUS), exceeding analysts’ expectations of 3.9%. Growth accelerated from 3.8% in the previous quarter and remained among the highest in the EU, where the average wa»»»

Supervisory board changes have swept through Grupa Azoty, as the board dismissed CEO Andrzej Skolmowski and two deputy CEOs ahead of an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting on a planned share issue. The Ministry of State Assets, the company’s dominant shareholder, justified the move by citing the gr»»»

Poland could save between PLN 36 billion and PLN 60 billion by financing defense spending jointly with other EU countries under the SAFE program, instead of borrowing independently, Finance and Economy Minister Andrzej Domański said. According to government estimates, SAFE loans would carry interes»»»

Kourou, French Guiana: The most powerful version of Europe's Ariane 6 rocket Thursday carried 32 satellites into space for the Amazon Leo network, which aims to rival Elon Musk's Starlink. The launch from Europe's spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, on the northeastern coast of South America, is a »»»

The official online fan shop of the Olympic Games has been selling T-shirts with designs from the Berlin Olympic Games in 1936, which were used by Adolf Hitler and the Nazis for propaganda. There are calls in Germany for the sale of the shirts to be stopped, but the International Olympic Committee »»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Planning Council (NPC) organised an intensive executive Program for government leaders titled "Strategic Foresight as a Decision-Making Tool in Environments of Uncertainty”. The program is part of the NPC’s continuous efforts to enhance the skills of leaders in addressing »»»

AMMAN — The Jordanian ministerial delegation continued its European tour in Dublin as part of preparations for the upcoming Jordan–European Investment Conference.Participating ministers were, Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship Sami Smeirat, Minister of Investment»»»

AMMAN — The Social Security Investment Fund (SSIF) affirmed its commitment to achieving transparency and institutional disclosure and presenting information about its investments within the proper time and investment context, following recent social media reports about land purchases made in previo»»»

AMMAN — Jordan’s energy and mining sectors recorded "strategic and qualitative" achievements in 2025 under the Economic Modernisation Vision (EMV) and its 2023–2025 executive programme, reflecting "tangible" progress in exploration, energy transition, efficiency and value-added mineral development.»»»

Tunis, Feb. 12 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, held talks on Thursday with the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, regarding the existing cooperation between...»»»

A German politician has blasted the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for selling a T‑shirt commemorating the 1936 Berlin Summer Games, calling it “Nazi propaganda.” The Nazi regime under Adolf Hitler used the sports competitions as a propaganda showcase, including the first-ever Olympic torch »»»

Kendrick Simpson, 45, died by lethal injection on Thursday morning at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester for the 2006 shooting deaths of two men. Photo Courtesy of the Oklahoma Department of Corrections Feb. 12 (UPI) -- Kendrick Simpson died by lethal injection Thursday morning at the Okl»»»

Strasbourg, France: The Shura Council affirmed the State of Qatar's commitment to being an active partner with the European side on regional and international issues, noting that its regional and international efforts and endeavors reflect its vision based on partnership and cooperation with the in»»»

François Picard is pleased to welcome, live from Havana, Emily Morris, Honorary Senior Research Associate at University College London's Institute of the Americas. The US fuel embargo on Cuba has shifted from an abstract policy dispute into something felt in the grain of everyday life. This is not »»»

The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) brutal immigration crackdown in Minnesota is ending, President Donald Trump’s border czar Tom Homan announced on Thursday. He described the operation – which led to massive protests and the deaths of two American citizens – as a success. The Trump »»»

A picture made available in 2013 shows local children pose for a photograph at Lleras sector, which registered high criminal activities, in Buenaventura, Colombia, This main port of Colombian Pacific, faced a serious situation of insecurity due to the war between gangs. File Photo by Mauricio Duena»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatari inventors participating in the 16th International Invention Exhibition in the Middle East, held in Kuwait over four days, won six medals (three gold and three silver), amidst competition from more than 200 inventions from around the world. The innovators' participation was suppo»»»

1 of 3 | President Donald Trump speaks alongside Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency Lee Zeldin in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Thursday. The Trump Administration announced the finalization of rules that revoke the EPA's ability to regulate climate »»»

A total of 92 magistrates, including judges and prosecutors, who were permanently removed from the judicial system through the vetting process, have received approximately €12 million in additional interim salary payments, according to court rulings. Taking advantage of a legal provision that allow»»»

New York: The Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations, HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani met with Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), HE Jorge Moreira da Silva, at the Perm»»»

Aillevillers-et-Lyaumont: French police have detained a 50-year-old woman after two infants were found dead in a freezer in eastern France, with the suspect admitting to freezing her newborns, prosecutors said on Thursday. The case is the latest suspected instance of infanticide to emerge in France»»»

Rising RSV cases are causing alarm in Greece as a 30-day-old baby girl was hospitalized in critical condition in the intensive care unit of the capital’s Aglaia Kyriakou children’s hospital. The infant’s condition has improved and she was expected to leave intensive care. RSV activity has increased»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli artillery bombardment targets the outskirts of Markaba border town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 12-02-2026 21:15 PM Latest New»»»

The US covertly smuggled 6,000 Starlink satellite internet terminals into Iran during riots in January, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday, citing officials. The operation marked the first time Washington directly facilitated the transfer of Starlink systems into Iran. The shipments came aft»»»

When it comes to romance, the French have the reputation of being passionate, first-class lovers. But is this just a cliché? What's it really like to go out with a French person? Are dating rules different? And what about French attitudes to marriage, divorce and infidelity? This week we focus on t»»»

France is this week set to pass by decree a new energy law slashing the country’s renewable energy targets and massively expanding nuclear power production. The law change comes as a relief for state-run electricity provider EDF, which had been mandated to close some of its nuclear plants and is st»»»

This week on France in Focus, we take a look at Sophie Adenot, who at 43 is about to fulfil a lifelong dream by becoming the second French woman to travel into space. She's been training for a nine-month mission aboard the International Space Station, th»»»

Storm Nils has battered southwestern France, bringing heavy rain, winds up to 150 km/h, and widespread flooding. Rivers like the Gironde have breached, submerging towns and roads, while power outages affect around 850,000 homes. Coastal erosion and damage to trees, homes, and infrastructure extend »»»

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday nominated his budget minister Amélie de Montchalin to lead the country’s top audit body – a position she could hold for decades to come. Critics say this part of a growing bid by Macron to lock down national institutions and leave a mark beyon»»»

Tunis, Feb. 12 (TAP) - A high-level Tunisian delegation began a tripartite technical mission on Tuesday in Rome with Italy and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to accelerate the deployment of waste-to-energy (WtE) initiatives in...»»»

A federal judge has blocked Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth from lowering Senator Mark Kelly's rank in the military over his urging service members to refuse illegal orders. US District Judge Richard Leon wrote in a scathing ruling that Hegseth had unconstitutionally retaliated against Kelly in s»»»

Bangladesh has held its first elections since a student revolution deposed autocratic leader Sheikh Hasina in 2024. Hasina's main rival, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), is now projected to win. Yet the biggest development is the resurgence of the Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami, which was ba»»»

Berovo, 12 February 2026 (MIA) — The Berovo Fire Department received a special fire truck from Slovenia's Bitnje Volunteer Firefighting Society, MIA's Delchevo correspondent reports. The donation was officially received earlier Thursday by Berovo firefighters together with Berovo Mayor Petar Ruzhin»»»

Argentina’s Senate approved in general terms the labor reform promoted by President Javier Milei’s government. Photo by Matias Martin Campaya/EPA Feb. 12 (UPI) -- Argentina's Senate approved in general terms the labor reform promoted by President Javier Milei's government after a marathon session t»»»

1 of 3 | Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., and Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., hold a press conference on a failed grand jury indictment against them at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. A federal judge blocked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s bid to punish Kelly on Thursday over participat»»»

Paris: The French Presidency Thursday welcomed India's decision to give its initial approval to a proposal to purchase 114 French Rafale fighter jets, describing the move as an important milestone on the path to concluding a potentially historic contract between the two countries. According to a pr»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Arab Book Award is taking part in the 2026 Damascus International Book Fair, which runs through February 16, with a comprehensive cultural program and an active pavilion welcoming prominent Syrian and Arab intellectuals and cultural figures. Scientific Director of the Arab Book Awa»»»

DOHA: Al Adeed team claimed the title of the 15th edition of the Al Galayel Traditional Hunting Championship 2026, held at Al Eraiq Reserve, supported by the Social and Sports Activities Support Fund (Daam) and under the umbrella of Katara, the Cultural Village Foundation. The winners of the top th»»»

The Ministry of Education posted on social media updates on the age requirements for children seeking admission to the Foundation Stage in private schools implementing the British curriculum from the upcoming year 2026-27. According to the post, the following shall apply: 1. Children born between S»»»

After a hiatus of more than two years, Al-Hadaba Al-Khadra General Hospital announced today the resumption of hip replacement surgeries. The surgeries will be performed by the specialized medical team in the Orthopaedic Surgery Department, in cooperation with the Therapeutic Services Support and De»»»

The Swiss public will head to the polls in the summer to decide if the country needs a 10 million population cap, the government has said. Switzerland’s population has grown around five times faster than in neighboring EU countries over the past decade, as the wealthy state has attracted large numb»»»