The Peninsula 6m

Ukraine reconstruction needs over 500 billion euros: international reports

Kyiv: An updated joint Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA5) released Monday by Kyiv, the World Bank Group, the European Commission, and the United Nations currently estimates that the total cost of reconstruction in Ukraine is almost USD 588 billion (over 500 billion Euros) over the next decad»»»

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Business-review 48m

IMPACT Developer & Contractor marks 30 years since its listing on the Bucharest Stock Exchange

Founded in 1991 through public offering, IMPACT has experienced continuous growth: from the first residential complex in Romania, a neighborhood of luxury villas started in 1995, to 13 other villa neighborhoods, then to collective housing in medium-rise buildings, and now to the construction of hig»»»

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BBC 50m

Judge blocks release of Smith's report on Trump classified documents case

A US judge has permanently blocked the release of former Special Counsel Jack Smith's report on his probe into President Donald Trump's handling of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago home. Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump-appointee, granted a request from the president to keep the public from seein»»»

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Sputnik 51m

UK's Accusations Against Kremlin Serve as Diversion in Epstein Case - Russia's Zakharova

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Monday that UK elites' accusations against the Kremlin were intended to create a false "backup" trail in the case of infamous US financier Jeffrey Epstein. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova cited a report by The Times t»»»

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RT 52m

‘Britons deserve better’ – Putin aide on Starmer and Epstein-linked ex-prince

Kirill Dmitriev, aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin, has slammed UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and former Prince Andrew over scandals involving both the British government and royal family, including allegations linking them to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In a post on X on Monday,»»»

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UPI 54m

$273M in Ecuadorian exports at risk in dispute with Colombia - UPI.com

Ecuador's palm oil sector generates 110,000 jobs across 14 provinces, mainly in border areas. It exports between 6,000 and 8,000 metric tons per month to the Colombian market. Photo by Pixabay Feb. 23 (UPI) -- Nearly $273 million in annual Ecuadorian exports are at stake if a reciprocal 30% tariff »»»

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Business-review 1h

BT Property expands its premium office portoflio through acquisition of Record Park

Until 2025, the fund was managed by BT Asset Management, and since October last year, the new manager is INNO Investments, which specializes in managing alternative investment funds. INNO Investments is the former OTP Asset Management Romania SAI SA, which joined the Banca Transilvania Group follow»»»

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Ya Libnan 1h

US embassy in Lebanon evacuates dozens of its staff due to regional developments – Ya Libnan

Share: LBC reported that the US Embassy in Lebanon evacuated dozens of its staff today via Beirut International Airport as a precautionary measure due to anticipated regional developments. The report added that a statement may be issued by the embassy to clarify the details and implications of this»»»

BBC 1h

Anti-government student protests spread to more Iranian universities

A fresh wave of anti-government protests staged by students at several Iranian universities that began on Saturday has spread to more campuses, footage confirmed by BBC Verify and BBC Persian shows. They are the first large-scale demonstrations in the country since the nationwide protests in Decemb»»»

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UPI 1h

Federal judge blocks release of Jack Smith's classified documents report - UPI.com

1 of 5 | Former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith testifies at a House Judiciary Committee oversight hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on January 22. A federal judge on Monday blocked Smith's report on his investigation into President Donald Trump's handling of classified doc»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Air ambulance en route to Delhi crashes

An aircraft flying from Jharkhand capital Ranchi to New Delhi has crashed, reported NDTV. It crashed in Jharkhand's Chatra district on Feb 23. The air ambulance had seven people on board. The Indian news organization reported that plane debris indicates that the vehicle was a turboprop aircraft. PT»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Caretaker Cabinet Approves Draft Joint Statement on Enhancing Security of Natural Gas Supplies to Central, Eastern Europe

The Council of Ministers approved a draft Joint Statement on enhancing the security of natural gas supplies to Central and Eastern Europe by the energy ministers and representatives of Greece, Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Moldova, Ukraine, Croatia, Lithuania, Serbia, Bosnia and Her»»»

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BBC 1h

Carney heading on overseas trade mission as Canada seeks to curb reliance on US

Prime Minister Mark Carney is travelling to India, Australia and Japan this week in his latest effort to cultivate trade ties as he seeks to wean Canada off its economic dependency on the US. Carney will begin the trip in India on Thursday, his office said, meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He »»»

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BBC 1h

Netflix boss defends bid for Warner Bros as Paramount deadline looms

The boss of Netflix has told the BBC its takeover bid for Warner Bros is better than a rival one from Paramount because it would expand the business and the industry. Co-chief executive Ted Sarandos told the Today programme Netflix's bid was focused on "growth", adding: "We're buying a movie studio»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Clashes erupt between Palestinian youths and IOF in eastern Nablus and north of Al-Khalil, occupied West Bank: reports - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Clashes erupt between Palestinian youths and IOF in eastern Nablus and north of Al-Khalil, occupied West Bank: reports 23-02-2026 19:15 PM »»»

Business-review 1h

From Gdańsk to Constanța: Romania–Poland push for a strategic Baltic–Black Sea corridor

The Polish-Romanian Bilateral Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PRBCC) highlighted, during the “Business Breakfast” event held in Bucharest, the strategic role of modern infrastructure in accelerating cooperation between the two largest economies in Central and Eastern Europe – Romania and Poland. »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Department of Meteorology warns of poor horizontal visibility tonight

Doha, Qatar: Weather inshore, until 6am on Tuesday, will be cold, misty to foggy at places by night, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report, warning of expected poor horizontal visibility at places by night. Offshore, it will be hazy at times, the report added. Wind inshore »»»

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Business-review 2h

Urban Hub: The era of large-scale events where food mattered most is coming to an end

With this paradigm shift, Bucharest has significant potential to develop a strong niche events market and become increasingly visible on the European map of corporate event destinations. The city may not have many large-scale venues with full infrastructure for major conferences, but it compensates»»»

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Business-review 2h

Romania–Poland infrastructure development has potential to create a strategic Baltic–Black Sea corridor

In a regional context marked by geopolitical shifts, infrastructure development has the potential to reshape existing trade routes by creating a corridor linking the Port of Gdańsk (Poland) and the Port of Constanța (Romania). This strategic axis could facilitate bilateral trade between the two cou»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Human Rights Group: External and Internal Pressure Undermines Judicial Independence

There are mechanisms of pressure within the judiciary that undermine justice and the rule of law. Countering them requires institutional measures, but also support for the resilience of magistrates. These are the conclusions of a conference on the “Mechanisms of Pressure on Judges and Judicial Inde»»»

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The Barents Observer 2h

Northern Fleet warns of missile activity into Norwegian EEZ on anniversary of Ukraine all-out invasion

The Norwegian Armed Forces are closely monitoring the situation. However, the Norwegians stress that it is Russia’s responsibility to ensure the activity is conducted safely. Russia’s Northern Fleet has notified civilian aviation authorities and maritime traffic about planned missile firing in a se»»»

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RT 2h

‘No thank you’: Greenland PM sinks Trump hospital ship idea

Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has rejected US President Donald Trump’s offer to send a hospital ship to the Danish self-governing territory, which Trump has long sought to acquire. On Saturday, Trump said he would send a “great hospital boat” to the Arctic island to take care of »»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 2h

Panattoni launches megainvestment in Sileia with airport complex

Panattoni, led by Robert Dobrzycki in Poland, has launched construction of Panattoni Park Katowice Airport, one of the largest logistics projects in Silesia. The 240,000 sqm complex, located 3 km from Katowice International Airport at the junction of the A1 motorway and S1 expressway, has already s»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 2h

CBRE: more activity expected in real estate in CEE than rest of EU

Real estate activity in Central and Eastern Europe is expected to accelerate in 2026, outpacing the broader European average, according to CBRE’s European Investor Intentions Survey 2026. Investor sentiment in the CEE region is improving, with 58% planning to increase acquisitions, compared with 56»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

BHK: External and Internal Pressure Undermines Judicial Independence

There are mechanisms of pressure within the judiciary that undermine justice and the rule of law. Countering them requires institutional measures, but also support for the resilience of magistrates. These are the conclusions of a conference on the “Mechanisms of Pressure on Judges and Judicial Inde»»»

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Daily News Egypt 2h

CBE Governor, Higher Education Minister discuss banking-education cooperation

Hassan Abdalla, Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), has met with Abdel Aziz Qansouh, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, to discuss avenues for cooperation between the banking sector and higher education and scientific research institutions. The Monday meeting was held wi»»»

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Business-review 2h

SkyTower celebrates Dragobete Day by releasing 1,000 biodegradable red balloons

Now in its sixth consecutive edition, SkyLove Day has become a cherished tradition at SkyTower, with the release of biodegradable balloons symbolizing a declaration of love and positive energy shared with the world. The biodegradable red balloons will be released from the esplanade in front of the »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

BHK: БХК: External and Internal Mechanism of Pressure Undermine Judicial Independence

There are mechanisms of pressure within the judiciary that undermine justice and the rule of law. Countering them requires institutional measures, but also support for the resilience of magistrates. These are the conclusions of a conference on the “Mechanisms of Pressure on Judges and Judicial Inde»»»

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Libya Herald 3h

Surman Chamber of Commerce receives decision from General Union to commence its activities

SZ-23/02/26 The General Union of Libyan Chambers of Commerce reported yesterday that it received the president and members of the Surman Chamber of Commerce at its Tripoli headquarters yesterday. Surman is a coastal city with a population of about 100,000 located about 66 kms west of Tripoli on the»»»

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The Barents Observer 3h

Northern Fleet Warns of Missile Activity in Norwegian EEZ on Anniversary of Ukraine Invasion

The Norwegian Armed Forces are closely monitoring the situation. However, the Norwegians stress that it is Russia’s responsibility to ensure the activity is conducted safely. The Russian Northern Fleet has informed civilian aviation and seafarers about missile firing an a part of the Barents Sea th»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

MOI urges public to report begging through Metrash, hotline numbers

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MOI) has called on the public to report cases of begging, describing it as an uncivilised behaviour, and urging community participation in addressing the issue. In a message shared through its official platforms, the ministry encouraged residents to contribute»»»

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The Barents Observer 3h

Northern Fleet warns of missiles into Norwegian EEZ on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine

Norwegian military monitors what's going on, but makes clear that it is for Russia to ensure that the activity is carried out in a safe manner. The Russian Northern Fleet has informed civilian aviation and seafarers about missile firing an a part of the Barents Sea that covers both sides of the Rus»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Amir holds iftar banquet for scholars, judges, members of Public Prosecution, education sector

Doha, Qatar: The Amir, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani hosted an Iftar banquet on the occasion of the Holy Month of Ramadan for scholars, judges, clerics, members of the Public Prosecution, and members of the education and higher education sector at Lusail Palace Monday. The banquet was attended»»»

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Libya Herald 3h

HoR report on fuel shortages concludes that fuel shortages are due to reduction in the number of fuel shipments and not a fabricated crisis

The House of Representatives’ (HoR) Fuel and Petroleum Crisis Committee issued a report yesterday on the recent fuel shortage. In its report it stated that – It had conducted a thorough review of the shipment schedule for 2025 and the beginning of 2026 and discovered that the fuel crisis was not pr»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 3h

CEIDG received 288,800 applications for sole proprietorship in 2025

In 2025, Poland’s business registry (CEIDG) received 288,800 applications to register sole proprietorships (JDG), almost identical to 2024. At the same time, 196,700 businesses were closed, up from 189,000 a year earlier, while 191,100 firms resumed activity, slightly more than in 2024. Experts say»»»

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Sana 3h

Commercial Bank of Syria resumes operations in Idlib after decade-long hiatus

Idlib, Feb. 23 (SANA) Governor of Idlib, Mohammad Abdul Rahman, inaugurated the Idlib branch of the Commercial Bank of Syria on Monday, marking a strategic step toward strengthening the provincial banking sector and alleviating financial burdens on citizens. In a statement to SANA, Abdul Rahman emp»»»

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Business-review 3h

CTP joins Romanian Pavilion at MIPIM to showcase the country’s industrial and logistics potential

CTP, Europe’s largest listed developer, owner, and operator of industrial and logistics (“I&L”) properties by gross leasable area (“GLA”), is proud to join the Romanian Pavilion at MIPIM—one of the world’s leading real estate trade fairs—to showcase the country’s attractiveness as an investment des»»»

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UPI 3h

Japan media split on U.S. investment after tariff ruling - UPI.com

U.S. President Donald Trump attends a bilateral summit with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the State Guest House in Tokyo, on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. File. Photo via Prime Minister's Office of Japan/UPI | License Photo Feb. 22 (Asia Today) -- Major Japanese newspapers welcomed a U.S. »»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Qatar ranks sixth globally in islamic fintech sector: reports

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has ranked sixth worldwide as the largest hub for Islamic financial technology, according to the Global Islamic Fintech (GIFT) Report 2025-2026. The report estimates the size of Qatar's Islamic fintech market at $3.1 billion in 2024-2025 and projects it will grow at a compound an»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Excessive consumption in Ramadan: balancing spiritual values, economic responsibility, environmental awareness

Doha, Qatar: The holy month of Ramadan represents an opportunity to promote values of moderation, balance, solidarity, and self-discipline. However, the month also witnesses a noticeable rise in consumption levels across several sectors, particularly food, energy, and water. Instead of being a mont»»»

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Gulf News 4h

ADJD approves new government notaries at creative media authority

The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has accredited a group of government notaries at the Creative Media Authority, following the taking of the legal oath before Counsellor Yousef Saeed Al Abri, Undersecretary of the Department. The step aims to enhance the flexibility of notarial services and »»»

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TAP 4h

Stock market shows optimism as Tunindex grows 0.91 %

Tunis, Feb. 23 (TAP)- Optimism prevailed in the Tunis stock market with Tunindex edging up 0.91 % to 14, 948.59 points in a sustained volume of TND 8.1 million, stock broker Tunisie Valeurs said.SAM share posted the best performance over the...»»»

The Peninsula 4h

UDST announces Fall 2026 admissions, launches new programs

Doha, Qatar: University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has announced that admissions for the Fall 2026 semester are now open. The university asked prospective students to apply online for Master's, Bachelor's, and Diploma programs through the university's official website. It added that »»»

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Naharnet 4h

U.S. Iran conflict: Will Hezbollah join the fray?

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri does not seem concerned about a possible spillover of the U.S.-Iran conflict into Lebanon, sources told Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper. The sources said they sensed from Berri's attitude that Hezbollah will not take any action in the event of a strike on Iran. A report pub»»»

Novinite 4h

Bulgaria Completes Collection of 86% of Leva as Euro Circulation Stabilizes

Bulgaria has successfully collected the majority of its national currency. Acting Finance Minister Georgi Klisurski emphasized during the regular briefing of the Coordination Center of the Euro Mechanism that the state is committed to protecting citizens throughout this transition, working closely »»»

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Naharnet 5h

Report: Polls may be delayed as part of deal involving Taif implementation

U.S. Ambassador Michel Issa and Saudi Ambassador Walid Bukhari have openly raised the issue of postponing the parliamentary elections with Speaker Nabih Berri but he did not show cooperation, al-Akhbar newspaper reported. “It is currently being discussed that any potential postponement of the elect»»»

EU Observer 5h

Grok scandal prompts MEP move to ban non-consensual AI porn in new omnibus

A new draft report by Green MEP Sergey Lagodinsky suggests amending the EU’s AI Omnibus proposal to prohibit artificial intelligence apps that can generate nonconsensual sensualised content. The draft was published on Monday (2 February), with the German MEP leading the file for the legal affairs c»»»

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EU Observer 5h

TikTok’s addictive design breaches the DSA, EU Commission finds  

The European Commission preliminarily found TikTok in violation of the Digital Services Act (DSA) on Friday (6 February), for breaching the EU’s addictive design rules. Under the DSA, online platforms have certain risk assessment and mitigation obligations. Brussels has reason to believe that TikTo»»»

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EU Observer 5h

France, Sweden and UK worsen in annual global corruption index

Global corruption is worse than it was a decade ago, with democracies particularly slipping, according to the new 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index published on Tuesday (10 February) by the Berlin-based NGO Transparency International. Governmental corruption has increasingly been a concern across t»»»

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EU Observer 5h

Watchdogs say €650bn EU fund still ripe for fraud

The EU’s €650bn pandemic era fund remains wide open to fraud with weak accountability and oversight, according to financial watchdogs. “This vast sum of money offers huge potential scope for fraudulent activity,” says Katarína Kaszasová of the Luxembourg-based European Court of Auditors (ECA). Spea»»»

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