New tariffs imposed by EU to protect against imported steel
The EU is introducing lower duty-free steel import quotas and raising tariffs from 25% to 50% once those limits are exceeded. The new rules, approved by the European Parliament in May, are meant to protect EU steelmakers from global oversupply, dumping, and subsidized competition. The current safeg»»»
Finnish YIT wants to build shelters in Poland
Finnish developer YIT wants to bring Scandinavian housing standards to Poland, including shelters in new buildings, turnkey apartments, and cooperation with local governments on protective infrastructure. Poland is becoming one of YIT’s key European growth markets. The company says shelters should »»»
Loft doors being used for homes, apartments and offices for modern design
Loft-style doors have become a popular feature in modern interiors because they combine aesthetics, durability, and functionality. Their steel-and-glass construction allows spaces to be divided while maintaining natural light and a sense of openness. They are widely used in homes, apartments, offic»»»
Survey: nearly 60% of Poles assess financial situation positively
The financial situation of Polish households is described as the best in history. In 2025, 59.2% of households rated their situation as good or rather good, up from 57.7% in 2024, while only 4.2% rated it as bad or rather bad. Average monthly disposable income per person reached PLN 3,500, up 10.5%»»»
NBP: current interest rates are good
NBP Governor Adam Glapiński said Poland’s current interest-rate level is appropriate and high enough to stabilize inflation, with no reason to change it for now. In June, the Monetary Policy Council kept the reference rate at 3.75%. Inflation eased to 3.1% year over year in May, from 3.2% in April,»»»
Orlen outpacing Russian oil giants Gazprom and Lukoil in stock market value
Orlen’s market value has surpassed that of Russia’s Gazprom and Lukoil, and it may soon overtake Rosneft as well. According to June 5 figures, Orlen’s capitalization reached about PLN 167.7 bln, compared with Gazprom’s PLN 159 bln and Lukoil’s PLN 157 bln. Rosneft remains ahead at roughly PLN 184.2»»»
Krzysztof Domarecki, formerly of Selena chemical group, takes over HiProMine
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Polish optic chain opens up to seven stores per month with 150 already in Europe
Kodano Optyk has more than 120 stores in Poland and nearly 150 across Europe, opening 5-7 new locations per month. The company operates both owned and franchise stores, with 35 franchise outlets and more than 110 owned stores in Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary, and Romania. In 2026, Kodano plans»»»
SPIEF Summary: A Thousand New Contracts, $90B in Deals, and Preview of a New World Trading Order
The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum wrapped up Saturday.As always, the economic and business event proved a spectacular success, once again busting the myth of Russia’s international political, diplomatic and economic “isolation,” and offering a blueprint for coming global change. The f»»»
Hungary-Ukraine breakthrough delayed? Planned Magyar-Zelensky meeting in Budapest postponed
A planned meeting between Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Budapest has been postponed, according to Hungarian media reports. The talks, reportedly scheduled for Monday evening, were expected to focus on repairing relations between Hungary and Ukra»»»
Dh30m UAE Lottery: Winning numbers out – could yours be among them?
Dubai: In Saturday’s Dh30 million UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw, numerous players have secured cash prizes. During Draw No. 260606, the winning numbers from the Days section were 26, 10, 4, 30, 21, 20 and the winning number from the Months section was 1. Additionally, three residents have each receive»»»
Qatari Diar celebrates opening of SEVEN, completion of Southbank Place development in London
Doha: Qatari Diar celebrated the opening of SEVEN, the final building at Southbank Place in central London, marking the completion of the landmark £1 billion mixed-use development delivered in partnership with Canary Wharf Group. The milestone concludes a transformative project more than a decade i»»»
Missing Auburn college student found dead in Kitayama Mountains, Japan - UPI.com
A missing American college student was found dead in the mountains of Japan near Kyoto. File Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI | License Photo June 6 (UPI) -- A college student who went missing in Japan while on a trip with his family was found dead, his mother said on Facebook Saturday. James "Weston" Hi»»»
'Fresh' Marc Marquez wins Hungarian MotoGP sprint
Balatonfokajar: Marc Marquez delivered a dominant performance to win the sprint race at the Hungarian MotoGP on Saturday, converting his pole position into a commanding victory at the Balaton Park circuit. The Spaniard, riding for Ducati, had earlier secured pole despite a dramatic qualifying sessi»»»
New Polish tanks determined to be vulnerable to drones on battlefield
Poland’s armored forces are expanding at an unprecedented pace, becoming one of NATO’s strongest formations on the eastern flank. The country already has 233 Abrams tanks, expected to rise to 366 by year’s end, plus 180 South Korean K2s, with more deliveries underway. Yet the article argues that th»»»
Storm cells over north-west and central regions Saturday night
Tunis, June 6 (TAP) - Local storm cells with some light rain are expected over the north-west and central regions early Saturday night; partly cloudy in most regions, according to forecasts from the National Institute of Meteorology (INM).The wind...»»»
Air Arabia updates flights from UAE hubs: Check routes, restart dates and booking options
Dubai: Air Arabia has resumed a limited number of flights to and from the UAE, operating across select routes in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, subject to operational and regulatory approvals, according to a travel update issued on June 5. Passengers can book available services through t»»»
4,500 sub-Saharan migrants have benefited from voluntary return programme (Jebabli)
Tunis, June 6 (TAP) - Some 4,500 sub-Saharan migrants have benefited from the voluntary return programme to their countries of origin, in coordination with the Tunisian Red Crescent and regional and local authorities, particularly those in the...»»»
Torrential rain In January generated both positive and negative repercussions on national economy (IACE)
Tunis, June 6 (TAP)- "The torrential rain which battered Tunisia on January 19-21 generated both positive and negative repercussions on the national economy," reads a note released recently by the Arab Institute of Business Leaders. According to...»»»
Outgoing Mossad chief oversaw expansion of covert operations against Iran and Hezbollah, report says
LONDON: Outgoing Mossad chief David Barnea transformed Israel’s spy agency into a force capable of influencing conflicts across multiple fronts in the Middle East, according to a wide-ranging report published by the Jerusalem Post as he concluded his five-year tenure. The report, published on Satur»»»
Emirates issues Ebola travel advisory as UAE tightens entry and visa rules
Dubai: Emirates has issued a travel advisory warning passengers of updated entry measures linked to Ebola-related precautions affecting several countries, including the UAE. The airline said multiple destinations have introduced entry restrictions and enhanced health screening in response to the vi»»»
India's total fertility rate has fallen to 1.9 children per woman for the first time
Dubai: India’s total fertility rate has fallen to 1.9 children per woman for the first time, dropping below the replacement level needed to sustain population growth over the long term and marking a profound demographic shift in the world’s most populous nation. The decline, according to The Econom»»»
Lebanese army chief leaves for Pakistan at invitation of counterpart
BEIRUT: Lebanese army commander General Rudolf Haykal has left on a visit to Pakistan, Lebanon’s army said on Saturday, amid Pakistani efforts to mediate an end to the US-Israeli conflict with Iran that has also spilled into Lebanon. The army said the visit was at the invitation of H»»»
Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait after U.S. hits surveillance radar sites - UPI.com
Iran fired upon Kuwait and Bahrain after the United States attacked surveillance sites in Iran Friday. File Photo by Ismael Mohamad/UPI | License Photo June 6 (UPI) -- The United States said it intercepted several Iranian ballistic missiles and drones shot toward the Strait of Hormuz, the Persian G»»»
Andreeva comes of age with Roland Garros triumph over surprise package Chwalinska
PARIS: Mirra Andreeva became the youngest French Open champion in over three decades on Saturday as she swept aside surprise finalist Maja Chwalinska 6-3 6-2 on a blustery Court Philippe Chatrier, where the Pole seemed frozen by the magnitude of the occasion. The 19-year-old Russian, the youngest »»»
Kimi Antonelli’s ‘magic lap’ beats Max Verstappen to pole at Monaco Grand Prix
MONACO: Kimi Antonelli took pole position for Formula 1’s Monaco Grand Prix by just 0.043 of a second, holding off a challenge from Ferrari and Red Bull to maintain Mercedes’ dominance Saturday.Antonelli saved his best for last to beat Max Verstappen of Red Bull and ensure Mercedes upheld qualifyin»»»
Lebanon inaugurates Rene Mouawad Airport as its second international airport
BEIRUT: Lebanon’s government on Saturday inaugurated the country’s second international airport, which is expected to open to the public within weeks. A jet carrying Prime Minister Nawaf Salam landed at Rene Mouawad Airport, where he led the ceremony at the facility in Lebanon’s northwest, close to»»»
St. Petersburg forum concludes with 1,084 agreements worth more than $88 billion
St. Petersburg, June 6 (SANA) The 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum concluded on Saturday after four days of discussions, drawing broad international participation, including official U.S. representation for the first time in a decade, and resulting in a record number of agreements.A»»»
Saudi Arabia reiterates condemnation of Iranian attacks, violations of Bahraini and Kuwaiti sovereignty
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia has reiterated its condemnation, in the strongest terms, of the blatant Iranian attacks and flagrant violations of the sovereignty of Bahrain and Kuwait, which constitute a threat to regional and international security. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said i»»»
2026 total solar eclipse explained: A teaser for 2027’s rare 6-minute darkness
Skywatchers will witness a total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, briefly blocking sunlight across parts of the planet. A partial eclipse will be visible across large areas of Europe, Africa and North America, where only part of the Sun will be obscu»»»
Commercial movement after opening the new Suez Canal
The new Suez Canal will enhance the commercial movement especially in the Canal cities, Angy Essam will explain the effect of the new Suez Canal on the commercial sector Most of the investors and experts regard the new Suez Canal as a step on the right track toward achieving the targeted economic d»»»
Jordan welcomes UK decision easing travel advice
AMMAN: Jordan’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on Saturday welcomed the UK’s decision to update its travel advice and reclassify most parts of the kingdom as safe for travel. In a statement, the ministry said the move reflects Jordan’s security and stability and reinforces its position as a de»»»
Saudi Arabia showcases culinary, linguistic works at global fair
RIYADH: The Culinary Arts Commission is showcasing Saudi gastronomic heritage at the Kingdom’s pavilion at the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair through publications highlighting culinary arts as part of the Kingdom’s cultural identity. Among the featured works is “Sufra: Saudi Feast,” published»»»
International delegation to visit Tunisia June 8-13 as part of operational launch of IN-SITU project
Tunis, June 6 (TAP) - An international delegation will visit Tunisia on June 8-13 as part of the operational launch of the IN-SITU Place-based innovation of cultural and creative industries in non-urban areas project.This mission will mark the...»»»
Andreeva wins first Grand Slam title at French Open
Paris, France: Mirra Andreeva won her first Grand Slam title on Saturday by downing Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska in straight sets in the French Open final. The 19-year-old Russian beat Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2 to become the youngest Roland Garros women's singles champion since Monica Seles, then age»»»
Egyptian Official to Asharq Al-Awsat: Syria Nominates New Ambassador Instead of Al-Ahmad, Approval Under Way
The crisis surrounding Syria's nomination of Mohammad Taha Al-Ahmad as its ambassador to Egypt, first revealed in an Asharq Al-Awsat report published on June 1, appears to be heading toward a resolution. An Egyptian official source told Asharq Al-Awsat that Cairo has received the name of a new nomi»»»
Becerra takes top spot in Calif. governor primary; feds send in election observer - UPI.com
Xavier Becerra, who was once Health and Human Services Secretary, is the top vote-getter in the California governor's race. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 6 (UPI) -- Democrat Xavier Becerra is advancing to the November election in the California governor's race, while Republican»»»
A critical moment for Hungary’s economy: what the rating agencies found
Hungary has received a vote of confidence from all three major international credit rating agencies after they decided to maintain the country’s sovereign credit ratings unchanged, according to Finance Minister András Kármán. The announcement came after the latest assessment by Fitch Ratings, compl»»»
UNESCO recommends inscription of Japanese site on World Heritage List
Tokyo, Japan: The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), a body of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), has recommended the inscription of the ancient capital city of Asuka-Fujiwara in Japan on the organization's World Heritage List. The rec»»»
UNHCR welcomes steps to grant citizenship to eligible Syrian Kurds
Geneva, June 6 (SANA) The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has welcomed efforts to implement Presidential Decree No. 13 of 2026, which allows eligible Syrian Kurds, including those previously unregistered in civil records, to obtain Syrian citizenship after decades of legal unc»»»
Aspire Indoor Track hosts opening round of Sport for All Track Series 2026
Doha, Qatar: The opening round of the Sport For All Track Series 2026 concluded successfully at the Aspire Indoor Running Track, organized by the Qatar Sports For All Federation under the umbrella of the Ministry of Sports and Youth. The event attracted strong participation, with more than 300 male»»»
Former French first lady dies at 93: Bernadette Chirac, a 'discreet force'
Bernadette Chirac, the steel-willed former first lady of France who spent 12 years at the Élysée Palace from 1995 to 2007 beside president Jacques Chirac while building her own political power in rural Corrèze and turning a children’s hospital charity into a national institution, has died. She was »»»
Argentina to expand hantavirus search to a second province
Buenos Aires, Argentina: Argentina will expand its search for hantavirus-carrying rodents to western Mendoza province as part of an investigation into a deadly cruise ship outbreak in April, the health ministry said Friday. In May, scientists from Malbran Institute, Argentina's leading center for i»»»
UK PM criticises Vance over comments about teen's stabbing death
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer 's office on Friday condemned comments by US Vice President JD Vance, who blamed immigration for the death of a university student who was handcuffed as he lay dying from a stab wound.»»»
Environmental movements in Tunisia have sparked in recent years, says FTDES
Tunis, June 6 (TAP) - "Environmental movements in Tunisia have grown remarkably in recent years, both in terms of mobilisation and organisation and in terms of continuity and the broadening of their discourse, which now combines the right to a...»»»
India’s viral Gen-Z ‘cockroach party’ takes online movement to Delhi streets
NEW DELHI: Supporters of India’s viral cockroach-themed youth movement staged their first protest in New Delhi on Saturday, after gaining massive online support among young Indians and weeks of dominating social media feeds and news headlines. The Cockroach Janta Party, an online movement that star»»»
China's first cruise-to-nowhere voyage sets sail from Shanghai
Shanghai: The Adora Magic City, China's first homegrown large cruise ship, departed from Shanghai on Saturday, marking the launch of the country's first-ever cruise-to-nowhere voyage. Unlike traditional cruises, the new itinerary involves the ship leaving from and returning to its home port, Shangh»»»
Iran Condemns 'Flagrant Ceasefire Violation' after US Strikes
Iran condemned on Saturday a nighttime US attack on coastal radar installations in the Gulf, calling it a "flagrant" violation of the ceasefire in place since April. The foreign ministry said it was an attack "on the national sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Islamic republic", denouncin»»»
GCC chief emphasizes youth role in achieving national visions
RIYADH: Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi said Gulf youth are a key pillar in building the future of GCC states and achieving their national visions, the Saudi Press Agency reported. On Gulf Youth Day, observed annually on June 6, Albudaiwi highlighted the contributions of »»»
Egypt’s flexible exchange rate bolsters investor confidence as government eyes capital market expansion
Major global financial institutions stated that Egypt’s flexible exchange rate and recent monetary policies have enhanced investor confidence, as Egyptian ministers outlined plans to deepen the capital market and expand exports during a series of meetings in London. Representatives from BlackRock, »»»