Europe’s elite gathered at the Munich Security Conference (MSC) and laid out plans to boost their security autonomy from the US but pleaded with the White House not to abandon Nato completely. The US delegation assured Europe that it would not walk away from the treaty entirely but made it clear th»»»

A 52-year-old woman hospitalized Friday at noon in Crete after being struck and dragged by a truck has undergone the amputation of her right leg, doctors said. Medical staff at Venizeleio General Hospital in Iraklio reported that her injuries initially appeared less severe, but further examinations»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Saturday that Europe has decided to go to war with Russia by 2030 and that preparations are already underway in certain European countries. "Europe has decided that it will go to war [with Russia] by 2030. Not that it wants to, might,»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Italy has received an invitation to join the US-led Board of Peace as an observer and plans to accept, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Saturday. Italy has received an invitation on Friday and will participate in the Board's first gathering in Washington on February »»»

PRETORIA (Sputnik) - French President Emmanuel Macron has committed to doing everything in his power to overthrow Niger's current authorities, Nigerien President Abdourahamane Tchiani said. "Macron made a commitment before his departure that he would do everything to overthrow the Niger regime, whi»»»

Istanbul, Feb. 14 (SANA) Syria’s transport minister held separate talks with his Saudi and Turkish counterparts in Istanbul on Saturday, focusing on regional rail and land transport cooperation. Transport Minister Yarub Badr met Saudi Transport Minister Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser and Turkish Transp»»»

Iranian authorities have, without prior warning, transferred Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi to a prison in the north of the country as concern grows over her health, her husband said on Saturday. Mohammadi, who won the peace prize in 2023 in recognition for more than two decades of campa»»»

Munich: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jassim Mohammed Albudaiwi, affirmed that the Council's member states play an active role in supporting international efforts to address irregular migration, through contributions to development and reconstruction programs in countries»»»

Doha, Qatar: Primary Healthcare Corporation (PHCC) has launched a Community Breastfeeding Support Line through its Community Call Center, in a move aimed at ensuring continued health guidance and support for mothers following childbirth. Assistant Managing Director for Operations and Clinical Affai»»»

Mumbai: Rising geopolitical friction involving the United States, China and Russia is pushing Europe and Canada to accelerate economic and strategic engagement with India, positioning the country as "a viable third pole", a new report has said. The report from National Interest argued, "With the Un»»»

Abandoned mattresses littering Greek streets remain a persistent problem as a national recycling system languishes unapproved despite industry efforts. Seven major mattress companies representing 70% of Greek sales submitted a comprehensive management plan to environmental authorities in late 2023,»»»

Manila: Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos has welcomed China's decision to resume direct flights between Quanzhou in east China's Fujian Province and Cebu in the central Philippines, the Presidential Communications Office said Saturday. Marcos also expressed his hope that this move wi»»»

Tunis, Feb 14 (TAP) - Business existence declarations, commonly known as "patente", will soon be fully executable online. A ministerial order from the Ministry of Finance, published on Friday in the Official Journal, establishes the framework for...»»»

ulgarian President Iliyana Iotova held a series of high-level meetings on Saturday on the sidelines of the 62nd Munich Security Conference, her press secretariat reported. Iotova met with French President Emmanuel Macron and attended his address to the forum, focused on restoring Europe’s strong po»»»

More heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast for the weekend, starting on Saturday night through Sunday afternoon in areas of western and northern Greece, according to a new bulletin issued by the National Meteorological Service (EMY) on Saturday. The areas most affected will be Corfu and the Ion»»»

Sharjah: The General Command of Sharjah Police has strengthened its presence at the 23rd edition of Sharjah Heritage Days, organised by the Sharjah Institute for Heritage in the Heart of Sharjah district, with activities continuing until February 15 under the theme “The Glow of Authenticity”. The p»»»

Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk confirmed that Germany has expressed preliminary interest in purchasing Poland’s Piorun man portable air defense systems. He emphasized that Berlin’s interest highlights the growing reputation and competitiveness of Poland’s domestic defense industry and its t»»»

Investor appetite in Poland’s commercial real estate market is rising, supported by strong economic growth and improving liquidity. After cautiously testing the market in 2025, capital from both domestic and Western Europe is returning. Polish investors accounted for a record 20 percent of transact»»»

Investor appetite in Poland’s commercial real estate market is rising, supported by strong economic growth and improving liquidity. After cautiously testing the market in 2025, capital from both domestic and Western Europe is returning. Polish investors accounted for a record 20 percent of transact»»»

Poland’s consumer inflation stood at 2.2% y/y in January 2026, according to a preliminary estimate from the Central Statistical Office, exceeding market expectations of 1.9 percent. Monthly prices rose 0.6 percent. Although inflation slowed from 2.4 percent in December, food prices increased more s»»»

Poland’s current account deficit widened to PLN 7.2 billion in December 2025, according to central bank data, as export weakness reflected a sharp slowdown in transport, ICT and other business services exports, PKO BP economists said. Although goods exports rose 8.5% y/y and imports increased 8.9%,»»»

Warsaw Główna station, reopened in 2021 after 24 years, remains largely unused despite costing over PLN 87 million to rebuild. Originally intended to handle suburban traffic and support operations during the modernization of Warszawa Zachodnia, it now serves only a handful of trains on weekdays for»»»

Damascus, Feb. 14 (SANA) – A leading Syrian business association and its Jordanian counterpart signed an agreement in Damascus aimed at reviving economic cooperation and expanding cross-border investment. The Syrian Business Council and the Jordanian Businessmen Association said Saturday the deal r»»»

MP Ali Hassan Khalil, member of the Development and Liberation Bloc, emphasized that the upcoming parliamentary elections are “the main turning point in shaping the country’s politics and determining the direction it will take in the coming period”. Khalil stated that “President Nabih Berri has mad»»»

About 200,000 people joined a demonstration against the Iranian government in Munich on Saturday, police said, as world leaders gathered nearby for a security conference, AFP reported. The protesters rallied on Munich's Theresienwiese fairgrounds, denouncing the leadership of Iran's Islamic Republi»»»

Doha: Qatar Calendar has announced that Cirque du Liban’s acclaimed Fontana Show will arrive in Doha this spring, bringing one of the region’s most distinctive live entertainment productions to Hyatt Plaza from March 20 to April 18, 2026. Following successful performances across the Middle East, th»»»

The delivery of new Stryker combat and support vehicles for the Bulgarian Land Forces has begun as part of one of the major modernization projects of the Bulgarian Army launched during the current government’s term, the Ministry of Defence said here on Saturday. The first five Stryker armored comba»»»

Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority’s (ADCDA) UAE Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Team has successfully achieved International Reclassification to the Heavy USAR category, accredited by the United Nations’ International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG). This marks the team’s third consecutiv»»»

Cocoa prices have fallen nearly 70% since last Valentine's Day, but that won’t make heart-shaped boxes of chocolate or even chocolate Easter bunnies more affordable this year. Chocolate prices at US retail stores rose 14% between Jan. 1 and the first week of February compared to the same period las»»»

Alpine skier Anina Zurbriggen, representing Bulgaria at the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, is preparing for her debut with high expectations. The 22-year-old Swiss-born athlete, whose mother is Bulgarian, will compete Sunday in the Women’s Giant Slalom at the Olimpia delle Tofane course in Corti»»»

Ex-PM Saad Hariri on Saturday hinted that his al-Mustaqbal Movement might take part in the upcoming parliamentary elections while stressing that its political role has not ended. "Al-Mustaqbal Movement doesn't see politics as about positions, prestige or flattery! Al-Mustaqbal Movement sees politic»»»

Marking the anniversary of February 14, the Bahrain Forum for Human Rights said confronting the legacy of grave human rights violations is indispensable to securing genuine and lasting stability, warning that sidestepping the past would only entrench the crisis and deepen mistrust between the state»»»

Five European nations say Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned with a lethal toxin, and are blaming the Russian state for the attack. The foreign ministries of the UK, France, Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands said Saturday that analysis of samples from Navalny, who died two year»»»

MUNICH, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah met with Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Al-Shaibani on the sidelines of the 62nd Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Munich, Germany.A ministry statement said the meeting re»»»

MUNICH, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah met with UN Undersecretary General and Commissioner-General of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) Philippe Lazzarini on 62nd Munich Security Conference (MS»»»

MUNICH, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah met with former UK premier Tony Blair on the sidelines of the 62nd Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Germany.A ministry statement said the meeting reviewed latest regional and international develop»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani returned home Saturday, coming from Abu Dhabi. HH the Amir was accompanied by HH Personal Representative of the Amir Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani, HE President of the Olympic Council of Asia and President of the Qatar Olympic Committee Sh»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police have praised the efforts of volunteers who played a key role in supporting the organisation of the UAE SWAT Challenge 2026, held from February 7 to 11 at the Training City in Al Ruwayyah. Brigadier Ali Khalfan Al Mansoori, Director of the General Department of Community Happines»»»

The US military said Saturday that its forces had struck more than 30 ISIS group targets in Syria this month, maintaining pressure on the militants after a deadly attack on US troops last year. The strikes also came as the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) in recent weeks transferred thousand»»»

Munich: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Saturday separately with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly Sultanate of Oman, HE Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi, and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriate»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs announced its plans, programs, and activities for the holy month of Ramadan 1447 AH under the slogan 'Obedience and Forgiveness', outlining its key Quranic, preaching, endowment, and Zakat initiatives. The announcement was made during a p»»»

The Palestinian National Committee tasked with administering the Gaza Strip is facing a number of challenges that go beyond Israel’s continued veto on its entry into the enclave via the Rafah crossing. These challenges extend to several issues related to the handover of authority from Hamas, foremo»»»

Doha, Qatar: The curtain has fallen on the FIFA Women Referees Development Seminar, organized by FIFA in Doha over five days, with distinguished participation from referees representing the Asian, African and Oceanian confederations. The seminar forms part of FIFA's ongoing efforts to advance women»»»

Dubai: The UAE Rescue Challenge 2026 officially began on Saturday at Training City in Al Ruwayyah, Dubai, under the patronage of His Highness Lt-General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. Organised by Dubai Police in cooperation with the World Rescue Or»»»

As part of its organizational and strategic transformation, IT group Comarch is reviewing how it manages its real estate portfolio and is considering sale-and-leaseback transactions. The move follows pressure from its new owner, CVC, which has been selling non-core assets after taking the company p»»»

Buying an apartment within city limits in Poland can mean sacrificing dozens of square meters compared with suburban locations, according to Otodom. In Warsaw, staying in the city “costs” buyers an average of 31 m²: a 55 m² flat costs over PLN 1 million, while a similar budget can secure up to 88 m»»»

The amendment to Poland’s Developer Act has taken effect but fails to address key issues, including mandatory penalties for delays in handing over apartments. It applies only to future contracts and does not affect ongoing disputes. Lawyers argue the law still contains loopholes, such as reliance o»»»

Fitch Ratings has placed InPost’s BB+ long-term issuer and senior unsecured debt ratings on Rating Watch Negative following the announcement of a €7.8 billion recommended cash takeover offer by a consortium including Advent, FedEx, A&R, and PPF. Fitch expects the acquisition to significantly increa»»»

Adam Góral, founder and CEO of Asseco, has resigned from a proposed incentive program under which he would have been entitled to receive up to 3% of the company’s shares, currently worth about PLN 440–450 million. He said the decision aims to eliminate potential conflicts of interest, strengthen tr»»»