Authorities have scrapped plans to lease the two main sand beaches on the tiny island of Ano Koufonissi to businesses that planned to set up sun loungers and umbrellas there, ending their free and unrestricted use by the public. The Finance Ministry, which is responsible for leasing Greece’s once p»»»

Tripoli Port reported yesterday that a joint technical team from the Libyan Ports Company’s head office and its Tripoli Port branch, led by technicians from the Turkish supplier, Portunus, begun assembling and installing the new Kone Crane-type grab, which recently arrived from head office. The por»»»

The European Commission said it is closely following a proposed amendment to Albania’s Criminal Procedure Code that would bar courts from suspending senior government officials from office. The draft changes, presented Feb. 16 by the ruling majority led by Prime Minister Edi Rama, seek to amend Art»»»

Radisson Blu Hotel, Doha, a landmark destination with nearly five decades of heritage, proudly announces its special offerings for the Holy Month of Ramadan. Blending tradition with refreshing new experiences, the hotel invites residents and visitors to celebrate through curated dining, staycations»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Press Center marked 15 years of the State’s National Sport Day with a panel discussion titled “National Sport Day: Results and Legacy,” held as part of its Press Club activities. The session reviewed the achievements of the initiative since its launch in 2011 and examined its»»»

Britain's annual ‌rate of consumer price inflation fell to 3.0% in January from 3.4% in December, official figures showed on Wednesday. A Reuters poll of economists had shown a median forecast of 3.0% in January and the Bank of England projected earlier this month that the headline measure of infla»»»

Feb. 18 (UPI) -- Adverse weather and high winds caused dozens of cars to crash on a southeastern Colorado highway, resulting in four deaths and sending at least 29 people to area hospitals, authorities said. The multi-car pileup occurred at about 10 a.m. MST Tuesday on Interstate 25 near Pueblo, Co»»»

As the Holy Month of Ramadan approaches, The Chedi Katara Hotel & Resort and La Marsa Restaurant are preparing to welcome guests to two of Doha’s most refined and memorable Ramadan destinations. Combining timeless hospitality, breathtaking settings, and exceptional culinary experiences, both venues»»»

Doha, Qatar: Weather inshore until 6pm on Wednesday will be misty to foggy at first, moderate in temperature daytime, and cold by night, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report, warning of expected poor horizontal visibility at first. Offshore, the weather will be misty to fo»»»

US Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff said Washington had made “meaningful progress” in negotiations on a potential Ukrainian settlement after a first day of trilateral talks in Geneva on February 17 involving US, Ukrainian and Russian representatives. »»»

A warning for hazardous weather conditions is in effect on Wednesday - an orange code (second degree) and a yellow code (first degree) for snowfall, as well as strong and gale-force winds across most of the country, according to the warning map published on the website of the National Institute of »»»

A message recently circulated among members of Albania’s opposition Democratic Party in the city of Berat describes lawmaker Ervin Salianji as “self-excluded” from the party and accuses him of cooperating with segments of organized crime. The message, shared within internal party groups, calls on l»»»

New York: Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations H E Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani met with President of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly H E Annalena Baerbock at the UN headquarters in New York. During the meeting, the President of the General Assemb»»»

Ambassador of Qatar to Sweden H E Nadia bint Ahmed Al Shaibi, took part in the meeting of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sweden H E Maria Malmer Stenergard, with Their Excellencies the Ambassadors accredited to Sweden. The meeting discussed challenges facing women’s rights on the global stage, amid»»»

US Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff said Washington had made “meaningful progress” in negotiations on a potential Ukrainian settlement after a first day of trilateral talks in Geneva on February 17 involving US, Ukrainian and Russian representatives. »»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - China and the United States' commitment to exchanges and cooperation will endure no matter the shifting circumstances, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a message to friends from the US state of Iowa. Earlier in the day, China Central Television reported that Xi sent congratu»»»

Gaza Strip witnessed a military escalation involving gunfire, artillery shelling, and an airstrike on Rafah, Khan Younis, and Gaza City. Reports indicate that Israeli military vehicles opened fire near the Morag crossing, north of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. Israeli enemy warplanes also launc»»»

The Saudi Aviation Club announced that it will organize the AERO Middle East x Sand & Fun 2026 in Riyadh from November 24 to 28, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Tuesday. The event is set to be the largest of its kind for general aviation in the Middle East, combining international business, inve»»»

Mandarin Oriental, Doha welcomes guests to embrace the spirit of the Holy Month of Ramadan with Baraha Ramadan Nights, a refined Iftar and Suhour experience set within the open-air surroundings of Barahat Msheireb. Designed for meaningful gatherings with family and friends, the experience offers a »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums has announced revised operating hours for the Holy Month of Ramadan, introducing a split schedule across its network of museums, galleries, and cultural institutions. Under the updated timetable, all its museums, galleries, and institutions will open from Saturday to Thur»»»

Minister of Public Health H E Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud met with Ambassador of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the State of Qatar H R H Prince Saad bin Mansour bin Saad bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The meeting reviewed cooperations between the two countries and ways to support and e»»»

As Ramadan approaches, a time marked by reflection, togetherness, and shared meals after sunset, Wyndham Grand Doha West Bay Beach introduces Grand Iftar Nights, offering a relaxed and distinctive Iftar experience for Doha’s diverse community. Hosted at bāzār, the Iftar unfolds in a warm, welcoming»»»

Doha, Qatar: Thani bin Abdullah Foundation for Humanitarian Services received three generous donations: a philanthropist donated QR1m, a female philanthropist donated QR1m, and a third donation of QR800,000 was also received, bringing the total value of the three donations to QR2.8m. The three dono»»»

Doha: The Katara Cultural Village Foundation has completed its preparations to welcome the holy month of Ramadan. The village’s facilities are ready to host a comprehensive programme of cultural, religious, and entertainment events, all within a Ramadan atmosphere brimming with spirituality and a v»»»

Japan's lower house formally reappointed Sanae Takaichi as prime minister on Wednesday, 10 days after her historic landslide election victory. Takaichi, 64, became Japan's first woman premier in October and won a two-thirds majority for her party in the snap lower house elections on February 8. She»»»

An ungainly barrel of a shark cruising languidly over a barren seabed far too deep for the sun’s rays to illuminate was an unexpected sight. Many experts had thought sharks didn’t exist in the frigid waters of Antarctica before this sleeper shark lumbered warily and briefly into the spotlight of a »»»

The Tripoli based Libyan Ministry of Economy and Trade reported last Monday (16 February) that its Minister, Mohamed Al-Hwej, met with the Ambassador of Serbia to Libya, Dragan Todorovic, to discuss arrangements for the participation of Serbian companies in the. The fair will commemorate its Centen»»»

Deputy Kamila Talieva stated in Parliament that the number of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and speech delays is rapidly increasing in Kyrgyzstan, calling the situation a tragedy not only for individual families but for the entire state. According to Talieva, the main concern is the»»»

Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) hosted the Sustainable Mobility Symposium, bringing together experts, researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers to explore pathways toward decarbonising transportation and advancing sustainable mobility solutions in Qatar a»»»

As the Holy Month of Ramadan approaches, Rixos Premium Qetaifan Island North invites guests to gather and celebrate the spirit of the season at its signature Ramadan tent, Layali Ramadan, offering an elevated Iftar and Suhoor experience under one roof.Running from 17 February until 19 March, “Layal»»»

The Ministry of Interior has published a report detailing its investigation into the activities of the association linked to Ivaylo Kalushev. The document is now publicly available on the Ministry’s website. The publication follows an order from Interior Minister Daniel Mitov dated February 5, 2026»»»

A rare inherited disorder affecting brain development and muscle strength has been officially named after an Abu Dhabi-based specialist at Burjeel Medical City, marking a milestone for the UAE’s medical research community. The condition, now known as El-Hattab-Schmidts syndrome, was identified thro»»»

Taxi drivers are on strike across Greece over government timelines for their obligatory transition to using electric vehicles and against competition from other chauffeuring services. Athens taxi drivers launched a three-day strike Tuesday — which ends at 6 a.m. Friday — while cabbies all over Gree»»»

Saudi Arabia and Kazakhstan agreed to establish a Saudi-Kazakh Coordination Council, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Tuesday. Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz received in Riyadh Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev. Saudi FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan »»»

North Korea was designated a "high-risk jurisdiction" for money laundering and terrorism financing for the 16th consecutive year, Seoul's Financial Action Task Force said Wednesday. File Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI | License Photo North Korea has been designated a "high-risk jurisdiction" for money»»»

At a meeting of the Ecological Council in Bishkek, urban ecologist Dmitry Pereyaslavsky called for daily publication of emissions data from the new waste-to-energy plant located at the sanitary landfill near Altyn-Kazyk residential area. He noted that the facility is located in a district that has »»»

Ermek Omuraliev has been appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kyrgyz Republic to Italy. The decree was signed by the President of Kyrgyzstan. He will also serve as Permanent Representative of Kyrgyzstan to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), t»»»

Monaco: Paris Saint-Germain recovered from a shambolic start as Desire Doue inspired a comeback from two goals down to beat Monaco 3-2 in the principality in the first leg of their Champions League knockout phase play-off tie yesterday. United States star Folarin Balogun opened the scoring after ju»»»

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) and Qatar Ports Management Company signed on Tuesday a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at boosting maritime and logistics cooperation between the two sides. The agreement will contribute to the development of the ports sector, raising operational efficienc»»»

Unification Minister Chung Dong-young speaks to reporters at a press briefing on Wednesday. Photo by Yonhap South Korea will seek to reinstate a no-fly zone over the border with North Korea under the suspended 2018 inter-Korean military pact aimed at easing tensions, Unification Minister Chung Dong»»»

With the background of price rises in basic commodities, shortages of cooking oil, LC fraud and attempts to preserve Libya’s hard currency reserves, the Minister of Planning, Mohamed Al-Zaidani, met last Monday (16 February) with the Executive Director of the Libyan Industry Union (LIU) to discuss »»»

Doha, Qatar: The 18th Qatar Robotics & AI Competition 2026 concluded at Lusail Hall in Doha yesterday. The three-day tournament was organized by the Ministry of Sports and Youth (MSY), represented by the Qatar Scientific Club (QSC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Educati»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan yesterday claimed the top spot in Group B at the AGCFF Gulf Club Champions League (GCCL) after a 3-1 victory over Oman’s Al Nahda in a match held at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, concluding the group stage fixtures. The win lifted Al Rayyan’s tally to 12 points, confirm»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 14th Arabian Women Exhibition continues to draw strong visitor interest at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC), Hall 5, and remains open until today, (February 18). The event, which began on February 13, serves as a significant regional platform for women in business, »»»

Under the patronage of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) and Qatar Olympic Academy President H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, and in the presence of QOC First Vice President Mohamed bin Yousef Al Mana, Second Vice President Dr. Thani bin Abdulrahman Al Kuwari and QOC Secretary General and Vice Pres»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai moved higher on Wednesday morning, though they remained below the closely watched Dh600 mark that continues to shape buying decisions across the local market. At 9:50 am, 24K gold stood at Dh594.50 a gram compared with Dh590.75 on Tuesday, while 22K rose to Dh550.50 from»»»

Commercial "air taxi" service has been pushed back. Again. Reason: It's not because the technology doesn't work or is unproven. It's because US certification timeline for the next-generation electric vertical-landing-and-takeoff (eVTOL) aircraft — a new mode for human flight — poses complex challen»»»

The Indonesian government, through the Kementerian Agama Republik Indonesia, has officially declared that 1 Ramadan 1447 AH will fall on February 19, after the isbat (confirmation) session concluded that the crescent moon did not satisfy the agreed visibility standards, Jakarta Globe reports. »»»

The Indonesian government, through the Kementerian Agama Republik Indonesia, has officially declared that 1 Ramadan 1447 AH will fall on February 19, after the isbat (confirmation) session concluded that the crescent moon did not satisfy the agreed visibility standards, Jakarta Globe reports. »»»

The Indonesian government, through the Kementerian Agama Republik Indonesia, has officially declared that 1 Ramadan 1447 AH will fall on February 19, after the isbat (confirmation) session concluded that the crescent moon did not satisfy the agreed visibility standards, Jakarta Globe reports. »»»