Housing market no longer driven by support programs
Poland’s housing market is no longer being driven by government support programs and has returned to a more predictable balance between supply and demand, according to Skanska Residential Development Poland. The company says sales now depend mainly on buyers’ genuine housing needs rather than short»»»
Federation of Polish Real Estate Market Agreement believes bureaucracy overreach is problematic
The Federation for Agreement in the Polish Real Estate Market has strongly criticized proposed government regulations for property managers and real estate agents. It argues that a mandatory Central Register of Property Managers would impose unnecessary costs on more than 300,000 businesses without»»»
Polish fashion brand Vissavi closes all stores
Polish womenswear brand Vissavi has closed all of its brick-and-mortar stores after 25 years in business, but will continue selling online. The company said the decision followed several years of mounting pressure from the COVID-19 pandemic, rising energy, production, labor, tax, and shopping-cente»»»
Companies lending to the state becoming norm
Poland’s engineering and design sector is struggling with delayed payments, inadequate contract indexation, uneven tender activity, staff shortages, and lengthy administrative procedures. Jarosław Wielopolski, CEO of Multiconsult Polska, says design firms often finance public projects for many mont»»»
AI Act will come into force on August 2
Most provisions of the EU AI Act will begin applying on August 2, 2026, covering companies that develop AI systems as well as those using tools supplied by external providers. Polish businesses are adopting AI faster than they are creating governance and cybersecurity procedures. Although 77 percen»»»
UAE investors drive over half of Sharjah property market in H1 2026 with Dh14.9b investments
UAE investors accounted for more than half of Sharjah's real estate trading during the first six months of 2026, investing Dh14.9 billion as the emirate continued to attract strong domestic demand, according to the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department. A statistical report released by the de»»»
Boulos: Benghazi and Tripoli representatives put differences aside for Libya’s sake
CAIRO: Massad Boulos, US President Donald Trump’s senior adviser for Arab and African affairs, has defended Washington’s diplomatic efforts to resolve the Libyan crisis, saying many representatives from the country’s east and west have set aside their differences in the nation’s interest. In writte»»»
Qatar strongly condemns attempted drone attack on Saudi petroleum facilities from Iraqi territory
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar has strongly condemned the attacks intended to target petroleum facilities in the Eastern Province and Riyadh region of the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by inbound drones from Iraqi territory. It termed them a flagrant violation of Saudi Arabia's sovereignty and»»»
Albanian Parliament Approves $302 Million U.S. Military Loan in Closed-Door Vote
Albania's Parliament has approved a $302 million loan agreement with the United States to finance the purchase of military equipment, following a closed-door parliamentary session held on Monday. The agreement was passed with 74 votes in favour from the ruling Socialist Party-led majority, with the»»»
In photos: Wonder Festival 2026 brings new figures, models to Japan - All Photos - UPI.com
By Wade SheridanFigure makers and model enthusiasts attend Wonder Festival 2026 in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, on Sunday. Wonder Festival, started in 1985, is Japan's biggest showcase for figure enthusiasts. A giant statue of Godzilla from upcoming film "Godzilla Minus Zero" is on display during Wonde»»»
17th Arab League-UN General Cooperation meeting convenes in Geneva
Geneva: The 17th Arab League-UN General Cooperation Meeting convened in Geneva on Monday, with top-echelon officials and representatives of institutions and specialized agencies from both sides participating. The three-day meeting will discuss ways to boost cooperation in various fields of shared i»»»
Bouderbala calls for sovereign choices to be upheld and for reforms to be brought forward
Tunis, July 27 (TAP) - Speaker of the Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP) Brahim Bouderbala, called on Monday for the country's sovereign national decisions to be carried out with "unwavering determination", focusing on preserving the...»»»
Russia Targets Fuel Hubs and Cargo Ships in Daylong Strikes on Ukrainian Ports - MoD
The Russian Armed Forces continued throughout the day to strike ports and maritime vessels used in the interests of the Ukrainian forces, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported. "Throughout the day, the Russian Armed Forces continued to deliver strikes against ports and maritime vessels employed »»»
Ashghal recycles millions of tonnes of construction waste to advance sustainability goals
DOHA: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has achieved major sustainability milestones across its building projects since 2022 by implementing an integrated system for managing, reusing, and recycling construction and demolition waste. The initiative has improved resource efficiency, reduced waste»»»
Potential 2028 US presidential candidate Rahm Emanuel backs Palestinian self-determination
CHICAGO: Rahm Emanuel, widely regarded as a potential Democratic candidate for the 2028 US presidential election, has said Palestinians have a legitimate right to sovereignty and self-determination. In a wide-ranging interview with David Remnick on “The New Yorker Radio Hour,” Emanuel also argued t»»»
Malaysia detains over 100 Rohingya refugees seeking shelter at UNHCR
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian authorities detained more than 100 Rohingya Muslim asylum seekers on Monday who had gathered outside the UN refugee agency in Kuala Lumpur, saying they were seeking protection after being evicted from their homes. All of the refugees outside the UNHCR were taken away with th»»»
Israeli military detains 2 settlers after illegally crossing into Syria
LONDON: The Israeli army said on Monday that it detained two Israeli settlers after they illegally crossed into Syrian territory. The pair were from the Bashan Pioneers group, which advocates establishing settlements in the south of the Syrian Arab Republic, and made the crossing from the Mount Her»»»
Weakened policies, reduced funding preceded cyclosporiasis outbreak - UPI.com
Before cyclosporiasis was preceded by weakend policies and cut funding to federal agenceis. File Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA July 27 (UPI) -- Before the outbreak of cyclosporiasis, the Food and Drug Administration delayed the enforcement of a policy designed to improve the process of tracking and re»»»
Saudi Arabia foils drone attack, blames Iran-backed groups
Riyadh: The Saudi defence ministry said it intercepted several drones launched by pro-Iran groups in Iraq on Monday, while the Tehran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen also claimed attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure. Saudi Arabia was repeatedly targeted by Iran and its allies at the height of the Midd»»»
Qatar participates in 12th session of the sub-committee on the implementation of IMO Instruments
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar, represented by its permanent delegation to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), has participated in the twelfth session of the Sub-Committee on the Implementation of IMO Instruments, which was recently held at the IMO headquarters in London, United Kingdom»»»
UAE travellers become more selective amid high summer airfares, regional turbulence
Dubai: Flight operations have largely stabilised across the Middle East, but many UAE residents are continuing to postpone their holidays as high airfares, uncertainty over regional tensions and economic pressures weigh on travel demand, according to travel agents. While airlines continue to operat»»»
Qatar condemns drone attacks targeting Saudi oil facilities
DOHA: The State of Qatar has strongly condemned the attacks that attempted to target oil facilities in the Eastern Province and Riyadh regions in the sisterly Arab Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with drones launched from Iraqi territory. Qatar considered them a flagrant violation of Saudi sovereignty and »»»
More than 500 farms drive Asir’s grape industry
RIYADH: Asir’s grape industry is expanding as growers increase production and adopt modern farming technologies while maintaining long-established cultivation practices, the Saudi Press Agency reported. More than 500 farms in the region produce over 1,000 tonnes of grapes annually, strengthening lo»»»
FM participates in 49th Ordinary Session of AU Executive Council
Tunis, July 27, 2026 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti will participate in the 49th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union, to be held at the headquarters of the AU...»»»
Russia Ready to Resolve Ukraine Conflict with Anchorage Agreements - Foreign Ministry
Russia is ready for a diplomatic settlement of the conflict in Ukraine, taking into account the agreements reached in Anchorage in August 2025, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Monday. "For our part, we confirm our readiness for a political and diplomatic settlement of t»»»
Kuwait Ratifies Landmark Defense Agreement with Pakistan
Kuwait's move signals recognition that multipolarity in defining relations is now essential for resilience in an increasingly fragmented regional order, experts said. Kuwait has officially ratified a broad defense cooperation pact with Pakistan that was signed in June 2023. The ratification follows»»»
Contract on CERN's participation in EXPO 2027 signed in Belgrade
BELGRADE - Serbia's EXPO 2027 Commissioner Jagoda Lazarevic, who is also minister of internal and external trade, EXPO 2027 Director Danilo Jerinic and the EXPO 2027 Commissioner of the European Council for Nuclear Research (CERN) Ursula Bassler signed on Monday in Belgrade a contract on CERN's par»»»
Saudi Arabia vigorously denounces done attacks, reaffirms right to self-defense
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has strongly denounced the drone attacks launched by Iran-affiliated militias in Iraq. In a statement, the Saudi Foreign Minister stressed the Kingdom's determination to safeguard its security and sovereignty and deter aggressors. It confirmed its right to respon»»»
Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic retires after World Cup final
Ljubljan: Slovenian international referee Slavko Vincic has called time on his officiating career, one week after working out the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. The Football Association of Slovenia said in a statement the 49-year-old had ended a distinguished career spanning some»»»
Poles start buying houses in summer
Poland’s single-family home market has become more active during the summer vacation season. In July, buyer inquiries were 80 percent higher than in June, while requests for notary services rose 37 percent, according to Oferteo. Experts say longer days, more free time, and better conditions for ass»»»
Billion of investments in Polish roads getting closer
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Transition Technologies-Systems and Enea Group sign contract for RES management system
Transition Technologies-Systems and Enea Group will expand an IT environment designed to support comprehensive management of renewable energy sources and energy storage facilities. Enea says it will be one of Poland’s largest IT projects serving the renewable energy and storage sector. The Energy L»»»
Iran says Ukraine struck cargo ship at Israel’s behest
Iran has claimed that Ukraine attacked one of its commercial vessels in the Caspian Sea at Israel’s behest over the weekend. Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky stated earlier that the vessel struck on Saturday was transporting military cargo. Iran, which has denied involvement in the fighting betwe»»»
Another brutal heat dome arrives - what to expect this week
A weak cold front on Monday will offer little in the way of relief, with searing heat set to return in the second half of the week. Barely has the previous heat dome passed than, according to HungaroMet, several days of peak temperatures between 33C and 38C are again on the cards. Meanwhile, a prol»»»
Arvind Kejriwal announces town hall to rally support on E20 issue
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday announced a nationwide campaign to rally public support over the E20 issue, saying he would submit more than 200,000 petitions to Prime Minister Narendra Modi next week. Speaking at a press conference,»»»
Abu Dhabi Finance Week to return in December as UAE capital targets bigger role in global finance
Dubai: Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) will return for its fifth edition from December 7 to 10, bringing together global financial leaders overseeing more than $62 trillion in assets as the UAE capital seeks to strengthen its position as an international hub for capital, investment and financial inno»»»
Hungary's Viktor Orban calls for "national resistance" in first major speech after election defeat
Former prime minister Viktor Orban used his annual address at the Baile Tusnad summer university in Romania to outline Fidesz's strategy after its April election defeat, calling on supporters to organise a broad "national resistance" movement against what he described as the increasingly authoritar»»»
Former PM Morawiecki's faction splits from Poland’s PiS before crucial election
Poland’s largest opposition party fractured on July 24 after former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and his loyalists rejected an ultimatum from Law and Justice (PiS) chairman, Jarosław Kaczyński, to abandon their in-party Rozwój Plus (Development Plus) association. “Thirty-something” MPs ha»»»
Macut: Government deserves to win no-confidence vote
BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut said in the parliament on Monday his government fully deserved to win a no-confidence vote requested by the opposition. Macut said he hoped the government would continue to work at full pace, and noted that his cabinet would not be judged according to front pages, »»»
Tunindex closes Mondays session down 1.9%
Tunis, July 27 (TAP) - Tunindex closed Monday's session down 1.9% to 20,450.39 points, with a traded volume of TND 9.6 million, said broker Tunisie Valeurs. CELLCOM shares were the best performers after rising by 4% to TND 2.080, trading for...»»»
86 Civilians Slaughtered in 10-Day Torrent of Ukrainian Attacks on Russia - Russian MFA Spox
Between July 15 and 24, Ukrainian attacks on Russian soil killed 86 civilians, including six children, and wounded 409 others, among them 12 kids, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has reported. On July 24, a missile strike targeting an enterprise in the Kirov region killed five »»»
Kazakhstan’s Tokayev explicitly urges Putin to “freeze” Ukraine war in face to face talks
Kazakhstan’s leader Kassym-Jomart Tokayev urged Russia’s Vladimir Putin to “freeze” the war in Ukraine and stated that his country “does not understand its nature”, speaking during televised talks held in Omsk, Siberia, on July 25. Kazakhstan has not previously spoken out against the conflict expli»»»
Russia updates its drones to hit moving targets using "mesh" radios
A full blown and fast moving drones arms race is playing out in the wheat fields of Ukraine with each side constantly trying to leapfrog its opponent. Both sides have taken the lead at one time or another only to lose it again as technicians dream are constantly dreaming up new features followed by»»»
Kazakhstan’s Tokayev explicitly urges Putin to “freeze” Ukraine war in face to face talks
Kazakhstan’s leader Kassym-Jomart Tokayev urged Russia’s Vladimir Putin to “freeze” the war in Ukraine and stated that his country “does not understand its nature”, speaking during televised talks held in Omsk, Siberia, on July 25. Kazakhstan has not previously spoken out against the conflict expli»»»
Qatari cultural attaché in UK celebrates graduation of 150 students from British universities
DOHA: The Cultural Attaché of the State of Qatar in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland celebrated the graduation of 150 male and female students from British universities, sponsored by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education and other entities, in addition to self-funded students»»»
Saudi publishing begins new chapter in Riyadh
JEDDAH: Every thriving literary culture depends on the architecture that surrounds writers: editors, designers, publishers all have their roles to play. And one of the people now helping to build that framework in Saudi Arabia is, fittingly, a former architect. Salman AlArifi, 25, is the co-founder»»»
No Direct Threat to Bulgaria's Security, Professionals Tell PM
There is no direct threat to Bulgaria’s security, representatives of the country’s security services said during a working meeting with Prime Minister Rumen Radev, where the security environment and the challenges arising from it were discussed, the Government Information Service said on Monday. Th»»»
Sweden launching new intelligence agency to monitor Russia – Bildt
Sweden is establishing a new civilian intelligence agency to improve its monitoring of Russia’s political leadership, former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt has told The Economist. First announced in May and modeled on Britain’s MI6, Sweden’s Foreign Intelligence Service (UND) is due to begin ope»»»
The Importance of Innovation in Modern Clinical Studies
Innovation is reshaping the future of clinical studies, enabling researchers to develop safer, more effective treatments while improving the overall experience for participants. As healthcare challenges become increasingly complex, traditional research methods are evolving to incorporate advanced t»»»
Closing Bell: Saudi main index steady at 10,769
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index was steady on Monday, as it gained 2.28 points — or 0.02 percent — to close at 10,769.12. The total trading turnover of the benchmark index stood at SR4.44 billion ($1.18 billion), with 120 of the listed stocks advancing and 136 declining. The Kingdom’»»»