Skopje, 22 December 2025 (MIA) - The Government signed Monday agreements on realization of photovoltaic power plant "Bitola 3" and revitalization of hydropower plants - Phase 3, worth EUR 97 million. "This event goes beyond the formal act of agreement signing. We have made decisions that shape the »»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Mobility (AD Mobility) has announced partial closures of certain intersections on King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street in Abu Dhabi. The closures will be in effect from Thursday, 25 December 2025, to Monday, 29 December 2025. Also Read: UAE traffic alert: Road closures an»»»

Police in Thessaloniki are preparing a case file against six teenagers accused of gang-raping a 13-year-old girl over a period of three months. The suspects, aged between 14 and 19, are also alleged to have recorded the acts on their mobile phones and to have circulated some of the material online.»»»

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Wednesday ​met with Hamas political bureau officials in Ankara to discuss the ceasefire in Gaza and advancing the ‌agreement to ‌its ‌second ⁠phase, ​a ‌Turkish Foreign Ministry source said according to Reuters. The source said the Hamas officials told Fidan »»»

Lebanese authorities are investigating the recent disappearance of a retired security officer whose brother was allegedly involved in the 1986 capture of an Israeli air force navigator, a Lebanese judicial official told AFP. Airman Ron Arad's plane went down over southern Lebanon during the country»»»

A former Syrian intelligence officer who was close to one of ousted ruler Bashar al-Assad's top army commanders was killed in Lebanon, a judicial official said, with the army announcing it had arrested a suspect. It was the first confirmation since Assad's ouster in December last year of a former S»»»

For Vastint Romania, 2025 was a year of consolidation and organic growth. Managing Director Antoniu Panait believes that next year will reward projects that are efficient, flexible, sustainable, and built to respond to people’s real needs. By Anda Sebesi What were your company’s key achievements th»»»

Hong Kong: Hong Kong fire survivor Yip Ka-kui has turned happy holiday photos into a heartfelt tribute to his beloved wife a month after she died in the huge blaze that destroyed their home. Yip, 68, is among thousands grieving the 161 killed at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex, a disaster few co»»»

Damascus' foreign and defense ministers met Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday during a visit to Moscow where they discussed military cooperation, Syrian state media said. The trip is the latest by Syria's new authorities to Russia since they ousted longtime ruler and Moscow ally Bashar al»»»

Vera Economou, CEE Regional Lead for the Sustainable Solutions Group within Wholesale Banking at ING, explains for Business Review how Romania compares with regional peers, what companies must prioritise, and how ING supports credible decarbonisation journeys. How does Romania compare with other CE»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Wednesday preservation of peace and stability was the most significant task for the coming period and that the fight for Serbia's territorial integrity and accelerated economic activities were the second and third most important goals, respectiv»»»

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President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov visited the cement plant under construction in Kemin district of Chui region and inspected the project’s progress. The presidential press service reported. Azamat Osmonov, Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to Chui region, stated that the plant’s production cap»»»

Amid a period of economic uncertainty and rapid transformation, KPMG in Romania and Moldova has continued to strengthen its position as both a trusted advisor and an employer of choice. Ramona Jurubita, Country Managing Partner and CEE Deputy Chair, reflects on a year of solid business growth, ongo»»»

Dubai: e& UAE has rolled out a major upgrade to its live 5.5G mobile network by deploying four-carrier aggregation on commercially available smartphones. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.What is four-carrier aggregation? It is a mobile network technology that enables yo»»»

The Israeli army said Wednesday that it had identified a Hamas financial official it killed two weeks ago in a strike in the Gaza Strip. Abdel Hay Zaqut, a financial official in Hamas' armed wing, on December 13 in the same strike that killed military commander Raed Saad, seen by Israel as one of t»»»

The Governor of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL), Naji Issa, has authorised banks, exchange companies, and offices to begin taking the necessary steps to activate the operational mechanism for implementing rapid money transfers through the MoneyGram and Western Union systems, in accordance with the »»»

The National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) reported yesterday that it held a scientific symposium, on the same day, jointly organized with the Ministry of Defence, represented by the Libya Centre for Strategic Studies and Research at the NESDB’s Tripoli headquarters. The symposium f»»»

The decline of the European Union, rather than the Ukrainian conflict, is what really threatens to plunge Europe into war, Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban told the Magyar Nemzet newspaper. The real reason of the existing risk of escalation, Orban argued, is the political, economic and social »»»

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Bulgaria has offered to provide fuel oil to the Republic of North Macedonia after confirming that it holds sufficient reserves to meet domestic needs, according to the government press service. The move followed an inspection ordered by outgoing Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov and carried out by En»»»

Tunis, Dec. 24 (TAP)- The Sfax Higher Institute of Industrial Management installed a 22 kW electric vehicle (EV) charging station fed by a solar power plant, thus becoming the first public university institution to take the step. The move is...»»»

DOHA: Qatar Chamber discussed on Wednesday economic and trade relations and prospects for cooperation between Qatari and Canadian companies in several sectors. This came during the meeting of Acting General Manager of the Qatar Chamber Ali Bu Sherbak Al Mansouri with Commercial Counsellor at the Ca»»»

Dubai: Buckle up, because 2025 was a rollercoaster of drama, diva moments, and jaw-dropping plot twists. From Hollywood scandals that made us spit out our coffee, to Bollywood diva power moves (looking at you, Deepika), viral social media chaos, jaw-dropping ad campaigns, and iconic engagements (ye»»»

Sharjah Charity International has delivered a new shipment of winter relief supplies to Gaza, contributing 75 tonnes of winter clothing as part of the humanitarian air bridge under Operation Gallant Knight 3. The aid is aimed at supporting families in the Gaza Strip facing severe living conditions »»»

Tributes have been paid to a 13-year-old boy who was fatally stabbed in central Portugal on Tuesday. The boy, named locally as British national Alfie Hallett, died in the parish of Casais in Tomar after being found with "several injuries caused by a bladed weapon". According to Portuguese police a »»»

The Israeli army said Wednesday that it had identified a Hamas financial official it killed two weeks ago in a strike in the Gaza Strip. Abdel Hay Zaqut, a financial official in Hamas's armed wing, on December 13 in the same strike that killed military commander Raed Saad, seen by Israel as one of »»»

The National Investment Agency of Kyrgyzstan has announced the introduction of new digital tools aimed at simplifying investor operations and increasing transparency in investment processes, the agency’s press service reported. The digitalization initiative is being implemented within the framework»»»

Bansko is seeing a noticeable rise in visitor numbers around the holiday period, even though snow has yet to settle in the town itself and some organizational challenges remain. This year’s festive breaks in the winter resort come at slightly higher prices than last year, with costs varying dependi»»»

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution said that Iran has defeated decades of Western pressure, stressing that the country will continue to progress despite existing challenges. Iran commemorated the birth anniversary of Lady Fatima al-Zahra with nationwide celebrations on Thursday, as thousands of e»»»

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has emphasized that Iran never seeks war, but it wants to resolve issues through diplomacy. “We have never trusted America as an honest negotiator, the US has not been honest about anything, and in my opinion, no one can trust America,” Araghchi told al-Jazeera telev»»»

Three Iranian police officers and a civilian were martyred in an armed clash in Iran’s southeastern Kerman province, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Tuesday. According to a statement released by the Public Relations Office of the Quds Headquarters of the Islamic Revolutionary G»»»

Massive demonstrations erupted in Yemen on Friday, with a huge march in Saada Governorate spearheading a nationwide call for mobilization in support of the Holy Quran and Palestinian. The march, held under the slogan “Mobilization and Enlistment in Support of the Quran and Palestine,” saw widesprea»»»

The EU’s decision to continue financing Vladimir Zelensky’s regime confirms that “Russophobes in the EU do not want peace in Ukraine,” Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. Commenting on the results of the European Council meeting, she said: “It has been confirmed that EU membe»»»

Israeli occupation forces advanced on Friday into several villages in southern countryside of Quneitra, southwestern Syria, setting up temporary checkpoints. SANA news agency reported that a force consisting of three vehicles entered from the town of Bir Ajam toward the village of Breiqa, briefly s»»»

The United States said it carried out “massive strikes” on alleged ISIL targets in central Syria, hours after Interim President Ahmad Al-Sharaa celebrated what he called on Friday “first day without sanctions.” The US struck multiple targets in Syria late on Friday that the US military tied to ISIL»»»

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi condemned the US’ threat to use force against Venezuela and its actions that undermine maritime security in the Caribbean, describing them as a blatant violation of international law and the UN Charter. Araqchi made the remarks at a telephone conversation with»»»

Israeli occupation army renewed its violations of Syria’s sovereignty on Saturday by entering villages in the countryside of the southwestern Quneitra province and setting up checkpoints, Syrian media reported. State-run Al-Ikhbariya TV said Israeli troops moved into the village of Ain Ziwan using »»»

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro asserted on Tuesday that U.S. President Donald Trump should concentrate on domestic social problems, stating that Venezuela is fully capable of managing its own affairs. “Seventy percent of his speeches and statements are about Venezuela,” Maduro said, addressing»»»

Doha, Qatar: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani chaired the Cabinet's regular meeting held on Wednesday morning at the Amiri Diwan. At the outset of the meeting, the Cabinet welcomed the outcomes of the Seventh Strateg»»»

Dhaka: The heir to Bangladesh’s longtime ruling family and a leader of its most powerful political party, Tarique Rahman is set to return home after 17 years in exile and ahead of key elections. Rahman, 60, an aspiring prime minister who has lived in London since he fled Bangladesh in 2008 over wha»»»

Belgium on Tuesday joined South Africa in a case brought before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which accuses the Zionist entity of committing genocide in the Gaza Strip. The UN’s highest court, based in The Hague, said in a statement that Brussels had filed a declaration of intervention.»»»