Education ministry officials have failed in their duty to provide an alternative course for secondary school pupils exempt from religious education, Greece’s highest administrative court has ruled. Responding to a suit from the parents of two schoolchildren, the Council of State found that the mini»»»

DOHA: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) announced the resumption of work on the fourth package of remaining road and infrastructure works in the Simaisma area, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance services and improve the quality of life across the country. Engineer Waleed Al Ghul, the proj»»»

You can win up to 10 kilos of gold in the UAE in 2026. By today’s rate, that’s honeyed metal worth about Dh5,875,000. But first, who is eligible?Basically… everyone with a Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) bank account. The campaign is open to both existing and new individual and business banking customers »»»

Skopje, 18 January 2026 (MIA) — The Food and Veterinary Agency said Sunday that 22 food operators have been issued EUR 40,000 in penalties for misbranding or handling food in unsanitary surroundings during unannounced inspections at 188 food stores, retailers and manufacturers between Jan. 13 and 1»»»

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing the Kyrgyz Republic with a €61.7 million loan to modernize the national electricity network, the EBRD press service reported. The financial package also includes an investment grant of up to €3 million and €3 million in techni»»»

Dubai: Oscar-winning Hollywood actor Troy Kotsur, who's differently-abled, can’t hear you scream and that’s exactly why he loves horror movies. Born deaf, the American talent told Gulf News that the real joy of watching a horror film for him is never the sound design or the jump scares. “I watch pe»»»

There is sufficient time to rent optical ballot-scanning devices, There Is Such a People (TISP) Floor Leader Toshko Yordanov told reporters in the corridors of Parliament on Wednesday. He said that this is the responsibility of a future caretaker government, which will either carry out the will of »»»

MPs adopted at first reading on Wednesday GERB-UDF's bill, which provides for the closure of the Anti-Corruption Commission and the transfer of its functions to the General Directorate Combating Organized Crime (GDCOC) and the National Audit Office. The other two bills submitted by MRF - New Beginn»»»

The ruling majority is carrying out an attack against the election process by proposing voting with scanners that even they do not know how they work, Yes, Bulgaria co-chair and Co-Floor Leader of Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) Bozhidar Bozhanov told journalists on Wednesday, com»»»

For the first time in Kyrgyzstan, an enhanced form of protective orders has been introduced — using electronic bracelets and mobile monitoring. Minister of Justice Ayaz Bayetov announced. According to the ministry, within a pilot program in Oktyabrsky district of Bishkek, the first 15 individuals r»»»

Police in Athens have arrested three people suspected of illegally dumping rubble and wood remnants from a construction site by the roadside in the Aghios Ioannis Rendis industrial area, authorities said Wednesday. A police statement said the three suspects, aged 17, 21 and 63, were arrested on the»»»

Piraeus Bank and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have signed a €100 million funding agreement to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in Greece’s defence and cybersecurity sectors, according to a Reuters report. The deal marks the first time the EIB has intermediated defen»»»

ACDIMA and EIPICO are jointly anchoring Egypt’s most significant push to localise pharmaceutical raw-material production following the inauguration of the Arab API manufacturing complex in the Suez Canal Economic Zone at Ain Sokhna. The foundation stone for the $165 million facility was laid at a c»»»

Changes have been made to the regional administration’s personnel system. According to the presidential press service, Emilbek Abdykadyrov has been dismissed from his post as head of At-Bashy district of Naryn region and appointed as the new head of Chui district. The official appointment order was»»»

Assets of Kyrgyzstan’s banks, according to data for the first 11 months of 2025, reached 1,181.1 trillion soms. The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to it, banks assets grew by 44.9 percent in the first 11 months of 2025. Meanwhile, the loan portfolio expanded by 43.6 percent, reachi»»»

Manama, Bahrain: King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain has received the credentials of HE Nasser bin Abdullah Al Nassr as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to the Kingdom of Bahrain. The Ambassador conveyed the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Tha»»»

Bulgaria’s transition to the euro is proceeding smoothly, marking a major step in the country’s full integration into the European Union, according to an analysis by the Fiscal Council. The Council notes that the adoption of the single currency benefits from particularly favorable conditions. Bulga»»»

Iranian authorities continue to pursue the sabotage cells responsible for organizing and directing the recent killings and riots in Iranian cities. The relevant authorities announced arrests in various parts of the country as part of ongoing security operations targeting networks suspected of invol»»»

The Libyan Development and Reconstruction Fund (LDRF) reported last Monday (19 January) that a delegation from the French company Veolia-Sidem, headed by Engineer Olivier Merroué, the company’s General Manager, arrived in Sousse on the same day. They were received by the plant’s General Manager and»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Martyr as Israeli Enemy Escalates Ceasefire Violations with Deadly Drone Strikes 21-01-2026 12:28 PM At least Lebanese civilian was martyre»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbia men's national water polo team lost 15-13 to Montenegro on Tuesday evening in the last round of Group E at the European Water Polo Championship in Belgrade. Dusan Mandic and Vasilije Martinovic led the scoring for Serbia with three goals each and Djordje Lazic netted two. Bals»»»

The AgroDialogue-2026 Forum will be held in Bishkek at the Konstantin Skryabin Kyrgyz National Agrarian University on February 18-21. The Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the ministry, the event will recognize the best of the best in the country’s agricultural sector: 20»»»

Ankara: Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his US counterpart Donald Trump discussed, in a phone call, regional and international developments, in addition to bilateral relations. According to a statement by the Turkish Presidency's Directorate of Communications, President Erdogan affirmed»»»

London: Burberry posted a slight rise in sales on Wednesday, as the British luxury fashion label's turnaround plan showed signs of progress, helped by improving demand in its crucial China market. Revenue rose three percent to £665 million ($893 million) in the company's third quarter, covering the»»»

Thousands of US workers and students marched through cities and campuses Tuesday against President Donald Trump’s policies on the first anniversary of his second term, with demonstrations fueled by outrage over the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good by federal immigration agents in Minneapoli»»»

The US President Donald Trump is on his way to the Davos World Economic Forum. He is not expecting a warm reception from many of his European allies who are in attendance, who are opposing his attempts to take over Greenland. The day before, French President Emmanuel Macron answered his tariff thre»»»

One year ago today, Donald Trump was inaugurated president of the United States for a second time. In the months prior, one of his campaign promises had been to "make America affordable again". But from housing to food to childcare, the cost of living remains stubbornly high, with millions of Ameri»»»

There are many Ramadan experiences in the UAE. From community iftars to having iftar at home, there are different ways people can break their fast. Ramadan tents and majlis are a popular option in Dubai for those looking to break their fast outside. Most of the city's hotels host iftar and suhoor m»»»

Recent conflict between Syrian government forces and Kurdish fighters in northeast Syria has again brought to the world's attention the detention facilities where Islamic State group members are held and camps where mostly women and children have been locked up for years. During the battles that th»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Constant buzz of Israeli drone reported over Beirut’s southern suburb, Dahiyeh: Al-Manar correspondent 21-01-2026 12:31 PM Latest News Urge»»»

Average flight delays in Greece were among the worst in Europe last year, mostly due to outdated flight control systems and understaffing in civil aviation. According to the new report for 2025 by the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation, or Eurocontrol, Greece registered the thir»»»

With early parliamentary elections in Bulgaria looming on the horizon, the country's National Assembly is again planning to change the way people vote. Among the proposals currently under consideration in the legislature is the introduction of an entirely new voting technology: optical devices for »»»

Commenting on the outcome of a meeting of the parliamentary Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs, which debated the draft amendments to the Election Code at second reading, Yes, Bulgaria co-chair Bozhidar Bozhanov Wednesday said that "the majority in the legal affairs committee carried out»»»

US President’s special envoy Steve Witkoff says he plans to travel on Thursday to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Reuters reports, citing Witkoff’s interview with CNBC. On Tuesday, Witkoff and US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, met with Kirill Dmitriev, head of the R»»»

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 21 (MENA) – Egypt’s Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat said on Wednesday that climate finance needs in emerging markets are vast, particularly when aligned with global targets for emissions reduction and climate adaptatio»»»

Tunis, Jan. 21 (TAP)- Greenpeace Middle East and North Africa Tuesday called on historic polluters to shoulder their responsibilities amid repeated losses from weather-related disasters by providing affected countries with climate funding to support...»»»

President Lee Jae Myung speaks during a New Year's press conference in Seoul on Wednesday. Photo by Yonhap SEOUL, Jan. 21 (UPI) -- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Wednesday that North Korea is producing enough nuclear fissile material to build between 10 and 20 nuclear weapons each year, »»»

Japan has restarted a reactor at the world's largest nuclear plant nearly 15 years after a disaster at the Fukushima power plant forced the country to shut all its nuclear reactors. Reactor no.6 at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant located northwest of Tokyo was restarted on Wednesday. It was delayed by»»»

Gaborone, Botswana: Botswana is sitting on nearly double its permitted diamond stockpile as weak prices and rising competition from lab-grown stones curb demand, the government said, warning the glut will weigh on economic growth. The cash-strapped southern African country, the world's second large»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ resumes work on Package 4 of the remaining roads and infrastructure works in Semaisma area, as part of its efforts to enhance road services and improve the quality of life for residents across the country. Eng. Waleed Al-Ghoul, the project engineer »»»

Doha, Qatar: As Qatar gears up to host the Prologue and opening race of the FIA World Endurance Championship for the third consecutive year, Lusail International Circuit is set to ignite the 2026 season with high-octane action. This pivotal role highlights Qatar’s expanding footprint in motorsport,»»»

New Delhi, India: A microlite aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed on Wednesday while on a routine sortie in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, officials said. The two pilots on board ejected safely before it crashed into a pond away from human habitation. The aircraft crashed ne»»»

Washington, United States: A NASA astronaut who was stuck in space for nine months because of problems with her spacecraft has retired after 27 years of service, the space agency said Tuesday. Suni Williams stepped down from her post on December 27 -- making her ill-fated mission her last journey t»»»

In the cities defined by momentum, ambition, and full calendars, women’s health often competes with countless daily priorities. Cervical cancer screening is widely recognised as essential preventive care, yet many women continue to postpone it not due to lack of awareness, but because of time. Dr N»»»

Dubai: The suicide of Deepak, a resident of Govindapuram in Kozhikode, Kerala, following sexual harassment allegations circulated on social media, has triggered widespread outrage and renewed debate over online vigilantism, police responsibility, and due process. Police have arrested the woman, Shi»»»

It would have been better not to take up the Election Code in this parliament and to leave it in its previous form, which was a position defended only by us, said Radostin Vasilev, leader of Morality, Unity, Honor (MECh), speaking to journalists in the corridors of Parliament on Wednesday. "This is»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.4051 dinars for one euro on Wednesday, which is a slight change relative to Tuesday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative »»»

DAVOS - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Wednesday he had had a very good discussion with EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos in Davos about current topics in Serbia-EU relations, focusing on reform commitments and energy security. "The focus was on reform commitments, strengthening of »»»