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Britain announces Ukraine package on grim 4th invasion anniversary - UPI.com

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer greets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at No.10 Downing Street, London on October 24, 2025. Starmer on Tuesday announced a new package of humanitarian support for Ukraine. File Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo Feb. 24 (UPI) -- Britain announced a»»»

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Etihad is hiring up to 3,000 people a year — here’s why

Abu Dhabi: UAE’s national airline Etihad Airways plans to continue large-scale recruitment as it expands its fleet, with the airline expecting to hire between 2,500 and 3,000 people per year over the next five years. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The guidance follows»»»

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BBC 4m

India cuts dividend tax for large French investors

India and France have revised a three-decade-old tax treaty, reducing dividend levies for large French investors while expanding Delhi's powers to tax some transactions. The changes could benefit major companies such as Sanofi, Renault and L'Oreal, which have expanded their investments in India ove»»»

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The Peninsula 6m

Hot Wheels Speed City to bring live entertainment for families in Qatar

Doha, Qatar: The cultural hub of Qatar, Katara Cultural Village, will be transformed into a multi-sensory city with immersive rides and interactive zone as it hosts Hot Wheels Speed City in the last week of March 2026. The event, set to take place at Katara South Parking, promises to be one-of-a-ki»»»

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Romania, 5th holiday option for Romanian tourists

Romania ranks 5th as holiday option for Romanian tourists, after Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey and other European locatons. Good accommodation at a right price is the main criterium for a nice vacation, according to a specialized study, released on Wednesday. According to it, 40% of Romanian tourist »»»

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Telecom : Analysis:Romanian investors' interest in artificial intelligence surges in 2025; chipmaker - stock of 2025

Romanian investors' interest in artificial intelligence surged in 2025, with chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) becoming the most closely watched stock of the year, according to an analysis released by XTB Romania on Friday.Radu Puiu, financial analyst at XTB Romania, said 2025 was marked by an»»»

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Survey: Romanians favour seaside holidays, most often in August

Romanians enjoy spending their holiday at the seaside and at the beach (39%), and more than a quarter of them (27%) plan their main vacation in August, followed by July (20%), according to a survey published by the global fintech company Revolut and conducted by Dynata.The survey shows a clear pref»»»

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Tourism: Senate: Support measures for balneary tourism, a priority strategic economic field – project adopted

The Senate recently adopted the legislative proposal on support measures for the development of balneary tourism, being considered a priority strategic domain of the national economy. There were 98 votes “for”and one against. “The present law is meant to develop Romanian balneary tourism as a prior»»»

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Romania–Poland infrastructure development has potential to create a strategic Baltic–Black Sea corridor

The Polish-Romanian Bilateral Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PRBCC) highlighted, during the “Business Breakfast” event held in Bucharest, the strategic role of modern infrastructure in accelerating cooperation between the two largest economies in Central and Eastern Europe – Romania and Poland. »»»

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Infrastructure: Five airlines to operate charter flights to and from Maramures International Airport in summer season

Five airlines will operate charter flights to and from Maramures International Airport in Tautii Magheraus during the summer to established holiday destinations, airport development director Ionut Caraba said."The season will begin at the start of June and we have five airlines contracted by touris»»»

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Romanian investors generate approx. 30% of the volume of transactions on local real estate market

Romanian investors generated approximately 30% of the volume of transactions carried out on the property market in 2025, accumulating investments of nearly 1.8 billion euros over the past ten years, according to data included in a specialised report published by Colliers. According to Colliers cons»»»

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Romania remained the country with the highest percentage of homeowners in the EU in 2024

Over 94% of Romania’s population lived in 2024 in a residence personal property which being the highest percentage registered among member states in the EU, shows the data published by the Eurostat.While at the European Union level, more than two-thirds (68%) of residents owned the home they lived »»»

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Romania's construction market near record highs, yet vulnerable to high costs and financing pressures

Romania's construction market entered 2026 with strong momentum, operating close to all-time highs and driven mainly by public investments, but also by steady interest from private developers, according to a Colliers analysis.Construction works rose by almost 8% between January and November 2025 co»»»

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Real estate: Analysis: Over 200,000 sq.m. of offices being built in Bucharest, highest level in last four years

“The development of office buildings in Bucharest went up last year, the portfolio of projects in construction exceeded 200,000 sq.m. of rentable area, the highest level since 2021, with at least 8 new buildings to be completed by the end of 2028”, according to Bucharest Office Marketbeat Q4 2025 r»»»

Gulf News 6m

Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte's 'war on drugs' under global scrutiny at ICC: Key facts

Dubai: Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have opened a high-stakes confirmation of the charges for the hearing of former Philippine president Rodrigo Roa Duterte, a move that could pave the way for an international trial over the killings linked to his controversial "war on drugs". T»»»

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Temperatures slightly up

Tunis, Feb 24 (TAP) - The weather on Tuesday is clear to partly cloudy in most regions.The wind is blowing light to moderate west. The sea is choppy in the north and slightly choppy elsewhere.Temperatures are set to rise slightly, with highs...»»»

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Bulgaria Strengthens Ukraine: 13 Aid Packages Over Four Years of War

Bulgaria has sent a total of 13 military assistance packages to Ukraine since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, according to information published on the government’s public information portal. The most recent package was approved by the Council of Ministers on 12 February 2026. Details re»»»

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Sputnik 10m

UK, France Preparing to Arm Ukraine With Nuclear Weapons - Russian Foreign Intelligence

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United Kingdom and France are preparing to transfer nuclear weapons to Kiev, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) said on Tuesday. "London and Paris are preparing to arm Kiev with a nuclear bomb ... the British and French elites are not ready to accept defeat. It is»»»

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Al Awsat 11m

Where Do Ukraine and Russia Stand After Four Years of War? 

Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, unleashing the deadliest war in Europe since World War II. As the conflict reaches its four-year mark, AFP looks at the state of the conflict and some of the consequences for both countries: - Destruction - The war has resulte»»»

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UPI 13m

On This Day, Feb. 24: Scientists announce oldest-known fragment from Earth's crust - UPI.com

On Feb. 24, 2014, scientists announced that a tiny zircon crystal from Australia, 4.4 billion years old, was confirmed to be the oldest discovered fragment of Earth's crust. 1 of 6 | On Feb. 24, 2014, scientists announced that a tiny zircon crystal from Australia, 4.4 billion years old, was confirm»»»

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Kim Yo Jong promoted as North Korea ends Workers’ Party Congress - UPI.com

Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, was promoted to department director at the tuling Workers’ Party’s Ninth Congress, state media reported Tuesday. In this 2019 photo, Kim is seen at a wreath-laying ceremony in Hanoi, Vietnam. File Pool Photo by Jorge Silva/EPA-EFE SEOUL, Feb. »»»

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Gulf News 15m

Etihad’s biggest profit ever — and it’s planning even bigger growth

Abu Dhabi: UAE's national airline Etihad Airways has reported its strongest financial performance in history, posting a record Dh2.6 billion profit for 2025 as margins more than doubled the global airline average. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Airline CEO Antonoaldo »»»

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The Peninsula 18m

Army helicopter crashes in central Iran, killing four: state media

Tehran, Iran: A helicopter belonging to the Iranian army's Air Force crashed on Tuesday into a fruit market in the central province of Isfahan, killing four people, state media reported. The pilot, co-pilot and two fruit vendors on the ground were killed, the official IRNA news agency said, attribu»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 19m

Avalanche Risk Rises in Mountains Amid High Temperatures

Avalanche risk in Bulgarian mountains has increased due to high temperatures, the Mountain Rescue Service of the Bulgarian Red Cross warned on Tuesday. In most areas, skies are partly cloudy, with moderate winds in the higher mountain regions. Skiing conditions are available at all winter resorts, »»»

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Sputnik 22m

Police Car Blown Up in Moscow: What’s Known So Far?

A police officer was killed and two others injured in an explosion near the Savyolovsky railway station in central Moscow in the early hours of Tuesday. The incident occurred around 0:05 am local time (21:05 GMT), when an unknown individual approached a police patrol vehicle at Savyolovsky Square, »»»

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Al Awsat 23m

Oil Rises to Near Seven-month Highs on US-Iran Tensions

Oil prices rose on Tuesday, nearing seven-month highs, with traders assessing risks to supply from any military escalation as another round of US-Iran nuclear talks loomed. Brent crude futures rose 48 cents, or 0.7%, to $71.97 a barrel by 0658 GMT, while US crude futures climbed 45 cents, or 0.7%, »»»

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Gulf News 27m

DAMAC triumphs at HR Tech Summit 2026 with three awards for innovation

DAMAC Group, the UAE-based global conglomerate, has won three awards at the HR Tech Summit & Awards 2026 in Dubai, underscoring its leadership in digital human resources (HR) transformation and technology-enhanced people practices. The group won the Best Digital Rewards and Recognition Platform for»»»

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Revealed: Cost to own an apartment in the world’s second-tallest building

Dubai: Azizi Developments has announced updated pricing for its landmark Burj Azizi project, offering apartments starting at Dh4.97 million. Located along Sheikh Zayed Road, the tower will become the world’s second tallest building at 725 meters across 140 stories, blending residences, hospitality,»»»

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The Peninsula 30m

Amir sends congratulations to President of Estonia

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent Tuesday a cable of congratulations to the President of the Republic of Estonia HE Alar Karis on the anniversary of his country's Independence Day.»»»

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Amir sends congratulations to Amir of Kuwait

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent Tuesday a cable of congratulations to the Amir of the sisterly State of Kuwait HH Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on the occasion of his country's National Day.»»»

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France24 31m

Panama takes control of canal ports, ousting Hong Kong group

Panama on Tuesday took control of operations in its ports in Balboa and Cristobal, ousting Hong Kong group CK Hutchison amid a wider dispute between the US and China over who runs the Panama Canal. CK Hutchison called the takeover "unlawful". Panamanian authorities have taken control of t»»»

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Sputnik 34m

Ex-Zelensky Official Accused of Stealing $7.4M From Ukraine’s Energy Sector

The total amount of embezzlement in the case of Zelensky’s former Deputy Chief of Staff Rostyslav Shurma may more than double to more than $7 million, according to a Sputnik analysis based on court materials. Key details: A January 22 court ruling points out that the so-called “Person 8,” who serve»»»

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Al Awsat 35m

Iranian Military Helicopter Crashes into Fruit Market, Four Dead

An Iranian Army helicopter crashed into a fruit market in the central province of Isfahan on Tuesday, killing the pilot, co-pilot and two ‌merchants, state media ‌reported. The helicopter came ‌down ⁠in the city ⁠of Dorcheh, causing a fire that was put out by emergency services, the ⁠reports added.»»»

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The Peninsula 37m

Philippines completes underwater search of sunken ferry

Manila: The Philippine Coast Guard, PCG, on Tuesday said it has completed a full underwater search of passenger ferry MV Trisha Kerstin 3, which sank off Basilan province on January 26, leaving at least 65 people dead. The PCG said 27 days of high-risk technical deep-water diving operations near Ba»»»

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BBC 40m

Bowen: Why Ukraine remains defiant and does not feel close to defeat

On a dark and cold night in Donetsk in eastern Ukraine, the netting protecting the road from attacks by explosive drones shimmered and rippled in the headlights of our armoured Toyota Land Cruiser, as we drove down strange and surreal tunnels to get in and out of the most intensive area of fighting»»»

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Gulf News 42m

Filipino brothers clinch top titles at UAE spelling bee championship

Dubai: Young Filipino talents have once again made their mark in the global academic scene after brothers Seth Warren Bacongallo and Rei Martus Bacongallo swept the top two spots at the second edition of the Spelling Bee Championship in the UAE. Seth, 12, has emerged as the champion, while his 10-y»»»

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Novinite 46m

Interim FM: Bulgaria Rejects Russia’s Peace Terms, Backs Stronger EU and NATO Support for Ukraine

Acting Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky said Bulgaria cannot agree to peace arrangements in Europe dictated by Moscow, commenting on calls for negotiations with Russia. Speaking to Bulgarian journalists in Brussels during a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, she stressed that Ukraine’s cau»»»

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Actmedia 50m

"Brahmsian Lights" concert at Oradea State Philharmonic; Razvan Stoica plays Stradivarius violin

The Oradea State Philharmonic will present on Thursday the symphonic concert "Brahmsian Lights", conducted by South Korean maestro Jaehyuck Choi and featuring guest violinist Razvan Stoica, who will perform on a Stradivarius violin.In a press release issued on Monday, the Philharmonic announced tha»»»

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Romanian Academy and Academy of Sciences of Moldova launch appeal for Romanian Academy branch in Chisinau

The Romanian Academy and the Academy of Sciences of Moldova on Monday launched an appeal to the Romanian Parliament regarding the possibility of creating a branch of the Romanian Academy in Chisinau, by adopting the draft law amending and supplementing Law no. 752/2001 on the organisation and funct»»»

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 Romania, lowest financing cost in last 2 years for long-term RON loans

Interest rates on state loans in RON, in the long term, have fallen to around 6.30%, the lowest financing cost in the last two years, and given the large volumes of state financing, these differences translate into substantial savings for the budget, claims the Minister of Finance, Alexandru Nazare»»»

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Minister Pislaru: Romania must absorb nearly EUR 11 billion under PNRR

Romania must absorb almost EUR 11 billion under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) over the next six months, with investment projects completed and signed off and reforms delivered on time in line with the calendar agreed with the European Commission, ahead of the 31 August 2026 deadl»»»

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Interviews for top prosecutor posts

The Justice Ministry announced last week that all 19 candidates for leadership positions at the PICCJ, the National Anti-Corruption Directorate (DNA) and the Directorate for Investigating Organised Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT) met the eligibility criteria. Interviews began on 23 February. Marius Vo»»»

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Governing coalition meeting: Agreement on adopting administrative reform

The governing coalition decided on Monday to adopt, at a Government meeting, the reform of central and local public administration, a package aimed at reducing institutional overlaps and streamlining internal processes within public bodies.In a press release issued at the end of the meeting, it was»»»

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Senate rejects simple motion against Foreign minister

The Senate rejected on Monday the simple motion filed by the Opposition against Foreign Minister Oana Toiu, by a vote of 59 to 44 and one abstention.Minister Toiu did not attend the debate, as she was in Brussels for the Foreign Affairs Council meeting.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs was represente»»»

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IntMin Predoiu meets US Secretary of Homeland Security

Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Catalin Predoiu, during his visit to the United States, had a bilateral meeting with US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, during which topics on the common MAI - DHS (Department of Homeland Security) cooperation agenda were addressed.According t»»»

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Adrian Negrescu: The war in Ukraine has brought Romania inflation, budgetary pressures, but also a strategic role in the region

The four years since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine meant for Romania economic earthquake characterised by high inflation, budgetary pressure and major energy costs, but a strategic repositioning as well which transformed the country into a logistical and energy pivot in Eastern Europe, stated »»»

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Romania adopts Tirana Joint Declaration on Corridor VIII

Romania has adopted, together with Albania, Bulgaria, Italy and North Macedonia, the Tirana Ministerial Declaration at a meeting on Corridor VIII, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Monday.The five countries reiterate the political, economic and strategic importance of the project, which »»»

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ForMin Toiu in Brussels: Russian troops in Transnistria must be withdrawn

Romania has a consistent position that Russian troops in Transnistria must be withdrawn, this has been our position for many years and we obviously support the fact that it has also become a European position, Foreign Minister Oana Toiu said ahead of the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) meeting.'We ha»»»