Ebola outbreak reaches new areas in Democratic Republic of Congo
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the government claims that the Ebola outbreak has changed course, with cases trending downwards in hotspots. But that interpretation is being met with pushback from experts and health responders, who say the outbreak remains as bad as ever. Details by FRANCE 24 »»»
Suspected alcohol poisoning in Nigeria's Ondo State kills at least 49 people
In Nigeria's Ondo state, at least 49 people have died and 100 others injured after drinking alcohol suspected to contain methanol. Local authorities say 'Monkey Shoulder', a locally brewed herbal drink with high alcohol content is believed to have been the source of the poisoning, but investigation»»»
Germany cuts energy tax to lower petrol prices as Merz faces state key elections
Germany will cut taxes on gasoline and diesel by about 17 cents a litre from October, the government said Friday. The move comes ahead of state elections in the capital Berlin and the northeastern state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania where Chancellor Friedrich Merz's conservative C»»»
Spain's police launch operation to clear migrants off Ceuta beach
Police on Friday moved hundreds of migrants from the beaches of Ceuta to a temporary camp in the Spanish enclave's port area. The police operation takes place weeks after a record influx of people into Spain's North African tiny territory. During the transfer, the police struggled to contain crowds»»»
Did Trump really obtain 'permanent control' over Greenland?
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has described a deal for the US to develop a significant military presence on Greenland, as 'a good agreement'. US President Donald Trump announced the deal on Friday, after he spent months seeking to acquire Greenland, citing threats from Russia and China, a»»»
Sheikh Hamdan announces second Rashid Village in Zanzibar on 11th anniversary of Sheikh Rashid’s passing
Village to provide education, training opportunities aimed at supporting dignified lives Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has announced the second Rashid Village»»»
Japan trials robot bins to ease cleaners’ workload
Three automated rubbish bins are being tested at Tokyo’s Shinjuku Station to manage waste Dubai: Japan is testing robot rubbish bins at one of the world’s busiest railway stations in a bid to ease the workload of sanitation workers, according to an AFP report. Three automated bins have been trialle»»»
Tuning the Empathy Dial: How One Project Manager Is Translating “Silo-Speak” Into Business Results
In today’s corporate environment, the biggest obstacle to progress is rarely budget or technology — it is communication. Teams sit in the same meetings and use the same English words, yet often end up speaking entirely different professional languages. Project Manager Tomiris Kushakarbayeva, who ho»»»
The World This Week - AI: Silicon Species or Trojan Horse? Riyadh Calling, Russia Votes & the Ed Sheeran debate
This week, Saudi Arabia has turned to its allies for military support as Iran-backed Houthi rebels tighten their grip on Yemen’s Red Sea coast and the Bab el Mandeb shipping choke point, while drone attacks on the Kingdom’s oil infrastructure deepen an emerging energy crisis. In Russia, voters head»»»
Donald Trump bans three media outlets from the White House, accusing them of spreading 'fake news'
Donald Trump announced Friday he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, accusing all three outlets of spreading 'fake news'. The move is almost certain to face legal challenges, and has been denounced by press freedom advocates. The US president's relationship with media outlets »»»
Scientists discover first new wild cat in more than 100 years
Scientists have identified a previously unknown species of wild cat living at a wildlife sanctuary in Bolivia. The tiny, spotted feline had lived at the sanctuary for years before genetic analysis revealed it as the first new living wild cat species identified in more than a century. A previously u»»»
Gold prices rise by 50 Syrian Pounds in Local Market
Damascus, Sept. 19 (SANA) The price of 21 karat gold in Syria increased by 50 Syrian pounds on Saturday compared to Thursday’s rate. According to the latest bulletin issued by the General Authority for Precious Metals Management, the price of one gram of 21 karat gold reached 16,600 Syrian pounds f»»»
Agriculture Minister: Bulgarian Farmers Should Be Able to Join Cooperatives
Bulgarian agricultural producers should have the opportunity to join cooperatives that can receive funding to develop and expand their activities, Agriculture and Food Minister Plamen Abrovski said in the village of Elenovo, near Nova Zagora, where he earlier on Saturday opened the “From the Garden»»»
GERB Should Return to Its Right-Wing, Conservative Roots, Leader Borisov Says
“I want GERB to return to where it was. The party should return to the conservative principles on which it was founded in 2009 — zero deficit, support for entrepreneurs, and rejection of populism,” GERB leader Boyko Borisov said in Burgas, adding that in recent years GERB itself had also participat»»»
Poland joins European allies against Russian hybrid attacks
Europe is strengthening its defenses to reduce dependence on the United States, British security expert Ian Bond told PAP, warning that American interceptor production cannot meet both U.S. and European needs. Poland has joined an anti-ballistic missile coalition, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zele»»»
Ukraine wants to share defense technologies with Poland
Ukraine is ready to share defense technologies developed during the war with Poland, President Volodymyr Zelensky said at a joint press conference with Prime Minister Donald Tusk on September 18. He highlighted opportunities for joint security and energy projects and stressed the importance of addr»»»
Erbud has large contract in Wroclaw
Erbud has signed a contract worth PLN 84.9 mln, excluding VAT, with Archicom Nieruchomości 6 to build the Swobodna Living residential development in Wrocław. Located on Swobodna Street, the project will include apartments, commercial space, an underground garage, landscaping, and supporting infrast»»»
Building plot market enters new phase
Poland’s development land market is becoming increasingly divided as planning reforms heighten investment uncertainty. Land prices rose 24% y/y in Gdańsk and 20% in Kraków, where land now accounts for 25–30% of apartment prices, up from 10–15% several years ago. According to Walter Herz, plots with»»»
Offices no longer just a place to work
Offices are increasingly expected to support collaboration, company culture, employee well-being, and talent retention, says Jakub Jędrys, head of Building & Project Consultancy at Savills. Tenants prioritize adaptable layouts, quality interiors, energy efficiency, and transparent operating costs a»»»
Mr.DIY preparing expansion in Poland
MR.DIY aims to build a network of at least 1,000 stores in Poland, according to Magdalena Nazarewicz, its European business development director. The retailer currently operates 35 Polish stores and plans to open its 50th in December 2026 at BIG Konstantynów. Expansion will span retail parks and sh»»»
BYD to launch Flash Charging stations in Poland by end of 2027
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Inter Cars sees annual sales of €10 bln as achievable
Inter Cars sees annual sales of €10 billion as achievable but has set no deadline, Deputy CEO Krzysztof Soszyński said. First-half revenue rose 12% in euro terms to €2.684 billion, surpassing LKQ’s €2.642 billion. However, Soszyński noted that including LKQ’s stake in Meko would change the ranking.»»»
Universities under pressure because of new cybersecurity law
Polish universities face growing cybersecurity responsibilities under changes to the national cybersecurity law and the EU’s NIS2 directive. Experts led by the University of Silesia and Silesian University of Technology propose a coordinated network linking institutions through shared standards, th»»»
Boom in robotization not happening in Poland
Poland is falling behind the global shift toward industrial robotics. Factories installed nearly 2,400 new robots in 2025, up just 2% from a year earlier, according to International Federation of Robotics data cited by Rzeczpospolita. Worldwide installations rose 15% to 621,000, preliminary figures»»»
Drone incidents near UK military sites rise sharply
Over 300 drone incidents recorded at UK defence sites in a year London: British military sites were targeted by drones more than 300 times over the past year, according to figures published Saturday by UK media. The Independent newspaper said 340 security incidents involving drones were recorded ov»»»
Indonesia accepts Malaysia's help to tackle wildfires
Joint firefighting push aims to curb cross-border haze from Borneo, Sumatra Malaysia will send aircraft and dozens of firefighters to help tackle blazes in Indonesia, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said on Saturday, after receiving approval from Jakarta. Indonesia has been battling wildfi