Titanic Passenger's Watch Fetches Record Price at Auction
A gold pocket watch recovered from the body of one of the richest passengers on the Titanic has fetched a “record-breaking” £1.78 million at auction, according to BBC. Isidor Straus and his wife Ida were among the more than 1,500 people who died when the vessel travelling from Southampton to New Yo»»»
Environment Minister honours 40 students from Sustainable Development Goals Centre
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie honored 40 students from the Sustainable Development Goals Centre in appreciation of their innovative engineering and environmental projects that contribute to national sustainability efforts.»»»
Bulgaria: 'People Feel Misled - And the Cost Will Hit Every Household'
Vasil Velev, chairman of the Association of Industrial Capital in Bulgaria, said on Nova TV that many people now feel misled, as they had been assured that neither taxes nor social security contributions would increase. Instead, he argued, households are facing higher costs. According to him, Bulga»»»
UAE court rejects family loan claim in bitter dispute between brothers
A Dubai civil court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a man seeking repayment from his brother of what he claimed was a “benevolent family loan” worth more than Dh2 million. According to Emarat Al Youm, the plaintiff said he had transferred the funds in US dollars years earlier to help his brother t»»»
Bus fire prompts evacuation in Thessaloniki
A fire broke out on a city bus in central Thessaloniki on Sunday evening, forcing the evacuation of passengers. No injuries were reported. Around 15 people were on board when the blaze began in the engine compartment as the bus was traveling along Egnatia Street near the entrance to the Thessalonik»»»
Survey: Eight out of ten young people from Generation Z, worried about the high cost of living
Young people from Generation Z live with a high level of stress and anxiety, with the biggest concerns being generated by the high cost of living (79.3%) and the impossibility of putting money aside for unexpected expenses and a better long-term financial situation (48.2%) according to an online su»»»
Study:Over 60% of Romanian entrepreneurs see business environment as unfavourable
Romanian entrepreneurs are concerned about inflationary pressures and economic uncertainties, which affect confidence in the future of their businesses and lead them to be more cautious in terms of investments, according to the Entrepreneurship Barometer in Central and Eastern Europe study which wa»»»
Bolojan: If we receive CSM opinion, we plan to initiate Government's assumption of responsibility on magistrates' pensions
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan stated on Friday that the draft law on magistrates' pensions was sent for review on Thursday to the Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM) and, if the opinion is received next week, the Government will initiate the procedure of assuming responsibility for the draft law."Ye»»»
PM Bolojan : Romania to stand in solidarity with US and EU countries to implement sanctions that must be applied to Lukoil
Romania will stand in solidarity with the United States and other EU member states to implement the sanctions that must be applied to Lukoil, Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan declared on Friday.A regulatory act regarding these sanctions will be made public on Monday, the prime minister said in a press c»»»
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, working meeting with a World Bank delegation
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan held a working meeting on Friday with a World Bank delegation led by Antonella Bassani, Vice President for Europe and Central Asia, with discussions focusing on the technical and financial support Romania needs to advance economic reforms and improve the performance of p»»»
Fitto (EC): Cohesion turns solidarity into action - no region, no citizen left behind
Cohesion remains one of the priorities of the European Union, as the concrete expression of European solidarity, as the policy that turns European values into actions and gives meaning to the promise that no region and no citizen will be left behind, Executive Vice-President of the European Commiss»»»
President Dan: EU enlargement to Moldova, Ukraine and Western Balkans is not an act of charity, it is an investment in security
President Nicusor Dan on Friday said the enlargement of the European Union to Moldova, Ukraine and the Western Balkans is not 'an act of charity' but an investment in security.The statement was made at the high level conference 'Cohesion 2027+: a driver of long term development, inclusive economic »»»
President Dan, meeting with EU Vice-President Fitto
President Nicusor Dan met on Friday at the Cotroceni Presidential Palace with the European Commission's Executive Vice-President for Cohesion and Reforms, Raffaele Fitto, during which he reaffirmed Romania's firm commitment to implementing the National Recovery and Resilience Plan."I had an importa»»»
Romania, Ukraine, Moldova discuss border crossing traffic fluidisation
The implementation of a system for prior notification of emergencies at the Romanian-Ukrainian border and measures to streamline traffic at border crossings amid rising transport volumes, were on the agenda of talks recently held in Chernivtsi, between the national customs authorities of Romania, U»»»
Responsibilities of Interinstitutional Working Group on Accessing and Implementing the SAFE Financing Instrument established
A decision by Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, published Friday in the Official Gazette, defines the responsibilities of the Interinstitutional Working Group for Accessing and Implementing the SAFE Financing Instrument. The group's meetings, discussions, and related documents are confidential, with dec»»»
President Dan: Any peace plan must have Ukraine's approval
President Nicusor Dan said on Friday that any peace plan must have Ukraine's approval, and the international community that wants a rules-based order is willing to continue to defend this country.The president was asked for his opinion on the peace plan proposed by the United States and the Russian»»»
MApN: New drone attacks in Ukraine, near the border with Romania
New drone attacks were recorded in Ukraine, in the Ismail area, near the border with Romania, during the night from Friday to Saturday, with a R-Alert message being sent to the population in northern Tulcea county, but no drone incursions into our country's airspace were recorded, informs the Minis»»»
Belgian Strike Grounds Flights and Hits Transport, Leaving Bulgarian Travelers Stranded
A three-day strike in Belgium has begun, disrupting transport nationwide and leaving many Bulgarian travelers affected. Brussels Airport confirmed that the Bulgaria Air service from Brussels to Sofia on November 26 has been canceled as part of the wider shutdown. The outbound Sofia–Brussels flight,»»»
Rhino Horn Sales, Shark Protection on Wildlife Talks Agenda
Global wildlife talks open Monday, with debates set to take on questions ranging from protection of sharks, a bid to allow limited rhino horn sales and a push to restrict the trade in eels. More than 180 nations are to join conservation experts in Uzbekistan's Samarkand to discuss dozens of wildlif»»»
Erdogan Says Türkiye Evaluating Deployment of Forces for Gaza Stabilization Force
President Tayyip Erdogan said Türkiye was still evaluating how to potentially deploy its security forces to an international stabilization force being planned in Gaza, adding that a decision would be made after these discussions. NATO member Türkiye played a key role in negotiations for a ceasefire»»»
Larijani: Martyrdom of Hezbollah’s Al-Tabtabai Leaves No Path but Confronting Zionist Entity
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani offered condolences over martyrdom of senior Hezbollah Jihadi Commander Haitham Al-Tabtabai, stressing that “there is no path left except to confront” the Zionist entity. In a post on X, the top Iranian official praised Al-Tabtabai as »»»
Cold Start, Clear Skies: Bulgaria Begins the Week with Sunshine
This morning starts off cold across much of the country, but the day will be mostly clear and sunny. Winds will gradually weaken, turning light from the south-southwest in the afternoon. Early temperatures will range from minus 2 degrees to 3 degrees, reaching 5 to 6 degrees along the eastern areas»»»
Luxury to fast fashion: How green European brands really are – DW – 11/24/2025
SocietyEuropeLuxury to fast fashion: How green European brands really areKira SchachtDW investigated almost 500 sustainability claims to find out which fashion companies keep their commitments to greener practices, and which skirt the issue. https://p.dw.com/p/53VIbFashion companies are making good»»»
Bulgaria Joins Iter Vitis, Aiming to Boost Wine and Cultural Tourism
Bulgaria formally joins the European Cultural Wine Route, Iter Vitis, marking a significant step in boosting the country’s wine tourism sector. Tourism Minister Miroslav Borshosh announced the milestone at a press conference held at the BTA National Press Club, attended by key figures from the wine»»»
Five dead in suicide bombing in Pakistan
Two suicide bombers have attacked the headquarters of a Pakistani paramilitary force on Monday, killing three security officials and wounding at least 12 people. Police told BBC Urdu that the attackers were armed as they charged at the Federal Constabulary's headquarters in Peshawar in north-wester»»»
Pilot, 60, booked for raping cabin crew member at a five star hotel
Dubai: A 60-year-old pilot working for a private aviation firm has been booked for allegedly raping a 26-year-old cabin crew member at a five-star hotel in Bengaluru, police said on Monday. The incident reportedly took place on November 18. According to NDTV, the accused, Rohit Saran, had flown int»»»
My Business: How a mother turned her son’s medical journey into a UAE VR emotional-recovery tool
Dubai: The intersection of neuroscience and digital health has created new opportunities in the UAE, and X-Technology is one of the firms. The Abu Dhabi-based startup uses AI and virtual reality to support emotional recovery after illness. Its founder, neuroscientist and clinical psychologist Nargi»»»
First Eurasian Center of Russian Language and Culture opened in Bishkek - | 24.KG
The first Eurasian Center of Russian Language, Culture, and Inclusion was opened in Bishkek on November 23. The center aims to develop and popularize the Russian language, as well as strengthen good-neighborly relations between Russia and Kyrgyzstan through the development of international programs»»»
Second Month of Growth: Bulgaria Outperforms EU in Construction Output
Bulgaria’s construction sector continued to expand in September, standing out amid stagnation in the wider European Union, according to Eurostat data cited by the Bulgarian National Radio. The country recorded growth for the second consecutive month, signaling resilience in its building industry de»»»
India celebrates as women lift T20 World Cup for the blind
Indians are celebrating after the country's women cricketers won the inaugural Twenty20 World Cup for the blind. India defeated Nepal by seven wickets in the final played in Sri Lankan capital Colombo on Sunday. The victory, which came weeks after India won its first Women's One-Day International W»»»
How Hamas Learned Secrets of Israeli Merkava Tanks?
Israeli Army Radio on Sunday revealed shocking details about how Hamas collected sensitive intelligence on Israeli bases and equipment from soldiers’ social media activity, allowing the Movement to learn the secrets of the modern Merkava 4 tank. In its exclusive report, Army Radio said a specialize»»»
QFFD, QRCS support agriculture, livelihoods in Afghanistan
Doha, Qatar: As part of its humanitarian and development interventions in Afghanistan, and with funding from Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched an agriculture support project to improve the living standards of families affected by natural disasters. Th»»»
Trying for a year, Kerala expat wins Dh150,000 in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi contest
What began as a routine monthly ticket purchase turned into a life-changing moment for 34-year-old engineer Ijas Yunus Pazhampullichira, who was overjoyed to win Dh150,000 in Big Ticket’s Big Win contest. Ijas, who hails from Kerala and has been living in Qatar with his family for seven years, firs»»»
Major Bulgarian Tailor to Close After Multi-Million-Euros Losses
BTB-Bulgaria, one of the country’s major tailoring firms, is set to shut down following significant financial losses. The company reported a deficit of 4.73 million leva (approximately €2.42 million) for the most recent fiscal year, prompting management to announce layoffs affecting nearly 400 empl»»»
Oman National Day celebrated in Doha
Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie, Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs H E Ghanem bin Shaheen bin Ghanem Al Ghanim, Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, Minister of State and President of the Qatar Nat»»»
QFFD represents Qatar at Brussels Palestine Donor Group meeting
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), represented by Abdulla Ahmed Al-Fehani, Deputy Director-General of Risk and Compliance Sector, participated as official representative of Qatar at the most recent Brussels Palestine Donor Group meeting 2025. Alfehani underscored the international unwa»»»
Snapchat Begins Age Checks in Australia Ahead of Social Media Ban
Snapchat has begun asking teenage Australians to verify their ages, a company spokesperson said Monday, just weeks before Canberra enforces sweeping laws banning under-16s from social media. From December 10, Australia will force social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, to »»»
EU, Africa Leaders to Talk Trade and Minerals, as Ukraine Looms Large
European and African leaders gather in Angola Monday for a summit aimed at deepening economic and security ties that will serve as a backdrop to emergency talks on Ukraine. France's Emmanuel Macron, Germany's Friedrich Merz and Kenya's William Ruto are among dozens of European Union and African lea»»»
Ministry of Education participates in WISE 12
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) is participating as a strategic partner in the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE 12), which is being held at the Qatar National Convention Centre on November 24 and 25. The participation comes under the theme “People Firs»»»
Qatar, Pakistan discuss security cooperation
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), H E Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani received Federal Minister of Interior and Narcotics Control of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan H E Mohsin Raza Naqvi yesterday. During the meeting, the relat»»»
Sheikh Hamad Award to hold honouring ceremony for 11th edition on Dec 9
Doha, Qatar: The Sheikh Hamad Award for Translation and International Understanding (SHATIU) has announced the schedule for the honouring ceremony of its 11th edition, which will take place on December 9, 2025, in Doha. The event will celebrate translation as a bridge of understanding between natio»»»
Awqaf Minister attends 30th Sheikh Jassim Holy Quran Competition
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs H E Ghanem bin Shaheen bin Ghanem Al Ghanim has attended the final public stage of the full Quran memorization category of the 30th Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani Holy Quran Competition. The concluding rounds were held at Imam Muhammad ibn Ab»»»
Rescuers pull four miners alive from collapsed mine in Sulyukta - | 24.KG
Four miners trapped in Adakhan mine in Batken region have been rescued. The collapse occurred yesterday in Sulyukta. The press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported. According to it, rescuers from the mining emergency rescue service were working at a depth of approximately 110 me»»»
Only 19 percent of migrant children enrolled in Russian schools in 2025 - | 24.KG
According to the Federal Service for Supervision in Education and Science, only one in five children from migrant families was successfully enrolled in Russian educational institutions. RBC reports that approximately 81 percent of children failed to meet the new requirements introduced in April 202»»»
Qatar hosts forum advancing GCC statistical integration and innovation
Doha, Qatar: Qatar hosted the ‘Third GCC Statistical Forum’ yesterday under the theme ‘Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence: Advancing a Sustainable Statistical Future in the Gulf,’ aiming to strengthen collaboration among GCC countries in the field of statistics for joint action, exc»»»
Gold Dips as Dollar Firms, Investors Weigh US Rate Cut Bets
Gold prices dipped for a third straight session on Monday as the dollar firmed near six-month highs and weighed on the yellow metal, while market participants await more clarity on the US interest rate trajectory. Spot gold was down 0.4% at $4,051.31 per ounce, as of 0353 GMT. US gold futures for D»»»
Oil Falls as Ukraine Peace Talks Edge toward a Solution
Oil prices slipped Monday, extending losses from last week, as Russia-Ukraine peace talks edged closer to a solution and the US dollar strengthened. Brent crude futures fell 14 cents, or 0.22%, to $62.42 per barrel at 0148 GMT. West Texas Intermediate was down 15 cents, or 0.26%, at $57.91 a barrel»»»
Suicide Bombers Kill 3 at Pakistan Paramilitary HQ
Three suicide bombers targeted the headquarters of a Pakistani paramilitary force on Monday, killing three personnel and wounding at least five, authorities said. The attackers opened fire as they forced themselves into the headquarters of the frontier constabulary in Peshawar city before blowing t»»»
State mortgage: 1,080 apartments to be commissioned in Muras complex - | 24.KG
On November 23, Chief of the Presidential Affairs Department Kanybek Tumanbaev visited Muras residential complex, currently under construction by the State Mortgage Company, and inspected the progress of the work. First, he noted the construction already completed: 986 apartments in the first phase»»»
The future of gold arrives in Qatar: Alfardan Exchange and The Royal Mint unveil the world’s most secure bullion bar embodying over 1,100 years of expertise and craftsmanship
Alfardan Exchange, in proud partnership with The Royal Mint, hosted an exclusive unveiling of the iconic Britannia Gold Bullion Minted Bar Range at the British Embassy in Doha - the first showcase of its kind in Qatar. The event offered distinguished guests an early opportunity to experience the co»»»