Elissar Mediterranean Grill launches Flavours of the Mediterranean — A new culinary journey every Thursday
Elissar Mediterranean Grill invites guests to embark on a culinary journey with the launch of its newest weekly dining experience, Flavours of the Mediterranean, every Thursday evening. This vibrant new theme night brings together the bold and diverse tastes of the Mediterranean, offering guests an»»»
Syria Pledges Full Cooperation With OPCW
Syria pledges full cooperation with the chemical-weapons watchdog, the country’s permanent representative to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), Mohammad Katoub said on Wednesday. Speaking before delegates at the 30th Conference of States Parties in The Hague, Katoub sa»»»
You may feel fully grown at 32 but science says your brain is still quietly changing
Dubai: Ever felt like you've entered a completely different chapter of your life, almost as if you've become a new version of yourself? Turns out, your brain might actually be going through exactly that and science can now pinpoint when it happens. Scientists have discovered that our brains don't d»»»
Property Market in Bulgaria: Surge in Demand for New Construction Homes Pushes Prices Up 10%
Georgi Shopov, chairman of the National Association of Construction Entrepreneurs, forecasts a 10% increase in the prices of new construction properties in Bulgaria as the country enters the eurozone. Speaking to Nova News, he highlighted that foreign investors are increasingly interested in purcha»»»
The Euro Effect: Hospitality Sector in Bulgaria Warns of Cash Payments and Possible Closures on New Year’s Eve
This New Year’s Eve is expected to unfold differently for Bulgaria’s hotel and restaurant sector, as a temporary suspension of POS terminals and ATMs will disrupt card payments for several hours. The pause is connected to the technical transition of banking systems to the euro, meaning customers wi»»»
Damascus and the World Bank discuss cooperation on social protection programs
Syrian Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Hind Kabawat met with Ugo Gentilini, the World Bank’s Global Lead for Social Assistance, to discuss strengthening Syria’s social protection programs. The meeting, held in the presence of Finance Minister Mohamed Yisr Barnieh, reviewed existing social prot»»»
National Day of United Arab Emirates celebrated in Doha
Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie, Minister of State for International Cooperation H E Dr Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad and Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates to the State of Qatar Rashid Abdulrahman Al Ali»»»
HMC’s Long-Term Care Services earn JCI reaccreditation
Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Long-Term Care and Residential Services at Rumailah Hospital have successfully achieved reaccreditation from the Joint Commission International (JCI) for the fourth time, following a detailed survey conducted in October 2025. This important milestone c»»»
Trump withdraws South Africa's invitation to next year's G20 summit - UPI.com
President Donald Trump meets with South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. On Wednesday, Trump disinvited South Africa from attending the G20 Summit planned for Miami, Fla. Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/UPI | License Ph»»»
Cultural Consumption Barometre 2024
The National Institute for Cultural Research and Training (INCFC) launched the 'Cultural Consumption Barometre 2024.Dynamics of cultural consumption types and the role of cultural education'. The study which analyzes the role of culture and cultural education in contemporary society and provides cu»»»
Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca,Brasov and Timisoara are the cities with the most available jobs
Employers in Romania have posted over 22,000 jobs openings in the last month, some of them in preparation for the holiday season, when the volume of activities increases and they need to expand their teams, data from eJobs, an online recruitment platform, shows. Bucharest is the city with the most »»»
Business in market services provided to enterprises increased by 1.3% in nine months
The turnover from market services provided mainly to enterprises increased, as a gross series, by 1.3% in the first nine months of this year, compared to the same period in 2024, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics (INS), published on Wednesday.According to statistics, durin»»»
Wholesale trade turnover up 1.6% in the first nine months of the year
Turnover in wholesale trade (excluding trade in motor vehicles and motorcycles) increased by 1.6% as unadjusted series and by 0.7% as working-day and seasonally adjusted series in the first nine months of this year, compared with the same period of last year, according to data published on Wednesda»»»
Romanians wish for a more digitalised state eliminating bureaucracy, speeding up public administration modernisation
Romanians associate the digitalisation of the state with practical and easy-to-use solutions such as electronic signatures for citizens and companies (43%), modern presentation sites for ministries (36.2%) and, to a lesser extent, the presence of institutions on social networks (17.2%), according t»»»
Parliament rejects draft law on magistrates' pensions, declared unconstitutional by Constitutional Court
The Parliament's plenary session rejected on Wednesday the draft law on magistrates' pensions for which the Government assumed responsibility and which was declared unconstitutional by the Constitutional Court (CCR).There were 246 votes 'for', 78 'against' and 31 abstentions.During the debates, AUR»»»
CES Study on migration of third-country nationals to Romania
The Economic and Social Council (CES) recently launched, at the Government headquarters, the study "Migration of third-country nationals in Romania: integration into the labor market and the risks of labor exploitation", which sheds light on both the identified problems and possible solutions, acco»»»
ForMin Toiu on drone over Romania's airspace: A firm response - introducing prison sentences for evading sanctions
Foreign Affairs Minister Oana Toiu said on Wednesday when asked about the drone which flew over the Romanian airspace, that a a stronger response from Romania is represented by the adoption in Parliament of the draft law stipulating prison sentences of 1 to 5 years for attempting and evading sancti»»»
Romania Buys 231 Mistral Anti-Aircraft Systems from France
Romania is buying 231 Mistral short-range anti-aircraft systems from France, as well as over 900 missiles, in exchange for 625 million euros. The General Directorates for Armaments of the two Ministries of Defense have signed the contract for the purchase of short-range/very short-range portable an»»»
Parliament approves National Defence Strategy of Romania
Parliament adopted on Wednesday in a joint sitting the Decision approving the National Defence Strategy for 2025-2030.There were 314 votes in favour, 43 against and 3 abstentions.Within the presentation of the National Defence Strategy in Parliament, President Nicusor Dan referred to the threats ou»»»
More than 20 Dead and 14 Missing as Heavy Rains Trigger Landslides and Floods in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka stopped passenger trains and closed roads in some parts of the country where landslides and floods triggered by heavy rains have caused more than 20 deaths, officials said Thursday. The government’s disaster management center said 18 of the reported deaths occurred in the tea-growing, mou»»»
Hadjar revved up for ‘home’ Qatar Grand Prix
Doha, Qatar: Formula 1 rookie Isack Hadjar says racing in Qatar feels “a bit like a home Grand Prix” for him, as the French-born driver continues to enjoy a breakthrough debut season that already includes a podium finish. Speaking ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix of Qatar, the penultimate round »»»
UAE National Day 2025: Perfect weather sets stage for celebrations
Dubai: The UAE is expected to experience sunny skies, warm daytime temperatures of 28–29°C, and comfortably mild evenings near 20°C on December 1-2, a classic early-winter pattern that gives residents two perfect days to step outside and celebrate the nation’s 54th Union Day. The country is heading»»»
'Very Worried': Hong Kong Fire Survivors Hunt for the Missing
The morning after saving her elderly neighbor from Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades, retiree Kwok was trawling through social media groups looking for signs other missing residents were safe on Thursday. The day before, as roaring flames edged closer, the 69-year-old had run through her apartm»»»
Trump Urged Japan to Avoid Escalation in China Dispute
US President Donald Trump asked Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takiachi to avoid further escalation of a dispute with China during talks this week, sources with knowledge of the matter said, as he aims to keep a fragile trade war truce with Beijing. Takaichi touched off the biggest diplomatic disput»»»
Viral moment: Putin attempts Kyrgyz ‘komuz’ during Bishkek visit
Dubai: Russian President Vladimir Putin struck a lighter note during his state visit to Kyrgyzstan, attempting to play the komuz, a cherished Kyrgyz folk instrument with deep cultural significance. The moment unfolded during a special cultural presentation in Bishkek, where Kyrgyz President Sadyr J»»»
High-tech and huge robots: Inside Amazon's huge £550m warehouse
Huge yellow robots glide across a warehouse floor, guided by QR codes. Moving with an unerring purpose, the cuboid-shaped machines – each stacked with shelves full of products – deliver everything from masquerade masks to Xbox consoles to staff members waiting nearby. The packages are picked, scann»»»
Kyrgyzstan advances national priorities following Doha World Social Summit - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and the United Nations on November 26 convened high-level follow-up consultations to the Second World Summit for Social Development held earlier this month in Doha. The press service of UN in the Kyrgyz Republic reported. The meeting brought together »»»
Sharjah renews call to protect women on global anti-violence day
Sharjah: Marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the Director of Sharjah’s Women’s Protection Centre, Mariam Ismail, stressed that protecting women is a national responsibility that must be shared by all members of society. “Protecting women is a national duty, »»»
Parliament to Vote on Risk Management and Integrity Reforms in Public Enterprises
MPs will vote at second reading on amendments to the Public Enterprises Act introducing a risk management system for public enterprises, which also includes the position of an integrity officer. The amendments, submitted by Anna Aleksandrova MP of GERB–UDF and a group of MPs, and approved at first »»»
Military Announces ‘Total Control’ in Guinea-Bissau
Military officials in Guinea-Bissau said they seized “total control” of the West African nation on Wednesday, arresting the president, closing borders and suspending the electoral process held last Sunday. “Representing the senior leaderships of the different branches of Armed Forces, the High Mili»»»
Portugal, Austria battle for U-17 World Cup glory
Doha, Qatar: European champions Portugal and a relentless Austrian side are set for a historic showdown this evening in the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 final, with both teams chasing landmark triumph on Qatari soil. Before the title decider kicks off at 7pm at Doha’s iconic Khalifa International»»»
Katara ignites spirit of 2025 Arab Cup with over 45 cultural events
Doha, Qatar: The Cultural Village Foundation – Katara has announced the launch of an extensive programme of cultural, artistic, and heritage events accompanying the 2025 Arab Cup, scheduled to take place from December 1 to 18, 2025. The programme features more than 45 diverse activities across Kata»»»
A meteor exploded spectacularly above Győr: valuable fragments weighing up to 0.5 kg could lie nearby
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Film lessons on bullying and environment created for teenagers in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
Alternativa, in partnership with IDEA Central Asia and Teach for Kyrgyzstan, are launching Film Talks, a new educational initiative for schoolchildren in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. The project’s creators announced. Teenagers will be offered film lessons designed to develop critical thinking, empath»»»
Abu Dhabi court orders man to repay Dh1 million after woman wins case with decisive oath
The Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court has ordered a man to repay Dh1 million to a woman after she proved her claim through a decisive oath, following a civil dispute over a signed trust receipt. According to court documents, the woman filed a lawsuit requesting the court to compel the defendant to retur»»»
Unanimously, Arab Information Ministers name Damascus Arab Media Capital for 2028
The Council of Arab Information Ministers voted unanimously on Wednesday at the Arab League headquarters in Cairo to designate Damascus as the Arab Media Capital for 2028. The decision was made during the council’s 55th session, chaired by the Syrian Arab Republic after formally assuming the presid»»»
Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum opens to public on Nov 28
Doha, Qatar: This week, Qatar Foundation will officially unveil Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum to the public – a new addition to the arts and cultural landscape of Qatar, celebrating the life and work of the iconic modern artist Maqbool Fida Husain. The museum, which opens to the public on Nove»»»
National Guard Shooting Suspect Worked with US Military in Afghanistan
An Afghan man suspected of shooting two National Guard soldiers near the White House worked with the United States military in Afghanistan, US media reported on Wednesday. The suspect worked with various United States government entities, including the CIA, in Afghanistan before being evacuated to »»»
Romania's largest solar park opens in Giurgiu County
Romania's largest solar park, built on a plot of degraded land, of an installed capacity of 52 MWp and an estimated annual production of approximately 73 GWh has been commissioned in Giurgiu County, according to the project developer.The project was completed in Q4 2025 and was developed entirely b»»»
Gov't improves implementation of support mechanism for low-carbon technologies
The Government approved on Thursday a draft decision that provides for the clarification, correction and improvement of the implementation framework of the support mechanism through contracts for difference (CfD) for low-carbon technologies.According to a Government's press release, the normative a»»»
Retele Electrice Romania implementing RON135M distribution digitalisation programme
Retele Electrice Romania is implementing a new automated advanced distribution management system (ADMS) and an efficient workforce management system (WFM), thus continuing the digitalisation of the electricity distribution network, the company announced in a press statement on Friday.The project is»»»
Six in ten Romanians would like to invest in energy efficiency of their home next year
Over 87% of Romanians have applied, in recent months, measures to reduce energy consumption in their homes or businesses, and over 60% are interested in investing in various energy efficiency projects in the next year, for increased comfort and to reduce their energy bills, reveals research carried»»»
Wind park worth more than 150M euros to be built in Galati County
A wind park worth 150 million euros, which will produce energy to supply over 50,000 households, annually, will be built in the Galati County, as part of an investment carried out by two foreign companies from Sweden and Greece, the president of the Galati County Council (CJ), Costel Fotea, informs»»»
First training center on renewable energy opens in Buzau County
The first training center on renewable energy in Buzau, which offers 100 free training places in the field, opened on Wednesday, a release informs."RenewAcad, the largest network of renewable energy training centers in South-Eastern Europe, together with Rezolv Energy opened today a new training ce»»»
Hungary interested in importing Neptune Deep gas reserves from Black Sea
Hungary is interested in diversification and importing gas from the Neptun Deep reserve in the Black Sea, said Peter Szijjarto, the Foreigbn Affairs and Trade minister of Hungary at a press conference on energy topics. “Now, what the structure of domestic consumption and export of the gas exploited»»»
Minister Ivan: Energy reliance on imports and weather can only be corrected through massive investments in storage
Reliance on imports and weather conditions in energy can only be corrected through a massive process of investment in storage, and nearly ?500 million from European funding has been reserved for this purpose, with part of the allocation directed to local administrations that already operate solar e»»»
Qatar and Pakistan strengthen cooperation in education and vocational training
Minister of Education and Higher Education H E Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater met with Minister of State for Federal Education and Professional Training of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan H E Wajiha Qamar. The meeting discussed prospects for cooperation in the fields of education and vo»»»
Dubai tourists duped in fake-phone scam, two men jailed, ordered to repay $1,500
Dubai: The Dubai Court of Misdemeanours has sentenced two Asian men to one month in jail and ordered them to jointly repay the equivalent of $1,500 in UAE dirhams, before deporting them from the country, after finding them guilty of scamming a European visitor by selling him counterfeit mobile phon»»»
Complete guide: Flying for UAE National Day holidays? Doctors list key health tips
With thousands of UAE residents expected to fly out for the National Day holidays, doctors are urging travellers to take simple but essential health precautions to avoid falling sick during the peak winter travel season.Airport clinics typically see a surge in cases during long weekends, with docto»»»
MoPH organises key activities during Qatar Infection Prevention and Control Week 2025
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), in close collaboration with healthcare institutions across Qatar, recently organised a wide range of important activities and events as part of Qatar Infection Prevention and Control Week (QIPCW) 2025. This year’s campaign embraced the theme “Stand»»»