Programme Director,Minister for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Ms Sindisiwe Chikunga,Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr Gayton McKenzie,Acting Premier of Gauteng, Ms Faith Mazibuko,Executive Mayor of Johannesburg, Councillor Dada Morero,Ministers and Deputy Ministers,Members of Parliament and Provincial Legislatures,Executive Chairperson and Board of the National Youth Development Agency,Co-Founder and CEO of One Young World, Ms Kate Robertson,Managing Director of One Young World, Ms Ella Robertson McKay,Representatives of youth formations,Veterans of our liberation struggle,…

On 17 June 2026, the European Commission released the fourth report on the State of the Digital Decade. The report analyses the collective progress made by the EU towards achieving Europe's digital transition by 2030. The report includes the Digital Decade Country Reports that have a closer look at each Member State's individual achievements over the last year. These reports contain country specific recommendations and evaluations that should guide each Member State in its digital transformation towards the end of the decade. For the 2026 report, Luxembourg is recognised by the Commission fo…

Η νέα εφαρμογή PosoKanei, που επιτρέπει στους πολίτες να αναζητούν και να συγκρίνουν τις τιμές περίπου 10.000 αγαθών ευρείας κατανάλωσης τα οποία πωλούνται σε σούπερ μάρκετ, παρουσιάστηκε σε σύσκεψη στο Μέγαρο Μαξίμου υπό τον Πρωθυπουργό Κυριάκο Μητσοτάκη. Το PosoKanei αποτελεί το νέο εργαλείο διαφάνειας και τόνωσης του υγιούς ανταγωνισμού στην αγορά και είναι ουσιαστική εξέλιξη και βελτίωση του e-katanalotis, φιλοξενώντας σαφώς μεγαλύτερο αριθμό κωδικών. Η πλατφόρμα ενημερώνεται καθημερινά ώστε να προσφέρει αξιόπιστη πληροφόρηση σε πραγματικό χρόνο, ενώ παράλληλα διαθέτει ιστορικό τιμών σε β…

Το Κέντρο Υγείας Βάρης, το οποίο ανακαινίστηκε πλήρως με πόρους από το Ταμείο Ανάκαμψης, ενώ ταυτόχρονα αυξήθηκε σημαντικά το προσωπικό του, επισκέφθηκε το απόγευμα ο Πρωθυπουργός Κυριάκος Μητσοτάκης. Συνοδευόμενος από τον Υφυπουργό Υγείας Μάριο Θεμιστοκλέους και τον Δήμαρχο Βάρης-Βούλας-Βουλιαγμένης Γρηγόρη Κωνσταντέλο, ο Πρωθυπουργός ξεναγήθηκε στις ανακαινισμένες εγκαταστάσεις απο τη Διευθύντριά του Κέντρου, Μαρία Κραββαρίτου, και είχε τη δυνατότητα να συνομιλήσει με το προσωπικό αλλά και πολίτες. Η μονάδα της Βάρης συγκαταλέγεται στα 156 Κέντρα Υγείας που αναβαθμίζονται ανά την Ελλάδα, π…

Spajić calls for unity: Being Prime Minister means leaving behind achievements future generations will celebrate During his visit to Luxembourg, where Montenegro closed two additional negotiating chapters with the European Union at the Intergovernmental Conference, Prime MinisterMilojko Spajićattended a reception marking the 20th anniversary of the restoration of Montenegro’s independence. Addressing members of the Montenegrin diaspora, officials of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, and representatives of the diplomatic corps, Prime Minister Spajić said that two decades ago the citizens of Mont…

The fifth registration campaign in the national file for admission and appointment of executives to jobs in the public expenditure chain has now come to an end with the publication of the final results. This step occurs at the end of the exploitation of the morality investigation reports established by the competent services of the Ministry of the Interior and Public Security, in accordance with the requirements of transparency, integrity and good governance which govern the process. The lists of people registered in the national file for this fifth campaign are thus made public. They concern…

Damascus, June 17 (SANA)The Syrian Journalists Union on Wednesday condemned the raid byIsraeli occupation forceson the home of Syrian journalist Sanad Ayed al-Hamad in the town of Saida al-Golan, Quneitra province, southern Syria, describing it as aviolation of international law. The union said in a statement that al-Hamad, a member of the organization, was questioned during the operation, stressing that the incident violated international humanitarian law and provisions safeguarding journalists working in conflict-affected areas, includingUN Security Council Resolution2222 (2015). The union…

Ankara, June 17 (SANA)Türkiye’s National Intelligence Organization (MIT) has captured a suspected senior operative of ISIS-Khorasan, theAfghanistan-based branch of the Terrorist group, and brought him toTürkiye, security sources told Anadolu Agency on Wednesday. The suspect, identified as Ahmet Kazanci and known by the aliases Abu Ubeyde and Abu Ibrahim, was detained in an intelligence operation targeting the group’s media network, according to the sources. Security officials said Kazanci assumed responsibility for ISIS-K’s media activities linked to Türkiye after the arrest of his predecess…

Cairo, June 17 (SANA)A delegation from the Syrian Engineers Syndicate, headed by President Malek Haj Ali, participated in CONSTRA TECH 2026 inCairo, where it presented Syria’s national framework for Building Information Modeling (BIM) and highlighted digital solutions to support reconstruction efforts. The conference, hosted in the Egyptian capital with the participation of more than 1,500 specialists from over 17 countries, focused on the latest developments in construction, digital transformation, smart cities, sustainability, artificial intelligence, digital twins and geographic informatio…

Damascus, June 18 (SANA)Amnesty International has warned that Israel’s continued restrictions on the return of residents to parts ofsouthern Lebanoncould amount to a war crime, citing the forced displacement of civilians and ongoing barriers preventing them from returning to their homes. In a statement published Wednesday, the rights organization said Israeli evacuation orders had displaced hundreds of thousands of people and that authorities had failed to provide adequate guarantees for the safety of civilians affected by the measures. Amnesty Internationalsaid areas from which residents ar…

Geneva, June 17 (SANA)Qatar condemned continued Israeli attacks on Syria, Palestine and Lebanon, describing them as a flagrant violation of international law and a direct threat to regional security and stability. Hind Abdulrahman Al Muftah, Qatar’s permanent representative to theUnited NationsOffice in Geneva, made the remarks during an interactive dialogue on the annual report of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights at the 62nd session of the Human Rights Council, according to Qatar News Agency (QNA). Al Muftah reiterated Qatar’s rejection of illegal Israeli settlement expansion, poli…

Damascus, June 17 (SANA)SyrianCivil Defense teamsresponded to 221 incidents across the country over the past 24 hours, includingfires and traffic accidentsthat left 18 people injured, the agency said Wednesday on its Telegram channel. According to the agency,emergency crewsresponded to 19 traffic accidents on Tuesday that injured 16 civilians. The injured received first aid before being transported to hospitals for further treatment, while teams secured the affected areas and removed accident debris. The Civil Defense urged motorists to reduce speed, ensure vehicles are in good mechanical co…

Evian-les-Bains, June 17 (SANA)Leaders of theGroup of Seven(G7) on Wednesday called for an immediate ceasefire inLebanonand welcomed a temporary agreement between theUnited StatesandIran, while emphasizing the need to maintain regional stability and safeguard global energy supplies, Reuters reported. Meeting at the summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, the leaders said diplomatic efforts should continue to address regional security concerns and prevent further escalation in the Middle East. In a joint statement, the G7 reaffirmed support for negotiations aimed at addressing concerns related to …

Occupied Jerusalem, June 17 (SANA)Four Palestinians were injured and five others detained on Wednesday during raids byIsraeli occupation forcesacross theWest Bank, whilesettlerscarried out attacks on homes and religious sites in several areas, according to thePalestiniannews agency WAFA. WAFA reported that Israeli settlers attacked homes in the Bir Qouza and al-Hariq areas, damaging vehicles and property. Israeli forces later confronted residents who attempted to prevent the attacks, resulting in injuries to four Palestinians. In Qalqilya, Israeli forces raided several neighborhoods and deta…

Damascus, June 17 (SANA)Two injured Syrian students were able to sit for their Basic Education Certificate exams this week afterSyrian Arab Red Crescentambulance teams transported them to examination centers inLatakiaandDamascus, the organization said Wednesday on its Telegram channel. In Latakia province, ambulance crews accompanied a student suffering from fractures from Jableh National Hospital to an examination center in the village of al-Qutaylibiyah before returning him to the hospital to continue treatment. In a separate operation, Red Crescent teams assisted a female student who sust…

Damascus, June 17 (SANA)Artisans, entrepreneurs and cultural organizations participating in theSyrian Village Festivalsay the event is helping preservetraditional craftsand expand opportunities for small businesses by connecting them with a wider audience. The festival, which opened this week atUmayyad Gardens in Damascus, features dozens of exhibitors showcasing handmade products, heritage crafts and locally manufactured goods as part of efforts to promote cultural heritage and support community-based enterprises. Among the participants is theAuthentic TraditionsAssociation, whose pavilion …

Saint Peter's SquareWednesday, 17 June 2026 Dear brothers and sisters, good morning and welcome! Today, I would like to share some reflections on theApostolic JourneyI made last week to Spain, visiting Madrid, Barcelona, the Abbey of Montserrat and the Canary Islands. After thelong Journey in four African countries, this time I found myself immersed in a European country with an ancient and very rich Catholic tradition. And it appeared evident that today in Spain, which has experienced significant social and cultural changes, the Pope was welcomed everywhere with enthusiasm and readiness to…

Together with the Mayor of the Municipality of Žetale, Matjaž Kopše, he toured the most affected areas and received an update on the ongoing emergency response and recovery efforts. The discussions focused primarily on damaged road sections, bridges, and landslides that are affecting the safety and accessibility of the area. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy will continue to work closely with the municipality and the relevant services to monitor the recovery process and provide support in addressing the consequences of the storm. Minister Vrtovec also expressed his gratitude to all t…

BEIJING, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, has urged further efforts to boost coordinated regional development and secure solid progress in advancing common prosperity for all. Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks in recent instructions on steadily advancing cooperation between China's eastern and western regions. He also stressed the need to summarize and apply the valuable experience gained from Fujian-Ningxia cooperation.■

Il Presidente del Consiglio, Giorgia Meloni, ha avuto un colloquio con il Primo Ministro del Canada, Mark Carney, a margine del Vertice della Comunità Politica Europea di Yerevan. L’incontro ha permesso di verificare lo stato di attuazione del piano d’azione per la cooperazione rafforzata Italia-Canada, con particolare attenzione ai settori dell’innovazione tecnologica, della sicurezza e della difesa. Nel corso del colloquio, è stata ribadita la piena sintonia sulle priorità in ambito G7, a partire dalla resilienza delle catene di approvvigionamento dei minerali critici e dal contrasto al traf…