Presidential Palace, Lefkosia, Cyprus President of the Republic of Cyprus – Special Representative of the EU for Cyprus
The meeting was attended by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, and the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov. The heads of state exchanged views on key issues related to sustainable development, economic growth, regional security, and the well-being of the peoples of Central Asia and Azerbaijan. The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan expressed appreciation to President Sadyr Jap…
The commitments were announced during ceremonies marking the dedication of the completed 81-kilometer Gbarnga–Salayea Road Corridor and the groundbreaking for the 50-kilometer Salayea–Konia Road and the 6-kilometer Zorzor–Yeala Road. During the occasion, the Government of Liberia signed financing agreements totaling US$73.8 million with the OPEC Fund for International Development (OPEC Fund), the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA), and the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development to finance the construction of the Salayea–Konia and Zorzor–Yeala road corridors. The financin…
As part of his three-day official visit to Ghana, the President of Gabon, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, laid a wreath at the tomb of former Ghanaian President Jerry John Rawlings on Thursday. The Gabonese leader, himself a former military officer, visited the final resting place of the late Head of State to pay homage to a leader he described as a central figure and guiding light in his own political journey. Addressing journalists after the ceremony, President Nguema stated that the legacy of President Rawlings served as a major inspiration for his actions in ending Gabon’s 55-yea…
The leaders toured the modern hotel complex and reviewed the recreation facilities and its potential for hosting international events. The hotel occupies a 17.2-hectare site and features a seven-story building with approximately 30,000 square meters of space and more than 120 rooms, as well as a swimming pool, a water park, and sports and recreational facilities.
According to the authorities, the hospital has consultation, emergency, resuscitation, surgery, gynecology-obstetrics, internal medicine, pediatrics, as well as a laboratory services. Its technical platform includes an ultrasound machine, an x-ray and a scanner. The establishment also has six hospitalization rooms totaling 60 beds. The Commander of the National Service, Lieutenant General Jean-Pierre Kasongo Kabwik, indicated that the hospital is named after the First Lady, Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi, in recognition of her contribution to financing all medical equipment. During his stay in Ka…
The actions form part of the Government’s continued efforts to uphold accountability, strengthen the rule of law, and ensure that public officials entrusted with serving the Liberian people conduct themselves with integrity and in full compliance with the law Following a review of the findings submitted by the relevant authorities, President Boakai has, with immediate effect, dismissedMr. Mark Egon Kuiah, Deputy Director for Operations at the Roberts International Airport (RIA),Mr. Johnny Bolar Dean, Commissioner of Police for Criminal Investigation,Intelligence,and INTERPOL, andMr. Patr…
Just days after the President officially energized the Buchanan Electricity Distribution Network, on Thursday, July 23, 2026, residents are celebrating what many describe as a life-changing milestone—the return of reliable electricity to parts of the City for the first time in more than three decades. Homes, businesses, streets, schools, religious and public institutions that had long relied on generators and other costly alternatives are now benefiting from a stable power supply, bringing renewed hope and expanding opportunities for economic activities. For many residents, the lighting of B…
Daily report on the heat alarm Ministry of Economy and Energy The gross peak-time system load on July 30, 2026 was 6,249 MW (against the planned 6,400 MW), the expected gross peak-time system load on July 31, 2026 could be 6,600 MW. The highest ever system load was 8,182 MW in the winter period and 7,488 MW in the summer period. There have been interruptions in the operation of block G3 of the Dunamenti Erőmű in Száhahalombatta since 3:05 p.m. on July 29, 2026. Based on the information provided by the Power Plant, the troubleshooting will last until 10:00 a.m. on August 3, 2026. The current…
Danube at Budapest 17 cm (previously: 19 cm) At Duna Paks -124 cm (previous: -123 cm) At Tisza Záhony -323 (previously: -322 cm)
Details of the revised recovery plan have been released The Magyar Közlöny published the details of the modified recovery plan in order to obtain European Union funds. The changes were necessary so that, despite the tight deadline, the government can bring home as much money as possible, HUF 3,553 billion, this year from the frozen budget. The so-called Recovery and Resilience Building Facility (RRF) of the European Union is a financial fund that aims at economic recovery after the coronavirus epidemic, as well as at the same time green and digital transition. A plan for the use of the funds…
Quick report on the heat alert on July 31, 2026 at 12:00 Meteorological data: Highest temperature nationwide 36°C Highest temperature in Budapest 33°C Precipitation: currently none and not expected. Social care system: No extraordinary event. Healthcare: In the morning, 1 patient was treated for hyperthermia, overheating. The air conditioning equipment for the operating rooms on the 3rd and 4th floors of the Keszthely Hospital has broken down. The 4 patients requiring intensive therapy were moved to rooms with split air conditioning. Until the error is corrected, no more patients requiring…
Monsignor Nouel.- The Dominican Electric Transmission Company (ETED) reports that this Friday, July 31, it will carry out maintenance work on two transmission lines, as part of its continuous improvement program for the electrical infrastructure, with the aim of strengthening the reliability of the service and guaranteeing safer and more efficient operation of the National Interconnected Electrical System (SENI). On the 69 kV Bonao 2–Hatillo transmission line, the replacement of structures due to deterioration will be carried out, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. m. to 3:00 p.m. m. During the exec…
Santo Domingo.– The executive director of the National Health Service (SNS), Dr. Julio Landrón, led the first ceremony that marks the beginning of the first stage of the renovation of the Salvador B. Gautier Hospital, an intervention with an investment close to one billion pesos that seeks to transform one of the main reference hospitals in the country. During the event, Landrón highlighted that the work is part of President Luis Abinader's commitment to strengthening the Public Health Services Network and will allow the hospital to be provided with modern infrastructure, state-of-the-art tec…
Abu Dhabi/Riyadh, July 31 (SANA)The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia on Thursday condemned renewedIranian attacksagainst Jordan and Kuwait, as well as a drone strike targeting Egypt’s Damietta port, expressing solidarity with the affected countries and calling for an immediate halt to attacks in the region.UAE Foreign MinisterAbdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyanreaffirmed his country’s support for Jordan and Egypt in safeguarding their security and stability, condemning renewed attacks against Jordan and a drone strike targeting Egypt’s Damietta port.According to the UAE Foreign Ministry, Abdulla…
International Motor Show 2026 opens in Damascus Syria’s family festival opens in Idlib to revive public cultural life Japan, UN-Habitat sign $9.5 million urban recovery deal for Syria’s Homs President Ahmad al-Sharaa receives credentials of Indonesia’s ambassador to Syria President al-Sharaa receives credentials of Czech Ambassador German carrier LEAV Aviation launches first Düsseldorf Damascus flight in14 years Aleppo hosts Shahba Tech 2026 to promote Syria’s digital transformation Civil Defense continues to extinguish forest fire in Latakia amid complex conditions
Occupied Jerusalem, July 31 (SANA)Several Palestinians were injured and others detained on Friday during Israeli military raids and settler attacks in multiple areas of theWest Bank,according to the Palestinian news agency WAFA.WAFA reported that settlers, escorted by Israeli forces, entered al-Junaid village west of Nablus, where live fire and tear gas were used, injuring one young man and causing others to suffer breathing difficulties.Israeli occupation forces and settlers also raided several areas around Nablus, including neighbourhoods in the city, Tell town to the south and Salem village…
Hama, July 31 (SANA)Civil defense teams in Syria’s Hama province, working with forestry units, extinguished a wildfire that broke out early Friday near Dweir al-Akrad village in the al-Ghab Plain area,the Emergency and Disaster Management Ministrysaid.The Emergency and Disaster Management Directorate in Hama said firefighting crews faced significant challenges during the operation, including the presence of landmines, war remnants and unexploded ordnance in the fire zone.The hazards posed a direct threat to firefighters and delayed access to some burning areas before teams managed to contain a…
Cairo, July 31 (SANA)Syria’s chess team made a strong start at the Arab Individual Chess Championship for juniors and youth inEgypt, recording several positive results in the opening rounds of thetournament.The third round of the competition continued on Friday, with players from 16 Arab countries taking part in the event, which runs until Aug. 5.Syria opened its campaign with three victories in the first round. Saad Taloulstan defeated Kuwait’s Daraj Al Fahad, Bilsan Jandal beat Morocco’s Nyama Al Kouz, and Aseel Jandal secured a win over theUnited Arab Emirates‘ Badriyah Mohammed Al Suwaidi.…
Washington, July 31 (SANA)U.S. PresidentDonald Trumpsaid on Friday that a new agreement had been reached to advance his plan for ending the war inGaza, including the disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the territory. Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform that the Board of Peace had reached what he called a “historic agreement” requiring the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed factions in Gaza. He said the deal represented a major step toward “lasting peace and security” and would allow the administration of Gaza to be tr…