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Audit report exposes systemic deficiencies in prison system
Worldcyprus-mail1h ago

Audit report exposes systemic deficiencies in prison system

Serious irregularities in sick leave, overtime payments and operational procedures within the prison system were highlighted on Tuesday in a report by the audit office covering the last two years. The report, presented by auditor-general Andreas Papaconstantinou, describes a system under pressure marked by organisational gaps and weak internal controls that “cannot be considered operationally […]

Jaiz Bank appoints Omolara Ismail as Executive Director, Business Development
BusinessPremium Times17h ago

Jaiz Bank appoints Omolara Ismail as Executive Director, Business Development

The appointment reflects the bank’s strategy to strengthen its leadership capacity in driving retail and SME growth, deepen market penetration and expand its non-interest banking footprint across Nigeria. The post Jaiz Bank appoints Omolara Ismail as Executive Director, Business Development appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Airbnb-style Apartments Surpass Agritourism Guesthouses in Romania
Businesshotnews22h ago

Airbnb-style Apartments Surpass Agritourism Guesthouses in Romania

New data from the National Institute of Statistics reveals that Airbnb-style apartments now account for 14% of Romania's accommodation capacity, surpassing agritourism guesthouses. Despite their growing presence, these apartments capture less revenue than their size suggests, while foreign tourists increasingly prefer hotels.

EU Agricultural Policy Reform Could Weaken Rural Areas
Politicsdnevnik-bg23h ago

EU Agricultural Policy Reform Could Weaken Rural Areas

The European Commission's proposed Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) after 2027 could weaken its regional dimension, reduce funding predictability, and limit the capacity of local and regional authorities, according to the European Committee of the Regions.

Govt urged to take advantage of Gwadar Port amid Iran war
BusinessDawn1d ago

Govt urged to take advantage of Gwadar Port amid Iran war

• Stakeholders say available capacity, facilities should be actively marketed to international shipping lines • Meeting recommends ship-to-ship operations for oil cargo to enhance petroleum transhipment KARACHI: As the Iran war disrupts regional shipping routes, the government was urged to utilise Gwadar Port for its strategic location, improve competitiveness and cost rationalisation at other ports, besides improving operational efficiency and turnaround time for vessels and cargo. A me...

Alleged drug den operator, 3 others arrested in Subic
Worldinquirer1d ago

Alleged drug den operator, 3 others arrested in Subic

SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — Authorities dismantled a suspected drug den and arrested its alleged operator and three other individuals in Barangay Calapacuan in Subic, Zambales during a late-night anti-drug operation on Saturday, March 7. According to reports from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), some P47,600 worth of suspected shabu (crystal meth) was also seized

African-led AI Innovation
Technologymyjoyonline2d ago

African-led AI Innovation

An article highlights how African-led artificial intelligence is fostering human connection and rewriting the rules of global innovation, emphasizing its capacity beyond mere processing power.

Legal Model for Debt Negotiation
Financela-vanguardia3d ago

Legal Model for Debt Negotiation

A new legal model, ReparaGo, emerges as an alternative for negotiating debts, obliging banks to engage in discussions and offering a single payment adapted to the client's real capacity to pay.

LG CNS unveils containerized data center ‘AI Box’
TechnologyKorea Herald5d ago

LG CNS unveils containerized data center ‘AI Box’

LG CNS said Thursday it will roll out a containerized artificial intelligence data center solution capable of housing hundreds of GPUs in a single unit, as it moves to capture rapidly growing global demand for AI infrastructure. The AI Box system is a modular micro data center designed to house up to 576 GPUs with an IT power capacity of 1.2 megawatts in a single container. By removing the need for a conventional building, LG CNS said the system can be deployed in about six months, compared with

Will This ETF Hit the $1 Trillion Mark First?
FinanceYahooseeking-alpha5d ago2 sources

Will This ETF Hit the $1 Trillion Mark First?

Analysts are evaluating the U.S. government's fiscal capacity and predicting which ETFs might reach the $1 trillion market cap first, alongside a review of shorted industrial stocks.

Cyprus Business Now: fuel, airports, banks, youth employment, vehicles
Businesscyprus-mail5h ago

Cyprus Business Now: fuel, airports, banks, youth employment, vehicles

Association of Cyprus Travel and Tourism Agents (ACTTA) president Charis Papacharalambous on Monday said that the island’s air connectivity is returning to normal following the resumption of key flights from Britain and the Lufthansa Group. As air links with key markets are restored, demand for accommodation in Cyprus is estimated to follow a similar path to […]

US Influence on Iranian Leadership Debated
Worldobservador1d ago

US Influence on Iranian Leadership Debated

An expert discusses the extent of US influence on Iran's leadership, stating that while the US cannot determine who leads Iran, it could strategically err by removing a new leader.

China Sidesteps Solar Targets In New Five-Year Plan
Environmentzerohedge2d ago

China Sidesteps Solar Targets In New Five-Year Plan

China Sidesteps Solar Targets In New Five-Year Plan China’s latest five-year plan avoids setting ambitious solar targets, signaling rising challenges for the sector after years of explosive growth, according to Bloomberg. Released during the annual National People’s Congress, the plan does not include a goal for solar installations by 2030. That omission contrasts with clearer commitments elsewhere in the energy mix, including plans to double offshore wind capacity and expand nu...

Olam Agri Plant to Boost Ghana’s Agro-processing
Businessgraphic-ghanamyjoyonline3d ago2 sources

Olam Agri Plant to Boost Ghana’s Agro-processing

Ghana's Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, praised Olam Agri Ghana's new pasta manufacturing facility as a transformative step for the country's industrial and agro-processing sector.

Government Supports Expansion of Flooring Manufacturer Graboplast
Businesshungary-today4d ago

Government Supports Expansion of Flooring Manufacturer Graboplast

Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced that Graboplast Zrt., a Hungarian-owned leader in Central Europe’s specialty flooring market, is investing HUF 9.3 billion (around EUR 24 million; 1 EUR = 389 HUF) in Győr (northwestern Hungary) to expand its production capacity and fund a research and development project, with the government contributing HUF 2.85 billion in […] The post Government Supports Expansion of Flooring Manufacturer Graboplast appeared first on Hungary Today.

The Infamous Gilberts by Angela Tomaski review – a delicious comfort read
CultureThe Guardian4d ago

The Infamous Gilberts by Angela Tomaski review – a delicious comfort read

A decaying gothic mansion tells the story of the family who once lived there, in this pitch-perfect debut of disappearances, betrayal and despair Angela Tomaski’s debut novel is a delicious comfort read about loyalty and despair, and a gentle questioning of the nature of progress. Crumbling stately home Thornwalk is on the verge of becoming a luxury hotel. The ancestral owners are all dead – with the exception of a pair of rapacious cousins, naturally – and the only person left to mourn is th...

Iran's Capacity to Sustain War with US and Israel
WorldDWTimes of IndiaJakarta Post4d ago3 sources

Iran's Capacity to Sustain War with US and Israel

An analysis explores Iran's ability to continue its conflict with the US and Israel, noting its reliance on missile and drone systems and its determination not to surrender.

Businessbloomberg5d ago

China Pledges Support for Steel Sector and IP Consumption

China's government has voiced support for intellectual property consumption, leading to a rise in Pop Mart shares, and has also vowed measures to support the steel sector, causing iron ore prices to increase. The country is also targeting steel and refining capacity.

Online Crime Detection vs. Offline Policing
Politicsmail-guardian5d ago

Online Crime Detection vs. Offline Policing

An article discusses the growing detection of crime online while policing methods remain largely offline, advocating for digital presence for accountability and investigative capacity.

Qatar to fully shut gas liquefaction amid Tehran's retaliatory strikes
WorldTimes of India5d ago

Qatar to fully shut gas liquefaction amid Tehran's retaliatory strikes

Amidst escalating Middle East tensions, Qatar is fully halting its crucial gas liquefaction operations on Wednesday. This significant move, driven by growing security concerns over regional conflict, will impact global energy markets. Restarting these facilities is expected to take at least two weeks to reach full capacity, according to sources.

HelleniQ Energy begins commercial operation of photovoltaic parks in Romania
Businessnaftemporikiekathimerini7h ago2 sources

HelleniQ Energy begins commercial operation of photovoltaic parks in Romania

HelleniQ Energy announced that two photovoltaic parks in southern Romania, with a combined capacity of 58 MW, have entered commercial operation. The projects form part of an agreement signed in… HelleniQ Energy begins commercial operation of photovoltaic parks in Romania - Η ΝΑΥΤΕΜΠΟΡΙΚΗ

Understanding Company Valuation in M&A Deals
Businessdelfi-lt21h ago

Understanding Company Valuation in M&A Deals

Negotiations in company acquisition and merger transactions typically focus on financial metrics such as turnover, profitability, growth forecasts, and financial capacity to determine a company's value.

Eleven-Month Test Series to Assess Adria Pipeline Capacity
Businesshungary-today23h ago

Eleven-Month Test Series to Assess Adria Pipeline Capacity

Omišalj oil terminal An eleven-month series of long-term capacity tests for the Adria oil pipeline will begin on Wednesday, Hungarian oil company MOL announced. Experts will examine the pipeline’s constant, sustainable, and long-term transport performance in different seasons, under different weather conditions, and with various types of oil. In the initial phases of the test […] The post Eleven-Month Test Series to Assess Adria Pipeline Capacity appeared first on Hungary Today.

Businessbloomberg1d ago

China Pushes Nuclear Power with Ambitious Growth Target

China continues to advance its nuclear power agenda with an ambitious growth target, aiming to significantly expand its nuclear energy capacity. This move underscores the nation's commitment to diversifying its energy mix and reducing carbon emissions.

Argentina’s textile sector continues to plummet
Businessbuenos-aires-herald3d ago

Argentina’s textile sector continues to plummet

The garment industry is working at 34% of its installed capacity, as companies were hit with a wave of Chinese imports La entrada Argentina’s textile sector continues to plummet se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald.

Public Safety and Civilian Protection Efforts
Worldmorgunbladid3d ago

Public Safety and Civilian Protection Efforts

Nations are aiming to enhance their collective capacity to protect civilians in serious danger, including through increased cooperation to address unforeseen population movements.

Nvidia finally realises, it is time to give up on 'China dream'
TechnologyTimes of India4d ago

Nvidia finally realises, it is time to give up on 'China dream'

Nvidia has halted production of AI chips for the Chinese market, redirecting manufacturing capacity to its next-generation Vera Rubin architecture. This strategic shift follows months of waiting for regulatory clearance and signals a move towards more certain demand from US tech giants, rather than relying on potential Chinese market access.

SAS Resumes Flights to Riga, Increases Copenhagen Route Frequency
Businesslsm-lv4d ago

SAS Resumes Flights to Riga, Increases Copenhagen Route Frequency

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) will resume flights to Riga starting March 8, operating three times a day on the Riga-Copenhagen route and significantly increasing flight frequency and capacity between the two capitals. Riga Airport is also hopeful for connections with the USA.

Gulf conflict: London-Hyderavbad direct flight at Rs 2.5L as airfares skyrocket
Worldil-sole-24-oreTimes of India4d ago2 sources

Gulf conflict: London-Hyderavbad direct flight at Rs 2.5L as airfares skyrocket

Hyderabadis abroad are facing significantly higher airfares for flights returning home due to disruptions from the US-Iran conflict. Direct flights from London to Hyderabad have reached nearly Rs 2.5 lakh, while fares from Gulf countries have surged by almost 200%. Reduced flight capacity and high demand are contributing to these unprecedented price hikes.

An elite detached from daily struggles
Politicsmail-guardian4d ago

An elite detached from daily struggles

When workers marched and criticised the macroeconomic direction under Minister Trevor Manuel, it was never about personalities. It was about policy. It was about defending jobs, state capacity and redistribution

SK Plasma clinches $75m plasma tech deal with Turkey
BusinessKorea Herald5d ago

SK Plasma clinches $75m plasma tech deal with Turkey

SK Plasma said Thursday it has secured its largest technology export deal, signing a 65 million euro ($75 million) technology transfer and licensing agreement with Proturk, a joint venture backed by the Turkish Red Crescent, as part of Turkey’s effort to build domestic plasma fractionation capacity. The contract marks the largest single agreement since SK Plasma was established in 2015, the company said. Under the deal, SK Plasma will grant Proturk a license to manufacture plasma-derived pharmac

NATO Capacity Concerns in Luxembourg
Worldluxemburger-wort5d ago

NATO Capacity Concerns in Luxembourg

Luxembourg's officer representation warns that the army's personnel strength is insufficient to meet new NATO targets, highlighting existing deficits as demands increase.

Oyo 2027: I have only God, no financial capacity to contest – Lam-Adeaina’s son
Politicsvanguard-ng5d ago

Oyo 2027: I have only God, no financial capacity to contest – Lam-Adeaina’s son

By Adeola Badru IBADAN — Dr. Ayo Lam-Adesina, son of former Oyo State Governor Lam Adesina, has announced that he lacks the financial resources to mount a competitive campaign for the 2027 Oyo State governorship, stressing that his ambition is driven by faith and a commitment to service rather than money. Speaking with journalists while […] The post Oyo 2027: I have only God, no financial capacity to contest – Lam-Adeaina’s son appeared first on Vanguard News.

JPMorgan CEO who opposed work from home says AI could enable 4-day workweek
BusinessTimes of India5d ago

JPMorgan CEO who opposed work from home says AI could enable 4-day workweek

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, previously skeptical of remote work, now sees AI as a potential game-changer, predicting it could shorten the work week to four days within decades. While acknowledging AI's capacity to boost productivity and improve work-life balance, Dimon also warned of significant job disruptions and urged proactive preparation for these changes.

What’s the one big thing missing from Beijing’s Taiwan deterrence strategy?
WorldSCMP6d ago

What’s the one big thing missing from Beijing’s Taiwan deterrence strategy?

Beijing has built military capacity and strengthened political resolve but needs to project a more credible deterrence as it steps up unification with Taiwan over the next five years, according to a mainland Chinese policy adviser. Li Yihu, dean of the Taiwan Research Institute at Peking University, said the reunification process would enter an “accelerated phase” in the next five years and the mainland needed to do more to communicate an understanding of what he said was the inevitability of...