Portugal will need up to 100,000 foreign workers per year to fill labour shortages, study says
Lisbon: A new study has shown that Portugal will need between 50,00 to 100,000 foreign workers per year to maintain...
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New PM Francois Bayrou says he knows ‘difficulty’ of France’s situation
Paris: France’s new Prime Minister Francois Bayrou says he is well aware of the scale of France’s financial and political...
Romania and Bulgaria will be in the Schengen zone from January. What will change for travellers?
Sofia: It's been a rocky road to Schengen membership for both eastern European countries. As of 1 January 2025, Romania...
Experts highlight Türkiye-EU cooperation for Syria’s stability
Brussels: Experts underscored the importance of the European Union in taking an active role in ending the ongoing crisis in...
Argentina’s president Javier Milei given Italy citizenship
Rome: Italy’s government has granted citizenship to Argentina’s president, Javier Milei, on account of his Italian family roots, prompting outrage...
Italy must be key part of Stellantis’ plans
Rome: Italy expects to be a central part of Stellantis' future strategy and wants the Fiat automaker to safeguard the...
Italy to introduce fingerprinting for study visa applicants from January 2025, affecting international students
Rome: In a significant move that is set to impact international students, Italy will introduce new requirements for applicants of...
Chinese embassy holds CPEC’s outstanding Pakistani staff awarding ceremony
Celina Ali Islamabad: The Embassy of China in Pakistan on Friday organized the awarding ceremony for outstanding Pakistani staff of...
Tarar for ‘acceptable to all’ AI regulatory framework
Istanbul: Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage and Culture Attaullah Tarar on Friday made a passionate call at an...
Iranian Ambassador, Minister discusses strengthening bilateral ties, trade
Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, paid a courtesy call on Federal Minister for Privatization,...
Maryam Nawaz visits Huawei Technologies’s Bantian headquarters
Celina Ali Islamabad: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Friday visited Huawei Technologies’s Bantian headquarters in Shenzhen longgang district....
President Zardari’s objections on Seminary Registration Bill surface
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: The objections raised by President Asif Ali Zardari on the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-F (JUI-F)’s Seminary Registration Bill surfaced....
Zhengzhou airport achieves two-way air-rail intermodal transport
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: On December 8, a batch of fashionable clothing cargo arrived at Zhengzhou airport from Europe. Taking advantage...
Dar appreciates MoFA, NDMA for early evacuation of stranded Pakistanis from Syria
Celina Ali Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Friday appreciated the Ministry of Foreign...
US Ambassador Blome calls on Deputy Prime Minister
Celina Ali Islamabad: US Ambassador Donald Blome called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on...
Over 60 girls showcase skills at 8th AHC-PCB Girls’ Cricket Cup
Celina Ali Islamabad: Islamabad witnessed a lively display of talent and determination as the Australian High Commission (AHC) and Pakistan...
UK economy shrinks for second month, contracting 0.1% in October
London: Britain’s economy contracted unexpectedly in October, according to data from the U.K.’s Office for National Statistics. GDP fell by...
Malaysian workers’ lawsuit against Dyson revived by UK court
London: Two dozen migrant workers who allege they were subjected to forced labour at a Malaysian factory while making parts...
‘Chinese spy’ linked to Prince Andrew banned from the UK
London: A Chinese businessman described as a “close confidant” of Prince Andrew has been kicked out of the U.K. on...
Pakistan, EU agree to continue cooperation on food, climate change challenges
Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and the European Union have agreed to continue cooperation on emerging challenges of food, energy security,...
Portugal’s government vows to issue work visas to immigrants within a month
Lisbon: The Minister of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, António Leitão Amaro, unfolded plans to accelerate the process...
Macron ally François Bayrou appointed new French prime minister
Paris: François Bayrou, a veteran centrist and ally of president Emmanuel Macron, has been appointed French prime minister, after last...
Bulgaria, Greece fine-tune details to lift border controls
Sofia: Bulgaria and Greece have agreed on the details on how to completely abolish border controls between them, according to...
How Italy views NATO’s 3% proposal
Rome: Italy cautiously supports NATO’s proposed 3% defence spending target, with Defence Minister Guido Crosetto calling for financial adjustments at...
Repatriation hubs in Italy unsuitable says Council of Europe
Rome: The Council of Europe's Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT) criticized...
Italy’s F2i ready to raise funds to buy into state railway’s high-speed company
Rome: Italy's F2i is ready to raise funds to invest in the high-speed network company the state-controlled railway group Ferrovie...
President Zardari for greater Chinese investment in Pakistan
Karachi: President Asif Ali Zardari has called for greater Chinese investment in diverse sectors of Pakistan’s economy to boost economic...
China holds Central Economic Work Conference to make plans for 2025
Beijing: The annual Central Economic Work Conference was held in Beijing from Wednesday to Thursday as Chinese leaders decided priorities...
Senate unanimously passes resolution moved by Senator Sherry Rehman condemning Israeli war crimes
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: The Senate of Pakistan Thursday unanimously passed a resolution condemning Israel’s repeated violations of sovereignty and its...
Right of Syrian people to decide their destiny, free from foreign interference: FO
Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan on Thursday said that it was the right of the Syrian people to determine their own...
