Black Sea Energy receives 'Project of Mutual Interest' status by EU
The European Commission has officially granted the Black Sea Energy project PMI (Project of Mutual Interest) status.
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Putin and al-Sisi launch El-Dabaa NPP
Russian President Vladimir Putin and President of Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi took part in the ceremony on the occasion of installation of the reactor vessel of the first power generating unit of the El Dabaa nuclear power plant (NPP).
Russian and Egyptian presidents to attend El Dabaa NPP ceremony
The official ceremony of installation of the reactor vessel of the first power unit of the El Dabaa nuclear power plant (NPP) will be held on November 19 in a videoconference format, the Egyptian leader's office said.
Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan to begin laying fiber-optic cable along Caspian seabed next summer
Production of a fiber-optic cable, which will be laid along the bottom of the Caspian Sea, has begun, Azerbaijan's Deputy Minister of Digital Development and Transport Samaddin Asadov said at a press conference on the World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-25) in Baku.
Israel says reconstruction of Gaza can begin immediately - source
Reconstruction in the Gaza Strip doesn’t have to wait for the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire plan brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump, an Israeli Prime Minister’s Office official said.
Moscow reports on Baku's progress achieved on North-South corridor
Russia acknowledges Baku's progress in establishing the Azerbaijani segment of the International Transport Corridor North-South, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk said.
Antalya to get new city landmark
Turkish Transportation Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu has unveiled plans for a striking 77-meter control tower at Antalya International Airport, set to serve as both a vital air traffic control hub and a new city landmark.
Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran team up in cargo transportation
A communiqué has been published following yesterday's trilateral meeting in Baku between delegations from Russia, Azerbaijan, and Iran, focused on developing freight transportation between the countries.
Russia and Iran to sign contract for Rasht-Astara railway section construction
An agreement is anticipated shortly to kick off the construction of the Rasht-Astara railway in Iran, a strategic segment of the International North-South Transport Corridor, Director General for International Affairs at Iran’s Ministry of Transport and Urban Development Amin Taraffo said.
Iran to build seven new NPPs with Russia's participation
Iran and Russia have a protocol for the construction of another seven nuclear power plants, the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami said.
Rasht-Astara railway construction set to begin next year
The construction of the Rasht-Astara railway line is scheduled to commence in 2026, following the completion of the land acquisition process. A Russian contractor has already secured a €1.6 billion export credit for the project.
Akkuyu NPP to become operational soon
Türkiye's Akkuyu nuclear plant under construction in Mersin is approaching a critical milestone as the commissioning of its first reactor enters its final phase, general manager of Akkuyu Nuclear Sergey Butckikh said.
Egypt to launch new Red Sea resort construction this year
Egypt will build the new resort on Egypt's Red Sea coast - the Marassi Red Sea project.
Trump plans to take control of Gaza for 10 years
The White House is reportedly considering a plan to pay Palestinians $5,000 to relocate for 10 years while the Gaza Strip is transformed into the “Riviera of the Middle East” envisioned by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Construction begins on National Museum of Uzbekistan
The Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation has announced the groundbreaking of the National Museum of Uzbekistan, designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando.
Korean medical equipment to be produced in Fergana
A major industrial project with the participation of South Korean investors has been launched in Uzbekistan's Fergana region.
Foundation of Kars-Dilucu railway underway in Turkey
On August 22, Türkiye has broken ground on the Kars-Iğdır-Aralık-Dilucu railway line.
Guterres demands reversal of Tel Aviv's decision on West Bank settlements
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, after Israel announced the first steps of an operation to take over Gaza City, and called for a halt to all settlement activity.
Kazakhstan to build railway to ocean
Kazakh authorities intend to begin construction of a railway in Afghanistan, which will give the country direct access to the ocean. At the first stage, it is planned to invest $500 million in the project.
Kazakhstan sets August 8 for NPP groundbreaking ceremony
Kazakhstan will commence construction of its first nuclear power plant on August 8, with Russian specialists participating in the ceremonial launch.
