Hangar Construction Company is implementing major development projects this year at an expenditure of about 200 million Nakfa, according to Mr. Semere Negash, manager of the company.

A visiting group of European tourists said that Eritrea is a major tourism destination, as it is endowed with ancient and historical relics, coupled with the prevailing peace and stability.

Eritrean youths residing in France reiterated readiness to fulfill what is expected of them in backing up the ongoing development programs being implemented within the framework of the Warsay-Yikaalo National Development Campaign.

President Isaias Afwerki today received and held talks with Ambassador Keitaro Fato, Special Representative of the Japanese government on UN Affairs.

Mr. Ali Abdu stressed the need for the marginalized majority of the world population to work jointly in combating Western media domination, and thus create the ground that would ensure their voices to be heard.

On October 6 yesterday, the US State Department issued a government notice banning arms sales to Eritrea by designating it "as a country that is not fully cooperating with anti-terrorism efforts".

Eritrean nationals at home and abroad made donations amounting to about 100,000 Nakfa in support of different programs in the country.

A Japanese Peace Boat with 750 visitors on board yesterday conducted a tour in Massawa port for the 13th time.

Members of the Eritrean Community in Port Sudan city formed a club in order to facilitate discussion on developments in the Homeland, as well as entertainment programs.

A total of 528 students graduated today in Masters, Degree and Diploma from the Colleges of Business and Economics, as well as the College of Health Science.

The Eritrean Ambassador to Kenya, Mr. Saleh Omar, conducted a seminar on September 28 to Eritrean nationals residing in Uganda regarding the objective situation in the Homeland.

The Government of Eritrea today signed two agreements with Defba Oil Share Company on oil exploration and development.

The Eritrean Ambassador to the European Union and Belgium, Mr. Girma Asmerom, presented his credentials on October 2 to King Henri of Luxembourg.

A combination of poor rains, decreased food production and the knock-on effects of increased global prices would adversely affect vulnerable groups in Eritrea this year, aid agencies warned.

As part of efforts being made by the Anseba regional administration in collaboration with partners to provide reliable potable water supply to the public, the installation of water pipelines in Adi-Seidna, Kerkebet sub-zone, is nearing finalization.

The Ministry of Labour and Human Welfare branch office in the Northern Red Sea region extended educational materials in assistance to 170 needy students in Massawa, according to Mr. Russom Hizbai, head of social security in the office.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Osman Saleh, said that Eritrea has already laid solid ground for economic development on the basis of internal resources and the rich experience it had acquired.

Eid Al-Fetir was today celebrated in Dubai City through the collaboration of the Eritrean Ministry of Information and the Eritrean Consul General in Dubai.

A new micro-dam is under construction in Laelai Hatsina, Areza sub-zone, at a cost of about 3 million Nakfa. The expenses were covered by the Administration of the Southern region and partners.

Mr. President,

Eid Al-Fetir was colorfully celebrated today across the nation. In the celebrations at the Bahti Meskerem Square here in the capital, followers of the Islamic faith from different mosques took part and conducted prayers.

The "misguided and domineering policies" of the United States are causing and exacerbating crises around the world, Eritrea's Foreign Minister told the General Assembly today, calling for collective international action to check the power of Washington.

The construction of additional building complexes at a cost of 150 million Nakfa is underway to expand the Adi-Keih College of Arts and Social Science that was set up a couple of years ago.

Defecting Ethiopian soldiers who arrived here opposing the racist policy of the TPLF regime said that the regime is closely controlling members of its Army not to follow up the Eritrean media outlets.

The Minister of Education, Mr. Semere Russom, stressed the need for making increased contribution on the part of the society so that the substantial investment being made in education could achieve the desired objective.