ORAN (ALGERIA) (ITALPRESS) – The 14th edition of NAPEC—the Energy and Hydrogen Exhibition for Africa and the Mediterranean and the premier energy sector event in Algeria—opened today in Oran and runs until October 7. The event brings together institutional representatives, international organizations, energy companies, and industry professionals from Algeria and various other countries, focusing on hydrocarbons, hydrogen, low-emission technologies, investments, and new energy partnerships.

At the opening, Algeria’s Minister of Energy and Mining, Mohamed Arkab, highlighted NAPEC’s role as a strategic platform for strengthening dialogue among energy stakeholders, developing partnerships, fostering technology transfer, and expanding investment opportunities. This 14th edition focuses on the transformation of the energy sector and the development of solutions related to hydrogen and emission reduction, set against a backdrop of growing cooperation between African and Mediterranean nations.

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MADRID (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – Real Madrid is preparing to secure Arda Güler’s future. According to “As,” the 21-year-old Turk has reached an agreement to extend his current contract by another two years— taking it through to 2031. Now in his fourth season with Los Blancos, Güler has become a key pillar of the team, and the new deal will also see him earn a higher salary, reflecting his status. The next player to renew could be Thibaut Courtois, whose contract expires in June; a one-year extension is reportedly being prepared for him.

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NAPLES (ITALPRESS) – Massimiliano Allegri will be without Mathias Olivera when Napoli return to action following the international break.

The Uruguayan defender, Napoli said in a statement, “sustained an injury while on international duty. The Napoli player underwent diagnostic tests which revealed a strain to the right external obturator muscle. Olivera will return early today to the SSC Napoli Training Center, where he will begin his rehabilitation program.”

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Malta’s first electricity interconnector with Sicily will be temporarily switched off for around 12 days as safety measures are carried out alongside construction of the second link.

Interconnect Malta and Enemalta said the shutdown of IC1 commenced today and is necessary as heavy machinery will operate close to existing 220kV overhead lines at the Ragusa Terminal Station.

The works form part of the €300 million Second Interconnector project, which is nearing completion.

Recent works at Ragusa include the installation of a fire tank and pumps, while a new 240 MVAr shunt reactor and its fire protection walls have also been completed.

Further civil works will now take place, including modifications to the IC1 overhead line support structure to accommodate new hybrid gas-insulated switchgear.

A 220kV land cable will also be routed underground between the switchgear and the reactor.

Authorities said the shutdown is intended to protect workers and existing infrastructure while the high-risk works are carried out.

The shutdown is being coordinated by Interconnect Malta, Enemalta, Terna Energy Solutions and Italy’s transmission system operator.

During the works, Malta’s electricity demand will be met entirely through local generation, with authorities saying sufficient capacity is available to maintain security and stability of supply.

Energy Minister Miriam Dalli said progress on the second interconnector represented another important milestone in delivering critical infrastructure for Malta’s future energy needs.

Interconnect Malta CEO Ismail D’Amato said the work presented significant technical and safety challenges because of the presence of live equipment, requiring close coordination between all parties.

Enemalta executive chairman Ryan Fava said the second interconnector would build on the first link, commissioned in 2015, and strengthen Malta’s long-term energy security.

The second interconnector will comprise a 122km, 225MW HVAC connection between Maghtab and Ragusa through a 245kV submarine cable.

Once completed, it will double Malta’s electricity interconnection capacity and support greater integration of renewable energy.

The project is co-financed by the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund, with EU funding increased to €261 million following the mid-term review of the 2021-2027 cohesion policy programme.

Project officials say the investment is expected to reduce Malta’s reliance on locally generated fossil-fuel electricity and contribute to the country’s long-term decarbonisation goals.

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TRIPOLI (LIBYA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – The Speaker of Libya’s House of Representatives, Aguila Saleh, has called an official session for tomorrow at the Council’s headquarters in Benghazi to open a new legislative term and discuss the inclusion of the 4+4 agreement in the Constitutional Declaration.

According to Libyan parliamentary sources, some members of the House of Representatives reported in September that the Council’s leadership had prevented them from entering the parliament building to hold an official session aimed at discussing the appointment of a new Speaker, despite the legal quorum having been reached. Tomorrow’s session is being seen as a step toward renewing the leadership of the House.

Article 137 of the internal regulations of Libya’s House of Representatives stipulates that the Council may withdraw confidence from the Speaker, deputy speakers, the rapporteur or any observer if they are deemed medically unable to perform their duties, or if they deliberately undermine the work of the Council or obstruct its sessions.

Last Thursday, Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan Armed Forces, Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, received several lawmakers who had called for the session to be convened. Parliamentary sources said the lawmakers received Haftar’s “green light” to hold the session and proceed with a vote in the chamber to elect a new Speaker to replace Aguila Saleh, who has held the position for twelve years.

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LONDON (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – England and Bournemouth will be without Alex Scott. The midfielder, who was a standout performer in Saturday’s 7-0 win over Croatia, has left the national team camp on the eve of the Nations League match against the Czech Republic after suffering a quadriceps muscle injury.

According to the BBC, the player could be sidelined for six to eight weeks. It is a major blow for Thomas Tuchel, but even more so for Bournemouth, who face a demanding run of nine matches between October 10 and November 8, including their Europa League clash against Milan on October 22.

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PORTO (PORTUGAL) (ITALPRESS) – The door remains open. Cristiano Ronaldo remains the elephant in the room for a Portugal side that, however, knows how to win without him: last night at the “Do Dragao,” the Portuguese defeated Norway once again and, with four wins from four games, secured early qualification for the Nations League quarter-finals. But the rift with CR7, who left the national team camp on the eve of the match against Denmark on September 30, continues to dominate the headlines.

Pressed on the issue after the match in Porto, head coach Jorge Jesus tried to extend an olive branch: “I don’t know what Cris may decide. I’ve already said what I had to say, but I’ll add something. For me, initially, it was never an issue. It was something I considered normal as a coach. There are principles, as a coach, that are non-negotiable, but since there was nothing particularly significant as far as my authority was concerned, for me Cris will be, in the next international window, if he is playing for Al Nassr, a player who can be called up if he wants to return to the national team.”

Jesus acknowledged that “just because it was him – and perhaps rightly so, because he is a symbol – this whole issue arose over the fact that he warmed up against Norway and then did not come on. If Cris wants to return and is playing for Al Nassr, he will be included in the next squad. We spoke before this international window and we can speak before the next one. But Cris will be the one to decide.”

The Portugal coach insists that “it does not depend on me” and, echoing comments made by Bruno Fernandes, added: “One of the things I told Cris was that he could not end his national-team career at a World Cup by losing and crying. He had to finish his time with the national team playing. That is why he played in the first match at the Alvalade, and he was supposed to play here as well [in Porto, ed.]. But, in light of what happened, everything turned out differently.

“I, too, spent a year sharing everything that the Ronaldo symbol and brand represent, especially for children,” he added, referring to their time together at Al Nassr. “For me, there is no issue. The situation between him and me has been blown out of proportion. A lot of people got involved and made it seem as though there was a problem, when there wasn’t one.

“The fact that a coach asks a player with a different status to warm up and then does not bring him on created this issue. Do you really think that is enough of a reason for what Cris represents to end like this, all of a sudden? I want him to be there. He knows that it will come to an end, that it won’t last forever.”

“But I would like him to end his time with the national team the way he wants. He will be the one to decide. When he received his first call-up, I told him: ‘I need you. Whether you play or not, I need you.’ And it is the same now.”

There is one thing, however, that Jesus makes clear: “I am not apologizing to anyone. What should I apologize for?”

Portugal Football Federation president Pedro Proença also addressed the Ronaldo issue: “We are talking about the greatest player of all time, a player who has dedicated more than two decades to Portuguese football. He is in the national team on sporting merit, and that must be absolutely beyond question. He will always be part of this squad whenever he is technically able to do so.

“As for this specific situation, let me say that we are dealing with a misunderstanding that needs to be resolved internally. We will have the time and the peace of mind to sit down together and sort it out. Let me reiterate: Cristiano Ronaldo is part of our heritage and he will always be here if the coach wants him. What we want is for all of us to be together again with our national team in November.”

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Matthew Caruana Galizia has alleged that messages exchanged between jurors in the Yorgen Fenech trial were found on their mobile phones and showed bias against his family.

Speaking at a protest concert in Valletta on Sunday evening, Caruana Galizia claimed some jurors had expressed a desire to “continue hurting” his family by acquitting Fenech.

Fenech was acquitted by a near-unanimous jury of complicity or association in the car-bomb assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia nine years ago.

Caruana Galizia said his family had not anticipated the possibility of juror bias, believing the evidence was strong and that prejudice would not influence the verdict.

He praised the Police and prosecution, as well as civil society and politicians he described as serious, for their efforts to seek justice.

However, he criticised the judicial system, saying it had “collapsed” when tested despite reforms introduced in recent years.

He pointed to covert recordings obtained by investigators which, he said, were difficult to hear when played in court.

Caruana Galizia also accused groups on Facebook of spreading what he called “poison” about his mother, claiming that such views had reached members of the jury.

He said the jurors had been tasked with deciding whether the person he described as his mother’s killer was guilty.

Caruana Galizia said the assassination was not simply a crime against one person but against Maltese society as a whole.

He called for further reforms to the justice system and thanked those attending the protest for continuing to demand accountability.

The event featured placards calling for justice for Daphne Caruana Galizia, greater protection for journalists and implementation of recommendations from the public inquiry into her assassination.

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BUENOS AIRES (ARGENTINA) (ITALPRESS) – “A win, and thank you for the enduring love. I am happy to have become the third-highest goalscorer in the history of this national team. Let’s push on for more success.” This was posted on Instagram by Inter striker and captain Lautaro Martinez, who, with a goal in a friendly against Burkina Faso last night, drew level with Kun Agüero for third place on the national team’s all-time scoring list with 42 goals.

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PARIS (FRANCE) (ITALPRESS) – “We must pay tribute to his great career.” That was the comment from France head coach Zinedine Zidane regarding Cristiano Ronaldo‘s likely departure from the Portuguese national team following last Wednesday’s dramatic falling-out with his coach, Jorge Jesus—who had announced that CR7 would be benched (for the second consecutive time) on the eve of the Nations League match against Norway. “I was fortunate enough to have him with me, and what he has achieved is exceptional,” Zidane said during a press conference at Clairefontaine.

“He helped me win incredible things. So, hats off to Cristiano. I always have great respect for players in general, but even more so for those with whom I’ve shared a journey—and especially for Cristiano, who helped us win so much.” Speaking about tomorrow’s match against Belgium, Zidane announced some changes: “There will be changes, that’s for sure; it’s our fourth game in a row, so we can’t take unnecessary risks. We’ll make smart changes—changes aimed, above all, at keeping us competitive.”

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