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World

Middle East: Report: IEA Chief Fears Worse Energy Crisis Than in the 1970s

Fatih Birol, the Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, has warned that the current energy crisis could be more severe than the crises of the 1970s.

Mar 23 • 08:10 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
World

World losing more barrels of oil each day than in two 1970s crises combined, IEA chief says – video

The International Energy Agency's executive director warns that the current global energy crisis due to geopolitical tensions is more severe than past oil crises.

Mar 23 • 05:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ex-Edo agency director declares for Reps seat

Abraham Jimawo, a former executive director of the Edo State Rapid Response Agency, has announced his candidacy for the Etsako East/Etsako West/Etsako Central Federal Constituency seat in the upcoming 2027 election.

Mar 22 • 21:08 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Fatih Birol (IEA): "The war in Iran is already the greatest threat in history to energy security"

Fatih Birol, the Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, warns that the current reduction in oil supply due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran poses unprecedented risks to global energy security.

Mar 20 • 17:23 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Changes in companies: transfers and promotions in all sectors, from insurance to advertising, UIA and Cippec

Maria Laura Bermúdez has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the UIA, replacing Diego Coatz, marking a new phase for the organization.

Mar 20 • 12:59 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Dismissed members of 'Latvijas valsts meži' board are appointed to executive positions without a competition

Several dismissed board members of 'Latvijas valsts meži' have been appointed to director roles without a competitive process, raising concerns about internal practices and conflicts of interest.

Mar 19 • 11:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

BBC expected to name Matt Brittin as director general within days

Matt Brittin, a former Google executive, is anticipated to be named the next director general of the BBC, with an announcement expected soon after a board meeting this week.

Mar 18 • 17:12 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

International Energy Agency: Open to even greater release of oil reserves

The International Energy Agency is considering releasing more oil from its emergency stockpiles if necessary, according to its Executive Director Fatih Birol.

Mar 16 • 14:29 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Osun 2026: NPA director urges prayers for APC victory

The NPA's Executive Director calls for prayers for the APC's success in the upcoming Osun governorship election and the 2027 general elections.

Mar 15 • 00:50 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Sigríður Ingibjörg appointed new executive director of BSRB

Sigríður Ingibjörg Ingadóttir has been appointed as the new executive director of BSRB, the largest union of public employees in Iceland.

Mar 12 • 21:51 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Sigríður Ingibjörg appointed new executive director of BSRB

Sigríður Ingibjörg Ingadóttir has been appointed as the new executive director of BSRB, the largest union for public employees in Iceland.

Mar 12 • 21:51 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

They at the Wheel... Virginia Olalde: equity on the road to tomorrow

Virginia Olalde, as the executive director of the National Chamber of Passenger and Tourism Transportation (CANAPAT) in Mexico, advocates for women's inclusion and progress in a male-dominated transport industry.

Mar 11 • 22:10 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Korea Food Industry Association Opens Public Recruitment for Executive Director Candidates

The Korea Food Industry Association is publicly recruiting candidates for the position of Executive Director from March 6 to 24.

Mar 9 • 01:04 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"It’s a matter of principle": an OpenAI executive resigns after the agreement with the Pentagon

OpenAI's robotics director resigns in protest of a military partnership, citing ethical concerns over the implications of AI surveillance and lethal autonomy.

Mar 8 • 06:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'The child belongs to both', says executive while requesting equal parental and maternity leave

Simone Caracante Moras, a director at Volkswagen Financial Services in Brazil, advocates for equal parental leave for both mothers and fathers, emphasizing that the recent increase in paternity leave is not enough.

Mar 7 • 16:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

Why did Taiwan's Executive Yuan Director visit Japan? China's reception... four points

Taiwan's Executive Yuan Director Tsai Ing-wen visited Japan to attend the World Baseball Classic, marking a rare instance of a high-ranking Taiwanese official visiting Japan amid sensitive diplomatic ties.

Mar 7 • 15:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Kennedy Center exodus continues as National Symphony director Jean Davidson exits

Jean Davidson, the executive director of the National Symphony Orchestra, is leaving the Kennedy Center for a leadership role at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Los Angeles.

Mar 6 • 22:25 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Korean Press Foundation recommends candidates for new executive directors: Kim Hyun-jun, Lim Seok-kyu, and Koo Yong-hwe

The Korean Press Foundation has officially recommended three candidates for the position of executive director to the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism.

Mar 6 • 07:13 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Riga Zoo Could Be Combined with 'Riga Forests'

The Riga city executive director confirmed that various solutions are being sought to fulfill the Riga Zoo development plan until 2035, which requires significant investment.

Mar 5 • 16:34 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Kenya Airways Names Kiprono Kittony Chair, David Ndii Director

Kenya Airways has appointed Kiprono Kittony as its new Chairman and David Ndii as a Non-Executive Director, following recent board changes.

Mar 5 • 15:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Change in Leadership of the Astronomical Society

The Astronomical Society Ursa in Finland is undergoing a leadership change with Pekka Rautajoki succeeding Markku Sarimaa as the executive director.

Mar 4 • 04:55 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Grupo Folha changes advertising director

Advertising executive Alexandre Cres has taken over as the new commercial director of advertising at Grupo Folha in Brazil.

Mar 2 • 22:53 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Dolores Irigoin: the leap of faith that led her to direct Espartanos

Dolores Irigoin transitioned from a career in social work to become the executive director of the Espartanos Foundation, which operates within prisons and is expanding across multiple provinces and countries.

Feb 28 • 10:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Housing Executive and Former Conservative Politician Becomes the Chief of State Preparedness

Lars Jacob Hiim has been appointed as the new director of the Directorate for Civil Protection and Emergency Planning in Norway.

Feb 27 • 10:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Silvia Modig started a new job

Former MEP and Finnish parliament member Silvia Modig has taken on the role of Executive Director at the Luontoliitto (Nature League).

Feb 25 • 18:28 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Crime & Justice

Former Director of Ventspils County to be tried for exceeding official authority for selfish purposes

A former executive director in Latvia faces legal proceedings for allegedly misusing his authority to reassign employees before being suspended from his position.

Feb 25 • 13:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Relationship with Brother's Wife Exposed – Sports Executive Fired

Tony Clark has resigned from his position as executive director of the MLB Players Association due to an inappropriate relationship with his brother's wife.

Feb 23 • 04:39 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Dolores Prado, executive director of Holcim Ecuador: 'Reputation is not an end, but the result of doing things well and sustainably'

Dolores Prado, the executive director of Holcim Ecuador, emphasizes that reputation is built through consistent, ethical practices rather than being an isolated goal.

Feb 19 • 23:11 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Notification for February 20

Gyeonggi Province has appointed film critic Oh Dong-jin as the new executive director of the DMZ International Documentary Film Festival, which will be held from September 10 to 16.

Feb 19 • 09:50 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

MLB players union boss expected to resign amid federal probe: reports

Tony Clark, executive director of the MLB Players Association, is expected to resign amid a federal investigation into alleged financial improprieties.

Feb 17 • 17:12 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Risks as Executive Director of the Progressives

Helgi Héðinsson has stepped down as the executive director of the Progressive Party after three years, indicating his decision was independent of the recent party leadership election.

Feb 17 • 14:53 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Ruto Pushes Expanded Climate Financing in Talks With Green Climate Fund

President William Ruto emphasized Kenya's dedication to enhancing climate financing during a meeting with the Green Climate Fund Executive Director.

Feb 16 • 05:32 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Congratulations from the USA to Greece for the Vertical Corridor and the energy agreements of P-TEC

The U.S. executive director of the National Energy Independence Council commended Greece for its role in the Vertical Corridor and P-TEC energy agreements during a panel discussion at the Munich Security Conference.

Feb 14 • 07:54 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Riga's Executive Director: Services Will Handle the Snow; Snowstorm Tickets Will Not Be Introduced on Friday

Riga's Executive Director announced that city services are prepared to manage expected snowfall and will not implement snowstorm tickets this Friday, which are typically used to encourage public transport use during adverse weather.

Feb 13 • 04:13 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Yongpoong and MBK, the largest shareholders of Korea Zinc, propose dividend and executive director system introduction

Yongpoong and MBK Partners, the largest shareholders of Korea Zinc, have officially submitted proposals to introduce a share split and an executive director system to enhance corporate governance ahead of the annual shareholders' meeting in March.

Feb 12 • 07:02 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Bought shares just before Mps's Ops, Mef executive investigated for insider trading

The General Director of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Stefano Di Stefano, is under investigation for insider trading after purchasing shares of Mediobanca and Mps ahead of a strategic move totaling about 100,000 euros.

Feb 9 • 18:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Washington Post director resigns after mass layoffs

Will Lewis, the executive director of The Washington Post, has resigned following significant layoffs and organizational changes at the newspaper.

Feb 8 • 01:19 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

World 'accelerates' SME credit; demand closed with a growth of 16.5% in 2025

Despite a challenging start to 2025 for credit in Mexico, there was a significant recovery in the second half, particularly driven by the demand from small and medium enterprises (SMEs), according to Cybel Magaña, the executive director of commercial operations at SOC Asesores.

Feb 6 • 19:27 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Marcio Garcia presents project and negotiates return to Globo after two years

Marcio Garcia is attempting to return to Globo after leaving in 2024, presenting a new project to executive director Amauri Soares.

Feb 6 • 11:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Life & Tech

Actor Gints Andžāns: "My wife and I have agreed that our relationship has a complaints section."

Gints Andžāns, an actor and executive director of the Dailes Theatre, discusses with 'Patiesā Dzīve' the understanding he and his wife have to maintain peace and harmony in their relationship through open communication about grievances.

Feb 6 • 08:28 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Luis Villacrés, new director of the ANT, promises zero tolerance for corruption

After his appointment, Luis Darío Villacrés, the new executive director of the National Agency for Regulation and Control of Terrestrial Transport, Traffic and Road Safety, outlined his priorities including a commitment to combat corruption.

Feb 4 • 16:25 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Human Rights Watch: Israel does not want witnesses to its atrocities in Gaza

The executive director of Human Rights Watch stated that the Israeli government is intentionally preventing observers from entering Gaza to cover its alleged atrocities.

Feb 4 • 14:28 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

USA, China and Russia are allies in the destruction of the global human rights system, says NGO

Human Rights Watch's executive director stated that the USA, China, and Russia have become 'convenience allies' in undermining the global human rights system, particularly highlighting changes since 2025.

Feb 4 • 14:17 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Renfe dismisses another executive amid the railway crisis

Renfe has dismissed its director of Innovation, Sustainability, and Digital Transformation, Sonia Araújo, as part of ongoing turmoil following a railway crisis marked by accidents and incidents.

Feb 4 • 11:48 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Changes in Viðreisn after Guðbrand's resignation

Sigurjón Njarðarson has been appointed the new executive director of the Viðreisn parliamentary group, replacing Guðbrand Einarsson following his resignation, while Emilía Björt Írisardóttir Bachmann takes over as the group's new legal advisor.

Feb 4 • 10:21 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Luis Villacrés is appointed as the new executive director of the ANT

Luis Darío Villacrés has been appointed as the new executive director of the National Agency for Land Transportation Regulation and Control (ANT) following the dismissal of Pedro Abril.

Feb 4 • 02:52 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

WHO seeks one billion dollars in donations for health crises around the world

The World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for one billion dollars to address health crises and malnutrition worldwide as stated in Geneva by Chikwe Ihekweazu, the executive director of WHO's health emergencies program.

Feb 3 • 14:27 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

VMGcorp has a new leader

A. Sagatauskas has taken over leadership at VMGcorp from E. Mockus, who assumed executive director duties on February 1, reflecting the company's commitment to strong strategic implementation and decision-making quality.

Feb 3 • 09:54 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

UN official: Removing debris from Gaza could take 7 years

The Executive Director of the UN Office for Project Services, Jorge Moreira da Silva, has stated that over 60 million tons of debris in Gaza from ongoing Israeli assaults could take more than 7 years to remove.

Jan 16 • 02:34 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

New Russian 'Predator' threatens satellites: drone that flies almost in space

The Predator, a stratospheric unmanned multifunctional platform developed in Russia, can reach an altitude of 15 kilometers and is designed for commercial, scientific, and defense use according to Vladimir Tabunov, the executive director of Geron.

Jan 15 • 18:03 UTC

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