In a significant move to bolster connectivity between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Baltic region, Flydubai has inaugurated its three-weekly direct flights between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Riga International Airport (RIX). The service marks a historic milestone as Flydubai becomes the first UAE carrier to offer nonstop flights to Latvia’s capital, opening up a new gateway for both tourism and business between the two countries.
The new route not only strengthens Flydubai’s extensive European network but also highlights the growing importance of Latvia as a rising destination for both leisure and corporate travelers. Flydubai’s commitment to expanding its reach in the Baltic region is evident with this new addition, joining earlier expansions to destinations like Vilnius in Lithuania.
A Bold Step for UAE–Latvia Connections
The launch of direct flights from Dubai to Riga brings together two key global hubs: Dubai, a city known for its business-friendly environment, world-class attractions, and strategic location, and Riga, a vibrant cultural and economic center in the heart of the Baltic States. Flydubai’s new route opens up possibilities for travelers seeking to explore Latvia’s rich history, scenic landscapes, and charming medieval architecture.
For tourists from the UAE and wider Gulf region, the direct flight makes it easier than ever to experience Riga’s famed Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, or the stunning landscapes of Latvia’s national parks. Whether it’s a romantic city break, a cultural exploration, or a business trip, this new route caters to a growing demand for connections to the Baltic countries.
At the same time, Latvian travelers now have seamless access to Dubai’s luxury shopping, innovative experiences, and endless opportunities in trade and investment. The move is expected to foster greater collaboration in the tourism, trade, and technology sectors between the UAE and Latvia, which have been strengthening bilateral ties in recent years.
Flydubai’s Continued European Expansion
This latest launch is part of Flydubai’s broader European expansion strategy, which includes the addition of other Baltic destinations, including Vilnius, Lithuania, earlier this year. With over 35 European destinations, Flydubai’s new services are designed to cater to the increasing demand for direct flights between the Middle East and Eastern Europe.
Flydubai’s CEO, Ghaith Al Ghaith, commented on the significance of the route: “Our new service to Riga underscores Flydubai’s commitment to expanding our network to underserved destinations while strengthening the ties between the UAE and Europe. We are proud to be the first UAE carrier to connect Dubai to Latvia and look forward to supporting the growing demand for travel between both regions.”
The introduction of direct flights will also bring with it increased connectivity for travelers, with seamless codeshare options available through Flydubai’s partnership with Emirates. This means travelers flying to Riga from the Middle East can easily transfer to a wide range of destinations across the Emirates network, including popular destinations in Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Riga: The New Travel Gem for Middle Eastern Visitors
Riga, Latvia’s largest city, is a growing tourist destination known for its art nouveau architecture, rich cultural heritage, and proximity to beautiful coastal regions. In addition to its thriving tourism sector, the city also serves as a hub for international business and trade, particularly in the areas of IT, finance, and transport. Latvia has been attracting investment from global markets, with Dubai-based investors seeing increased opportunities in the Baltic region.
With the new Flydubai service, visitors to Riga can explore its historical landmarks, indulge in the vibrant food scene, and enjoy the city’s dynamic arts and culture scene. Whether it’s visiting the Riga Art Nouveau district, attending a local festival, or discovering the rich traditions of the region, there’s something for every kind of traveler in this beautiful European capital.
Impact on Tourism and Trade: What’s Next?
In terms of tourism, the new flight promises to open Latvia to a wave of Middle Eastern visitors, enhancing the region’s presence on the global tourism map. According to Latvia’s national tourism board, the Middle East market is increasingly showing interest in the Baltic States, with travel data showing rising numbers of visitors from the UAE and surrounding countries in recent years.
As more UAE travelers seek new, culturally enriching experiences in Europe, Latvia presents a unique destination combining the best of both worlds: historical significance and modern conveniences. For Latvian travelers, Dubai offers a world-class experience, from its luxury hotels and iconic landmarks like the Burj Khalifa to its vibrant dining and entertainment scene. The accessibility of Dubai’s international business community also provides further incentives for Latvian entrepreneurs and professionals looking to explore the region’s opportunities.
Moreover, the launch of Flydubai’s direct flight to Riga comes at a time when UAE–Latvia relations are growing stronger, with diplomatic, cultural, and commercial exchanges on the rise. Latvia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has welcomed this new connection, acknowledging the growing importance of expanding routes to Dubai for both tourism and economic collaboration.
The Flydubai Experience: Why Choose This Route?
Flydubai’s commitment to providing passengers with seamless travel experiences is evident in the airline’s service offerings. Passengers on the Dubai–Riga route will enjoy modern amenities, including spacious seating, a variety of in-flight entertainment options, and premium services for those traveling in business class.
Flydubai also offers competitive pricing, making it easier for budget-conscious travelers to visit Riga without compromising on comfort. Additionally, the airline’s extensive flight network, both within the UAE and across Europe, means that travelers can combine their Riga journey with connections to other cities, ensuring flexibility and convenience.
The Emirates codeshare partnership further enhances the travel experience, with passengers able to book connecting flights to more than 240 destinations worldwide. This opens up greater travel opportunities, not just for those flying from Dubai to Riga, but for travelers across Europe, Asia, and beyond.
Conclusion: A New Chapter in UAE-Latvia Travel Connections
Flydubai’s direct flight service to Riga is a game-changer for travelers, business professionals, and tourism stakeholders alike. By connecting Dubai to Latvia, the airline is not only enhancing travel options but also fostering closer trade ties and cultural exchange between the two regions. The new service is set to become a vital link in the growing network of air travel options between the Middle East and Eastern Europe, making Latvia’s capital city more accessible than ever before.
As Riga prepares for a surge of visitors, the Flydubai route promises to open new doors for tourism, investment, and business opportunities. For UAE travelers, it’s an exciting chance to discover a new corner of Europe, rich with history, culture, and opportunity. For Latvian visitors, Dubai beckons with its modern allure, world-class services, and vast economic potential.
The Boston Red Sox found their ace in Garrett Crochet this year, after trading for him around this time last year. Now, they’ve made some moves to finally get him some support in the rotation, but none of those moves are truly a No. 2 to back him up.
Fansided’s Cody Williams believes he has the perfect trade for a name that’s been floated around as an option: Milwaukee Brewers All-Star Freddy Peralta.
“While Boston has long looked like an obvious suitor for Peralta, the trade assets haven't necessarily lined up perfectly for both them and Milwaukee…Now, the Brewers still aren't in need of outfield help, so to speak, but there is certainly room to upgrade over the likes of Jake Bauers, Garrett Mitchell or Blake Perkins, which Duran or Abreu would allow them to do. Furthermore, in typical fashion for Milwaukee, they could flip an asset they're unlikely to be able to pay in Peralta for immediate major-league upgrades with plenty of club control at low cost and prospects that could help keep the ball rolling under Pat Murphy,” Williams wrote.
Peralta posted a 17-6 record, a 2.70 ERA, 204 Ks, and a WHIP of 1.075 over 176 innings pitched last season. Combine him with Crochet, and the Sox have a World Series-contending-level rotation.
The only problem with this is it’s basically a one-year rental. Peralta’s contract is up after this year, and he’s projected to get a five-year, $152 million deal.
The Sox have shown they don’t believe in giving long-term contracts out to players over 30, and Peralta will be 30 in the upcoming season. Hopefully, the Sox make an exception, get uncomfortable like they said they would, and pursue this trade.
The true measure of an AI model’s utility isn’t just its benchmark scores, but its seamless integration into the messy, dynamic reality of human workflows. This philosophy underpins MiniMax M2, the latest AI model unveiled by Senior Researcher Olive Song at the AI Engineer Code Summit. Song’s presentation highlighted MiniMax’s distinctive approach as both a […]
“Neftçi”nin yeni baş məşqçisi, ukraunalı futbol mütəxəssisi Yuri Vernidub paytaxt klubunun rəsmi saytına müsahibə verib.
Arena.az xəbər verir ki, ukraynalı mütəxəssis “Neftçi”yə gəlişi və hədəflər haqda danışıb.
– “Neftçi”yə gəlişiniz necə baş tutdu? – Əslində, həm ölkə daxilindən, həm də ölkə xaricindən təkliflərim var idi. Amma “Neftçi”dən təklif gələn kimi digərlərini kənara qoydum. Çünki “Neftçi” böyük tarixə malik klubdur. Komandanı hələ SSRİ çempionatından tanıyıram. Özüm də futbolçu kimi “Neftçi”yə qarşı oynamışam. “Neftçi” Ukraynada da çox populyardır. Rəhbərliklə söhbətimizdən sonra klubun qarşısında hansı hədəflərin dayandığını gördüm. Layihəni çox bəyəndim. Burada sistemli iş aparılır və klubun böyük planları var. Hazırda nəticələr çox da ürəkaçan olmasa da, bunlar müvəqqətidir. Nəticələri birlikdə yaxşılaşdıracağıq.
– Artıq futbolçularla da tanış olmusunuz, komandanı bir neçə məşqə çıxarmısınız. İlkin təəssüratlarınız necədir? – Heyət çox keyfiyyətli futbolçulardan ibarətdir. Klub gözəl və hədəflərə uyğun transfer siyasəti həyata keçirib. Hər mövqedə güclü futbolçular toplaşıb. Onlardan gözləntilərim yüksəkdir. Çalışacağıq ki, qısa zamanda komandaya öz oyun fəlsəfəmizi aşılayaq, həm taktiki, həm fiziki, həm də psixoloji cəhətdən onları yeni səviyyəyə qaldıraq. Vaxt gedir, artıq çempionatın ortasındayıq. İşə düzgün yanaşsaq, məqsədimizə çatacağıq. Yaxın vaxtlarda hər hansı bir transferin həyata keçirilməsi gündəmdə deyil. Əlbəttə, uzunmüddətli planda komandanın möhkəmləndirilməsi var, amma indi əsas prioritetimiz əlimizdə olan futbolçuların oyun səviyyəsini bir qədər də qaldırmaqdır. Onlara güvənirəm.
Yuri Vernidub hədəflərini açıqladı
– Qarşınıza hansı hədəflər qoyulub? – Əvvəlcə, mütləq şəkildə nəticələri yaxşılaşdırmalıyıq. İşimiz çoxdur, amma qorxmuruq. Artıq bir neçə məşq keçmişəm, futbolçularda da istək və əzm hiss olunur. Rəhbərlikdən də ilk gündən yalnız dəstək görürəm. İnanıram ki, bu çətinliyin öhdəsindən birlikdə gələcəyik. İlk söhbətimizdə də rəhbərlikdən xahiş etdim ki, hər dəqiqə mənim və futbolçuların yanında olsun. Biz bir-birimizi çox yaxşı başa düşdük. Hədəflərə gəlincə, “Neftçi”yə yalnız çempionluq yaraşır. Düzdür, indi turnir cədvəlində yerimiz yaxşı deyil, amma mövsümün sonunda mütləq ön pillələrdə olmalıyıq. Vuruşacağıq, sonadək mübarizə aparacağıq. Ən azı bunun üçün sona qədər döyüşəcəyik, əlimizdən nə gəlirsə, edəcəyik. Elə “Sumqayıt”la matçdan etibarən qələbələri sıralamağa çalışacağıq.
– “Neftçi” azarkeşlərinə sözünüz nədir? – Bu komanda necə böyükdürsə, elə də böyük azarkeşi var. Balacadan böyüyə ürəyi “Neftçi” ilə döyünən azarkeş ordusu var. Bunu bilirəm. Hər şeyin fərqindəyəm. “Neftçi”ni hər oyunda nəticədən asılı olmayaraq, sonadək dəstəklədiklərindən xəbərdaram. Çalışacağıq və əlimizdən gələni edəcəyik ki, onların ümidlərini doğruldaq, hər oyundan sonra onları evlərinə sevinclə yola salaq. Azarkeşlərdən də xahiş edirəm ki, futbolçulardan dəstəklərini əsirgəməsinlər.
Appleton West High School alumnus Danny Jansen, who spent the latter portion of the 2025 season with the Milwaukee Brewers, signed a two-year, $14.5 million deal with the Texas Rangers, a source told MLB.com.
The Rangers reportedly made a flurry of moves Dec. 12, including the signing of another 2025 Brewers player, Tyler Alexander, though the club hadn't confirmed the signings as of the morning of Dec. 13.
Jansen joined the Brewers shortly before the trade deadline, acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays, where he was stationed after signing a one-year offseason deal.
Jansen, 30, batted only .215 last year between his two stops but still posted a highly respectable .779 OPS (on-base plus slugging percentage) in 25 games with the Brewers, including three home runs. Jansen was often left on the bench with William Contreras handling such a large share of the catching innings; Jansen didn't even appear in the postseason despite his place on the Brewers roster throughout.
Jansen homered and drove in two runs in a 4-2 win over Cincinnati on Sept. 28, a win in the regular-season finale that represented a franchise-record 97th victory for Milwaukee.
Alexander posted a 6.19 earned-run average with the Brewers in 21 games at the start of the 2025 season before the club released him in June, and he finished the year with a 4.26 ERA per 31 games with the White Sox.
Former Brewers reliever Hoby Milner to Cubs
Former Brewers left-handed reliever Hoby Milner is going the opposite direction of Jansen, relocating from Texas back to the Midwest, this time as a member of the rival Cubs.
Milner posted a 3.84 ERA with the Rangers in 2025 over 70 innings of work, his highest career workload. From 2021-24 with the Brewers, Milner posted a 3.64 ERA. He turns 35 in January.
Tinker is now generally available and introduced an OpenAI API-compatible interface, drastically lowering the switching cost for developers seeking alternatives.
AirAsia, Southeast Asia’s leading low-cost airline, is taking a major step in global connectivity by establishing a new hub in Bahrain. This move is set to make Bahrain a central gateway for travelers between Asia and the Middle East.
The expansion is more than just an airline strategy. For tourists, it means smoother travel, more affordable flights, and opportunities to explore new destinations in both regions.
Bahrain: A Rising Travel Hub
Bahrain has long been known for its modern infrastructure, rich history, and vibrant culture. Now, it is emerging as a key aviation hub in the Gulf. The country’s airports have undergone significant upgrades, with advanced passenger facilities and increased capacity for international flights.
Global travelers will benefit from Bahrain’s strategic location. Situated at the heart of the Gulf, it provides easy access to neighboring countries like Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Oman. Travelers can combine city breaks, cultural trips, and leisure vacations with minimal travel hassle.
How AirAsia’s Hub Benefits Travelers
AirAsia’s new hub will directly connect Bahrain with major Asian cities, including Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, and Jakarta. This expansion ensures shorter travel times and fewer layovers, making trips more convenient.
For travelers in the Gulf, AirAsia’s presence in Bahrain opens up budget-friendly options to Southeast Asia. Tourists can now plan short getaways or extended vacations without worrying about high airfare.
AirAsia’s low-cost model also encourages flexible travel. Families, solo travelers, and business visitors can access multiple destinations while keeping expenses manageable.
Enhanced Connectivity Across the Gulf
The Bahrain hub is expected to boost connectivity within the Gulf region. Potential routes to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Oman will provide travelers with more options for regional exploration.
This aligns with Bahrain’s vision of becoming an international travel hub. The country’s aviation authorities have invested in infrastructure and services to ensure a smooth experience for global passengers. Travelers will enjoy efficient airport procedures, modern lounges, and reliable airline connections.
Exploring Bahrain: A Travel Guide
Travelers stopping in Bahrain can enjoy a blend of history, culture, and modern attractions. Highlights include:
Bahrain National Museum: Discover the nation’s rich history and cultural heritage.
Qal’at al-Bahrain: Explore this ancient fort and archaeological site, a UNESCO World Heritage landmark.
Manama Souq: A lively market offering spices, textiles, and local crafts.
Luxury Resorts and Beaches: Perfect for relaxation or family vacations.
Desert Adventures: Desert safaris and dune bashing offer thrilling experiences.
AirAsia’s hub makes it easy to combine these attractions with nearby Gulf destinations, creating diverse and exciting travel itineraries.
Planning Your Trip via AirAsia’s Bahrain Hub
Travelers should consider Bahrain as more than a stopover. It can serve as the base for multi-destination trips in the Middle East and Southeast Asia.
Tips for travelers:
Book early: AirAsia’s competitive fares make advance planning beneficial.
Explore layover options: Even short stops in Bahrain allow for cultural experiences and shopping.
Plan multi-destination trips: Combine flights to Asia and neighboring Gulf countries for cost-effective travel.
Use local transport: Bahrain offers convenient taxis and buses to explore cities and nearby attractions.
Affordable Travel Meets Cultural Discovery
AirAsia’s hub is not just about flights—it is a gateway to experiences. Travelers can enjoy affordable routes, seamless connections, and access to Bahrain’s unique offerings. The combination of low-cost travel and rich culture encourages tourists to explore more destinations in both Asia and the Middle East.
Bahrain’s strategic position and the airline’s expansion will also stimulate tourism, making it easier for global visitors to explore the Gulf region. Visitors can now plan trips that mix historical exploration, urban experiences, and leisure activities without the usual travel stress.
Looking Ahead
AirAsia’s Bahrain hub represents a new era for budget-friendly international travel. Tourists across the world can benefit from direct routes, short layovers, and access to a wealth of cultural and leisure opportunities.
For travelers seeking adventure, convenience, and affordability, Bahrain is now a gateway to a new world of travel possibilities. Whether planning a Southeast Asia tour, a Gulf adventure, or a combination of both, the AirAsia Bahrain hub is set to transform global travel planning.
“Neftçi”nin yeni baş məşqçisi Yuri Vernidub klubun rəsmi saytına müsahibə verib.
Komanda.az xəbər verir ki, ukraynalı mütəxəssis “Neftçi”yə gəlişi və hədəflər haqda danışıb:
– “Neftçi”yə gəlişiniz necə baş tutdu?
– Əslində, həm ölkə daxilindən, həm də ölkə xaricindən təkliflərim var idi. Amma “Neftçi”dən təklif gələn kimi digərlərini kənara qoydum. Çünki “Neftçi” böyük tarixə malik klubdur. Komandanı hələ SSRİ çempionatından tanıyıram. Özüm də futbolçu kimi “Neftçi”yə qarşı oynamışam. “Neftçi” Ukraynada da çox populyardır. Rəhbərliklə söhbətimizdən sonra klubun qarşısında hansı hədəflərin dayandığını gördüm. Layihəni çox bəyəndim. Burada sistemli iş aparılır və klubun böyük planları var. Hazırda nəticələr çox da ürəkaçan olmasa da, bunlar müvəqqətidir. Nəticələri birlikdə yaxşılaşdıracağıq.
– Artıq futbolçularla da tanış olmusuz, komandanı bir neçə məşqə çıxarmısız. İlkin təəssüratlarınız necədir?
– Heyət çox keyfiyyətli futbolçulardan ibarətdir. Klub gözəl və hədəflərə uyğun transfer siyasəti həyata keçirib. Hər mövqedə güclü futbolçular toplaşıb. Onlardan gözləntilərim yüksəkdir. Çalışacağıq ki, qısa zamanda komandaya öz oyun fəlsəfəmizi aşılayaq, həm taktiki, həm fiziki, həm də psixoloji cəhətdən onları yeni səviyyəyə qaldıraq. Vaxt gedir, artıq çempionatın ortasındayıq. İşə düzgün yanaşsaq, məqsədimizə çatacağıq. Yaxın vaxtlarda hər hansı bir transferin həyata keçirilməsi gündəmdə deyil. Əlbəttə, uzunmüddətli planda komandanın möhkəmləndirilməsi var, amma indi əsas prioritetimiz əlimizdə olan futbolçuların oyun səviyyəsini bir qədər də qaldırmaqdır. Onlara güvənirəm.
– Qarşınıza hansı hədəflər qoyulub?
– Əvvəlcə mütləq şəkildə nəticələri yaxşılaşdırmalıyıq. İşimiz çoxdur, amma qorxmuruq. Artıq bir neçə məşq keçmişəm, futbolçularda da istək və əzm hiss olunur. Rəhbərlikdən də ilk gündən yalnız dəstək görürəm. İnanıram ki, bu çətinliyin öhdəsindən birlikdə gələcəyik. İlk söhbətimizdə də rəhbərlikdən xahiş etdim ki, hər dəqiqə mənim və futbolçuların yanında olsun. Biz bir-birimizi çox yaxşı başa düşdük. Hədəflərə gəlincə, “Neftçi”yə yalnız çempionluq yaraşır. Düzdür, indi turnir cədvəlində yerimiz yaxşı deyil, amma mövsümün sonunda mütləq ön pillələrdə olmalıyıq. Vuruşacağıq, sonadək mübarizə aparacağıq. Ən azı bunun üçün sona qədər döyüşəcəyik, əlimizdən nə gəlirsə, edəcəyik. Elə “Sumqayıt”la matçdan etibarən qələbələri sıralamağa çalışacağıq.
– “Neftçi” azarkeşlərinə sözünüz nədir?
– Bu komanda necə böyükdürsə, elə də böyük azarkeşi var. Balacadan böyüyə ürəyi “Neftçi” ilə döyünən azarkeş ordusu var. Bunu bilirəm. Hər şeyin fərqindəyəm. “Neftçi”ni hər oyunda nəticədən asılı olmayaraq sonadək dəstəklədiklərindən xəbərdaram. Çalışacağıq və əlimizdən gələni edəcəyik ki, onların ümidlərini doğruldaq, hər oyundan sonra onları evlərinə sevinclə yola salaq. Azarkeşlərdən də xahiş edirəm ki, futbolçulardan dəstəklərini əsirgəməsinlər.
“Neftçi”nin yeni baş məşqçisi Yuri Vernidub klubun rəsmi saytına müsahibə verib.
Futbolpress.az xəbər verir ki, ukraynalı mütəxəssis “Neftçi”yə gəlişi və hədəflər haqda danışıb.
– “Neftçi”yə gəlişiniz necə baş tutdu? – Əslində, həm ölkə daxilindən, həm də ölkə xaricindən təkliflərim var idi. Amma “Neftçi”dən təklif gələn kimi digərlərini kənara qoydum. Çünki “Neftçi” böyük tarixə malik klubdur. Komandanı hələ SSRİ çempionatından tanıyıram. Özüm də futbolçu kimi “Neftçi”yə qarşı oynamışam. “Neftçi” Ukraynada da çox populyardır. Rəhbərliklə söhbətimizdən sonra klubun qarşısında hansı hədəflərin dayandığını gördüm. Layihəni çox bəyəndim. Burada sistemli iş aparılır və klubun böyük planları var. Hazırda nəticələr çox da ürəkaçan olmasa da, bunlar müvəqqətidir. Nəticələri birlikdə yaxşılaşdıracağıq.
– Artıq futbolçularla da tanış olmusunuz, komandanı bir neçə məşqə çıxarmısınız. İlkin təəssüratlarınız necədir? – Heyət çox keyfiyyətli futbolçulardan ibarətdir. Klub gözəl və hədəflərə uyğun transfer siyasəti həyata keçirib. Hər mövqedə güclü futbolçular toplaşıb. Onlardan gözləntilərim yüksəkdir. Çalışacağıq ki, qısa zamanda komandaya öz oyun fəlsəfəmizi aşılayaq, həm taktiki, həm fiziki, həm də psixoloji cəhətdən onları yeni səviyyəyə qaldıraq. Vaxt gedir, artıq çempionatın ortasındayıq. İşə düzgün yanaşsaq, məqsədimizə çatacağıq. Yaxın vaxtlarda hər hansı bir transferin həyata keçirilməsi gündəmdə deyil. Əlbəttə, uzunmüddətli planda komandanın möhkəmləndirilməsi var, amma indi əsas prioritetimiz əlimizdə olan futbolçuların oyun səviyyəsini bir qədər də qaldırmaqdır. Onlara güvənirəm.
– Qarşınıza hansı hədəflər qoyulub? – Əvvəlcə mütləq şəkildə nəticələri yaxşılaşdırmalıyıq. İşimiz çoxdur, amma qorxmuruq. Artıq bir neçə məşq keçmişəm, futbolçularda da istək və əzm hiss olunur. Rəhbərlikdən də ilk gündən yalnız dəstək görürəm. İnanıram ki, bu çətinliyin öhdəsindən birlikdə gələcəyik. İlk söhbətimizdə də rəhbərlikdən xahiş etdim ki, hər dəqiqə mənim və futbolçuların yanında olsun. Biz bir-birimizi çox yaxşı başa düşdük. Hədəflərə gəlincə, “Neftçi”yə yalnız çempionluq yaraşır. Düzdür, indi turnir cədvəlində yerimiz yaxşı deyil, amma mövsümün sonunda mütləq ön pillələrdə olmalıyıq. Vuruşacağıq, sonadək mübarizə aparacağıq. Ən azı bunun üçün sona qədər döyüşəcəyik, əlimizdən nə gəlirsə, edəcəyik. Elə “Sumqayıt”la matçdan etibarən qələbələri sıralamağa çalışacağıq.
– “Neftçi” azarkeşlərinə sözünüz nədir? – Bu komanda necə böyükdürsə, elə də böyük azarkeşi var. Balacadan böyüyə ürəyi “Neftçi” ilə döyünən azarkeş ordusu var. Bunu bilirəm. Hər şeyin fərqindəyəm. “Neftçi”ni hər oyunda nəticədən asılı olmayaraq sonadək dəstəklədiklərindən xəbərdaram. Çalışacağıq və əlimizdən gələni edəcəyik ki, onların ümidlərini doğruldaq, hər oyundan sonra onları evlərinə sevinclə yola salaq. Azarkeşlərdən də xahiş edirəm ki, futbolçulardan dəstəklərini əsirgəməsinlər.
The modern traveler is undergoing a profound transformation. The days of simply booking a room for a night are fading; today’s guest seeks an experience that aligns with their personal values, lifestyle, and global consciousness. They demand more than luxury; they require purpose. Recognizing this seismic shift, The Kaktus Hotel emerges as a direct answer, positioning itself not merely as accommodation, but as a holistic hub for conscious travel, lifestyle, and genuine connection. It is a revolutionary hospitality concept that understands that true sophistication in the 21st century lies not in extravagance, but in ethical and intentional design. The Kaktus Hotel promises a stay that is both deeply restorative and globally responsible.
Conscious Design: Where Sustainability Meets Style
The foundational principle of The Kaktus Hotel lies in its commitment to conscious design and sustainability. Every aspect of the property—from its construction materials to its daily operations—is likely infused with an ethical ethos. This involves prioritizing locally sourced, renewable, or recycled materials, minimizing the hotel’s carbon footprint, and implementing energy-efficient systems.
The use of the name “Kaktus” itself suggests resilience, low environmental impact, and an aesthetic inspired by arid, natural beauty. This translates into design elements that are minimalist yet warm, featuring natural textures, earthen tones, and abundant natural light. The aesthetic choice is deliberate: it’s intended to foster a sense of calm and connection to the environment, demonstrating that luxury and ecological responsibility are not mutually exclusive, but rather enhance one another. The architecture and interiors are designed to tell a story of respectful integration with the local ecosystem.
The Hub for Lifestyle and Connection
Beyond the physical space, The Kaktus Hotel is built around the philosophy of fostering human connection and an integrated lifestyle. It actively rejects the isolating nature of traditional hotels. Instead, it features communal spaces—co-working areas, shared kitchens, vibrant lounges, and carefully curated workshop venues—that encourage guests to interact, exchange ideas, and build temporary communities. The hotel programs are not just amenities; they are catalysts for connection. Think morning yoga sessions, local artisan workshops, sustainability lectures, or communal dining experiences that bring solo travelers and families together around shared interests and values.
The hotel aims to seamlessly integrate the guest’s personal lifestyle into their travel experience. This means providing high-quality, healthy dining options that cater to diverse dietary needs, offering bespoke wellness services, and curating local experiences that go beyond the typical tourist traps. By championing authentic, localized activities, The Kaktus Hotel ensures that the guest’s stay enriches the local community as much as it enriches the traveler.
The Economic and Social Pillars of Ethical Travel
The concept of conscious travel at The Kaktus Hotel extends deep into its economic and social practices. The hotel is likely committed to supporting local economies through fair hiring practices, procurement of goods and services from small, local vendors, and promoting cultural preservation. This ethical framework ensures that a significant portion of the tourism revenue stays within the host community, thereby ensuring that the hotel’s presence is a source of regional growth, not merely external exploitation.
Furthermore, the hotel is likely transparent about its sustainability metrics and social impact, giving guests the power to make informed choices. This transparency is a key differentiator in the conscious travel market, appealing to guests who want their travel dollars to have a positive influence. Guests feel good knowing that their choice of accommodation actively contributes to a better standard of living for the hotel staff and local suppliers.
A Model for the Future of Hospitality
The Kaktus Hotel represents a blueprint for the future of hospitality. It recognizes that the most powerful drivers for the next generation of travelers are authenticity, purpose, and community. It moves the focus away from superficial extravagance toward experiential richness and ethical integrity. By successfully marrying sleek, desirable design with a deeply embedded environmental and social ethos, The Kaktus Hotel is pioneering a new standard. It demonstrates that the most successful hotel brands of tomorrow will be those that prioritize the planet and people alongside profit, effectively turning a necessary utility into a platform for positive global change. It is an oasis where one can truly relax, reconnect, and travel with a clear conscience.
Samsung has changed the name of its loyalty program in India from Smart Club to Samsung Rewards. This new name brings the program in line with what Samsung calls its loyalty program in other countries, including the US. The company informed existing Smart Club members about the change through email.
This loyalty program of Samsung allows customers to earn reward points when they buy products from the Samsung Shop app. These reward points can later be used to get discounts or make future purchases.
Previously, Smart Club offered three membership tiers based on how much customers spent- Plus, Pro, and Elite. The Plus Tier applied to those who spent between INR 15,000 and INR 75,000, earning 1.25% of their purchase value in reward points.
The Pro Tier was for customers spending INR 75,000 to INR 2,00,000, offering 1.5% rewards. The highest level, the Elite Tier, was for those who spent over INR 2,00,000 and earned 2% in reward points. Each tier provided customers with increasing rewards.
Currently, Samsung has not confirmed whether the new Samsung Rewards program will retain its original structure or introduce any changes. However, the company has confirmed that the name change will start showing from December 16, 2025.
Don’t get confused when the name changes. Samsung Smart is soon becoming Samsung Rewards on your devices in India.
A security researcher tried to alert Home Depot to the security lapse exposing its back-end GitHub source code repos and other internal cloud systems, but was ignored.
Venezia have opened talks with Spezia left-back Giuseppe Aurelio, who wants to leave his club next month.
Aurelio is expected to leave Spezia in the next transfer window.
The left-back, born in 2000, wants to embark on a new experience and clearly considers his time with the Ligurian club to be over.
Aurelio has scored two goals and provided one assist in 12 Serie B matches this season.
In recent days, several Serie B clubs have made inquiries, but Venezia have stepped up the pressure and want to give Giovanni Stroppa another quality addition.
The squad from the lagoon is already very competitive. The goal is to reach Serie A without going through the play-off, and nothing will be left to chance in order to raise the team’s quality level.
Talks for Aurelio are underway, and Venezia are serious about it.
If you’re planning a trip to Bahrain, there’s a new destination that blends learning and exploration. The Bahrain STEM Hub in Manama offers visitors an engaging look at science, technology, engineering, and mathematics programs aimed at young learners. This innovative hub has quickly become a must-visit for tourists seeking experiences beyond traditional sightseeing.
Why Travelers Should Visit the STEM Hub
Bahrain is known for its rich history, vibrant souks, and modern architecture, but the STEM Hub introduces a new dimension. Travelers can witness hands-on learning and cutting-edge technology initiatives shaping the next generation of innovators.
The hub was established through a partnership between a local youth development organization and an international aerospace leader. Its primary goal is to provide students aged 12 to 18 with opportunities to learn practical skills in robotics, aviation, and technology. Visitors can observe workshops, competitions, and creative projects, offering a glimpse of how Bahrain prepares its youth for the global tech landscape.
Hands-On Learning for Visitors
The STEM Hub isn’t just for students—it provides a travel-friendly experience for anyone curious about technology. Tourists can watch live demonstrations, including robotics challenges and coding exercises. Observing young innovators build and program robots is both inspiring and educational.
For families, it’s an opportunity to engage children with interactive learning, while tech enthusiasts can appreciate the innovative approaches used in the programs. Even casual visitors will find the dynamic environment exciting, as it contrasts with the city’s historical and cultural sites.
Tourism Meets Innovation
Manama is the perfect backdrop for this modern educational experience. Visitors can enjoy a morning exploring traditional markets or historic sites and spend the afternoon at the STEM Hub, witnessing first-hand how technology education is integrated into the community.
The hub showcases Bahrain’s commitment to digital innovation and youth empowerment. Travelers gain insight into the country’s efforts to diversify its economy and develop skills critical for future industries. It’s a unique way to combine sightseeing with educational enrichment, offering a more meaningful travel experience.
Planning Your Visit
Tourists planning a trip to Manama can easily include the STEM Hub in their itinerary. Visiting during school breaks often provides the best opportunity to see live workshops and demonstrations. Short tours of the facility allow guests to explore exhibits, observe student projects, and even interact with some of the technology.
Nearby attractions make the STEM Hub an ideal stop for a full-day excursion. Travelers can pair the visit with stops at the Manama Souq for local crafts, Bab Al Bahrain for iconic city views, or the Bahrain National Museum for a cultural and historical perspective. This combination ensures a well-rounded travel experience, mixing modern innovation with tradition.
Engaging Global Travelers
The Bahrain STEM Hub is designed to appeal not only to local visitors but also to international tourists. Travelers interested in education, technology, or innovation can enjoy a unique insight into the Kingdom’s future-ready initiatives. It highlights how the country is nurturing young talent and fostering creativity and problem-solving skills among its youth.
Families and educators visiting Bahrain can see how programs are structured to develop critical thinking and practical skills. By witnessing the collaborative projects and competitions, tourists gain an appreciation for Bahrain’s forward-thinking approach to youth development.
A New Dimension to Bahrain Travel
Adding the STEM Hub to your travel itinerary transforms a trip into a more interactive and thought-provoking experience. Beyond museums, beaches, and shopping, it provides a space where visitors can observe and understand the future of technology education.
It’s also an opportunity for global travelers to witness international collaboration in action. Partnerships with leading tech and aerospace companies bring global expertise to local youth, making the STEM Hub a unique intersection of culture, innovation, and tourism.
Tips for Travelers
Best time to visit: Cooler months from November to March offer a comfortable experience.
What to expect: Interactive workshops, robotics competitions, and educational exhibits.
Nearby stops: Manama Souq, Bab Al Bahrain, Bahrain National Museum.
With these tips, visitors can make the most of their time at the STEM Hub and create a travel experience that combines education, culture, and innovation.
Why the STEM Hub Matters for Travel
The Bahrain STEM Hub adds a modern, engaging attraction to the country’s tourism landscape. It encourages travelers to explore beyond traditional sightseeing and immerse themselves in the educational journey of Bahrain’s youth.
For those curious about the future of technology, or looking for meaningful experiences while traveling, the STEM Hub in Manama is a destination that inspires, educates, and engages all in one visit.
“Neftçi” Premyer Liqanın XV turunun “Sumqayıt”la oyununa yeni baş məşqçisi Yuri Vernidubun rəhbərliyi altında çıxacaq. Dekabrın 15-də, “Palm Sports Arena”da baş tutacaq görüşə saat 19:00-da start veriləcək.
Vernidub buna qədər yeni işyerlərindəki ilk oyunlarında uğursuzluq yaşayıb. 2011-ci ildə “Zarya”nı Ukrayna çempionatında birinci oyunaçıxaran mütəxəssis məğlubiyyətləüzləşib – 1:2.
Vernidub növbəti iş yeri “Soliqorsk”dada eyni aqibəti yaşayıb. Belarus təmsilçisi mütəxəssisin rəhbərliyi altında ilk matçda “Minsk”ə uduzub – 0:1.
Yurinin “Şerif” karyerası uğurlu alınıb. Moldova çempionatında “Sfıntul”la matçda Vernidubun komandası qələbəyə sevinib – 4:1.
Ukraynalının son ünvanı “Krivbas”dakı debütü də yaxşı alınmayıb. Komanda “Kolos”a səfərdə 0:1 hesabıyla məğlub olub.
Vernidubun debütü səfərə düşübsə, məğlub olub. Yeganə qələbə “Şerif”lə ev oyunundakıdır.
“Neftçi”nin yeni baş məşqçisi Yuri Vernidub Qazaxıstanın “Aktobe” klubundan təklif alıb.
Futbolpress.az xəbər verirk i, bu barədə Ukrayna mətbuatı məlumat yayıb. Mütəxəssis “Neftçi” ilə yanaşı, “Aktobe”dən də təklif almasına baxmayaraq, seçimi “ağ-qaralar” olub.
Vernidub klubla 1.5 illik müqavilə imzalayıb. Onun aylıq maaşı 50 min dollardır.
The MLB offseason can sometimes move at a painfully slow pace, but if history is any indication, December will be the busiest month — thanks in part to the Winter Meetings, which can sometimes lead to a flurry of player movement.
The annual congregation of executives, managers, free agents and, of course, agents takes place in Orlando this year, and there is plenty of business to get done.
Names such as Dylan Cease, Pete Alonso and Edwin Díaz are already off the board and headed to new teams. Meanwhile, a number of big names remain unsigned or involved in trade rumors.
Speaking of the trade market, things on that front could be worth watching more closely in the coming days. While a Tarik Skubal trade doesn’t seem imminent or even particularly likely this offseason, Ketel Marte, MacKenzie Gore and Jarren Duran are among the names who have surfaced in rumors.
The Sporting News is tracking all of the latest buzz below, from rumors to signings and trades. Follow along with the latest updates.
Mets starter Jonah Tong is "highly coveted in trade talks," per Heyman, and the team will listen with a high asking price. Nolan McLean is viewed as "off-limits," while Carson Benge "close to that."
Longtime closer Kenley Jansen is signing a one-year deal with Detroit, also with a club option for a second year. Jansen sits at 476 career saves, and will attempt to reach 500 next season with the Tigers.
Padres open to moving Mason Miller, but would need to be 'overwhelmed'
Despite acquiring him at last season's trade deadline, San Diego has received inquires on Mason Miller, but the Padres would "need to be overwhelmed" by an offer, although they will listen to calls, per Heyman.
Per Sammon, the Mets are signing former Mariners infielder Jorge Polanco to a two-year, $40 million deal. Polanco had an .821 OPS and 26 homers for Seattle last season.
Toronto is acquiring RHP Chase Lee from Detroit in exchange for prospect Johan Simon, per Rosenthal. Lee appeared in 32 games for the Tigers in 2025, registering a 4.10 ERA as a reliever.
Right-hander Josiah Gray and the Nationals agreed to a one-year, $1.35 million deal to avoid arbitration, per Passan. Gray did not play in 2025 due to elbow surgery.
Miami is signing former Rays OF/DH Christopher Morel, per Rosenthal, on a one-year contract. He is expected to mostly play first base for the Marlins after hitting .219 with 11 home runs and 33 RBIs for Tampa Bay in 2025.
Garcia is coming off a breakout season, producing an .800 OPS, a 5.8 bWAR and his first All-Star appearance. The 25-year-old is now locked in with Kansas City for the next five years, forming a dynamic pair with SS Bobby Witt Jr.
New York has a vacancy in the outfield after trading Brandon Nimmo earlier in the offseason, and Robert is a possible trade candidate. Heyman mentions that the Mets would likely want the White Sox to eat some of Robert's $20 million salary, and he says that New York is still interested in free agent OF Cody Bellinger.
Baddoo has spent his entire career with the Tigers until this point, but only played in seven games last year. The 27-year-old outfielder now gets a fresh start in Milwaukee.
Braves to sign RP Robert Suarez to three-year, $45 million deal
Suarez was the best reliever on the market after Edwin Diaz and Devin Williams found homes, and the former Padres reliever is now headed to Atlanta. The three-year deal worth $45 million in the a similar range as Williams' and Diaz's contracts, as the reliever joins Raisel Iglesias in the back of Atlanta's bullpen.
Leiter spent the past 1.5 seasons with the Yankees, but was non-tendered during the offseason. He provides the Athletics a reliable bullpen arm that has pitched in big moments before.
Cody Bellinger "could be waiting" for Kyle Tucker to sign
Kuty reports that Bellinger's agent, Scott Boras, may prefer Tucker to be off the board before finalizing a potential Bellinger deal. Bellinger and Tucker represent the top two outfielders on the market, so Boras may feel as though any team that misses on Tucker would then try to pivot to Bellinger.
The Braves made their first major move of the offseason by signing outfielder Mike Yastrzemski to a two-year, $23 million deal. The contract includes a third-year club option.
Orioles remain active, still talking to Framber Valdez
Even after signing Pete Alonso, the Orioles remain active on the free agent market and continue to talk to former Astros SP Framber Valdez, Jon Morosi reports. Baltimore has also been connected to MacKenzie Gore in trade talks.
Eugenio Suarez's market has been quiet, at least publicly, but the Red Sox are showing interest in him, along with a handful of other infielders, Jon Heyman reports.
The Mets never made an offer to Alonso, Joel Sherman reports, noting that they knew the first baseman was receiving offers longer and more expensive than they were comfortable going.
Pete Alonso signing a five-year, $155 million deal with Orioles
Pete Alonso is leaving Queens and heading to the AL East — but not to a team people expected. It is the Orioles that will be the first baseman's new home, as the free agent agreed to a five-year contract $155 million deal with Baltimore. It gives the Orioles a veteran slugger to add to their mix of young studs.
Brian Cashman says Yankees 'not an open blank checkbook'
Speaking to reporters at the Winter Meetings, Yankees GM Brian Cashman said while the franchise is "aggressive," it cannot be an "open blank checkbook" when it comes to spending money. "Everything adds up. Everything counts," Cashman said. The Yankees have had a quiet offseason outside of Trent Grisham accepting his qualifying offer to return in 2026.
The Dodgers would be willing to give OF Kyle Tucker a lucrative deal for three or four years but are reluctant to give out a deal spanning six or seven years, The Athletic reports.
The Red Sox are seen as strong candidates for Ketel Marte compared to the Blue Jays because of their young starting pitching depth, Jon Morosi reports. The Diamondbacks have been known to be targeting young starters in any Marte talks.
The Tigers have agreed to a two-year, $19 million deal to bring back reliever Kyle Finnegan. Acquired from the Nationals at the July deadline, Finnegan impressed with a 1.50 ERA and 11.5 K/9 rate in 16 appearances with the Tigers, putting himself in line for save opportunities in 2026.
The Orioles and Nationals have had "steady communication" about SP MacKenzie Gore, whose name has been floated in trade rumors since the July deadline, Jon Morosi reports.
Tampa Bay's Brandon Lowe is among the names surfacing in trade talks for second basemen, and the chances of a deal this week are "increasing," Jon Morosi reports.
The market for Diamondbacks 2B Ketel Marte is "heating up," Jon Heyman reports, with the Red Sox, Mariners, Blue Jays, Phillies and Rays all believed to be in the mix for the All-Star.
The Red Sox have discussed a Corey Seager trade with the Rangers, the Boston Globe reports, though WEEI's Rob Bradford says the talks don't have momentum at the moment. Seager has been a superstar with the Rangers when healthy, but Texas is on a mission to shed salary this winter and the two-time World Series MVP still has six years remaining on his massive contract.
The Marlins are "engaged" in trade talks involving SP Edward Cabrera with numerous teams, Jon Heyman reports. Cabrera enjoyed a breakout season for Miami in 2025 and was a popular name leading up to the July deadline.
The Pirates have agreed to a one-year, $7.75 million deal with reliever Gregory Soto, who posted a 4.18 ERA and 3.42 FIP between the Orioles and Mets in 2025.
With Kyle Schwarber off the market, and Baltimore being one potential landing spot for him, Morosi reports that the Orioles have spoken with the camp of Kyle Tucker.
Orioles, Reds, Pirates made offers for Schwarber before Phillies reunion
Before Kyle Schwarber agreed to re-sign with the Phillies, Baltimore matched Philadelphia's offer of five years, $150 million, per Rosenthal. The Reds offered Schwarber a five-year deal "in the $125 million range," while the Pirates offered four years and $120 million.
Red Sox viewed as stronger candidate for Ketel Marte than Blue Jays
Per Jon Morosi, within the AL East, the Red Sox are viewed as a stronger trade candidate for star infielder Ketel Marte than the Blue Jays, because of Boston's depth of MLB-ready starters.
Scott Boras expects Pete Alonso's market to heat up
Speaking at the Winter Meetings, agent Scott Boras said he expects 1B Pete Alonso's market to pick up now that Kyle Schwarber has signed. Alonso has reportedly been in and out of the meetings to meet with teams, including the Red Sox and Orioles.
The Tigers have been floated as a potential Alex Bregman suitor, but they also have real interest in SS Ha-Seong Kim, according to the Detroit Free Press. Kim, a terrific defender, landed with the Rays last offseason but missed most of 2025 and finished the year with the Braves. After a healthy September, Kim opted out of his deal.
Mets could be reluctant to go beyond three years for Alonso
The Mets "may be hesitant to go more than three years" on a new deal for 1B Pete Alonso, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand reports, which could complicate the path to a reunion between the two sides. Alonso settled for a short deal last winter but is looking for long-term security this time around after a strong season at the plate.
The Angels are acquiring infielder Vaughn Grissom from the Red Sox, in exchange for OF prospect Isaiah Jackson. Grissom, Boston's one-for-one return for Chris Sale two years ago, struggled in a brief MLB stint in 2024 and spent all of 2025 in the minor leagues, posting a .783 OPS. 2026 will be Grissom's age-25 season.
The Padres and GM A.J. Preller are "shooting big" in trade talks and working on "multiple fronts" to put together significant deals, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
With the Mets' former closer, Edwin Diaz, off the market, New York is now viewed as a suitor for the new top available reliever, Robert Suarez. The Blue Jays are also in the mix, per Jon Morosi.
Former Mets closer Edwin Diaz has agreed to a deal with the Dodgers, according to The Athletic's Will Sammon, bolstering a bullpen that was a rare weakness for much of the regular season in 2025.
Diaz's deal is worth $69 million over three years, per Jeff Passan.
The Phillies have agreed to a five-year, $150 million deal to re-sign DH Kyle Schwarber, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. Schwarber, who was the runner-up for NL MVP in 2025, was also pursued by the Reds, Pirates, Orioles and Mets.
While the Red Sox are taking a look at a bevy of infielders, including Pete Alonso, Bo Bichette and Ketel Marte, a reunion with Alex Bregman remains Boston's "No. 1 target," according to The Athletic. A trade for Isaac Paredes could be a fallback option if a deal can't be reached with Bregman.
Scott Harris says he "doesn't believe in untouchable players" regarding Tarik Skubal
Harris answered a question about Tarik Skubal's trade status, as the executive said he wouldn't be doing his job if he didn't listen. Skubal has one year left on his contract, which could prompt Detroit to trade him before the season begins if the team gets a good deal.
Matz is a former starter who transitioned to the bullpen last season, and found success with the Red Sox late in the year, finishing the season with a 3.05 ERA between St. Louis and Boston. Topkin adds that the deal will span two years.
Brewers RP Trevor Megill drawing interest from Mets, Yankees
Megill was the best relievers on the Brewers last year, but Milwaukee is always exploring different ways to mix up its team. The Yankees have a reliever vacancy after losing Devin Williams to the Mets in free agency, but the Mets also still need to upgrade their bullpen.
According to Rome, no deal is close, but Houston's interest in Baz is real and could be the type of move that the team prefers. Baz is coming off a season where he made a career-high 31 starts for the Rays, but still pitched to a 4.87 ERA.
Yankees have checking in on Nationals SP MacKenzie Gore
Gore is one of several pitchers who could be traded, as the Nats look to build for the future. While Golden also reports the Red Sox and Padres explored a Gore trade at the trade deadline, he specifically names the Yankees as a team that has made a call in recent days.
Mets, Blue Jays, Dodgers among teams interested in Robert Suarez
Suarez is one of the top relievers on the market, and the Mets, Blue Jays and Dodgers are all teams that have shown interest in improving their bullpens. Those three teams have also been linked to top closer Edwin Diaz, which makes Suarez a potential fallback option.
Kyle Schwarber likely the next name to come off the board
Cotillo added that other teams may be waiting for Schwarber to sign before moving on to other players. While the Phillies are believed to be the favorite to retain the DH, but the Red Sox, Mets, Reds and Pirates have all been linked to Schwarber as well.
Diamondbacks targeting starters in Ketel Marte talks
The Diamondbacks are willing to listen on 2B Ketel Marte and are emphasizing MLB-ready starting pitchers in talks, but their asking price remains high, according to Jon Morosi. Marte has been one of the hottest names as the Winter Meetings get underway, indicating teams believe he can be had in a trade, and interested teams reportedly include the Red Sox, Blue Jays and Mariners.
The Orioles are in on free agent starter Ranger Suarez, Jon Heyman reports. Suarez is one of the top free agent arms available, and Baltimore has been connected to starters since the offseason began.
Free agent 1B Pete Alonso is heading to the Winter Meetings to meet with interested suitors, including the Red Sox and Orioles, according to the New York Post. Alonso lives a short drive away from Orlando, so he will meet in-person with interested teams.
Brian Cashman says Yankees are covered in 'most areas'
Yankees GM Brian Cashman said at the Winter Meetings that the organization is "open-minded" but doesn't have to do as much as last winter because of the talent on the roster. "We have really good players on this roster, and we are covered in most all areas that you need to be covered."
The Nationals are receiving heavy interest in SS CJ Abrams in trade talks and are open to dealing him, The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon report. Washington is also talking about deals centered on SP MacKenzie Gore as the new front office looks to shake up the organization.
The Blue Jays are also among teams talking to the Diamondbacks about 2B Ketel Marte, Jon Heyman reports. The Red Sox and Mariners were reported Sunday as potential suitors for Marte, though there doesn't appear to be much traction in talks yet, Heyman reports.
The Diamondbacks have agreed to a one-year, $7.5 million deal with pitcher Michael Soroka. Soroka split the 2025 season with the Nationals and Cubs, posting a 4.87 ERA and 4.16 FIP over 16 starts with Washington before an injury limited him to 8.1 strong innings with Chicago. Soroka could function as either a starter or reliever in Arizona.
Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte is in high demand this offseason, as a number of suitors have pursued the All-Star infielder. The Red Sox, Mariners, Pirates, Rays, Tigers and Jays are all listed as targets by New York Post's Jon Heyman.
One of the top arms available on the market, Valdez has been travelling from coast to coast, as it's reported he's visited Baltimore, New York and San Francisco. The 32-year-old lefty finished his eighth season in Houston last year with a .366 ERA.
The Pirates said they were looking to spend this offseason around Paul Skenes. How about Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber? Pittsburgh has reportedly put a four-year offer in for the free agent, while Red Sox, Cubs, Reds and others remain in the mix.
Mariners send prospect Harry Ford to D.C. for Jose Ferrer
The Mariners have acquire reliever Jose Ferrer from the Nationals, in exchange for catching prospect Harry Ford and pitching prospect Isaac Lyon. The 25-year-old Ferrer has unspectacular raw numbers as a major-leaguer, but a career 3.33 FIP, impressive walk rate and high velocity make him a potential high-leverage reliever for Seattle, while Ford is a consensus top-75 prospect in baseball and could be the Nationals' catcher of the future.
Despite July's firesale, the Minnesota Twins are not planning to trade Joe Ryan, Byron Buxton or Pablo Lopez this winter, The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reports. The Twins discussed a Ryan trade with the Boston Red Sox at the deadline but decided against dealing their young ace.
The Detroit Tigers remain "engaged" with teams on a potential Tarik Skubal trade, according to ESPN's Buster Olney, but they are still unsure about dealing him and have an "enormous" asking price. Skubal, the back-to-back reigning AL Cy Young Award winner, is set to be a free agent after the 2026 season and is reportedly far apart in extension talks with the Tigers.
MLB free agent signings and trades by team
Blue Jays
SP Dylan Cease (7yr/$210M)
SP Cody Ponce (3yr/$30M)
Orioles
OF Taylor Ward (trade)
RP Ryan Helsley (2yr/$28M)
1B Pete Alonso (5yr/$155M)
Rays
OF Cedric Mullins (1yr/$7M)
OF Jake Fraley (1yr/$3M)
P Steven Matz (2yr/$15M)
Red Sox
SP Sonny Gray (trade)
SP Johan Oviedo (trade)
Yankees
P Ryan Yarbrough (re-signed, 1yr/$2.5M)
Guardians
RP Colin Holderman (1yr/$1.5M)
Royals
Tigers
P Drew Anderson (1yr/$7M with $10M option for 2027)
Japanese standouts Tatsuya Imai and Kazuma Okamoto were also posted and are available to MLB teams, making for one of the strongest-ever free agent crops of Japanese talent in one offseason.
Azərbaycan Premyer Liqasında uğursuz mövsüm keçirən “Neftçi”nin baş məşqçisi vəzifəsinə ukraynalı mütəxəssis Yuri Vernidub təyin edilib.
Arena.az bu barədə paytaxt klubunun rəsmi saytına istinadən xəbər verir.
Bildirilir ki, ukraynalı mütəxəssislə 1,5 illik müqavilə imzalanıb.
Məşqçilik fəaliyyətinə 2001-ci ildə köməkçi məşqçi kimi başlamış, 2011-ci ildən etibarən isə baş məşqçi postunu tutan Vernidub vətənində “Metallurq” (Zaporojye), “Zarya”, “Krivbass”, Belarusda “Şaxtyor” (Soliqorsk), Moldovada “Şerif” klublarında çalışıb.
Yuri Vernidub müxtəlif illərdə “Zarya” və “Krivbass” ilə Ukrayna çempionatının bürünc mükafatçısı, “Şerif”lə 2 dəfə Moldova çempionu olub. “Şerif”i UEFA Çempionlar Liqasının, “Zarya”nı Avropa Liqasının qrup mərhələsinə yüksəldən, “Krivbass”ı 24 ildən sonra avrokuboklara çıxaran təcrübəli mütəxəssis 2016 və 2018-ci illərdə Ukraynada, 2021-ci ildə isə Moldovada ilin məşqçisi seçilib.
Qeyd edək ki, məşqçilər korpusunda Vernidubun köməkçiləri – Valeri Mixaylenko, Dmitro Kara-Mustafa, Vitali Vernidub və İqor Fokin yer alırlar.
Vitali Vernidub məhz Yuri Vernidubun oğludur. Hansı ki, veteran futbolçu bir müddət ölkəmizdə “Qəbələ”nin formasını geyinib.
The Renault 5 hits an all time Danish ranking record in November.
15,910 new cars hit Danish roads in November, a 6.5% year-on-year improvement. The year-to-date tally is now up 6.8% to 166,163. Strikingly, 6 of the Top 7 carmakers easily beat the market with double-digit gains. Volkswagen (+13.3%) is on top with 13.7% share vs. 16% year-to-date, followed by Skoda (+28.6%) and Audi (+61.6%). Mercedes (-6.2%) disappoints at #4 but BMW (+20%), Renault (+33.6%) and Cupra (+70.9%) all impress below. Further down, MG (+781.8%), Citroen (+313.6%) and Mazda (+100%) stand out with surreal gains. Tesla is down -49.3%.
Over in the models charts, the Soda Elroq continues to dominate, signing a 7th win in the past 8 months. This month it distances the VW ID.4 (+100.5%) and Audi Q4 e-Tron (+54.3%). Leader a year ago, the Skoda Enyaq (-37.1%) falls to #4, a ranking it also holds year-to-date. The new Renault 5 is back up 8 spots on October to reach a record 5th place, also hit last September. The VW ID.3 (+31.1%), Mercedes EQB (+71.5%) and Tesla Model 3 (+28.3%) ensure the Top 8 is entirely composed of BEVs. The BMW X1 (+1100%) and VW ID.Buzz (+130.2%) complete the Top 10 in spectacular fashion. The Tesla Model Y is off -74.1% to #23.
Toyota Corolla sales are up 85.8% year-on-year in November.
21,317 new cars found a buyer in Czechia in November, a +3.3% year-on-year improvement. Year-to-date volumes are up 6.2% to 227,052. Local behemoth Skoda (+3%) matches its home market to 33.8% share, slightly below the 34.4% it commands year-to-date. Hyundai (+3.1%) and Volkswagen (-2.1%) follow, while Toyota (+17.8%), Dacia (+15.9%) and Renault (+12.6%) all manage stellar results below. Further down, Cupra (+124.3%) stands out, with Citroen (+64.9%), Opel (+58%), Volvo (+25.7%), Peugeot (+18.9%) and BMW (+10.2%) also solid. Newcomer Jaecoo stays at #19 with 1.1% share.
Model-wise, the Top 6 is 100% Skoda as is also the case year-to-date. The Octavia (+3.2%) easily keeps the lead at 6.6% share, albeit well below its YTD level of 7.5%. The Karoq (+39.7%) surges year-on-year to remain in 2nd place with 5.2% of its home market. The Kamiq (+14.6%) is also strong at #3, followed by the a shy Kodiaq (+0.8%) and freefalling Fabia (-32.1%) and Scala (-15.9%). The Toyota Corolla (+85.8%) is the best of the rest at #8 ahead of the Hyundai i30 (+19.2%), with the Skoda Superb (+4.3%) and Kia Ceed (-30%) rounding out the Top 10. The Dacia Bigster is the best-selling recent launch at #13 above the Skoda Elroq (#14) and Jaecoo 7 (#19).
Bir müddət öncə Samir Abasovu istefaya göndərmiş “Neftçi”nin yeni baş məşqçisi ukraynalı futbol mütəxəssisi Yuri Vernidub olacaq.
Arena.az xəbər verir ki, “Neftçi” hazırda Azərbaycan Premyer Liqasının 14-cü turu çərçivəsində “Sabah”la qarşılaşır.
“Masazır Arena”da keçirilən görüşü izləyənlər arasında Yuri Vernidub da var. “Neftçi” ilə razılığa gəlmiş ukraynalı mütəxəssis qəbul edəcəyi komandanın durumunu canlı izləyir. “Ağ-qaralar”ın yeni baş məşqçisinin təyinatı yaxın günlərdə açıqlanacaq.
Xatırladaq ki, Yuri Vernidub bir neçə il öncə də bu stadionda matç izləyib. O zaman “Sabah”la müqavilə bağlamaq üçün Bakıya gəlmiş mütəxəssislə razılıq əldə edilməmişdi. Amma bu dəfə onun “Neftçi”dən imtina etməsi inandırıcı görünmür.
Vernidub son olaraq Ukraynanın “Krivbass” komandasını (Krivoy Roq) çalışdırıb. O, əvvəllər “Şerif” (Tiraspol”), “Şaxtyor” (Soliqorsk), “Zarya” (Luqansk) kimi komandalarda da baş məşqçi olub.
Black Forest Labs has announced the closing of its $300 million Series B funding round, valuing the company at $3.25 billion post-money. Founded just last year, the Freiburg and San Francisco–based startup has quickly emerged as a leader in frontier models for pixels, building systems that go beyond traditional image generation. Its mission is to create what cameras cannot capture—tools that understand intent rather than simply executing prompts, enabling imagination to become reality for enterprises and independent creators alike.
Millions of users are already engaging with Black Forest Labs’ FLUX models, which have become the most popular open-source image models on Hugging Face. On the enterprise side, adoption is strong across platforms such as Fal.ai, Replicate, and TogetherAI, while industry giants including Adobe, Canva, Meta, and Microsoft are integrating the models to power new creative experiences. These achievements underscore the company’s rapid ascent in the generative AI ecosystem.
The Series B round was co-led by Salesforce Ventures and Anjney Midha (AMP), with participation from Temasek, Bain Capital Ventures, Air Street Capital, Visionaries Club, Canva, and Figma Ventures. Existing partners—including a16z, NVIDIA, Northzone, Creandum, Earlybird VC, BroadLight Capital, and General Catalyst—also deepened their commitments. This substantial investment will accelerate research and development, enabling Black Forest Labs to advance toward models that unify perception, generation, memory, and reasoning, laying the foundation for true visual intelligence.
The company’s compact but highly skilled team includes pioneers behind latent diffusion, Stable Diffusion, and FLUX, giving it a unique edge in pushing the boundaries of generative AI. With headquarters in Freiburg and San Francisco, Black Forest Labs is expanding its workforce to support global ambitions. The funding will be directed toward scaling product innovation, strengthening enterprise adoption, and building infrastructure capable of supporting the next generation of AI-driven creativity.
Looking ahead, Black Forest Labs aims to transform how humans interact with pixels by creating systems that anticipate intent and deliver imagination at scale. With strong investor backing and a growing ecosystem of partners, the company is positioning itself as a global leader in visual intelligence, driving the future of creativity from concept to reality.
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