Actmedia 7m

Interim PM Bolojan on risk of Romania being downgraded to

Acting prime minister Ilie Bolojan said on Tuesday evening that the risk of Romania being downgraded to "junk" status by credit rating agencies depends on whether the country remains on the agreed fiscal path, which is clearly aimed at reducing the budget deficit."Given the current situation, there»»»

The Peninsula 7m

Rawabi Hypermarket launches Ahlan Rewards Club Shop & Win Campaign with exclusive member benefits

Doha, Qatar: Rawabi Hypermarket has announced the launch of its Ahlan Rewards Club – Shop, Earn & Win Campaign, starting on July 1. The campaign has been designed to reward loyal customers with exclusive shopping privileges, exciting rewards, and an enhanced shopping experience through Rawabi’s fla»»»

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The Peninsula 8m

Aman Centre launches ‘Learn with Aman’ initiative

Doha, Qatar: The Social Protection and Rehabilitation Center (Aman), one of the centers operating under the Qatar Foundation for Social Work, has launched the “Learn with Aman” initiative to provide educational support for children benefiting from its services, as part of its summer awareness progr»»»

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The Peninsula 8m

PHCC organises oral health awareness event

Doha, Qatar: The Oral Health Promotion and Prevention Department, in collaboration with the Health Education Department at the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC), organised an oral health awareness event and dental screening initiative for Qatar Rail employees. The event was held as part of the»»»

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The Peninsula 20m

Dukhan Bank wins ‘Best Business Card Offering in MENA 2026’ at MEED MENA Banking Excellence Awards

Doha, Qatar: Dukhan Bank has been named winner of the “Best Business Card Offering in MENA 2026” award by MEED as part of the MENA Banking Excellence Awards 2026 for Retail, Digital & SME. The recognition highlights Dukhan Bank’s continued progress in delivering customer-focused, Sharia-compliant b»»»

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Arab News 22m

International investors deploy $5.3bn into Saudi Arabia’s private markets in 2025

RIYADH: Foreign private capital investment in Saudi Arabia’s private markets reached SR20 billion ($5.3 billion) in 2025, accounting for about 60 percent of the Kingdom’s total private capital investment and underscoring the continued expansion of the country’s private capital ecosystem. This was h»»»

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Arab News 23m

‘A Matter of Life & Death’ tackles generational trauma, obsession, and grief 

DUBAI: “Dark comedy is my favorite genre,” says Saudi actress and writer Sarah Taibah. “So many comedy films are just silly jokes and nothing is serious, and so many Arabic dramas we watch are so much cheating, and weeping on the floor, and so much sadness. But what I like about dark comedy is that»»»

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Arab News 23m

Saudi CMA opens applications for first commodity exchange license 

RIYADH: The Capital Market Authority has announced the commencement of receiving applications for authorization to carry out commodity exchange activities in the Saudi Market for a period of 123 days, starting on July 1 and ending on Oct. 31. Through the opening of the application window, the CMA a»»»

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Arab News 23m

Saudi cinema pioneer Haifaa Al-Mansour accepts special award at Saudi Film Festival 

DHAHRAN: Acclaimed Saudi cinema pioneer Haifaa Al-Mansour took to the stage at the Saudi Film Festival on Wednesday night to accept a special award, praising the “Herculean efforts” of the Kingdom’s Cinema Association. “This honor means a lot to me — not only because it is a Saudi festival that cel»»»

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France24 25m

Russia conducts deadly missile, drone strikes on Kyiv after Zelensky warns of ‘massive attack’

Russian missile and drone strikes hit Kyiv early Thursday, sparking fires, killing 13 people and injuring dozens, Ukrainian officials said, after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Moscow was preparing a "massive attack".  Russian missile and drone strikes rocked Kyiv early Thursday, kil»»»

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Novinite 27m

Search Continues for Missing 11-Year-Old in Bulgaria as Sister Warns: "He Has a Knife"Opinions

The search for 11-year-old Natalia Slavova Asenova from the village of Konstantinovo continues today as police, local authorities, and volunteers intensified efforts to locate the missing child, who disappeared on June 30. According to the Ministry of Interior, the girl is believed to be with »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 30m

Assen Medjidiev Elected Deputy Governor of National Health Insurance Fund

Parliament on Thursday elected Assen Medjidiev as Deputy Governor of the National Health Insurance Fund for a term ending on November 30, 2028. He was nominated for the position by Progressive Bulgaria on June 16. His nomination was approved with 147 votes in favor, 58 against, and no abstentions. »»»

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The Peninsula 32m

Franklin Templeton expands Middle East presence with Qatar office

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a leading onshore financial and business centre, announced that Franklin Templeton is expanding its presence in the Middle East through the establishment of its Qatar entity, Franklin Templeton Investments QFC LLC. Following initial authorisation from »»»

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Novinite 32m

Bulgaria Records Second-Highest Inflation in Eurozone as Prices Ease Across EUOpinions

Eurozone inflation eased further in June, falling to 2.8% from 3.2% in May, according to preliminary Eurostat data. The reading came in below market expectations of 3.0% and marked the lowest level since March. In Bulgaria, annual harmonized inflation also declined, dropping to 5.3% from 6.3% in th»»»

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Novinite 32m

Bulgaria Converts 94% of Lev Supply Into Euro as Cash Transition Enters New PhaseOpinions

On June 30, 2026, the six-month window for free conversion of levs into euros through commercial banks officially ended, marking a key phase in Bulgaria’s currency transition process. According to data released by the Bulgarian National Bank, a total of 29.4 billion leva had been exchanged into eur»»»

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BNE 33m

Monaco bombing reveals Ukraine as European scam call centre hub

Ukraine has become a European hub for multimillion dollar online scamming call centres. The attempted murder of Ukrainian businessman Vadym Iermolaiev in Monaco on June 28 is likely to be connected to his illegal call centre operations based in his home town of Dnipro in Ukraine, say experts, beyon»»»

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Sputnik 35m

Russian Embassy in Sweden Says Subjected to Another Drone Attack

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Embassy in Sweden said on Thursday that it had been once again attacked by drones, with one dropping paint and another dropping an imitation of an improvised explosive device near the diplomatic mission. "On July 2 ...the Russian Embassy in Sweden was once again attac»»»

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Arabfinance 38m

PRE Group's Q1 2026 consolidated profits soar 337.7% YoY Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: Pioneers Properties for Urban Development (PRE Group) reported a 337.73% year-on-year (YoY) increase in consolidated net profit after tax and attributable to the parent company during the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, according to its financial statements submitted to the Egyptian Excha»»»

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Al Manar 40m

Israeli occupation forces storm the town of Kafr Aqab, north of occupied Jerusalem - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces storm the town of Kafr Aqab, north of occupied Jerusalem 02-07-2026 09:02 AM Latest News Urgent News New Escalati»»»

Naharnet 42m

Iran chief negotiator calls to avenge Khamenei death with massive funeral turnout

Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf called on Thursday for massive turnout at Ali Khamenei's funeral to avenge the supreme leader's death in U.S.-Israeli strikes at the start of the war. "I invite all the Iranian people... to write a glorious page in the history of Islamic Iran through»»»

The Peninsula 44m

Advanced technology boosts Qatar’s marine safety, port operations

Doha, Qatar: Advanced technology and modern operational capabilities are enabling Mwani Qatar to further strengthen marine safety and streamline port operations, with the organisation delivering a comprehensive range of services designed to ensure the safe and efficient movement of vessels througho»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 47m

Revolut launches Hungarian bank accounts

Revolut Bank, one of the leading digital banks in Hungary and across the European Economic Area, today announced the successful completion of the migration of more than 2 million eligible Hungarian retail customers to the local branch and can now access Revolut’s Hungarian bank accounts. As part of»»»

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Gulf News 47m

Up to 90 per cent off across 100 brands: Where to shop for Dubai's 12-hour sale today

Dubai: If you have had your eye on something, today is the day to grab it. Dubai's big summer shopping season has kicked off with a 12-hour flash sale, and it is on right now until 10pm tonight. Running today, Thursday 2 July from 10am to 10pm, the sale brings discounts of up to 90 per cent across »»»

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Gulf News 47m

Etihad Rail rules revealed: What you can and can't bring onboard

As the UAE ushers in a new chapter in modern transportation, Etihad Rail has unveiled a comprehensive set of travel regulations outlining what passengers are permitted—and prohibited—from bringing aboard its trains, alongside guidelines governing passenger conduct, child travel, pets, luggage, tick»»»

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Naharnet 54m

Palestinians face uncertain future as Gaza marks 1,000 days of war

It's the 1,000th day of war since a Hamas-led attack on Israel that sparked the war in Gaza. Other conflicts have emerged in the region, and fragile ceasefires show scars of persistent attacks. Both Israelis and Palestinians are weary of the strain. The fate of over 2 million Palestinians in Gaza, »»»

Naharnet 54m

US and Iran hold separate meetings in Qatar and agree to continue discussions

U.S. and Iranian negotiators met separately on Wednesday with Qatari and Pakistani mediators, with "positive progress made," and they agreed to continue discussions, host Qatar said. The next meeting will be scheduled "at the earliest possible time" after the funeral of Iran's previous supreme lead»»»

Al Manar 55m

Hormuz Is Defined Under Iran’s Command, Not CENTCOM’s: Tehran Dismisses US-Led Bahrain Summit

Iran has firmly rejected a US-led military security summit hosted in Bahrain, with a senior diplomat declaring that the strategic Strait of Hormuz falls exclusively under Tehran’s operational purview not that of Washington’s regional military headquarters. Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran’s deputy foreign m»»»

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The Peninsula 56m

QSL unveils official ball for new season

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stars League (QSL) has announced the official ball that will be used during the new 2026-2027 football season, provided by Adidas (the official match ball partner). The ball’s design was a collaboration between QSL and Adidas, a global leader in the design and manufacture of »»»

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Naharnet 56m

Crypto, real estate, watches: How Trump made over $1 billion last year

The real estate mogul has become the billion-dollar crypto man. President Donald Trump's latest financial disclosure report showed he took in about $1.2 billion last year from various crypto holdings, overshadowing a real estate business that brought him fame and helped propel him to the nation's t»»»

UPI 58m

FBI says some Nancy Guthrie ransom notes not legitimate - UPI.com

Authorities have been investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, who was reported missing Feb. 1, as a kidnapping and ransom case. File Photo courtesy Pima County Sheriff's Department/UPI July 2 (UPI) -- Federal authorities said that some of the ransom notes they have received over the cours»»»

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Sputnik 59m

Russia Welcomes US Push to Steer G20 Back to Core Principles

Russia views the start of the US rotating presidency in the G20 as encouraging, but the main work still lies ahead, Denis Agafonov, Kremlin aide and Russian sherpa of the G20, stressed. Agafonov also underscored that Russia welcomes the G20 agenda's focus on economic issues under the US presidency.»»»

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Sputnik 59m

China Successfully Launches Haiyang-2E Ocean Observation Satellite

BEIJING (Sputnik) - China successfully launched the new Haiyang-2E ocean observation satellite into a preset orbit using the Chang Zheng 4B launch vehicle on Thursday, the China Space Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) announced. "On July 2 … the Chang Zheng 4B launch vehicle launched from t»»»

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Naharnet 60m

Salam says framework agreement should lead to Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Wednesday defended the framework agreement that Lebanon has signed with Israel, saying that if it gets implemented, it should lead to an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon. It would also "allow our displaced people to return to their villages and homes in a safe and digni»»»

Arab News 60m

Taiwan needs a ‘hornet’s nest’ of drones to deter conflict, US diplomat says

TAICHUNG: Taiwan ​needs a “hornet’s nest” of drones to help deter conflict and provide security, the top US diplomat to the democratically governed island said on Thursday. The United States, Taiwan’s most important international backer and arms supplier despite the lack of formal diplomatic ties, »»»

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Arab News 60m

Recipes for Success: Chef Vladimir Mukhin talks discipline, disrespect, and Dali 

DUBAI: Vladimir Mukhin is a fifth-generation chef who has earned global recognition for reinterpreting Russian cuisine on the world stage. Born in Essentuki, Russia, he began his kitchen career at 12 in his father’s restaurant. He went on to study catering technology at the Plekhanov Russian Univer»»»

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Middle East Observer 1h

Egypt Secures $300m Chinese Investment to Deepen Automotive Supply Chain

CAIRO — Egypt has secured a US$300 million Chinese investment in automotive tyre reinforcement materials as Cairo accelerates efforts to build a vertically integrated manufacturing base capable of serving regional and global export markets through the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE). Prime Minist»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Everyone's talking 'ceasefire.' But what does it really mean?

A ceasefire sounds straightforward: Fighting stops. Negotiations ensue. Ordinary citizens get a break from fighting — and some time to rebuild. That's not what's happening in the volatile Mideast, where ongoing fighting still resembles a war long after ceasefire agreements were announced and Presid»»»

The Peninsula 1h

Last dance? Ronaldo and Modric face another World Cup chapter

Doha, Qatar: Every FIFA World Cup creates new heroes, but it also signals the end of an era for others. When Portugal and Croatia meet in the Round of 32, the spotlight will once again fall on Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric. Two of football’s greatest players have defined a generation, and this »»»

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Sputnik 1h

Russia Hits Kiev-Based Company Producing Control Systems for Flamingo Missiles - MoD

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces struck a plant in Kiev that produces control systems for Flamingo and Fire Point missiles during a massive attack, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. "[Targets] hit in the city of Kiev: Radionix, an aggregate and component enterprise of the ra»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Russia's FSB Says Detained 2 Ukranian Agents for Passing on Data on Crimean Bridge

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Thursday that it had detained two Kiev agents in Crimea for transmitting information about Russian armed forces facilities and the Crimean Bridge railway connection. "The Federal Security Service of Russia detained Russian citize»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE summer camps 2026: What Dh125 to Dh5,000 really buys for children

Every year, he does a little countdown. Dubai-based Safia Youssef’s 10-year-old loves a football summer camp more than he loves home, she says. “He waits to register. He enjoys it so much, because he has made more friends at camp than he made in school,” she says. He comes home with such a beaming »»»

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Actmedia 1h

Analysis: Romania has domestic oil and gas production, but remains dependent on international markets

Romania has domestic oil and gas production, refining capacity and port infrastructure, but remains dependent on crude oil imports and developments on international energy markets, according to an analysis conducted by EY Romania."The escalation of the conflict in the Middle East at the end of Febr»»»

Actmedia 1h

Electrica draws non-reimbursable funds of 4.9 million lei for energy storage at Vulturu

Electrica has drawn non-reimbursable European financing of almost 4.9 million lei, through the Modernization Fund, for the construction of a storage capacity at CEF Vulturu, the company informed in a press release sent to the Bucharest Stock Exchange on Friday."Electrica announces to shareholders a»»»

Actmedia 1h

Romania signs tripartite energy-storage agreement at EU Energy ministers' meeting

Secretary of State with the Energy Ministry Cristian Busoi signed on Friday in Luxembourg the tripartite agreement on energy storage at the meeting of EU Energy ministers."Today I signed, together with the energy ministers of the EU member states, the tripartite agreement on energy storage. This se»»»

Actmedia 1h

Analysis: Romania has domestic oil and gas production, but remains dependent on international markets

Romania has domestic oil and gas production, refining capacity and port infrastructure, but remains dependent on crude oil imports and developments on international energy markets, according to an analysis conducted by EY Romania."The escalation of the conflict in the Middle East at the end of Febr»»»

Actmedia 1h

First shipment of photovoltaic panels for four solar parks arrives in Romania

The first shipment of photovoltaic panels - part of a total of around 800,000 panels destined for four solar parks with a combined installed capacity of approximately 550 MW, currently under construction in Isalnita, Tismana and Rovinari - has arrived in Romania, OMV Petrom announced in a statement»»»

Actmedia 1h

Average tariff for natural gas distribution set to drop 7.1% as of 1 July

The weighted average tariff for natural gas distribution is set to drop 7.1% as of 1 July under the package of regulated tariffs for Romania's 27 licensed gas distribution operators, approved by the Regulatory Committee of the National Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE) on 16 June.According to an A»»»

Actmedia 1h

Fuel price increases in Romania are not driven solely by taxes or international costs

Romania's fuel market does not operate uniformly, and price increases are not determined solely by taxes or international costs, as there is commercial room for manoeuvre that each operator chooses to use differently, according to an analysis published by the Intelligent Energy Association (AEI)."Y»»»

The Peninsula 1h

Doha Historical Dictionary signs MoU with Turkish University to advance Arabic language research

Gaziantep: The Doha Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language has signed a memorandum of understanding with Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University to strengthen academic research in Arabic language studies and expand the use of digital linguistic resources in higher education. The agr»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Ministry of Municipality concludes training programme for UDST students

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality, represented by the Mechanical Equipment Department, in cooperation with the Training Department, concluded the training programme for students of the College of Mechanical Engineering at University of Doha for Science and Technology, which aimed to provide»»»

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