European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen at her State of the Union address on Wednesday (16 September) will reportedly announce new migrant-busting plans — possibly even allowing EU states to suspend asylum whenever a large number of people arrive at a border. If true, it would likely be »»»

Poland recorded a current account deficit of PLN 10.4 bln in July 2026, according to the National Bank of Poland. Exports rose 12% y/y to PLN 135.5 bln, while imports increased 14.3% to PLN 143.5 bln, producing an PLN 8.0 bln goods deficit. Computer equipment remained the strongest export category,»»»

Lapse detected only after they had boarded Munich-bound flight without immigration checks Dubai: Three Italian nationals managed to fly out of India from Delhi airport without undergoing mandatory immigration clearance after a series of passenger-handling failures allowed them to move from a domest»»»

The United States begins G20 meetings in Houston on Monday promoting “energy abundance” as President Donald Trump’s war against Iran disrupts global fuel markets. Delegations from major economies, including China, India, Japan and Germany, will attend alongside oil producers Canada and Saudi Arabia»»»

800hp Ferrari joins Dubai Police fleet in fifth Mansory collaboration Dubai: The high-performance patrol car, unveiled during the first day of Arabian Travel Market at Dubai World Trade Centre, produces up to 800 horsepower, accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in 2.8 seconds and has a top speed of 345km/»»»

Hungary and Germany have agreed on closer political, economic and diplomatic cooperation, while Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s November visit to Berlin is already being prepared. Budapest and Berlin seek to strengthen ties Hungary and Germany are preparing to open a new chapter in their bilateral re»»»

The program includes key events, thematic sessions and discussions with leading Russian and foreign cultural figures, representatives of state authorities, and the professional and expert community. Russia's Roscongress Foundation will organize the XII St. Petersburg International United Cultures F»»»

Montreal, Canada: Prime Minister Mark Carney calls Canada "the most European of non-European countries," and while formal EU membership may be tricky, he is pursuing unprecedented closeness with the bloc to reduce dependence on a hostile United States. Carney heads to Strasbourg, France, this week,»»»

According to an analysis conducted by Global Payments, the world’s largest payment processor, between July and August 2026, the value of transactions made at the company’s terminals in Romania with cards issued abroad, increased by 63% compared to last summer, reaching almost a quarter of a billion»»»

Berlin: The United States secured a record-extending 12th FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup title after defeating France 97-79 in the final in Berlin on Sunday. The USA delivered a dominant second-half performance to overcome a spirited French side and claim another Women’s Basketball World Cup cha»»»

Nikkhil on Revolutionaries, patriotism & why he refuses to separate politics from art For a filmmaker who gave us Kal Ho Naa Ho, Nikkhil Advani has certainly kept audiences guessing. His filmography has swung from romance and family drama to terrorism, war, history, patriotism and social injustice.»»»

New York, USA: Alexander Zverev held off Ben Shelton to win the US Open on Sunday, capturing the second Grand Slam of his career just months after winning the French Open. The top-seeded German ruthlessly snuffed out a late surge by Shelton to triumph 6-3, 7-6 (7/2), 5-7, 6-2, crushing the eighth s»»»

d.velop Eastern Europe expands the local company’s mandate to include commercial development in the Romanian market. Established in early 2025 as a specialized unit of the d.velop group, the organization contributes directly to product development, architecture, technical decisions, and innovation »»»

An inventory check will be carried out on every voting machine to be used in the elections, Central Election Commission (CEC) Spokesperson Stoyanka Balova-Tsvetkova said in an interview with bTV here on Monday, commenting the upcoming October 25 presidential elections. “On the recommendation of the»»»

President Nicusor Dan discussed the European Union's future budget, strengthening NATO's Eastern Flank, defence industry cooperation and the EU enlargement process with German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Sunday, during a meeting in Rovaniemi on the sidelines of the European Summit on the A»»»

An interagency commission under the Center for Employment of Citizens Abroad has reviewed the status of five recruitment agencies that send Kyrgyz citizens to work in Serbia, Germany, Poland and Russia. According to the center, Human Capital LLC has received a permit to arrange employment for citiz»»»

Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) is set to expand the international scope of Ecomondo in 2026, with the 29th edition of the green, blue and circular economy event scheduled to take place from 3 to 6 November at the Rimini Expo Centre in Italy. The 2026 edition will introduce a revamped exhibition lay»»»

A look back at some of the week's key news stories and the most striking images, from commemorations marking 25 years since the 9/11 attacks to the breakthrough win for Germany's far-right AfD party and the lightening offensive that has left Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels in control of the count»»»

Tens of thousands of people marched in around 20 cities across Germany to protest the rise of the far right after the AfD's historic victory in the Saxony-Anhalt state election. Demonstrators said they were defending democracy as mainstream parties continue to rule out governing with the AfD.»»»

Abu Dhabi, Bayer to explore desert crop trials and wider access to advanced therapies Dubai: Abu Dhabi Investment Office and Bayer will explore cooperation on desert crop trials, advanced therapies and healthcare access under a new agreement aimed at expanding work across life sciences and food sec»»»

ADNOC, XRG and Masdar expand German partnerships across LNG, wind and technology Abu Dhabi: ADNOC, XRG and Masdar have signed a series of agreements with German companies that could enable more than €5 billion of investment across energy, industry and advanced technology, expanding cooperation in L»»»

ECI and Euler Hermes open talks on reinsurance for UAE-Germany export projects Dubai: UAE exporters could get greater support in managing the financial risks of international projects under a new cooperation framework signed between Etihad Credit Insurance and Germany’s Euler Hermes. Sign up for ou»»»

About 150,000 demonstrators took to the streets in around 20 cities across Germany on Saturday against the far-right AfD, after the party scored a crushing victory in a state election last week. The Alternative for Germany (AfD) topped the vote in the eastern region of Saxony-Anhalt, and is no»»»

Tunis,12 sept. (TAP)- Two daily cargo flights were launched Friday between Enfidha-Hammamet International Airport and the airpoirts of Hahn (HHN) in Germany and Wroclaw (WRO) in Poland.Both are operated by the European Polish cargo airline...»»»

Exhibitors from 95 countries, 1,500 events, Balkan Culture as Guest of Honour Thirty-five years have passed since the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair was first launched at the Cultural Foundation, evolving today into one of the leading cultural and knowledge platforms on the international book-fa»»»

Airlines are restoring some routes, but major international carriers remain suspended Dubai: UAE travellers face another weekend of mixed flight operations as some delays and cancellations were recorded at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport and Dubai International Airport, while airlines conti»»»

Berlin, Sept. 12 (SANA) The United Arab Emirates and Germany stressed on Friday the importance of preserving Syria’s unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity. In a joint statement issued on the occasion of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to Germany and published by the »»»

Kyrgyzstan will use a software system developed by German company EMPIC GmbH to oversee flight safety, the State Civil Aviation Agency reported. The system has been successfully tested. Agency head Daniyar Bostonov and EMPIC GmbH Managing Director Joerg Kottenbrink signed the relevant agreement. Th»»»

Toronto, Canada: Tiberiu Useriu purged the demons of a violent childhood and a youth marked by crime through grueling races over ice and snow. After nearly a decade in prison, the Romanian sought redemption on some of the world's most extreme routes. His story is portrayed in the documentary "The U»»»

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has filed a criminal complaint against German Chancellor Friedrich Merz after he claimed that the right-wing party is calling for ethnic cleansing. Merz made the remark in a heated parliamentary debate following the AfD’s resounding victory in the regional election»»»

A Polish MEP has taken an axe to a memorial honoring Nazi-linked Ukrainian nationalist paramilitaries responsible for massacring Polish civilians during World War II. In a video posted on X on Thursday, Grzegorz Braun can be seen repeatedly striking a stone obelisk in Bialystok, near Poland’s borde»»»

"European strategic autonomy" is a buzz phrase in Brussels and in EU capitals these days. What does it mean for space policy? That was one of the central points that we raised with the Prime Minister of Luxembourg, Luc Frieden, during his visit to Paris for the International Space Summit hosted by »»»

Sheikh Mohamed departs Munich following a multi-day state visit to Germany Munich: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today departed Munich at the conclusion of a multi-day state visit to the Federal Republic of Germany.»»»

More than 300 medical professionals are taking part in the seventh Ruse Interventional Days, which opened in the northern Bulgarian city on Friday and will continue until September 13, the organizers said. The three-day forum brings together Bulgarian specialists and guests from Spain, Italy, Germa»»»

Talks focus on investment, technology, energy and opportunities created by new agreements Berlin: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with German business leaders and company executives as part of his state visit to the Federal Republic of Germany. During the meeting, »»»

UAE President pledges full support for Emirati scholars pursuing studies in Germany Berlin: As part of his state visit to the Federal Republic of Germany, UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with a number of UAE students studying at universities in the country. During »»»

Meeting underscores enduring partnership and shared vision between nations Berlin: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Her Excellency Angela Merkel, former Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, as part of his state visit to the country. During the meeting»»»

Paris: France is facing increasing economic and financial pressures, amid a drop in economic growth forecasts and rising borrowing costs, at the same time as the government needs to take tough measures to reduce the budget deficit and secure financial resources. Roland Lescure, the French Minister »»»

BusinessWhy are European banks moving gold out of United States?Arthur SullivanThe Netherlands and France have moved their gold out of US vaults. Part of the reason is fears about the reliability of the US, but equally important is the need to keep gold closer to home in the event of a crisis. http»»»

Business leaders explored investment opportunities and sustainable partnerships in Munich Munich: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today attended the Germany-UAE Business Forum in Munich as part of His Highness’ state visit to the Federal Republic of Germany. The forum »»»

The latest surge in oil prices is putting pressure on economies across Europe, but the impact varies significantly from one country to another. Bulgaria is not among the EU’s biggest oil importers, yet it is one of the countries most exposed to external energy shocks. In 2025, its net trade deficit»»»

The gesture reflected close bond between UAE leadership and citizens receiving care abroad Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent personal messages of recovery to a number of Emirati patients receiving medical treatment and care in hospitals and health centres»»»

For decades, German foreign policy rested on a simple assumption: Germany belonged politically to the West, and its relations with the rest of the world would be conducted largely within that framework. The AfD is challenging that assumption. Its approach to China is one of the clearest tells. Beij»»»

Airline to enhance connectivity across network, expansion of Starlink to 340 flights a day Dubai: Qatar Airways announced Friday it will operate more than 186 weekly flights across more than 170 destinations this winter, as the airline expands connectivity across Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, the A»»»

American actress and producer Kat Graham, Lady Amelia Spencer Mallett, Lady Eliza Spencer and model and digital creator Dina Sae, are among the international guests attending the third edition of the Singureni Manor Polo Cup. The event will take place from 25 to 27 September 2026 at Singureni Manor»»»

Doha, Qatar: At a special event held yesterday at the Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin, Chairperson of Qatar Museums, H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, announced the creation of Doha Pavilion: Gerhard Richter, a new permanent, site-specific structure conceived by the world-renow»»»

Air France suspends Dubai flights until September 15 as regional airspace risks persist Dubai: Multiple flight delays were recorded at UAE airports this morning, while several UAE and international carriers continue to operate with cancellations, reduced services or schedule changes. Etihad reporte»»»

BusinessWhy are European banks moving their gold out of the US?Arthur SullivanThe Netherlands and France have moved their gold out of US vaults. Part of the reason is fear over US reliability, but equally important is the need to have their gold closer to home in the event of a crisis. https://p.dw»»»

The eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt could face an EU funding freeze after the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) scored a landslide victory in regional elections last week, German broadcaster ARD has reported. The party, which won 43.8% of the vote, has long challenged Berlin and Brusse»»»

As UAE President visits Germany, meet a cultural ambassador between two nations, aged 64 Dubai: As the UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks in Berlin this week, one Dubai-based artist is a living symbol of the friendship being celebrated between the two nations. »»»