Danish conscripts deployed to Greenland amid Trump threats
Denmark has deployed a batch of fresh military conscripts to Greenland for the first time in modern history, as Copenhagen seeks to assert its control over the Arctic territory in response to threats of annexation from US President Donald Trump. Around 100 conscripts from the Schleswig Infantry Reg»»»
Bulgaria’s Inflation Slows to 4.4% in July, Still Among EU’s HighestOpinions
Consumer prices rose by 0.6% in a single month Annual inflation in Bulgaria continued to slow in July but remained among the highest in the European Union, according to final data from Eurostat. The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) increased by 4.4% year-on-year, above Eurostat’s earlier »»»
Gold prices stable in Syria as global bullion prices rebound
Damascus, Aug. 19 (SANA) Gold prices remained stable in the Syrian market Wednesday, while global bullion prices rebounded as the US dollar and global bond yields eased. According to a bulletin issued by the General Authority for Precious Metals Management, the price of 21-karat gold stood at SYP 1»»»
Belgian wildfire ‘encircled’ but situation still ‘complicated’
MALMEDY, Belgium: Firefighters managed overnight to fully surround Belgium’s largest wildfire in a century, but the situation on the ground “remains complicated” with crews battling several new flare-ups, authorities said Wednesday. Crisis cell spokesman Tony Hosmans said the fire raging in the Hig»»»
Car imports from China to Kyrgyzstan increase 2.6-fold in a year - | 24.KG
In January—June 2026, imports of passenger cars into Kyrgyzstan increased by 36.5 percent compared with the same period last year. A total of 78,375 vehicles worth more than $680 million were imported. Data from the National Statistical Committee say. Where does Kyrgyzstan buy most cars? China acco»»»
Another Suspect in Nord Stream Blast Case Detained in Croatia — German Prosecutor's Office
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - German Federal Prosecutor's Office said on Wednesday it detained another suspect in connection with Nord Stream pipeline blast case. "This morning (August 19, 2026), the German Federal Prosecutor's Office, acting on the basis of a European arrest warrant issued by the investigati»»»
Air Arabia expands Germany network with new daily flights from Sharjah from December
Dubai: UAE travellers will get another direct option to Germany from December, with Air Arabia launching daily non-stop flights between Sharjah and Frankfurt from December 15, 2026. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click hereThe new service will connect Sharj»»»
Bayern’s Musiala reveals ‘neurological disorder’ after on-field collapse
Berlin: Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala said he is suffering from a neurological disorder after a second on-field collapse in three days yesterday. The 23-year-old Germany international fell to the turf just minutes after coming on late in a pre-season friendly at Heidenheim. A similar incid»»»
Gas Reserves in Three EU Countries at Historic Lows - Statistics
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Natural gas reserves in underground storage facilities in Germany, the Netherlands and Croatia have reached record lows for this time of year, while in four other countries gas storage levels are at their lowest since 2017-2018, according to data from Gas Infrastructure Europe (G»»»
Andaz Doha hotel appoints Dominik Strobel as new GM
Tribune News Network Doha Andaz Doha, the lifestyle hotel by Hyatt located in the heart of West Bay, has announced the appointment of Dominik Strobel as its new General Manager. Bringing almost two decades of experience with Hyatt Hotels across international markets, Dominik Strobel takes the helm »»»
VTC expands programmes to meet labour market needs
AMMAN — The Vocational Training Corporation (VTC) is expanding its training programmes and partnerships with the private sector and international institutions to meet changing labour market needs, its General Director, Raafat Sawafin said.In an interview with The Jordan Times, the General Director »»»
Danube hits record 31cm low as drought idles central European reactors
The Danube has dropped to a record low of 31 cm in Budapest, idling nuclear reactors in Romania and Hungary as a fierce drought parches central Europe. The river hit the mark on July 28, Xinhua reported, edging below the 33 cm low set in October 2018. Weeks of heat and thin rainfall have drained th»»»
IntelliNews Lambda: Europe's gas storage hurts German, Netherlands the most, the rest of EU not so much
European gas storage has fallen further behind its usual pre-winter pace, with Germany just 47.6% full against a normal 75% for early August and the Netherlands at 38.5% against a typical 77%, fuelling fears that Europe will face yet another energy crisis of fuel shortages and high prices. The Krem»»»
Barely half of Ukrainians abroad still plan to go home
Just over half of the Ukrainians living abroad still intend to come home, down from more than two-thirds a year ago, as new lives in the EU take root. The share planning to return fell to 53% from 68%, while the share who say they do not intend to return at all doubled to 34% from 17%, according to»»»
Belgium leads EU buyers as Russian LNG sales to the bloc jump 57%
The EU bought €809mn of Russian liquefied natural gas in June, 57% more than a year earlier, with Belgium the single biggest buyer. That gave Russia 24.1% of the EU's LNG market by value, second only to the US on 54.3% and €1.83bn. Belgium took €268mn worth, its highest since July 2025, ahead of Fr»»»
Poland leads the world on defence worry, Finland climbs fastest since 2019
Even in the country most alarmed by it, defence is a top national concern for fewer than one person in three, reports Statista, which asked people in 32 countries whether defence and foreign affairs ranked among the most important issues facing their country. Nowhere did more than about one in thre»»»
ORYNBAYEV: US STEM talent is up for grabs – the EU must poach it
The European Union has always lagged behind American efforts to innovate, but while it has long-term, structural problems to deal with in this area, it is also true that the Commission has been handed a more immediate chance to boost the bloc's prospects. The US has cut back on federal research gra»»»
Poland says Russia hired an assassin to kill an American in Warsaw, as sabotage and covert operations raise their head again
Poland says it stopped a Russian-directed plot to murder a US citizen in Warsaw - the first time, its prime minister says, that Moscow has tried to kill an American inside another Nato country. Polish security services detained a Russian citizen on August 7 who had been recruited by Russian intelli»»»
Poland’s military build-up faces test of Ukraine’s drone-dominated warfare
Poland showcased its rapidly expanding armed forces on August 15, the Polish Army Day, parading tanks, artillery, missile launchers and combat aircraft through Warsaw in a display intended to deter Russia and demonstrate the scale of the country’s rearmament. Some 1,800 soldiers and about 270 vehic»»»
EuroCham, German Chamber sign MoU to expand economic, trade cooperation
AMMAN — The European Chamber of Commerce in Jordan (EuroCham Jordan) and the Arab-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday to boost economic, trade, and investment cooperation between Jordan and the EU, with a focus on Germany.The MoU was s»»»
Egypt to expand university admissions in technology, reduce humanities intakes
Egypt will increase university admissions in artificial intelligence, data science, technology, engineering and other high-demand fields while reducing intake in humanities disciplines with weaker labour-market demand. President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met on Tuesday with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbou»»»
Germany opens new drone research centre as security threats mount
Hecklingen, Germany: Germany on Tuesday opened a new drone defence research centre, less than two weeks after an explosives-laden unmanned aerial vehicle was found at Leipzig airport, a key logistics hub for weapons sent to Ukraine. "We are significantly strengthening our ability to respond to host»»»
Record Belgian wildfire threatens to spread to Germany
Belgium is battling its largest wildfire on record, with the blaze scorching around 3,000 hectares and spreading toward the German border, according to local officials. The fire broke out on Friday in the High Fens nature reserve in eastern Belgium and remained out of control on Monday despite cool»»»
Poland says Russia hired an assassin to kill an American in Warsaw, as sabotage and covert operations raise their head again
Poland says it stopped a Russian-directed plot to murder a US citizen in Warsaw - the first time, its prime minister says, that Moscow has tried to kill an American inside another Nato country. Polish security services detained a Russian citizen on August 7 who had been recruited by Russian intelli»»»
SD Worx study: Romanian employees need ten consecutive days of holiday to fully recharge
More than half of Romanian employees (52%) say that a holiday lasting between 7 and 14 days is the minimum period they need to fully recover. Almost one quarter (23%) believe that fewer than seven days are enough, while 15% need more than two weeks. One in ten employees is unable to estimate the ne»»»
DIFC Courts see 243 opt-in cases in H1 2026, drawing parties from 22 overseas jurisdictions
Dubai: Parties from the UAE and 22 overseas jurisdictions across five continents opted to use the DIFC Courts during the first half of 2026, with 243 opt-in cases accounting for 30% of the 810 cases filed across all divisions. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply»»»
Poland says Russia hired an assassin to kill an American in Warsaw, as sabotage and covert operations raise their head again
Poland says it stopped a Russian-directed plot to murder a US citizen in Warsaw - the first time, its prime minister says, that Moscow has tried to kill an American inside another Nato country. Polish security services detained a Russian citizen on August 7 who had been recruited by Russian intelli»»»
How Syria’s captagon crackdown is forcing smugglers into the skies
LONDON: In a sign of the growing pressure on Syria’s embattled captagon networks, smugglers are increasingly taking to the air — not in aircraft, but using balloons in an attempt to bypass tighter border controls and carry the illicit drug into Jordan and beyond. Increasingly, however, their balloo»»»
Belgium fire halts short of German border, but not 'contained'
Monschau, Germany: Firefighters and farmers backed by water-dropping aircraft battled through a fourth day Monday to tame Belgium's worst wildfire in a century, still burning through pristine parkland though it was halted short of the German border. The blaze charring the High Fens nature reserve, »»»
Belgium leads EU buyers as Russian LNG sales to the bloc jump 57%
The EU bought €809mn of Russian liquefied natural gas in June, 57% more than a year earlier, with Belgium the single biggest buyer. That gave Russia 24.1% of the EU's LNG market by value, second only to the US on 54.3% and €1.83bn. Belgium took €268mn worth, its highest since July 2025, ahead of Fr»»»
Belgium leads EU buyers as Russian LNG sales to the bloc jump 57%
The EU bought €809mn of Russian liquefied natural gas in June, 57% more than a year earlier, with Belgium the single biggest buyer. That gave Russia 24.1% of the EU's LNG market by value, second only to the US on 54.3% and €1.83bn. Belgium took €268mn worth, its highest since July 2025, ahead of Fr»»»
Russia's state development bank sacks chief economist over a speech he gave in May
Russia's main state development bank has sacked its chief economist over a speech he gave three months ago, in which he said the Russian economy would survive. Andrei Klepach, chief economist at VEB.RF for 12 years, was dismissed on August 16. VEB.RF chairman Igor Shuvalov let him go on an instruct»»»
International help arrives as wildfires rage across Belgium
Belgium is battling its worst wildfires in over a century, with hundreds of firefighters fighting flames in the Hautes Fagnes nature reserve. Germany, Sweden, Norway and the Netherlands have sent reinforcements, including helicopters, as several towns are evacuated.»»»
More than 3.1 million guests in six months: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque draws the world
Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi welcomed more than 3.12 million guests in the first half of 2026, reinforcing its position as one of the UAE’s most prominent religious and cultural landmarks and an increasingly important destination for international visitors. The Sheikh Zayed Gra»»»
Virgin Trains greelighted to operate trains through Channel Tunnel - UPI.com
Richard Branson's VirginTrains won approval from British regulators Monday to access track running beneath the English Channel, bringing the company's plans to launch passenger services from London to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam susbtantially closer. File photo by Will Oliver/EPA Aug. 17 (UPI) --»»»
Global falcon farms flock to Riyadh auction
RIYADH: Specialized breeding farmers from around the world have continued to arrive at the International Falcon Breeders Auction in Malham, north of Riyadh, reflecting its growing standing and trusted reputation among breeders, investors, and enthusiasts. The National Center for Falcons welcomed 14»»»
Iraq targets 10% tourism contribution to GDP, plans 1.5m jobs
RIYADH: Iraq is targeting a 10 percent contribution from tourism to gross domestic product as part of a national strategy through 2035 aimed at revitalizing the sector and creating 1.5 million jobs. The Tourism Authority held a workshop to discuss a proposed vision for developing a national tourism»»»
Firefighters battle wildfires in Belgium and Greece as 2 die on an island near Athens
BAELEN, Belgium: Firefighters battled a massive wildfire that scorched a nature reserve in eastern Belgium and another on a Greek island near Athens where two people were killed on Sunday as hot and dry conditions fueled fires across parts of Europe.A blaze in eastern Belgium burned about 30 square»»»
EU plans most far-reaching sanctions package against Russia in autumn, foreign chief says
FRANKFURT, Germany: The EU intends to significantly expand sanctions against Russia in the coming months, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told a German newspaper. “EU sanctions have already cost Russia dearly, depriving Russia’s war machine of over €1 trillion ($1.16 trillion) and for a»»»
Poland leads the world on defence worry, Finland climbs fastest since 2019
Even in the country most alarmed by it, defence is a top national concern for fewer than one person in three, reports Statista, which asked people in 32 countries whether defence and foreign affairs ranked among the most important issues facing their country. Nowhere did more than about one in thre»»»
2 killed as fires break out in Greece, firefighters battle massive wildfires in Belgium
BAELEN, Belgium: Firefighters battled a massive wildfire that scorched a nature reserve in eastern Belgium and another on a Greek island near Athens where two people were killed on Sunday as hot and dry conditions fueled fires across parts of Europe. A blaze in eastern Belgium burned about 30 squar»»»
Al Misnad discusses relations with German, Dominican ambassadors
QNA Doha Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met with Ambassador of Germany to Qatar HE Oliver Owcza on Sunday. The Minister of State for International Cooperation also metwith Ambassador of the Dominican Republic HE Georges Bahsa Hazim. Durin»»»
How Israel is trying to shape what AI tells users about Gaza
LONDON: For decades, governments seeking to influence foreign public opinion have relied on familiar tools: advertising campaigns, lobbying firms, television appearances, social media and carefully placed opinion pieces. Now a new target has emerged — artificial intelligence. Israel has launched an»»»
Hotter Europe isn't cooling investor fervour for stocks
By Samir Tounsi and Paul Cassedanne in Frankfurt PARIS, France — The heatwaves pummelling Europe this summer will have costly impacts on industries ranging from agriculture to tourism — but that hasn't stopped stock markets from hitting all-time highs.For investors enthralled by soaring corporate »»»
Al Misnad discusses bilateral cooperation with Dominican Republic, German ambassadors
DOHA: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met with Ambassador of the Dominican Republic HE Georges Bahsa Hazim. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation between the two countries and ways to support and enhance it, in addition to several »»»
Air support kicks in as record Belgian wildfire jumps in size
Baelen, Belgium: Crucial air support swung into action Sunday to help firefighters tame Belgium's largest modern-day wildfire, which has mushroomed in size since breaking out two days ago in a hard-to-access nature reserve. More than 250 firefighters and emergency workers were battling to contain t»»»
All aboard: Saudi Arabia launches GCC’s first specialized railway degrees
RIYADH: King Abdulaziz University, in partnership with the Transport General Authority, has launched Saudi Arabia’s first specialized bachelor’s degree programs in railway transport, aiming to prepare national talent for the Kingdom’s expanding rail and logistics sector. The official launch took pl»»»
Minister of State for International Cooperation meets German Ambassador
Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for International Cooperation, HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met today with Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the State of Qatar HE Oliver Owcza. During the meeting, they reviewed the relations of cooperation between the two countries and ways»»»
Belgium wildfire scorches 3,000 hectares as villagers evacuate, EU sends aircraft
Firefighters in Belgium battled one of the country's worst-ever wildfires late on Saturday as a rapidly growing blaze scorched more than 3,000 hectares of land. The EU scrambled helicopters and water bombers as hundreds of villagers were under evacuation orders. Hundreds of villagers were und»»»
AD Ports expands UAE trade routes to keep goods moving during Hormuz disruption
Dubai: AD Ports Group expanded alternative sea, road, rail, and air cargo routes across the UAE during the second quarter of 2026 to keep goods moving amid disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, including critical shipments such as food and pharmaceuticals. Sign up for our daily business newslett»»»