Dubai: Italy plans to send air-defence assistance to Gulf countries targeted by Iranian strikes launched in retaliation for US-Israeli attacks, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Thursday, as the widening conflict raises security concerns across the region. “Italy, like the UK, France and German»»»

The National Bucharest Airports Corporation (CNAB) has started a tender for the design and execution of a photovoltaic park that will be built in the vicinity of Runway 2 of the Henri Coanda Bucharest International Airport, as well as for its connection to the airport's power plant.According to CNA»»»

The launch, by the European Commission, of an in-depth investigation into the amended restructuring plan for state-owned lignite power company CE Oltenia represents a normal step in the assessment process, the Energy Ministry said in a release."The amended restructuring plan of the Oltenia Energy C»»»

The impact of rising natural gas prices at the Title Transfer Facility (TTF) hub based in Amsterdam is temporarily cushioned in Romania through price caps and domestic production, but if tensions persist, pressure on industry, inflation and the wider economy will become inevitable, believes Dumitru»»»

Over the next five years, Romania risks becoming an energy hub for Europe - but only as an exporter, because domestic consumption is collapsing, said Bogdan Nichisoiu, Regional Enhanced Information Manager at Coface Romania, on Wednesday."I was looking at Eurostat data on the energy dependence of E»»»

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said Romania must meet the milestones under its National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) but also ensure the national energy system remains stable.Speaking in Brussels at a press conference after talks with European Commission officials, including President Ursula vo»»»

Parliament Thursday put off until next week a hearing of a Deputy Energy Minister and of Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant CEO Ivan Andreev over “escalating costs for the annual planned maintenance programmes of Units 5 and 6 in 2026, including multimillion-euro deliveries in violation of the Public Pro»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Germany has been left thinly protected against aerial attack due to the transfer of military systems to Ukraine and NATO's eastern flank, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing German officials familiar with the matter. Germany, Ukraine's largest European backer, o»»»

European Chief Prosecutor Laura Codruta Kovesi was awarded the Leipzig Robert Blum Prize for Democracy, and she announced that the prize money will be donated to Ukraine.The prize honours Ms Kovesi's advocacy for judicial independence, combating financial crime, and her decisive action in building »»»

PACE - Intai Romania senator Ninel Peia announced on Wednesday in plenary sitting the filing of a simple motion against Minister of Investments and European Projects Dragos Pislaru.Called "Dragos Pislaru, Ciolos's technocrat and minister without results," the motion is signed by 44 senators of the »»»

The Middle East conflict is already affecting the stock markets and interest rates, and the impact could become more severe if the situation drags on, Adrian Codirlasu, president of the Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA) Romania Association, explained on Wednesday."What scared the European markets »»»

Romania's Defence Minister Radu Miruta, who was in Brussels on Wednesday, had a meeting with the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola.According to the Romanian Defence Ministry (MApN), during the discussions, the Romanian official highlighted the importance of strengthening the def»»»

For the last 500 years the West has grown rich from exploiting the income delta between its home markets and the rest of the world. It works because incomes in the "emerging markets" are so low compared to the Global North. The human capital wealth of the Global South is exported to the N»»»

For the last 500 years the West has grown rich from exploiting the income delta between its home markets and the rest of the world. It works because incomes in the "emerging markets" are so low compared to the Global North. The human capital wealth of the Global South is exported to the N»»»

For the last 500 years the West has grown rich from exploiting the income delta between its home markets and the rest of the world. It works because incomes in the "emerging markets" are so low compared to the Global North. The human capital wealth of the Global South is exported to the N»»»

For the last 500 years the West has grown rich from exploiting the income delta between its home markets and the rest of the world. It works because incomes in the "emerging markets" are so low compared to the Global North. The human capital wealth of the Global South is exported to the N»»»

For the last 500 years the West has grown rich from exploiting the income delta between its home markets and the rest of the world. It works because incomes in the "emerging markets" are so low compared to the Global North. The human capital wealth of the Global South is exported to the N»»»

In an interview with ATV host Egon Rónai, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán outlined Hungary’s strategic priorities in an increasingly volatile international environment, stressing that the country must avoid being drawn into wars and geopolitical conflicts. According to PM Orbán, the coming years will b»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in the UAE edged higher on Thursday morning, tracking global gains as investors shifted money into safer assets amid escalating conflict in the Middle East and fresh volatility in currency markets. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.In Dubai, the price »»»

Amid the ongoing Iran war and Tehran’s announcement of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key artery for global energy supplies, Egypt has begun highlighting the SUMED pipeline linking the Red Sea and the Mediterranean as a potential temporary alternative for oil transport. The move has raised »»»

The National Assembly of Bulgaria is scheduled to hear a caretaker Deputy Energy Minister and the executive director of Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant, Ivan Andreev, over “escalating costs for the annual planned maintenance programmes of Units 5 and 6 in 2026, including multimillion-euro deliveries i»»»

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that France's initiative on nuclear deterrence in Europe will strengthen the alliance's capabilities. On Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron said that France was entering a period of "advanced nuclear deterrence." He outlined plans to increase the stockpi»»»

The conflict in Iran is made-up of two components: the Navy and the missile arsenal. But after the US burned through more missiles in the first four days of Operation Epic Fury than in the four-year Ukrainian conflict, some are already asking if the US has enough munitions to sustain the Iranian ca»»»

The conflict in Iran is made-up of two components: the Navy and the missile arsenal. But after the US burned through more missiles in the first four days of Operation Epic Fury than in the four-year Ukrainian conflict, some are already asking if the US has enough munitions to sustain the Iranian ca»»»

The conflict in Iran is made-up of two components: the Navy and the missile arsenal. But after the US burned through more missiles in the first four days of Operation Epic Fury than in the four-year Ukrainian conflict, some are already asking if the US has enough munitions to sustain the Iranian ca»»»

The conflict in Iran is made-up of two components: the Navy and the missile arsenal. But after the US burned through more missiles in the first four days of Operation Epic Fury than in the four-year Ukrainian conflict, some are already asking if the US has enough munitions to sustain the Iranian ca»»»

The conflict in Iran is made-up of two components: the Navy and the missile arsenal. But after the US burned through more missiles in the first four days of Operation Epic Fury than in the four-year Ukrainian conflict, some are already asking if the US has enough munitions to sustain the Iranian ca»»»

The conflict in Iran is made-up of two components: the Navy and the missile arsenal. But after the US burned through more missiles in the first four days of Operation Epic Fury than in the four-year Ukrainian conflict, some are already asking if the US has enough munitions to sustain the Iranian ca»»»

The conflict in Iran is made-up of two components: the Navy and the missile arsenal. But after the US burned through more missiles in the first four days of Operation Epic Fury than in the four-year Ukrainian conflict, some are already asking if the US has enough munitions to sustain the Iranian ca»»»

The conflict in Iran is made-up of two components: the Navy and the missile arsenal. But after the US burned through more missiles in the first four days of Operation Epic Fury than in the four-year Ukrainian conflict, some are already asking if the US has enough munitions to sustain the Iranian ca»»»

The conflict in Iran is made-up of two components: the Navy and the missile arsenal. But after the US burned through more missiles in the first four days of Operation Epic Fury than in the four-year Ukrainian conflict, some are already asking if the US has enough munitions to sustain the Iranian ca»»»

The conflict in Iran is made-up of two components: the Navy and the missile arsenal. But after the US burned through more missiles in the first four days of Operation Epic Fury than in the four-year Ukrainian conflict, some are already asking if the US has enough munitions to sustain the Iranian ca»»»

The conflict in Iran is made-up of two components: the Navy and the missile arsenal. But after the US burned through more missiles in the first four days of Operation Epic Fury than in the four-year Ukrainian conflict, some are already asking if the US has enough munitions to sustain the Iranian ca»»»

The conflict in Iran is made-up of two components: the Navy and the missile arsenal. But after the US burned through more missiles in the first four days of Operation Epic Fury than in the four-year Ukrainian conflict, some are already asking if the US has enough munitions to sustain the Iranian ca»»»

Serbia is prepared to forgo veto rights and accept a form of second-tier European Union membership if it speeds up accession, officials say, signalling a shift in strategy after years of stalled talks. Frustrated by the sl»»»

Serbia is prepared to forgo veto rights and accept a form of second-tier European Union membership if it speeds up accession, officials say, signalling a shift in strategy after years of stalled talks. Frustrated by the sl»»»

Poland will seek greater autonomy in nuclear security and may in future pursue access to nuclear weapons, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on March 3. Following the US-Israeli war with Iran and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,»»»

In the Global Cities Resilience Index 2026 published by WiredScore, Warsaw ranked seventh worldwide and second in Europe for the technological resilience of commercial buildings, outperforming cities such as London, New York, Berlin and Paris. The ranking analyzed more than 1,600 buildings across 4»»»

Coface has upgraded Poland’s country risk assessment from A4 to A3, placing it among the best-rated economies in Central and Eastern Europe and on par with Germany, its key trading partner. The upgrade reflects strong macroeconomic fundamentals and a relatively stable corporate sector. According to»»»

AMMAN — The industrial exports grew significantly in 2025, rising by 10.2 per cent due to increased demand for its products in international markets.According to an analytical report by the Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI) monitored on Wednesday by the Jordan News Agency, Petra, industrial exports »»»

AMMAN — Exports by the Amman Chamber of Industry (ACI) rose by 3.1 per cent during the first two months of 2026 compared with the same period of 2025.According to statistical data monitored on Wednesday by the Jordan News Agency, Petra, exports reached JD1.137 billion during the two-month period, u»»»

US Senate Republicans narrowly defeated a war powers resolution seeking to limit President Donald Trump’s military campaign against Iran, backing the administration as the conflict widens and lawmakers confront the political and human costs of a potentially prolonged war. Senate Republicans vo»»»

Spain hardened its stance towards Washington on Wednesday over the use of Spanish bases in operations against Iran, defying US President Donald Trump’s threats of trade reprisals and deepening the friction between the NATO allies. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez repeated his call of “no to the war,” i»»»

French investigators have uncovered an alleged sex‑trafficking network operating behind the luxury associated with Mohamed Al‑Fayed’s Ritz hotel and Riviera yachts, with several victims reporting severe abuse and a tightly organised system of exploitation, according to officials familiar with the c»»»

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez doubled down Wednesday, criticising US and Israeli military actions in Iran and refusing to bow to trade pressure from Washington. In a defiant televised address, Sanchez warned that the escalating conflict in the Middle East was akin to “playing Russian roulett»»»

Brazil's Senate on Wednesday ratified a deal between the Mercosur bloc and the European Union that creates one of the world's largest free trade areas. The deal involves the four founding members of the South American trade bloc, and has already been ratified by Argentina and Uruguay. Paraguay's pa»»»

The yearslong investigation by the Rhode Island Attorney General's Office identified 75 members of the Catholic Church clergy, including 61 priests and deacons, that it said have been credibly accused of sexual misconduct against a child. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo March 4 (UPI)»»»

Corendon Airlines, one of Europe’s leading leisure airlines, met with industry representatives at ITB Berlin (March 3–5, 2026) to present its growth strategy for the year ahead. At ITB Berlin, Corendon Airlines emphasized its strategy of sustainable growth in key European markets, particularly Germ»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the sinking of a Russian gas tanker in the Mediterranean Sea was the result of a terrorist attack by Ukraine. The tanker sank between Libya and Malta after explosions and fire were observed by Libyan port officials. File Photo by Sergei Ilnitsky/EPA March »»»

Spain’s top diplomat has rebuked German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for failing to show solidarity after US President Donald Trump launched a verbal attack on Madrid during a White House press conference on Tuesday. Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said he had conveyed his “surprise” at Merz’s re»»»