Anytime Romania and BRD Groupe Société Générale bring motor insurance directly into the YOU BRD app
Anytime Romania and BRD Groupe Société Générale are simplifying access to motor insurance by integrating Anytime MTPL insurance into the YOU BRD mobile app. The bank’s customers can now purchase their insurance directly within the app through a fully digital process, benefiting from one of the fast»»»
Filip & Company assists a syndicate of five banks in arranging a EUR 187 million sustainability-linked loan for MOOV Leasing
Filip & Company law firm has provided legal assistance to the banking syndicate comprising UniCredit Bank, Banca Transilvania, Raiffeisen Bank, Exim Banca Romaneasca and ING Bank in arranging a sustainability-linked ...»»»
ING Bank Romania H1 profit falls 29.2% despite loan growth
ING Bank Romania posted a gross profit of 667.4 million lei (RON) in the first half of 2026, down 29.2% from the same period last year, the bank said on Monday.Total income rose 1.6% year-on-year to 2.1 billion lei, while lending increased 14.9% to 52 billion lei and customer deposits grew 5.4% to »»»
ING Romania financed projects supporting the green transition with 810 mln. euro in H1
ING Bank Romania ended the first half of 2026 with revenues of 2.1 billion lei, up 1.6% compared to the first half of 2025. Lending activity maintained its positive dynamics, with a 14.9% increase in volumes, up to a total of 52 billion lei, while deposits remained attractive to customers, register»»»
CEC and Exim finance the Titan CHP project with 289 mln. lei
The Energy Share Management Company – SAPE S.A. and Titan Power S.A. signed the financing contract of approximately 289 million lei with the banking syndicate formed by CEC Bank and Exim Banca Romaneasca, for the construction project of the new Titan CHP, the company announced. The financing contra»»»
Senate ratifies loan agreement with IBRD to cover deficit and refinance public debt
On Thursday, the Senate adopted the legislative proposal to ratify the loan agreement the first Development Policy Loan in the areas of fiscal policy and economic growth - between Romania and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, signed in Washington on April 16, 2026.The propo»»»
On This Day, Aug. 10: Founding Fathers propose 'E pluribus unum' as U.S. motto - UPI.com
On August 10, 1776, a committee of Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson suggested the United States adopt "E pluribus unum" -- "Out of many, one" -- as the motto for its Great Seal. 1 of 6 | On August 10, 1776, a committee of Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson suggeste»»»
Oman tracks 390-sq-km oil slick from grounded ship off Dhofar
Dubai: An oil slick linked to a ship grounded off Oman’s Al Hallaniyat Islands has spread across about 390 square kilometres, authorities said, as emergency teams worked to contain the leak and secure the vessel. Oman’s Environment Authority said satellite imagery and technical analysis showed oil »»»
387 ethnic Kyrgyz granted kairylman status in Kyrgyzstan since beginning of year - | 24.KG
A total of 387 ethnic Kyrgyz have been granted kairylman (returnee) status in Kyrgyzstan over the first seven months of 2026, the Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration reported. The ministry noted that more than 90,000 ethnic Kyrgyz have resettled to Kyrgyzstan since the country gained i»»»
[Interview] Far-right Le Pen in the Élysée could pull France out of Nato’s military command, French political scientist warns
For more than a year, Jordan Bardella had been preparing to run for head of state for the National Rally. But those plans have been disrupted by a recent court ruling that shortened the election ban on far-right leader Marine Le Pen and allowed her to run. Jean-Yves Camus, a French political scient»»»
UNHCR, Syria Without Camps committee discuss cooperation prospects
Damascus, Aug. 10 (SANA) UN High Commissioner for Refugees Barham Salih met on Sunday with the steering committee tasked with implementing the “Syria Without Camps” vision strategy, with discussions focusing on joint coordination mechanisms and prospects for cooperation. The meeting, held in Damasc»»»
Indonesia battles growing wildfires as Mount Bromo blaze spreads
JAKARTA: Indonesia intensified efforts Monday to combat a growing number of wildfires across the archipelago, deploying helicopters, hundreds of firefighters and disaster personnel as blazes spread through a popular national park in East Java and peatlands in Sumatra during an unusually dry season,»»»
Taiwan ‘throttles’ mobile Internet for first time during annual war games
TAICHUNG/PENGHU: Taiwan slowed the mobile Internet in a large swathe of the central part of the island on Monday for the first time during annual war games, simulating communication disruption in the event of a Chinese attack or natural disaster. Democratically governed Taiwan, which China claims a»»»
Israeli artillery shells Al-Mansouri, Ali Al-Taher hill and the outskirts of Zawtar Al-Sharqiya: Al-Manar reporter in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli artillery shells Al-Mansouri, Ali Al-Taher hill and the outskirts of Zawtar Al-Sharqiya: Al-Manar reporter in southern Lebanon 10-0»»»
Iran’s Pezeshkian Meets Leader of the Islamic Revolution - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran’s Pezeshkian Meets Leader of the Islamic Revolution 10-08-2026 09:51 AM Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Kham»»»
UAE-BRICS trade reaches $312 billion, UAE seeks wider trade ties and open Hormuz route
Dubai: UAE non-oil trade with BRICS nations exceeded $312 billion in 2025, rising 28.5% from $243 billion a year earlier and accounting for about 31% of the country’s total non-oil foreign trade. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The figures were highlighted during the 2»»»
Bloggers’ Council established under Journalists’ Union of Uzbekistan - | 24.KG
A creative Council of Bloggers has been established under the Journalists’ Union of Uzbekistan. Its stated objectives include bringing bloggers together, protecting their interests, providing legal assistance and organizing training sessions. Shukhratjon Oripov, chairman of the professional associa»»»
Archaeological excavations to be conducted in Asman city construction zone - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzrestavratsiya Research and Design Institute under the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan re-announced a tender for archaeological research in the Asman city construction zone in Issyk-Kul region. According to the state procurement portal, the contractor will cond»»»
Central bank: Meeting euro adoption criteria would benefit Hungary’s entire economy
The annual inflation rate could realistically remain below 2 percent, in line with the target set by the Hungarian National Bank (MNB) in June, the central bank’s deputy governor said in the latest episode of the MNB Podcast. According to a statement sent by the MNB to the Hungarian News Agency (MT»»»
Rockfall at Egypt’s largest Sukari gold mine kills one worker and injures five
Dubai: A worker was killed and five others injured after a rockfall inside a tunnel at Egypt’s largest gold mine, officials said on Sunday, prompting the suspension of operations in the affected area pending safety checks and an investigation. The incident occurred inside one of the tunnels in the »»»
Danube Recedes Further in Bulgarian Section
The Danube has receded further along its Bulgarian section, the Executive Agency for the Exploration and Maintenance of the Danube River said Monday. At Ruse, the river level fell by another 2 cm to 101 cm below the conditional zero level, following a period of stabilization on Sunday. Across the B»»»
Millions of burnt books show how ‘war of endurance’ is hurting Ukraine
KYIV: Viktor Kruhlov, director of Ranok, one of Ukraine’s largest children’s publishers, struggled to hold back tears as he watched pile after pile of his books turn to ash.“It’s a terrible sight to see books burning,” he said.A Russian drone strike on Ranok’s warehouse in the northeastern city of»»»
NPC, Qatar Science Club organise Data Summer Camp 2026
Doha, Qatar: The National Planning Council (NPC), in cooperation with the Qatar Scientific Club of the Ministry of Sports and Youth and with the participation of Microsoft Qatar, organised the activities of the second edition of the Data Summer Camp 2026, from August 8 to 12, with the participation»»»
QCS launches awareness campaign for workers
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) has launched a three-month awareness campaign targeting workers throughout June, July, and August as part of its ongoing efforts to reach all segments of the community, raise awareness of the most common types of cancer, and promote a culture of prevention an»»»
Qatari heritage researcher traces early history of cinema in Qatar
Doha, Qatar: Qatari heritage researcher Mohamed Al Blouchi has reflected on the early days of cinema in Qatar and its evolution from a new window onto the world into a means of understanding and creating images. Speaking in the latest episode of the Ajyal Show, produced by the Doha Film Institute, »»»
EAA Foundation, Al Sadd Sports Club renew collaboration agreement
Doha, Qatar: Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and development, and Al Sadd Sports Club have renewed their collaboration agreement for the 2026/2027 sports season, reaffirming their shared commitment to leveraging sport as a powerful community platform to suppo»»»
Qatari Diar launches phase one of ‘Alam Al Roum’ development
Doha, Qatar: Qatari Diar has officially announced the launch of the first phase of its landmark Alam Al Roum development on Egypt’s North Coast, marking the beginning of one of the Mediterranean’s most ambitious mixed-use urban and tourism destinations. The project represents a total investment of »»»
Saudia adds four Boeing 777F aircraft under long-term lease deal with DAE
Dubai: Dubai Aerospace Enterprise has signed a purchase and leaseback agreement with Saudia covering four new Boeing 777F aircraft, expanding the Saudi carrier’s cargo fleet over the coming months. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The aircraft will be delivered between »»»
Indian tourists can get free UAE visa when booking Abu Dhabi holiday
Abu Dhabi: Indian tourists can now get their UAE entry visa free when booking a holiday in Abu Dhabi under a new programme launched by the emirate's tourism authority. More to follow... Related Topics:Abu Dhabi,»»»
Romanian firefighters continue to support colleagues in France and Greece
Romanian firefighters deployed on pre-positioning missions in the French Republic and the Hellenic Republic continued on Thursday to support the local authorities by carrying out monitoring, patrol and firefighting operations under the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism.According to a press »»»
Survey: Seven in ten Romanians expect to spend more in August than in a typical month
Seven in ten Romanians expect to spend more in August than in a typical month, and nearly half anticipate expenses at least 26% higher, according to a summer-spending survey released Friday.Vacations, going out and home-improvement projects add to regular expenses and push summer budgets upward. 61»»»
ANSVSA negotiates agreement in Ankara to facilitate transit of sheep and cattle carcasses through Türkiye
The National Veterinary Sanitary and Food Safety Authority (ANSVSA) negotiated in Ankara the establishment of an agreement to facilitate the transit of sheep and cattle carcasses through Türkiye, a measure that provides major logistical advantages for access to Middle Eastern markets.According to a»»»
The energy crisis: The drought has become a test for the entire economy
The extremely low flow of the Danube is not only a matter of environment and it is not only a temporary threat either for the nuclear power station in Cernavoda. The river connects several essential systems of Romania: the energy production, goods transport, industry and agriculture. When the water»»»
Bolojan: Delayed investments led to energy imbalances; combination of wrong decisions, ministerial changes, incompetence
Interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said on Friday that delayed investments without a strategy led to major imbalances on the energy market, describing the situation as a "combination of wrong decisions, changes of ministers, policies, incompetence and perhaps, at times, ill will.""Unfortunately, w»»»
Banca Transilvania, Endeavor Romania team up to boost entrepreneur access to international markets
Banca Transilvania and Endeavor Romania are launching a partnership aimed at connecting Romanian entrepreneurs with international markets and with Romanian business communities in Europe and the United States, to help companies accelerate expansion abroad.According to the announcement, the partners»»»
Interim PM: Ad hoc PSD-AUR alliance risks jeopardising PNRR milestones with amendments
Romania's interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said on Friday that although a large number of National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) milestones have been met through legislation adopted by Parliament, amendments introduced by an "ad hoc PSD-AUR alliance" risk triggering financial penalties or »»»
President Dan: Moody's confirms Romania's important steps of the last year
Moody's has confirmed the important steps that Romania has taken in the last year to balance its public finances and reduce spending, President Nicusor Dan said, after the international credit rating agency on Friday affirmed the Romanian government's long-term issuer rating at "Baa3"."Affirming th»»»
DefMin Miruta on drones: Russia will change its tactics, and we will have to readapt
The military decision to shoot down a drone labelled as "hostile" is an immediate one, according to acting Minister of National Defence Radu Miruta, who says that a change in Russia's tactics in the use of these devices is to be expected, and Romania will have to readapt.The government official sai»»»
Drone explodes 100 metres inside Bulgaria after crossing from Romania
Bulgaria's Prime Minister Rumen Radev said at a briefing following a meeting of the Security Council under the Council of Ministers that at 08:10hrs on Saturday morning, a drone entered Bulgarian airspace from the north, and exploded approximately 100 metres inside Bulgarian territory, acording to »»»
Russian MFA Spox: West Ignores German Journalist’s ‘Kill More Russians’ Call
A recent revanchist statement by a German journalist about killing Russians was ignored in the West because that is what they think there, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova wrote in a social media post. Zakharova recalled that during a press conference held by Volodymyr Zelensky »»»
Katara announces 10th edition of S’hail Hunting and Falcons Exhibition in September
Doha, Qatar: Katara Cultural Village has announced the return of its flagship Katara International Hunting and Falcons Exhibition (S’hail) for its 10th edition, set to take place from September 8 to 12, 2026. In a statement posted on its official social media platforms yesterday, Katara invited ent»»»
Al Mana honoured in Tashkent as Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships begin
Doha, Qatar The Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships 2026 is currently underway in Tashkent yesterday and will run until August 14, with more than 300 weightlifters from 29 countries taking part. The opening ceremony at the Olympic City of Tashkent was attended by officials, sports fi»»»
NCSA holds virtual seminar on personal data privacy, organisational resilence
Doha, Qaar: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), represented by the Personal Data Privacy Protection Department, hosted a virtual seminar titled ‘Protecting Personal Data Privacy in the Age of Resilience,’ drawing over 150 participants from diverse sectors across the country. The session exam»»»
Doha Peace Process advances with release of 15 detainees in Democratic Republic of Congo
Doha, Qatar: In a new achievement for Qatari diplomacy and its efforts to promote peace and stability in Africa, authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo released 15 detainees and handed them over to the Congo River Alliance/March 23 Movement (AFC/M23) under the mechanism for the release»»»
Sziget’s music stays quieter than your neighbours’ TV
The noise levels at the Sziget festival are showing reassuring figures, with measurements coming in well below the limit in District III, Tamás Kádár, the festival's chief organiser, told MTI on Monday, shortly before midnight. The event’s noise levels were measured at two locations in Óbuda — Búza»»»
Appeal hearing in Tashiev and Letter of 75 case postponed - | 24.KG
The Bishkek City Court has postponed the appeal hearing in the case involving Kamchybek Tashiev and the Letter of 75 to August 13. The hearing was postponed because the defendants’ lawyers had not reviewed the appeal of the prosecutor’s office. Related news Bishkek City Court begins hearing appeal »»»
MCIT celebrates graduation of 10 tech firms from third cohort of ‘Scale Now’
Doha, Qatar: As part of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology’s (MCIT) ongoing efforts to support entrepreneurship and empower high-growth technology companies, the Ministry has announced the graduation of 10 technology companies from the third cohort of the Scale Now programme.»»»
Qatar hosts ANQAHE Forum in October
Doha, Qatar: Qatar will host the Arab Network for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ANQAHE) Forum on the Future of Academic Accreditation and Quality Assurance in Higher Education on October 7 and 8, 2026. The forum is organised by the National Committee for Qualifications and Academic Accredi»»»
Al Shamal bolster squad ahead of new season
Doha, Qatar: Al Shamal, last season’s Qatar Stars League (QSL) runners up, have signed Tunisia international Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane from Egyptian club Al Ahly, the club announced yesterday. The 21-year-old midfielder will join the team’s training sessions ahead of the new season, which kicks off »»»
Lusail leads Qatar’s office growth with 4.5% rental gain
Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s commercial office sector demonstrated a growing divide between prime and secondary assets during the second quarter of 2026, noted ValuStrat in its latest real estate report. While high-end developments in Lusail continued to record rent growth, secondary properties faced ongoi»»»