Healthcare: Patients wait up to a year for cardiology appointments
The number of avoidable hospitalizations increased by approximately 34% in 2024 compared to 2022, related to the main five pathologies – asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes, congestive heart failure, and hypertension – according to the Audit Report on the performance of i»»»
Real Estate: Survey: Romanians want more transparency around real estate transactions
Trust in real estate professionals in 2026 is built mainly on accurate information, transparency, and predictability, according to the latest survey conducted by real estate platform Storia. Overall, the highest trust scores were recorded by notaries public, with 2.78 out of 5, and lawyers speciali»»»
Trade : Upcoming EU rules could change how Romanians shop on international platforms
European consumers, including Romanians, could soon notice changes in the way they shop from international online platforms as new EU regulations come into force. Until now, shipments arriving from outside the European Union valued at up to €150 were exempt from customs duties. This exemption contr»»»
Study: Six out of ten Romanians have bought second-hand products in the last year
Approximately 62% of urban Romanians have bought at least one second-hand product in the last 12 months, and 20% of those who have not made such purchases intend to buy second-hand products in the next year, according to a study conducted by Reveal Marketing Research.According to the research, wome»»»
Tourism: Ecotourism, could be new development engine for Romanian villages
Ecotourism could become one of the development engines for rural communities in Romania, especially in the Fagaras Mountains area, by turning to account the natural patrimony, local gastronomy and traditions, according to Istvan Szabo, green business development manager, Conservation Carpathia. Acc»»»
Infrastructure: Air cargo transport up 13.4% in first quarter of 2026
Air cargo transport (including mail) increased by 13.4% in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period last year, from 12,794 tonnes to 14,510 tonnes, according to the data centralised by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).The largest shares of freight traffic were recorded at t»»»
Zionist settlers storm holy Al-Aqsa Mosque, perform provocative Talmudic rituals near Dome of the Rock: Palestinian media - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Zionist settlers storm holy Al-Aqsa Mosque, perform provocative Talmudic rituals near Dome of the Rock: Palestinian media 23-06-2026 09:45 »»»
Diaspora World Cup champions diversity over division
ATLANTA: When Sweden’s Yasin Ayari scored seven minutes into his World Cup debut he raised his arms in apology rather than celebration out of respect for Tunisia, where his father is from. The case of the Brighton midfielder is far from unique at a World Cup awash with players who could play for mu»»»
Diaspora World Cup champions diversity over division
ATLANTA: When Sweden’s Yasin Ayari scored seven minutes into his World Cup debut he raised his arms in apology rather than celebration out of respect for Tunisia, where his father is from. The case of the Brighton midfielder is far from unique at a World Cup awash with players who could play for mu»»»
Hamad Bin Jassim Centre for Computing Education hosts Alice Middle East Computer Science Competition 2026
Doha, Qatar: The Hamad Bin Jassim Centre for Computing Education, a strategic partnership between Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, one of Qatar Foundation’s partner universities, and the Jassim and Hamad Bin Jassim Charitable Foundation, organised the Alice Middle East Computer Science Competit»»»
Oman and Iran Chart New Course for Strait of Hormuz Governance
In a significant diplomatic move amid rising maritime tensions, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi convened with Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al-Busaidi on Tuesday to negotiate fresh frameworks for managing the strategic Strait of H»»»
Russian Strategic Bombers Project Air Power in 16-Hour Arctic Mission
Russian Long-Range Aviation Tu-160 strategic bombers have wrapped up a scheduled 16-hour sortie over the neutral waters of the Barents and Norwegian Seas. During the mission, the crews sharpened their in-flight refuelling capabilities — a demanding maneuver that underscores the professionalism and »»»
Japan, Saudi Arabia discuss business opportunities in Riyadh
Officials from Japan and Saudi Arabia held talks on expanding business ties at the Federation of Saudi Chambers in Riyadh on Monday. The Saudi-Japan Business Council meeting began with the officials presenting opportunities available in their respective countries. Yasunari Morino, ambassador of Jap»»»
Etihad Rail announces start date of passenger services
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, inaugurated Mohamed bin Zayed City Passenger Train Station in Abu Dhabi and witnessed the unveiling of the UAE passenger rail network, which is set to launch on September 30, 20»»»
Qatar reaffirms rejection of violence against women and girls
Geneva: The State of Qatar has reaffirmed its categorical rejection of all forms of violence against women and girls, including violence against mothers, describing such acts as grave human rights violations and assaults on human dignity. It stressed that the consequences of such violence extend be»»»
3,361 beneficiaries receive services from Sheikh Jassim bin Jabr Al Thani Primary Healthcare Centre at Azraq Camp, Jordan
The Sheikh Jassim bin Jabr Al Thani Primary Healthcare Centre at Azraq Refugee Camp in Jordan, established by the Jassim and Hamad Bin Jassim Charitable Foundation, has announced its medical service statistics for May 2026, highlighting its continued efforts to provide comprehensive healthcare to c»»»
Jassim and Hamad Bin Jassim Charitable Foundation provides QR2.8m in assistance during May
The Jassim and Hamad Bin Jassim Charitable Foundation has announced the value of the assistance it provided during May, with total support amounting to QR2,803,588. The aid was delivered as part of the foundation’s social responsibility efforts and its ongoing commitment to supporting those in need»»»
SCZONE allocates Port Said land to Egytrans NOSCO-linked Nafith Egypt for logistics yard project Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Egytrans NOSCO disclosed that the General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) allocated a 114,000-square-meter plot of land to Nafith Egypt, in which Egytrans holds a 30% stake, for 25 years regarding its EGP 200 million logistics yard project for organizing and direct»»»
Jordan coach proud of players despite early World Cup exit
SANTA CLARA, California: Jordan coach Jamal Sellami said his players’ inexperience may have cost them in a 2-1 defeat by Algeria at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on Monday, but he was proud of their World Cup campaign despite their early exit.Jordan bow out of their first World Cup after consecut»»»
European leaders offer warm farewell to Britain’s Starmer
BERLIN: Outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his departure on Monday amid plunging approval ratings, but there were warm words from European leaders who had generally found him easier to work with than his recent predecessors. Starmer, the first non-Conservative prime minister si»»»
Traffic official highlights safety risks of children’s electric scooter use
Doha, Qatar: Captain Hamad Salem Al Nahab, Traffic Awareness Officer at the General Directorate of Traffic at the Ministry of Interior, has highlighted the risks associated with children using electric scooters in residential neighbourhoods and stressed the importance of adhering to traffic safety »»»
UDC confirms Perlita Gardens redevelopment progress at The Pearl Island
Doha, Qatar: United Development Company (UDC), the master developer of The Pearl and Gewan Islands, has confirmed that the works currently taking place at the Perlita Gardens site, located within The Pearl Island, form part of the planned redevelopment process following UDC’s strategic acquisition »»»
QF’s Qatar Music Academy ranked among world’s elite pre-college institutions for musical education
Doha, Qatar: One of the world’s most prestigious seals of approval for musical education has been awarded to Qatar Foundation’s Qatar Music Academy – making it the first institution in the Gulf region to gain this recognition. MusiQuE (Music Quality Enhancement) accreditation is an independent accr»»»
Qatar, Libya discuss strengthening bilateral ties
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs H E Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi held talks yesterday with Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation at the Government of National Unity of the State of Libya H E Taher Salem Al Baour (pictured). The discussions took place on the margins o»»»
GTA celebrates graduation of first cohort of its national talent
Doha, Qatar: As part of the 'Promising Leaders' programme, which aims to prepare national leaders capable of keeping pace with the requirements of institutional work, the General Tax Authority (GTA) celebrated the graduation of the first cohort of its employees participating in the program, in the »»»
MoEHE to launch summer 2026 student activity centres across Qatar
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has announced the upcoming launch of its Summer 2026 Student Activity Centres, offering students a comprehensive educational and recreational programme designed to provide an enriching learning experience in a safe, engaging and mo»»»
Qatar, Finland explore economic cooperation
Doha, Qatar: Chairman of Qatar Chamber (QC) Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, received yesterday a delegation from the Republic of Finland comprising H E Juha Mustonen, Ambassador of Finland to the State of Qatar, Axel Hagelstam, Deputy Director General for International Relations an»»»
Qatari values must be instilled early to shape future generations: Official
Doha, Qatar: Head of the Academic Section at the Private Schools and Kindergartens Department Administration of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education Fahad Al Ghanim, has stressed the importance of instilling authentic Qatari values in students from an early age to help shape responsible c»»»
Awqaf Ministry launches initiative to promote Riyadh Al-Saliheen across society
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has launched a new initiative to promote the use of Riyadh Al-Saliheen by Imam Al-Nawawi, as part of its strategic plan to strengthen faith-based values and deepen religious awareness across society. The initiative, introduced through the Minis»»»
Qatar-EU Dialogue on Safe and Resilient Food Trade convenes
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber (QC) participated in the EU-Qatar Dialogue on Safe and Resilient Food Trade, which was held at W Doha Hotel in person and via video conference. Qatar Chamber was represented by Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Obaidly, Board Member and Chairman of the Food Security and Environment C»»»
Suspects of large-scale fraud detained in Bishkek - | 24.KG
On April 27, 2026, citizen B.E. filed a written complaint with the Department of Internal Affairs of Sverdlovsky district in Bishkek, requesting action against unknown individuals who, posing as employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the State Committee for National Security, and the Nation»»»
Syrian, French officials discuss economic cooperation and investment
Damascus, June 23 (SANA) Syria’s Economy and Industry Minister Nidal al-Shaar held talks on Monday with Jean-Baptiste Faivre, chargé d’affaires at the French Embassy in Damascus, on prospects for economic cooperation and investment between the two countries. During the meeting at the ministry’s hea»»»
Oil falls 1% as investors focus on Hormuz flows after peace talks
SINGAPORE: Oil prices fell more than 1 percent on Tuesday, extending losses from the previous session, on signs of some progress in restoring crude flows through the Strait of Hormuz following US-Iran peace talks. Brent crude futures fell $1.09, or 1.4 percent, to $76.81 a barrel and US West Texa»»»
Indonesia, Russia Begin Moving to Expand Settlements in National Currencies
JAKARTA (Sputnik) - Russia and Indonesia have already begun moving toward expanding the use of national currencies in mutual trade to reduce risks from global financial pressure, Indonesian Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita said in an interview with Sputnik and RT. "To reduce the risks o»»»
On This Day, June 23: Thai soccer team becomes trapped in flooded cave - UPI.com
On June 23, 2018, 12 members of a teenage soccer team and their coach became lost and trapped inside a flooded cave in northern Thailand. 1 of 5 | Members of the Royal Thai Navy along with volunteers from Britain, the United States, Australia, and China, are pictured as they prepare to rescue 12 sc»»»
'Trust the process': Bangladeshi photographer celebrates Dh25,000 Big Ticket win
Dubai: For Mohammed Nasim, a Bangladeshi photographer who has called the UAE home since 2007, persistence has finally paid off. The long-time Big Ticket participant is among four winners of the second weekly e-draw for June, taking home a cash prize of Dh25,000. His message to others hoping for a s»»»
Dubai launches ‘Flexi Rents’ initiative to ease tenant payment burden
Dubai has launched a new rental affordability initiative, ‘Flexi Rents’, aimed at helping tenants manage housing costs through flexible payment plans, monthly rent options and other concessions, a senior official at Dubai Land Department (DLD) said on Tuesday. Speaking on the launch, Khalid Al Shai»»»
Mindset-switch and war planning as Gulf News awarded for conflict coverage
In a pristine and full-to-the-brim conference room at the Mandarin Oriental Dubai, I was reflecting on the intensity of the last few months while holding a special award given to Gulf News for our conflict coverage. While contemplating how far we had come since February 28, a statement came from th»»»
Philippine school shooting 'planned for weeks' — guns traced to police officer and security agency
Manila: The fatal shooting inside a high school in Tacloban City had allegedly been planned weeks in advance, according to the Police Regional Office in Eastern Visayas (PRO-8). The attack unfolded Monday morning at San Jose National High School, where two Grade 9 students, aged 14 and 15, allegedl»»»
Portugal under pressure as Uzbekistan challenge looms
Doha, Qatar: For Portugal, the equation is simple. Win or risk entering the final group match under immense pressure. When they face Uzbekistan in their second Group K encounter at the FIFA World Cup, both sides will arrive with very different expectations but a common objective, securing a first v»»»
‘Under The Rubbles’ kicks off 38th Doha Theatre Festival
Doha: The 38th edition of the Doha Theatre Festival, organized by the Ministry of Culture (MoC) through the Theatre Affairs Center, opened this evening and will continue for four days with the participation of local theatre companies. The opening ceremony was held at Al Mayassa Theatre at the Qatar»»»
Qatar participates in ninth extraordinary meeting of GCC Undersecretaries of Ministries of Industry
Doha, Qatar: Qatar participated on Sunday, June 21, 2026, in the ninth extraordinary meeting of GCC Undersecretaries of Ministries of Industry, held in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The State of Qatar’s delegation was headed by H E Saleh bin Majid Al-Khulaifi, Assistant Undersecretary for Industrial Affa»»»
Leo Delibes's 'Lakme' directed by Andrei Serban to premiere at ONB on July 2, 3
The opera performance "Lakme" by Leo Delibes, directed by Andrei Serban and under the musical direction of maestro Tiberiu Soare, will be staged for the first time at the Bucharest National Opera House (ONB) on July 2 and 3.Director Serban expands the meaning of "Lakme", placing it in the gallery o»»»
Christian Tour, the first tour operator to be listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange
Christian Tour is the first tour operator to be listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB), with its shares debuting on the Regulated Market on Monday, BVB informs in a press release.The initial public offering (IPO), which preceded the listing and after which the company attracted the amount of »»»
New orders in manufacturing industry down 2.9% in first four months of 2026
New orders in the manufacturing industry overall (domestic and foreign markets) fell in nominal terms by 2.9% in the first four months of the current year, compared with the same period in 2025, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS) data published on Friday.According to official s»»»
Industrial turnover falls 1.8% in first four months
Industrial turnover fell 1.8% in nominal terms during the first four months of the year compared with the same period in 2025, according to data the National Institute of Statistics (INS) published on Friday.According to the official statistics, during the period from 1 January to 30 April, decline»»»
Competition Council:Sanctions applied to banks were for flagrant violation of national and European competition rules
The sanctions that were applied to the banks target the flagrant violation of competition rules, both national and European, through an exchange of confidential and strategic information regarding the ROBOR level within the fixing procedure, specify the representatives of the Competition Council."T»»»
Analysis: More and more large companies are collapsing; market signals are not reassuring for the coming months
Romania’s economy goes through a period of deep structural reform and the centralized official data after the first quarter of 2026 show an increased volatility in the entrepreneurial sector, the most seriously affected one being the fact that economic pressure reached the big companies – companies»»»
AHK Romania : OECD accession requires better-functioning public authorities and more efficient payments
Romania has made progress and would do well to continue on this path, while accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) requires better-functioning public authorities and greater efficiency in payments to both the public and private sectors, said Volker Raffel, Pr»»»
PNL ultimatum to Adrian Vestea and four other liberals to leave party expires
The ultimatum issued by the National Liberal Party (PNL) leadership to five party members - Lucian Bode, Rares Bogdan, Adrian Vestea, Hubert Thuma and Alina Gorghiu - to leave the liberal party expired on Monday at 12:00, meaning they are now expected to be expelled from the party.The Extraordinary»»»