Tunisia signs Algiers Ministerial Declaration on South Hydrogen Corridor project
Tunis, Oct. 2 (TAP)- Energy ministers of Tunisia, Algeria, Italy, Austria and Germany inked Thursday the Algiers Ministerial Declaration on the South Hydrogen Corridor project "SoutH2 Corridor." The project seeks to support Euro-Mediterranean...»»»
Italy's firefighting planes return home after scorching summer
Rome: After a gruelling summer skimming lakes and coastlines to dump thousands of tonnes of water on wildfires across a parched Europe, Italy's fleet of bright yellow and red Canadair planes has finally returned home to a base near Rome for maintenance. Italy operates one of the world's largest fle»»»
Romanian Creative Week returns to Bucharest with art, fashion, film, and creative industry talks
Romanian Creative Week—the largest event dedicated to the creative industries in the European Union—returns from October 2 to 8, 2026, with the second edition of RCW X Bucharest, the event’s autumn capsule. Held under the High Patronage of the President of Romania, the program brings projects spann»»»
Kyrgyzstan increases coffee imports by more than 50 percent - | 24.KG
In the first nine months of 2026, Kyrgyzstan imported 199.3 tonnes of coffee from third countries. This is already more than the total volume imported throughout last year, the State Customs Service reported. Thus, coffee imports in the first nine months of this year were 52.2 percent higher than t»»»
Media Review: October 2
POLITICS Trud argues that the Radev cabinet faces three key constraints: time, personnel and money. Time is particularly limited, as the government must tackle a long list of urgent domestic and foreign-policy issues while institutional procedures slow down decision-making. Personnel is another maj»»»
QM to present exhibition on artist Giuseppe Penone
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM), the nation’s preeminent institution for art and culture, yesterday released new details about ‘Giuseppe Penone: The Inner Flow of Life,’ a major survey at the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) focused on the career of the pioneering Italian artist. On view from 26 Oct»»»
Hungary backs tougher EU return rules, bloc approves new system for migrants without right to stay
Hungary has voted in favour of new EU rules designed to make the return of people without a legal right to stay more effective, including stricter measures and the possibility of return hubs outside the bloc. EU approves new return framework The Council of the European Union has given its final app»»»
Minister, Italy Ambassador discuss boosting investment cooperation
AMMAN — Minister of Investment Tareq Abu Ghazaleh on Thursday met with Italian Ambassador to Jordan Pier Luigi Zamporlini to discuss ways to strengthen investment cooperation between the two countries.Abu Ghazaleh highlighted the importance of building on the longstanding relations between Jordan a»»»
Can UK-Saudi ties become a security architecture for an unstable Gulf?
LONDON: For decades, the UK-Saudi relationship has been defined by energy, defense, trade and intelligence cooperation. But as conflict and instability increasingly threaten the Gulf’s shipping lanes, energy infrastructure and critical technologies, Sir Liam Fox argues that the partnership now need»»»
Spanish royals to visit crisis-hit Ceuta on October 13
MADRID: King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia will visit Spain’s diplomatically sensitive enclave of Ceuta on October 13 as a migration crisis engulfs the north African territory claimed by Morocco, the palace announced on Thursday. Their trip to Ceuta, and then to Spain’s other north African enclave of»»»
Work on migrant return hubs ‘progressing well’, EU countries say
BRUSSELS: Work to set up migrant return hubs outside the European Union is progressing “very well”, Denmark said Thursday as the bloc’s home affairs ministers met in Luxembourg to discuss further ways to boost deportations. Denmark — along with Austria, Greece, Germany and the Netherlands — has bee»»»
FlyDubai cockpit incident turns focus to crew-related hijackings
The pilot of the FlyDubai flight is suspected of having stabbed his copilot midflight in an apparent attempt to crash the plane. The incident has turned focus to similar incidents in the past, where deliberate crashes or near crashes have been instigated by on or off-duty crew. A pilot on a plane t»»»
World's tallest gold bar on display at Sharjah watch and jewellery show
BTC's Guinness-certified 2.12m gold bar is styled as a ruler for visitors to stand beside Dubai: The world's tallest gold bar is on display at the 58th Watch & Jewelry Middle East Show at Expo Centre Sharjah, where visitors can stand next to it and compare their height. The bar, presented by the Bu»»»
What Paysafe’s Wallet Consolidation Means for Every Stakeholder in Europe
Paysafe, the payments group behind Skrill, Neteller and PaysafeCard, is reshaping its consumer business around a single account. PaysafeWallet, introduced on 22 April 2026, turns PaysafeCard’s former Account & Card product into a full-service digital wallet with a dedicated IBAN and debit card, and»»»
Lebanon urges US to increase pressure on Israel to end its operations in the south – Ya Libnan
Share: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri called on the United States to increase pressure on Israel to implement the agreements and halt operations in southern Lebanon. Lebanese authorities are also requesting continued support for the armed forces and say they inten»»»
Energy and AI strategic priorities for Italy amid global tensions, minister says
Rome, Sept. 30 (SANA) Italian Minister of Environment and Energy Security Gilberto Pichetto Fratin affirmed Wednesday that energy resilience and artificial intelligence technology represent strategic twin pillars for Italy’s economic future and national competitiveness. In statements reported by It»»»
Italy extends border checks with Spain for another 15 days
Rome: Italy has extended for another 15 days the checks at its air and maritime borders with Spain due to the continuing situation in Ceuta, local media reported Wednesday. According to Corriere della Sera, Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi decided to extend the checks after a meeting of »»»
Visa: Over 90% of European banks are already using AI
At European level, 48% of the banks included in the study focus their AI investments on operational efficiency or staff productivity, whilst 30% cite customer experience or fraud prevention as the main driver of investment. The area in which the technology is applied influences the results achieved»»»
Newly signed Saudi-Italian agreement to create greater access for businesess
RIYADH: Saudi-Italian business ties have been strengthened after an agreement was signed to improve access to each other’s markets. The Federation of Saudi Chambers and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, Italy’s national promotional institution, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Wednesday to strength»»»
[Interview] Ceuta crisis shows how EU border outsourcing puts children at risk, says German lawyer
Spain is coordinating with Morocco to prevent a new mass crossing into Ceuta this week, Spanish foreign minister José Manuel Albares said ealrier in September in response to renewed encouragement to storm the Ceuta border crossing on social media. Warnings of a new wave of border crossings has caus»»»
RAF Fairford ‘bomb plot’ unravels
Five young men from London who were caught near a British airbase heavily used by the US in its war against Iran have triggered a media frenzy across the London establishment's mainstream media. The so-called “Fairford incident” lit up the British deep state media echo chamber. However, what was in»»»
Media Review: September 30
No single topic dominates Wednesday’s print media. The top news in online media and TV morning shows is that a businessman has been shot dead in Plovdiv (South Central Bulgaria), as well as that Greece will return the remains of Bulgaria's Tsar Samuel to Sofia. HOME AFFAIRS Segabg.com reports that »»»
Visa: Over 90% of European banks are already using AI
At European level, 48% of the banks included in the study focus their AI investments on operational efficiency or staff productivity, whilst 30% cite customer experience or fraud prevention as the main driver of investment. The area in which the technology is applied influences the results achieved»»»
Muheel advances innovative and sustainable professional cleaning in Saudi Arabia through strategic partnership with Sutter Group and Al Bariq
Collaboration brings together innovation, local market capability, operational expertise Muheel Facilities Management has entered into a strategic partnership with Italian professional cleaning Sutter Professional, founded in 1858, and Al Bariq Saudia Trading Company to advance sustainable professi»»»
Italian food exports to Saudi Arabia near SR2.2b as 37 companies head to Jeddah
JEDDAH: Some 37 Italian companies were in Jeddah for The Saudifood Show 2026, building on agri-food exports to Saudi Arabia that approached SR2.2 billion ($587 million) in the first 11 months of 2025. Seventeen companies exhibited food and beverage products at the show at the Jeddah Superdome, whil»»»
Italy distances Egypt from verdict over Giulio Regeni as opposition attacks
ROME: Italy signalled on Tuesday it wanted to avoid a diplomatic rupture with Egypt after three Egyptian security officials were found guilty in absentia of the 2016 kidnapping of student Giulio Regeni, who was killed after his abduction. “There has been a conviction. Egypt has not been convicted, »»»
Twice as Many Bulgarian Students Choose Spain, While Netherlands Remains Top Destination, Survey Finds
Twice as many Bulgarian students are starting higher education in Spain in 2026, and the total number of those leaving to study abroad is up 9%, according to data from an analysis by Integral Bulgaria, published on Tuesday. The Netherlands remains the most preferred destination for the third consec»»»
Italy completes troop withdrawal from Iraq
ROME: Italy on Tuesday completed the withdrawal of its last troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year military presence in the country, a defense ministry statement said. Rome had already recalled most of its personnel from Iraq by March 2026, after an overnight air strike targeted a military base in the »»»
How Cash-Pay Clinics Are Rethinking Marketing, One Service Line at a Time
A new kind of healthcare business has become common in cities across North America and Europe: the cash-pay clinic. Wellness centers, medical spas, and aesthetic practices sell services that patients choose and pay for themselves, from hydration infusions to advanced facial treatments. Insurance ne»»»
Danish retail chain NORMAL is entering the Romanian market with two stores in Bucharest and Timișoara
The Danish retail chain NORMAL is entering the Romanian market and is preparing to open its first two stores in Bucharest and Timișoara. The first store will open its doors to the public on Wednesday, 30 September at Mega Mall in Bucharest, at 09:00 a.m, and after two days, on 2 October, the store »»»
Subaru Italy announces the appointment of Irinel Marghioala-Andrei as Country Manager for Romania
With a career spanning more than a decade in the automotive industry, marked by a diverse background in sales, strategic marketing, regional management, and network development, Irinel Marghioala-Andrei is taking the helm of the Subaru brand in the local market. Subaru is strengthening its leadersh»»»
European official says any European mission to back army in disarming Hezbollah
While the mission of the UNIFIL forces in southern Lebanon is expected to end late this year, a senior European diplomatic official confirmed on Tuesday that any European security mission in Lebanon will not replace UNIFIL. The diplomat also clarified to Al-Arabiya television that the proposed Euro»»»
Retail parks in Poland – capital origin, yields and investment strategies
The growing retail park market has not gone unnoticed by investors. Despite the first investment transaction regarding this asset type took place in 2008, on the course of 18 years the retail park and convenience retail market recorded the investment volume exceeding €2.5 billion so far. Avison You»»»
After a tough 2026 for Romania, ICAP CRIF forecasts GDP growth of 2.5% in 2027
“Romania is undergoing a phase of macroeconomic adjustment, with GDP growth estimated at 0.2% in 2026—below the EU-27 average. This slowdown primarily reflects fiscal consolidation measures and persistent inflationary pressures—factors that are dampening domestic demand and limiting economic moment»»»
Fitout Solutions Design (FSD Group) expands regional footprint, scaling its furniture installation division in six countries
Fitout Solutions Design (FSD Group), a player in the construction and fit-out services market for commercial and office spaces, continues its regional expansion by scaling its furniture installation division across its existing markets. The division currently operates with simultaneous teams across»»»
How Trump’s sweeping changes are remaking Washington
President Donald Trump has focused on remaking Washington in his second term, from blades of grass on the White House lawn to new monuments around the city. He regularly directs the presidential helicopter to fly over his projects, surveying his changes from above. No modern president has done more»»»
Russian-linked forensic technology reached Hungarian police
A company selling powerful digital forensic tools to law-enforcement agencies across Europe — including the Hungarian police — has been accused by US authorities of concealing its Russian ownership and the fact that its software was developed in Russia. The case has raised fresh questions over Russ»»»
More Bulgarians Travel Abroad in August, While Foreign Visits DeclineOpinions
More than 1.1 million Bulgarian citizens traveled abroad in August, while nearly 38% of foreign visits to Bulgaria were transit crossings The number of trips by Bulgarian citizens abroad increased by 3.5% year-on-year in August, reaching 1,116,200, according to preliminary data from Bulgaria’s Nati»»»
Italian companies target Saudi food sector as 37 firms join Jeddah exhibitions
JEDDAH: Thirty-seven Italian companies explored investment opportunities and promoted food products and industrial capabilities in Saudi Arabia through two food-industry exhibitions in Jeddah, according to Marco Bocchi, Italy’s consul general in Jeddah. Seventeen companies showcased Italian agricul»»»
Why Europe Is Suddenly Talking About War With RussiaOpinions
The language European leaders use about Russia has shifted noticeably in recent weeks. Warnings that were once heard mostly in Warsaw, Vilnius and Tallinn are now coming from Paris, London, Berlin and even Bern, while in Moscow the Kremlin is presenting its parliamentary election as a public endors»»»
Hybrid warfare: The threat of Russia looms over the Mediterranean
The CIA has reportedly warned several countries that Russia is preparing to launch hybrid operations across the Mediterranean Sea. But is the risk real, or is it a form of cyber warfare? Several countries across the Mediterranean have reportedly been informed by the CIA of a possible immi»»»
Court finds 3 guilty of kidnapping, killing student
Court ruling offers partial justice as murder charge remains unresolved A Rome court on Monday convicted three Egyptian security officers of kidnapping an Italian student who was tortured and killed a decade ago, in a case that has strained Italy's diplomatic relations with Cairo. The officers, who»»»
Constitutional Court to Mark 35th Anniversary with International Conference
Bulgaria's Constitutional Court will hold an international conference at the Central Military Club in Sofia on October 15 to mark its 35th anniversary, the court reported on Monday. The forum will be the conclusion of a series of events marking the development of constitutional justice in Bulgaria.»»»
Jeddah food shows connect Saudi firms with global markets
JEDDAH: Saudi food businesses and international companies are using The Saudifood Show and Saudifood Manufacturing expo in Jeddah to expand partnerships, reach customers and explore opportunities in the region’s food market. The opening, at the Jeddah Superdome, was attended by Vice Minister of Ind»»»
How war and displacement are driving child marriage in Gaza
LONDON: As Gaza dominates discussions for yet another year at the UN General Assembly in New York, newly published UN reports warn of growing threats to women and girls in Gaza, where displacement, hunger and the breakdown of public services are increasing their vulnerability to abuse and forced ma»»»
Share of Bulgarians Consuming Alcohol Daily Is at 4.6%, Below EU average
In Bulgaria, daily alcohol consumption is reported by 4.6 % of the population aged 16 and over. The countries where alcohol is consumed most frequently are Poland (16.0 %), Italy (7.9 %), as well as Belgium and Denmark (7.5 % each), according to Eurostat data. In 2025, 4.8 % of people aged 16 and o»»»
Kyrgyzstan sells 2.4 tonnes of gold for $341 million in one month - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan’s gold sector saw a sharp turnaround in July 2026, with the country exporting nearly 2.4 tonnes of unwrought gold worth $341.6 million after six months of limited exports. The sector generated a surplus of $206.6 million, data from the National Statistical Committee say. Gold exports As »»»
THIS WEEK: Interior ministers discuss Fortress Europe, as Kallas goes to Syria
Interior ministers will discuss how to secure borders and deport more immigrants this week, while foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas takes EU diplomacy to Syria. Home affairs ministers meeting in Brussels on Thursday (1 October) will discuss “the overall state” and “security” of the Schengen free-tr»»»
Italy expels Moldovan rapper over highway video
Rome: Italy has expelled a Moldovan rap artist by the name of Bratan from the country for allegedly obstructing a highway near Milan in order to shoot a music video, the Italian interior ministry said on Sunday. The incident happened this month when the musician, whose real name is Nicolae Novacenk»»»
Britain’s rhetorical war, Zelensky’s UN crashout, the deep state media: RT stories that shaped the week
Britain turns up the war rhetoricAnyone paying the slightest attention to the news this week could be convinced that the UK is preparing for a direct and imminent war with Russia. Retired generals are telling the public to get “psychologically prepared” for conflict; Labour Party thought leaders ar»»»