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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

“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), 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»»»

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»»»

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 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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 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»»»

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: 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»»»

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»»»

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’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 »»»

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»»»

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 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»»»

Artist loses Italian permit, deported after filming video on blocked road Rome: Italy has deported a Moldovan trap music artist called Bratan for allegedly blocking a major highway near Milan to film a music video, the interior minister said on Sunday. The incident happened this month when the musi»»»

Passengers urged to check schedules as Etna eruption disrupts Italy–UAE air travel Flights at Italy’s Catania airport remained suspended on Sunday after volcanic ash from Mount Etna was released into the atmosphere, according to the company operating the Sicilian airport. Societa Aeroporto Catania »»»

The Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem said that the textile and spinning sector is a key target of Egypt’s industrial strategy, given its strong potential to integrate into global supply chains, deepen local manufacturing and boost exports. During a tour of the 6th of October City’s industrial zon»»»

On 30 September, the Budapest Court of Appeal will deliver a second-instance ruling in the criminal case of Simeon Trux — miraculously transformed into "Maja" — who, as a member of an international Antifa gang, went hunting for alleged "Nazis" for three days in February 2023. This was announced by »»»

Doha: Qatar National Bank (QNB) said that Germany's weak economic performance is largely linked to mounting pressures on its export-led industrial model, which had been a key pillar of its economic strength for decades. Rising energy costs, intensifying competition from China and domestic structura»»»

AI voice-cloning scam tricks Italian bank into €95 million overseas transfers Fraudsters used AI-generated messages and a cloned voice to impersonate senior executives and a top lawyer, tricking an Italian private bank into transferring about €95 million ($108 million) to overseas accounts, Reuters»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Bank (QNB) said that Germany's weak economic performance is largely linked to mounting pressures on its export-led industrial model, which had been a key pillar of its economic strength for decades. Rising energy costs, intensifying competition from China and domestic st»»»

Paris, France: Zinedine Zidane's debut as France coach was overshadowed by an injury to captain Kylian Mbappe in a 1-0 win away to Turkiye on Friday, while Roberto Mancini's first game back in charge of Italy ended in a 2-0 defeat to Belgium. Zidane, the France legend and member of the team that wo»»»

The annual horse race in the Israeli-occupied West Bank had been suspended for two years Dubai: The thunder of hooves and clouds of dust returned to the hills west of Hebron as Palestinian riders raced Arabian horses through Al-Majd village, drawing cheers from residents. The annual race in the Isr»»»

GCC-ASEAN ties, Sudan truce and Gaza peace plan top UAE agenda in New York New York: The UAE delegation participated in several key, high-level meetings on the second day of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 81). Dr. Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, addressed »»»