The survivor of a brutal pushback in Greece was forced to take action at UN level, in a display of the impossibly high standard of evidence required in European courts to prevent victims of pushbacks from accessing justice. A Hazara teenager’s flight from Afghanistan in 2018 during an uptick in Tal»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to HE Iliana Iotova on the occasion of her victory in the presidential election in the Republic of Bulgaria, wishing her success in carrying out her duties and the relations between the two countries further pr»»»

By Staff, Agencies Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky expressed hope that the Democrats' sweeping victory in the US midterm elections would secure increased American military and financial support for Ukraine, now in its fifth year of conflict with Russia, while putting additional pressure on Ru»»»

Tunis, November 5 (TAP) – Partly cloudy skies are expected across Tunisia on Thursday, becoming locally overcast over the northwestern and central highlands, with scattered showers. Rainfall will gradually extend to the eastern coastal regions...»»»

The removal of price caps on natural gas could lead to triple-digit percentage increases in final bills for households, starting April 1, as gas prices on European markets are once again on an upward trend?according to an analysis by Claudiu Cazacu, a strategy consultant at XTB ...»»»

An Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of the National Corporation Nuclearelectrica approved, on Thursday, with over 99.8% of the votes, SNN taking out a loan of EUR 800 million from the European Investment Bank (EIB) for the refurbishment of Unit 1 of the Cernavoda nuclear-power plant, t»»»

Hidroelectrica Group recorded a gross electricity production of 9,601 GWh in the first nine months of this year, an increase of 10% compared to the same period in 2025, of which 9,416 GWh was generated from hydro sources, according to preliminary data posted on Thursday on the Bucharest Stock Excha»»»

US investment firm Carlyle and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have agreed to sell Black Sea Oil & Gas S.A. and BSOG Holding Activity S.A. (together, “BSOG”), Romania’s largest offshore natural gas producer, to European energy company Mazarine Energy. The transaction is »»»

Hidroelectrica Group recorded a gross electricity production of 9,601 GWh in the first nine months of this year, an increase of 10% compared to the same period in 2025, of which 9,416 GWh was generated from hydro sources, according to preliminary data posted on Thursday on the Bucharest Stock Excha»»»

Industrial greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Romania declined 39.2% in 2024 compared with 2008 levels, while emissions generated by households totalled 22.6 million tonnes, up 1.1% from 2023, according to data the National Institute of Statistics (INS) released on ...»»»

The investment projects that are part of the Romanian nuclear programme are essential to ensure Romania's energy security, Energy Minister Dumitru Chisalita said on Friday, on a working visit to the Cernavoda Nuclear Power ...»»»

The Government has approved, by way of a resolution, the measures necessary to ensure the safe and secure operation of the National Power System during the period from November 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, announced the Government spokesperson, Dan ...»»»

Currently, only 40% of Romania's population has access to the natural gas network, and the "Anghel Saligny" Program, implemented nationwide by the Ministry of Development, is the only initiative capable of facilitating access to this utility for household consumers, Minister Marcel-Alexandru Stoica»»»

Romania's total available energy resources increased in 2025 compared with 2024, by 817,000 tonnes of oil equivalent (toe), while primary energy production fell by 2.4% and imports of energy resources rose by 10.6%, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS) data published on ...»»»

By Staff, Agencies "Israeli" Occupation Forces [IOF] continued their attacks on southern Lebanon overnight from Wednesday into Thursday, shelling Wadi Zibqin in the Tyre district and the outskirts of Mayfadoun in the Nabatieh district. Earlier, an "Israeli" aircraft carried out two airstrikes on Ta»»»

Medcare Royal Hills will feature six operating theatres, advanced cancer care and more Dubai: A new luxury hospital featuring a comprehensive cancer centre, robotic-assisted surgery, advanced cardiac care and a dedicated water birth unit is set to open in Dubai Studio City by 2029, following a Dh35»»»

Doha, Qatar: At Doha Festival City, Qatar’s ultimate destination for shopping, dining and entertainment, sustainability is becoming part of what makes every visit meaningful. Beyond the stores, restaurants, and attractions, the mall continues to introduce practical initiatives that support a greene»»»

Abu Dhabi reviews ADNOC's first 10 months of 2026, growth projects, industrial expansion Dubai: ADNOC’s plans to strengthen UAE industrial supply chains, invest in production capabilities and expand the use of artificial intelligence (AI) were reviewed at a board executive committee meeting chaired»»»

DOHA His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to HE President Iliana Iotova on the occasion of her election as President of the Republic of Bulgaria, wishing her success in performing her duties, and for the relations between the tw»»»

David Smith, The Guardian Donald Trump posted a document on social media this summer by a supposed historian that compared him with, among others, Napoleon Bonaparte and Adolf Hitler. That now seems fitting: the US president has himself fought one battle too many, and appears to have brought about »»»

Doha, Qatar: Unbeaten Jungle Monarch made an impressive return to action, cruising to victory in the feature Rowdat Rashid Cup at the 7th Al Rayyan Race Meeting held at Al Rayyan Racecourse. The bay gelding, who won all five of his starts last season, produced another impressive performance in the »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar SC suffered a 4-1 defeat against UAE’s Al Nasr in their Gulf Club Champions League (GCCL) match at Al Maktoum Stadium in Dubai yesterday, dealing another blow to their hopes of reaching the next round. Al Nasr took the lead in the 20th minute through Ramon Mierez, who capitalised»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has concluded a livelihood project for poor families in Gaza, which involved the provision of vocational training for 60 graduates, to help them start their own small businesses, at a total cost of $234,000. Dr. Akram Nassar, head of QRCS’s representat»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has signed an agreement with GSM Education to manage and operate the International School of Medical Sciences and Engineering, making it the third school to join Qatar’s programme for attracting distinguished international schools. The agr»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of Qatar Sustainability Week 2026, LuLu Hypermarket, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Philippines in Qatar, organised “Recyclers United – Closing the Loop Through Smart Recycling” yesterday at LuLu Hypermarket, D-Ring Road Branch, bringing together the Filipino communit»»»

Arab News DUBAI: Israel’s President Isaac Herzog is set to begin consultations with political parties to form a new coalition government, after official results of a general election last week showed no clear winner. Herzog began the consultation process on Wednesday night and told party leaders th»»»

RIYADH: Saudi artist and calligrapher Abdelrahman Elshahed brought historical poetry and Arabic calligraphy to life using raw, natural inks during an immersive and educational evening of cultural celebration on Tuesday. “Calligraphers in the past used to make their inks themselves; they would get t»»»

Doha: Qai, a global technology company headquartered in Qatar, will expand its presence in the United Kingdom through a major AI infrastructure project on the Drax Power Station estate in the north of England. The project is a major initiative under Qai’s AI infrastructure joint venture with Brookf»»»

Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank and Invest Qatar, the country’s Investment Promotion Agency, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in support of foreign investment, business establishment, and economic growth in Qatar. The agreement establishes a framework for coo»»»

Doha, Qatar: QAMO Qatar Moms celebrated its sixth anniversary with SHAGUN 6.0, a grand Diwali-themed celebration at Hilton Doha. The event brought together 150 women for an evening of friendship, cultural festivities and togetherness. Founded by Deepa Jaiswal on July 24, 2020, QAMO has grown from a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar’s (WCM-Q) Global Institute for Population Health convened healthcare professionals, researchers and policymakers for a symposium examining how healthcare systems can better support healthier, longer lives as populations age and the burden of chronic disease»»»

By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump’s announcement of an agreement with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to halt American aid to “Israel” has left the “Israeli” establishment in disarray. The announcement, which concerns aid worth $3.8 billion a year, followed Trump’s claims that "Israel"»»»

By Staff, Agencies Gold and silver added a combined $1 trillion in market value on Wednesday, as the metals jumped after Democrats won control of the United States Congress and the US dollar fell. Spot gold rose about 5.32% to roughly $4,139.6 an ounce, back above $4,000, while silver gained betwee»»»

Doha: Hosts Qatar concluded their FIP World Cup group campaign with a 2-1 defeat to Germany in their third tie at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex yesterday. Despite a spirited performance from Asian Games gold medallists Rashed Nawaf and Mashari Nawaf, who secured Qatar’s only v»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar continues its efforts to cement its place among leading digital economies by developing an integrated national artificial intelligence ecosystem. Built on innovation, the use of advanced technologies to support development priorities, and investment in national talent as a key pi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Aleksandar Mitrovic and Roger Guedes struck late to give Al Rayyan SC a 2-0 victory over Oman’s Al Nahda Club in their AFC Champions League Two Group C match at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium yesterday. The win, Al Rayyan’s second in a row over the Omani side, took them to nine points and stren»»»

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, reinforced its role in supporting regional capital market development at The Network Forum Middle East 2026 in Oman, highlighting the importance of institutional banking expertise, custody capabilities and cross-»»»

Nearly three-quarters of Bulgarians (74%) say that rising energy prices, including those of natural gas, electricity and fuels, over the past 12 months have significantly reduced their purchasing power. Half (50%) have cut spending on food or healthcare, according to the findings of the eighth edit»»»

Doha, Qatar: The floodlights of Lusail International Circuit have illuminated some of MotoGP’s most memorable moments, from Valentino Rossi’s close battles to Marc Marquez’s last-lap duels with Andrea Dovizioso. More than two decades after the circuit staged its first premier-class race in 2004, th»»»

President Donald Trump was publicly humbled by inflation in Tuesday's midterm elections, as rising prices provoked a blistering set of losses for Republicans in House, Senate and gubernatorial races. Most voters said that Trump's own policies had smothered growth and drove costs even higher, accord»»»

Family is the main source of support for 88% of Romanians in case of an urgent problem, such as a financial difficulty or a health problem, while relationships with family and friends are the dimension with which Romanians are most satisfied, with a score of 9.1 out of 10, reveals the Barometer of »»»

Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant's Unit 1 is expected to be resynchronized with Romania's National Energy System (SEN) on Friday, Nov. 6, after the minimum requirements for restarting the reactor were met and startup procedures began on Wednesday, state-owned nuclear power producer Nuclearelectrica ..»»»

Bucharest accounts for approximately 35% of Romania's online fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market, according to a survey conducted by the Romanian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK Romania) during a debate held as part of its November members' meeting."E-commerce in Romania is still »»»

Researcher Calin Ur, director of the Extreme Light Infrastructure - Nuclear Physics (ELI-NP) project, known as the Magurele laser facility, said on Wednesday that the research centre is now operational but has been built for the next generation, making it essential to attract more bright, passionat»»»

Progress in reducing the budget deficit provides Romania with stronger arguments in European negotiations, and continuing fiscal consolidation efforts is necessary to support the interests of the Romanian economy, Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare stated on Wednesday."Romania is no longer in ...»»»

The government's main priority is to revive the economy, Prime Minister Luca Niculescu said during a meeting with representatives of foreign investors in Romania at Victoria Palace on Wednesday, thanking them for their important contribution to the country's ...»»»

National Liberal Party (PNL) leader Ilie Bolojan on Tuesday criticised remarks made by Alternative for Germany (AfD) leader Alice Weidel about Romanians living in Germany, saying that xenophobic and extremist rhetoric had nothing to do with genuine ...»»»

Over half of the Romanian young people do not know about the French military presence in our country, but the majority considers that it contributes to Romania’s security, shows a recent INSCOP survey presented on Wednesday at the France Residence, context where the ambassador Nicolas Warmey apprec»»»

Romania needs investments, solid partnerships, and an openness to international experience, stated Minister of Health Alexandru Rogobete, who met on Wednesday with the British Ambassador to Romania, Giles Portman.According to the health ...»»»

Minister of Foreign Affairs Dan Neculaescu met on Wednesday, at the Foreign Ministry's headquarters, with heads of mission from the broader Asian region, describing the encounter as a "substantial" exchange of views."An initial, substantial ...»»»