Kyrgyzstan significantly increased exports of washing machines to Russia in January—May 2026 compared with the same period in 2025. Data from the National Statistical Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic say. According to the document, during the first five months of 2026, Kyrgyzstan exported 2,961 was»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is making significant strides in advancing its circular economy by expanding the recycling and reuse of construction materials across major infrastructure projects. The country’s latest sustainability achievements, announced by the Public Works Authority (Ashghal), highlight reco»»»

UK opposition parties have called for aid and visas for Pakistan to be suspended after Islamabad refused to accept the deportation of a grooming gang ringleader convicted of multiple child sex offenses. Pakistani-born Shabir Ahmed was a leading figure in the Rochdale gang, which sexually exploited »»»

Tradewill Financial Services L.L.C SOC ("Tradewill UAE"), the UAE entity supporting the Trade W brand, is pleased to announce that it has been granted a Category 5 Licence by the UAE Capital Market Authority (CMA). The approval marks an important milestone in the Tradewill Group's international gro»»»

The Government will work with the clear understanding that the European Union (EU) and NATO provide the most favourable environment for safeguarding Bulgaria's national interests, and with the firm conviction that a country such as Bulgaria cannot accept a world of spheres of influence and the redr»»»

The eighth edition of the SoNoRo Musikland Festival takes place from Friday to July 27, in the counties of Sibiu, Mures and Brasov, with the event being financed by the Ministry of Culture."The SoNoRo Musikland Festival honours through music the architectural heritage and traditions of the three co»»»

Industrial production fell by 3.3% as gross series, in the first five months of this year compared with the same period in 2025, while as series adjusted according to the number of working days and seasonality, declined by 3.1%, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS) data published»»»

The number of foreign nationals holding a valid right of residence in Romania exceeded 242,000 at the beginning of July, according to data from the General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI)."At the same time, labour market mobility remains strong. Thousands of workers have chosen to change jobs, w»»»

The European Union annual inflation was 2.9% in June 2026, down from 3.3% in May, while Romania is again the country with the highest indicator, with 9.2 annual increase in prices recorded, according to Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union.The lowest annual rates were registered i»»»

Nearly one in three Romanians believe snap elections are the best way to resolve the country’s ongoing political crisis, according to a new survey conducted by the Political Rating Agency (ARP). The poll, carried out between June 30 and July 3 through telephone and online interviews with 1,774 resp»»»

In 2024, the EU had 15.7 professional judges per 100 000 people, down from 17.7 in 2014, according to data published on Friday by Eurostat on International Criminal Justice Day.According to European statistics, among the EU member states, Croatia and Slovenia registered the highest ratios, with 43.»»»

The Prosecutor General's Office had a first reaction on Saturday to the European Commission's Report on the rule of law, in which it says that reporting dysfunctions should be based on verified facts and objective assessments, avoiding generalizations that may affect citizens' trust in the judicial»»»

The application of Romania's Justice Laws has continued and has contributed to improving the legislative framework regarding the independence and functioning of the judiciary, but the European Commission finds that a series of issues remain unresolved in justice, as well as in areas such as combati»»»

Numerous convicted criminals, corrupt officials, and tax evaders who were in prison were released after the courts applied the extended statute of limitations—contrary to European law—as ruled by the High Court of Cassation and Justice (ICCJ), led by Judge Lia Savonea, according to G4Media.ro. From»»»

President Nicusor Dan said on Thursday, commenting on the Court of Justice of the European Union's (ECHR) ruling on the statute of limitations in Romania, that "the main responsibility for this situation lies with Parliament.""There are several points that need to be made here. The first is that th»»»

The Ministry of National Defense, through the General Directorate for Armaments, signed on Friday two purchase orders under the SAFE Program, worth over one billion euros, for the purchase of 12 Airbus H225 M multi-mission helicopters and 12 air surveillance radars from the French company Thales.Ac»»»

Amid the extreme heat that has affected Kyrgyzstan since July 17, municipal services in several cities across the country have organized water-cooling activities for children. In Osh, employees of the municipal enterprise Osh-Tazalyk are using water tankers to spray water on children in the streets»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar and Türkiye have built a model of bilateral cooperation that has earned international recognition and should serve as an example for the region, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye H E Hakan Fidan said in an interview with Qatar TV yesterday. Fidan praised the strength of Qata»»»

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi condemned the US strike on the under-construction Darkhovin nuclear power plant as "a dangerous assault on Iran's peaceful infrastructure" and warned the country will act in response. "Iran will take appropriate measures to defend its national intere»»»

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways has launched a limited-time fare sale, offering travellers up to 20 per cent off Economy and Business Class tickets to more than 45 destinations across its global network. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The promotion is available for bookings»»»

LIMA: A 5.1 magnitude earthquake in the Andes region of Peru killed six people and destroyed dozens of home, officials said Sunday. The Saturday night tremor injured another 32 people as it shook the town of Chongos Bajo about 300 kilometers (180 miles) east of Lima, Prime Minister Luis Enrique Aro»»»

Accounts allegedly linked to former State Committee for National Security (SCNS) chief Kamchybek Tashiev have appeared on social media and are spreading false information, the head of the Presidential Administration’s Information Policy Service, Daiyrbek Orunbekov, said in a social media post. Acco»»»

Kyrgyz athletes successfully competed at an international aerial acrobatics competition, winning medals and securing places at the World Championship to be held in the Czech Republic. According to the Kyrgyz Federation of Aerial and Sports Acrobatics, the country was represented at the tournament b»»»

Bulgaria recorded the third-highest annual inflation rate in the European Union in June, according to Eurostat's final figures. Consumer prices rose by 5.2% compared with the same month a year earlier, placing the country behind only Romania, where inflation reached 9.2%, and Lithuania at 5.4%. At »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums has opened condolence books at four of the country’s leading cultural institutions, inviting citizens, residents and visitors to pay tribute to the late Father Amir, H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, by sharing messages of remembrance, gratitude and respect. Accordin»»»

Precision air-launched weapons and loitering munitions hit fuel depots in Odessa port, destroying fuel and lubricant reserves destined for the Ukrainian military, the Russian Defense Ministry said. Overnight, Russian strikes also targeted Ukrainian ports used for the Ukrainian army’s logistics.In O»»»

Dubai: Flight operations across the UAE remain largely normal, although several services to Kuwait continue to face disruptions. S