London, Oct. 27 (SANA) Global oil prices edged lower on Tuesday as hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East eased concerns over supply disruptions, while gold prices slipped as the U.S. dollar strengthened ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting.Brent crude futures fell 66 cents, or 0.57 per»»»

TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - Polls opened in Israel on Tuesday for the parliamentary elections, with the vote to continue until 10 p.m. local time (20:00 GMT), a Sputnik correspondent reported. According to the Central Election Commission, about 7.3 million of more than 10 million Israeli citizens are elig»»»

Flight disruptions and safety concerns prompt US Embassy warning in Saudi Arabia Dubai: The US Embassy in Riyadh has issued a security alert, saying the State Department ordered non-emergency US government employees and their family members to leave Saudi Arabia due to safety risks, effective Octob»»»

Romania ranks 20th out of 23 European markets analysed by Transparency Index 2026 that classifies used car markets in Europe according to risks faced by buyers, although it went up two positions compared to last year, an analysis made by carVerticalcompany, specialised in automobile data shows. Ove»»»

The number of properties sold in Romania in the first nine months of 2026 fell by 17.8% to 381,094, from 463,592 in the same period last year, however, most of the decline was concentrated in the third quarter, which was affected by the disruption of the National Agency for Cadastre and Land Regist»»»

Brasov-Ghimbav International Airport rose to eighth place in the ranking of passenger traffic across Romania's 17 civilian airports in the third quarter, Brasov County Council President Adrian Vestea announced, adding that the total number of passengers recorded in the first nine months of the year»»»

Housing prices in Romania rose 14.4% in 2025 compared with the previous year, the largest increase among the European countries assessed, with the average price reaching 1,917 euros per square metre, according to the Deloitte Property Index 2026 ...»»»

More than 108,000 properties were sold nationwide between July and September, down by 66,000 compared with the same period last year.According to a press release from the National Agency for Cadastre and Land Registration sent on Friday, a ...»»»

Bucharest has overtaken Brasov to rank second among Romanian cities with the highest apartment prices, following a wave of price increases over the past year in the property market, while Cluj-Napoca remains the undisputed national leader, according to a specialist platform monitoring the residenti»»»

The flex office stock in Bucharest has reached about 73,500 sq.m., 6.5 times higher than the 11,000 sq.m. level recorded in 2015, according to the Bucharest Flex Office Overview 2026, made by Cushman& Wakefield Echinox. At present, at least 46 centers belonging to 24 companies are ...»»»

In 2025, the average download speed in Romania reached 482 Mbps for fixed-line cable Internet and 68 Mbps for mobile Internet, according to a report published on Thursday by the National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications ...»»»

Health Minister Alexandru Rogobete said on Thursday that he and his team had identified and reallocated RON 150 million to fund emergency departments and ambulance services across the country."We achieved this through a responsible ...»»»

The National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority (ANSVSA) and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) will continue to strengthen cooperation in veterinary and animal health matters and expand bilateral trade, the Romanian institution said on Friday in a Faceb»»»

Romania had more than 500,000 tourist accommodation bed places as of July 31 2026, an increase of 7.7% compared with the same date last year, according to data published on Friday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).The number of ...»»»

The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs has congratulated the Albanian Coalition on securing two seats in elections held in Serbia. Albanian Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha described the latest developments as evidence of the importance of civic engagement, stressing that the two mandates should s»»»

Mumbai, India: Indian authorities ordered evacuations in southwestern Andhra Pradesh ahead of a severe cyclone expected to make landfall by Wednesday, the national weather office said. Cyclone Arnab is forecast to hit the coast as a "very severe cyclonic storm", with gusts of up to 140 kilometres (»»»

Barcelona: Carlos Alcaraz will lead a strong Spanish Davis Cup team named by captain David Ferrer yesterday. Seven-time Grand Slam winner Alcaraz, Rafael Jodar, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Marcel Granollers and Pedro Martinez will compete for Spain, who last won the competition in 2019. “We have a»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Military conflicts involving the United States could hurt the Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections in November, a former vice president of the Washington-based Eurasia Center, Earl Rasmussen, said. "I believe the ongoing wars, or rather conflicts, may be a factor dur»»»

Planning a China trip? Check the latest visa application process, fee changes and rules Indian travellers planning a trip to China will need to follow a revised visa application process from October 26, as Chinese diplomatic missions take over applications previously handled by visa application cen»»»

KHARTOUM: A drone strike on a market in Nyala, the de facto capital of Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in western Darfur, killed 21 people and wounded at least 40 others, a medical source and witnesses told AFP Tuesday. One Nyala resident said a market in the city’s north was struck by a »»»

Prime Minister Edi Rama has once again called on protesters to engage in dialogue. For the second consecutive day, a stone table has been placed in front of the Prime Minister’s Office, accompanied by written messages inviting protesters to talks. However, Rama’s calls for dialogue have been repeat»»»

Municipality announces temporary closure to carry out maintenance and improvement works Dubai: Dibba Al Hisn Municipality has announced the temporary closure of Dibba Al Hisn Beach until further notice to allow maintenance and improvement works to be carried out. In an announcement issued on Tuesda»»»

Authorities reassure residents as clean-up operations continue in Umm Al Quwain Dubai: UAE authorities continue coordinated efforts to contain an oil spill affecting the coastline of Umm Al Quwain, with specialised teams carrying out clean-up operations, environmental assessments, and coastal monit»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe West Bank: Israeli settlers set fire to Palestinian vehicles as they attack the village of Umm Safa, northwest of Ramallah 27-10-2026 09:13»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Nasser Medical Complex in Gaza: Palestinian girl succumbs to wounds sustained in Israeli fire in Mawasi Khan Younis 27-10-2026 09:20 AM Lat»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Sadd SC earned their first point in the AFC Champions League (ACL) Elite after Akram Afif’s superb goal was cancelled out by a late equaliser in a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia’s Al Qadsiah in Dammam yesterday. Afif put the Qatari side ahead in the 74th minute, but Julian Quinones e»»»

Doha, Qatar: On October 28, 2026, the World Sustainability Day, Finland is awarding Fahad bin Mohammed Al-Attiyah, Founder and Director of the Caravane Earth Foundation and Chair of INTBAU Qatar, a Climate Honours diploma in recognition of his commitment to promoting sustainability in agriculture a»»»

Latifa Al-Husseini The electoral landscape in the “Israeli” entity appears highly complex. Competition is fierce, and no bloc seems capable of securing a decisive victory and winning a majority, opening the door to multiple possible scenarios. Numerous questions arise over the fierce battle for Kne»»»

By Staff, Agencies The Ministry of Women’s Affairs in Gaza announced that nearly 50,000 Palestinian women and girls have been martyred or sustained serious injuries since “Israel” launched its genocidal war on the besieged territory on October 7, 2023. In a statement issued on Monday to mark Palest»»»

Doha, Qatar: Lusail International Circuit (LIC) yesterday announced a partnership with Ooredoo Qatar, naming the telecommunications and ICT provider as its Founding Partner for the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2026 and the MotoGP Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar 2026. The agreement was»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Sailiya have appointed former Qatar international Majdi Siddiq as their new coach, replacing Mirghani Al Zain, who has been reassigned to oversee the club’s youth teams as general supervisor and technical director, the club announced in a statement yesterday. Al Zain leaves the post»»»

Doha: The eighth meeting of Directors General of Civil Aviation in the Middle East region commenced yesterday. Hosted by the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) in collaboration with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Middle East Regional Office, the conference will run through »»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Shamal are relishing the opportunity to measure themselves against one of Asia’s strongest sides when they take on Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal in the AFC Champions League Elite at Al Bayt Stadium tonight. The two teams will meet for the first time, with Al Shamal looking to upset the od»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for International Cooperation H E Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met yesterday with United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and Director of the UNDP Regional Bureau for Arab States H E Dr. Abdallah Al Dardari, on the sidelines of the ongoing World Investm»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Zimbabwe is set to deepen cooperation with Russia in trade and investment, Zimbabwean Foreign Minister Amon Murwira said in an interview with ZBC News. "Throughout his visit, His Excellency is going to interact with businesspeople from the Russian Federation as part of our econom»»»

ALGIERS (Sputnik) - Trade between Russia and Algeria has increased by more than 20% since the beginning of 2026, Russian Ambassador to Algeria Alexei Solomatin told Sputnik. "According to confirmed data, trade between Russia and Algeria has grown by more than 20% since the beginning of the year. Th»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the chairman of the African Union Commission, arrived in Moscow on Tuesday to participate in the third Russia-Africa summit, a Sputnik correspondent reported. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said that Ali Youssouf would take part in the first plenary session of th»»»

Municipality announces temporary closure to carry out maintenance and improvement works Dubai: Dibba Al Hisn Municipality has announced the temporary closure of Dibba Al Hisn Beach until further notice to allow maintenance and improvement works to be carried out. In an announcement issued on Tuesda»»»

Leaders of historical Romanian organisations from Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece and North Macedonia will attend Congresul Romanitatii Balcanice ("Congress of Balkan Romanians") on 4 November.The Congress is organised by the Senate Committee for Romanians Abroad and the Chamber of Deputies Comm»»»

A number of 1,107 Sri Lankan citizens submitted applications to regularize their stay in Romania between 26th April and 29th June, 2026, according to information received by the Sri Lankan Embassy to Bucharest, said Deputy minister of Foreign Affairs and Employment Abroad of Sri Lanka, Arun Hemacha»»»

The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Energy have drafted a government decision to extend the crisis situation in the crude oil and petroleum products market until January 31, 2027, in order to maintain protective measures aimed at limiting fuel price increases, according to a statement from »»»

The British Romanian Chamber of Commerce (BRCC) will officially launch its Iasi Regional Office for Romania's North-East Region on Tuesday during "The New Chapter" event at the Palace of Culture in Iasi.According to a press release, the move marks a new stage in the chamber's regional expansion and»»»

CFA Romania analysts continue to anticipate a reduction in the inflation rate, as well as a depreciation of the leu to 5.39 lei per euro over the next 12 months, according to the organisation's president, Adrian ...»»»

The national currency appreciated on Monday against the euro, which was calculated by the National Bank of Romania (BNR) at 5.3467 lei, down 0.28 bani (-0.05%)fro the previous quotation of 5.3495 lei. The value of the leu also increased compared to the ...»»»

The deficit of Romania's aggregate budget decreased by RON 24.17 billion in the first nine months of 2026, to RON 78.3 billion, or 3.81% of GDP, as against RON 102.47 billion (5.31% of GDP) in the same period last year, according to data on budget implementation published on Monday by the Ministry »»»

The year 2027 will be a key year for fiscal adjustment, and budgets will be structured based on available resources?taking into account previously assumed obligations, permanent expenditures, and requests for various indexations?Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare stated on Monday in a Facebook ...»»»

Prime Minister Luca Niculescu stated on Monday, following a meeting with representatives of the business community, that the Government's primary objective is to bring funds into the state budget and the economy, without placing additional fiscal pressure on those who sustain economic ...»»»

The Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT) and the Romanian Intelligence Service (SRI) announced on Monday that they have documented the criminal activity of three foreign nationals (two Belarusians and one Ukrainian) residing in EU member states, members of a sabotage»»»

President Nicusor Dan congratulated on Monday the people of Serbia and the Student List on the 'historic election" on Sunday, which registered the highest turnout in decades."Congratulations to the people of Serbia on a ...»»»

Prime Minister Luca Niculescu said at a ceremony marking Romanian Armed Forces Day in Bucharest's Carol Park that peace could no longer be taken for granted, warning that cyber threats, hybrid attacks and disinformation campaigns were putting Romania to the test, while its position on the Black Sea»»»