Romania recorded a net population gain of nearly 280,000 people through migration between 2022 and 2025, according to data published by Social Monitor, a project of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation based on official statistics.According to a press release sent on Friday, the latest figures published »»»

The Bucharest Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIB) has signed a cooperation agreement with the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT- Chongqing), with a view to strengthening Romanian-Chinese economic relations and developing new opportunities for collaboration between co»»»

The Ministry of Finance is launching the 11th edition of the Fidelis program for this year, running from November 6 to November 13, 2026, with interest rates of up to 7.75% on government bonds denominated in lei and up to 6.60% on those in euros, according to a statement from the institution.Reside»»»

The National Commission for Strategy and Prognosis (CNSP) estimates an economic contraction of 0.4% for 2026, compared to the 0.1% growth anticipated in the previous forecast, which is a downward revision of 0.5 percentage points.As for the ...»»»

The whole growth of budgetary deficit, of 3.5 billion lei, included in the first rectification of this year, is destined to the payment of the interests to the public debt, while what the state is spending with these payment would surpass 70 billion lei next year, considers the economic consultant,»»»

The cash budget deficit could reach the target of 6.25% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) this year; however, the absorption of European funds and the reimbursement of amounts provided for in the budget represent the main risks to budget execution, according to the Fiscal Council's (FC) opinion on th»»»

Washington, United States: A Learjet plummeted into a neighborhood in southern Florida miles from US President Donald Trump's resort home on Sunday, killing all nine people on board, officials said. Several unverified clips posted to social media depicting the deadly crash showed an aircraft nearly»»»

The government adopted on Friday an ordnance which covers measures for the prevention of financial blockage at the end of the year, including allocation of 300 million lei for loans destined to ensuring heating during the cold season, announced the minister of finances, Alexandru Nazare in the brie»»»

The first national budget revision is vital to Romania's access to international markets, Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare said on Friday, warning that the country is in a very fragile balance."Let me thank all my fellow ministers in this government, Prime Minister Luca Niculescu, for their concen»»»

The budget for 2027 will be complex to put together, given that Romania is losing funding from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) equivalent to 1.5% of its GDP and must also incorporate significant defense expenditures, Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare stated on Friday, following the»»»

The Government approved on Friday a decision authorizing activities to support Romania's candidacy for the Council of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). This will take place within the framework of the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference, scheduled to be held in Doha, State of Qatar, from »»»

More than three quarters of Romanians (78%) believe the country is heading in the wrong direction, according to an Avangarde poll conducted between October 21 and 26.The survey found that only 16% of respondents believe Romania is moving in ...»»»

National defense company ROMARM will strengthen its physical and cybersecurity measures in response to threats flagged in official notifications from Romanian state institutions, while the company's management hopes the new government will support investment and the modernisation of the defence ...»»»

At the beginning of a government sitting on Friday, Prime Minister Luca Niculescu pointed out that it is necessary to intensify security measures and actions to protect critical infrastructure."We recently had a case, the sabotage at Carfil ...»»»

Romania is advocating for a stronger military presence of the United States on its soil amidst security threats in the Black Sea region, national security adviser Marius-Gabriel Lazurca said in an interview to CNN on Thursday, on a visit to Washington, where he participated in key meetings on defen»»»

Romania condemned Russia's systematic attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea at the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), during Wednesday's Forum for Security Co-operation and Thursday's Permanent Council meeting, attended by the Organisation's 57 participating State»»»

Vice President announces national initiative to reward nine pioneering government projects Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Monday announced the launch of the Annual Government Challenge, a new national in»»»

Doha: The Qatar News Agency (QNA) yesterday held a three-day training course on producing media content using artificial intelligence, bringing together several of its staff members and personnel from several government entities as part of its Training Center’s 2026 plan. The course, presented by Q»»»

Doha, Qatar: Safari Hypermarket, one of the leading hypermarket chains in Qatar, has officially launched its much-awaited Safari 10, 20, 30 Promotion today. Safari’s 10, 20, 30 Promotion is the most popular promotion among Safari customers, eagerly awaited by Qatari nationals and expatriates alike.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has launched the first edition of the ‘Promising Preacher 2026’ competition, targeting Qatari male secondary school students as part of efforts to discover and develop young talents in Islamic preaching and prepare a new generation of national »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatari Lawyers Association (QLA) organised the Young Professionals Forum yesterday in pursuit of enhancing cooperation among professional associations, further entrenching social responsibility and strengthening young people’s role in national development. The forum was held under »»»

RIYADH: Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by Yemen’s Houthi militia toward the Kingdom’s southern region, the Saudi Defense Ministry said on Monday. Earlier, Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense lifted warning alerts in Taif, Abha, Najran and Khamis Mushait after an »»»

UAE 24-karat gold edges up to Dh470.25 a gram as bullion rebounds from one-year low Dubai: Gold prices in the UAE edged higher on Monday. 24-karat gold trades at Dh470.25 per gram, up from Dh467 at the last close. 22-karat sells at Dh435.50, 18-karat at Dh358 and 14-karat at Dh279.25 on Monday morn»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Gaza: One Palestinian martyred and six others injured in an Israeli drone strike targeting tents sheltering displaced people in al-Mawasi, »»»

Vice President announces national initiative to reward nine pioneering government projects Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Monday announced the launch of the Annual Government Challenge, a new national in»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) will host the 11th General Assembly of the Global Public Diplomacy Network (GPDNET) today, bringing together representatives of member institutions to strengthen international cooperation, cultural exchange and public diplomacy. The announcement»»»

Vienna: Carlos Alcaraz completed an unbeaten season in ATP 500-level events when he cruised past Alex de Minaur 6-1, 6-4 in the Vienna Open yesterday. Alcaraz closed out the victory on his first match point on De Minaur’s serve, in 1 hour and 27 minutes to beat the Australian for the seventh time i»»»

Sepang: Yamaha said yesterday it won’t participate in next weekend’s Qatar MotoGP, citing “the situation in the Middle East”. “Yamaha has not identified sufficient grounds to change its existing company-wide travel restrictions,” the Japanese manufacturer said. Among the racers on the MotoGP grid r»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Jazeera English is developing an ambitious five-year strategy to expand its international reach, strengthen its presence in Africa, Asia and the United States, and invest in digital innovation while maintaining its commitment to independent journalism, according to the channel’s Man»»»

CAIRO: Israeli strikes ‌killed at least three Palestinians and wounded several others in the Gaza Strip on Monday, the territory’s health officials said. Medics said two people were killed and six others wounded in two separate airstrikes in Khan Younis, south of the enclave, while a third person w»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has announced a series of beach and island clean-up activities throughout November 2026, inviting members of the community to take part in efforts to protect Qatar’s coastal environment and promote environmental sustainability. The campaign, organised by th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Jazeera Media Network yesterday launched a new ecosystem of news channels under the slogan “Now. Meaning. Humanity.” The launch forms part of a strategic transformation in response to rapid changes in how audiences consume news and media. It will give viewers a comprehensive perspec»»»

Liverpool: Arsenal moved to the top of the Premier League with their first win away to Liverpool in 14 years as Kai Havertz’s early strike secured a 1-0 victory for the Gunners. The defending champions were made to suffer after the German’s 16th-minute opener but held out for what could be a tellin»»»

Washington, Nov. 02 (SANA) Economists have raised their inflation forecasts for the euro zone in 2026 and 2027, warning that the fallout from the war in the Middle East could prolong price pressures by driving up energy, transport and production costs. According to CNN, a European Central Bank (ECB»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Representatives of NATO member states fear that US President Donald Trump could increase pressure on the alliance if the Republicans are defeated in the midterm elections, Western media reported, citing NATO diplomats. According to sources, NATO is concerned that if Congress limi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center hosted a lecture on brotherhood titled “Brotherhood: My Identity, My Initiative,” attended by 400 male and female students. The event was part of the center’s school visit programme, which was rolled out across 22 schools d»»»

Doha, Qatar: Aspire Zone Foundation celebrates the 50th anniversary of Khalifa International Stadium, one of Qatar’s most iconic sporting landmarks and a symbol of the nation’s remarkable sporting achievements and milestones, which have helped strengthen Qatar’s position on the regional and interna»»»

More than 290 athletes of all ages took part as Old Doha Port opened the 2026/2027 triathlon season with its swim, bike and run events. Abdulrahman Tantish claimed the overall Sprint title in 1:02:03, finishing 17 seconds ahead of Portugal’s Gonçalo Oliveira, while Anas Khalili won the men’s 16–19 »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Monday that it had thwarted a series of terrorist attacks planned by the Ukrainian special services using bombs in FPV goggles to control drones sent to the special military operation area. "The Federal Security Service of Russia»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Mozambique and Russia are working on launching a direct sea freight line, with a relevant memorandum expected to be signed in 2027, Mozambican Minister of Transport and Logistics Joao Jorge Matlombe told Sputnik. "It is not just possible, we are already working on it," the minist»»»

The milestone reflects Abu Dhabi's shift towards reduced reliance on fossil fuels Abu Dhabi has stepped up its transition towards a more sustainable transport system, with low-emission, hybrid and electric vehicles now accounting for approximately 99 per cent of the emirate’s total taxi fleet, whic»»»

New rules allow temporary fare controls, but no permanent cap on airfares The Indian government will have the power to temporarily intervene in airline ticket prices from January 1, 2027, under new aviation rules. The move comes amid concerns over high airfares as crude oil and Aviation Turbine Fue»»»

By Staff, Agencies The spokesman for the Iranian Army Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia warned that any renewed aggression against the country could trigger a response extending beyond the West Asia region. Akraminia further mentioned that the Armed Forces are now better prepared for confrontati»»»

Doha, Qatar: Khalid Al-Jamaat was crowned champion of the third edition of the Qatar Classic Chess Cup after topping the final standings with six points. Organised by the Qatar Chess Federation (QCF) at the Qatar Training Center, the tournament featured 22 male and female players competing over sev»»»

Doha, Qatar: Hosts Qatar will face Portugal, Chile and Germany in Group C of the men’s competition at the FIP World Cup Qatar 2026, which gets under way today at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex in Doha. The group-stage draw, held yesterday, confirmed the path for all 32 national»»»

Qatar mediates Hormuz reopening plan as war risks remain Oil prices remain elevated. Disruptions to Gulf shipments continue amid reports of attacks on commercial shipping in and around Hormuz Strait, and threats of military action. WTI crude fell 2.30% to $101.70, Brent dropped 2% to $111.20, and M»»»

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs H E Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al-Thani met Syrian Minister of Defence H E Major General Murhaf Abu Qasra, and his accompanying delegation during their visit to Qatar. The meeting discussed matters of mutual intere»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar is standing for election to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council from Region E (Asia and Australasia) for the 2027–2030 term, building on its longstanding partnership with ITU, its advanced telecommunications and Information and Communication Techn»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Sadd face a crucial test at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium today when they host defending champions Al Ahli Saudi FC, with victory vital to reviving their AFC Champions League Elite campaign. Qatar’s main hope in the premier continental competition at the start of the campaign, Al Sadd ha»»»

Doha, Qatar: Chairperson of Qatar Museums H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani opened the exhibition Fables in Fashion 2026 at the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) on October 25, in the presence of Minister of State and President of Qatar National Library H E Dr. Hamad bin Abdulazi»»»