Regional conference on strategic role of AI and Big Data to be held Friday in Bucharest
AmCham Romania, AmCham Moldova and AmCham Ukraine, together with the representative organizations of IT industry - the Employers' Association of the Software and Service Industry in Romania (ANIS), the Moldovan Association of ICT Companies (ATIC) and the IT-Ukraine Association, are organising, on F»»»
Randstad Romania Workmonitor 2026 Study
82% of Romanians choose their job based on salary, but work-life balance keeps them loyalHalf of them consider a second job as economic caution deepens, and turn to AI for professional advice 43% of talent would quit jobs that didn’t fit their personal lives Job vacancies requiring AI skills have r»»»
CNPP: 4,688,092 pensioners at end-February 2026; average pension 2,780 lei
A total of 4,688,092 pensioners were registered in Romania in February 2026, 9,978 fewer compared with the previous month, with the average pension amounting to 2,780 lei, according to data compiled by the National House of Public Pensions (CNPP).The total value of pension rights due reached 13.034»»»
Minister Pislaru: EC to examine Romania's arguments on magistrates' pension reform in a constructive manner
Romania could receive over ?3 billion from payment requests 3 and 4, Minister of European Investments and Projects Dragos Pislaru said on Thursday.Regarding the milestone on the magistrates' pension reform, Pislaru said that the European Commission has not yet taken a decision, but Romania has rece»»»
Gov't approves IBRD loan of up to EUR 300 million for energy projects
The government adopted on Thursday a memorandum approving Romania's taking out a loan of up to EUR 300 million from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD).The money will be used to finance the National Integrated Plan in the field of Energy and Climate Change (PNIESC), und»»»
Romania's current fuel reserves can cover five months' worth of demand in case of severe dearth
Romania has fuel reserves that can cover its domestic demand for the next five months, in the hypothetical and excluded situation in which not a litre of diesel or gasoline would any longer be refined or imported, Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan said on Thursday at a press briefing following a governme»»»
Romania, Luxembourg sign agreement on temporary missions of Romanian police officers
Romania's Minister of Internal Affairs Catalin Predoiu signed on Thursday in Brussels, on the sidelines of the JHA Council meeting, together with his Luxembourg counterpart, Leon Gloden, a cooperation document that regulates the participation of Romanian police officers in temporary missions of spe»»»
Foreign Ministry confirms Russia sentenced Romanian citizen for espionage
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Thursday the conviction of a Romanian citizen in the Russian Federation, in a case that has been monitored since December 2024."We confirm the conviction of the Romanian citizen. We have been following the case since December 2024. We have repeatedly req»»»
DefMin Miruta meets European Union's Kallas
Romania's Defence Minister Radu Miruta, had a bilateral meeting on Thursday in Brussels with the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas.According to the Romanian Defence Ministry (MApN), discussions focused on the main security developments at»»»
Middle East crisis/Romania requests through RescEU Mechanism approximately 5 flights on Dubai/Muscat-Bucharest/Romania route
Romania has requested, through the European civil protection system, the organization of approximately five flights for the evacuation of approximately 1,000 Romanian citizens from the Middle East, announced the Government's spokesperson, Ioana Dogioiu.She was asked, on Thursday, in a press confere»»»
Middle East Crisis/ 800 consular assistance requests in Eastern Hemisphere, foreign minister says
Foreign Minister Oana Toiu said on Thursday that there are currently 800 requests for consular assistance from Romanians in the Eastern Hemisphere - Indonesia, Thailand and Cambodia.She explained that, beyond the Middle East region, the conflict has disrupted access routes and airline operations th»»»
President Nicusor Dan meets Polish Parliament speakers
President Nicusor Dan met on Thursday with the speakers of the two chambers of the Polish Parliament, during his visit to Poland at the invitation of his counterpart, Karol Nawrocki."It was a pleasure to meet today with the Marshals of the Polish Sejm and Senate, Wlodzimierz Czarzasty and Malgorzat»»»
President Dan, PM Tusk agree to increase defence cooperation within NATO
On a visit to Poland on Thursday, Romania's President Nicusor Dan met Prime Minister of Poland Donald Tusk to discuss defence cooperation." By fostering deep economic and defence industry cooperation between our nations, we are building a solid European defence base, able to deter threats in our ne»»»
President Dan: Romania is under the NATO nuclear umbrella provided by the US; it is protected
Romania, like all NATO countries is under the NATO nuclear umbrella provided by the US, President Nicusor Dan said on Thursday, mentioning that, from this point of view, our country is protected."Firstly, Romania, like all NATO countries is under the NATO nuclear umbrella provided by the US. This i»»»
Nicusor Dan:We're not convening CSAT as long as events in Middle East do not pose immediate danger
President Nicusor Dan declared on Thursday that he will not convene the CSAT regarding the situation in the Middle East as long as the events do not pose "an immediate danger" for Romania."We have not convened the CSAT and we will not convene it as long as things do not pose an immediate and direct»»»
President Dan: Romania and Poland remain reliable partners and allies in NATO, EU
President Nicusor Dan was welcomed on Thursday with military honours at the Presidential Palace in Warsaw, where he was greeted by his Polish counterpart Karol Nawrocki.The two heads of state will hold both private and official talks, and ahead of the official lunch they will hold a joint press con»»»
South Korea, US Militaries Discuss Moving Patriot Missiles to Iran War, Seoul Says
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said on Friday the US and South Korean militaries are discussing the possible redeployment of some US Patriot missile defense systems based in South Korea to be used in the war against Iran. Cho was responding to questions at a parliamentary hearing following »»»
Fitch: Saudi Banks Well-Buffered Against Regional Tensions
Rating agency Fitch affirmed that Saudi banks have solid capital and liquidity buffers, making them less vulnerable to the impact of the recent regional conflict that has followed attacks launched by Israel and the US on Iran on February 28. “The effect (of the regional conflict) on Saudi banks’ cr»»»
Distance learning is proceeding smoothly: Education Minister
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education affirmed the regular continuation of distance learning in line with approved business continuity plans during the fifth meeting of the Institutional Risk Management and Business Continuity Committee. The meeting held yesterday under the ch»»»
QSE rally gains strength as index eyes 10,699 point level
Doha, Qatar: Shares in Qatar stock market ended the week on a positive note as shares registered strong gains. The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) Index has risen by 110.42 points or around 1.04 percent to close at 10,699.28 points yesterday from 10,588.86 on Wednesday. QSE figures attributed the rise t»»»
Etihad update: Abu Dhabi airline special flights now to 70 destinations
Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways said Friday morning it has resumed a limited flight schedule from Abu Dhabi, with services now operating to 70 destinations worldwide, according to its latest operational update. The Abu Dhabi-based carrier said the flights will run between March 6 and March 19, as operati»»»
UAE warns against filming missile debris, sharing attack videos
UAE Attorney-General Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi has warned against photographing, publishing, or circulating images and videos documenting incident sites or damage resulting from the fall of projectiles or shrapnel. He stressed that disseminating such materials or inaccurate information can incite pu»»»
Vatican warns AI could enable ‘social control', calls for stronger human relationships
Dubai: The Vatican has warned that advances in artificial intelligence (AI) could lead to risks of “social control and manipulation,” urging societies to strengthen human relationships to counter the “tragic consequence” of the artificial world. In a new document titled “Quo vadis, humanitas?”, whi»»»
President ready to consider Askat Zhetigen's pardon application - | 24.KG
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov is ready to consider Askat Zhetigen’s pardon application. He stated this in an interview with Kabar news agency, responding to a question about why the head of state is not releasing the poet from prison, but pardoning a man who profited from dirty dealings. Ac»»»
Residents adapt to day-to-day routines amid regional crisis
Doha, Qatar: Residents across Qatar are steadily adjusting to their day-to-day routines as the country continues to navigate the impact of extraordinary circumastances developed by Iran’s attacks, with many expressing confidence in the nation’s preparedness, safety measures, and strong public servi»»»
Hungary to Stop Transit of Important Supplies for Ukraine Until It Launches Druzhba - Orban
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hungary will stop the transit of important supplies for Ukraine until it launches the Druzhba pipeline, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday. "We have stopped supplying gasoline to Ukraine, we will not supply diesel fuel either, but we will continue to supply elec»»»
Heavy Israeli strikes leave destruction in south Beirut
Dubai: Heavy overnight Israeli air strikes have left widespread destruction across the southern suburbs of Beirut, with images showing rubble-strewn streets, damaged buildings, and smoke rising from several neighbourhoods. The area, widely considered a stronghold of Hezbollah, was targeted after Is»»»
Man reports his wife's murder and arrested for five days - | 24.KG
A Kyrgyzstani was sentenced to five days in jail for making a false call and causing a disturbance. The regional police department’s press service reported. According to the press service, the Issyk-Ata District Internal Affairs Department received a call. An unidentified man, intoxicated, told the»»»
Damascus Residents Watch Regional War, Check on Relatives Living in Gulf
In her pharmacy in downtown Damascus, Lara Inaya served her customers while checking in on her relatives living in the Gulf, caught up in the regional war while Syria is, for once, spared. “I just follow the news on Instagram,’ the 35-year-old told AFP. “For the first time, we’re the ones calling o»»»
US eases sanctions on Russian oil sales to India during Iran conflict
The US government has temporarily eased sanctions to allow India to buy Russian oil currently stranded at sea, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the 30-day waiver was a "deliberate short-term measure" to allow oil to keep flowing in the global market»»»
Azerbaijan says Iran struck its territory, as war spills over border
The war in the Middle East has spilled over Iran's northern border, with Azerbaijan saying Iranian drones struck its Nakhchivan exclave on Thursday. The airport terminal was hit, a drone exploded near a school, injuring civilians, and another drone was shot down. Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev»»»
Central Election Commission Invites Public to Help Choose Slogan for April Snap Parliamentary Elections
The Central Election Commission (CEC) is inviting voters to take part in shaping the slogan of its information campaign for the April 19 snap parliamentary elections, the CEC said in a Facebook post on Friday. On Thursday, CEC Deputy Chair and Spokesperson Rositsa Mateva said that the Commission ha»»»
Trump Urges Iranian Kurds to Attack Iran
US President Donald Trump encouraged Iranian Kurdish forces in Iraq to launch attacks against Iran as the Middle East conflict widened, with Azerbaijan warning it would retaliate for being targeted by Iranian missiles. Israel on Friday said it had started a "broad-scale" wave of attacks against inf»»»
US, Venezuela Restore Ties as Washington Pushes for Minerals Access
Venezuela and the United States are restoring diplomatic ties, the two countries announced Thursday, in a new sign of thawing relations after Washington ousted former president Nicolas Maduro. The announcement came as US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum wrapped up a two-day trip to Venezuela, part of»»»
Six arrested after €280,000 phone fraud scheme
Six members of a telephone fraud ring were arrested on Tuesday in Zefyri, Athens, after investigators determined they had stolen more than €280,000 from victims, authorities said. The gang had refined its scheme through repetition, running the same playbook with near-scripted precision. Members pos»»»
Report: No Indications of Direct Coordination Between Iran, Hezbollah in Attacks on Israel
Israel's Channel 13 said on Thursday there are no clear indications of direct coordination between Iran and Hezbollah in their attacks on Israel. Two days after Hezbollah joined the fighting, missiles from Iran and rockets from Lebanon were fired at the same time toward central and northern Israel,»»»
Trump says Zelensky ‘has to get on the ball’ to reach Russia deal
US President Donald Trump on Thursday said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was the main obstacle to reaching a deal with Russia, describing President Vladimir Putin as cooperative. Trump said Zelensky “has to get on the ball” and make compromises to secure an agreement. US President Donald&n»»»
‘Dhurandhar 2’ trailer release sparks confusion; makers may drop new poster today
Dubai: There appears to be considerable confusion around the promotional rollout of Dhurandhar 2, with conflicting reports circulating online about when the trailer might arrive. While some earlier reports suggested the trailer of the spy thriller would drop ahead of Holi today, there has been no o»»»
Qatar Airways flights operation remain suspended, affected passengers to be contacted directly
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways flight operations remain temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace. The airlines said that it will resume operations once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces the safe reopening of Qatari airspace. In a statement on X, the airline added that furt»»»
French student, 15, dies after fall from Athens hotel
A 15-year-old French student died Thursday night after falling from the third floor of a hotel near Omonia Square in central Athens. According to initial reports, the teenager was visiting the Greek capital on a school trip with his classmates. For reasons that remain unclear, he fell from the thir»»»
Landmark Buildings Across Bulgaria to Be Lit Up in Blue and Green in Support of Lymphedema Patients
Landmark buildings across the country will be illuminated in blue and green in support of patients suffering from lymphedema, the Bulgarian Lymphedema Association said on Friday. The initiative is part of the campaign organized by the Lights of Hope patient organization and is an appeal to the Stat»»»
Qatar Airways extends flight suspension amid airspace closure
Qatar Airways has announced the continuation of the temporary suspension of its flights as the closure of Qatari airspace remains in place, according to a report by Qatar News Agency (QNA). The airline said operations will stay suspended until authorities confirm that the country’s airspace has saf»»»
Which suicide drone is better? Shahed vs LUCAS — what you need to know
The war between the United States–Israel coalition and Iran has highlighted a new reality of modern warfare: cheap suicide drones may be more decisive than billion-dollar fighter jets. Two nearly identical weapons now dominate the conversation — the Iranian Shahed‑136 and the American LUCAS (Low‑co»»»
LIVE UPDATES: Qatar intercepts drone targeting Al-Udeid Air Base
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Defense announced that Qatar Amiri Air Defense Forces successfully intercepted a drone attack targeting Al-Udeid Air Base. Stay tuned for more live updates 9:01am Doha Time Drones shot down in Jordan Air defences have shot down several drones in the Jordanian city of Ir»»»
New rule: Refuse headphones? United Airlines may boot you from flights
United Airlines will now remove passengers from flights who refuse to use headphones while listening to audio on personal devices. The airline’s updated policy could even lead to a permanent ban for repeat offenders. According to the Washington Post, the new rule was added to United’s contract of c»»»
Are people panic buying in the UAE? What shoppers and retailers say
Dubai: Rumours of panic buying have circulated across the UAE in recent days amid regional geopolitical developments, yet visits to several supermarkets across the country show shoppers continuing their routine grocery purchases while retailers confirm strong stock levels across essential goods. Si»»»
Possibility of 'Nuclear Five' Contacts at Expert Level Being Discussed - MFA
On February 28, the US and Israel carried out a series of strikes on targets inside Iran, including in Tehran, with reports of destruction and civilian casualties. Iranian state television confirmed the death of Khamenei. Iran responded with missile strikes on Israeli territory and on US military f»»»
Ramadan 2026: How a Hindu expat in Dubai marked 23 years of fasting
Dubai: Meet Satheesh Kumar, a Dubai resident since 2002. Although he adheres to Hinduism, Kumar has been observing the fast during the holy month of Ramadan for the past 23 years while living in the UAE. For him, Ramadan is a time to be one with the community in sharing and living out good deeds. H»»»