“In 2025, the residential market continued its transformation, shifting its focus from volume to quality, location, and community. Transaction activity slowed across Romania, with a sharper correction in Bucharest metropolitan area, while the VAT changes introduced mid-year amplified volatility, ac»»»

“Law 207/2025 clarifies expectations in the market and creates a common language for authorities, buyers and banks. We go one step further and standardize, publicly, what a buyer or a financier should be able to verify quickly at any time: documents, stages, payments and delivery milestones. The ob»»»

Dubai: Each year, as the Islamic world approaches Ramadan, attention turns skyward. In the UAE, the question of when the holy month begins is answered not by a calendar alone, but by a carefully structured process that blends centuries-old tradition with modern scientific precision. One or two days»»»

Negotiations between Iran and the United States got underway in Muscat on February 6, with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff leading their respective delegations. »»»

Negotiations between Iran and the United States got underway in Muscat on February 6, with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff leading their respective delegations. The talks, mediate»»»

Negotiations between Iran and the United States got underway in Muscat on February 6, with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff leading their respective delegations. The talks, mediate»»»

Tehran's interim Friday prayer leader Ahmad Khatami declared that Iran does not seek nuclear weapons, stating the country's religious doctrine prohibits weapons of mass destruction, ILNA news agency reported on February 6. »»»

The reaction of the official state institutions to the murders in Petrohan reveals a coordinated effort to conceal facts through the spread of rumors and insinuations, Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria co-floor leader Nikolay Denkov said in a Facebook post Friday. His comment came four days»»»

Israeli police located a stolen albino wallaby and several other animals in an apartment in Tel Aviv's Tzahala neighbourhood on the evening of February 5, following a break-in at a zoo in the Beit She'an Valley. A 63-year-old suspect was detained for questioning in connection with the theft. »»»

Negotiations between Iran and the United States got underway in Muscat on February 6, with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff leading their respective delegations. »»»

Shell has paused investment in Kazakhstan amid wrangling between oil majors and the oil-rich Central Asian nation over legal claims that could cost the companies billions of dollars. As reported by Bloomberg on February 5,»»»

POLITICS Bulgaria will not ratify the charter of Donald Trump's Board of Peace, although the country's Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov has signed it, MEP Manfred Weber told the group of the European People's Party (EPP) in the European Parliament, as quoted by MEP Radan Kanev in a Facebook post. Th»»»

Serbia is stepping up efforts to diversify its energy supplies away from Russia and is already in talks to purchase natural gas through the European Union’s joint gas-buying mechanism, President Aleksandar Vucic said in an interview with Reuters on February 4. »»»

Romania’s retail sales volume (chart) declined by 3.6% year on year in the fourth quarter of 2025, reflecting subdued private consumption, according to data published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS). In seaso»»»

New investors on the Bulgarian Stock Exchange rose 30% year-on-year (y/y) in January, the first month after Bulgaria joined the eurozone, as a sharp rally in blue-chip shares and a surge in trading activity revived interest in the small market, the exchange said on February 5. »»»

Romania’s Minister of Finance Alexandru Nazare announced on February 5 the main elements of a government-backed economic recovery package, following consultations with the business community, aimed at shifting the growth model from consumption to investment. »»»

Ukrainian defence technology company Swarmer has filed documents with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to pursue an initial public offering on the Nasdaq exchange, marking the first time a Ukrainian defence firm has sought a listing on a US stock market, reported Ukraine Business News. »»»

The guitar played by late rock legend Kurt Cobain on the anthemic grunge track "Smells Like Teen Spirit" is going under the hammer next month. The 1966 Fender Mustang is among a treasure trove of instruments and musical memorabilia that also includes the logo-emblazoned drum that announced The Beat»»»

MLADENOVAC - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced on Friday he would pay an official visit to Turkey in the coming days and hold very important discussions with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and added that he would attend the Munich Security Conference after the trip to Ankara. Sp»»»

Hungary held the ceremonial first concrete pour for the fifth reactor block of the Paks II nuclear power plant, a milestone in the construction of Hungary’s largest greenfield investment, on February 5. At the ceremon»»»

Latvia and Estonia are calling on the European Union to examine the option of appointing a high-level envoy to reopen structured dialogue with Russia, as international efforts continue to search for a path towards ending the war in Ukraine. »»»

The United States is ending all contact with Polish parliament speaker Włodzimierz Czarzasty, US ambassador to Poland Thomas Rose said on February 5, sparking a political storm. The dispute follows Czarzasty’s declara»»»

Islamabad, Pakistan: A blast at a mosque in Pakistan's capital Islamabad on Friday killed 15 people and wounded at least 80, local authorities said. A senior police official told AFP, on condition of anonymity, that the "explosion occurred after Friday prayers in a Shiite mosque". A statement from »»»

Chinese app developers increased their advertising investments in Russia’s domestic app store RuStore nearly fivefold in 2025 to RUB400mn ($4.5mn), becoming the largest group of foreign advertisers on the platform, according to the RBC business portal citing a RuStore spokesperson. »»»

Hungary held the ceremonial first concrete pour for the fifth reactor block of the Paks II nuclear power plant, a milestone in the construction of Hungary’s largest greenfield investment, on February 5. At the ceremon»»»

Latvia and Estonia are calling on the European Union to examine the option of appointing a high-level envoy to reopen structured dialogue with Russia, as international efforts continue to search for a path towards ending the war in Ukraine. »»»

Tunis, Feb. 6, 2026 (TAP) — A practical training on leveraging generative artificial intelligence to boost exports and support business internationalization was held Thursday at the Tunisia Africa Business Council (TABC) headquarters.Led by an...»»»

US futures and Asian shares traded mostly lower on Friday, tracking Wall Street’s losses as technology stocks again dragged on markets. Bitcoin sank to roughly half its record price, giving back all it gained since US President Donald Trump won the White House for his second term. Tokyo’s Nikkei 22»»»

Dubai’s Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) has begun issuing permits early for the distribution of Iftar meals for fasting individuals, as part of preparations for Ramadan 1447 AH. Ramadan Prayer Time TableThe move comes within the department’s efforts to regulate and supp»»»

Romania’s agricultural landscape is undergoing a dynamic transformation, fuelled by innovation and resilience. At the heart of this progress stands Bayer’s dedicated team, whose focus is on forging new paths to ensure food security and sustainability. Drawing on a wealth of international experience»»»

Dr. Teodor Holhoș, the founder of Romania’s largest eye care services network, is entering 2026 with an ambitious international outlook. After a year marked by the development of the group’s first hospital, he is now focused on expanding the network’s client base by attracting Romanians working abr»»»

The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) launched a series of arrests and raids across various areas of the West Bank, primarily targeting the governorates of Qalqilya, Nablus, al-Khalil, and Jenin. As part of the military incursions, the IOF stormed the town of Imatin, east of Qalqilya, arresting six P»»»

Lebanon's army must be given the means to disarm Hezbollah, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot told AFP ahead of his expected arrival in Beirut on Friday. "France's vision for Lebanon is that of a strong, sovereign state holding a monopoly on arms," he said. "The first step to fulfil this mis»»»

Tunis, Feb. 6, 2026 (TAP) — Tunisia’s Ambassador to Ankara, Ahmed Ben Sghaier, and Aysun Bay, President of the Turkish Health Tourism Confederation (SATKOF), agreed on Thursday to organize a series of activities throughout 2026 aimed at...»»»

At least 11 people were killed and over 80 others injured after an explosion struck a mosque in Islamabad during Friday prayers, police and local administration officials said, according to Dawn. The blast occurred in the Tarlai area of the federal capital, where police and Rescue 1122 teams rushed»»»

A primary outbreak of sheep and goat pox has been detected in the southern village of Razhevo Konare, Kaloyanovo Municipality, the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) said on its website on Friday. The disease was detected in a livestock facility with 203 sheep, after nearly three months without ep»»»

Jörg JelinnekOnce wary of free trade, India is now recasting itself as a global trade player. Spurred by external uncertainties, this strategic shift may help lift India into the ranks of the world’s top three economies by 2030. https://p.dw.com/p/58AcNAdvertisement India is shifting from its long‑»»»

Arabic fragrances for men are classic scents that carry tradition and signature notes. Whether you're looking for an Arabic cologne for daily wear, for special occasions, or for Ramadan and Eid gatherings, Arabic fragrances are an exceptional choice for men. Known for their rich oud, warm amber, an»»»

Dubai Police have renewed their warning against driving against the flow of traffic after a scooter rider was critically injured in a collision in the Naif area. The accident occurred on an internal road when the rider was travelling against traffic, colliding head-on with an oncoming vehicle. The »»»

Dubai: The UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has partnered with Microsoft to develop AI agents that will help university students personalise their learning experiences, find jobs by navigating career pathways. The collaboration will see the two entities leverage Mic»»»

In dental distribution, growth is often pursued through portfolio expansion. GURSK chose a different path: depth over breadth, relationship over short-term rotation, and long-term predictability over rapid optimisation. That choice, made more than fifteen years ago in a small office in Brașov, cont»»»

GURSK’s approach to dentistry is grounded in responsibility, ethical choices, and long-term clinical validation, rather than rapid expansion. Here is how several members of the team see the company. By Anda Sebesi Dr. Valentin Radian, Commercial Director: “From a commercial perspective, dentistry i»»»

Dubai: Sharjah Airport Authority and Indian budget carrier SpiceJet, on Friday, announced the launch of a new flight between Ahmedabad and Sharjah. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Sharjah Airport shared on X that SpiceJet’s inaugural flight connecting the emirate with »»»

The Vazrazhdane parliamentary group submitted to the National Assembly a bill proposing amendments to the Pre-school and School Education Act to introduce a Virtues and Religion school subject from the start of the 2026/2027 school year, the party’s press centre said on Friday. The author of the pr»»»

The National Customs Agency seized 4,810.4 kg of illegal refrigerants during the international operation DEMETER XI of the World Customs Organization (WCO), the Agency’s press centre reported on Friday. DEMETER XI is the WCO’s largest environmental protection operation, targeting illegal trade and »»»

Cuba’s President Miguel Diaz-Canel said Thursday the island is prepared to hold dialogue with the United States, but only on equal terms and without pressure, following months of threats from President Donald Trump to cut off oil supplies and force a “deal” as the country struggles with severe fuel»»»

Dubai Police have warned motorists of traffic delays on Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street, heading towards Expo City, on Friday. Drivers are advised to plan their journeys carefully and allow extra travel time. Authorities urged motorists to slow down, follow traffic instructions, maintain s»»»

The energy sector in Romania is undergoing many changes, the main one being the transition to cleaner, carbon emission-free energy. One segment that has taken off in recent years is that of prosumers, i.e., people who install photovoltaic panels for their own consumption, but also feed unused energ»»»

Iran and the United States started high-stakes negotiations on Friday to try to overcome sharp differences over Tehran's nuclear program, with Oman shuttling between the sides, but a dispute over widening the agenda risks derailing diplomacy and triggering another Middle East conflict. While both s»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia has incorporated the construction of a nuclear power plant into its lunar exploration program, Russian Academy of Sciences President (RAS) Gennady Krasnikov told Sputnik. "This, of course, pertains to nuclear energy. The fact is that, unlike Mars for example, the Moon face»»»