Regional Office of Eurasia Kyrgyzstan signed Memoranda of Understanding with three country’s largest educational institutions: Representatives of the parties announced this. The agreements are aimed at developing long-term partnerships between Eurasia Kyrgyzstan and these higher education instituti»»»

Barbara Promberger-Furpass and Christoph Promberger have been awarded the Knight's Cross of the Order of Merit by the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, in recognition of their exceptional and tireless commitment to forest conservation in Romania.On the occasion »»»

The Government on Friday approved the measures required to organise the Romania-Italy Cultural Year, including the establishment of a committee that will coordinate the programme.According to a Government release, the committee will comprise representatives proposed by the Ministry of Culture, the »»»

A total of 160 projects are competing this year in the third edition of the AHK Awards - Die Besten, a competition recognising excellence, innovation and strategic impact among companies with Romanian or German capital operating in Romania, the Romanian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK »»»

The Government approved, on Friday, the memorandum on the Government Public Debt Management Strategy 2025-2027.According to a press release from the Executive, this strategy provides the Ministry of Finance's mode of action to improve the structure of the public debt portfolio and the principles th»»»

The Government has approved an important package of normative acts for the modernization of road and railway infrastructure, the Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Ciprian Serban announced on Friday."The Government has approved an important package of normative acts for the modernization of »»»

The Government on Friday adopted an emergency ordinance to accelerate the absorption of European funds under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) component, Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced, noting that the legislation also addresses expenses already incurred for projects no longer»»»

The Romanian economy grew, in the first nine months of the current year, by 0.8% as gross series and by 1.4% as series adjusted depending on the number of business days and seasonality, compared to the similar period in 2024, while in the third quarter of 2025 the Gross Domestic Product decreased b»»»

Doha, Qatar: Germany’s Ambassador to Qatar H E Oliver Owcza has hailed Qatar’s growing diplomatic influence and reaffirmed Berlin’s commitment to strengthening political, economic and cultural ties with Doha. Speaking to The Peninsula on the sidelines of the Doha Forum 2025, the envoy outlined area»»»

Doha, Qatar: A swiftly evolving financial order dominated discussion yesterday at the Doha Forum 2025, where global leaders and economic strategists cautioned that capital has become a defining instrument of geopolitical influence rather than merely a market tool. The panel entitled ‘The New Wealth»»»

Doha, Qatar: In a new external programme, the Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al-Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center organised an Arabic language course for twelve students from Mongolia, aiming to enhance their knowledge and proficiency in the Arabic language. Dr. Saleh bin Ali Al-Marri, Director of the Cente»»»

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced on Friday that, regarding the reform of state-owned companies, the Government has established the roles of the institutions involved, noting that, in the first stage, 17 companies are in view, including Tarom, Metrorex, CFR Calatori, CFR SA, Societatea Electroc»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ambassador of India to Qatar H E Vipul visited the Imam Muhammad ibn Abdulwahhab Mosque, where he was received by representatives of the Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al-Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center. They introduced him to the features of the local architectural style, which is distinctiv»»»

Doha, Qatar: Hundreds of members from the Urdu- and Malayalam-speaking communities attended a series of lectures that addressed various topics related to family, the Muslim community, and contemporary challenges. These efforts come as part of the Center’s commitment to raising awareness among Musli»»»

Argentina's ambassador to Romania, Carlos Alejandro Poffo, visited Constanta Port on Friday, highlighting its potential role in exporting Argentine goods - mainly agricultural products - through efficient transport routes to Europe.According to the Maritime Ports Administration National Company (CN»»»

The judges of the Supreme Court unanimously decided on Friday to refer to the Constitutional Court the new bill of the Bolojan Government on the reform of the pensions of magistrates.The magistrates were called by Supreme Court president Lia Savonea to express their position, within the Joint Secti»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, chaired the first meeting of the Board of Directors of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance integration among state institutions and ens»»»

The motion of censure ‘ Romania is not for sale – without progressives for government’ through which they ask the resignation of the government led by Ilie Bolojan will be presented in the plenary reunited of the parliament on Monday, 8th December and next Monday on 15th December will be debated an»»»

The Republic of Moldova is ready to open accession negotiations by chapters and the EU Council should take this step this month, declared MEP Siegfried Muresan, chairman of the European Parliament's Delegation for relations with the Republic of Moldova, as he co-chaired the 16th meeting of the EU-R»»»

The Romanian and Hungarian governments are set to sign a memorandum of understanding to boost the transmission capacity of their power lines, Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced on Friday.Following his recent visits to Budapest and Vienna, the prime minister emphasized the importance of regional »»»

The Romanian Government on Friday approved an emergency ordinance establishing the framework for strategic investments in the national defence industry, including those funded through the European SAFE programme, for which Romania has been allocated EUR 16.68 billion, informs a press release from t»»»

Germany's Federal Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius will pay a visit, on Tuesday, to the 57th Air Base "Captain Aviator Constantin Cantacuzino" in Mihail Kogalniceanu, Constanta County, where he will meet with the Secretary of State for Defense Policy, Planning and International Relations, Sorin »»»

Ciprian Ciucu, the National Liberal Party's candidate for Bucharest mayor, is the winner of the office with 36.17% of the votes, according to real-time data released by the Permanent Electoral Authority after centralising 1,288 minutes from the total of 1,289 polling stations (99.92%).Ciucu secured»»»

President Nicusor Dan will be visiting France on Monday and Tuesday, where he will meet with the Romanian community in Paris and will be received by his counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, at the Elysee Palace.On the evening of his first day in France, the head of state will have a dialogue with represen»»»

A second flight carrying Iranians deported from the United States has left America, Iranian officials said, as Washington reportedly planned to send hundreds of prisoners back to the Iranian Republic. The deportations come as tensions remain high between Iran and the US after America bombed Iranian»»»

New York, Dec. 8 (SANA) UN Secretary-General António Guterres saluted the resilience and courage of the Syrian people, saying they “have never stopped holding on to hope, despite the unimaginable suffering they endured under a repressive regime that lasted for decades.” Guterres said the eve of the»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Library, in its capacity as the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions for the Middle East and North Africa (IFLA MENA) Regional Office, hosted the inaugural IFLA Regional Offices Meeting on 7 December. The landmark gathering marks the first ti»»»

A former nurse has been found guilty of the high-profile murder of Toyah Cordingley, whose body was found on a popular tropical beach in Australia seven years ago. Toyah Cordingley was stabbed at least 26 times while out on a Sunday afternoon walk with her dog in October 2018. The 24-year-old's bod»»»

An injured Thai soldier being transferred to a hospital after a clash between Thai and Cambodian troops over the border dispute at Si Sa Ket province, Thailand, December 7, 2025. On Monday, Thailand launched airstrikes. Photo by Royal Thai Army/EPA Dec. 8 (UPI) -- Thailand launched airstrikes again»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Doha Forum is a leading global platform for dialogue and diplomacy. Rooted in Qatar’s enduring commitment to peace, justice and cooperation, it provides a platform where ideas are exchanged, partnerships are built, and practical solutions are explored. Speaking to The Peninsula on »»»

A round of political consultations was convened in Doha yesterday between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar and the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The Qatari side was chaired by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs H E Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, while the Nigerian side was ch»»»

The Al Ain Court for Civil, Commercial and Administrative Claims has ordered a seven-member gang to repay Dh439,000 to a man they defrauded using a fake bank message, before transferring the money into their own accounts. The court also awarded the victim Dh30,000 in compensation for the damage he »»»

Damascus, Dec. 8 (SANA) The Embassy of the State of Qatar in Damascus extended its congratulations to Syria’s leadership and people on the occasion of Liberation Day.In a post on X, the embassy stated: “Heartfelt congratulations to Syria, which has always remained in our hearts. Syria rejoiced on t»»»

Damascus, Dec. 8 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa received a congratulatory cable on Monday from the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on the occasion of the Liberation Day. The President, also received similar messages from Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Mak»»»

Doha, Qatar: The United Kingdom considers the Doha Forum 2025 an essential platform to push forward global justice, strengthen multilateral cooperation, and renew its growing partnership with Qatar, said British Ambassador to Qatar H E Neerav Patel. In an Interview with The Peninsula yesterday, ref»»»

Doha, Qatar: Poland has called for renewed global commitment to multilateralism, accountability, and the protection of civilians as international conflicts and geopolitical uncertainties intensify at Doha Forum 2025. In an interview with The Peninsula Poland’s Undersecretary of State at the Ministr»»»

Doha, Qatar: Amid growing geopolitical tensions, technological disruption, and shifting trade dynamics, global leaders must prepare for a future defined by uncertainty and accelerated change, said Kelsey Goodman (pictured), Head of Middle East and North Africa at the World Economic Forum (WEF), on »»»

Doha, Qatar: President of the Malian Business Association and founder of Azalai Hotels Group, Mossadeck Bally has praised Qatar’s growing influence as a global mediator and urged Doha to expand its diplomatic engagement to the conflict-ridden Sahel region. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Th»»»

Dubai: The 24th cycle of the Clean UAE campaign, organised by the Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) under the patronage of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, commenced its nationwide journey in Dubai on Saturday, drawing 8,500 dedicated volunteers to clear over 12 kilometres of natura»»»

Many British know Queen Elizabeth II’s profile better than the back of their own hands. After all, her image has stared back at us from the hundreds of coins jangling around our pockets for decades. But in the year marking what would have been her 100th birthday, a royal revelation is emerging. Or »»»

The colossal defense policy package unveiled on Sunday overshoots US President Donald Trump’s own ask by a hefty margin. The annual defense policy bill authorizes a record $901 billion in national security spending next year.Inside the Packagea 4% troop raise expanded counter-drone powers fresh cas»»»

Editor-in-Chief of The Peninsula Prof. Khalid bin Mubarak Al-Shafi received Ambassador of France to Qatar H E Arnaud Pescheux at the newspaper’s office. The Ambassador was briefed about the newspaper’s history, mission and digital presence. The conversation also focused on fostering collaboration b»»»

Japan has protested after Chinese fighter jets locked radars on Japanese aircraft as tensions between the two nations worsened. Locking radar onto an aircraft is considered a threat because it can signal a potential attack. Japan said there were two such incidents Saturday off its southern Okinawa »»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Education and Higher Education H E Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater met yesterday with Minister of Social Affairs and Labor of Syria H E Hind Kabawat, on the sidelines of Doha Forum 2025. The meeting discussed areas of cooperation, the exchange of expertise and bes»»»

Doha: Minister of State for International Cooperation H E Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met separately with State Secretary for multilateral affairs, political affairs and development cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia, H E Dr. Melita »»»

Donald Trump’s presidency is haemorrhaging support – and the numbers are brutal. In a political tremor that has Washington reeling, Trump is plunging in national polls at a speed that has even his allies sounding the alarm. Bloomberg’s Joshua Green delivered the grim verdict: the president is slipp»»»

Dubai: A day after a devastating fire tore through a nightclub in North Goa, the full scale of the tragedy became clearer, with officials confirming that 25 people had died — including four members of the same family from Delhi who had been on holiday. The blaze had erupted just before midnight on »»»

During the night, the weather will remain cloudy, with light rain expected in some areas of Northern and Eastern Bulgaria. Winds will weaken across most regions, remaining moderate from the north-northwest in Eastern Bulgaria. Minimum temperatures will range from 2°C to 7°C, around 3°C in Sofia. On»»»

The government is making a second clumsy attempt to introduce the state budget. These people still haven’t understood that it won’t work this way. They are trying once again to deceive us and cover our eyes by postponing two of the most scandalous measures to 2027 — the increase of pension contribu»»»

The government is facing its sixth vote of no confidence. The motion was submitted on Friday by PP–DB, APS, and MECH, citing the government’s failure in economic policy. The move comes after large-scale protests across the country. According to the Constitution, the vote must be brought to the plen»»»