MADRID: More than one million undocumented migrants in Spain have sought legal status under a scheme that has defied a wider European crackdown on irregular immigration, the government said on Tuesday, the final day for submissions. The vast scheme was predicted to benefit around 500,000 people, mo»»»

DUBAI: While up-and-coming musicians in the Middle East may have no shortage of talent or inspiration, promotional campaigns can be a challenge. Pierre Carnet, the managing director of MassiveMusic’s regional outpost, spoke to Arab News about how to raise the profile and oeuvre of musicians. Pierre»»»

Hamburg, June 30 (SANA) Syria is participating in the Hamburg Sustainability Conference to rally international support for the country’s recovery efforts, with a particular focus on economic and social recovery, refugee return and the planned closure of displacement camps nationwide by the end of 2»»»

PARIS: Europe’s most severe heatwave on record is losing ground, although more than 95 million people on the continent are set to face temperatures of at least 35C on Tuesday, according to AFP calculations.The continent is not used to experiencing such temperatures, especially so early in the summe»»»

RIYADH: Egypt reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund that could unlock another $1.64 billion in funding, taking total program disbursements to about $7.2 billion. The agreement covers the seventh review under the Extended Fund Facility and the second review under the R»»»

The topic of the draft 2026 state budget put forward by Progressive Bulgaria's government dominates Tuesday's news media. ECONOMY Trud presents on its front page the Domuschiev Strategy, or a six-item list on which the Confederation of Employers and Industrialists in Bulgaria (KRIB), chaired by Kir»»»

Cairo — Egyptian equities opened the new trading week with broad-based losses as foreign and Arab investors turned net sellers amid weaker regional sentiment and continued pressure on blue-chip stocks. Yet beneath the market’s sharp decline, the Egyptian government accelerated one of its most ambit»»»

Tokyo: Japanese police are investigating another suspected fatal bear attack, a local official told AFP on Tuesday, as the number of such deaths remains unusually high. Bear attacks have been on the rise in Japan in recent years, something scientists attribute to a spike in the animals' population »»»

President Nicusor Dan promulgated the law establishing a state aid scheme for beekeepers worth 15 euros for each bee colony.The scheme is applied in compliance with the provisions contained in the European Union Guidelines on State aid in the agricultural and forestry sectors and in rural areas for»»»

In 2025, there were about 72,000 healthcare facilities operating in Romania, up over 2,000 from the previous year, of which 59,000 operated in urban areas and 13,000 in the counyryside, according to data published on Monday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).The healthcare network compri»»»

The State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (SCNS) reports the detention of an inspector of the territorial division of the Accounts Chamber of the Kyrgyz Republic for the city of Osh, Osh, Jalal-Abad, and Batken regions for taking a bribe. During ongoing counterintelligence ac»»»

A major environmental cleanup campaign took place on June 27, 2026, in Ton district of Issyk-Kul region, where volunteers cleaned a large section of the shoreline of Issyk-Kul Lake. The event was organized by the Public Association Kyrgyz Water Motor Sports Federation, the State Agency for Tourism »»»

On June 28, Ambassador Pietro Lazzeri, Head of the SECO Division and the Swiss Government’s Delegate for Trade Agreements, together with Siroco Messerli, visited Sut Bulak CJSC factory (Dairy Spring brand), one of Kyrgyzstan’s leading cheese producers and a notable example of long-standing cooperat»»»

Seven villages in Ak-Turpak rural area of Kadamdzhai district in Batken region will be provided with clean drinking water by 2027. The project is being implemented as part of the «Strengthening the Resilience of Water Services to Climate Change» program, financed by the World Bank. According to Jee»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan approved the conversion of 24 hectares of irrigated agricultural land in Issyk-Ata district of Chui region for the construction of multi-apartment residential buildings under My Home state housing program. According to the resolution, the land plot, located in»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s overall unemployment rate fell to 3.1 percent in the first quarter of 2026 from 3.5 percent in the previous three months, as the Kingdom’s labor market remained resilient, official data showed. Figures released by the General Authority for Statistics showed that while there w»»»

Dubai: UAE motorists will pay significantly less to fill up from July 1 after authorities announced the first reduction in fuel prices since the Middle East conflict sent global oil markets soaring four months ago. The UAE Fuel Price Committee cut prices across all fuel grades for July, reflecting »»»

The National Council for Tripartite Cooperation (NCTC) supports in principle the draft budget of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) for 2026, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev said Monday. Donev spoke after NCTC members presented their positions at the Council's meeting.»»»

RIYADH: Saudi buy now, pay later provider Tabby has secured consumer finance and small and medium-sized enterprise finance licenses from the Kingdom’s central bank, enabling it to offer longer-term loans for higher-value purchases and working capital to businesses. The licenses are expected to move»»»

DUBAI: For Gaza’s displaced families, the dangers of war no longer end with bombs and bullets. As mountains of garbage rise, sewage spills into streets and camps, temperatures soar, and clean water becomes increasingly scarce, aid agencies warn that a new threat of disease is spreading across the t»»»

Kazakhstan has decided to sharply tighten access to early pension withdrawals amid worries over the country’s housing market, inflation outlook and long-term retirement security. Revised rules, in effect since June 5, mean contributors to the Unified Accumulative Pension Fund (UAPF) can only withdr»»»

Former Hezbollah Minister Mustafa Bayram lashed out at the Lebanese Government over signing the so-called framework agreement with the Israeli enemy, describing it as an “agreement of humiliation and disgrace written by (Israeli PM) Benjamin Netanyahu.” Speaking at a memorial ceremony for martyrs i»»»

RIYADH: A total of 215 male and female students from 28 universities have begun training at the headquarters of the Saudi Data and AI Authority in Riyadh. The program aims to equip them with knowledge and skills in data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technologies while providing practical e»»»

President Donald Trump on Monday nominated acting Secretary of the Department of Labor Keith Sonderling to the be the head of the department. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 30 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump has nominated Keith Sonderling to be the U.S. secretary of labor, a pos»»»

1 of 2 | Speaker of the House Mike Johnson speaks during the Faith and Freedom Coalition 2026 Road to Majority Policy Conference at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C., on Friday. He said Sunday he plans to send a housing affordability to President Donald Trump on Monday for a signature. Phot»»»

Damascus, June 30 (SANA) Representatives of Syria’s private sector and the European Commission discussed ways to expand economic cooperation and encourage investment during a virtual meeting on Monday that also included executives from several European companies. The talks focused on the needs of S»»»

Poland’s Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Policy has published a new version of draft legislation on pay transparency, aimed at implementing the EU directive on equal pay for women and men for the same work or work of equal value. The draft has been significantly expanded and would take effect »»»

Poland’s nationwide deposit return system collected 1.6 bln eligible packages in its first six months, according to the Ministry of Climate and Environment. The country now has 62,000 return points, including 32,000 smaller shops that joined voluntarily, even though only stores larger than 200 sqm »»»

Poland is rapidly closing the price gap with Western Europe, according to the Polish Economic Institute. In 2015, the average consumer basket in Poland cost just under 58% of the EU average, compared with 73.3% in 2025. The process accelerated in 2020-2025, driven mainly by rising food, energy and »»»

Poland is experiencing one of the most intense heat waves in its recorded history, with temperatures recently exceeding 40°C in some areas. The heat is not only a health and comfort issue, but also an economic one. High temperatures reduce concentration, physical capacity, productivity and attendan»»»

Dubai: Temperatures across the UAE are forecast to reach 46 degrees Celsius inland this week, with fresh winds stirring blowing dust in western areas, humid conditions along the coast and a gradual rise in temperatures from Friday, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said. The NCM said today's»»»

Ras Al Khaimah: An 18-year-old Emirati high school student lost his life in a tragic road accident on Thursday morning in Al Ghail area of Ras Al Khaimah, while on his way to sit for end-of-year examinations for the 2025–2026 academic year. A classmate and close friend, who was driving the vehicle,»»»

Dubai: UAE motorists are still on course for lower fuel prices in July after four consecutive months of increases, although the expected relief may not be as large as forecast just a few days ago. Global oil prices have fallen sharply from the highs reached during the Middle East conflict, improvin»»»

Prime minister Péter Magyar is proud of his first fifty days. That is understandable — and partly justified. But when a prime minister enthusiastically reports on his own performance, it is worth leaning in a little closer to the numbers. Not out of scepticism, but because democracy works precisely»»»

For families seeking a camp medical clearance, Budapest clinics like FirstMed make the process straightforward. Collaborative content A single appointment covers the physical exam, immunization review, and all required documentation. Moving to a new city and navigating a foreign healthcare system c»»»

Manila: The Philippine peso appears to have entered a new trading range against the US dollar. Recent data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) suggests the currency is stabilising above the psychologically important ₱60-per-dollar level after months of sharp depreciation. The daily BSP refer»»»

Overburdened hospitals, overwhelmed mortuaries and millions suffering in temperatures touching 40°C – prolonged and intense heatwaves are the new normal, and a healthcare burden that France must immediately tackle. Europe has been baking for weeks. An intense and prolonged early summer heatwav»»»

Progressive Bulgaria has introduced three separate draft parliamentary decisions requesting that the National Audit Office carry out a comprehensive review of public finances across several key institutions and budget areas covering the period from 2020 to May 2026. The proposals were presented in »»»

The Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) expects a slowdown in economic growth over the next two years, while inflation is projected to rise sharply in 2026, according to its latest macroeconomic forecast. The central bank attributes the outlook mainly to higher energy prices driven by the ongoing conflic»»»

An intense heatwave that scorched western Europe this week spread into central and eastern parts of the continent on Saturday, bringing record temperatures from Denmark to Switzerland and Germany. The extreme heat disrupted transport, strained hospitals and renewed concerns over the growing impact »»»

Russian regions have been battling a fuel shortage since June 23, with bus services cut, fares raised and even rubbish collection halted in places as authorities scramble to manage a diesel deficit now recorded across almost all regions, local media reported on June 27. The shortage exposes th»»»

The Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors announced an agreement on Friday that has been described as a step toward peace after months of cross-border fighting between Israeli forces and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. The deal marks a potential breakthrough in efforts to ease tensions following »»»

Thousands of Vespa enthusiasts rode through Rome on Saturday as Italy celebrated the 80th anniversary of its iconic scooter. Created in the aftermath of World War II, the Vespa has evolved from an affordable means of transport into a global symbol of Italian design, lifestyle and cinematic glamour.»»»

On June 24, Romania’s Chamber of Deputies quietly approved a controversial bill proposing the country’s unification with neighboring Moldova. For decades, Romanian nationalists have championed the slogan “Basarabia e România” – ”Bessarabia is Romania” – a phrase emblazoned on walls across Bucharest»»»

A disturbing alleged confession has intensified scrutiny in the death of realtor Ketan Agarwal, with police claiming the accused said it felt “easier” to kill her fiance than to call off her arranged marriage and face her family, according to NDTV. Pune Rural Police sources told investigators that »»»

RIYADH: Saudi women are driving one of the most striking transformations in the Kingdom’s modern history, with female labor force participation surging from around 23 percent in 2016 to over 34 percent today, and women now owning nearly 45 percent of small and medium-sized enterprises, experts told»»»

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DALLAS: With their debut World Cup all but over, Jordan have nothing to lose when they face Argentina in their final group match in Texas today. Defeats by Austria and Algeria mean Jamal Sellami’s team cannot progress to the Round of 32, but midfielder Amer Jamous insists Al-Nashama have no intenti»»»

Arab Finance: The eighth edition of the Decision Makers conference, held at the Grand Egyptian Museum under the theme “Investment, Real Estate, and Tourism: Egypt’s Economic Growth Triangle 2026,” examined the impact of global economic and geopolitical developments on the investment landscape, with»»»

The Budapest Police Headquarters is fully prepared for Saturday's Budapest Pride march and has taken every possible measure to ensure the event proceeds without disruption, Budapest's newly appointed police chief, Norbert Tamás Baricska, said at Friday's meeting of the Budapest General Assembly. Th»»»