The Eastern Economic Forum has become a key platform for strengthening ties between Russia and Asian economies, Dr. Mamdouh G. Salameh, an international oil economist and a global energy expert, told Sputnik. Key statements:Since Western trade disruptions began, Russia has increasingly looked to Ch»»»

Eleven European Union countries have called for an overhaul of the bloc's foreign policy decision-making, urging it to explore a shift from unanimity to qualified majority voting as repeated national vetoes have exposed the difficulty of acting collectively in a more volatile geopolitical environme»»»

Croatia's banks were making more money than a year earlier when the first quarter closed. By the end of June that gain had gone. Profit across the sector fell 5.5% year on year (y/y) in the first half of 2026, the Croatian National Bank (HNB) said in its commentary on banking system developments, p»»»

Eleven European Union countries have called for an overhaul of the bloc's foreign policy decision-making, urging it to explore a shift from unanimity to qualified majority voting as repeated national vetoes have exposed the difficulty of acting collectively in a more volatile geopolitical environme»»»

Sofia's exchange bureaus have started quietly shutting their shutters. Not because business dried up, but because the business they were built for is disappearing. Since January 1, 2026, Bulgaria has been a full member of the eurozone, and the lev that priced everything from a loaf of bread in Loze»»»

Eleven European Union countries have called for an overhaul of the bloc's foreign policy decision-making, urging it to explore a shift from unanimity to qualified majority voting as repeated national vetoes have exposed the difficulty of acting collectively in a more volatile geopolitical environme»»»

Russia does not negotiate with terrorists, President Vladimir Putin said, after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned airlines that Ukrainian drones would make Russian airspace unsafe. "I hadn't heard such statements, but if this was said publicly, then it amounts to a declaration of state terrorism»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan clashed on September 2 over Armenia’s plans to deepen ties with the European Union at a meeting in Bishkek, with Putin pressing Yerevan to clarify whether it intends to leave the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union. Putin s»»»

A massed Russian missile and drone attack on Odesa region's backbone energy assets cut power to more than 350,000 families, grid operator DTEK Odesa Grids said, on September 2. Ukrenergo said the attack was aimed at the region's energy infrastructure. DTEK Odesa Grids put restoration at 177,000 fam»»»

Eleven European Union countries have called for an overhaul of the bloc's foreign policy decision-making, urging it to explore a shift from unanimity to qualified majority voting as repeated national vetoes have exposed the difficulty of acting collectively in a more volatile geopolitical environme»»»

The government is developing a system in which all information from cameras used to create profiles of drivers on the road will be displayed on road police officers' tablets, allowing them to take preventive action. The departments involved are the Ministries of Interior, of Transport and Communica»»»

DOHA: Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani held meetings with a number of Omani ministers and senior officials during his visit to the Sultanate of Oman, in the presence of officials and private-sector representatives from both countries. The meetings foc»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has reminded motorists that parking in a way that blocks the entrances or exits of homes and buildings is a traffic violation and an offense punishable by law. Under Article 78, Clause 4, of the Traffic Law, parking in front of house entrances is punishab»»»

Palantir CEO Alex Karp said on Wednesday French restrictions limiting government use of US-made software were proving counterproductive. His comments followed France’s decision to replace Palantir with domestic provider ChapsVision at intelligence agency DGSI over data sovereignty concerns. Karp sa»»»

Hamdan tours global pavilions showcasing hunting, equestrianism and falconry advances Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, visited the 23rd edition of the Abu Dhabi Intern»»»

Around 34 families were affected by the flooding in Strumyani Municipality, Southwestern Bulgaria, with 13 suffering the most serious damage, Mayor Emil Iliev told BTA on Thursday. In the worst-affected homes, everything inside had to be removed and discarded as unusable, Iliev said. Ground floors »»»

“Rompetrol Rafinare places strong emphasis on critical storage infrastructure by ensuring a high degree of operational reliability, reducing maintenance costs, and extending the lifespan of equipment. The new tanks and associated systems are designed in line with the latest industrial safety and en»»»

Total shareholder return for the period between end 2001 and the end of August 2026 was more than 5,000%. Thus, the value of an investment of RON 1,000 in OMV Petrom shares at the end of 2001, together with the dividends cashed in since, would be more than RON 50,000 by the end of August 2026. “Ove»»»

Regional Health Inspectorates are to become territorial directorates under the Health Ministry rather than be closed, Minister of Health Katya Ivkova told the parliamentary Health Committee on Thursday. The discussion concerned plans to streamline the Health Ministry’s administration and secondary »»»

Europe is trying to reduce its economic dependence on China, but trade data point in the opposite direction. The EU’s trade deficit with China reached a record EUR 196 bln, up more than 9% y/y, while imports rose over 5%. Cars and electric batteries accounted for one-third of the increase, supporte»»»

The Kostrzyn-Slubice Special Economic Zone recorded its best-ever first half, with investors declaring PLN 2.1 bln in capital spending, three times the PLN 701 mln recorded a year earlier. The number of investment decisions rose from 19 to 33, while planned projects are expected to create nearly 30»»»

Taiwan’s LiteOn Technology will invest USD 176 mln, or PLN 655 mln, in Polish data center cooling specialist DCX, acquiring a 25% stake and valuing the company at nearly PLN 2 bln before the transaction. DCX will become LiteOn’s technology hub for liquid cooling solutions, a rapidly growing market »»»

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Pakistan eyes Russia's Arctic route as a strategic trade alternative, but experts warn that tangible progress hinges on launching joint energy projects first. Shifting global logistics and mounting tensions in the Middle East are forcing nations to rethink traditional trade routes. Pakistan, whose »»»

Hungarian university students will once again be able to participate fully in the EU’s Erasmus+ programme from the 2026/2027 academic year, the government has announced. The move comes after years of dispute between Budapest and Brussels over the governance of Hungary’s university foundations. Hung»»»

The Dragalevtsi case is about two signal jammers, not one, Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev told reporters on Thursday, on his way to a hearing at the parliamentary Committee on Internal Security and Public Order. Initially, the authorities reported that a powerful signal jammer was located and n»»»

Manama: The State of Qatar participated in the 38th Meeting of the Committee of Agricultural Cooperation and Food Security in the GCC States, held Thursday in Manama, Bahrain. Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah led the State of Qatar's delegation at the meeting. »»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar ranked fourth globally in the Standard of Living Index, leading the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region within the 2026 Legatum Prosperity Index, a result that reflects the continued improvement in quality of life for both citizens and residents. The State of »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces struck a dry cargo ship carrying weapons and ammunition, as well as a container ship carrying military equipment for the Ukrainian armed forces in the Black Sea, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported on Thursday. "During the day, strike drones struck a»»»

Bulgaria is actively contributing to the European Union’s core vision of strengthening Europe’s common security, built on new initiatives such as the European Air Shield and the European Space Shield, said Prime Minister Rumen Radev at a briefing at Boyana Residence following a meeting with Europea»»»

In March 2021, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi visited the Suez Canal to thank its workers for reopening the crucial maritime passageway. A few days earlier, a huge container vessel got wedged sideways, blocking a global trade artery for several days. While there, a journalist asked him abo»»»

Riders face action for using roads, pavements and non-designated areas Dubai: Dubai Police have confiscated 13,657 electric scooters in the first eight months of the year as part of an intensified crackdown on riders flouting traffic laws and safety regulations. The seizures were carried out during»»»

The project reached a key milestone with the decision of the National Commission for Financial Markets of the Republic of Moldova (CNPF) to grant to Bursa Internațională a Moldovei S.A. a market operator license for an unlimited duration, as well as the authorizations required to administer and ope»»»

Bulgaria is actively contributing to the European Union’s core vision of strengthening Europe’s common security, built on new initiatives such as the European Air Shield and the European Space Shield, said Prime Minister Rumen Radev at a briefing at Boyana Residence following a meeting with Europea»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar ranked fourth globally in the Standard of Living Index, leading the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region within the 2026 Legatum Prosperity Index, a result that reflects the continued improvement in quality of life for both citizens and residents. The State of Qatar a»»»

TARANTO- The Serbia men's national water polo team beat Spain 12-8 in Taranto, Italy, on Thursday to win the bronze at the 2026 Mediterranean Games, taking Serbia's overall medal tally at the event to a record-high 36 medals. Vasilije Martinovic led the scoring for Serbia with six goals and Bogdan »»»

Doha, Qatar: Rafeeq today announced the launch of Pearl Club, a new loyalty program built into the Rafeeq app and designed to reward customers every time they order. Members join at the Bronze tier, collect Pearls on eligible orders and selected in-app activities, and progress through five membersh»»»

Parliament approved at second reading a bill amending and supplementing the Higher Education Act, submitted by the Council of Ministers. Some of the changes concern the awarding of student scholarships. The legislation clarifies the legal framework governing the right of students and PhD candidates»»»

Amsterdam: Uber drivers from across Europe have filed a class action lawsuit against the US ride share giant, claiming it violated privacy laws and used dynamic pricing algorithms to lower their revenue. Worker Info Exchange International said it was representing several thousand Uber drivers in Be»»»

Lebanon and the European Union on Thursday launched the EU-Lebanon Joint Monitoring Committee, a new platform for strategic dialogue on EU-Lebanon cooperation. The meeting was co-chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri and Minister of Economy and Trade Amer Bisat, serving as Vice-Chair on beha»»»

At present, there is a downturn in illegal migration, Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev said during a blitz hearing before the Parliamentary Committee on Internal Security and Public Order. He was responding to a question from MP Kalin Stoyanov from the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF), abou»»»

Saint-Mandé, France: France experienced its hottest summer on record in 2026, marked by heatwaves, drought and massive wildfires, the environment minister said on Thursday. "We have just lived through the hottest summer ever recorded since measurements began in 1900," Monique Barbut said at a prese»»»

New lane at Al Qiyadah Intersection aims to improve traffic flow along Al Ittihad Road Dubai: Motorists travelling between Dubai and Sharjah could see shorter delays following traffic improvements at Al Qiyadah Intersection, according to Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). The upgrades inc»»»

Much of her life as advocate was spent speaking at college campuses and community centres New York: Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the US women’s movement and a fierce advocate for feminist causes for over six decad»»»

Brussels, Sept. 3 (SANA) The European Union has a clear focus on supporting Syria’s recovery and reconstruction, Henrike Trautmann, Director for the Middle East, North Africa and Gulf at the EU, said on Wednesday. In a post on X following her meeting with Foreign and Expatriates Minister Asaad Hass»»»

Affordable energy is essential to Europe’s resilience, competitiveness and security, European Council President Antonio Costa said at a joint briefing with Prime Minister Rumen Radev on Thursday. To build a more resilient, competitive and secure Europe, energy prices must be affordable, Costa said.»»»

EU competitiveness and cohesion policy were among the topics discussed between Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev and European Council President Antonio Costa in Sofia on Thursday. Costa has been touring EU capitals for talks on the bloc's budget in the period 2028-2034. "We discussed with Presid»»»

Gergana Petrova, the woman taken to a police station during Prime Minister Rumen Radev's visit on August 28, had previously been detained on suspicion of ordering the murder of a man with whom she lived, Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev told journalists in Parliament on Thursday. Demerdzhiev stre»»»

Abu Dhabi affirms full solidarity with Kuwait after missile and drone strikes Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the hostile attack by Iran targeting the brotherly State of Kuwait, with missiles and drones. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA)»»»