Industrial turnover fell by 0.2% in the first seven months of the year compared with the same period in 2025, amid a decline in manufacturing, according to data published on Thursday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).According to the data, between January 1 and July 31, 2026, turnover i»»»

Insufficient savings, fear of risk and lack of knowledge about investments are the main reasons why seven in ten Romanians (71%) choose not to invest in various financial instruments, according to the findings of a survey released on Thursday.According to data analysed in the ING Research survey, 6»»»

In September, the Ministry of Finance (MF) raised 847 million lei through the ninth primary offering of government securities for the general public (Fidelis) conducted this year via the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) systems.According to a BVB statement, the amount stands at 254.7 million lei (113»»»

Interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan held a meeting on Thursday at the Victoria Palace with the new Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Bucharest, Hur Seung-chul, and Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) representative Park Sangchul, general manager of the Unit 1 Refurbishment Project.Representativ»»»

Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church (BOR) received on Thursday Riley Barnes, Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom at the US Department of State and Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, with the talks focusing on the complex a»»»

On 2 September 2026, at the initiative of Monaco, the Council of Europe conducted a captivating debate on “The environmental crisis through the lens of human rights: scientific findings, legal challenges and political prospects for the Council of Europe”. Linking human rights to environmental prote»»»

The Ukrainian Embassy in Bucharest said on Thursday that the relevant institutions in Ukraine will issue an "appropriate" response regarding the situation at a Romanian-language educational institution in the village of Orlivka, Odesa region, describing as "unfounded" "attempts by certain individua»»»

Nicusor Dan, Romania's President, will participate on September 18, in the Inauguration Summit of the Initiative for Carpathian Integration, in the Ukrainian region Ivano-Frankivsk, upon the inivitation of Ukraine's president Volodimir Zelenski, the Presidential Administration announced. According »»»

Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) first vice-president Dan Dungaciu believes that Romania is "closer" to snap elections following the nomination of Siegfried Muresan for the position of Prime Minister by President Nicusor Dan."We welcome the fact that there is a nomination, as we are return»»»

Save Romania Union (USR) continues to support Siegfried Muresan for the position of Prime Minister and considers his nomination to be the "logical option," stated the party's spokesperson, Cristian Seidler."We continue to support Siegfried Muresan in his attempt to form a government. He is not a su»»»

Democratic Union of Hungarians in Romania (UDMR) chairman Kelemen Hunor commented on Thursday on the head of state's decision to designate Siegfried Muresan as prime minister, noting that Muresan must build a parliamentary majority; the Union would be a partner in such an endeavor but would not acc»»»

Senate Chairman Mircea Abrudean of the National Liberal Party (PNL) on Thursday said that a fully empowered government is needed, adding that the Prime Minister-designate, Siegfried Muresan, has proven his efficiency as a politician in Brussels, an experience that must now be put at the service of »»»

President Nicusor Dan stated on Thursday that he is pleased Siegfried Muresan has accepted the nomination for the position of Prime Minister.Initially, in the statement made at Cotroceni Palace, the President nominated the MEP, noting that the latter had asked for time to consider the matter."I spo»»»

US officials met representatives of Yemen's Houthis in Oman over the weekend, five sources familiar with the matter said, days after the Iran-backed militia seized a strategic ​stretch of the ‌Red Sea coast in a sweeping offensive that routed Saudi-backed forces. U.S. ​President Donald Trump has so»»»

A prized 16th-century manuscript chronicling the rise and fall of the Aztec Empire has gone on display in Mexico City, nearly two centuries after it was taken to France, as Mexico continues to press Paris for its permanent return. A cherished 16th-century Mexican manuscript that tells the history o»»»

ADEK initiative will build students’ AI skills from kindergarten to Grade 12 Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) continues to advance its comprehensive AI Education Initiative, aimed at developing artificial intelligence skills across more than 170 private schools »»»

DOHA: Qatar will begin life after the FIFA World Cup with a familiar squad as coach Julen Lopetegui retained the core of his senior players for the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup in Saudi Arabia. Lopetegui yesterday named a 26-player squad for the upcoming tournament, also known as Khaleeji 27, which will b»»»

A staff exercise involving the on-duty forces of the joint regional air defense system of Kyrgyzstan and Russia has concluded at Edelweiss training center in Balykchy. Participants practiced coordination between command bodies and on-duty air defense forces in accordance with an approved plan. On S»»»

A man, 37, has been detained in Bishkek on suspicion of distributing drugs through so-called dead drops, the Interior Ministry’s Service for Combating Illicit Drug Trafficking reported. During a search of the man’s home, law enforcement officers found 1.5 kilograms of the synthetic drug Alpha-PVP a»»»

At least five people were injured on Friday after Russian drone strikes struck the Kyiv region, including three children, local officials said. The attack came as polling stations in Russia opened for the country's first parliamentary election since the start of the war in Ukraine. Follow our liveb»»»

Report finds US attacks on Iranian school, sports complex may be war crimes Experts commissioned by the UN’s top human rights body said they found “reasonable grounds” to believe the United States committed war crimes in two strikes in Iran, including an attack on a school in the southern city of M»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar participated in the 16th meeting of the Committee of Senior Officials of the Economic and Development Affairs Authority of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which was held today via videoconference. Dr Saud bin Abdullah Al Attiyah (pictured), Deputy Undersecretary for Eco»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar and the Russian Federation signed a memorandum of understanding on technical cooperation in tax administration, aimed at exchanging expertise and knowledge and developing tax systems and practices in both countries. The MoU was signed on behalf of Qatar, by Khalifa bin Jass»»»

DOHA: Qatar is taking a measured approach to developing its financial sector, with a strong focus on putting the right banking, payments and data infrastructure in place. Highlighting Qatar’s fintech sector and the opportunities emerging as the country builds out its financial infrastructure, Stive»»»

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev will attend an informal ministerial meeting of the EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) on Friday and Saturday in Dublin, the Finance Ministry said. In a series of meetings, finance ministers will exchange views on competitiveness»»»

Experts say mismanaged access, weak recovery plans drive most UAE cyber breaches 96% of UAE executives don't fully understand their AI dependencies across the web of vendors, models and infrastructure, while 74% struggle with data residency and sovereignty requirements when moving data across borde»»»

Kyrgyzstan has developed «Kyrgyz Zhangak» brand and a national marketing plan to promote walnuts. The documents have been submitted for final approval. Once approved, the product will be promoted under the new brand, with efforts to enter foreign markets to follow. Work on the brand began earlier. »»»

Citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic who were officially employed in South Korea—and from whose wages pension contributions were deducted—receive lump-sum payments upon returning to their home country. According to the Social Fund, 151 individuals have so far applied for receiving a lump-sum payout of t»»»

DOHA: The Friends of the Environment Center, affiliated with the Ministry of Sports and Youth, organised an awareness workshop on cybersecurity risks and preventive measures in cooperation with the National Cyber Security Agency, as part of its “Kafa’at” programme. The workshop was attended by the »»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has initiated a nationwide public engagement campaign inviting citizens and residents to help shape the upcoming Qatar Digital Inclusion Index 2026. Across its social media platforms, MCIT urged the public to provide feedback, t»»»

DOHA: Leaders’ Forum Qatar (LFQ), a prominent community-based forum, celebrated Engineers’ Day at Maestro Hall, Skills Development Centre, Doha, bringing together senior professionals, young engineers, and members of the Indian community. The programme was presided over by P N Babu Rajan, former Pr»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has held its first forum for learning resources coordinators for the 2026–2027 academic year, focusing on the latest developments, priorities and practices aimed at strengthening the role of school learning resource centres in supporting »»»

Doha: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) and Sasol Middle East and India (Sasol) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a framework for collaboration across areas of mutual interest, with a focus on sustainability, decarbonisation, applied research, emerg»»»

Doha: Aspetar Laboratory has secured re-accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (CAP) for the seventh consecutive two-year cycle, reinforcing its position as a trusted diagnostic partner for elite international athletes. CAP accreditation is globally recognised as the gold standard »»»

DOHA: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has illuminated its headquarters and the Al Sadd, Al Waab, Qatar University and Al Khor health centres in orange to mark World Patient Safety Day 2026. The initiative highlights PHCC’s continued commitment to enhancing patient safety and promoting sa»»»

Doha: The Qatar Forum for Authors, affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, held a literary seminar on the memory of place on Wednesday. Led by writer Badriya Hamad Al Marikhi, the seminar examined the role of place in literary works and how the built environment can evolve into an identity and a l»»»

Doha: The first winner of Safari Shopping Center’s ‘Visit & Win – 2 Chevrolet Captiva Cars’ Mega Promotion, launched in connection with the opening of Safari’s new outlet at GWC-Logistic Village, has been selected. The lucky draw was held on September 17 at the new Safari Shopping Center in GWC-Log»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education, (MoEHE) represented by its Training and Development Centre, organised a briefing workshop for the Ministry’s leadership cadres on the general framework for individual development plans issued by the Civil Service and Government Development Burea»»»

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev will attend an informal ministerial meeting of the EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) on Friday and Saturday in Dublin, the Finance Ministry said. In a series of meetings, finance ministers will exchange views on competitiveness»»»

It’s still cheaper with the flight’: Why Indian buyers came to Dubai for iPhone 18 Pro Dubai: For some Indian Apple fans, buying the new iPhone 18 Pro in Dubai is proving cheaper than purchasing the same phone at home — even after factoring in the cost of a flight and visa. As customers with pre-or»»»

DOHA: Minister of Labour H E Dr. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri participated in the 2026 Annual Forum of the Global Coalition for Social Justice, taking part in the high-level session entitled “From International Commitments to Implementation: Delivering Social Justice”, held virtually yesterday and chair»»»

DOHA: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has issued an urgent advisory warning the public against fraudulent text messages and emails designed to impersonate trusted government entities and major companies. Key protective measures recommended by the agency include verifying the legitimacy an»»»

Bulgaria's budget deficit could fall below 3% as early as 2027, according to Simeon Dyankov, Chairman of the Fiscal Council and a former finance minister. Speaking to BNT, Dyankov said the lower deficit could be what he described as the “good news from the accounting tricks” used by the Zhelyazkov »»»

The Cabinet of Ministers has amended the resolution regarding the temporary ban on the export of oil and petroleum products from Kyrgyzstan. Commodity codes 2711 and 2901 have been added to code 2710, which was previously specified in the document. The corresponding resolution was signed by the Cha»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has set minimum wholesale and retail prices for cigarettes, cigarillos and heated tobacco products. The resolution will take effect on January 1 next year. The minimum price for 20 cigarettes or 20 heated tobacco sticks will be 135 soms in 2027, 150 soms in 20»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) is continuing to expand the public school network and improve the distribution of educational facilities to ensure services keep pace with population growth, rising student numbers and the changing needs of different areas. Head of the Ad»»»

The fifth anniversary edition of the EU Meets the Balkans Forum will bring together on Friday representatives of European institutions, Balkan countries, political and academic circles, and civil society in Sofia. The event will focus on European integration, regional cooperation and the reforms ne»»»

Starting January 1, 2026, compensation payments for doctors in high-demand specialties are provided in populated areas across Kyrgyzstan, except Bishkek and Osh. This is stipulated in a Cabinet of Ministers resolution regarding payment terms for medical professionals. The measure applies to pediatr»»»

LPP reported second-quarter net profit of PLN 768 million, above the PLN 684.1 million consensus compiled by PAP Biznes. Revenue reached PLN 6.58 billion, up 18 percent year over year, while EBITDA climbed 46 percent to PLN 1.74 billion. Operating profit rose 64 percent to PLN 1.13 billion, also ex»»»

Creotech Instruments signed a EUR 1.47 million agreement with the European Space Agency for work connected with the EU’s secure communications system IRIS2. The Polish space company will lead the consortium and take responsibility for the satellite platform and overall system integration, while Bel»»»