Bulgarian Voter Applications Abroad Double Ahead of April 19 Elections
The number of Bulgarians living abroad who have applied to vote in the early parliamentary elections on April 19 has nearly doubled compared with the last vote in October 2024. By the March 24 midnight deadline, a total of 60,897 electronic applications had been submitted, according to the Central »»»
Ministry of Municipality announces resumption of local agricultural market yards
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has announced the resumption of operations in local agricultural product market yards across the country According to a social media post, the ministry outlined operating schedules for various locations as Al Mazrouah Yard at Umm Salal Central Market will o»»»
Troops and talks: Why US airborne forces are heading to the Middle East
The United States is preparing to send elite airborne troops to the Middle East, marking a fresh escalation in its military posture amid the ongoing conflict with Iran. At least 1,000 — and potentially up to 2,000 — soldiers from the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division are expected to deploy in the comin»»»
Qatar strengthens digital government services to ensure seamless transactions
Doha, Qatar: The Government Communications Office (GCO) has said that government entities in Qatar are continuing to expand and enhance digital services, allowing individuals and businesses to complete transactions efficiently and securely through advanced online platforms and mobile applications. »»»
Qatar's Ambassador attends meeting of India's Minister of External Affairs with GCC envoys
Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of India H E Mohammed bin Hassan Jaber Al Jaber participated in a meeting of Minister of External Affairs of India H E Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and Their Excellencies the GCC Ambassadors, accredited to India. The meeting discussed cooperation and »»»
UK Inflation Holds at 3% in February Ahead of Likely Iran War Jump
British consumer price inflation held at an annual rate of 3.0% in February, unchanged from January's rate, official figures showed on Wednesday, ahead of a likely upward lurch as war in the Middle East pushes up prices. Economists polled by Reuters had expected inflation to remain at 3.0%, its low»»»
Syria on Alert to Protect its Borders with Iraq, Wary of Intervening in Lebanon
The Syrian armed forces said they were on full alert in wake of a rocket attack from Iraq against a Syrian military base in the Hasakeh province. The army stressed that it will perform its duties in defending Syrian territories and deterring any attack. Iraq arrested four people in connection with »»»
Private agencies employ around 20,000 Kyrgyzstanis abroad for year - | 24.KG
In 2025, about 5,500 citizens of Kyrgyzstan left for work abroad through the Center for Employment of Citizens Abroad, while other 19,500 were employed via private recruitment agencies. Esenbek Ergeshov, head of the Labor Migration Department at the center, said on Birinchi Radio. According to him,»»»
Iran Not Holding Talks With US – Foreign Ministry
Iran is not engaged in negotiations with the United States, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei stated. “There are no negotiations between Iran and the United States, just as there have been none over the past 25 days since the start of the illegal war against Iran,” Baqaei said, as q»»»
Moldova's energy system enters state of emergency after key Romania link fails
The government of the Republic of Moldova declared a 60-day state of emergency in the energy sector on March 24, following the disconnection of the Vulcănești–Isaccea power line linking the country to Romania after Russian drone attacks in southern Ukraine, a government statement said. »»»
North Macedonia's central bank keeps key rate at 4% amid rising global uncertainty
The National Bank of North Macedonia decided on March 24 to keep its key interest rate unchanged at 4% (chart), citing heightened global uncertainty linked to geopolitical tensions. At the upcoming treasury bill auction on»»»
Russia sells gold bars for the first time in 25 years to fund budget deficit
Russia began selling physical gold from its central bank reserves for the first time in 25 years, as the government seeks to plug a widening budget deficit driven by sustained military spending. From 2022 to 2025, sales of»»»
Morning fog and slight temperature rise in north and center
Tunis, March 25 (TAP) — Localized morning fog is expected over the northwest, followed by variable cloud cover across most regions.Winds blowing from the west will be fairly strong along the coasts and light to moderate inland.The sea will be rough...»»»
QRCS launches HAKEEM digital health platform and mobile app
Doha, Qatar: As part of its ongoing efforts to support the health sector in Qatar towards the goals of the National Health Strategy 2024-2030, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has recently launched the HAKEEM digital health platform and mobile app (for both iOS and Android), inspired by an ambitio»»»
MoCI announces recall of BMW 520i, 735i, 740i, i5 eDrive 760i xDrive, M5, i7 2022-2025 models
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Alfardan Automobiles, Qatar’s BMW dealership, has announced the recall of BMW 520i - 735i - 740i - i5 eDrive 760i xDrive - M5 - i7 2022-2025 models. The recall is due to the possibility the damaged vehicle cockpit wiring»»»
Qatar’s Ambassador participates in Uzbek First Deputy Foreign Minister’s meeting with GCC envoys
Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Uzbekistan H E Hassan bin Hamza Hashim participated on Monday in a meeting of First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan H E Bakhromjon Aloyev with Their Excellencies heads of diplomatic missions of Qatar, Saudi Arabia,»»»
Groupama: Building trust through consistency and care
Trust sits at the core of the insurance business, especially in moments when customers face uncertainty. For Groupama, this role has translated into a long-term focus on reliability, simplicity, and customer-centric services—an approach recognised through the Excellence in Insurance Services award »»»
DFI moves Qumra 2026 online, supports 49 projects from 39 countries
Doha, Qatar: The Doha Film Institute (DFI) has announced that the 12th edition of Qumra will be held online from March 27 to April 8, 2026, ensuring the continuity of one of the region’s leading film industry platforms amid current regional developments. The decision underscores Qatar’s commitment »»»
Mouse Study Shows Repeated Cloning Causes Grave Genetic Mutations
Revealing the limitations of cloning, researchers who repeatedly cloned mice for two decades have discovered that such serial duplication triggers grave genetic mutations that accumulate over the generations and ultimately become fatal. A total of 1,206 cloned laboratory mice were generated by the »»»
Analysis:Romanians spend more going to cinema: EUR 63 million in 2025, up 16pct
Cinema halls in Romania have reported a record income of about EUR 63 million in 2025, up 16% (in U.S. dollar terms) from 2024 and about 10% above the pre-pandemic average, while consumers, affected by economic pressures, reduce spending on goods.According to an analysis by Colliers, the evolution »»»
Pilot project underway to map geothermal potential of shallow groundwater in Crisuri basin
The Crisuri Water Basin Administration (ABA Crisuri) is implementing a pilot project that is unique in Romania, aimed at assessing the geothermal potential of shallow groundwater in the Crisuri basin and using it as a sustainable energy source for local administrations and industrial parks.Accordin»»»
CCIR: 1.4% of companies achieve 54% of turnover; industry, leader in profit
Approximately 1.4% of companies in Romania concentrate 54% of the total turnover, while industry generates the largest share of profit, almost 39%, said on Tuesday the president of the Romanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIR), Mihai Daraban, at a specialized conference."At the end of autumn»»»
First Lady Gradinaru meets American Councils for International Education leadership in Washington
First Lady Mirabela Gradinaru of Romania on March 24 met Lisa Choate, president of the American Councils for International Education, an organisation that runs educational exchange programmes - FLEX and FLEX Abroad, as well as professional development initiatives for the public and private sectors,»»»
Sustainable Development Advisory Council expert: Romania in a three-year energy crisis, with a distorted market
Romania has been in a deep energy crisis for nearly three years now, driven by a distorted market and a lack of effective government decisions, while prices have risen sharply, Calin Vilt, member of the Sustainable Development Advisory Council, said on Tuesday."We have been in a deep energy crisis »»»
Abrudean:It is important that all parties, including PSD, respect coalition agreement
Senate President Mircea Abrudean said on Tuesday that tensions in the coalition are weakening the Government's ability to focus on people's priorities, noting that it is important that all parties, including PSD, respect the coalition agreement and, if someone provokes a government crisis, they mus»»»
TransportMin Serban: France is a major trading partner for Romania; interest of French investors is growing
France represents a major trading partner for Romania and the interest of French investors is growing, especially in areas such as infrastructure and transport, Transport and Infrastructure Minister Ciprian Serban posted on Tuesday on his Facebook page.The Transport minister met on Tuesday with Fra»»»
PM Bolojan and new Moldovan Ambassador Mitu discuss progress achieved in joint interconnection projects
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan welcomed on Tuesday, at the Victoria Palace, the new Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova, Mihai Mitu, occasion on which they analysed the progress achieved in joint interconnection projects, the improvements in conditions at the border crossing points, as well as the c»»»
Secretary of State Staicu highlights strategic importance of the Republic of Moldova at Conference on Black Sea
The Secretary of State for European Affairs, the Middle East and Africa, Clara Staicu, participated on Monday, March 23, in Chisinau, in the third edition of the Black Sea Security Conference, organised under the auspices of the International Crimea Platform. On this occasion, she emphasised the st»»»
Romanian Embassy in Republic of Moldova: Russia's actions are not abstract or distant, affects everyday life
Russia's actions are not abstract or distant, but concretely affect the daily lives of Moldovan citizens - from light and heat to access to safe water, the Romanian Embassy in the Republic of Moldova announced on Tuesday.In the last 24 hours, the diplomatic mission stated on Facebook, Romania has o»»»
Moldova Republic: Isaccea-Vulcanesti electric line disconnected following attacks on power infrastructure in south Ukraine
The Isaccea-Vulcanesti electric line has been disconnected on Monday, following a drone attack during the night on the power infrastructure in southern Ukraine, the Energy Ministry of Moldova announced in a press release. In order to maintain electricity supply in Moldova during the night, Moldoele»»»
Conference on Ukraine reconstruction at Victoria Palace
The government, in partnership with the World Bank Group, organized on Tuesday, at Victoria Palace, the conference “Consolidating Romania's role in Ukraine's recovery and reconstruction”, next to representatives of the government and the business community in Romania. According to a government pres»»»
Abrudean is taking part in the Three Seas Initiative (I3M) Parliamentary Summit in Zagreb
Romania and Croatia have always had "excellent" bilateral relations and similar positions in the EU and NATO, highlighted on Tuesday the President of the Senate, Mircea Abrudean, who was visiting Zagreb, during a meeting with the President of the Parliament, Gordan Jandrokovic."I am in Croatia. Tom»»»
National Bank hosts conference “Central Banking Amid Persistent Global Shifts: Fostering Stability, Innovation, and Resilience”
Skopje, 24 March 2026 (MIA) - The National Bank of the Republic of North Macedonia is hosting Tuesday a high-level conference “Central Banking Amid Persistent Global Shifts: Fostering Stability, Innovation, and Resilience”, in cooperation with SUERF - The European Money and Finance Forum. National »»»
Garanti BBVA: Investing in communities, creating long-term value
Community investment has long been a core pillar of Garanti BBVA’s activity in Romania, reflected in sustained support for cultural, educational, environmental, and social initiatives across the country. This approach was recognised at the Business Review Awards 2026, where the bank received the Ex»»»
Middle East live: Israeli strikes on South Lebanon leave nine dead
In Lebanon, Israeli strikes killed at least six people in a town and a Palestinian refugee camp in the southern Sidon area, and three more in another town. This comes as US President Donald Trump expresses optimism at ending the war, after sending a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran. Follow»»»
Qatar’s envoy participates in Polish Deputy PM's meeting with Arab Ambassadors
Ambassador of Qatar to Poland H E Saoud bin Abdullah Zaid Al Mahmoud participated in a meeting convened by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland H E Radoslaw Sikorski with several of Their Excellencies Arab ambassadors accredited to Warsaw. The meeting disc»»»
AI reshaping jobs, but human skills remain key, says expert
Doha, Qatar: Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the modern workplace, driving both unprecedented efficiency and complex challenges, according to Senior Associate Dean for Faculty and Teaching Professor of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a member of Qatar F»»»
Israeli Strikes Kill 9 in South Lebanon
Israeli strikes killed at least six people in a town and a Palestinian refugee camp in the southern Sidon area, and three more in another town, Lebanese state media, NNA, reported on Wednesday. Citing the health ministry, NNA said four people were killed in an "Israeli enemy raid" on the town of Ad»»»
US Operation Against Iran Continues, Despite Opportunities for Diplomacy - White House
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US military operation against Iran continues, despite opportunities for contacts between the parties, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Wednesday. "As President [of the US Donald] Trump and his negotiators explore this newfound possibility of diplomacy,»»»
Greece marks Independence Day with ceremonies, military parade in Athens
Greece marked the start of celebrations for its March 25, 1821 independence anniversary on Wednesday with early morning ceremonies in Athens, commemorating the outbreak of the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire. The day began at 6.21 a.m. with a 21-gun salute from Lycabettus Hill »»»
ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»
ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»
ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»
ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»
ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»
ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»
ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»
ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»
ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»
ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»