Removing the minimum turnover tax (IMCA) from 1 January 2027 would leave approximately 1.75-2 billion lei in companies' hands for investment and economic activity, according to estimates by the Concordia Employers' Confederation, which is calling for the measure to be implemented without ...»»»

The Competition Council has authorised the transaction through which Raiffeisen Bank intends to acquire Garanti Bank and Motoractive IFN, as well as Motoractive Multiservices, a company owned by Motoractive IFN, the competition authority informs on ...»»»

Lending could see a growth of 4-5% in 2027, though the trend will vary across different segments, Sergiu Manea, CEO of Banca Comerciala Romana (BCR) and President of the Council of Banking Employers in Romania (CPBR), said on Wednesday at the Profit Financial Forum ...»»»

Romania must adopt European regulations on crypto-assets by transposing the MiCA framework into national legislation, and the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF) will play an important role in regulating this sector, the institution's president, Alexandru Petrescu, said on Wednesday at the Profit»»»

In 2023, banks proposed to the Government the introduction of a temporary 1% turnover tax to help reduce the budget deficit; however, the Executive decided to apply a 2% rate?later increased to 4%?stated Florin Danescu, Executive President of the Romanian Banking Association (ARB), on Wednesday at »»»

The development of the capital market and the diversification of funding sources can reduce the economy’s dependence on bank lending and budgetary resources, said Alexandru Petrescu, Chairman of the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF), at the Profit Financial Forum ...»»»

This year’s third meeting of the General Board of the National Committee for Macroprudential Oversight (NCMO) was held on 22 October 2026. During the meeting, Board members ...»»»

Published on: 20.10.2026 The National Bank of Romania Board members present at the meeting: Mugur ...»»»

Dubai motorists face lane closures on Emirates Road and near Al Maktoum Airport this week Dubai motorists face daytime traffic disruption this week as three lanes on Emirates Road (E611) and the Al Maktoum International Airport Tunnel close for six days. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) says»»»

Presidential and vice-presidential candidates Iliana Iotova and Kiril Valchev, and Andrey Gurov and Georgi Kandev, will face each other in a runoff next Sunday, November 1. The Iotova-Valchev ticket has secured 34.76% of the vote, while Gurov-Kandev has received 31.95%, with 99.95% of tally sheets »»»

By Staff, Agencies Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama announced plans on Sunday to introduce new legal measures governing public demonstrations as university students continued protesting in the capital, Tirana, demanding better education conditions. The demonstrations, which began on October 13, ent»»»

By Staff, Agencies France’s Interior Ministry has reported 1,314 arrests after Saturday’s nationwide protests over living costs and public services. The crackdown was carried out by the security forces of a country that lectures other nations on democracy, free expression, and the right to assemble»»»

By Elsy Moufarrej, The Guardian It was mid-April and after a month of deadly airstrikes across Lebanon, “Israel” agreed to a ceasefire. Much of the bombing had focused on southern Lebanon, where entire villages had been demolished. But with the truce, people were hopeful of being able to return to »»»

By Staff, Agencies The US Department of War is preparing to ensure that American military bases can operate independently for at least 90 days during a major conflict, protecting essential services and supplies from disruptions to civilian infrastructure and global supply chains, according to a rep»»»

BusinessGermanyCan Germany fix its economy amid far-right AfD's rise?Nik MartinConflicts, rising costs and Chinese competition are testing Germany's economic model like never before. Can new growth sectors create jobs and ease voters' economic fears, thereby helping contain the far-right AfD? https»»»

Khartoum: Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces launched a coordinated drone attack Monday against five power stations, causing mass power outages across the country’s east, a government official told AFP. The drones hit two power stations each in the states of Al-Jazira and Gedaref, and one in»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Yemeni Forces Strike Saudi Coalition Targets in Aden, Lahj, Riyadh, and Oil Pipeline in Escalating “Blockade-for-Blockade” Campaign 26-10-2»»»

Presidential and vice-presidential candidates Andrey Gurov and Georgi Kandev are leading in Serbia, with 99.35% of the tally sheets processed from Sunday's Bulgarian presidential election. According to data published on the Central Election Commission's (CEC) website, the Gyurov-Kandev ticket recei»»»

DOHA His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Federative Republic of Brazil HE Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, on the occasion of his election to a new presidential term, wishing him success in carrying out his du»»»

DOHA The Ministry of Municipality announced the adoption of new regulations for the subdivision of farms in the State of Qatar, which include reducing the minimum area for a farm resulting from a subdivision from 100,000 square meters to 50,000 square meters. This measure aims to strike a balance b»»»

By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump has called on Libya to end its role as a transit route for illegal migration, while reaffirming Washington’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, supporting state institutions and backing the country’s transition toward national elections. In»»»

By Staff, Agencies “Israeli” forces continued construction work on a military barrier across agricultural land in southern Syria on Sunday, drawing condemnation from Damascus over what it considers a violation of the 1974 disengagement agreement, Syria’s official SANA news agency reported. The ongo»»»

By Staff, Agencies Bulgaria’s presidential election will be decided in a runoff on November 1 after no candidate ticket managed to obtain more than 50% of the vote in the first round. According to unofficial results from polling agency Alpha Research, published by Bulgarian National Television [BNT»»»

Jordanian security forces arrested three men on Monday for an attack on a Greek Orthodox Church that killed nine people and wounded more than two dozen last week. The arrest involved a shootout and all three men were wounded, officials said. The Public Security Directorate said no member of the Jor»»»

Israel's elections Tuesday could mark the end of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decades-long political career. But his legacy in the Israeli-occupied West Bank — of massive settlement expansion, the displacement of tens of thousands of Palestinians and the empowerment of armed settler extremis»»»

Brussels, Belgium: The European Union will from November 1 slap a two-euro ($2.25) handling fee on packages from outside the 27-nation bloc in a bid to curb the influx from China. The new levy -- coming just weeks before the Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Christmas season shopping rushes -- will b»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index jumped 1.46% at the start of trading on Monday, gaining 125.90 points to reach 8,741, buoyed by gains across all seven sectors. The Transportation sector led the advance, rising 2.90%, followed by Industrials, up 2.01%; Real Estate, up 1.37%»»»

GAZA CITY: Three Palestinians, including a young girl, were killed Monday in an Israeli airstrike on a camp for displaced people in the southern Gaza Strip, medical sources and first responders said. Civil defense spokesman Mahmoud Bassal said a total of 11 people had been killed and 50 wounded by »»»

Damascus, Oct. 26 (SANA) An agricultural investment and trade forum opened in Damascus on Monday, bringing together officials and stakeholders to explore investment opportunities, strengthen agricultural value chains and address food security challenges in Syria. The forum, focused on value chains »»»

Sydney: The first international flight took off Monday from a new, multi-billion-dollar airport in the fast-growing western suburbs of Sydney. After more than four decades of planning, Western Sydney International Airport offers the first alternative to the city's main airport, which has been opera»»»

Tunis, Oct. 26 (TAP)- The weather on Monday is cloudy across the country, the National Institute of Meteorlogy said, with a dense cover in the far north alongside scattered showers. The wind is blowing north, strong in the north, near coasts...»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lula Vows to Govern for All Brazilians after Historic Reelection Victory 26-10-2026 10:29 AM Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (C) celebra»»»

These elections are a life and death battle for the assemblage-makers [“assemblages” is a term used with a negative connotation to refer to the formation of governments by politically incompatible entities], said here on Monday Prime Minister Rumen Radev. "They wouldn't even hesitate to drag us int»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality announced the adoption of new regulations for the subdivision of farms in the State of Qatar, which include reducing the minimum area for a farm resulting from a subdivision from 100,000 square meters to 50,000 square meters. This measure aims to strike a b»»»

By Staff, Agencies Jordanian security forces arrested three suspects on Monday in connection with the attack on St. George’s Church in Karak Governorate, southern Jordan, which killed nine people and wounded 25 others. Jordan TV reported that a joint security operation involving specialized investi»»»

Many Iranians are bracing for a return to all-out war as Israeli and U.S. leaders sharpen their threats ahead of elections in both countries in the coming days, and as Iran's leaders remain defiant despite mounting pressure. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces a close vote Tuesday,»»»

Iran's foreign ministry said Monday that the outcome of the Israeli elections in which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing a tight race will make "no difference". "It makes no difference to us who, in these elections, takes the helm of a regime that has brought nothing but violence and mass»»»

The Saudi-led military coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis struck several of its missile launchers and storage facilities, a spokesman said on Monday, while the Iran-backed group claimed a new attack on Riyadh's international airport. The coalition's operation came a day after explosions rattled Sau»»»

High-level delegations from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey were in Tehran on Monday for meetings with Iranian authorities to try to avert renewed fighting between Iran and Israel and the United States, two regional officials said. The talks come as many in Iran are girding themselves for the pos»»»

Washington, United States: A trade agreement between the United States and Canada would be reached "pretty soon," President Donald Trump told a campaign rally on Sunday, nine days ahead of crucial US midterm elections. Tensions between the North American neighbors have been high since trade talks b»»»

Firms earning Dh50m or more face October 30 deadline; smaller firms have until March 2027 Dubai: UAE businesses with annual revenues of Dh50 million or more have just four days to appoint an approved e-invoicing service provider or risk monthly penalties of Dh5,000. The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) »»»

Dubai Fountain gets a makeover as new water features take shape in Downtown Dubai Dubai: The iconic Dubai Fountain is getting a new look, with towering silver structures and cascading water features appearing at the popular Downtown Dubai attraction. Recent videos circulating on social media show s»»»

All three suspects seriously wounded in clashes with security forces; one clinically dead Dubai: Jordanian security forces arrested three suspects accused of carrying out a deadly attack on a church in the southern Karak governorate following a three-hour gun battle on Monday, authorities said. The»»»

Public Prosecution warns against offensive online posts, reposts and incitement Dubai: Oman has warned that insulting foreign heads of state, government leaders or diplomatic representatives online, or publishing content that harms the country's foreign relations, could result in prison sentences o»»»

Amman: King Abdullah II on Monday confirmed the arrest of the ones responsible for the church attack in Al Karak. In a post published on his X account, the King said: "The Nashama have chased them to the very end. We vowed the terrorists would not escape punishment, and no proponent of dark ideolog»»»

In southern Lebanon, visual artist Lina Jouni turns shrapnel from Israeli military munitions into sculptures, keychains and decorative objects. Since 2024, she has collected fragments from the rubble of destroyed homes in Roumin. "The horrible material that was meant to kill or hurt me, inside or a»»»

PARIS: France is bracing for more trouble this coming weekend related to student protests and broader anti-government demonstrations, said ‌Interior ‌Minister Laurent Nunez. Asked ‌if Saturday could be another high-risk day, regarding the likelihood of violent clashes between demonstrators and poli»»»

Around 10,000 aid applications reviewed as thousands benefit from financial support Sharjah: Sharjah Charity International spent Dh94.4 million on domestic aid in the first nine months of 2026, a 30.7 per cent increase from Dh72.2 million during the same period last year, as it stepped up support f»»»

Presidential and vice-presidential candidates Iliana Iotova and Kiril Valchev, and Andrey Gurov and Georgi Kandev, will face each other in a runoff next Sunday, November 1. The Iotova-Valchev ticket has secured 34.76% of the vote, while Gurov-Kandev has received 31.95%, with 99.94% of tally sheets »»»

DOHA His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Federative Republic of Brazil HE Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, on the occasion of his election to a new presidential term, wishing him success in carrying out his du»»»