Iranian negotiators depart Doha, but talks with Qatar not derailed, says official
Iranian negotiators left Doha on Sunday, but their departure was not due to difficulties in discussions with Qatari mediators, an official briefed on the talks told Reuters on Monday. The clarification follows three consecutive days of consultations between Iranian negotiators and Qatari mediators »»»
EY Romania analysis : Romania's wealthiest individuals under closer tax scrutiny
High-net-worth individuals in Romania are already under the scrutiny of tax authorities, making the accurate declaration of income and retention of supporting documents increasingly important amid tax audits and European debates on wealth taxation, shows an EY Romania ...»»»
Only one in four Romanian homes covered by mandatory natural disaster insurance
Only around a quarter of homes in Romania are covered by mandatory natural disaster insurance, highlighting the need to increase insurance coverage and improve households' financial preparedness, Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF) President Alexandru Petrescu said on ...»»»
Study: Approximately 62% of Romanians with mortgage loans expect to pay them off early
Approximately 62% of Romanians with mortgage loans expect to pay them off ahead of schedule compared to a European average of 25%?with Romania thus recording the highest level of confidence regarding the early repayment of loans, according to a Re/Max Europe study on housing trends for 2026. "The f»»»
Romanian Banks Challenge €700 Million ROBOR Fines in Court
BRD – Groupe Société Générale on Wednesday launched a series of court proceedings in which the 10 banks involved in setting Romania’s ROBOR benchmark have asked judges to suspend the enforcement of fines imposed by the Competition Council, worth more than €700 million in total, until all legal appe»»»
BCR coordinates USD 260 million syndicated financing for ALRO SA
Banca Comerciala Romana has coordinated a USD 260 million syndicated loan for ALRO SA, one of Europe’s largest vertically integrated aluminium producers and a major Romanian exporter. The transaction confirms BCR’s expertise in ...»»»
Romania Ranks Second-Lowest in EU for Tax Revenue at 29.3%
Romania has the second-lowest share of tax and social contribution revenues as a percentage of GDP among European Union member states, according to Eurostat data. In 2025, the indicator stood at 29.3%, compared with the EU average of ...»»»
BNR: Borrow in the currency in which you earn your income
Loans should be taken out in the same currency in which one earns one's income?even if, at times, a foreign-currency loan might appear cheaper?because, in the medium term, cyclical fluctuations entail additional costs, argues Florian Neagu, Director of the Financial Stability Department at the Nati»»»
BNR: We are about to set a European record for stationary monetary policy
The current course of the stationary monetary policy will probably be extended by another series of quarters, with Romania on the verge of setting a European record in this regard, according to the deputy governor of the National Bank of Romania (BNR), Cosmin Marinescu. 'The change in ...»»»
IFA Romania calls for higher tax-exempt income cap for NGOs, tighter transparency rules
The annual ceiling for tax-exempt income that non-governmental organizations (NGOs) can earn from economic activities should be increased from the current EUR 15,000 to between EUR 25,000 and EUR 50,000, provided the funds are used exclusively to advance the organization's mission, Flavius Jakubowi»»»
UAE: Motorists who fail to respond to vehicle recalls could face transaction restrictions
UAE motorists face transaction bans for ignoring vehicle recall notices Dubai: Motorists in the UAE who fail to respond to vehicle recalls issued over manufacturing defects could face restrictions on transactions involving their cars under federal traffic regulations taking effect on January 1, 202»»»
Iran's top diplomat hopes for 'rationality' on US side
Iran’s top diplomat said consultations with mediators are ongoing as diplomatic efforts try to avoid a return to all-out war, and the final outcome depends on answers provided by the United States to the “Iranian questions.” In an interview shared on his Telegram channel, Abbas Araghchi said Iran h»»»
'Marco, you’re fired': Trump roasts Rubio at Kansas rally
Rubio praised as top secretary of state after Trump’s playful roast Every road show needs a straight man, and on Sunday Marco Rubio played the part well. At a midterm rally in Hangar 509 at Salina Regional Airport, Trump spotted his secretary of state in the building and called him out. Rubio kept »»»
‘A Night under the stars’ at 974 Beach on November 13
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has invited families and residents to attend ‘A Night under the stars’ a community and family event set to take place at 974 Beach on Friday, November 13, 2026. In a social media post, the ministry described the event as a family gathering day with creative»»»
ADD Properties signs $265M financing to develop Grand Hyatt hotel in Giza Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: ADD Properties, a member of Sami Saad Holding, has signed a $265 million syndicated financing agreement to support a new Grand Hyatt hotel and reprofile its capital structure, as per a press release. The 400-key property will overlook the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) and the Pyramids o»»»
Temperatures expected to drop on Monday
Tunis, Nov. 2 (TAP)- The weather on Monday is temporarily cloudy in most regions, according to the National Institute of Meteorology, and sometimes densely cloudy in the northwest with scattered showers and rain storms. The wind is...»»»
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei: There is harmony and cohesion among all decision-making bodies within the Iranian government - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Baghaei: Washington has so far demonstrated that it is working to derail any diplomatic path - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Baghaei: Strait of Hormuz will not be safe unless the naval blockade is lifted and our demands are met. - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Baghaei: We have clearly stated our demands, our proposal remains on the table, the ball is now in Washington’s court - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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China to send Middle East envoy on regional trips in November
BEIJING: China will send Zhai Jun, a special envoy to the Middle East, to Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia in early and mid-November, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday. Separately, China’s special representative on African affairs Liu Xianfa will visit Ethiopia, Djibouti a»»»
Preparing for war? China’s new mobilisation law suggests so
Less than a week before China’s revised National Defence Mobilisation Law took effect, Col. Jiang Bin, a spokesman for the Defence Ministry, urged observers not to read too much into it. But commentators have been doing exactly that, linking the legislation to the prospect of military confrontation»»»
Gargash honours Sheikh Zayed's enduring legacy, praises UAE's continued progress
UAE continues Founding Father's path towards a stronger, more prosperous future Dubai: Dr. Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, paid tribute to the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan on the anniversary of his passing, highlighting his enduring legacy, wisdom and visi»»»
Study:Romania gains nearly 280,000 residents through net migration 2022 to 2025
Romania recorded a net population gain of nearly 280,000 people through migration between 2022 and 2025, according to data published by Social Monitor, a project of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation based on official statistics.According to a press release sent on Friday, the latest figures published »»»
CCIB signs Cooperation Agreement with China Council for Promotion of International Trade
The Bucharest Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIB) has signed a cooperation agreement with the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT- Chongqing), with a view to strengthening Romanian-Chinese economic relations and developing new opportunities for collaboration between co»»»
Ministry of Finance launches new edition of Fidelis
The Ministry of Finance is launching the 11th edition of the Fidelis program for this year, running from November 6 to November 13, 2026, with interest rates of up to 7.75% on government bonds denominated in lei and up to 6.60% on those in euros, according to a statement from the institution.Reside»»»