Rompetrol is expanding its presence this year with 13 new fuel distribution stations in Romania, located in areas of interest across the country and along high-speed roads. The first six stations are at various stages of construction, with completion estimated for April and opening planned for the »»»

London’s High Court ruled on Friday that the British government’s ban on pro-Palestinian campaign group Palestine Action as a terrorist organization is unlawful, after a legal challenge by the group’s co-founder. The organization’s co-founder Huda Ammori successfully challenged the British governme»»»

Ajman: All employees of Ajman government entities will work remotely on Fridays throughout Ramadan, following the directives of Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ajman. Also Read: Ramadan working hours in UAE for public and private sectors explainedThe A»»»

Dubai: Students at the University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) have received good news after being notified that basement parking at the campus would cost Dh20 per hour. UOWD has clarified to Gulf News that the fee will be paused for now as discussions continue. University responds to student conc»»»

Achieving a stable and prosperous future for Lebanon requires both comprehensive financial restructuring and a foundation of peace and security that rebuilds trust with the international community, the U.S. Embassy in Beirut said on Friday. It said U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa discussed w»»»

The works on the structure of the building that will house the newest 110/20 kV substation in the Rețele Electrice România portfolio began in January, the substation being designed in a modern, interior construction, designed for safety and high energy efficiency. In parallel, work is being done on»»»

Damascus, Feb. 13 (SANA) Visa has held two workshops in Syria as part of preparations for launching electronic payment services and support the banking sector’s transition to digital payments. The Central Bank of Syria said in a statement on its Telegram channel that Visa conducted a workshop with »»»

Young women celibrate casting their votes in Thursday's election with a selfie showing their inked thumbs outside a polling station at Dhaka Government Muslim High School in Dhaka, Photo by Monirul Alam/EPA Feb. 13 (UPI) -- The Bangladesh Nationalist Party secured a resounding victory on Friday, wi»»»

With one American carrier strike group already in the Middle East and another apparently on its way as U.S. President Donald Trump ramps up pressure on Iran to give up its nuclear program, fears are rising of the outbreak of another war that could spread into a regional conflict. The 12-day Israel-»»»

Yuvraj Narayan was appointed group CEO of DP World on Friday, while Essa Kazim took over as chairman of the board. The decisions followed a decree by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, which saw the appointment of Abd»»»

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs opposes the planned holding of the Lukov March in Sofia and calls on the responsible institutions to take all legal actions to prevent it, the Ministry said on Friday. Lukov March is a torchlit procession which has been taking place annually in February since 2003 to»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman on Friday said that he is "certainly planning" to attend the next launch of the Soyuz spacecraft. "I am certainly planning to attend the next Soyuz launch ," Isaacman said during a NASA's Space X Crew-12 post launch press conference.NASA Admi»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - European countries neighboring Russia have been talking in secret about getting their own "nuclear deterrent" capabilities for the first time since the Cold War, Bloomberg reported on Friday, citing sources familiar with the talks between governments and militaries. The talks are»»»

Bulgaria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned the planned “Lukov March,” urging all responsible authorities to take full legal measures to prevent it. The ministry emphasized that events glorifying Hristo Lukov, the fascist leader of the pro-Nazi Union of Bulgarian Legions during Wo»»»

The new campaign starts from a strong insight: regardless of your preferences, Kozel manages to surprise with a surprisingly easy to drink character, both in the blonde, balanced and refreshing version, and in the dark version, with fine caramel notes, unexpectedly light for a dark beer. “Through t»»»

The 23rd International Beekeeping Exhibition was opened in Pleven on Friday. The event brings together over 120 beekeepers and companies from 20 countries, including Austria, Italy, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Greece, Finland, Hungary, who will have the opportunity to negotiate partnerships. Pleven tra»»»

ANKARA - Serbian Deputy PM and Minister of Economy Adrijana Mesarovic met with Turkey's Minister of Industry and Technology Fatih Kacir and Minister of Trade Omer Bolat on Friday to discuss advancement of economic relations, growth of bilateral trade and incentives for new investments between Serbi»»»

There is a collapse across the entire judicial system, Continue the Change Chair Assen Vassilev said on Friday at the opening of the public discussion “A Fair Bulgaria.” The event was part of a series of debates under the motto “A Strong Bulgaria in a Strong Europe,” initiated by the political part»»»

Sharjah: Sharjah Coop has allocated Dh35 million to support more than 10,000 essential consumer products during the holy month of Ramadan as part of its annual ‘Ramadan Togetherness’ campaign. The initiative aims to ease the financial burden on families by offering promotions and discounts of up to»»»

The board of the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) resolved to cut the key interest rate by 50 basis points (bp) from 16% to 15.5% at the first policy meeting of 2026 on February 13, according to a press release from the regulator. »»»

The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) announced yesterday that the profits achieved from investment and speculation in the ‘‘Absolute Speculative’’ Mudaraba , first issue for 2025, for a three-month period, was 10.878%. It said this return exceeded the expected rate announced in the prospectus for the is»»»

Dubai: The current sales orderbook of One Broker Group, a Dubai-based exclusive real estate advisory, has exceeded Dh29 billion across 16 projects, including 12 real estate and 4 hospitality projects with a development value of Dh20 billion. This put the company in pole position in the UAE’s high-g»»»

Dubai: For Malayalam actor Rahman, fame didn’t start in Kerala, it all began in Abu Dhabi where he spend his childhood. Apparently, Malayali families in the 1980s Gulf watched him on their televisions at home, and in many ways, claimed him as their own, says Rahman to Gulf News ahead of his release»»»

Sharjah: The Sharjah Archaeology Authority (SAA) has announced the inscription of four new archaeological sites in the emirate of Sharjah on the Islamic World Heritage List of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (ISESCO). The newly listed sites are Wadi Al Helou: A W»»»

The Bishkek City Court issued a decision on the appeal filed by the defense of journalist Kanyshai Mamyrkulova. The information was shared by human rights activist Gulshaiyr Abdirasulova. According to her, the court acquitted Mamyrkulova under Article 330 of the Criminal Code of Kyrgyzstan (incitem»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 13 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's embassies in Tunisia, Vietnam, Bulgaria, as well as the Permanent Mission to the United Nations and the Consulate General in Geneva celebrated the 65th National Day and 35th Liberation Day, attended by senior officials, diplomats, and prominent public figures.In Tu»»»

MUNICH, Feb 13 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah met on Friday with the Lebanese Prime Minister Dr. Nawaf Salam, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference in Munich.During the meeting, they reviewed the strong bilaterial ties and ways to furt»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police has released video footage showing a series of traffic collisions caused by drivers stopping their vehicles in the middle of active roadways, warning that such behaviour has led to serious secondary crashes. The footage, broadcast in cooperation with the emirate’s Monito»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Divisions emerged between European Union member states and the European Commission during an informal EU summit held at Alden Biesen castle in Belgium, a media has reported. Germany and Italy at the gathering on Thursday jointly asserted that the EU must exercise restraint in its»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Friday that she planned to meet with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Munich Security Conference to discuss, among other things, Greenland, amid Washington's claims to the island. The Munich Security Conference is taking pla»»»

It is a major milestone on our pathway to developing Europe’s first sovereign hypersonic strike capability, the Anglo-German defence and aerospace company says. "Made in Europe. For Europe," reads the trademark slogan of the company that on February 3 test launched its new missile prototype at the »»»

Share: Israel’s disclosure of a naval commando operation in the northern Lebanese town of Batroun has thrust back into focus a case that straddles security, political, and legal fault lines. The announcement, accompanied by Israeli claims surrounding Imad Amhaz, comes at a delicate moment, coincidi»»»

“TUI’s entry into the Romanian market marks a new step in our growth strategy: we are opening a new market, reaching new customer segments and expanding our product portfolio, thus strengthening the group’s geographical diversification and reducing its dependence on traditional markets. With this l»»»

London: London’s high court on Friday upheld a challenge to a government ban on activist group Palestine Action, saying the proscription had interfered with the right to freedom of speech. A three-judge panel at the court found the ban was “disproportionate” and resulted in a “very significant inte»»»

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Bulgaria’s average salary for the fourth quarter of 2025 reached 2,678 leva, or 1,369 euros, marking an increase of over 5% compared to the previous quarter, according to the National Statistical Institute. As usual, the highest average pay was recorded in Sofia city, at 3,743 leva (1,914 euros) in»»»

Tehran: The Iranian government announced on Friday the establishment of a commission of enquiry to look into protests against the high cost of living that turned into anti-government rallies that aleft thousands dead. “A fact-finding committee has been formed with representatives from relevant inst»»»

Parliament on Friday adopted at first and second reading in a single sitting a bill ratifying amendments to the Framework Agreement and the Financial Agreement between the Government of Bulgaria and the European Investment Fund (EIF) concerning the implementation of the JEREMIE Initiative in Bulgar»»»

Lawmakers in Venezuela have postponed the final debate on a proposed amnesty law that would free political prisoners, after failing to agree on key details of its application. Thousands of demonstrators marched in Caracas calling for the immediate release of remaining detainees, even as some have a»»»

A Level II state of emergency has been introduced in Chatkal district due to heavy snowfall, the office of the Presidential Plenipotentiary Representative in Jalal-Abad region reported. According to the authorities, schools in the district have switched to online learning because of the weather con»»»

New testimonies have emerged from survivors of the deadly collision between a Coast Guard vessel and a migrant dinghy off the island of Chios that claimed 15 lives on February 3. The depositions, reported Friday by Kathimerini, were taken by a magistrate at the island hospital where injured passeng»»»

Police Officers in Kyustendil detained a man wanted for murder in North Macedonia, the spokesperson for the Regional Directorate of the Interior Ministry in Kyustendil, Katya Tabachka, told BTA on Friday. During an inspection of the Traffic Police, officers found that the 53-year-old man was declar»»»

Japan seized a Chinese fishing boat Thursday and arrested its captain, authorities said Friday, alleging that the boat was sailing inside Japan's exclusive economic zone. Beijing has called on Tokyo to respect the rights of the vessel's Chinese crew members. Japan seized a Chinese fishing boat and »»»

As Lebanon prepares for its parliamentary elections, it is still not clear if and how the expatriates will participate. Interior Minister Ahmad al-Hajjar said that despite all the confusion, the elections will be held on time. In 2018 and 2022, expats voted for the 128 seats in Parliament. While th»»»

Dubai: For decades, Abdulmagied Ahmed Seddiqi stood at the centre of the UAE’s transformation into one of the world’s most important markets for luxury timepieces. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Through Ahmed Seddiqi and Sons and its parent Seddiqi Holding, he helped »»»

The Ministry of Labor and Social Policy issued a statement on Friday, detailing Social Minister Borislav Gutsanov's and his team's work from January 2025 to February 2026. Gutsanov reports that one of his successes within his mandate was the inspection of nursing homes for the elderly and the disco»»»

Abu Dhabi is taking a high-tech leap in public health with its Indoor Air Quality Observatory (HawAQM), showcased for the first time at the World Health Expo in Dubai this week. The recently launched observatory by the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) relies on hundreds of high-precision sens»»»