MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Former Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko has been charged with money laundering, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) said on Monday. "NABU and SAPO [Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office] have broadened the list of suspects in the 'Midas ca»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The political course of Moldovan President Maia Sandu's Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) could lead the southeastern European country to a repeat of the Ukrainian scenario, former Moldovan President Igor Dodon told Sputnik. "What worries me most is that the Moldovan authoriti»»»

Iran is ready to consider compromises to reach a nuclear deal with the US if the Americans are willing to discuss lifting sanctions, an Iranian minister has told the BBC. US officials have repeatedly emphasised that Iran, not the US, is holding up progress in this protracted negotiating process. On»»»

A new survey by the sociological agency Market Links shows that if parliamentary elections were held now, five political formations would enter the National Assembly, with the future coalition around Rumen Radev clearly in the lead. According to the data, Radev’s formation would win 25.6% of the vo»»»

A man accused of killing 15 people in a mass shooting at a Jewish festival on Sydney's Bondi Beach appeared in court Monday for the first time since his release from the hospital. Naveed Akram appeared in Sydney’s Downing Center Local Court via a video link from the maximum security Goulburn Correc»»»

On Feb. 16, 2005, after a five-month lockout, the National Hockey League canceled its entire 2004-05 season. 1 of 5 | NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman meets the New York media on February 16, 2005, to announce the cancellation of the 2004-05 hockey season. File Photo by Ezio Petersen/UPI | License Pho»»»

German Galushchenko, Ukraine's former energy minister, pictured here in Britain in April 2025, was detained Sunday while attempting to leave Ukraine. Photo by Chris J. Ratcliffe/EPA Feb. 16 (UPI) -- A Ukrainian anti-corruption law enforcement initiative on Monday announced it has detained former En»»»

The demand for qualified chefs in Bulgaria continues to grow, driven by tourism, urban development, and rising expectations in the hospitality sector. Restaurants, hotels, and catering businesses are no longer looking only for short-term solutions—they need reliable professionals who can contribute»»»

Washington: US President Donald Trump announced that the recently formed Board of Peace will unveil a humanitarian and reconstruction aid package for Gaza, along with a major international security commitment, during the Board's inaugural meeting in Washington scheduled for next Thursday. In a post»»»

Doha, Qatar: Estithmar Holding announced yesterday the establishment of its fifth group, “Estithmar Capital,” in a strategic step aimed at strengthening the company’s expansion and diversifying the sectors in which it operates. Estithmar Capital will specialize in managing financial investments, st»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Insurance (QIC, the Company), the leading insurer in Qatar and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, yesterday reported a net profit of QR791m for the full year 2025, a rise of 9% from QR725m in the previous year. Following a meeting of the Board of Directors yesterday,»»»

Unknown vandals attacked the National Resistance Memorial of Kaisariani, a former shooting range where 200 Greek resistance fighters were executed by Nazi occupation authorities on May 1, 1944. Images showed a black granite monument engraved with the victims’ names smashed, with shattered pieces sc»»»

The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has begun setting up Ramadan tents, launching its seasonal “Iftar Saem” (Iftar for Fasters) project under the campaign Ramadan… Giving Without Limits. The initiative forms part of a nationwide programme supporting vulnerable families and individuals across the UAE du»»»

Two female Israeli soldiers had to be rescued by police after being chased by a crowd of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men. Footage from the city of Bnei Brak showed the women running through streets strewn with rubbish and overturned bins as police officers formed a protective barrier. More than 20 people»»»

Heavy rain and strong winds disrupted flights, trains and ferries, forcing the closure of roads across large parts of New Zealand's North Island on Monday, while snapping power links to tens of thousands. Domestic media reported a few flights had resumed operating by afternoon from the airport in W»»»

Israel's government has approved a process to register land in the West Bank, drawing condemnation from Arab nations and critics who labelled it a "mega land grab" that would accelerate annexation of the Palestinian territory. Israel's foreign ministry said the measure would enable "transparent and»»»

Dubai: Oman has opened the Al Rawdah border crossing for commercial goods in a move aimed at strengthening trade links with the United Arab Emirates, the Royal Oman Police (ROP) said. The Directorate General of Customs, under the ROP, said the crossing in Al Buraimi Governorate will facilitate the »»»

Interest rates on Romania's RON- and euro-denominated loans have dropped significantly, meaning lower interest costs for the state and more resources that can be directed toward investments or other economic needs, Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare said last week."Romania's interest rates are falli»»»

Fiscal uncertainty, administrative pressure, and high expectations regarding the modernisation of the tax authority are the main challenges flagged by CFOs in Romania this year, according to the EY Romania Tax Policy Survey conducted in January 2026. These concerns follow a 2025 marked by significa»»»

Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Romania has announced the signing of two guarantee agreements with the Investment and Development Bank (IDB), aimed at strengthening its role in supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as public-interest projects with economic and social impact. The first a»»»

Three minutes. That is all it takes to secure an insurance policy through Siguu.ro to protect a business and the owners family’s finances from disaster. The launch of this innovative digital solution, fast and easy to use, marks a significant step in the digitalization of the insurance market and r»»»

The integration in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) offers Romania a reference framework for structural measures which can bring an additional increase of approximately 0.8% - 1% of the GDP, First Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Romania (BNR) Leonardo Badea »»»

In such an environment of stagflation, bankruptcies may occur in certain sectors, and additional caution could be adopted by the banking system and private equity investors, the president of the CFA Romania Association, Adrian Codirlasu, told a Wednesday's specialized event."Last year we had modest»»»

Fondul Proprietatea has played a major role in developing and increasing the visibility of Romania's capital market, and dividends paid to investors during Franklin Templeton's mandate exceed RON 29.2 billion, Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) CEO Remus Vulpescu said on Thursday at the event marking 1»»»

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has participated in the initial public offering (IPO) of ElectroAlfa International SA (EAI), a leading Romanian provider of advanced electrical engineering solutions for critical infrastructure. The bank subscribed EUR 16.4 million in newl»»»

The Investment and Development Bank (IDB) has so far signed 18 guarantee agreements with financial intermediaries in Romania, of which 10 agreements for the portfolio guarantee intended for funding SMEs and eight agreements in support of investments in the public sector. Partnerships geared towards»»»