Gov't approves Oltenia Energy Complex's budget
The Government approved the revenue and expenditure budget for Oltenia Energy Complex. The budget was drafted by taking into account current market conditions, including trends in electricity consumption and price fluctuations across various market segments, as well as the permanent decommissioning»»»
Ukraine’s Pavlohrad refuses to yield to Putin despite unrelenting bombardment
From our special correspondents in Pavlohrad – In Pavlohrad, a Ukrainian city less than 90km from the front line with Russia, there is no respite from war. Residents describe daily life under bombardment, caught between exhaustion and determination. Amid criticism of Trump, TikT»»»
Nicusor Dan speaking to Newsmax: I don’t think Russia is prepared to sit down at the negotiating table
The president of Romania, Nicusor Dan stated on Wednesday for the American television post Newsmax that the economic sanctions against Russia must continue as Moscow is not ready to negotiate the end to the war in Ukraine, says the media institution on its ...»»»
Abu Dhabi Gene Therapy frees father from decades of Thalassaemia struggles
Gene therapy in Abu Dhabi, frees Fahad from decades of Thalassaemia struggles Abu Dhabi: For most of his adult life, Fahad, a 43-year-old, could count the weeks to his next blood transfusion. Now, after gene therapy in Abu Dhabi, he has stopped counting. Living with Thalassaemia, an inherited blood»»»
Macron visits Riyadh to show solidarity amid Houthi attacks, ease tensions at home via fuel deal
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday paid an unannounced visit to Riyadh in a bid to underscore French support for the kingdom amid intensified attacks by Houthi rebels and an attempt to ease tensions at home by securing oil and diesel imports. French President Emmanuel Macron visited Riya»»»
'I didn’t know it was theft': Trials begin in Paris following October 17 violence
Those arrested during the October 17 rallies filed into the dock at Paris’s Judicial Court on Tuesday, accused of a broad range of offences – from assault against police officers to resisting arrest and handling stolen goods. The courtroom’s charged atmosphere was palpable amid the justice minister»»»
Iotova-Valchev Ticket Leads Presidential Race with 47.3% Support, Gurov-Kandev Tandem Follows with 30.6% - Market Links Poll
The presidential ticket of Iliana Iotova and Kiril Valchev is supported by 47.3% of voters ahead of the presidential election this Sunday, while the tandem of Andrey Gurov and Georgi Kandev has the backing of 30.6%, shows a nationwide survey by the Market Links polling agency unveiled on Wednesday.»»»
Tête à tête - US sanctions on ICC are 'a shock' and 'unacceptable', Nobel peace laureate Navi Pillay says
In an interview with FRANCE 24, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Navi Pillay described the US sanctions imposed on the International Criminal Court (ICC) hours after her award as "a shock" and "unacceptable". The South African judge also defended the UN commission of inquiry she chaired which conclu»»»
United States:Trump Urges AI Data Centers to Pay Dividends t...
By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on operators of large artificial intelligence data centers to reach financial agreements with local communities and provide residents with dividends to ease opposition over rising electricity costs. “If companies want to make their da»»»
Berri says any bid to repeal Israel boycott law can't pass in parliament
Speaker Nabih Berri has stressed that "stability and protecting the country are everyone's responsibility," calling on "all parties" to stop everything that would increase tension and deepen internal divisions. Commenting on recent sectarian tensions, he told al-Akhbar newspaper: "Is it reasonable »»»
Russia to Unveil New AI-Powered Drones With Cruise Missile Capabilities
“The line between an UAV and a cruise missile is becoming blurred as technology advances. The Dan-T drone is a full -fledged cruise missile in terms of its capabilities,” a spokesperson for the Russian state corporation Rostec stressed. The company is pressing ahead with new developments in this fi»»»
Truth or Fake - ‘I’m alive’: Paris street medic isn’t dead, despite viral claims he was killed by police
A video showing French riot police violently beating a 26-year-old street medic in Paris has gone viral, with social media users falsely claiming he died from his injuries. But the street medic is alive, and spoke to FRANCE 24. The rumour was fuelled by confusion with a separate incident that same »»»
EPG Expert: Implementation of some measures in the gov't agenda far exceeds length of term
The government agenda establishes relevant development directions for the energy sector and suggests necessary reforms, but some of the measures included have an implementation horizon that far exceeds the length of the current term of office, says Energy Policy Group (EPG) expert Alexandru Ciocan »»»
Niculescu, at start of first Cabinet meeting: Gov't priority is improving standard of living for Romanians
The Government's priority is to improve the standard of living for Romanians, Prime Minister Luca Niculescu stated on Tuesday evening, at the start of the first meeting of the new Cabinet."Dear colleagues, welcome to this first Government meeting. I imagine it has been a long day for you, but there»»»
Jio Platforms IPO gets fully subscribed in minutes
Institutional portion of India’s largest share sale was booked 2.86 times on opening day Dubai: The institutional portion of the Jio Platforms initial public offering (IPO) was fully subscribed within 28 minutes of opening on October 21, NSE data shows. Qualified institutional buyers bid for 2.86 t»»»
‘I don't recognise the country I grew up in anymore’: Some Israelis tempted by exile
From our special correspondent in Tel Aviv – Since 2023, Israel has experienced an unprecedented brain drain. With the October 27 legislative elections approaching, many graduates are considering leaving the country if the right-wing and far-right coalition led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu »»»
Plovdiv: 14-Year-Old Accused of Stabbing Mother 18 Times Sent Photos of Her Body and Cries for Help to ClassmatesOpinions
A 14-year-old boy accused of killing his mother in Plovdiv sent photographs of her body and a recording of her cries for help to friends and classmates through Instagram group chats, according to details presented at a Plovdiv Appellate Court hearing reported by BNT, Radio Plovdiv, Plovdiv24.bg and»»»
Hungary to cut EUR 4 billion from government spendings next year – Here's where the money will go instead
Hungary’s government plans to cut state spending by HUF 1,465 billion (EUR 4 billion) in 2027 by eliminating wasteful expenditure, reforming public spending and reviewing contracts. Huge cuts in spending from the government Hungary’s Finance Minister András Kármán says the measures will help reduce»»»
Sonu Nigam apologises to Karnataka fans ahead of Bengaluru concert amid protests
Sonu Nigam addresses controversy, calls for unity before October 24 performance Indian playback singer Sonu Nigam has apologised to his Karnataka fans ahead of his Bengaluru concert on October 24, following renewed opposition over controversial remarks he made about the Pahalgam terror attack in Ap»»»
AUR not to vote for Niculescu gov't, would support motion of censure against it
Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) MPs will not vote on the investiture of the Niculescu Cabinet, will not participate in the hearings of the selected ministers and parliamentary committees and is willing to support any motion of censure submitted by another party, AUR leaders announced on .»»»
Brazil's Lula, Bolsonaro clash in bitter debate ahead of election run-off
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro traded personal attacks in a heated presidential debate on Sunday, a week before a closely contested run-off. The rivals accused each other of lying and corruption while clashing over the economy, security and hea»»»
German gardener stole 22 gold bars from woman in Hungary, gets arrested by police
A 62-year-old German man has been arrested in Hungary on suspicion of stealing 22 gold bars worth more than HUF 13.6 million (approximately EUR 37,500) from a woman’s garden after she showed him exactly where they were buried. Gardener turned gold digger According to Hungarian police, the woman had»»»
Italian defense minister admits public opposes Ukraine aid
Most Italians oppose aid to Ukraine in the conflict with Russia, Defense Minister Guido Crosetto has said, as the country grapples with cost-of-living protests. “We are fully aware that the majority of our public opinion, also influenced from abroad, is opposed to aiding Ukraine,” he told the BBC i»»»
Lebanon doesn't fully meet minimum trafficking standards but is making progress, US says
The Lebanese government continues to make progress in combatting human trafficking but remains on Tier 2 in the latest global assessment by the U.S. Department of State. According to the Department of State report, state capacity to implement anti-trafficking policies was heavily strained by the re»»»
Shocking video shows young people travelling on top of Budapest metro train
A shocking video showing two masked young people riding on top of a moving metro train in Budapest has circulated on social media, prompting a police investigation. The pair can be seen running between carriages as the train travels along Metro Line 2, in an illegal stunt that could easily have end»»»
Situation in Kosovo-Metohija stable but challenges persist - UNMIK report
NEW YORK - The overall security situation in Kosovo-Metohija has remained stable but an institutional deadlock persisted, progress on implementation of the Brussels Agreement has remained limited and tensions between the Pristina authorities and local self-government authorities have been heightene»»»
Netanyahu says doesn't trust Lebanese govt. on disarming Hezbollah
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that he does not trust the Lebanese government in the issue of disarming Hezbollah, adding that the Israeli army will remain in the so-called security zone in south Lebanon. “No, I don't trust them to disarm Hezbollah,” Netanyahu told Israel’s Radi»»»
Media Review: October 19
POLITICS Trud features an interview with political scientist Stoycho Stoychev, who predicts that incumbent President Iliana Iotova has an 80% chance of winning a run-off against Andrey Gurov, with a second round almost certain. Stoychev says Gurov and his running mate, Georgi Kandev, have already m»»»
Europe...:Italian Public Turns Against Ukraine Aid as Defens...
By Staff, Agencies Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto has acknowledged that convincing the public to support continued military assistance to Ukraine is becoming increasingly difficult, as opposition to arms supplies grows amid rising living costs and nationwide protests over government spendi»»»
Vance says US wants 'commitment' from Iran it won't rebuild nuclear program
U.S. Vice President JD Vance — who participated in negotiations with Iran over the summer — has defended President Donald Trump's Iran strategy, and said the Trump administration is looking for a "final firm commitment from the Iranians that they're not going to rebuild their nuclear program." In a»»»
Yemen’s military claims 1,326 strikes on Houthis, about 370 fighters neutralized
ADEN: Yemen’s armed forces said on Sunday they had carried out 1,326 strikes against Houthi targets over 24 hours, claiming about 370 militia members had been neutralized and dozens of military vehicles and other assets destroyed or disabled. In a statement on Operation “Dawn of Yemen,” the militar»»»
Atlanta’s iconic tavern marks Georgia’s past with an eye on future as midterms approach
ATLANTA, Georgia – Since it was established in 1956, Manuel’s Tavern in Atlanta has hosted legendary Democratic leaders while its founder played a key role in the city’s move from a Republican to Democratic stronghold. With the state’s Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff leading the p»»»
UAE leads Gulf investment in Pakistan bonds with $130m
UAE and Bahrain emerge as major investors as Pakistan attracts $188 million in nine days Dubai: The UAE has emerged as the largest Gulf investor in Pakistan’s government bonds, pumping $130 million (Dh477 million) into the country’s domestic debt market in just nine days of October, according to th»»»
Malabar Gold & Diamonds expands presence in Qatar, opens 13th showroom
Doha, Qatar: Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the world’s 4th largest jewellery retailer with an extensive global network of over 450 showrooms, has further strengthened its presence in Qatar with the launch of its 13th showroom at Safari Mall, Abu Hamour, and the unveiling of its renovated showroom at Al »»»
‘Standing up for democracy’: Atlanta ‘No Kings’ rally draws Trump critics ahead of midterms
ATLANTA, Georgia – “No Kings, Vote Now” was the theme of a rally in Atlanta, one of many organised across the US on Saturday. While many demonstrators denounced President Donald Trump’s policies, organisers said the rally was aimed at getting out the vote in the November 3 midte»»»
White House official confirms press secretary leaving after less than week
WASHINGTON: A White House official said Friday that Press Secretary Katie Zacharia was leaving her role after just a few days on the job, following a lackluster press briefing performance and scrutiny over her resume. President Donald Trump has fired Katie Zacharia as press secretary, advisers to t»»»
Orbán government spent EUR 2.2 million on a monastery in Slovakia, but it is still unusable
A historic monastery complex in southern Slovakia, purchased with Hungarian public money under the former Orbán government, remains unusable despite HUF hundreds of millions of being spent on its renovation. The Orbán administration paid approximately EUR 219,000 for the properties in Šahy (Ipolysá»»»
No, this oil tanker didn’t carry Russian diesel to the United States
Following US President Donald Trump's October 9 announcement of an agreement signed with Russian President Vladimir Putin to import Russian diesel into the United States, a number of pro-Russian social media accounts began claiming that a Russian oil tanker was already carrying thousands of barrels»»»
France, Germany unveil deal to safeguard European car industry
Brussels: France and Germany confirmed Friday that they had reached a deal aimed at protecting Europe's struggling automotive sector, with agreements on the flashpoint issues of EU car emissions and "made in Europe" components. The pact, which is likely to shape EU policy going forward, envisages a»»»
Truth or Fake - Fake AI images of protester go viral after woman punched at Trump's Ohio rally
A protester who heckled Donald Trump at his midterm rally in Youngstown, Ohio, was physically assaulted and removed from the event, but fake AI-generated photos recreating the incident are going viral online. The images carry digital watermarks identifying them as AI-generated. While footage confir»»»
Tête à tête - Election delay 'a terrible disappointment', Palestinian activist Samer Sinijlawi says
In an interview with FRANCE 24, Palestinian activist Samer Sinijlawi called the postponement of the first legislative elections in 20 years to September 2027 "a terrible disappointment" for a generation that has never had a chance to vote. He also dismissed the citing of Israeli restrictions as an »»»
Bus, train collision in Channel tunnel leaves 19 injured — French authorities
PARIS: At least 19 people were injured on Thursday evening after a freight train and a coach collided near the Channel Tunnel in northern France, the local prefect’s office said. None of the injuries were life-threatening, the prefecture said in a statement, adding that ambulances, a helicopter a»»»
NATO to address drone attacks in the Black Sea after seven missing off Romania
NATO will put drone strikes in the Black Sea on its agenda at a meeting next week, officials said Thursday, following two new attacks and the disappearance of seven people. Incidents involving civilian vessels in the Black Sea have been on the rise off the coasts of Bulgaria and Romania in a suspec»»»
Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone launches The Hub, a pioneering AI digital platform and private business ecosystem for its license holders
Dubai South Business Hub unveils an AI platform to connect founders and build new networks Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone has launched a pioneering digital AI platform in partnership with Verchool Platforms (Dubai, Silicon Valley), as a private business ecosystem built exclusively for its commu»»»
Bulgaria Approves More Than €900 Million Purchase of Five German Air Defense Systems
Bulgaria’s National Assembly has approved the purchase of five additional IRIS-T SLM air defense systems from Germany, in a deal worth more than 900 million euros that will be financed through the European Union’s SAFE instrument. The proposal submitted by the Council of Ministers received overwhel»»»
Israeli Escalation in Southern Lebanon; Child Injured in Hadatha
The Israeli aggression against southern Lebanon continues, with an intensification of artillery shelling and airstrikes targeting several towns and areas in the south. الطائرات الحربية لا تفارق الاجواء في قرى القطاع الغربي. https://t.co/yrJv1a7VKe — مصدر مسؤول (@fouadkhreiss) October 14, 2026 In th»»»
Environmental impact assessment study for Serbia-Hungary oil pipeline approved
BELGRADE - Serbia's Ministry of Environmental Protection approved on Wednesday an environmental impact assessment study for a project to build a trunk oil pipeline between Serbia and Hungary. The fully underground pipeline will connect the area of the Serbia-Hungary border near Horgos, northern Ser»»»
Parliament Approves Project for Five More Air Defence Systems
Parliament approved an updated air defence investment project on Thursday, revising the first stage for one IRIS-T SLM system and adding a second for five more. The updated Acquisition of Surface-to-Air Missile Systems project provides for warranty and initial logistical support, the delivery of gu»»»
Gov't approves budget of Nuclear Energy Technologies Corporation; profit estimated at RON 376,000
The government approved on Friday the 2026 revenue and expenditure budget of the Nuclear Energy Technologies Corporation (RATEN), which operates under the authority of the Ministry of Energy.The budget was drafted taking into account the implementation of the second phase of the European-funded ALF»»»
Grindeanu: The National Political Council greenlighted PSD's joining gov't
The National Political Council has greenlighted the Social Democratic Party (PSD) joining the government, because the priorities requested by the Social Democrats are found in the governing agenda of the Niculescu Cabinet, the party's national leader, Sorin Grindeanu, said on ...»»»