The perception of the business climate deteriorated significantly in 2025, amid multiple political, macroeconomic and microeconomic challenges, but in the medium term, companies' confidence in Romania and in business opportunities is maintained, shows the seventh edition of the AmCham survey on the»»»

The year 2026 brings fiscal changes for companies, among the most important being the reduction of the minimum turnover tax (IMCA) to 0.5 percent and a flat 1 percent tax rate for micro-enterprises.The IMCA was introduced through Law no. 296/2023 and applies to taxpayers with a turnover of over 50 »»»

In the last six months, European money has started to flow into the economy five times faster and mechanisms that seemed frozen have been set in motion, according to the Minister of Investments and European Projects, Dragos Pislaru."The data from December 31 show that, when we work professionally, »»»

Romania will follow the official position of the European Union on the US military operation in Venezuela, in which President Nicolas Maduro was captured and taken to New York, Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said in an interview with Digi24. He assured that there is no threat to the security »»»

More than two thirds of Romanians (68%) consider that peace in Ukraine should be signed in the conditions imposed by the US, according to an Avangarde opinion poll released on Tuesday. According to the survey called “Regional security – perceptions and expectations”, the two thirds of respondents a»»»

It is not the moment for revolutions and destabilization in Romania, said president Nicusor Dan on Tuesday, before participating in the “Coalition of the Willing”. The head of state said he wanted “a gradual change in Romania”. “We are in a difficult international context and it is not a good momen»»»

President Nicusor Dan declared on Tuesday evening that one cannot speak of "an official intention of the U.S. administration" as far as Greenland is concerned."Regarding Greenland, we are not talking about an official intention of the American administration," President Dan declared at a press conf»»»

Romania is ready to contribute to the continued multidimensional support to Ukraine and to strengthening security in the Black Sea region, President Nicusor Dan declared after participating on Tuesday in the Coalition of the Willing summit hosted in Paris by French President Emmanuel Macron, which »»»

Head of the Southern Transitional Council (STC) Aidrous Al-Zubaidi has been removed from Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) for high treason, announced PLC Chairman Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi on Wednesday. In a decree, Al-Alimi referred Al-Zubaidi to the general prosecutor for committing high t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed Mohammed Al-Ansari has said that Qatar is in communication with its partners to begin the second phase of peace agreement in Gaza. “Regarding the second phase of the agreement, the State of Qat»»»

Rep. Jang Dong-hyeok, leader of the main opposition People Power Party, apologizes for the failed martial law attempt by ousted former President Yoon Suk Yeol during a press conference at its headquarters in Seoul on Wednesday. Pool photo by Yonhap SEOUL, Jan. 7 (UPI) -- The leader of South Korea's»»»

The UAE Government’s Cybersecurity Council has warned that cyber threats are escalating rapidly worldwide, driven by automation and artificial intelligence, underscoring the importance of staying informed and strengthening cyber awareness to reduce risks and protect digital lives. In a statement po»»»

Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki said on Wednesday that the head of the Southern Transitional Council (STC) Aidrous Al-Zubaidi has fled to an unknown location. On January 4, the Joint Forces Command of the Coalition informed Al-Zubai»»»

After the White House’s audacious mission to snatch Nicolás Maduro and his wife from Caracas, there are more questions than answers about Venezuela’s future. It is also unclear what lessons US President Donald Trump will draw from successfully toppling a brutal dictator, and how that might impact h»»»

Paris, France: European and US allies of Ukraine on Tuesday agreed "robust" security guarantees for Kyiv to come into force after an eventual ceasefire in Russia's war against the pro-Western country that would see the United States lead a truce monitoring mechanism, French President Emmanuel Macro»»»

Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki said on Wednesday that the head of the Southern Transitional Council (STC) Aidrous Al-Zubaidi has fled to an unknown location. On January 4, the Joint Forces Command of the Coalition informed Al-Zubai»»»

Dubai: A major traffic accident was allegedly avoided on the Chandigarh–Manali highway after a driver was filmed appearing to fall fast asleep at the wheel while his vehicle maintained speeds of up to 100kmph. Also Read: UAE: Feeling dizzy, tired or unwell? Doctors warn hidden health risks can caus»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai opened steady on Wednesday morning, trading just below recent peaks as global markets catch their breath ahead of key US economic numbers. At 9.10 am local time, 24-karat gold stood at Dh537.75 per gram and 22-karat at Dh498, keeping both varieties within easy reach of l»»»

Dubai: Malayalam actor Nivin Pauly, who made a spectacular comeback with his feel-good horror comedy Sarvam Maya, has signed up on a multi-film deal with Panorama Studios, marking a first in the history of Malayalam cinema. The partnership, valued at Rs1 billion, will see Nivin not only starring in»»»

The payment of the first pensions in euro in Bulgaria begins today, January 7, and will end on January 20, the press office of the National Social Security Institute (NSSI) said. This applies to cash payments, which will be made as usual at post offices across the country. Transfers of January pens»»»

Activists denounce the U.S. military seizure of Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro at Pershing Square in Los Angeles, Calif., on Saturday, January 3, 2026. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Venezuela will give the United States upwards of 50 million barrels of oil. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI.»»»

Dubai: What was meant to be a celebratory build-up to Tamil cinema’s biggest Pongal festive releases took an ugly turn on the ground in Madurai, as fan rivalries spilled out of theatres in a violent mood. Even as stars Vijay and Sivakarthikeyan publicly stress mutual respect and goodwill ahead of t»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - President Vladimir Putin extended Christmas greetings to Orthodox believers, calling the holiday a source of “light, kindness and love” that brings hope and connects people to spiritual traditions passed down through generations. In his message, Putin praised the Russian Orthodox»»»

The Athens metropolitan waste management authority has approved yet another extension of the Fyli landfill just before Christmas, granting the facility three more years of operation. The Fyli site continues receiving more than 90% of waste generated in the Attica region. To accommodate the expansio»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States is demanding that the Venezuelan government renounce cooperation with Russia, China, Iran, and Cuba, the ABC News broadcaster reported, citing sources. The Trump administration has reportedly told Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodríguez that Caracas must m»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said that the Venezuelan interim authorities had agreed to turn over from 30 to 50 million barrels of oil to the United States, and vowed to use the gained money to the benefit of the people of both countries. "I am pleased to announce that the Inter»»»

A Dubai court has dismissed a forgery challenge filed by two Arab nationals against a promissory note valued at Dh2.2 million, after ruling that the case lacked seriousness and legal interest. The claimants alleged that the original amount on the note had been tampered with by adding extra zeros us»»»

Dubai: What began as casual holiday chatter around Kartik Aaryan’s Goa vacation has since snowballed into a familiar celebrity-media spiral—one now complicated by social-media clues and conflicting reports about age. Did Bollywood heartthrob Aaryan spend the NYE in Goa with an underage girl? The yo»»»

European leaders have issued a joint statement on Greenland, after the US president said the United States needed the semi-autonomous region from a national security standpoint. Greenlandic leaders say the people will determine their own future, but Denmark's Prime Minister is more bleak in her ass»»»

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Colin Harding, a consultant on Latin America and the Caribbean and former Latin America Editor of the Independent, says that Trump's push to get US oil majors in Venezuela may encounter some resistance as companies 'will want to be given assurances about th»»»

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Colin Harding, a consultant on Latin America and the Caribbean and former Latin America Editor of the Independent, says that Trump's push to get US oil majors in Venezuela may encounter some resistance as companies 'will want to be given assurances about th»»»

Five years after supporters of Donald Trump stormed the US Capitol as Congress certified Joe Biden’s 2020 election win, the United States held no official commemoration. Political divisions endure, and a plaque honouring police who defended the Capitol remains uninstalled. »»»

President Donald Trump is exploring ways for the United States to take control of Greenland, with military force “always an option,” the White House said on Tuesday, raising tensions with NATO ally Denmark. President Donald Trump is exploring how to take control of Greenland and»»»

On the heels of the US attack on Venezuela, leaders from major European powers and Canada are rallying behind Greenland amid threats of a US takeover. Nick Morgan, Director of the Centre for Latin American and the Caribbean at Newcastle University, warns of the consequences of an "ex»»»

One of the humanitarian aid organisations affected by an Israeli ban from operating in Gaza and the West Bank says it is trying to negotiate with Israeli authorities to revoke the measure. Israel says the licences of the NGOs were removed after they refused to share full details of their staff. But»»»

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, James J. Townsend Jr, Senior Advisor at the Atlantic Council, says that the presence of US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner at the Ukraine peace talks in Paris was 'very important' in light of developments in Venezuela, to assuage allies' concerns about th»»»

South Korean equities surged to a fresh record on January 6, with the benchmark KOSPI closing above the 4,500 mark for the first time, buoyed by renewed strength in technology shares alongside sharp gains in brokerages, defence and shipbuilding groups, the Yonhap News Agency reports. »»»

Japanese companies are on track to deliver record earnings in fiscal 2026, supported by sustained expansion in information technology and a fading drag from US trade measures that weighed on profits in the past year. »»»

María Corina Machado's desperate attempt to salvage her standing with Donald Trump by offering him her Nobel Peace Prize has laid bare the peculiar dynamics that led Washington to sideline Venezuela's legitimate electoral winner in favour of a Chavista technocrat with two decades defending authorit»»»

Donald Trump has promised a swift revival of Venezuela’s economy after American oil companies sweep into the country and pour billions of dollars into investment unleashing a flood of petrodollars that will make the country rich again. »»»

María Corina Machado's desperate attempt to salvage her standing with Donald Trump by offering him her Nobel Peace Prize has laid bare the peculiar dynamics that led Washington to sideline Venezuela's legitimate electoral winner in favour of a Chavista technocrat with two decades defending authorit»»»

Dubai: Motorists across the UAE, particularly those commuting into and through Dubai, faced the typical heavy rush hour congestion today morning, January 7, 2026. The primary traffic build-up was observed on major inter-city routes and key arterial highways connecting residential and industrial sec»»»

Dubai: A strong magnitude-6.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Davao Oriental on Wednesday morning, sending tremors across various parts of Mindanao, The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. Phivolcs reported that the tectonic quake occurred at 11.02am (local time), with its e»»»

The Alaska Airlines pilot who has been universally praised as a hero for safely landing a jet after a door plug panel flew off shortly after takeoff is suing Boeing because he believes the plane maker wrongly tried to blame him and the rest of the crew. Captain Brandon Fisher was commended by the h»»»

It took just a few hours for Donald Trump to upend a relationship that China had been cultivating for decades. Only hours before he was seized in a nighttime raid, Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro had been praising his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping as "an older brother" with a "powerful message»»»

United States President Donald J Trump returns to the White House in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, January 4, 2026. On Tuesday, he told House Republicans that if they lose the chamber in November, the Democrats will move to impeach him. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo Jan. 6 (UPI) -- Pre»»»

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has said she should "absolutely" be in charge of the country, following the US ousting of President Nicolás Maduro last week. "We are ready and willing to serve our people as we have been mandated," Machado said in an interview with the BBC's US par»»»

Dubai: Weather conditions across the UAE are expected to remain changeable over the coming days, with dusty and hazy conditions at times, fluctuating cloud cover and a chance of light rainfall, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Forecasters said several parts of the country will exper»»»

A gunman who fatally shot two Brown University students before killing a professor in another state planned the attack for months and expressed no remorse, according to transcripts of confessional-style videos released by investigators. Transcripts of the clips show Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, 48»»»

The oldest son of former President Ronald Reagan and Jane Wyman, Michael Reagan, died on Sunday at age 80 after battling cancer. File Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI | License Photo Jan. 6 (UPI) -- Michael Reagan died on Sunday at age 80 while surrounded by his family at his Los Angeles home, his fam»»»