Two thirds of the Europeans (68%) consider that the security of their country is threatened and the majority (52%) trust that the EU will consolidate security and defense, shows a new Eurobarometre survey published on Friday, before the Council for Security in Munich. The member states with the hig»»»

Romanian consumers are experiencing high levels of anxiety driven by the intersection of geopolitical conflict and economic instability, but they are more concerned about health than the global average, according to a specialist study.Rising concerns about war, safety and economic strain are taking»»»

The idea of introducing an automatic mechanism for commercial addition ceiling when inflation exceeds the alert level of 5% is an economic policy measure very attractive from the election point of view, but full of structural traps, according to an analysis made by Frames, a consulting company. Alt»»»

The Young Entrepreneurs' Association from Romania (PTIR) is calling for the urgent adoption of a comprehensive package of measures to revive the economy and restore predictability and confidence in the business environment, following Romania's entry into a technical recession.According to a press r»»»

The real risk for Romania is not a temporary 'technical recession' but a reversal of the fiscal adjustment process and any deviation from the consolidation path would erode investor confidence, increase financing costs and put pressure on the country's rating, Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare said»»»

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Romania's Long-Term Foreign-Currency (LTFC) Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'BBB-' with a Negative Outlook, according to a press release the credit rating agency issued on Friday."Romania's 'BBB-' rating is supported by EU membership and related capital inflows that have s»»»

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said that 2026 would be a year for economic adjustment, with the effects expected to become visible in the second half of the year, based on measures already adopted and those to be implemented in the coming period, especially in the energy and economic sectors.He thus r»»»

The Government welcomes the transaction nearing completion by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development for the purchase of the operator of the Giurgiulesti International Port, ICS Danube Logistics, by the National Company Maritime Ports Administration SA Constanta.According to a Governm»»»

The gross domestic product in the fourth quarter of 2025 was, in real terms, 1.9% lower compared to the third quarter of 2025, according to data transmitted on Friday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS). To enter a technical recession, the Romanian economy would have to have two consecuti»»»

The U.S. is Romania's main strategic partner and a reliable ally, and the two countries will continue to work together in the same "consolidated" manner to address priorities on the bilateral agenda, Interior Minister Catalin Predoiu said on Friday during a meeting with U.S. Embassy Chargé d'Affair»»»

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan stated on Friday that the aid Romania granted to Ukraine last year was around 50 million euros, through a budgetary allocation to NATO."One of the things being circulated is that, while there is a financial difficulty in Romania, we support Ukraine with very large amount»»»

NATO remains committed to reinforcing its deterrence and defence posture on the Eastern Flank, with Romania playing a key role in the region, Foreign Affairs Minister Oana Toiu said on Friday.On the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, she met NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, alongside Ro»»»

The Minister of National Defense, Radu Miruta, met on Friday, in Munich, with his counterpart from the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Yuriko Backes, with whom he discussed recent developments in the security environment.According to a press release from the Defense Ministry (MapN), the dialogue, which »»»

National Defence Minister Radu Miruta had a series of meetings on Friday with senior representatives of the European defence industry, the technology sector and strategic analysis organisations, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.According to a Ministry of National Defence (MApN) pr»»»

President Nicusor Dan announced on Sunday that he will participate next week in the first meeting of the Peace Council in Washington, thus accepting the invitation extended by U.S. President Donald Trump."Romania will have observer status and I will reaffirm our staunch support for international pe»»»

After 20 years as a makeup artist for TV and cinema, Noel Jacoboni sees few other options than to leave New York City, where she has been "priced out" by the soaring cost of living. Affordability issues, which Mayor Zohran Mamdani made a core part of his election campaign, are increasingly driving »»»

Doha, Qatar: Virgin Active, a world leader in health and wellness, has officially launched its flagship ‘Social Wellness Club’ in the heart of Msheireb Downtown Doha. The opening marks a milestone for the Gulf’s wellness market, introducing to the region a revolutionary luxury ‘Second Space’ concep»»»

Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage of Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs H E Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanem, and in the presence of Undersecretary of the Ministry H E Dr. Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Ghanem Al Thani, Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center celebrated the conclus»»»

Doha, Qatar: With the attendance of 23 participants, Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center hosted the Qatari Majlis programme titled “Ramadan Is Not Just Fasting.” The programme aimed to introduce the holy month of Ramadan, highlighting fasting as a religious obligation and its»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of its preparations for the holy month of Ramadan, Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center organised a series of lectures for the Urdu-speaking community, attended by more than 2,000 participants. The lectures were delivered by preacher Muhammad Affan Al-Mans»»»

Dubai: The sighting of the crescent moon, known in Arabic as “Ru’yat Al Hilal”, is the traditional Islamic practice used to mark the beginning of a new month in the Hijri calendar, most notably the start of Ramadan, and Shawwal, which signals Eid Al Fitr. Also Read: How the UAE determines the first»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the US must require Iran to relinquish all of its enriched uranium and be barred from enriching more, as part of any nuclear deal with Tehran. In a speech in Jerusalem on Sunday, he outlined several conditions he wanted, including that "all enriched ma»»»

Criminals who are suspected to be making bombs on a rooftop in a Bhubaneswar, India, airfield turned into victims of their own handy work on January 27, reported Times of India. Sehnawaz Malik, 26, who had a long rap sheet and his mother, 51-year-old Lizatun Bibi, suffered critical injuries when th»»»

Bulgaria remains at the bottom of the European Union in terms of minimum wage, lagging behind not only EU neighbors but also countries outside the bloc such as Turkey, Serbia, and Albania. This was highlighted by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Atanas Atanasov, Chairman of the National Statistical Institute (NSI)»»»

Doha, Qatar: Safari Hypermarket, one of Doha’s leading hypermarket chains, has announced the winners of the second draw of its mega promotion, Shop & Drive – Win 30 Bestune Cars. The draw happened on February 15 at Safari Hypermarket, Al Khor, in the presence of representatives from the Qatar Minis»»»

Doha, Qatar: On the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan, The Diplomatic Club extends its warmest greetings and best wishes to its valued members and guests, wishing them and their loved ones a month filled with blessings, prosperity, and peace. Strategically located in the heart of West Bay, The »»»

Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior H E Abdullah bin Khalaf bin Hattab Al Kaabi met with Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security of the United States of America H E Jeffrey I Kessler. During the meeting, they reviewed cooperation relations in areas of mutual relevance and discu»»»

Doha, Qatar: The American School of Doha (ASD) Parent Teacher Association (PTA) successfully held its annual Friendship Festival, a signature event that beautifully celebrated the “One ASD Family” spirit. The festival serves as a primary community gathering, bringing together students, faculty, and»»»

One person was killed and 13 were injured after a fire broke out at ‌a ‌shopping mall ‌in ⁠the city of Marib, ⁠Yemen, on Sunday, state news agency Saba ⁠said. The fire, ‌which ‌broke out ‌after midnight ‌on Saturday, destroyed the mall and damaged ‌nearby shops, Saba added. The death ⁠and ⁠injuries»»»

US President Donald Trump said Sunday that members of his Board of Peace have pledged more than $5 billion to reconstruct Gaza. File Photo by World Economic Forum/Benedikt von Loebel/UPI | License Photo Feb. 16 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said member states of his newly created Board of Peace h»»»

Doha: Qatar’s Ministry of Culture has announced plans to organise a week-long cultural trip to Shanghai for children aged 10 to 15, as part of efforts to broaden young people’s global exposure. The visit, scheduled for March 22-28, is being arranged by the Nomas Centre and will include tours of mus»»»

Sydney: Australian police have recovered a trove of stolen Egyptian artefacts and charged a 52-year-old man with a nighttime smash-and-grab at a museum. The man was accused of breaking a window and making off with the priceless treasures in the early hours of Friday from the Abbey Museum of Art and»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Katara Cultural Village Foundation has announced the organisation of its 15th Holy Quran Memorisation Competition for the holy month of Ramadan 2026. The competition will be held from February 22 to March 5, 2026, at the Katara Mosque, immediately after the Asr prayer. This initiat»»»

Israeli occupation forces continue their attacks on civilian areas and facilities in southern Lebanon, in violation of the ceasefire agreement signed with Lebanon in November 2024. This morning, an Israeli drone targeted a car in the town of Hanin, according to a report by Al-Manar TV. In another a»»»

Doha: In presence of Minister of State for Interior Affairs H E Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Faisal bin Mohammed Al-Thani, the Police Academy organised a certificate award ceremony for the second batch of Diploma in Police Sciences (male and female) graduates at the Police Institute, and the first batch of»»»

Doha, Qatar: Several municipalities have announced that they have stepped up their readiness for the holy month of Ramadan through conducting surveillance inspections on food enterprises nationwide. As such, Doha Municipality steps up its surveillance plan on all food and health enterprises by carr»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of efforts to enhance the efficiency and regulation of the real estate sector in the State, the Cabinet approved the transfer of the Real Estate Brokerage Department from the Ministry of Justice to the General Authority for Real Estate Regulation. This strategic step aims to de»»»

Doha, Qatar: Dukhan Bank announced the names of the most recent round of draw winners for Thara’a, its Shariah compliant savings account, at the Bank’s headquarters. The draw was conducted on 4 February 2026, under the supervision of a representative of the qualitative license and market control de»»»

The International Astronomy Center has confirmed that the crescent marking the end of Shaaban 1447 AH was photographed from Abu Dhabi by the Khatm Astronomical Observatory, affiliated with the Center. Also Read: How the UAE determines the first day of Ramadan each yearThe crescent was captured on M»»»

The road to Ksiaz Castle feels almost too peaceful. Forested hills roll off into the distance, yew trees as far as the eye can see. And then a colossal building rears up over the landscape of Lower Silesia — dramatic and impossible to ignore. Part Baroque palace, part Renaissance fortress, Poland’s»»»

Doha, : Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB) has marked a significant new milestone by securing two prestigious accolades at the International Finance Awards 2025, further strengthening its distinguished track record of excellence and reaffirming its position as a leading institution in the regi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Duhail SC face a must-win challenge as they prepare to take on Al Shorta SC at Al Zawraa Stadium, knowing victory is vital to keep their hopes alive in the AFC Champions League (ACL) Elite. The Qatari side are currently seventh in the standings on eight points, level with domestic r»»»

Doha: Minister of Social Development and Family, H E Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi, participated in the 45th session of the Arab women committee, chaired by the State of Qatar, held on February 10-11, 2026, which was held virtually, with the participation of Their Excellencies ministers from »»»

Doha, Qatar: Cristo Gonzalez delivered a superb hat-trick to inspire Umm Salal to a 4-2 comeback victory over Al Ahli in the concluding Round of 16 fixture of the Amir Cup at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium yesterday. Al Ahli, coached by Younes Ali, broke the deadlock in the 37th minute through Erik E»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Mitsubishi Xpander is a versatile 7-seat SUV that offers comfort, functionality, quality and value for money. Customers can explore the at Qatar Automobiles Company, the authorized general distributor of Mitsubishi Motors in Qatar, at its showrooms on Salwa road in Doha and Alkhor.»»»

Doha, Qatar: Swissôtel Doha Corniche Park Towers marks its first Ramadan season in Doha with the introduction of Nasmah, a new Ramadan tent at The Quarter. Inspired by the spirit of the Holy Month and reimagined through Swissôtel’s refined approach to hospitality, Nasmah presents a thoughtfully cur»»»

Russia has repeatedly said that Western arms supplies to Ukraine hinder the resolution of the military conflict and make NATO countries a party to the crisis. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has warned that any cargo containing weapons for Ukraine will be a legitimate target for the Russian »»»

Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) CEO Kirill Dmitriev, who is also the special presidential representative for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries, said that the foundation of US billionaire Bill Gates promoted inferior vaccines and hindered the use of the best ones, whic»»»

A fatal traffic accident occurred near Teplye Klyuchi recreation area near Bishkek on February 15 at approximately 4.30 p.m. A car veered off the road and plunged into a cliff, ending up in the river below. Three people are believed to have died as a result. Witnesses reported that the driver alleg»»»

Doha, Qatar: ExxonMobil Qatar has launched its Public Village stand at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2026, running from today until February 21. Returning for its second year as an ATP 500 event after earning ‘Tournament of the Year’ in its debut season, the tournament promises another world-class expe»»»