The UAE National Orchestra has launched Tashyeed, its first dedicated programme aimed at developing Emirati orchestral musicians and building a long-term pipeline of home-grown musical talent in the UAE. Announced in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, the 13-month part-time programme will train 17 Emirati music»»»

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Over half of Romanian employees are dissatisfied with their salary, while 57% are open to changing jobs in the next six months, according to a survey conducted by the wherewework network in five Central and Eastern European countries: Romania, the Republic of Moldova, Bulgaria, Greece, and Hungary.»»»

Tunguch online school has 2,540 students. Education Minister of Kyrgyzstan, Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, said at a meeting with parents in Bishkek. This state-run educational institution, created using modern digital technologies, began piloting on September 1, 2025. It accepts students in grades 5 throu»»»

The Vazrazhdane party Wednesday called for an end to what it described as violations of law and order in the country, accusing state institutions of failing to act against alleged illegal activities linked to a Ukrainian group operating in the coastal city of Varna. A declaration to that effect was»»»

Bulgarian citizens and Members of Parliament should not be limited in the powers granted to them by the Constitution, said Vazrazhdane Deputy Floor Leader Peter Petrov in the corridors of the National Assembly on Wednesday regarding the amendments to Parliament's rules of procedure proposed by Prog»»»

DUBAI: Not since 2016 have Al-Ain FC and Al-Jazira Club stood on opposite sides of a President’s Cup Final. Ten years on, with scores to settle and silverware to claim, players from both clubs have spoken ahead of an occasion that promises to be the defining night of the UAE football season. The 20»»»

London, United Kingdom: The Minister of State for International Cooperation, HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met with the Secretary of State for International Development of Canada HE Randeep Sarai on the sidelines of the Global Partnerships Conference held in London. During the meeting, th»»»

Fuel prices in Bulgaria may be heading toward a phase of convergence between gasoline and diesel, according to industry commentary on the current market dynamics, Nova TV reports. Dimitar Hadzhidimitrov from the Association of Bulgarian Traders, Producers, Importers and Transporters of Fuels said t»»»

The UK government has quietly watered down sanctions on Russian oil in an effort to shelter Britons from the cost-of-living squeeze triggered by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. A trade license that came into effect Wednesday permits the import of Russian oil that has been refined into jet fuel»»»

Kazakhstan does not support the idea of turning the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) into a military alliance or geopolitical project. That was the message from the country’s president, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, on May 15 as fellow leaders in the group, including Turkish President Recep Tayyip»»»

The Russian ruble has become the world’s best-performing currency for a second consecutive year, buoyed by high oil revenues, capital controls and tight monetary policy that analysts say have entrenched structural imbalances in the country’s financial system. The currency has strengthened 12% again»»»

Kazakhstan does not support the idea of turning the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) into a military alliance or geopolitical project. That was the message from the country’s president, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, on May 15 as fellow leaders in the group, including Turkish President Recep Tayyip»»»

G7 finance ministers and central bankers have wrapped up their two-day meetings in Paris as the war in Iran and the energy crisis continue to weigh on the global economy. Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis, who represented the 21-member euro area in the talks, told FRANCE 24's François Picard»»»

London, United Kingdom: The State of Qatar participated in the Global Partnerships Conference, held in London and co-hosted by the United Kingdom and the Republic of South Africa. The Minister of State for International Cooperation, HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad represented the State of Q»»»

Therme Group has announced the appointment of Ramona Chiriac as Vice President for Global Impact, to help position the Group at the intersection of wellbeing, cities, communities, culture, and societal transformation. Her role will focus on strategic partnerships, institutional engagement, and thou»»»

In the new school year, students of grades 3 and 8 will transition to the 12-year curriculum. Education Minister of Kyrgyzstan Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva announced at a meeting with parents in Bishkek. She recalled that in the 2025/26 school year, grades 1, 2, 5, and 7 were the first to begin studying u»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s gross international reserves as of May 15, 2026 amounted to $9,082 billion, the press service of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. According to its data, they have increased by $478.9 million, or 5.6 percent, since the beginning of 2026. Interestingly, the National Ban»»»

The Libyan Industry Union (LIU) reported last Monday (18 May), that as part of its efforts to support the industrial sector and enhance the private sector’s role in economic development, Ali Nuseer, its Executive Director, met with Mahmoud Al-Futaisi, Director General of the National Economic and S»»»

Veliko Tarnovo Regional Governor Marin Bogomilov has ordered all water bodies in Veliko Tarnovo Region to be monitored due to expected intense rainfall from May 21, the regional administration said on Wednesday. Bogomilov stressed the specific measures that must be taken, which include checking the»»»

RIYADH: Swedish strategic communications consultancy Kreab Worldwide has opened its first regional office in the Middle East in Riyadh, betting on Saudi Arabia’s economic transformation and growing demand for corporate advisory services. The new office, launched under the name “Kreab Saudi Arabia,”»»»

Transport companies in BiH expressed satisfaction over the opening of the new border crossing in Gradiška and the normalization of the flow of goods, as this directly reduces the enormous operational losses of transport and logistics companies, Velibor Peulić, coordinator of the Logistics BiH Conso»»»

London, United Kingdom: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met with HE Minister of State for International Development at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Baroness Jenny Chapman Jenny Chapman, on the sidelines of the Global Pa»»»

QatarEnergy has acquired interests in three offshore exploration blocks in Uruguay from a subsidiary of Shell, marking its first entry into the South American country's upstream energy sector, the state-owned company said on Wednesday without disclosing financial details. The Qatari energy giant's »»»

Israeli authorities have begun detaining hundreds of activists seized from a Gaza-bound flotilla at the southern port of Ashdod on Wednesday, a rights group said, after Israeli forces intercepted their vessels at sea. The Global Sumud Flotilla set sail from Turkey last week in the latest attempt by»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin praised his close ties with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and said their countries are partners in trade and international affairs as they opened bilateral talks Wednesday on his trip to Beijing. Xi welcomed Putin with a ceremony at the Great Hall of the People only day»»»

Russia-China Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation has laid the long-term foundation for modern relations, according to a joint statement by Russia and China. A joint statement by Russia and China on further strengthening comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation in deepe»»»

In March, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan made an impassioned promise that the UAE “will emerge stronger than before”. Beyond sentiment, it is the underlying willpower that has come to define the UAE’s trajectory. While much of the global economy grapples with uncertainty »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior, MoI, announced the official working hours and contact numbers for its service centres and offices operating under the Unified Services Department at the General Directorate of Passports. According to a social media post, the Ministry stated that most centres w»»»

Citizens of Kyrgyzstan officially employed in South Korea, whose salaries are subject to deductions for the national pension system, are receiving lump sum payments upon their return home. Zhenishbek Mukambetov, head of the Social Fund’s Public Relations Department, announced on Birinchi Radio. Acc»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev discusses US visa waiver and US aircraft in Sofia in call with President Donald Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, he told the government ministers at the start of the government's weekly meeting Wednesday and was quoted by the government press service. Talking with»»»

On Wednesday, in a declaration read out from the parliamentary rostrum, on behalf of Democratic Bulgaria (DB), the parliamentary group’s Floor Leader Nadejda Yordanova said "Parliament is not merely a place where the majority simply counts its votes, it is the place where those in power must be hel»»»

NEW DELHI: In New Delhi’s chaotic traffic, where the backs of auto-rickshaws sometimes double as mobile billboards, some commuters are now being greeted by an unlikely face: US President Donald Trump. Splashed beneath his portrait is the slogan, “Happy Birthday America!” About 100 auto-rickshaws ca»»»

The declaration, signed following Donald Trump's visit to China, shows that the era of a single global hegemon is over, Russian political analyst Yekaterina Zaklyazminskaya tells Sputnik. Her verdict is clear: The US attempt to pressure China has failed. Russia and China are not just talking about »»»

The Senate on Tuesday advanced a war powers resolution sponsored by Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va. It was the eighth attempt by the Democrats to advance the measure to curb President Donald Trump's ability to make war with Iran since the conflict began late February. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License »»»

Three oil tankers – two Chinese and one South Korean – crossed the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday, according to maritime tracking data, as Iran threatened to open “new fronts” if the US resumed strikes. President Donald Trump is set to attend the G7 summit in France next month, despite tensions between»»»

Kyrgyzstan plans to raise pensions in the fall of 2026. Zhenishbek Mukambetov, head of the Public Relations Department of the Social Fund, announced on Birinchi Radio. According to him, the minimum pension in the republic currently stands at 7,100 soms. «Before July 1, 2024, there were categories o»»»

A Central Bank of Libya source informed Arabic-language Libyan media yesterday that by the end of this week, the total amount of dollars injected into the market during May will reach US$ 3 billion, equivalent to 19 billion dinars. This is distributed as follows: – US$ 1 billion for personal use, c»»»

Progressive Bulgaria (PB) MP Anton Kutev argued Wednesday that the ruling coalition does not want to restrict the opposition’s rights through proposed amendments to the National Assembly’s rules of procedure. "Our goal is for Parliament not to deal with empty matters, not to engage in meaningless d»»»

JUBAIL: Ras Al-Khair City for Mining Industries has achieved significant investment and development milestones, strengthening its position as a leading global hub in the mining and metals sector. Total investments in the city reached around SR165 billion ($44 billion) by the end of 2025, with the p»»»

In tonight's edition: The World Health Organization is warning that it's unlikely the Ebola outbreak will be over in the next two months. Also, a Kenyan transport strike triggered by rising fuel prices due to the Middle East war is paused after causing four deaths and major economic disru»»»

In this edition of Entre Nous, we explore the rapidly expanding market of non-alcoholic wine. Amanda Thomson, founder and CEO of Noughty, speaks to FRANCE 24 about the factors driving the sector’s success and explains why alcohol-free wine is creating excitement among consumers. A programme pr»»»

Saudi Arabia's Ports Authority (Mawani) has launched the “Red Sea Express” cargo shipping service through King Fahd Industrial Port in Yanbu, linking the Saudi port with Ain Sokhna in Egypt and Aqaba in Jordan as part of efforts to strengthen regional logistics and trade connectivity. The new servi»»»

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said on Wednesday that “foreign forces” could not decide the future of the democratic island, days after US President Donald Trump suggested arms sales to Taiwan could be used as leverage in talks with China. Beijing claims Taiwan as its territory and has threatened»»»

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun told a parliamentary committee on Wednesday that an oil tanker operated by a South Korean company was currently passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Photo by Yonhap Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Wednesday a vessel operated by a South Korean shipping company »»»

Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), praised the authorities of the UAE for their continued cooperation and the timely and regular sharing of technical information regarding affected nuclear facilities and their respective sites, stressing that i»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said he held a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump, during which he raised the issue of lifting visa requirements for Bulgarian citizens traveling to the United States. He said he expects the matter to be examined as a priority. Radev also noted that he »»»

Deputy Prime Minister for European Funds Management Atanas Pekanov said the government will block any increase in water prices this year, even if such adjustments are linked to obligations under European regulations. Speaking to journalists during the seventeenth edition of the Green and Energy For»»»

The parliamentary debate over proposed changes to the National Assembly’s rules of procedure has exposed a deep political divide in Bulgaria, with the ruling “Progressive Bulgaria” defending the reforms as efficiency-driven, while opposition forces warn they could weaken democratic oversight and li»»»

Economist Rumen Galabinov believes Bulgaria has entered a new economic phase after joining the eurozone and is already positioning itself among the bloc’s fastest-growing economies. Speaking about the country’s outlook following the adoption of the euro on January 1, he described the transition as »»»