First published in Deník N. When the new Bulgarian defence minister Dimitar Stoyanov recently announced that his country would no longer supply weapons to Ukraine, some Bulgarians experienced déjà vu. In the months immediately after the start of Russia’s full-scale attack on Ukraine in 2022, Bulgar»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation (QF), has opened registration for the eighth edition of “My Career – My Future” 2026, its flagship job-shadowing programme for high school students in Qatar. The program will take place from August 2 to 6, 2026 in part»»»

Minister of State for Interior Affairs H E Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Faisal bin Mohammed Al-Thani met yesterday with Deputy National Security Adviser of the United Kingdom H E Barbara Woodward. The two sides discussed bilateral relations and explored ways to enhance cooperation in security fields, along»»»

RIYADH: Saudi aid agency Ksrelief carried out humanitarian activities in Gaza, Afghanistan Yemen with the provision of emergency shelter, food and medical services to affected individuals and families. At the Al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, dozens of Palestinian families r»»»

On July 2, 1964, the U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964 became law with the signature of President Lyndon B. Johnson. 1 of 4 | President Lyndon B. Johnson (C) signs the 1964 Civil Rights Act as the Rev. Martin Luther, standing behind him, and others watch on July 2, 1964, in the White House. File Photo »»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia's Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) have arrested 130 Saudi citizens and expatriate residents on suspicion of corruption-related offences following a series of inspections and investigations carried out during June. Nazaha said it conducted 1,585 oversight inspect»»»

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday took his first flight aboard a newly upgraded Boeing 747 that was donated by Qatar's royal family, describing it as "maybe the greatest commercial plane ever built". The aircraft landed at Joint Base Andrews after Trump returned from North Dakota, where he att»»»

Romania's gross national minimum gross monthly wage increases to 4,325 lei from 4,050 lei on Wednesday, 1 July, under Government Decision No. 146 of 12 March 2026."From 1 July 2026, the gross national minimum basic wage guaranteed for payment shall be set at 4,325 lei per month, excluding bonuses a»»»

Romania is recording the highest rate of severe material and social deprivation among young people aged between 15 and 29 in the European Union, with an alarming percentage of 15.1%, according to the latest Eurostat data for 2025, cited by the Federation of Romania's Food Banks (FBAR).The percentag»»»

Almost a quarter of Romanians over the age of 65 are at risk of poverty and social exclusion, with Romania being above the European Union average for this indicator, according to Eurostat figures for 2025, analysed by the Social Monitor, a project of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation."Almost one in fo»»»

Nearly 83% of managers in Romania's construction sector expect further price increases over the next 12 months, while more than 45% anticipate stagnation or even a decline in the volume of projects, amid pressures stemming from the cost of materials, energy and transport, according to a study condu»»»

As of June 30, 2026, Romania's foreign-exchange reserves at the National Bank of Romania (BNR) stood at EUR63.493 billion, down EUR558 million from the EUR64.051 billion recorded at the end of May 2026, shows data published by the central bank.Inflows recorded in June amounted to EUR4.028 billion, »»»

Romania's National Cybersecurity Coordination Centre (NCC-RO) has launched a public consultation on a grant scheme designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) comply with the European Union's Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), the Authority for the Digitalisation of Romania (ADR) said in a »»»

The proportion of Romanians who view the European Union as a place of stability in a troubled world increased to 74% since the last Eurobarometer survey last autumn, and Romania's EU membership is considered beneficial by 73% of citizens, a significant development in the same period of time, accord»»»

The government in Chisinau approved the signing of a new agreement between the Republic of Moldova and Romania regarding the construction, exploitation and maintenance of strategically important transport infrastructure, including the border road bridge over the Prut River between Ungheni on both b»»»

The MApN radar surveillance system detected on Wednesday, at 1:20 p.m., an aerial target at a distance of approximately 30 kilometers from the town of Vâlcove, Ukraine.According to a press release from the Ministry of National Defence, the National Military Command Center (core) notified the Genera»»»

The total number of eligible voters registered in the Electoral Register as of June 30 is 19,027,733, an increase of 723 compared to May 31, when 19,027,010 Romanian voters were registered, according to a statement released Wednesday by the Permanent Electoral Authority (AEP). According to the AEP,»»»

The Bucharest Tribunal on Wednesday provisionally suspended the implementation and effects of a resolution that convened the National Liberal Party's (PNL) extraordinary congress, pending a final ruling, in a decision that could affect the party's leadership during ongoing efforts to form a new Rom»»»

Putting Romania into excessive debt means weakening it, said PNL Vice President Siegfried Muresan—who has been nominated by the PNL, USR, and UDMR for the position of prime minister—stating that fiscal discipline is the red line that the Liberals cannot cross in negotiations regarding the future go»»»

Acting prime minister Ilie Bolojan said on Tuesday evening that the risk of Romania being downgraded to "junk" status by credit rating agencies depends on whether the country remains on the agreed fiscal path, which is clearly aimed at reducing the budget deficit."Given the current situation, there»»»

Social Democratic Party (PSD) leader Sorin Grindeanu on Wednesday ruled out institutional cooperation with the far-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) to secure parliamentary backing for a potential PSD minority government.Asked whether he will hold talks with AUR to obtain the votes ne»»»

The Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR - opposition) decided on Wednesday to begin the process of suspending President Nicusor Dan and to launch procedures aimed at triggering early elections, according to a party press release.The decision was made by AUR's National Leadership Council (CNC) »»»

Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar and Qatar Airways announced yesterday a partnership with Fanatics to present Qatar’s hospitality at Fanatics Fest NYC through an exclusive invitation-only lounge experience. Taking place July 16-19 at the Javits Center in New York City, Fanatics Fest NYC will feature an inv»»»

Speaker of the Shura Council H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim met yesterday with Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to the State of Qatar H E Ahmad Abdulrahman Al Shuraim. The meeting discussed both countries’ close ties and ways to boost them.»»»

The Asia and Oceania Sambo Championships among juniors, women, and youth were held in Manila, Philippines, from June 24 to 28. According to the press service of the Bishkek City Hall, students from Ak Ilbirs Sports School of Olympic Reserve represented Kyrgyzstan with distinction and won two medals»»»

Heavy rains and a sharp rise in the water level in Chon-Ak-Suu River damaged a bridge in Grigoryevskoye Gorge in Issyk-Kul region. Vehicle and pedestrian traffic is completely closed. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the incident occurred on the night of July 2, between approximat»»»

July 2 (UPI) -- A large Russian attack struck Kyiv overnight and into Thursday morning, killing at least 13 people and wounding many others, officials said. Russia launched waves of rockets and missiles at the Ukrainian capital over nearly a dozen hours. As of Thursday morning, the death toll in Ky»»»

Dubai: The UAE has unveiled a national vision to increase community contributions to more than Dh20 billion by 2031, building on partnerships with the private sector to strengthen sustainable development and maximise social impact. The initiative follows the generation of Dh3.23 billion in communit»»»

The Egyptian-Saudi Businessmen Council is planning to raise the ceiling for investments in Egypt from both the public and private sectors in the Kingdom. The ceiling will be raised to $51 billion, the council said in a statement released Friday, adding that investments will be pumped as part of an »»»

During his official visit to Turkey, Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubaev met with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. During the meeting, the parties noted the high dynamics of Kyrgyzstan — Turkey cooperation and emphasized the importance of regular contacts at the high and highest levels. »»»

ALGIERS: Voters in Alergia are casting ballots Thursday in parliamentary elections overshadowed by cost-of-living concerns and bans on candidates challenging the government. Nearly 25 million voters across Africa’s largest country by territory are choosing among 1,235 candidates for 407 seats with »»»

Libya’s central bank has announced a 13.3% devaluation of the dinar, setting the new exchange rate at 5.5677 to the U.S. dollar. This decision marks the first official devaluation since 2020 when the bank adjusted the rate to 4.48 dinars per dollar. As the nation grapples with a complex web of econ»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority (Asghal) has achieved a major milestone in sustainable water management by successfully treating and reusing 98 percent of the wastewater, reinforcing national efforts to conserve water resources, enhance environmental sustainability, and support the country’»»»

Two local residents have been detained in Alai district of Osh region on suspicion of illegal firearms trafficking. The press service of the Internal Affairs Department of Osh region reported. According to police, the arrests took place during the preventative operation «Arsenal.» The suspects are »»»

From June 21 to 30, 2026, a Physics Olympiad (ISPhO 2026) was held at the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (Russian Federation). According to the Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan, ISPhO is one of the most prestigious international competitions in research physics among high school stud»»»

BAR: At the edge of rugged Montenegrin foothills, a years-long effort to save one of the country’s oldest olive trees, which locals say dates back millennia, is finally bearing fruit — literally. The tree in the town of Bar was successfully harvested in October for the first time in four seasons, f»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai fell again on Thursday morning, giving jewellery buyers a small price break after a volatile month that saw local rates move nearly Dh50 below their June peak. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.)»»»

Officers from the Drug Control Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan detained a 19-year-old resident of the country as part of Canal-Yantarny Bereg anti-drug operation. He is suspected of distributing drugs through stashes in Bishkek. According to the Ministry of Internal Affair»»»

KYIV: In a dark hall of Kyiv’s Holodomor museum, four men were carefully lifting the protective glass cases off robes, icons, books and metal agricultural tools. The items are a memory to the millions that perished in the 1932-33 manmade famine under Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin, which many in Ukr»»»

PARIS: French far-right leader Marine Le Pen faces a make-or-break court ruling on July 7 on her bid ​to overturn an election ban, a verdict that could knock her out of the 2027 presidential race or clear the way for her to seek the top job for a fourth time. France’s political class is anxiously a»»»

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Dubai: Emirates Global Aluminium has restarted 89 reduction cells at its Al Taweelah site in Abu Dhabi, marking early progress in the restoration of one of the world’s major aluminium production complexes after it sustained significant damage in March. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Che»»»

Doha, Qatar: Spain head into today’s FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash against Austria as overwhelming favourites, but the European champions are taking nothing for granted as they bid to extend their unbeaten run and book a place in the last 16. Luis de la Fuente’s side arrived in North America amo»»»

Former Albanian Prime Minister and Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha has decided not to renominate more than half of the elected members who served on the party's presidency over the past four years, marking a significant reshuffle within the party's top leadership. Of the 17 elected members of »»»

A regional cultural, development, and investment forum Teskey Issyk-Kul will take place on July 3 on the southern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake. The event will serve as a platform to discuss a long-term development strategy for the region and attract investment. The forum was initiated by Member of Parli»»»

The Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan has issued a weather alert for Bishkek and Chui region. According to Kyrgyz Hydrometeorological Center, easterly wind is expected to strengthen in the capital and the Chui Valley over the next three hours. Thunderstorms are forecast during the day »»»

The state is not considering changing the Kyrgyz alphabet. Daiyrbek Orunbekov, head of the Information Policy Service of the Presidential Administration, said. According to him, the proposals discussed in recent days are the personal initiative of individual representatives of the National Academy »»»

For working parents, an office daycare is supposed to remove one worry from the day. Drop your child off, head to work, and trust they'll be safe just a few buildings away. That's why what happened inside a daycare at Capgemini's campus in Bengaluru has struck such a nerve. Get updated faster and f»»»

Tokyo: Five people needed hospital treatment in Japan after a man accidentally set off an anti-bear spray in a city-centre post office, reports and officials said, as the country grapples with a sharp rise in maulings. A foreign national, who was not named, apologised and told police that he discha»»»

Banks in Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan have started charging fees for cash deposits in Russian rubles, RBC reports. It is reported that the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union are tightening the rules for handling Russian ruble cash. In Belarus, more than a third of the country’s banks h»»»