Hourly labour costs across the economy rose by 3.1 per cent in the euro area and by 3.2 per cent in the EU in the second quarter of this year, compared with the same period in 2025, but among the Member States, the smallest increase was recorded in Romania (1.8 per cent), according to data publishe»»»

The lease agreement for Sadu II was signed on Tuesday and a modern production facility for 155 mm NATO-standard ammunition is to be developed on the site, with the potential to create hundreds of jobs and opportunities for the Gorj economy, interim Economy Minister Irineu Darau announced."Romania a»»»

PNL spokesperson and MP Ionel Bogdan, along with USR MP Alexandru Dimitriu, accused AUR of hijacking the farmers' peaceful protest in Victory Square.During a press conference held at Parliament on Wednesday, Ionel Bogdan emphasized that the problems facing farmers are "extremely serious and signifi»»»

UDMR (Democratic Union of Hungarians of Romania) leader Kelemen Hunor believes there could be several options for a new government, one of them being a government made up of experienced civil servants who have worked with all political parties.'It remains to be seen today. We are talking about a po»»»

President Nicusor Dan is inviting the leaders and representatives of the political parties and groups in the Romanian Parliament to Cotroceni Palace on Thursday for consultations regarding the nomination of a candidate for the office of Prime Minister, the Presidential Administration announced. The»»»

The Service for Regulation and Supervision of Compliance with Antimonopoly Legislation of Kyrgyzstan set fixed meat prices as part of measures to stabilize the market. The service analyzed all costs, from livestock keeping to the sale of meat at markets, and set the prices accordingly. In Bishkek, »»»

Full-time employees’ average gross earnings were HUF 745,500 and average net earnings reached HUF 523,300 in July 2026. Average gross earnings grew by 7.5%, net average earnings increased by 9.1% and real earnings were 7.8% higher than a year earlier. The increase in net average earnings exceeded t»»»

Arab Finance: The Suez Canal witnessed the first transit by Cosco Shipping Lines since tensions in the Red Sea and Bab El-Mandeb, announced Ossama Rabiee, Chairman and Managing Director of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA). The OOCL Portugal vessel was sailing from Belgium to China. It is around 400 m»»»

When actresses become images, not women allowed to change Katrina Kaif arrived for Ganesh Chaturthi at the Ambani residence last week, roughly a year after giving birth to her son. Within hours, commentary online had settled on a familiar verdict: she had not "bounced back." The phrase itself deser»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha Festival City, Qatar’s leading retail, leisure, and lifestyle destination, will host RunFest 2026, an indoor running festival for participants of all ages and fitness levels, on Friday, 25 September. RunFest 2026 underscores the mall’s long-standing commitment to fostering communi»»»

DOHA: More than 75 students are benefiting from Arabic language courses organised by the Sheikh Abdullah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Cultural Islamic Centre in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Tatarstan, as part of Qatar’s efforts to promote Arabic internationally and strengthen cultural and civilisational under»»»

Visit aims to deepen economic cooperation and advance joint development goals Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received the President of the Republic of Senegal, His Excellency Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who is on a working visit to the UAE. Sheikh Mohamed welcom»»»

Doha, Qatar: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) hosted Minister of Social Development and Family H E Buthaina bint Ali Al-Jabr Al-Nuaimi to discuss Qatar’s strategic roadmap for social development and its role in building a resilient and empowered society. CMU-Q is a Qatar Foundation partn»»»

As of September 1, the mandatory use of electronic waybills has been abolished in Kyrgyzstan for all goods except oil and petroleum products. The State Tax Service reported. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan has put its goods traceability system into full operation. For certain categories, the functions»»»

UAE airports see mixed operations as airlines restore some routes but suspensions remain Dubai: UAE travellers face a mixed picture on Thursday, with some flight delays reported at Dubai International Airport while cancellations are also affecting some Dubai and Sharjah services. The latest disrupt»»»

A channel for supply of psychotropic substances from Russia to Kyrgyzstan has been disrupted in Bishkek. According to the Interior Ministry’s Service for Combating Illicit Drug Trafficking, a Russian citizen, 18, was detained while receiving a package. Officers found 506 grams of alpha-PVP, electro»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s decision to host the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 was driven by a long-term vision that extended well beyond the month-long tournament, with more than 12 years of preparation laying the foundation for lasting development and growth, Managing Director of the Supreme Committee for D»»»

CEO of the Qatar Media Corporation H E Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulaziz bin Jassim Al-Thani met yesterday with Director-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Joint Program Production Institution (GCCJPPI) H E Sheikh Mubarak Fahad Al Jaber Al-Sabah. The meeting discussed aspects of media cooperation an»»»

DOHA: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs H E Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore H E Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan co-chaired the meeting of the implementation monitoring mechanism of the High-Level Joint Committee between the State of Qatar and the»»»

Gabrovo will host the annual meeting of the Crafts and Folk Art sub-network of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, which begins Thursday and will run through September 20, the local administration said. The theme of this year’s meeting is “Building a Peaceful World through Human Creativity” The for»»»

Metac will build seven Bay Grove buildings, with main works due in late 2028 Dubai: Construction of 537 homes at the sold-out Bay Grove Residences on Dubai Islands is moving ahead after Nakheel awarded a main construction contract worth more than Dh800 million to Metac General Contracting Co. Get u»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Culture has achieved a new institutional milestone, with the This Is Qatar encyclopedia receiving Innovation Endorsement - Tier 3 accreditation from the Global Innovation Institute (GInI), the third and highest level of endorsement. The recognition reflects the encyclopedia’s »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar marked World Ozone Day 2026 yesterday with a focus on youth engagement, sustainable cooling and collective action to protect the ozone layer, as the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change honoured students who showcased their creativity and research on key environmental issue»»»

Doha, Qatar: Mexico’s 216th Independence Day was celebrated in Doha on Tuesday with a gathering of Qatari officials, diplomats and members of the Mexican community, highlighting the growing friendship and cooperation between Mexico and Qatar. Minister of Communications and Information Technology H »»»

Two more officers have been fired from London’s Metropolitan Police for misconduct involving offensive comments, the force said on Tuesday, bringing the number of serving officers dismissed in a wider probe into Charing Cross police station to 13. One was dismissed after a disciplinary hearing foun»»»

Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar yesterday unveiled its 2026-2027 Qatar Calendar, presenting an extensive programme of over 560 sporting, cultural, entertainment, and family events designed to offer residents and visitors a diverse range of experiences throughout the new season under one unified national p»»»

24-karat gold trades at Dh515.75 whereas, 22-karat trades at Dh477.50 Dubai: Gold prices in the UAE have risen on September 17, in cue with global bullion prices which rose as much as 1.3 per cent to nearly $4,320 an ounce, before paring gains. 24-karat gold is trading at Dh515.75 versus the previo»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar flag was raised at a ceremony at the Athletes’ Village in Nagoya, Japan, yesterday, with members of the Qatar delegation attending, ahead of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games. Qatar will be represented by 243 athletes, including 184 men and 59 women, at the 20th edition of th»»»

President Sadyr Japarov proposed speeding up the completion of negotiations on a pension agreement between Kyrgyzstan and South Korea and preparing the document for signing. He made the statement during talks in Seoul. The head of state noted that the number of citizens of Kyrgyzstan working in Sou»»»

Geneva: The planet's water cycle is becoming increasingly erratic, swinging between too little and too much, the United Nations warned Thursday, with an unprecedented El Nino expected to exacerbate the long-term trend. Last year was among the driest for the world's rivers in over three decades, the»»»

In Kyrgyzstan, authorities are proposing to fund university tuition each year for at least five graduates from each district. After receiving their degrees, participants in the program would be required to return to their home region and work there for at least three years. A draft resolution appro»»»

An English school trip ended in controversy for eight students from a Hungarian-language secondary school in Šahy, southern Slovakia, after they were left in France with a teacher while the rest of the group travelled home. The six girls and two boys, aged between 15 and 17, were left behind in the»»»

The US House of Representatives has passed the Lindsey O. Graham* Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, following prior approval in the Senate. The legislation targets Russia with sanctions and potential tariffs, and also takes aim at Iran. The bill now goes to President Donald Trump for his sig»»»

A geomembrane lining is being laid at Komsomolskoye Lake in Karagachovaya Roshcha (Grove). Readers told 24.kg news agency. Construction of a pier at Pionerskoye Lake also continues. Work to improve Karagachovaya Roshcha began in May, when heavy machinery started cleaning Pionerskoye Lake. Bishkek M»»»

Renowned singer Akon has arrived in Bishkek to perform at an upcoming concert. The artist was welcomed according to Kyrgyz traditions at Manas International Airport. Women dressed in national attire treated him to boorsoks with kaymak, while the welcoming ceremony was accompanied by live national m»»»

Bishkek has begun gradually putting 95 new 12-meter YUTONG buses equipped with air conditioning into service on city routes. The City Hall reported. Early this morning, 17 new buses began operating on route No. 153. The buses previously serving the route have been reassigned to other city routes. T»»»

The Sofia Municipality is marking the Day of Sofia with a variety of events, the municipality’s press office said. The Day of Sofia is celebrated under a decision of the Sofia Municipal Council adopted on March 25, 1992. The date coincides with the Orthodox feast day of the Holy Martyrs Faith, Hope»»»

Women’s volleyball team of Kyrgyzstan has started its participation in the Asian Games in Japan with a defeat. Photo Media Following the draw, the team was placed in Group C alongside Thailand, Mongolia and Chinese Taipei. In the opening round, Kyrgyzstan faced Chinese Taipei and lost 0–3. This is »»»

E22 and E30 see slower traffic, while motorists on E11 face a temporary lane closure Abu Dhabi: Traffic is building on several major Abu Dhabi roads, while a temporary lane closure remains in force on E11 in Al Dhafra. Traffic conditions across Abu Dhabi are changing through the morning, with conge»»»

Diplomacy offers hope, but Gulf travel, shipping and fuel costs stay exposed The US-Iran war is showing fresh signs of a possible diplomatic opening, though there is still no ceasefire or final agreement. US President Donald Trump said Thursday that the United States is “hopefully toward the end” o»»»

The Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences recorded two earthquakes in Kyrgyzstan today, September 17. The first earthquake, with an intensity of magnitude 3, occurred at 2:49 AM. The earthquake’s epicenter was located within Kyrgyzstan near the Chatkal Range: 18 kilometers nor»»»

The US House of Representatives on Wednesday held billionaire investor Leon Black in contempt of Congress for defying two subpoenas in its investigation into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The measure passed by unanimous consent and will be referred to the Justice Department, which will decide wheth»»»

The World Health Organization said Wednesday that the fight against the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo was showing “encouraging signs" but that the epidemic was "far from over". More than 7,000 cases have been reported across seven provinces as of September 11. The World ⁠Health Organization ​said on W»»»

Congestion is visible on E11, E311 and several roads around central Sharjah Dubai: Traffic conditions remain mixed across Dubai and Sharjah, with several major routes showing slow-moving traffic, while most other roads appear to be moving freely. The live Google Maps currently shows congestion alon»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s Cabinet of Ministers has increased the quota for foreign workers entering the country for employment in 2027 to 120,000 people. A new Cabinet resolution says. According to official data, 25,000 places were allocated for foreign workers in 2025, but the quota was later increased to 42,0»»»

Three people have been taken into custody in connection with a billion-forint bribery case involving Volánbusz Zrt., related to the provision of passenger transport services and the procurement of buses — the Central Investigation Chief Prosecutor's Office announced in a statement to MTI. According»»»

A nursing home and a children’s home are being built on the grounds of former President Almazbek Atambayev’s residence in Koi-Tash. The Presidential Affairs Department reported. The department issued this statement in response to media reports regarding construction work at Almazbek Atambaev’s form»»»

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered her sixth annual State of the Union address in Strasbourg on Wednesday. By invoking Dickens’ “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,” she gave herself ample opportunity to slap herself on the back while giving the impression»»»

Russian President Vladimir ⁠Putin on Wednesday described voter turnout in the upcoming parliamentary election as a barometer of public support for Russia’s war against Ukraine and urged voters to go to the polls. It will be Russia's first parliamentary election since the Kremlin launched its offens»»»

Humid nights and mornings expected, with low clouds over the East coast Dubai: Temperatures in the UAE are forecast to reach 46°C on Thursday, with humid conditions raising the prospect of mist in some coastal areas overnight and on Friday morning, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (N»»»