Monthly average income per household stood at 10,204 lei in Q2 of 2026, up 8% from Q1 of 2026 in nominal terms, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS) data published on Wednesday.Compared with Q2 of ...»»»

Romanian producers supplying packaged products to customers in other European Union member states may become responsible for packaging obligations in each country where the products are placed on the market, in the context of the application of the new European rules in the field, according to an a»»»

The HISAR-class corvette Contraamiral August Roman - 261 conducted on October 6 its first live-fire exercises using its onboard artillery systems since entering service with the Romanian Naval Forces (FNR), during training activities in the Black Sea, the Naval Forces Staff announced on ...»»»

Attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea could put additional pressure on diesel prices in Romania by increasing insurance, transport and supply costs, in a market where oil product prices are already high, according to an analysis by ...»»»

Ambassador of the State of Israel in Bucharest, Lior Ben Dor, attending on Wednesday a commemorative event marking three years since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, that Israel continues to fight to defend its citizens and its existence against terrorist organizations and ...»»»

Romania's relationship with the United States of America is being "constantly" strengthened?including in the sphere of education?through initiatives with remarkable results such as the Future Leaders Exchange, comprising the FLEX Global and FLEX Global Abroad programs, President Nicusor Dan stated »»»

Prime Minister-designate Luca Niculescu will meet with three parliamentary parties on Thursday as part of consultations to form the government and establish the governing program.According to the meeting schedule, ...»»»

President Nicusor Dan spoke by phone on Tuesday with European Council President Antonio Costa about key-topics on the agenda of the Council meeting scheduled for October 15-16. "The Council's agenda is very packed because we have many important files to discuss, ranging from boosting economic compe»»»

Energy storage in Romania will reach at least 4 GW of power by the end of 2027, the deputy chair of the Romanian Association for Wind Energy (RWEA), Liviu Gavril?, said on Thursday at a specialist conference."Storage ...»»»

Transelectrica, Romania's national electricity transmission corporation, has been empowered to implement a series of safety measures in case of a crisis on the energy market.These measures include increasing ...»»»

The Memorandum of Understanding on liquefied natural gas (LNG), signed in Athens in November 2025, expired on 5 February 2026 without an agreement being reached or even a draft contract being drawn up, Nova Power & Gas said in a press release sent on Friday.According to the company, it did not take»»»

Acting Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan held talks on Monday at Victoria Palace with a delegation from the OMV Group regarding developments in the energy sector, against the backdrop of fuel price fluctuations driven by international conflicts and supply ...»»»

A new project that is expected to be implemented from 2027 concerns the licensing of energy trading activities, with the aim of professionalising the sector rather than increasing bureaucracy, President of the National Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE) George Niculescu said on Tuesday at an indust»»»

Romania's energy system has proven to be more resilient than many expected, but we must brace up for a winter and spring 2027 with very high electricity prices, Cristian Busoi, senior official at the Ministry of Energy, said on Tuesday at a specialised ...»»»

Romania will be affected by rising electricity prices across Europe, where record levels are expected if the situation in the Middle East drags on and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, Secretary of State with the Energy Ministry Cristian Busoi said on ...»»»

A planned high-voltage power line connecting Romania and Moldova will be called “Trump Liberty Line”, the US Embassy in Chisinau announced on Monday. That will be the latest infrastructure initiative to get the name of US President Donald Trump, Reuters informed on Tuesday. In a comment ...»»»

Doha, Qatar: Armenia’s 35th Independence Day was marked in Doha yesterday, with the country highlighting its history, commitment to freedom, development and growing relations with Qatar. The event, held at The Ritz-Carlton Doha, was attended by Minister of Labour H E Dr Ali bin Saeed bin Smaikh Al »»»

Buenos Aires: Lionel Messi brought the curtain down on his 21-year international career on Tuesday, bidding farewell to adoring Argentina fans in an emotional final appearance for the former world champions in Buenos Aires. In a perfectly scripted finale, the 39-year-old widely regarded as the grea»»»

London: Harry Kane refused to rule out catching Cristiano Ronaldo at the top of the international goalscoring charts after netting twice against the Czech Republic to celebrate his record-equalling 125th England cap. The captain matched Peter Shilton’s men’s record at Wembley on Tuesday, scoring hi»»»

Singapore: George Russell’s hopes of winning the 2026 world championship hit another road bump yesterday when it was announced that because of an engine penalty he would have to start from the back of the grid in this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix. The Englishman had to retire in the closing laps »»»

Buenos Aires: Less than 24 hours after calling time on his international career, Lionel Messi said yesterday he was already missing wearing the Argentina jersey. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, who scored a penalty in Tuesday’s 3-0 win over Benin in his Buenos Aires swansong, had described the o»»»

Scientist, who also taught at MIT, was a software engineer when field was in its infancy Washington: American scientist Margaret Hamilton, who led development of the computer system used by NASA’s Apollo lunar program, has died at the age of 90, her former employer said Wednesday. In a statement, t»»»

Two commercial vessels were attacked by aerial and maritime drones overnight on October 6 inside Bulgaria’s Exclusive Economic Zone, about 70 nautical miles east of Byala, with one ship sinking, the crew of the other evacuated and two people injured. The Bulgarian Navy, Air Force, Border Police and»»»

Local authorities in Russia’s Siberian region of Irkutsk have imposed quarantine measures on people and several hospital departments amid reports of a possible “plague” outbreak. Russia’s consumer and health watchdog, Rospotrebnadzor, said an employee of the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute o»»»

An exhibition at the Ivan Vazov National Theatre will mark the 115th birth anniversary of actor Petar Vasilev. The exhibition will open on October 19, his daughter Rumyana Vasileva told BTA. "He was a very striking, distinctive actor. He was a great intellectual. Bohemianism was completely foreign »»»

Daiso Japan has Halloween costumes, décor, treats & party essentials for UAE celebrations Halloween is calling, and Daiso Japan, the No.1 Japanese value store in the UAE with 51 stores across the country, is ready for the spooky season with its largest Halloween collection in the UAE. Featuring ove»»»

Doha, Qatar: Lusail coach Emanuel Mesquita said his side are looking to continue their impressive performances when they face Al Shahania in Week 5 of the Qatar Stars League at Khalifa International Stadium on Saturday. Lusail have made a strong start to their debut QSL season and are sixth with fi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The second round of the Longines Hathab Qatar Equestrian Tour 2026-2027 will begin today at the Qatar Equestrian Federation’s indoor arena, with the three-day round featuring show jumping competitions in various categories. The round will open with the amateur competition at 100cm and »»»

Singapore: Max Verstappen’s resurgence in Malaysia will be put to the test just 300 kilometres south at the Singapore Grand Prix this weekend, where the Red Bull driver may need to overcome the elements and his own poor record at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. An imperious Verstappen took his first»»»

JERUSALEM/LONDON: British Foreign Minister Ed Miliband said on Thursday that the British Consulate General building in East Jerusalem would not close, but would instead be known as a UK Mission, remaining independent, operational and serving the Palestinian people. Israel had ordered the British co»»»

From course choices to overseas study, find answers and advice under one roof Students, parents and graduates exploring university courses, postgraduate qualifications or study-abroad opportunities can meet education providers and get their questions answered at Gulf News Edufair Abu Dhabi on Octob»»»

Middle East security and bilateral ties highlighted in UAE-Syria discussions Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and President of the Syrian Arab Republic His Excellency Ahmad Al-Sharaa discussed bilateral relations and ways to expand cooperation, particularly i»»»

Retired legal official revisits investigation, trial, execution nearly three decades later Dubai: A veteran Emirati legal figure who served as a police officer, public prosecutor, judge and later lawyer has offered a rare account of his three-decade journey through the UAE’s criminal justice system»»»

While Anil Kapoor was gracious during Welcome Back shoot in UAE, Nana chat was different Dubai: There was sand flying everywhere. Open your mouth and you risked tasting it in all its glorious grittiness. Helicopters were hovering, Hummers and Land Cruisers were lined up in the desert, and Bollywood»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces arrest dozens of Palestinians during raids in occupied West Bank: Palestinian media 08-10-2026 09:33 AM Latest Ne»»»

Damascus, Oct. 8 (SANA) Syria strongly condemned on Thursday recent Houthi militia attacks targeting vital facilities and civilian sites in Saudi Arabia, including Abha and King Khalid International airports, which left several people dead and others injured. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Stars League action returns today after an international football break of almost a month, with Al Shamal and Al Duhail meeting at Al Bayt Stadium in an intriguing Week 5 clash. Third-placed Al Shamal, on eight points, will take on Al Duhail, who have six points and are fifth. De»»»

Doha, Qarae: Qatar Chamber (QC) hosted yesterday an Iraqi business delegation headed by Amer Khalaf Alawi, President of the Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce (FICC). Presided over by Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohamed Al Thani, Chairman of Qatar Chamber, a joint Qatari Iraqi business meet»»»

DUBAI: The Pentagon has directed the US military’s Central Command a few days ago to complete preparations for the resumption of large-scale combat operations against Iran, Axios journalist Barak Ravid reported, quoting senior American officials. The directive did not include a specific date for la»»»

Safety concerns prompt PAL to suspend Manila-Riyadh services temporarily Philippine Airlines (PAL) has cancelled two flights between Manila and Riyadh as fighting escalates around Saudi Arabia, including attacks claimed by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement on the Saudi capital’s airport. The fla»»»

Retailers in Bulgaria will have to let customers buy food using their own boxes and containers from February 12 next year, instead of requiring store-provided packaging, bTV reported. The change will give consumers the option to bring personal containers, but it will not require everyone to do so. »»»

Doha, Qatar: QIIB has launched a new auto financing offer for 2026, giving customers the opportunity to purchase Toyota and Lexus vehicles at a 0% profit rate. Combining outstanding value with flexible financing, the campaign is part of QIIB’s continued efforts to introduce innovative banking solut»»»

- Five new Toyota and Lexus models debut at Al Abdulghani Motor Show - Three fully electric models introduced, including Toyota’s first fully electric vehicle in Qatar - Four-day showcase brings the new Toyota and Lexus line-up closer to customers in Qatar - Expanded electric offering supports Qata»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s land transport sector recorded 10,447 transactions during the first nine months of 2026, marking an increase of nearly 13% compared with the same period last year. Land Transport Affairs recorded 9,265 transactions during the first nine months of 2025, meaning activity in the c»»»

Saudi-Houthi escalation, tanker attack, uncertainty over Hormuz keep the region on edge The US-Iran war entered another tense phase on Thursday as fighting spread across the Gulf and Arabian Peninsula, with Saudi Arabia striking Houthi targets in Yemen, the Iran-backed group claiming a missile atta»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Kim Yo-jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and a department director at the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party, on Thursday called South Korea's offer of medical equipment to North Korea a provocation and an insult. On Wednesday, South Korean media reported t»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is monitoring the EU's militaristic activities in order to prepare appropriate response measures, Vladislav Maslennikov, the chief of the Department of European Issues at the Russian Foreign Ministry, told Sputnik. At a meeting of EU foreign and defense ministers in Brusse»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Labour H E Dr. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri held separate meetings with several labour ministers and senior officials participating in the Second Doha Dialogue on Labour Mobility, which was held in the United Republic of Tanzania. The Dialogue was held under the theme “From Comm»»»

Doha, Qatar: The first session on international cooperation and cooperation in multilateral forums was held yesterday via video conference as part of the Strategic Dialogue sessions between Qatar and Belgium. The Qatari side was chaired by Jawhara bint Abdulaziz Al-Suwaidi, the Assigned with the du»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani military spokesman Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has confirmed the deployment of his country’s forces to Saudi Arabia under the recently signed Makkah Joint Defense Agreement, saying Pakistani soldiers were discharging duties in the Kingdom in “multiple capabilities and domain»»»