The Bucharest Court of Appeal on Monday ruled in favor of the six defendants in the Bihor illegal care home case, revoking the judicial control measures previously imposed on them. The court also rejected the DIICOT prosecutors’ request for a preventive measure. The ruling is ...»»»

The Railway Reform Authority (ARF) and the Romanian-French Association TTL Planning SRL - Systra have signed the contract for the acquisition of the scheduled train service around the major cities in Romania, ARF announced on Monday in a press release.The project is co-financed by the European Unio»»»

The slowing down of inflation in June confirms the starting of a disinflation trend but it is not the end of inflationary episode and going towards the target of 2.5% of the National bank is still a long process, considers Flavius Valentin Jakubowicz, vice-chairman of the Association of Financial-B»»»

The annual inflation rate could continue to fall in the second half of the year to around 6% at the end of 2026, but the risks generated by the developments in energy prices, the geopolitical context and possible fiscal changes remain high, economic consultant Adrian Negrescu said."The downward tre»»»

The European Commission approved the proposal to renegotiate the NRRP on Monday, and formal approval by the Council of the European Union is expected on August 7, according to the interim Minister of Investments and European Projects, Dragos Pislaru."Good news, exclusively, from Brussels: the Europ»»»

Liberal MEP Siegfried Muresan, proposed by the National Liberal Party (PNL), the Save Romania Union (USR) and the Hungarian Democratic Union of Romania (UDMR) for the post of prime minister, explained on Monday why the Liberals no longer trust handing over the rule to the PSD now, "with the promise»»»

Senate President ,the liberal Mircea Abrudean, maintains that Romania cannot afford to waste any more time on political disputes, as reforms must be adopted to access European funds and strengthen budgetary balance."Instead of calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan (who, in any »»»

UDMR President Kelemen Hunor announced on Monday that, during the consultations at Cotroceni, he had proposed an "armistice" government, as a "comfortable" majority could not be found."It was a Zen atmosphere, so to speak. In the first part, we discussed the bills that need to be approved during an»»»

National leader of the Save Romania Union (USR) Dominic Fritz on Monday said that Romania needs a "courageous" government that delivers results for the citizens, and if it is not possible to outline a parliamentary majority to support it, perhaps the decision should belong to the public."We need a »»»

Romania fully respects the sovereignty and the right of the citizens of the Republic of Moldova to democratically decide their future, the Romanian Embassy in Chisinau stated. The message was conveyed in the context of recent statements made by the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to C»»»

The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, will pay a state visit to the Republic of Moldova on July 20, followed by a state visit to Romania over July 23 - 25, the Embassy of India in Bucharest announced."The two state visits highlight India's deepening engagement with Europe and reaffirm its determi»»»

Ukraine must be able to negotiate peace from a position of strength, President Nicusor Dan said on Monday, after participating in the meeting of the Coalition of the Willing in Paris.According to him, Romania's immediate priority remains ensuring freedom of navigation and protecting trade routes in»»»

Romania strongly condemns hostile cyber activities carried out by groups controlled by the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation targeting European Union member states, NATO allies and their partners, including Romania, President Nicusor Dan conveyed on Monday.The head of state stresse»»»

Dear readers, We are back with a new issue of the Secrecy Tracker – your regular update on what the EU institutions prefer to keep under wraps. I am Nikolaj Nielsen, a reporter at EUobserver, who has for years struggled to gain access to EU documents. I wrote this newsletter with the help of EUobse»»»

Dubai: UAE passengers faced flight cancellations on Tuesday after Yemen’s Houthis targeted Abha International Airport in Saudi Arabia with missiles and drones, disrupting services connecting the city with the UAE and other parts of the kingdom. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & B»»»

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has launched a massive retaliatory missile and drone offensive against critical US military installations in Bahrain including the headquarters of the US Fifth Fleet and an American-operated outpost in Jordan, marking a sharp escalation in Tehran’s respons»»»

Members of the Seventh Grand National Assembly, former National Assembly speakers and MPs from the 52nd National Assembly will take part in a round table titled "35 Years of the Modern Constitution", Parliament's press centre said. National Assembly Chair Mihaila Dotsova will open the forum. Earlie»»»

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Monday that plans by President Donald Trump to impose hefty fees on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz would turn the United States into a “pirate” state. Trump vowed earlier to reinstate a blockade of Iran’s ports on the»»»

July 14 (UPI) -- A U.S. marshal was shot and killed while serving an arrest warrant on a fugitive in central Louisiana, federal authorities said. Little information about the Monday incident has been made public. The U.S. Marshals Service confirmed in a statement that one of its deputies was killed»»»

The Indian Embassy in the UAE has confirmed the death of an Indian seafarer following missile attacks on two vessels, Al Bahiyah and Mombasa B, in the Strait of Hormuz. “We condole the tragic loss of an Indian seafarer in the attacks on two vessels, Al Bahiyah and Mombasa B. We are closely monitori»»»

Bulgaria is strengthening its reputation as the most budget-friendly tourist destination in the European Union, according to the latest comparative price data. The figures show that the country has the lowest overall consumer price level among EU member states, while accommodation and restaurant se»»»

Arab Finance: Danish shipping group Maersk has resumed a new shipping service across the Red Sea as part of its plan for a gradual return to transiting the Suez Canal, according to a statement. The group said it will resume full operations of its WAF6 service, which connects the Middle East, the Me»»»

OSLO: More than 100,000 fans flooded the streets of the Norwegian capital Oslo on Monday to give their soccer team a heroes’ welcome, turning the heartbreak of their World Cup exit into a massive national celebration. A 2-1 extra-time defeat by England on Saturday brought Norway’s historic run to a»»»

The latest North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Summit has come and gone in the Turkish capital of Ankara, with headlines dominated predictably by US President Donald Trump, who lashed out at his allies for not supporting him against Iran. Prior to the event, he said he considered not attendin»»»

If the president of the republic is forcibly removed from office, Hungary has the right to resist. And we will do so — reads a Facebook post published by Viktor Orbán following Monday's final vote by the National Assembly on the Basic Law amendment. “We will never recognise the violent methods of t»»»

The Hungarian National Assembly carried out the will of the voters by adopting the seventeenth amendment to the Basic Law, the Prime Minister said at an extraordinary press conference at the Parliament building on Monday evening, following the final votes in parliament. Péter Magyar announced that »»»

Prime Minister Péter Magyar said Hungary had entered a new constitutional era after parliament approved the 17th amendment to the Fundamental Law with a two-thirds majority on Monday, describing the vote as the fulfilment of the mandate given by voters in April. Péter Magyar held a press conference»»»

ATLANTA: Lionel Messi has done just about everything possible in a glorious career, but the 39-year-old Argentinian great has never taken on England — he will finally get the chance in Wednesday’s World Cup semifinal. Messi won his 200th cap for the Albiceleste in the group-stage victory against Al»»»

President Donald Trump on Monday announced he would give a national address on Thursday at 9 p.m. EDT. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo July 13 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump has said that he will address the nation this week, though it was unclear what it would be about. He announced M»»»

Dubai: Motorists across Dubai are experiencing a mixed start to Tuesday, July 14, with pockets of heavy congestion reported in the southern and northern parts of the emirate, according to live traffic data. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Dubai So»»»

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it launched a multi-phase retaliatory operation after new US attacks on Iranian coastal bases, Tasnim reported. According to the IRGC, the escalation followed an IRGC Navy operation to stop two violating ships that were endangering navigation in the Strait»»»

A deadly blaze swept through a bar in Bangkok, Thailand, late on Sunday, leaving at least 28 people dead and dozens more critically injured, the authorities have reported. According to eyewitness accounts the fire originated near the bar’s music stage and quickly spread, with many customers getting»»»

Hundreds of thousands of mourners gathered for the funeral procession of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, during a mass funeral march near Azadi Square in Tehran on July 6, 2026. File Photo by Behnam Tofighi/UPI | License Photo July 13 (UPI) -- The U.S. military attacked Iran for a third co»»»

Manila: Philippine Airlines (PAL) has launched a three-day flash sale running from 15 to 17 July 2026, offering travelers up to 50% off domestic base fares and up to 40% off international base fares. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click hereThe promotion co»»»

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said its forces completed a new wave of strikes against Iranian military targets on Tuesday, as part of ongoing operations aimed at reducing Iran’s ability to attack commercial shipping. The five-hour mission, which ended at 10:15pm ET, targeted sites in Bushehr, Ch»»»

Dubai : Amid regional tensions linked to the recent US-Iran conflict, Dubai Police’s AI-powered maritime operations centre played a key role in protecting the emirate’s coastline, coordinating emergency responses and ensuring uninterrupted maritime activity. In an exclusive interview with Gulf News»»»

Manila: A regional trial court (RTC) has issued an arrest warrant against lawyer Levito Baligod, counsel for the group of alleged former aides of fugitive ex-congressman Zaldy Co, after finding probable cause to proceed with two counts of cyber libel filed by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Lau»»»

WASHINGTON: A Chinese-born American seismologist who has published US-funded work on detecting North Korean nuclear tests has been detained in China for nearly two years and faces trial on spying charges, according to his wife, US lawmakers and two hostage advocacy groups. The case of Youlin Chen, »»»

Slovakia was not the only NATO state that refused to participate in the bloc’s latest military aid package for Ukraine, the country’s president, Peter Pellegrini, has said. During the summit in Ankara, Türkiye last week, NATO members pledged to provide Kiev with €70 billion ($80 billion) in militar»»»

The space between stars just got a little sweeter. Astronomers have detected a type of sugar in space that's also found in raspberries and self-tanners. The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars. Sugar does more»»»

BRUSSELS: The European Union has coordinated efforts to raise 900 million euros ($1 billion) in pledges of aid for Gaza's rebuilding following two years of Israeli bombardment that left much of the Palestinian enclave in ruins, a senior EU official said Monday. Get updated faster and for FREE: Down»»»

Dubai: Temperatures across the UAE are expected to climb to 48°C on Tuesday, with fair to partly cloudy skies prevailing across most of the country and the possibility of convective cloud formation over eastern areas later in the day, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. NCM said condit»»»

Ukraine and key Western allies on Monday announced an ​air-defence coalition that would include jointly developing a new anti-ballistic missile system as an alternative and cheaper solution to the U.S. Patriot system. FRANCE 24's Gulliver Cragg reports from Ukraine.»»»

The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is now the fastest-growing one in history, and new challenges keep emerging even as work begins on a study of two badly needed treatments for a type of Ebola that currently has none. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click h»»»

You barely utter the word breakfast buffets and there’s half a dozen excited voices, describing meat platters, different types of breads, salmon specialities and so on. In short, a never-ending, bottomless list of food items that sound straight out of an Enid Blyton fever dream. The joy of a buffet»»»

Ajman: The Federal Court of First Instance in Ajman has dismissed a woman's lawsuit seeking to cancel the transfer of a property registered in her name and claim its estimated value of Dh10 million, ruling that she was the registered owner in name only and that the property belonged to a group of p»»»

HAVANA: Four Democratic members of US Congress who traveled to Cuba this weekend described the energy embargo imposed on the island by US President Donald Trump as turning the island into a “silent Gaza.” The US implemented the energy embargo in January after the capture of Venezuela’s then-Preside»»»

BAGHDAD: Iraq’s new prime minister, Ali Al-Zaidi, aims to secure major US investment in his country’s oil, gas, and power sectors during a visit to the White House this week, after ​the Iran war hammered crude output and state finances. Iraq’s government is increasingly focused on diversifying inte»»»

President Donald Trump speaks during an executive order signing Monday in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C. Trump will address the nation Thursday evening amid escalating hostilities with Iran. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo July 13 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump »»»

As schools close their doors for the summer and children eagerly embrace the freedom of long-awaited holidays, parents often find themselves grappling with an important question: How do we ensure that summer becomes meaningful and memorable rather than merely a prolonged break from routine? Growing»»»