Romanian President Nicușor Dan is expected to nominate a new candidate for prime minister on Monday evening, just days after S&P Global Ratings kept Romania at investment grade despite the prolonged political deadlock, while warning that further delays in forming a government could put fiscal conso»»»

Tunis, Oct. 5 (TAP)- Tunisian craftsmanship made a major impact on Valletta's design scene as the National Office of Tunisian Handicrafts (ONAT) attended, in coordination with Tunisia's embassy in Malta, the DesignMT exhibition (September...»»»

The new scholarship recipients of the EXPLORER programme at the Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology (INSAIT) were presented at an official ceremony at the Council of Ministers on Monday. The programme provides opportunities for outstanding Bulgarian talents in mat»»»

Strong demand supports growth, while selling prices rise at fastest pace since 2011 Dubai: The UAE’s non-oil private sector maintained strong growth momentum in September, with business conditions holding at a 20-month high, as stronger demand at home and abroad supported activity, new orders and h»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector recorded its strongest improvement in business conditions since February in September, with the Riyad Bank Purchasing Managers’ Index rising to 55.3 from 53.8 in August. According to the PMI report compiled by S&P Global, new orders increased at their f»»»

Iran's diplomat said on Sunday there was no military solution to the US war against Iran as peace talks appeared stalled. Washington has scaled back attacks in favour of economic pressure, while Iran's attempted Hormuz blockade remains contentious. A UK maritime agency reported another tanker hit b»»»

The Bulgarian National Television (BNT) has ended its Ukrainian-language news broadcast, presenter and editor Maria Plachkova, a Bessarabian Bulgarian, said in a Facebook post. The program was launched in 2023 for Ukrainian citizens who came to Bulgaria and began building new lives there after the »»»

Up to 265 weekly international departures could shift as Terminal 1 is rebuilt Mumbai’s international air travellers could face changes to flights, terminals and airport access as Mumbai International Airport prepares for a phased redevelopment of Terminal 1. Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL)»»»

In response to public interest and information requests regarding the transaction, the Competition Council has issued clarifications concerning the proposed entry of new shareholders into airline Anima Wings Aviation S.A. The Competition Council analyzed the operation through which BT Asset Managem»»»

Romania's insurance market reached a total underwriting volume of approximately 14.2 billion lei in the first half of 2026, up 15% from the same period a year earlier, according to the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF) data.According to the quoted source, approximately 78% of total underwriting»»»

The leu could continue to depreciate slightly against the euro in the coming period, driven by the significant inflation differential between Romania and the eurozone; however, it is more likely to retain its "investment-grade" sovereign rating than to be downgraded by S&P, Adrian Codirlasu, presid»»»

German companies are showing growing interest in Romania's energy sector, particularly in solar and wind power, German Ambassador to Romania Angela Ganninger said at the launch conference of the third edition of the Code of Good Practice for Renewable Energy in Romania.'Through our regular exchange»»»

Cohesion policy remains just as relevant in the context of the European Union's new challenges regarding security, defense, and competitiveness, and can help Member States strengthen their position in these areas, stated MEP Siegfried Muresan, Vice-Chair of the EPP Group, on Friday during a debate »»»

Romania's sovereign rating having been affirmed at the recommended investment grade is a breath of fresh air in a sea of problems facing Romania, economic consultant Adrian Negrescu said on Saturday, adding that "this is not a ...»»»

Interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan says that, despite the political crisis "irresponsibly triggered by the Social Democratic Party (PSD)", the "consistent" results and meeting commitments have made it possible for Standard & Poor's credit rating agency to affirm their Romania's country ...»»»

President Nicusor Dan says that the decision of the Standard & Poor's credit rating agency to affirm their country rating for Romania confirms that Romania is a reliable partner for investments, adding that this is no time for ...»»»

On October 2, 2026, Standard&Poor Global Ratings (S&P) affirmed its 'BBB-/A-3' long- and short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on Romania, as the outlook remains negative.The negative ...»»»

Bulgaria's budget deficit reached a projected €3.6 billion, or 2.8% of forecast GDP, by the end of September 2026, according to preliminary budget execution estimates released by the Ministry of Finance. Revenue, grants and donations under the Consolidated Fiscal Programme (CFP) are expected to amo»»»

Experience the future of driving with IM LS9's advanced REEV and ADAS systems IM LS9 - Beyond Comparison. Game Changed by a Game Changer. “IM LS9 is setting a new benchmark for luxury, comfort, technology and power in the UAE,” says Fayha Al Malla, Vice President of Smart Mobility International (SM»»»

Experience the future of driving with IM LS9's advanced REEV and ADAS systems IM LS9 - Beyond Comparison. Game Changed by a Game Changer. “IM LS9 is setting a new benchmark for luxury, comfort, technology and power in the UAE,” says Fayha Al Malla, Vice President of Smart Mobility International (SM»»»

France 24's Gavin Lee speaks to Brazil analyst Henrique Tavares Furtado about how Flavio Bolsonaro is pledging to reshape the country, and asks: who is the man behind the political persona? France 24's Gavin Lee speaks to Brazil analyst Henrique Tavares Furtado about how Flavio Bolsonaro is pledgin»»»

Troops loyal to Ethiopia's federal government were patrolling the streets of Mekelle on Sunday, a day after the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) withdrew its forces from the northern city. The government advance came as Ethiopia's regional rivals including Eritrea and Sudan met in the Egypti»»»

French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen has reiterated her "complete confidence" in National Rally (RN) leader Jordan Bardella, accused by investigative news outlet Mediapart of making anti-Semitic comments in 2013. But some analysts say the frontrunner in the Élysée Palace race »»»

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a new aid package for Ukraine worth more than 1.3 billion euros ($1.5 billion) during a visit to Kyiv on Sunday marked by renewed Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital, including the latest drone attack on a bridge spanning the Dnipro River. Ukraine and»»»

The Plovdiv District Court on Sunday remanded 51-year-old Slavcho Megerov in custody on a charge of the premeditated murder of local businessman Ilian Filipov. Filipov was killed on September 30. Judge Petko Minev said the court had found grounds for imposing the most stringent pretrial measure. Ev»»»

Albania’s opposition Democratic Party (DP) has announced plans to hold a nationwide protest on the day Parliament discusses the government’s proposed territorial reform. Former Prime Minister and Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha called on supporters to mobilize for what he described as the most»»»

Palestinians and activists report an increased use of drones in the occupied West Bank, particularly by the army and settlers, to whom the government supplies the drones directly. The drones are used to intimidate, monitor, demolish and make daily life unbearable. Four men strike a pose, each holdi»»»

The ​leader of ​Yemen's Saudi-backed government announced the beginning of a ​major ‌military ⁠operation against the Iran-backed Houthis ‌on Sunday aimed at ⁠recapturing territory under their control. The announcement came as Houthi forces cut off a vital supply route to the besieged government-hel»»»

Ethiopian federal forces have entered the capital of the northern Tigray region and seized its airport, witnesses said Saturday, reversing a takeover by rebels from the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) that prompted the suspension of commercial flights last month. The TPLF has been fighting »»»

A 45-year-old man wanted under a European Arrest Warrant issued by the Stara Zagora District Court in July this year in connection with the misappropriation of vehicles was detained during a police check on Sunday in the Greek city of Polygyros, the press service of the Plovdiv Appellate Prosecutio»»»

A 45-year-old man wanted under a European Arrest Warrant issued by the Stara Zagora District Court in July this year in connection with the misappropriation of vehicles was detained during a police check on Sunday in the Greek city of Polygyros, the press service of the Plovdiv Appellate Prosecutio»»»

Bulgaria recorded a 16.5% year-on-year increase in tourist overnight stays booked through online platforms in the second quarter of 2026, more than three times the European Union average of 5.3%, according to Eurostat data. Between April and June, travelers spent 258.8 million nights in short-term »»»

Energy Minister Iva Petrova said Bulgaria must build on its decades of nuclear expertise to develop new capacity and modernize its technology, identifying Units 7 and 8 at the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant as a specific priority. Speaking at the opening of the Fifth International Nuclear Conference,»»»

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for attacks in Riyadh, including on facilities belonging to Aramco, the world’s largest oil company. This follows reports from residents of flames and smoke rising from an oil facility on the outskirts of the Saudi capital. Meanwhile, the Houthis ha»»»

Brazilians began casting their votes on Sunday in a closely watch presidential election pitting incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva against right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro. Nearly 160 million voters will also pick lawmakers, senators and governo»»»

Latvian ​Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs was set to retain power and form a coalition after his centrist United List won parliamentary elections on Sunday, the biggest in the country's post-independence history. While the result is expected to reinforce the Baltic country’s pro-European and pro»»»

Bosnians head to the polls Sunday in elections that ​could impact how much influence Russia has over the small Balkan nation, with separatist Serb leader Milorad Dodik dominating the campaign despite his ban from public office. Bosnia and Herzegovina, a country marred by ethnic tensions, has s»»»

Bosnia is heading to the polls on Sunday after a general election campaign dominated by parties that identify closely with the ethnic divisions of its 1990s war. Voters will elect a vast number of officials across multiple tiers of government, in a complex system that has held the partitioned count»»»

Kyiv’s North bridge was hit in a new Russian attack on Sunday, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said, soon after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Ukraine's capital. Merz is on a surprise visit to demonstrate European support in the face of an upsurge in Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure.»»»

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Ukraine's capital Kyiv on Sunday on an unannounced visit in a show of support for the country in its war with Russia. Merz's visit comes just a day after Russia warned foreigners and diplomats to leave the Ukrainian capital, saying that "massive" new airs»»»

JEDDAH: Oman’s business activity continued to grow in the first half, with the wholesale and retail sector’s gross domestic product rising 5 percent to 1.74 billion Omani rials ($4.5 billion), official data showed. Foreign investment in commercial activities rose 9.7 percent to about 305.3 million »»»

Bulgaria is entering a situation in which people will spend their entire lives paying only interest and loans, GERB leader Boyko Borissov told reporters in Ruse Region on Sunday, commenting on the current Government’s raising of new public debt. He met with party activists near the village of Mechk»»»

Houthi rebels accused Saudi forces of launching 26 strikes on Sanaa on Saturday after loud explosions rocked the Yemeni capital. The Iran-backed group said it struck an oil facility south of Riyadh, where flames and a large plume of smoke were seen rising from a plant belonging to oil giant Aramco.»»»

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his main challenger Flavio Bolsonaro wrapped up their campaigns on Saturday in the powerhouse state of Sao Paulo, where a fifth of the nation's vote is based, seeking to rally supporters and convince the undecided on the eve of Sunday's nail-bit»»»

Senator Jon Ossoff, a Democratic favourite, is running for re-election in Georgia in the 2026 US midterms while Abdul El-Sayed is a Senate candidate in the battleground state of Michigan. The two Democrats have very different profiles and platforms, underscoring divergences within the party. They c»»»

In the US, Flock Security cameras form an AI-powered surveillance network that records licence plates and other vehicle information. Their controversial use has become a political issue ahead of the midterm elections, and the cameras are increasingly being targeted by vandals. Caitlin Brown explain»»»

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth claimed that Washington now controls the Strait of Hormuz and can maintain its blockade for as long as necessary, while warning Iran that further confrontation could come “the hard way.” “They don’t control it. We do. They have literally gotten nothing through. Our »»»

Camp David meeting, troop surge and stalled Iran diplomacy put focus on Trump’s next move Dubai: An unannounced meeting of President Donald Trump’s senior national security team at Camp David, combined with a major US military buildup in the Middle East, is sharpening questions over Washington’s ne»»»

The Bronze Horseman, the iconic equestrian statue in Senate Square in St Petersburg, was commissioned by Catherine the Great in honor of Peter the Great, the city's founder. The pedestal of the statue bears a laconic dedication, "To Peter the First, Catherine the Second, 1782". Does Putin want»»»

Bulgaria received Tsar Samuel's remains from Greece with a state ceremony in Sofia on Saturday, followed by a procession and a memorial service at St Sophia Basilica. The remains were flown from Thessaloniki and received at Knyaz Alexander I Square with 21 artillery salutes during the national anth»»»