European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has turned EU governance into a “super authoritarian” system, former European Council President Charles Michel has said, accusing her of overstepping her mandate. Michel, who worked alongside von der Leyen for five years from 2019 until 2024, has b»»»

The Irish government is aiming to terminate government-provided accommodation for Ukrainian migrants within a year, and will offer payouts to encourage repatriation, Minister of State for Migration Colm Brophy has said. Since the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in 2022, around 125,000 Ukrainians»»»

Dubai: Emirates Global Aluminium said it plans to acquire an 80% stake in Italian recycling firm Eco Green, as it accelerates expansion of its aluminium recycling business in Europe. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The deal, which is subject to re»»»

This photo, taken Tuesday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in central Seoul as South Korean stocks reached a new high amid hopes for U.S.-Iran peace talks. Photo by Yonhap Around two months after an extreme rout caused by the Middle East crisis, South Korea's stock market showed a dramatic retu»»»

Most Canadians believe that Canada should consider joining the European Union. Would that even be possible? And what would it look like? When Finnish president Alexander Stubb visited Canada last week, he drew media attention mainly by playing ice hockey with Canadian prime minister Mark Carney. “I»»»

The major Bulgarian media outlets continue to cover the results and aftermath of the April 19 snap parliamentary elections, whose decisive winner is ex-president and former Air Force chief Rumen Radev and the Progressive Bulgaria coalition, which will have a comfortable majority in the next legisla»»»

In a statement quoted by his party press office, Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) leader Delyan Peevski said Rumen Radev deserves congratulations for winning people's trust. "It is voters' decision who will have the responsibility, having a stable and clear majority, to take the steering whee»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3960 dinars for one euro on Tuesday, which is a slight change relative to Monday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.1 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative to »»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Mental Health Helpline (NMHH) at Hamad Medical Corporation, a primary point of access for mental health support in Qatar, is marking its sixth anniversary. The Helpline answered 19,238 in 2025, highlighting the need for accessible mental health support across Qatar. The He»»»

Washington, USA: The US Space Exploration Technologies Corp (SpaceX) successfully launched on Tuesday the last of the GPS III satellites dedicated to developing the Global Positioning System (GPS) for the United States Space Force, aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. A statement issued by the SpaceX »»»

Geodetic and engineering-geological surveys along the entire length of Barskoon —Bedel road have been completed. Construction is proceeding according to the approved schedule. The press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan reported. Concrete plants, crushing and gra»»»

François Picard welcomes Ghassan Salamé, Lebanon’s Minister of Culture. Salamé portrays Lebanon as a country that has preserved political pluralism and freedom of expression, and persevered despite decades of conflict. Within this context, he frames negotiation with Israel not as a matter of choice»»»

Tech magnate Elon Musk, who has owned the X platform since 2022, failed to appear at his court hearing on Monday, the Paris prosecutor’s office said. The billionaire, founder of Tesla and the aerospace company SpaceX, had been summoned by French authorities as part of an investigation launched»»»

A 37-year-old prisoner about to stand trial for murder at the courthouse on the island of Rhodes was rearrested on Tuesday, after officers found 52 grams of hash on his person right before the hearing. The stash was divided into six packages, police said, adding that officers also seized the man’s »»»

Jakarta: Indonesia's parliament passed a law on Tuesday to protect the rights of domestic workers after more than two decades of deliberations and multiple delays. The bill was first introduced in 2004 to protect the country's 4.2 million domestic workers, almost 90 percent of them women according »»»

Joint command-staff and mobilization exercises Koopsuzduk-2026 have been launched in Kyrgyzstan, taking place across several regions, including Karakol, Jeti-Oguz and Ak-Suu districts of Issyk-Kul region, as well as Aravan and Uzgen districts of Osh region. The official opening was held in Karakol,»»»

Dubai: Emirati-owned food businesses in Dubai will get a cost break and easier access to online customers after Dubai SME signed a new partnership with noon’s food delivery arm. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Under the agreement, noon Food will waive onboarding fees f»»»

RIYADH: The current investment opportunities in Saudi Arabia’s sports sector amount to SR18 billion ($5 billion), paving the way for the market to reach around SR85 billion by 2030, according to Basem Ibrahim, Sport Sector Investment Development Director at the Saudi Ministry of Investment. Ibrahim»»»

A large fire at a recycling center in the Industrial Park of Neochorouda near Thessaloniki on Tuesday prompted authorities to issue a 112 emergency alert on over smoke-related concerns. Residents in the area have received notification on mobile phones advising them to keep doors and windows closed »»»

Speaking at a longevity forum in Sofia Tuesday, a cardiologist warned of the heightened risks of sedentary behaviour as cardiovascular diseases remain a leading health issue in Bulgaria. Sitting for more than eight hours a day increases the risk of cardiovascular events by over 120%, said Prof. Iva»»»

GERB leader Boyko Borissov on Tuesday congratulated Rumen Radev and his Progressive Bulgaria party on winning Sunday's early parliamentary elections and highlighted the opportunities arising from the fact that they will command a majority in the new National Assembly. Borissov expressed hope that R»»»

DUBAI: Hollywood star Anne Hathaway’s use of the Arabic phrase “Inshallah” during a recent interview has been warmly received online. Offering a moment of cultural resonance amid a reflective conversation about ageing and longevity in the film industry, the actress was speaking to People Magazine w»»»

Those who change the rules will win, not those who know more. Once the privilege of large technology companies, artificial intelligence has today become an everyday tool for almost everyone, from teenagers seeking advice about love to those using it for the simplest decisions like what to cook for »»»

Dubai: The UAE has cemented its position as a trusted and influential global partner with strong strategic ties to the US, playing a role on the international stage that cannot be overlooked by major powers, a member of the Federal National Council (FNC) said. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, chairman of the »»»

In part because of the ongoing limited flow of LNG and oil coming out of the Strait of Hormuz, but more as a result of solid policy implementation India’s renewable energy sector has entered a phase of striking acceleration. »»»

In part because of the ongoing limited flow of LNG and oil coming out of the Strait of Hormuz, but more as a result of solid policy implementation India’s renewable energy sector has entered a phase of striking acceleration. »»»

In part because of the ongoing limited flow of LNG and oil coming out of the Strait of Hormuz, but more as a result of solid policy implementation India’s renewable energy sector has entered a phase of striking acceleration. »»»

Hollywood, United States: Hollywood was clad in black and glittering sequins on Monday to host the Los Angeles premiere of Michael Jackson's biopic, drawing fans of the King of Pop to the iconic California boulevard. The film "Michael" chronicles the legendary artist's rise from a child star to one»»»

Russia has been manipulating economic data to project resilience against wartime pressures and Western sanctions, while potentially misleading even President Vladimir Putin about the true state of the economy, according to Sweden’s military intelligence chief. »»»

Is Russia’s virtual economy reappearing thanks to the sky high interest rates and economic slowdown? The virtual economy was the bane of the Yeltsin-era. The term was coined by economists Barry Ickes and Clifford Gaddy in »»»

London: Associated British Foods announced Tuesday that it would spin off its budget fashion chain Primark, splitting up one of the country's largest consumer businesses. "A demerger of Primark is the best way to maximise long-term returns for shareholders, reflecting Primark's scale today and the »»»

This week in Iași City, on the 23rd and 24th of April 2026, world-renowned architects and urban planners, international finance institutions, and representatives from the government, civil society, academia, business community, cultural sector, and beyond, are coming together to find practical solu»»»

BAGHDAD: Iran has granted its commanders greater autonomy over militias in Iraq, allowing some groups to carry out operations without Tehran’s approval, a shift driven by the pressures of the war, three militia members and two other officials told The Associated Press. Many Iran-backed militias are»»»

Kyrgyzneftegaz OJSC has undergone personnel changes at the board level. The decision was made on April 16 at a board meeting in Kochkor-Ata. According to the company, the powers of the board members Zairbek Azhikulov, Taalaibek Murzakulov, and Kubanychbek Sydykov were terminated early. On the same »»»

Around 7,900 people are known to have died on migration routes in 2025, with a further 1,500 potentially missing and presumed dead, the United Nations' migration agency said Tuesday. The International Organization for Migration's Missing Migrants Project "has documented more than 80,000 deaths and »»»

EU foreign chief Kaja Kallas said she expected "positive decisions" on Wednesday to unblock a badly needed 90-billion-euro ($106 billion) loan for Ukraine, as hopes rise Hungary will drop its veto. "We expect some positive decisions tomorrow (Wednesday) on the 90 billion loan. Ukraine really needs »»»

Dubai: The Ministry of Finance said on Tuesday it has launched an eInvoicing '4-Corner' model, allowing businesses to exchange electronic invoices through accredited service providers as part of a broader push to digitise the country’s financial ecosystem. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download »»»

Nearly two thirds (62%) of professionals working in the construction and installations sector in Romania expect a decline in the volume of works in 2026, compared with the situation in the previous year, when 48% described themselves as pessimistic, according to data from a specialist report publis»»»

The average total office fit-out costs in Bucharest slightly increased in 2025 to €1,077/ sq. m, according to data from the Cushman & Wakefield Echinox real estate consultancy company, based on the EMEA ...»»»

As many as 1,209 electric vehicles were registered in Romania in March 2026, 93% more than in the same month last year, according to a market analysis carried out by one of the most important players in the field of electric mobility in Romania.Data centralised by Lektri.Co show that the growth com»»»

Romania is underrepresented in oncological clinical trials, despite the scale of cancer and one of the highest mortality rates in Europe, according to a report published on Tuesday by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO), in the context of implementing the next stages of Europe's Beatin»»»

Over two million tourists could choose safer destinations in Central Europe this year, instead of those in Asia or the Middle East, amid the conflict in Iran, reveals an analysis by the Global Research Group, part of Global Payments.In this context, Romania could attract approximately 150,000 addit»»»

Wizz Air Company officially reopened on Monday the Targu Mures base with a last generation Airbus A320neo aircraft. According to a press release, the air company is offering now ten routes to eight countries from Transylvania International Airport. It will sell 460,000 tickets, allocated for the Ta»»»

Romania remains one of the smallest office furniture markets in Europe, estimated at approximately EUR 300–400 million annually, 20–40% below the European average, according to Interconnection Consulting, but with growth potential driven by the reconfiguration of workspaces. However, the conflict i»»»

The government approved an additional 281.626 million lei for the budget of the Ministry of Transports and Infrastructure for 2026, in order to increase the social capital of the Administration of Sea Ports National Company, Constanta. According to an Executive press release, the ministry budget wi»»»

About eight out of ten Romanians confess they make purchase decisions under the impulse of enthusiasm, while about half justify their purchases by the fact that they “are not very expensive”, shows a study made by Provident and iVox. According to the same study, one out of three consumers bought “c»»»

RIYADH: The Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority-developed program “Tomoh” has supported 40 companies until listing on Saudi Arabia’s parallel market “Nomu,” according to what the authority told Al-Eqtisadiah. The initiative, dedicated to entrepreneurs, supports high-growth small and medi»»»