Authorities issue 7.8% fewer building permits in January
In January 2026, the authorities issued 7.8% fewer building permits for residential buildings compared with the same period in 2025, according to data the National Institute of Statistics (INS) sent on Friday.Thus, in January 2026, 1,768 building permits were issued for residential buildings, down »»»
BNR: Current assessments highlight worsening inflation outlook; a more pronounced increase in next quarter
The current assessments highlight a worsening of the inflation outlook, especially in the middle segment of the forecast horizon, under conditions in which the annual inflation rate is expected to prolong its slow decline in the first quarter of 2026, as in the previous projection, but to record in»»»
Minister Alexandru Nazare: The year 2026 started right, with a budget surplus
Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare declared on Saturday in Giurgiu that the year 2026 started on the right foot, because a surplus of 850 million lei was recorded, which reflects an increase in revenues, against a background of a decrease in expenditures of almost 6 percent, and stressed the importa»»»
Foreign Minister Toiu met President Pirc Musar in Ljubljana
Foreign Affairs Minister Oana Toiu met on Friday at the Presidential Palace in Ljubljana with Slovenia's President Natasa Pirc Musar, underlining the importance of close coordination to ensure stability in the Black Sea region and the Western Balkans."Our conversation reconfirmed that Romania and S»»»
Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly recommends Romanian citizens avoid any travel to State of Israel
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) announces that, in the context of recent security developments in the Middle East, it has raised the travel warning level for the State of Israel to level 8/9 - avoid any travel.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly recommends that Romanian citizens avoid an»»»
President Dan: Our priority at present is to ensure the safety of Romanian citizens in conflict areas
President Nicusor Dan stated on Sunday, in a message posted on Facebook, that Romania is completely safe and is under no direct threat in the current regional security context in the Middle East. He emphasised that the priority at present is the safety of Romanian citizens in conflict zones and adv»»»
PHCC reinforces sustainability with GSAS recertification of health centres
Doha, Qatar: Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) continues to demonstrate national leadership in environmental sustainability and operational excellence through measurable improvements in facility management, operational performance, embedded-systems efficiency, and energy conservation. A key mi»»»
Türkiye 2025 GDP Growth 3.6%, Just Below Forecast
Türkiye's economy grew 3.4% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of last year, with full-year growth also just below forecast at 3.6%, official data showed on Monday. Fourth-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) rose 0.4% from the previous quarter on a seasonally and calendar-adjusted basis, Turkish»»»
Survey: National Identity Dominates Among Bulgarians
National identity dominates among Bulgarians, while traditions, history, and language remain the leading unifying factors. A sense of cultural vulnerability is also present, according to a Trend poll, commissioned by 24 Chasa, focused on national identity and culture on the eve of the country’s nat»»»
US–Israeli Strikes on Iran: Latest Updates
Iran continues to retaliate against US and Israeli attacks on the Islamic Republic, launching missiles towards enemy positions. Three American service members have been killed and five more "seriously wounded" in an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait, according to US Central Command.Militant group H»»»
India belatedly urges early cessation to hostilities in Middle East
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted two separate messages on X responding to the now two day long campaign of hostilities against Iran by the forces of Israel and the US. In the first message posted at 11:26PM on Ma»»»
Gulf states condemn 'unjustified' Iranian attacks at emergency foreign ministers meeting
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) foreign ministers held an emergency meeting on March 1 to discuss what they described as Iran's "flagrant and unjustified" attacks on member states, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Sau»»»
India belatedly urges early cessation to hostilities in Middle East
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted two separate messages on X responding to the now two day long campaign of hostilities against Iran by the forces of Israel and the US. In the first message posted at 11:26PM on Ma»»»
Qatar Airways announces temporary suspension of flights continues
DOHA: Qatar Airways announced that it will continue the temporary suspension of its flights due to the closure of Qatari airspace. In a statement posted on X, Qatar Airways said it will resume operations once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces the safe reopening of Qatari airspace. It urg»»»
Unlicensed driver caught doing 197 kmh on highway
Police in northern Athens have arrested a motorist for driving his car at twice the speed limit and then breaking a string of driving regulations in a bid to evade pursuing officers. A police statement said the 22-year-old man was found to lack a driver’s license. He was arrested over the weekend a»»»
LIVE UPDATES: Explosions rock Iraq’s Erbil
Iraq: "Strong explosions" were heard the Erbil International Airport. Also, blasts have been recorded across the Gulf cities of Dubai, Doha and Manama Monday morning as Iran pressed on with its retaliatory campaign for a third day Stay tuned for more updates. 9:55am Doha Time Explosions rock Iraq’s»»»
Pakistan Embassy Abu Dhabi launches online registration
The Embassy of Pakistan Abu Dhabi has launched an online registration form for the Pakistani community residing in the UAE to facilitate outreach and assistance. Community members are encouraged to register and share it within their networks. Also Read: Flights on hold, Pakistani authorities issue »»»
Iranian official: No negotiations with US, Trump dragged region into chaos
TEHRAN, March 2 (KUNA) -- Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani affirmed on Monday that his country would not negotiate with the US, holding Washington responsible for dragging the region into chaos. Larijani wrote on his account on the X platform that "Donald Trump has»»»
Two suspected migrant-smugglers arrested on Rhodes
Authorities on the southeastern island of Rhodes have arrested two Turkish nationals for allegedly ferrying 58 migrants across illegally from Turkey, the Coast Guard said. The arrests followed the discovery of 24 men, 11 women and 23 children on the coast of Rhodes near Gennadi on Sunday. A Coast G»»»
Fourth round of Qatar Drag Race Championship ends
Doha, Qatar: On a charged Ramadan night of fierce competition and edge-of-your-seat finales, the fourth and penultimate round of the 2025/2026 Qatar Drag Race Championship roared to a close at the Qatar Racing Club (QRC) speed track. The round spanned three days: qualifying on the first two days an»»»
Prayer for peace held in all mosques of Kyrgyzstan amid attack on Iran - | 24.KG
Prayers for peace around the world were held in all mosques across Kyrgyzstan, the Spiritual Directorate of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan reported. It was noted that the Supreme Mufti of the Kyrgyz Republic, Abdulaziz kary Zakirov, offered prayers for global peace, the safety of the Ummah, and the integrit»»»
Ex-head of Balykchy police department Tokoldoshev arrested on corruption charges - | 24.KG
On February 27, the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek ordered pretrial detention for former head of the Balykchy Internal Affairs Department, Chyngyz Tokoldoshev. According to the court’s press service, he has been placed in pretrial detention facility No. 1 until April 15. Investigators report»»»
UPDATE: IDF Chief announces offensive campaign against Hezbollah as Lebanon enters Israel-Iran war
IDF Chief of the General Staff Eyal Zamir confirmed that Israel will commence an offensive military campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon. This comes after Hezbollah launched rockets and drones toward Haifa and central Israel, prompting Israeli airstrikes that reportedly killed Mohammed Raad, the »»»
Iran Conflict Disrupts Fuel Assessements from Reporting Agency Platts
Oil price reporting agency S&P Global Platts is suspending bids and offers for price assessments of Middle East refined products that transit the Strait of Hormuz because of shipping disruptions from the US-Iran conflict, the company said in a note to subscribers sent out on Monday and reviewed by »»»
Malaysian PM: Israeli occuaption escalation against Iran undermines Gulf stability
KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (KUNA) -- Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Monday the Israeli occupation's military escalation against Iran undermined stability of the Gulf region and would have dangerous impacts on regional security."Malaysia, as a free and independent nation, calls for an immedi»»»
130 children affected by crime in Kyrgyzstan in January - | 24.KG
A total of 130 children were affected by criminal offenses in Kyrgyzstan in January, according to data from the National Statistical Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic citing the Prosecutor General’s Office. During this period, minors committed 44 crimes, the majority of which were thefts. Of the 130»»»
Iran Conflict Disrupts Some Middle East Oil, Fuel Assesements from Reporting Agency Platts
Oil price reporting agency S&P Global Platts is suspending bids and offers for price assessments of Middle East refined products that transit the Strait of Hormuz because of shipping disruptions from the US-Iran conflict, the company said in a note to subscribers sent out on Monday and reviewed by »»»
Türkiye’s Trade Minister Says Day-trip Crossings Halted at Iranian Border
Türkiye’s trade minister said on Monday that day-trip passenger crossings at three Turkish customs gates at the Iranian border have been mutually suspended but Türkiye is allowing its own citizens and third-country nationals to enter from Iran. Minister Omer Bolat said in a statement on X that»»»
Oil Surges, Stocks Slide as Conflict Grips Middle East
Oil prices surged on Monday and shares slid as military conflict in the Middle East looked set to last weeks, threatening to upend a global economic recovery and perhaps reignite inflation. Brent jumped 6.4% to $77.57 a barrel, though it had briefly topped $82.00 at one stage, while US crude climbe»»»
Khamenei transition process starts, Trump threatens Iran with force
Reza Sayah FRANCE 24 correspondant in Tehran has more.»»»
Khamenei confirmed dead: Iran's Revolutionary Guards pledge revenge
Ali Vaez, Director or Iran Project & Senior Advisor at the International Crisis Group, is with us.»»»
Khamenei killed: Trump talks regime change in Iran after strikes
Ellie Geranmayeh, senior policy fellow and deputy head of the Middle East and North Africa programme at the European Council on Foreign Relations, is our guest.»»»
Iran targets gulf countries: More blasts rock Dubai, Doha and Manama
Yasmine Farouk, Project Diroctor, Gulf and Arabian Peninsula, International Crisis Group, is our guest.»»»
Iran's Larijani Says 'Will Not Negotiate' with US
Iran "will not negotiate with the United States", Ali Larijani, the head of Tehran's Supreme National Security Council said on Monday. In a post on X, Larijani denied media reports that Iranian officials had sought to initiate talks with the Trump administration following a wave of US-Israeli strik»»»
Live: Israel launches retaliatory strikes against Hezbollah across Lebanon
Lebanon's Iran‑backed Hezbollah militant group said on Monday it launched rockets and drones at Israel overnight in retaliation for the killing of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Israel retaliated by launching strikes against Lebanon's capital city of Beirut. Follow our liveblog»»»
US destroys Iranian forces' HQ, first American casualties: key developments from strikes on Iran
The US announced on Sunday the destruction of the Iranian Guards' headquarters and the death of three US soldiers, the first casualties linked to Iran's retaliation for Israeli-American strikes in which Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed. US Central Command, or CENTCOM, annou»»»
War in Middle East: Tensions rise over Strait of Hormuz as tankers caught in crossfire
At least three oil tankers sailing near the Strait of Hormuz came under fire Sunday as hundreds of vessels dropped anchor outside the narrow waterway between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula. Tehran said it has closed navigation through the strait, used to transport a fifth of the world's oil exports»»»
Three U.S. troops killed in Kuwait in retaliatory Iranian strike - UPI.com
Since the start of Operation Epic Fury early Saturday, the United States and Israel have targeted dozens of military storage sites, command and control facilities, and naval vessels in Iran, including the missile storage site targeted above. Screenshot courtesy U.S. Central Command/X March 1 (UPI) »»»
Milan tram derails and slams into a building, killing two people
A tram derailed Friday and slammed into a building in the heart of Milan, killing two people and injuring more than two-dozen others, officials said. The incident, along the central Vittorio Veneto avenue, came as the Italian business capital is hosting its seasonal fashion shows and is in the inte»»»
Iran TV 'hacked' by Trump, Netanyahu — then blackout: Report
An Iranian TV channel has reportedly been "hacked" by a pro-US/pro-Israel cyber attackers amidst the ongoing conflict with Tehran. It features a 36-second video clip showing an Iranian television channel, reportedly IRIB TV3 (typically broadcasting football events), suddenly interrupted by a split-»»»
UAE airports Monday update: Airspace closures halt flights across major carriers
Flight operations across the UAE remain suspended on Monday as multiple regional airspace closures continue to disrupt schedules, authorities and airlines confirmed. Also Read: US, Israel war with Iran enters Day 3 as tensions escalate, UAE stays alertThe General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) sai»»»
Fee to be charged from pilgrims: Muftiyat of Kyrgyzstan explains decision - | 24.KG
A fee will be charged from pilgrims under a decision adopted by the Spiritual Directorate of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan. The muftiyat commented on the new measure. It is noted that during the People’s Kurultai held in December 2024, participants appealed to the president to consider raising salaries for»»»
VAR powers extended to include second yellow cards and corner checks
PA Media/dpa London Video assistant referee (VAR) powers have been extended by football’s lawmakers. Using VAR to check corners will be an option for competitions from this summer, while the core VAR protocol has now been widened to cover second yellow cards and cards awarded to the wrong team. The»»»
India braces for oil shock as Iran fallout begins
India is set to face renewed oil price volatility and increased macroeconomic headwinds as tensions around Iran intensify, following Israeli and US air strikes over the weekend, and what appears to be an Iranian attack on an oil tanker, north of Khasab Port in the Gulf, the Palau registered Sk»»»
Beijing and Moscow urge immediate halt to Iran strikes, return to dialogue
China’s foreign minister Wang Yi held a telephone conversation on March 1 with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov at Moscow’s request, as Beijing and Moscow responded to US and Israeli strikes on Iran. According to XINH»»»