The Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Water (RIEW) in Stara Zagora has terminated the registration of Energy-2 OOD and revoked its permit for waste treatment activities at its biogas plant in Nova Zagora, the RIEW said on Wednesday. The decision was published on the inspectorate's website an»»»

Toulouse, France: Airbus has announced it will inspect 16 of its A380 superjumbos, five of them immediately, after cracks were found in a key wing component on some of the jets used by the Emirates and Qantas airlines. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) ordered urgent inspections requ»»»

President Joseph Aoun announced Wednesday that "work is underway to solidify the ceasefire in the south, to be followed by the withdrawal of Israeli forces, the deployment of the Lebanese Army, the return of residents, the release of captives, and the commencement of reconstruction." "The designati»»»

Dubai: Every expatriate arrives in the UAE carrying some version of the same promise. A promise to parents growing older back home. To children whose school fees need to be paid. To a spouse waiting for a better future. Or simply to themselves, that the sacrifice of living far from family will one »»»

Dubai: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced that labour accommodations must be at least five kilometres away from family residential areas and close to industrial zones and transport networks, as part of standards aimed at ensuring safe and integrated living condi»»»

Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the Islamabad memorandum of understanding (MoU) demonstrated the failure of US pressure policies, stressing that Iran has proven the era of imposing will on independent nations is over. Addressing the 20th Conference of the Parliamenta»»»

If you also believe that social media is one of the most important, dynamic, and relevant communication channels of the present, then we are on the same wavelength. We live in a time when a reel can reach hundreds of thousands of people in a few hours, a TikTok can generate more attention than a tr»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Nuclear Medicine Molecular Imaging section of the Clinical Imaging Department at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has been accredited by the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI), USA, as a Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Centre of Excellence. This recognition repres»»»

CIVIL SERVANTS WILL BEGIN TO PAY SOCIAL SECURITY CONTRIBUTIONS 24 Chasa writes that the salaries in the public administration and judicial system will be increased so that employees can begin to pay their own social security contributions. This will happen in two stages. The first stage will take e»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Postal Services Company (Qatar Post) has announced the launch of the new version of CONNECTED, an integrated international shipping service which enables customers in Qatar to enjoy a seamless global shopping experience from leading online retailers worldwide using international »»»

A new Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals that a majority of Americans remain unconvinced by President Donald Trump’s military campaign against Iran, with deepening public anxiety over the fragility of the ceasefire and mounting skepticism about the administration’s broader strategy. The five-day survey, co»»»

The Russian armed forces hit a center of unmanned systems of the special operations forces of the Ukrainian army, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday. The Russian armed forces have taken control of the Ivolzhanskoye settlement in the Sumy region, the Russian Defense Ministry said."As a r»»»

Supporters of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee are pictured holding pictures of their leader last year, Mahrang Baloch, after she was arrested last year after a protest where a paramilitary soldier was killed. Mahrang and another committee member were sentenced to life in prison on Monday. File Photo »»»

Few European foreign ministers have cultivated as close (and as conspicuously cordial) a relationship with Russia’s top diplomats in recent years as Hungary’s Péter Szijjártó has with Sergei Lavrov. While the public façade suggested a partnership of equals, audio recordings leaked before and after »»»

The deal between Iran and the United States to end the Middle East war is "America's declaration of defeat", Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the head of the Iranian negotiating team, said on Wednesday. "The Islamabad understanding was not the result of pressure and coercion, but rather the result of the »»»

SEOUL: North Korea has commissioned a 5,000-ton destroyer that leader Kim Jong Un touts as a symbol of the country’s growing naval and nuclear capabilities, state media reported Wednesday, as Pyongyang seeks to expand its ability to project military power at sea. North Korea’s official Korean Centr»»»

Two foreign nationals have been detained in Alamedin district of Chui region on suspicion of drug trafficking and operating a drug den. According to the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Chui region, officers from the Drug Control Service received information about individuals allegedly involv»»»

Official delegations from Kyrgyzstan and Portugal are holding negotiations on a draft agreement aimed at avoiding double taxation and preventing tax evasion with respect to income taxes. The proposed agreement is expected to strengthen bilateral trade and economic cooperation, enhance Kyrgyzstan’s »»»

Romania’s asset management industry attracted more than 33,000 new investors in May, bringing the total number of people who have chosen to invest in investment funds to a record 1,376,325, according to data centralised by the Romanian Fund Managers Association (AAF). According to AAF, in May this »»»

The banking sector in Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe (CESEE) has strong growth potential, according to a new survey by the European Investment Bank (EIB). Credit demand from both businesses and households in the region is robust, supported mainly by consumer and housing loans, the CESEE »»»

Romania has adopted Law No. 189/2025, a significant legislative development aimed at strengthening the rules governing transitions between public office and private-sector roles. The law introduces a clearer and more centralised framework for managing conflicts of interest arising before and after »»»

Paris, France: Temperatures climbed across Europe again on Wednesday, as a record-breaking heatwave left tens of thousands of people without power and boosted air conditioner sales on a continent unused and ill equipped to handle searing heat. The extreme weather is being driven by atmospheric patt»»»

Looking out from a friend's balcony, Milia el-Cheikh struggled to find her own home in the ruins of her now-deserted village, its entrances strung with barbed wire. Her village of Dibbine is one of several Shiite-majority communities across southern Lebanon destroyed by Israeli forces battling Iran»»»

DeiNai, a provider of AI-powered creator marketing solutions, showcased its platform at the Huawei Riyadh AI Summit, held at the Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya, reaffirming its commitment to supporting Saudi Arabia’s growing digital and creator economy from its regional headquarters in Riyadh. The part»»»

DUBAI: Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani said his country would ‌resume normal liquefied ‌natural ⁠gas production “within a ⁠few weeks”, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. But establishing a hotline between ⁠the US and ‌Iran ‌is essential to ‌reopen the Strait »»»

The number of validators on Bishkek buses is planned to be increased. Deputy Mayor Ramiz Aliev announced at a meeting of the City Council’s Standing Committee on Housing and Communal Services, Fuel and Energy, Transport, Communications, and Ecology. He stated that technical specifications have been»»»

Since the beginning of 2026, more than 240 mudflows have been recorded in Kyrgyzstan. The First Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations Akylbek Mazaripov reported. He said the number of mudflows has already nearly doubled the 2024 figure, when 133 mudflows were recorded. Two people have died as a r»»»

The profitability of the Romanian banking sector remained at a solid level throughout 2025, with the aggregate net profit of credit institutions reaching approximately RON 15.5 billion, amid improved operational efficiency and the continuation of the banking consolidation process, according to the »»»

Authorities in Bishkek plan to install payment terminals at public transport stops as part of a transition away from cash payments on municipal buses. The initiative was discussed at a meeting of the Standing Committee of the Bishkek City Council on Housing and Communal Services, Transport, Communi»»»

RIYADH: New regulations governing non-Saudi ownership of real estate will boost business expansion and competitiveness of the Kingdom’s investment environment, ministers have said. The changes, including the geographical zones for non-Saudi real estate ownership, were approved by the Cabinet — chai»»»

Romania recorded a solid performance in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025, contrasting with the broader trend in Europe, where the number of projects declined and job creation slowed. According to the Attractiveness Survey Romania 2026, conducted by EY, Romania is consolidating its»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Only nuclear weapons are now safeguarding the world from global war, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday. "Now it [world security] is pretty eroded, in many ways, in fact. Apart from nuclear deterrence, we have nothing left in the world. This is the only thing that »»»

The United Nations' maritime organization said Tuesday that it will begin evacuating thousands of sailors who have been stranded by the U.S.-Iran war in the Strait of Hormuz. File Photo by Ismael Mohamad/UPI | License Photo June 24 (UPI) -- The United Nations' maritime organization said it will beg»»»

Fortech Ventures announces the launch of a €34 million investment fund and its transition to a new public identity, Nucleo Ventures. Developed in partnership with the North-West Regional Development Agency (ADR Nord-Vest), the fund will invest in startups and innovative companies across Romania and»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, today received a copy of the credentials of the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the State HE Mahmood Yakubu.His Excellency the Minister wished the Ambassador success in his duties and affirmed his f»»»

The President of the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB), Plamen Dimitrov, warned on Wednesday that if civil servants start paying their own social security contributions, there will be no point in having a Civil Servants Act that brings them only disadvantages and no bene»»»

DUBAI: Sotheby’s has launched a new summer auction in the UAE capital, further strengthening its presence in the Middle East and building on the success of a series of high-profile luxury events held in Abu Dhabi over the past year. Titled “Abu Dhabi Collectors’ Edit: Materiality,” the online sale »»»

Presidential elections in the Kyrgyz Republic should be held on January 27, Parliament Speaker Marlen Mamataliev announced at a session of the Zhogorku Kenesh. He stated that under current legislation, the presidential election should be held on the last Sunday of January 2027. «Today we adopted a »»»

In Kyrgyzstan, the volume of unmarked alcohol has decreased 16 times. Alexey Artemyev, Deputy Director of the Department of Customs Tariff, and Non-Tariff Regulation of the Eurasian Economic Commission, said. The Eurasian Economic Commission notes that digitalization of sales has increased the reve»»»

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has held the first meeting of the VAT Business Advisory Group for 2026 as part of its ongoing commitment to strengthening communication with the UAE business community. The meeting was held in the presence of Abdulaziz Al Mulla, Director General of the FTA, with the »»»

Doha, June 24 (SANA) Qatar expects liquefied natural gas (LNG) production to return to normal within weeks, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said on Wednesday, as the country prepares to restart operations disrupted by regional tensions. In an interview with the»»»

Donald Trump said he ordered an investigation into major oil companies over high gasoline prices as the U.S. leader faces criticism over the impact of the Mideast war. Global petroleum prices soared after Iran blocked the flow of oil through the vital Strait of Hormuz in response to U.S.-Israeli st»»»

The draft 2026 State Budget projects a deficit of more than 3%, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said at the start of the regular government meeting on Wednesday. Radev said Finance Minister Galab Donev would present the main budget parameters later in the day at a briefing at the Ministry of Finance. Ac»»»

Oman said it would keep the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping without imposing any tolls and had designated two temporary routes north and south of the existing shipping lane to facilitate the safe passage of vessels departing the region. In coordination with the International Maritime Organization»»»

Dubai: Most entrepreneurs start with a product idea. Rashid Gargash started with a question. The Emirati entrepreneur has found himself thinking about something bigger than snacks, health trends, or consumer demand. He has wondered what would happen if a crisis disrupted global supply chains and th»»»

Dubai: Emirates has issued a summer travel advisory for passengers flying from Dubai, warning of higher passenger volumes during the peak holiday season. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The airline said in an advisory that travellers should arrive at least three hours »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia raised SR10.57 billion ($2.81 billion) through its June sukuk issuance, up 338.58 percent from the previous month, official data showed. In a press statement, the Kingdom’s National Debt Management Center revealed that the June issuance was divided into six tranches, maturing b»»»

McKinsey & Company has published a new study titled Central Europe’s AI Opportunity, which analyses the economic potential of artificial intelligence in the region. According to the study, AI could unlock at least EUR 280 billion in economic value across the region, equivalent to at least 6% of Cen»»»

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The government will not carry out mass layoffs or sweeping staff cuts in the public administration without a well-founded analysis, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said at the start of the regular Cabinet meeting on Wednesday. Radev said the government relies on the administration to carry out key proce»»»