Romania's most urgent priority is to form a government, while rating agency S&P is unlikely to rush into downgrading the country's sovereign rating, Fiscal Council President Daniel Daianu said on Wednesday."What is the priority now? The country's first priority is to have a government. And I would »»»

The three-month ROBOR index, used to calculate the cost of variable-interest consumer loans in lei, rose on Wednesday to 5.85% per annum, up from 5.84% in the previous session, according to data published by the National Bank of Romania (BNR).The six-month index, used to calculate interest rates fo»»»

The Romanian leu (RON) registered a historical record low against the euro on Wednesday, with the official exchange rate published by the National Bank of Romania (NBR) reaching 5.2788 RON/EUR. This new high surpasses the previous record of 5.2688 RON/EUR recorded on May 6—the day the Bolojan Cabin»»»

The Senate plenum unanimously adopted on Wednesday, with 95 votes in favour, a legislative proposal initiated by UDMR (Democratic Union of Hungarians of Romania) Senator Cseke Attila, interim Minister of Development, extending the implementation of the 'Anghel Saligny' National Investment Programme»»»

A team of employees from the Romanian Customs Authority underwent five days of training at the Port of Miami with US specialists in combating smuggling and the trafficking of dangerous goods. The course was organised by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), in cooperation with US Customs and »»»

The Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, Sorin Grindeanu, met on Wednesday with the ambassadors of France, Germany and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to Romania, to whom he outlined the PSD’s proposals for economic recovery and for supporting the private sector.‘Foreign inv»»»

Designated Prime Minister Siegfried Muresan stated on Wednesday that the government he intends to propose for parliamentary approval would aim for public sector wage increases and pension indexation, noting that the drafting of the 2027 state budget would be the moment to assess "exactly what we ca»»»

Prime Minister-designate Siegfried Muresan said at Parliament on Wednesday that the governing programme he will propose, together with the list of ministers in his Cabinet, will seek to continue the process of modernising and reforming Romania and will have a clearly pro-European nature.He said tha»»»

Prime Minister-designate Siegfried Muresan announced on Wednesday that the government he will put forth will have three deputy prime ministers from the National Liberal Party (PNL), the Save Romania Union (USR) and the Hungarian Democratic Union of Romania (UDMR), noting that he will not increase t»»»

Prime Minister-designate Siegfried Muresan said on Wednesday that his preference, based on "what is good for Romania", is for the country to have a single government from now until 2028."We have not discussed this. Indeed, in the spring I said that we, the National Liberal Party, would no longer be»»»

The security of the Black Sea region, the energy security and the strategic partnership with the US were on the agenda of interim Foreign Affairs Minister Oana Toiu, in the context of her participation in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) from 21 to 25 September, the Ministry of Foreign Af»»»

Senate President Mircea Abrudean (a Liberal) stated on Wednesday that the governing program and the list of ministers for the government proposed by Prime Minister-designate Siegfried Muresan would be submitted to Parliament by the end of the week; he noted that several steps remain before the inve»»»

Romania is still not fully prepared for the threat posed by drones, although it has improved its response capabilities, President Nicusor Dan said in an interview with journalist Jim Sciutto for CNN International's "The Brief with Jim Sciutto" broadcast on Tuesday evening.When asked whether Romania»»»

President Nicusor Dan stated on Wednesday, in his address to the UN General Assembly, that social media manipulation is a threat to democracy that does not receive the attention it deserves."It is an honor to address this assembly. And it is a special pleasure to do so in the USA, a country with wh»»»

Romanian President Nicusor Dan advocated on Wednesday for strengthening economic sanctions against Ukraine and for unity in supporting Ukraine, during his address at the 6th summit of the International Crimea Platform - "A Test of Unity, a Call for Action.""Romania's position has not changed since »»»

Romania is open to business and innovation and is a credible and reliable partner, President Nicusor Dan stated on Wednesday in New York, where he presented, among other things, Romania's evolution over the past 37 years."I reaffirm Romania's commitment to the principles of the UN Charter, and thes»»»

The threat posed by the Russian Federation extends beyond Ukraine, with Europe facing hybrid warfare involving cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns, sabotage and disruption of critical infrastructure aimed at undermining public trust in democratic institutions and discouraging support for Ukraine»»»

Romania will continue to promote maritime security and unhindered freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, the Black Sea and elsewhere, as a shared responsibility and a priority for the country, President Nicusor Dan said on Wednesday in his address to the UN General Assembly in New York.The »»»

Housing prices in Bulgaria climbed 15.5% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, according to National Statistical Institute (NSI) data. On a quarterly basis, prices rose by an average of 4.5% compared with the first three months of the year. Plovdiv recorded the strongest increase at 5.8%, fol»»»

This strategic step aims to further strengthen the Institution’s organizational framework The Board of Trustees of the National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) has approved the establishment of two standing committees. The first will focus on rights and non-governmental organisations (NGOs), while »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Cultural Village Foundation Katara will present International Space Week 2026 from October 4 to 7, offering visitors of all ages a chance to explore the wonders of the universe. The four-day event will run daily from 4pm to 7pm at The Planetarium Al-Thuraya, Building 41, in Katara »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) and Honeywell Technologies today signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of an integrated manufacturing and service hub in Qatar’s free zones, advancing local capabilities across mission-critical industries»»»

Doha, Qatar: A QFC delegation has concluded a visit to Beijing and Hong Kong that reflected the growing economic relationship between Qatar and China and supported QFC’s efforts to expand its institutional partnerships and explore new investment opportunities. Led by Chief Executive Officer Mansoor»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Justice, the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) – Qatar Branch, and the Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre (QICDRC) co-organised the third edition of Doha Arbitration Days 2026, held on 20 September at The Plaza Doha, LXR Hotels & Resorts. H»»»

Doha, Qatar: TotalEnergies announced the appointment of Sameh Kokash as Vice President Refining and Chemicals Qatar and Vice President Business Development & AOBO Gas (Assets Operated by Others – Gas), effective September 2026. He will succeed Amir Kabbej, who is moving to a new assignment in Franc»»»

Speeding, tailgating and reckless riding drive rise in crashes nationwide Dubai: Motorcycle accidents across the UAE more than doubled in four years, rising from 605 in 2022 to 1,224 in 2025, according to Ministry of Interior figures. A total of 3,494 motorcycle accidents were recorded nationwide b»»»

New York: The Doha Forum has launched its Future of International Cooperation Report 2026 in New York, calling for renewed efforts to rebuild trust in international institutions and strengthen cooperation amid growing geopolitical tensions. The report, titled “Redefining Global Trust”, was launched»»»

New York, USA: The State of Qatar participated in the joint ministerial meeting between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Ministers of Foreign Affairs and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Thursday, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in »»»

Doha, Qatar: University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) hosted ‘Takreem’ ceremony, honouring its valued stakeholders and recognising their contributions to innovation, research, and community engagement, in line with the University’s applied education mission. Takreem celebrates the stron»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s real estate market recorded substantial activity across sales, mortgage and rental transactions during the week of September 13 to 19, 2026, with property sales reaching QR430.7m, mortgage transactions totaling QR805.42m, and 502 lease contracts registered during the period. Th»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to address the UN General Assembly on Thursday, as international scrutiny of Israel's war on Gaza and occupation of Palestinian territory takes centre stage on the third day of the annual debate. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is also »»»

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump treated Chinese President Xi Jinping to a rare personal airport welcome Wednesday, kicking off a pomp-filled state visit aimed at smoothing superpower tensions on everything from AI and trade to Iran. The summit is expected to be more about spect»»»

New York, USA: The Prime Minister of the Republic of Haiti HE Alix Didier Fils-Aime met Thursday with the Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.»»»

Brother Paul-Adrien preaches from a studio with gamer-like codes. Sister Albertine debunks convent clichés on Instagram. Father Benoît prays with followers on TikTok. As France sees a surge in teen and adult baptisms, a new generation of Catholic influencers is fuelling a quiet religious »»»

It's all about his high holiness here in France. For weeks already, the nation's been abuzz over the upcoming visit of Leo. From Friday evening mass at Notre Dame Cathedral and mass before 600-thousand faithful in Paris to the pilgrimage city of Lourdes and a trip to Metz, hometown of father of Eur»»»

Nagoya, Japan: Kabaddi has its roots in ancient rural communities in South Asia and India is the superpower, but Japan has developed a niche taste for the team contact sport -- thanks to a comic. At a gymnasium on the outskirts of the port city of Nagoya, hosts Japan face another unlikely kabaddi p»»»

Pezeshkian rejects US pressure as diplomacy collides with blockade and disrupted oil flows The US-Iran conflict entered a critical diplomatic and economic phase on Thursday, with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian telling the UN that Tehran would never “bend at the knee” to US pressure, even as Wa»»»

Next presidential election in Kyrgyzstan will be held on January 27, 2027. Parliament has approved a resolution «On Scheduling the Next Presidential Election in the Kyrgyz Republic.» Under the constitutional law «On the Election of the President and Deputies of the Zhogorku Kenesh,» neither the pre»»»

BYD is strengthening its position on the Romanian automotive market after ranking fifth for the second consecutive month in passenger car registrations. In August 2026, the new energy vehicle manufacturer recorded 653 EV and PHEV registrations, corresponding to a market share of 6.84%, according to»»»

Residents of the Tamchy Special Financial and Investment Territory (SFIT) may be granted a virtually tax-free regime. The relevant amendments have been submitted to the Zhogorku Kenesh as part of proposed changes to Kyrgyzstan’s tax legislation. Individuals earning income in Tamchy SFIT, including »»»

Doha, Qatar: Sri Lanka and Qatar enjoy a “very smooth” relationship with Colombo keen to take bilateral ties to the next level by expanding cooperation beyond foreign employment into investment, development assistance, maritime and aviation connectivity and energy security, Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minis»»»

BYD is strengthening its position on the Romanian automotive market after ranking fifth for the second consecutive month in registrations of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. In August 2026, the new energy vehicle manufacturer recorded 653 EV and PHEV registrations, corresponding to a market sh»»»

A package of amendments to Kyrgyzstan’s tax legislation has been submitted to the Zhogorku Kenesh for consideration. A key measure involves exempting garment and textile enterprises, as well as sellers operating on e-commerce platforms within EAEU countries, from paying the unified tax. The bill al»»»

Time to loosen those purse strings as prices have dropped by at least Dh10 since Monday Dubai: If you are looking to buy gold today in the UAE, you may be willing to loosen those purse strings as prices have dropped by at least Dh10 since the start of the week. Globally gold is reacting to resurgen»»»

Fireworks, fine dining and Katy Perry light up Dubai’s New Year’s Eve Dubai: Katy Perry is set to headline Atlantis, The Palm’s New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner on December 31, bringing her global pop hits to Dubai for a star-studded countdown to 2027. The Grammy-nominated singer will perform outdoors un»»»

Low-turnout vote hands PAM narrow lead amid youth anger over inequality Morocco's centre-right Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), which is part of the kingdom's ruling coalition, came out ahead in Wednesday's parliamentary election after winning 97 out of 395 seats, according to provisional re»»»

Border region sees renewed Islamic State-linked unrest amid ongoing conflict Several soldiers in Niger's army were killed on Wednesday in fighting with "heavily armed" men near the Malian border, an area plagued by jihadist violence, according to the west African country's defence ministry. While t»»»

Doha, Qatar: The sixth session of the Conference of the States Parties to the Arab Anti-Corruption Convention concluded in Doha yesterday, with participating countries adopting a series of decisions aimed at strengthening Arab cooperation in preventing corruption, enhancing transparency and improvi»»»

Kyrgyz street artist Viktor Tsoy has created three murals in three European countries — the Netherlands, Poland and Germany, Basicolors art group reported. Photo Basicolors. Mural in the Netherlands The first stop on the artist’s tour was the Dutch city of Weert, where he painted a mural with the s»»»

Native of Kyrgyzstan Valentina Shevchenko plans to reclaim the UFC championship belt after recovering from an injury. The former UFC women’s flyweight champion confirmed that an old injury was the reason she withdrew from her next fight. «I had an old injury — a partial tear of the shoulder ligamen»»»