Conservation and restoration work has started on the Shipka Monument to Freedom, the Director of the Shipka-Buzludzha National Park-Museum, Chavdar Angelov, told BTA on Thursday. The monument will be closed to visitors until completion of the work. The construction and installation works are to be »»»

Beijing, China: Authorities closed schools and suspended ferry routes in eastern China's Fujian province on Thursday, after forecasters warned of heavy rain brought about by Typhoon Saudel. Extreme weather has wreaked havoc in parts of China during the past few months, with a slew of typhoons bring»»»

The Ministry of Energy offers 108.8 million euro in state aid for seven energy efficiency projects in industry. Thus, the Ministry of Energy announces the completion of the evaluation and selection process of the projects submitted within the call based on a competitive bidding procedure “Support f»»»

The Palas CHP in Constanta and the Hydrocarbon CHP in Arad are connected to the National Energy System as of Friday, announced interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan. “Transelectrica and Retele Electrice România issued today the acceptance and notification of the power-on for two important projects fi»»»

In the first semester of the current year (H1) 2026, at the Electrica Group level, EBITDA recorded an increase of 7.7%, respectively of 76.9 million RON, reaching a value of 1,079.6 million RON, compared to the value of 1,002.7 million RON achieved in the first semester of 2025. The increase in EBI»»»

OMV Petrom is expanding its green-hydrogen production capacity at the Petrobrazi refinery to 55 MW with the delivery of a second 35 MW electrolyser, the company announced on Friday."Reaching a 55 MW green-hydrogen production capacity at Petrobrazi is an important step for our refinery. The green hy»»»

Interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said on Friday that postponing the closure of the lignite-fired power plants in Turceni and Craiova could lead to the loss of up to 100 million euros from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR).This would be added to the loss of 700 million euros in Eur»»»

Interim Minister of Economy, Digitalisation, Entrepreneurship and Tourism Irineu Darau says that Petrotel Lukoil's insolvency is "a crossroads" which, over time, may lead to many different solutions, but acknowledges that it could also lead to negative scenarios."I also believe that, in certain sit»»»

The Government on Friday extended until September 30 the period during which electricity market safety measures may be applied.According to a press release, at an extraordinary meeting the Government approved extending until September 30 the period during which National Power Grid Company Transelec»»»

Romania’s Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant is unlikely to resume operations before September 10, as authorities continue to monitor water levels on the Danube, which are critical for the safe and stable operation of the facility. Cristian Busoi, a Secretary of State at the Ministry of Energy, said tha»»»

The summer of 2026 exposed vulnerabilities in Romania's energy system as rapidly expanding renewable capacity outpaced investment in storage, grid infrastructure and flexibility, according to an analysis released on Wednesday by economic consultancy Frames.The problem is not a long-term shortage of»»»

Lebanon's central bank said Wednesday that an outside firm had begun a forensic audit into past transactions linked to its foreign assets, scrutinizing them for evidence of graft in the wake of the country's economic collapse. The move is part of measures the institution has taken to improve oversi»»»

Burnham and Macron seek closer post-Brexit ties on migration and Ukraine After admiring France's fabled Bayeux Tapestry loaned for a London exhibition, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and French President Emmanuel Macron will hold their first talks Thursday, with migrant boats and Ukraine high on th»»»

Washington, USA: Google launched Google Pics, a new AI-powered design tool that lets you create posters, flyers, presentations, and social media graphics using simple prompts instead of traditional editing tools. Built into Google Workspace and powered by Gemini and Google’s Nano Banana image gener»»»

Thursday is expected to bring a series of major political developments in Albania, with anti-government protesters set to gather outside the Ministry of Education at around 10 a.m., while members of the ruling Socialist Party convene at the Palace of Brigades in Tirana, where Prime Minister Edi Ram»»»

High-tech manufacturing facility major milestone in company's Middle East expansion plans JK Cement has strengthened its regional footprint with the establishment of its new subsidiary, JK DryChem Industries LLC, in the Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ). Driven by the strategic vision of JK Ceme»»»

Ordo competitions continue in Kyrchyn as part of the 6th World Nomad Games. At least 115 athletes from 13 countries are competing for the title in this national game, which aims to promote nomadic heritage on the global stage. Day 1 results: Kyrgyzstan 66:3 Czech Republic; Kazakhstan 24:0 Malaysia;»»»

Manila coordinates repatriation of surviving crew, remains after deadly security incident Dubai: The Philippines has assured the families of two Filipino seafarers killed in a security incident in the Strait of Hormuz that the government will provide immediate assistance and ensure they receive all»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran urges UN Security Council to Condemn Deadly US Attack on Wedding Ceremony 03-09-2026 09:58 AM Iran has called on the UN Security Counc»»»

Artur Shadybekov has been appointed judge of the Moskovsky District Court of Chui region for a five-year term. He took the oath of office today and officially assumed his duties. Artur Shadybekov was appointed to the position in accordance with presidential decrees on the appointment of local court»»»

Construction of a scientific center for infectious disease research has begun in Kyrgyzstan, the Ministry of Health reported. According to the ministry, Health Minister Damir Osmonov took part in the construction launch ceremony, while Anna Popova, head of the Federal Service for the Oversight of C»»»

Several storms, including Hurricane Lowell and Hurricane Karina, moved through the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, fuelled by a historically strong El Nino that has already been linked to extreme weather around the globe and is expected to persist through to February.  Two powerful hurri»»»

Kuwait's army said Thursday it was intercepting a missile and drone attack from Iran as Tehran targeted US allies in the Middle East. Iran launched strikes on US bases in Kuwait, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region after extensive US bombardment thi»»»

Viral singalong shows lighter side of Thai-Singapore ties amid serious summit agenda Diplomacy took an unexpected turn toward karaoke this week when Thailand’s prime minister grabbed a microphone and Singapore’s prime minister picked up a guitar. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul sang The Bea»»»

Kathmandu, Nepal: Desperate families of missing foreigners were clinging to hope as they combed hospitals and morgues in search of clues, a week after catastrophic floods tore through Nepal's Himalayan border region. Outside Kathmandu's tourist police headquarters, Sanjeev Rai was trapped in agonis»»»

Ukraine urged the UN aviation agency to call for a full ban on flights through Russian airspace after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned it was becoming unsafe. Kyiv plans increased retaliation against intensified Russian strikes but would target only military facilities, Zelensky said, citing gro»»»

Romania's industrial producer prices rose 0.7% in July compared with June and were 8.8% higher year-on-year, according to data released on Wednesday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).On the domestic market, industrial producer prices increased 0.42% month-on-month and 8.47% compared wit»»»

Romania and the United Kingdom aim to deepen cooperation in areas such as information technology, data centres and cyber infrastructure, and an event dedicated to these sectors will be held on 12 November at the Consulate General of Romania in Birmingham, the Bucharest Chamber of Commerce and Indus»»»

Tourism to Latin America is, to Romania, an untapped market, and naval services are opportunities for collaboration, according to Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania (CCIR) Mihai Daraban, who on Wednesday welcomed Panama's ambassador in Bucharest Javier Enrique Caraballo Sal»»»

Over half of the Romanians, 51% respectively of the interviewees use currently weekly or even more often the internet banking or mobile banking services and 54% say they have heard about RoPay, the Romanian service for payments or transfers, according to a survey made by FinZoom at the request of C»»»

The Alliance for the Union of Romanians will not vote to install a government of which it is not a part, the party's leader, George Simion, warned on Wednesday."It has been 120 days since Romania has lacked a stable government?an unprecedented situation. The Romanian Constitution outlines the mecha»»»

The Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) announced on Wednesday evening that it has filed a complaint with the National Anti-Corruption Directorate (DNA) regarding possible irregularities in the preparation, selection of economic operators, negotiation, awarding, financing and execution of pro»»»

Acting Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan held a phone conversation on Wednesday with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Lithuania, Mindaugas Sinkevicius, focusing on bilateral relations, security and defence cooperation, and key European issues relevant to both countries.According to a Government stat»»»

President Nicusor Dan on Wednesday congratulated Ulle Madise on being elected president of Estonia, saying that Romania and the Baltic country are close partners and share a common responsibility for the security of their region."Congratulations, Ulle Madise, on your election as President of Estoni»»»

President Nicusor Dan will welcome on Thursday European Council President Antonio Costa at the Cotroceni Palace, with the two leaders set to first meet in the Hall of Honour, the Presidential Administration informed.The two leaders will hold one-on-one talks, followed by official discussions, and w»»»

The Russian ambassador in Bucharest will be summoned at the Romanian Foreign Ministry following Russia's drone attack of Leipzig airport, Romania's Foreign Minister Oana Toiu said on Wednesday in a social media post." We have decided to summon the Russian Ambassador to Bucharest to the Romanian MFA»»»

Geneva: El Nino is set to become "very strong" in the months ahead, with the weather phenomenon near certain to persist through to February, the United Nations' climate agency warned Thursday. The World Meteorological Organization said El Nino would peak towards the end of this year -- though its k»»»

Arab Finance: Egypt plans to develop 14 tourist centers along the Red Sea coast as part of an integrated strategic plan to maximize the area’s investment potential, Mostafa Abdel Wahab, CEO of the General Authority for Tourism Development, said. During a meeting with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly»»»

Singapore: Oil prices edged lower on Thursday as investors weighed the uncertainty of renewed military strikes between the US and Iran. Brent crude futures fell 43 cents, or 0.45%, to $95.20 ‌a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were down 24 cents, or 0.26%, at $90.77. Brent a»»»

The congestion is affecting traffic heading towards Abu Dhabi Dubai: A traffic jam has been reported on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road following an accident opposite Global Village, Dubai Police said in a post on X. The congestion is affecting traffic heading towards Abu Dhabi. Motorists have been »»»

An unusual art installation has appeared in Kyrchyn Gorge as part of the VI World Nomad Games. Craftsmen created an image of a snow leopard using about 3,000 alchiks (knucklebones). The artists used traditional game pieces known as alchiks, which have long been part of nomadic culture and tradition»»»

The Bulgarian Air Force (BAF) has eight pilots trained to fly F-16 fighter jets, their number will rise to 11 by the end of the year and to 15 by April 2027, BAF Commander Major General Nikolay Rusev said in an interview with Bulgarian National Television here on Thursday. The F-16s are flying acti»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar SC will look to bounce back from their heavy defeat to Al Sadd when they take on Al Ahli in the opening match of Week 3 of the Qatar Stars League season at Al Thumama Stadium today. The Kings suffered a 6-2 loss to Al Sadd in the previous round after opening their campaign with a»»»

Sheikh Mohamed and Trump discussed various aspects of cooperation between the UAE and US UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from President of the United States Donald Trump. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply cli»»»

A statement by the SCO Council of Heads of State on supporting and strengthening the institution of the family, signed following the anniversary summit in Bishkek on September 1, has been published on the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation website. According to the document, the countries view the s»»»

Maksat Asanaliev has been appointed Chairman of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS). The corresponding decree was signed by President Sadyr Japarov. On September 2, the Zhogorku Kenesh unanimously approved Maksat Asanaliev’s dismissal from the post of Prosecutor General a»»»

Budapest is set for major traffic restrictions this weekend as the 41st Wizz Air Budapest Half Marathon takes place on Sunday, 6 September. Temporary closures will affect seven districts and several major roads, including sections of four bridges: the Árpád Bridge, Margaret Bridge, Liberty Bridge a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Faisal Holding, one of the largest and most diversified private sector groups in Qatar and the region, has entered a strategic partnership with BKN301, a leading financial technology provider, to launch a new venture “AFH FINTEQ FOR TRADING and SERVICES” focused on advancing FinTech»»»

Washington, United States: New US tariffs of up to 100 percent took effect Thursday on drones and certain components, as Washington pushes to lower its import reliance in an industry that China dominates. US President Donald Trump signed an order setting out the duties in August, as the White House»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a leading onshore financial and business center, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AlRayan Bank, one of Qatar’s leading Islamic banks, to enhance banking access for QFC firms and collaborate on strengthening Islamic finance and capital market»»»