Damascus, June 25 (SANA) Syrian officials and German development agencies met in Damascus on Wednesday to discuss aligning future development cooperation with Syria’s recovery priorities, focusing on infrastructure rehabilitation, public services and institutional capacity building. The consultatio»»»

The Romanian state has expressed its intention to exercise, through the National Administration of State Reserves and Special Issues (ANRSPS), its legal right of first refusal for the natural gas from the Neptun Deep offshore project in the Black Sea that Hungary is seeking to purchase. As a ...»»»

Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5, followed by about 20 aftershocks, were reported by Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez Key information:The most affected areas include Venezuela's capital Caracas, as well as the states of Miranda, La Guaira, Aragua, Carabobo, and FalconInfrastruct»»»

ST. PETERSBURG (Sputnik) - Russia is waiting for Armenia to make a decision on the country's participation in the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), either it stays or prefers a different scenario, Russian Permanent Representative to the CSTO Viktor Vasilyev told Sputnik. "To make a de»»»

Energy prices in Europe are too high and, in Romania, they are even higher when measured against purchasing power, President of the Federation of the Association of Utility Companies in Romania (ACUE) and E.ON CEO Volker Raffel told an industry event on Thursday."Energy prices in Europe are too hig»»»

Authorities are seeking solutions to strike a balance between energy security in fuel supply and maintaining control mechanisms that keep prices affordable for the population and industry, Secretary of State with the Ministry of Energy Cristian Busoi said on last Thursday.'We are also assessing the»»»

The government approved on Thursday the launch of negotiations and the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Serbia to facilitate the exchange of information on the Djerdap 3 pumped-storage hydropower project, with Romania set to support its development under conditions that reflect the int»»»

OMV Petrom has commissioned a new aromatics production unit at its Petrobrazi refinery following an investment of approximately 140 million euros, the company informed on Monday."We are expanding our processing capacity for products that can be used as feedstock in the petrochemical industry, there»»»

Ukrainian amputees affected by the war are receiving custom-made prosthetic limbs in Budapest in as little as 24 hours thanks to a major international humanitarian initiative that combines Saudi funding, Hungarian expertise and volunteer medical teams. The programme, launched by Saudi Arabia’s King»»»

When oil prices fall while fuel prices rise, Romania becomes a unique case in Europe due to a government measure that was presented as a consumer protection tool, according to an analysis published on Tuesday by Dumitru Chisalita, President of the Intelligent Energy Association (AEI).'Recently, Pet»»»

Romania will certainly be the largest natural gas producer in the European Union (EU), but this also comes with very significant obligations, said Ionut-Sorin Banciu, Vice-President of the National Authority for Mining, Petroleum and Geological Storage of Carbon Dioxide (ANRMPSG), on Tuesday at a s»»»

Electrica has signed an EPC contract for the development of the "Satu Mare 3" photovoltaic project, with an installed capacity of approximately 62.5 MWp, the contract value being approximately 27.9 million euros, excluding VAT, the company informs in a press release."Electrica announces the complet»»»

Electrica Energy Company was designated the winner of the public tender for the cogeneration project in Craiova, the company informed in a report submitted to the Bucharest Stock Exchange."Electrica informs investors and shareholders that it was designated the winner of the public tender procedure »»»

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Democratic Bulgaria insists that the Finance Minister withdraw the proposed draft budget and revise it, MP Ivaylo Mirchev told reporters in Parliament on Thursday. The party is calling for a budget deficit of no more than 3% and no additional spending. “This budget lacks any meaningful reforms, and»»»

Trump told NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Wednesday he was disappointed that alliance members did not back the US military campaign against Iran, saying Washington had "demolished" Iran without needing assistance. Rutte defended allies, noting that 4,000-5,000 US aircraft operated from bases »»»

Doha, Qatar: Faculty, researchers, students, and academic leaders from Northwestern University in Qatar joined communication scholars from around the world at the 76th Annual International Communication Association (ICA) Conference, held recently in Cape Town, South Africa. Centred on the theme, “C»»»

Dubai: Air India Express will launch direct flights connecting Guwahati with Dubai and Abu Dhabi from August 2026, becoming the first airline to directly connect Northeast India with West Asia. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Guwahati-Dubai service will begin on Au»»»

Bulgaria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has rejected claims that it was responsible for distributing a diplomatic note connected to a private visit by members of North Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski’s family to Bulgaria. Further reading: North Macedonia Demands Apology from Bulgaria ov»»»

JAKARTA (Sputnik) - Indonesia is ready to increase its purchases of Russian oil, with a supply agreement already signed, Indonesian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia said on Thursday. "As for the volumes, they can be increased. I still need to review the details of the agree»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The administration of US President Donald Trump has requested $87.6 billion in additional funding from Congress, including for needs related to the operation against Iran, according to the official letter from Director of the White House Office of Management and Budget to US Hous»»»

Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, warned on Thursday against attempts to impose new geopolitical realities on GCC countries through a treacherous aggression, saying such actions would undermine, rather than promote, long-term regional stability. In a post on X, Gar»»»

Dubai: The GCC is set for another weekend of contrasting summer weather, with the UAE expecting showers and slightly cooler conditions, while Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar brace for scorching temperatures, blowing dust and rough seas, according to national meteorological authorities. The UAE will »»»

Turkey’s Erdogan administration is engaged in a dual-track campaign of meticulous aesthetic curation and intensive domestic policing in preparation for Ankara’s hosting of the upcoming 2026 Nato Summit, an occasion set to feature the participation of US President Donald Trump, local media reports s»»»

The chairman of the Bulgarian Association of Restaurants, Richard Alibegov, said on Bulgarian TV that a targeted negative campaign is being conducted against Bulgaria’s Black Sea resorts, arguing that it does not reflect the actual situation on the ground. He stressed that tourist numbers in June a»»»

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev defended the government’s position on Bulgaria’s public finances, arguing that the country’s placement under the European Union’s excessive deficit procedure should not be viewed as an extraordinary or alarming development. Responding to a ques»»»

Turkey’s Erdogan administration is engaged in a dual-track campaign of meticulous aesthetic curation and intensive domestic policing in preparation for Ankara’s hosting of the upcoming 2026 Nato Summit, an occasion set to feature the participation of US President Donald Trump, local media reports s»»»

This year’s St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), Russia’s premier investment conference, was considered a flop as few international companies bothered to make the trip. However, thousands of delegates flocked to the northern capital from the Global South as the third stage of Russian»»»

Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar has announced that the inaugural edition of IRONMAN 70.3 Doha triathlon will take place from March 18 to 20, 2027 at Old Doha Port, marking another milestone in Qatar’s growing international sports events calendar and further reinforcing the country’s position as a leading »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar University (QU) announces its new minimum admission requirements for undergraduate programmes, setting the minimum high school average at 75 percent, with the changes set to take effect starting in the Fall 2027 semester. Under the updated requirements, the minimum admission aver»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar participated in the 28th meeting of Their Excellencies the Undersecretaries of the Ministries of Justice in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, held at the GCC General Secretariat headquarters in Riyadh. The Qatari delegation to the meeting was headed by Un»»»

Dubai: Dubai has reached its highest position ever in the Global Financial Centres Index after another year of strong expansion in the Dubai International Financial Centre, where the number of regulated firms crossed the 1,000 mark for the first time. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheq»»»

Dubai: Philippine authorities say they have prevented a potential school attack in Leyte after an online threat was flagged to officials, triggering a rapid security response involving law enforcement agencies. Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said Philippine Senator Bam Aquino alerted him around »»»

CAIRO — Elsewedy Electric will invest more than $200 million in three strategic industrial projects in Egypt aimed at expanding domestic production of copper and aluminium products, strengthening industrial supply chains and increasing export-oriented manufacturing as global demand for critical ind»»»

Doha, Qatar: Lulu Hypermarket has marked a major milestone in Qatar as its Happiness Loyalty Programme surpassed 1 million members, reflecting the strong trust and loyalty of its customers. The milestone was celebrated in the presence of President of the Central Municipal Council Mohammed bin Ali A»»»

Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine ,a member of Qatar Foundation, is expanding its investment in healthcare workforce development through the introduction of its Medical Observership Programme and the continued success of its Future Doctor Programme. Both programmes have been developed to create education»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s Candidate Training Center has graduated the 15th cohort of its Military Science Diploma programme for university graduates during a ceremony held under the patronage of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs H E Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan A»»»

Doha: The Qatar Lounge, presented by Qatar Sports Investments, and QC+, in partnership with Qatar Airways, concluded its presence at Art Basel in Basel this week, engaging international collectors, galleries, artists, and cultural stakeholders around Qatar’s expanding arts ecosystem and the forthco»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar will host the Building Information Modeling (BIM) Summit 2026 on October 4, bringing together engineers, policymakers, industry experts and representatives from government, private sector and academic institutions. Organised by the Qatar Society of Engineers, the event comes amid»»»

Rabat: Qatar Postal Services Company (Qatar Post) has outlined its vision for the future of postal services amid the rapid shift towards e-commerce during the Third Arab Postal Leaders Forum in Rabat, Morocco. The two-day forum, held under the theme “Transforming Postal Supply Chains and Digital Tr»»»

Romanian and Japanese companies have expressed interest in developing long-term trade and investment partnerships and expanding cooperation in sectors with high growth and innovation potential, according to a press release sent by the Bucharest Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIB) on Wednesday.T»»»

The average total income per household in Romania stood at 9,399 lei in 2025, up 13.6% compared with the previous year, while expenditure reached 8,037 lei (85.5% of income), an increase of 1,024 lei compared with 2024, with only 0.6% of total spending directed towards education, according to the N»»»

Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into Romania rebounded to EUR 8.1 billion in 2025, with the number of announced projects rising by 16%, placing the country 11th in Europe by project numbers and 12th by jobs created, even as FDI projects across Europe declined by 7%, according to the EY Attr»»»

Romania does not deserve to suddenly lose billions of euros in financing or funding, as it risked doing last summer, and Romanians, despite the division being fuelled today from all directions, need these funds and this place in the world as they need air, interim Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare »»»

Romania's public debt is estimated at 61.6% of GDP in 2026, will rise to 63.4% of GDP in 2027 and is projected to reach around 90% of GDP in 2036, according to the Convergence Report for 2026, published on Wednesday by the European Commission."The public debt-to-GDP ratio increased from 54.8% in 20»»»

President Nicusor Dan declared on Wednesday that the parties have assumed that they will come to Cotroceni with the conditions they have to support a minority government, and that on Thursday they will discuss these aspects among themselves, and on Friday they will present their conclusions to the »»»

Acting Defence Minister Radu Miruta, a member of the Save Romania Union's National Bureau, says his party is proposing a rotation in government between a minority cabinet made up of the National Liberal Party (PNL), the Save Romania Union (USR) and the Hungarian Democratic Union of Romania (UDMR), »»»

Spokesperson for the Hungarian Democratic Union of Romania (UDMR) Csoma Botond, leader of the party's MPs, says that the option of a political agreement is taking shape, an option that should exist, in his opinion, even in the case of a minority government."I cannot tell you at this moment how we w»»»

The National Standing Bureau (BPN) of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) decided on Wednesday, unanimously, that the party will assume government responsibility, with Social Democratic Party leader Sorin Grindeanu as prime minister nominee."Romania is in an extremely complicated situation. The econo»»»