Damascus, Sept. 4 (SANA) The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority, under the Ministry of Economy and Industry, is working to reshape the local business environment by moving beyond traditional service roles toward building an integrated economic system that ensures the sustainability »»»

Hungary will extend its state of crisis caused by mass migration until the end of 2026, Prime Minister Péter Magyar has announced, insisting that his government will not loosen the country’s legal framework against illegal migration. The Tisza government has decided to extend the measure, which was»»»

The CEO of the company that publishes the newspaper Mandiner has been dismissed on instructions by the finance minister, Prime Minister Péter Magyar said on Facebook on Friday. “Starting from today, all funding for this lying propaganda newspaper will be stopped,” Magyar added. Finance Minister And»»»

Three Ukrainian military intelligence officers were wounded in a shootout between the SBU security service and HUR military intelligence in Kyiv, their lawyer said, on September 2. The shooting happened overnight in the Dniprovskyi district of the capital, during what the SBU called urgent investi»»»

India’s high level diplomatic outreach to Ukraine has contrasted sharply with its low level representation at Russia’s Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, with the two engagements taking place over overlapping dates between September 2-4 2026. While India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar»»»

Wildfires ripped across northeastern Algeria in late August. Photos and videos showing the mass burial of several dozen people have raised questions about the real death toll of the fires as Algerian authorities haven’t shared new numbers since August 26. A number of Moroccan social media accounts »»»

Bulgarian President Iliana Yotova said the conflict in Ukraine has no military solution and must end as soon as possible, calling for diplomacy and negotiations and describing an end to the war as a responsibility shared by every European Union member state. Yotova made the remarks during a meeting»»»

The far-right German political party Alternative for Germany could win a historical victory in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt in key elections this Sunday. The party’s agenda is more radical than ever and inspired by the proposals of an influential ideologist in the region: Hans-Thomas Tillschn»»»

DUBLIN - Serbian Minister of European Integration Nemanja Starovic said on Friday Serbia remained firmly committed to EU membership but that the credibility of the enlargement policy depended on the principle of merit and a clear link between implemented reforms and progress in the accession proces»»»

The Bulgarian government is seeking to resolve the long-running dispute over Sunny Beach by transferring the resort's infrastructure to the municipality and the Water and Sewerage Company, Regional Minister Ivan Shishkov said. Shishkov argued that the current situation surrounding Sunny Beach AD ha»»»

The former assets of international companies that either exited the country or were nationalised in Russia after the full-scale military invasion of Ukraine struggle to grow, despite being picked up at massive discounts by new owners, a study by The Bell shows. As closely followed by IntelliNews, a»»»

Poland urged tougher EU visa restrictions for Russians following suspected sabotage attacks, Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said on September 3. European governments are concerned that Moscow is using covert attacks to undermine support for Ukraine and test the EU's readiness to response. As Ru»»»

Hungary Airlines is reshaping its cargo fleet, with one Airbus A330 set to leave the airline’s operation while a Boeing 777 freighter has joined its rapidly expanding network. The carrier is also preparing to launch live-animal and temperature-sensitive cargo services later this year. Airbus A330 t»»»

BusinessAfricaHow can African retailers compete with Shein and Temu?Antonio CascaisShein and Temu are expanding across Africa with low prices and vast product ranges. Businesses and unions warn the growth could come at a cost for local jobs. https://p.dw.com/p/5LQR9Shein and Temu have gained a sign»»»

Volkswagen's sweeping restructuring announced Thursday underlines the force of the China shock hitting Germany's economy as the world's biggest car market, short years ago a major profit center, rapidly becomes a major competitive challenge. The stiff headwinds from China facing Germany's largest c»»»

From Gaza to Sudan, UAE humanitarian efforts increasingly focus on long-term recovery The UAE will tomorrow mark the International Day of Charity, a global occasion that highlights the country’s deeply rooted culture of giving and the evolution of its charitable and humanitarian efforts from respon»»»

Israel’s seizure of UN facilities in occupied East Jerusalem amounts to “highway robbery,” Palestinian-American journalist Daoud Kuttab told RT. His comments come amid an escalating dispute over facilities belonging to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, the UNRWA. Israeli security forces seize»»»

“Delighted to attend as a keynote speaker at the Hellenic Capital Market Commission Symposium 2026 in Athens on September 9, an important forum bringing together regulators, policymakers and market leaders to discuss the future of European capital markets. I will contribute to the session dedicated»»»

Children pay tribute to ‘superhero’ dad as family carries his conservation mission forward Twenty years after the sudden death of Steve Irwin stunned millions around the world, his daughter Bindi has remembered the man behind the exuberant Crocodile Hunter persona simply as her family’s “superhero”»»»

The farm produces about seven bottles of donkey milk a week, all distributed for free Beirut: If there were hotel stars for donkeys, Hussein Amhaz’s farm in eastern Lebanon might have a strong claim to five. His 24 donkeys have their own care team, special food, regular cleaning and a veterinarian »»»

Confronted by an intransigent Iranian government that has refused to back down in the face of a massive military campaign, President Donald Trump appears to have settled on a dual-prong approach that combines economic pressure with the potential of a devastating escalation in force. Having launched»»»

From Gaza to Sudan, UAE humanitarian efforts increasingly focus on long-term recovery The UAE will tomorrow mark the International Day of Charity, a global occasion that highlights the country’s deeply rooted culture of giving and the evolution of its charitable and humanitarian efforts from respon»»»

The programme of Prime Minister Rumen Radev's Government is an electoral rather than a governing platform, Democrats for Strong Bulgaria (DSB) said in a position circulated by the party's press office on Friday. According to DSB, the programme envisages widespread centralization, lacks specifics on»»»

Hormuz remains subdued as US tightens pressure on Iran; UAE flights face disruption The US-Iran conflict remained tense on Friday, with Washington keeping military, economic and covert options open against Tehran while maritime security risks around the Strait of Hormuz remained severe. South Korea»»»

Marinela Panait has been appointed, with effect from 1 September 2026, as CEO of Pasteur Filiala Filipești, the company responsible for the Farmavet Group’s production of medicines and veterinary products. In her new role, she will also manage FNC Nutriție Pietroiu, a company fully owned by Pasteur»»»

Network International says one integration can help UAE merchants expand across Gulf Dubai: UAE businesses looking to expand across the Gulf will be able to accept payments in multiple GCC markets through a single integration under a new regional payments service launched by Network International. »»»

ANG | Forbes Global Properties Romania is entering a new stage of development with the launch of four specialized business lines – Retail, Office, Land and Logistics – further strengthening its position as an integrated real estate advisory platform in Romania. The expansion reflects ANG’s strategy»»»

The Radev cabinet's programme for governance of Bulgaria until 2030 does not provide for the necessary level of consumption as a key driver of growth, said Plamen Dimitrov, President of the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB), at a press conference on Friday, presenting CI»»»

The ruling Progressive Bulgaria coalition appears divided over the results of its flagship food-price initiative, “Care Basket,” with Agriculture Minister Plamen Abrovski calling the program an “absolute success” while parliamentary Agriculture Committee Chairman Yavor Gechev says it has fallen sho»»»

Infrastructure in the Sunny Beach resort currently managed by Sunny Beach AD should be transferred to Nessebar Municipality and the Burgas water and sewerage utility, Regional Development and Public Works Minister Ivan Shishkov told journalists after meeting tourism industry representatives in Ness»»»

European gas storage is emptier heading into September than it was during the 2022 crisis, and prices have doubled, but at about €74/MWh they are still a fifth of the last crisis year's peak. The shortages are pushing prices up but apart from the weather, another big unknown is the impact of the c»»»

Taiwanese electronics maker Liteon Technology (2301.TW) will acquire about a 25% stake in Warsaw-based DCX Liquid Cooling Systems for approximately $176mn, as it seeks to strengthen its position in infrastructure supporting the rapidly expanding artificial intelligence data centre market. AI a»»»

Germany has formally accused Russia of putting an explosive drone on the tarmac at Leipzig airport, and the European Commission has promised a clear response. The drone was found inside the secured area of Leipzig/Halle airport on the night of August 4, beside a Ukrainian Antonov Airlines cargo air»»»

Ukrainian business sentiment weakened in August as Russian strikes, disruptions to logistics and a blockade of seaports weighed on companies' expectations, while only the construction sector remained cautiously optimistic, the National Bank of Ukraine said on September 1, reported Ukraine Business »»»

Unlike regular consumers, fans maintain interest in their favorite TV shows, movies, artists, creators, or franchises even between releases and seasons, and media companies and streaming providers are increasingly investing in personalized experiences and AI-powered tools to turn users into active »»»

The US newspaper The Wall Street Journal published a report highlighting aspects of the economic crisis hitting the Gulf due to the U.S.–Iran war, to the extent that leaders consider 2026 to be completely written off, according to the paper. Meanwhile, business figures state that returning to norma»»»

A regular meeting on ensuring the supply of the population and economy of Kyrgyzstan with fuel and lubricants was held at Intymak Ordo. The meeting was chaired by Erlist Akunbekov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers. Deputy heads of the Ministry of Energy and ABank, as well as representati»»»

MP Ihab Hamadeh of Hezbollah noted Friday that "there is still ambiguity surrounding the reality of Israel's control over the Ali al-Taher hill," in the first comment from the Iran-backed group regarding Israel’s overnight announcement. "How can the Israeli enemy claim to control the Ali al-Taher h»»»

STRELNA, Russia (Sputnik) - A risk of large-scale conflict in Eurasia is real and causes the most serious concerns, Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Director Sergei Naryshkin said on Friday. "The risk of a large-scale conflict throughout Eurasia is quite real. And this causes the most ser»»»

Growing interest in the production and storage of green energy The company has installed over 4,000 photovoltaic systems for residential customers, bringing the total to 8,900 by the end of last year. At the same time, it recorded an increase in the number of installations fitted with storage batte»»»

Albania’s High Prosecutorial Council (KLP) has postponed its latest meeting after members failed to reach the required quorum. The council is expected to use the period ahead to address the extension of the deadline for candidates to submit their asset declaration forms to the High Inspectorate of »»»

New York, Sept. 4 (SANA) UN officials and Security Council members welcomed Syria’s growing cooperation with the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), citing significant progress toward eliminating the remnants of the chemical weapons program developed under the deposed regim»»»

Vendors from the old Osh market will soon be relocated to a new commercial complex, Kanybek Tumanbaev, head of the Presidential Affairs Department, announced during a site inspection. According to Tumanbaev, construction of the new market is approximately 90 percent complete. All trading stalls mus»»»

Russian customs officers have dismantled a channel for smuggling synthetic drugs to Kyrgyzstan. More than 3 kilograms of a prohibited substance, with an estimated black-market value of over 15 million rubles, were seized from illegal circulation, TASS reports. According to the report, during an ope»»»

The extra service takes Air Arabia’s Sharjah-Bangkok flights to 28 a week from October 25 Sharjah: UAE travellers heading to Thailand will have more flight options from Sharjah this winter, with Air Arabia adding a fourth daily non-stop service to Bangkok from October 25. Sign up for our daily busi»»»

Two senior party officials resign following undercover investigation Birmingham: British hard-right leader Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party gathered for its annual conference on Friday engulfed by a fresh scandal over allegations it flouted donations rules. The Brexit figurehead was hoping to use the»»»

The Soviet Union's role in helping Africa break free from colonial dependence is still remembered across the continent, according to Jose Fernando Sambu, who heads the Africa division of the International Congress for Cooperation with Government Bodies and Diplomatic Missions of African Countries. »»»

A worker at Hungary’s National Ambulance Service headquarters has died after falling from the building’s seventh floor in Budapest. Police say there is currently no suspicion of foul play, while the circumstances of the fatal incident are being investigated. A tragic incident occurred at the headqu»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic congratulated Italian PM Giorgia Meloni on the historic achievement of her cabinet, which has become the longest-serving government in modern Italian history. "In today’s world, full of uncertainty and complex global challenges, this remarkable achievem»»»

No single issue dominates Friday's media. POLITICS Marchella Abrasheva, Regional Managing Director of Kantar BBSS, shared her insights on Bulgarian National Radio regarding the upcoming October 25 presidential election. She describes the vote as a majoritarian choice where citizens will decide betw»»»