Romgaz's second bond issue is an integral part of the company's strategy to primarily finance the Neptun Deep project, Razvan Popescu, CEO of Romgaz, said on Monday at a press conference."This second bond issue for Romgaz is an integrated component of our strategy to finance mainly the Neptun Deep »»»

Fitch Ratings has affirmed the IDR (Long-Term Issuer Default Rating) at 'BBB-', with a negative outlook, granted to Nuclearelectrica, the company announced in a release issued to the Bucharest Stock Exchange on Thursday."The affirmation reflects the company's unchanged standalone credit profile (SC»»»

Romania produced more than 2.07 million tonnes of oil equivalent of crude oil in the first ten months of this year, down by 173,400 toe, a decrease of 7.7%, compared with the same period in 2024, according to data centralised by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).Crude oil imports totalled »»»

The National Airports Company of Bucharest (CNAB) has started implementing a strategic project to produce electricity from renewable sources for the own consumption of the Henri Coanda International Airport of Bucharest, which consists of building a photovoltaic plant with a total planned capacity »»»

The new facility — the 126 MW Vacaresti solar power plant — has already begun generating electricity, according to a statement published on the company’s official website, https://inventure.com.ua/ reads. The launch of the Vacaresti park has significantly strengthened DRI’s presence in Romania’s re»»»

The Lebanese army said on Thursday that it had achieved the goal of a state monopoly on arms in the country’s south in an "effective and tangible way", but said there was more work to be done to clear unexploded ordnance and tunnels in the area. The army had set a year-end deadline to clear non-sta»»»

Rosewood Doha welcomed guests to Lusail for an evening celebrating performance, culture, and contemporary design. Spanning across the property’s key venues and outdoor spaces, the evening marked the arrival of a new destination within Qatar’s evolving cultural landscape. The celebration was attende»»»

The interior ministry activated the so-called “red code”, the highest warning level, due to the approaching extreme cold. The alert remains in force until further notice, state secretary Attila Fülöp announced. The purpose of the red code is to prepare society for the extraordinary weather conditio»»»

Manila: From designing electrical circuits to decoding the law, Jhenroniel Rhey Timola Sanchez proved that grit and courage were his best companions en route to crushing the Bar exams. Jhenroniel Rhey Timola Sanchez traded circuit diagrams for legal briefs, rewiring his life from designing electric»»»

Following the heavy rainfall in Krumovgrad and the partial state of disaster declared Wednesday night, the situation is calming but remains complicated due to the damage caused, Regional Governor Nikola Chanev told BTA. He added that a red code warning for dangerous rainfall issued for Thursday for»»»

Germany’s self-sabotaging energy pivot from Russia rendered it increasingly vulnerable - politically, economically, and industrially, writes The Telegraph. Blindly falling in line with the West’s short-sighted sanctions policy left Germany:Dependent on countries like Norway and the US for energy im»»»

Lego has unveiled Smart Bricks - tech-filled versions of its small building blocks - which it says will bring sets to life with sound, light and reaction to movement, according to the BBC. However, the new product range has got a mixed reaction from play experts, who said it risks undermining what »»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said peace negotiations with Western allies have reached “a new milestone”, offering cautious optimism that the war with Russia could end in the first half of 2026. Speaking during a»»»

A sharp deterioration in weather conditions hit Sofia and much of Bulgaria overnight, bringing a sudden cold snap, strong winds and snowfall. Shortly after 3:30 a.m., rain in the capital turned into snow, which quickly accumulated on streets and major boulevards. Road conditions became slippery, pr»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said peace negotiations with Western allies have reached “a new milestone”, offering cautious optimism that the war with Russia could end in the first half of 2026. Speaking during a»»»

The budget deficit and fiscal correction measures were the main themes of 2025 in Romania, in a context marked by a record level of fiscal imbalances: a deficit of 8.65% of GDP at the end of 2024, the highest in the European Union. although the first months of the year led to a deepening of fiscal-»»»

The Government has developed a draft regulatory act that amends the current system for examining and approving foreign direct investments. The proposal aims to expand and clarify the scope of investment review by explicitly including certain assets from relevant strategic sectors in the examination»»»

In 2026, Romania’s economy will not have to choose between good and bad, but between a certain bad and a difficult path, the only one that can maintain stability and avoid a crisis of confidence. From the perspective of the Romanian Businessmen’s association (AOAR), the big question is not whether »»»

President Nicusor Dan reiterated on Tuesday evening that the appointments for the heads of the Romanian Intelligence Service (SRI) and the Foreign Intelligence Service (SIE) will be made after consultations with the parliamentary parties, so that they can secure Parliament's approval."Regarding the»»»

President Nicusor Dan touched down in Bucharest on Wednesday evening around 8:00 p.m. after the official Romanian delegation that accompanied him had been stranded at the Paris airport due to adverse weather.During the flight from Paris to Bucharest, while in Swiss airspace, the Spartan aircraft ca»»»

Dubai: Dubai has taken a major step towards driverless mobility with the launch of Baidu Apollo Go’s Autonomous Vehicles Operations and Control Centre. It is the first such facility for the Chinese tech giant outside China reinforcing the emirate’s ambition to lead globally in smart transport and a»»»

Dubai: In 2030, a rare celestial alignment will cause Ramadan to fall twice within the same Gregorian calendar year. Astronomers and Islamic scholars attribute this to the differences between the Islamic lunar calendar and the Gregorian calendar. As a result, Muslims worldwide will experience two p»»»

Scientists have recovered tiny DNA traces left on Renaissance artifacts, at least some of which they suspect belong to visionary Italian polymath Leonardo da Vinci. They have recovered trace DNA from a red chalk drawing on paper called “Holy Child”, possibly made by da Vinci, and letters written by»»»

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a royal commission, the country's most powerful independent inquiry, into last month's shooting at Bondi Beach. The attack targeting a Jewish festival left 15 people dead, making it one of the deadliest in the country's history. Albanese had »»»

Doha: The Military Sports Association concluded the Armed Forces Football League for the 2025-2026 season, which witnessed fierce competition among the ten teams representing the Qatar Armed Forces. The teams of Qatar Amiri Land Forces and National Service Academy qualified for the final match, wit»»»

Doha: The Qatar Photography Centre, a Ministry of Culture-affiliate, announced that it will host the GPU Photography Exhibition ‘City Speaks’ in its headquarters in the Cultural Village Foundation - Katara on Friday, in cooperation with the Global Photographic Union (GPU). The exhibition comes in c»»»

Dhaka, Bangladesh: Bangladesh and Pakistan are to resume direct flights after more than a decade, Dhaka's national airline said on Thursday, as ties warm and regional power balances shift. Biman Bangladesh Airlines is scheduled to fly its first Dhaka-Karachi flight on January 29 and will be operate»»»

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received millions of pounds from an oligarch using funds from a firm implicated in criminal corruption, a BBC investigation has found. Kazakh billionaire Timur Kulibayev has told the BBC through his lawyers that he used a loan from a company called Enviro Pacific Investme»»»

Paris, France: French farmers rolled into Paris on tractors Thursday morning in a show against a free trade deal they fear will create unfair competition. Dozens of tractors arrived before dawn and cruised through Paris, with some reaching the Eiffel Tower and others at the Arc de Triomphe, in a pr»»»

A British man living in Western Australia is set to be deported over claims that he was part of a well-known neo-Nazi group. Ryan Turner's visa was cancelled on character grounds and he was taken into immigration detention on Tuesday. He can appeal the decision to cancel his visa or voluntarily ret»»»

Parts of Australia will face catastrophic fire conditions on Friday, when heatwaves are expected to hit most of the country. Severe to extreme heatwaves have been declared in every state and territory in Australia, except for Queensland, with high temperatures forecast for days. The state of Victor»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality, represented by Al Wakra Municipality, has announced the launch of the “Ahl Al Janoub” Camp at Sealine Beach, inviting the public to enjoy a welcoming family-friendly destination that blends entertainment, relaxation, and the beauty of the outdoors. Set aga»»»

US President Donald Trump has withdrawn the US from dozens of international organisations, including many that work to combat climate change. Among the 66 groups, nearly half of them are bodies of the United Nations, including the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change - a treaty that underpins »»»

Brigitte Bardot's funeral was held on January 7 with a private service and a public homage in Saint-Tropez, the French Riviera resort where she lived for more than half a century after retiring from movie stardom at the height of her fame. Hundreds of people gathered in the small town to follow the»»»

Doha, Qatar: Under the lights at Al Rayyan Racecourse yesterday, Al Maqam once again proved he was a champion with a taste for the Baidda Algaa Cup. For the second year running, the dark bay gelding, racing in the colours of Khalifa bin Sheail Al Kuwari, rose to the occasion in the Local Purebred A»»»

Doha, Qatar: United Development Company (UDC) is set to host “Qanat Quartier Evenings… An Italian Experience”, a curated lifestyle event designed to enhance community engagement and enrich outdoor living experiences at The Pearl Island. Taking place from January 11 to February 11, 2026, the event w»»»

Doha, Qatar: In a significant effort to foster empathy, inclusion, and awareness among young learners, MES Indian School organised an educational visit to the Doha International Centre for Special Needs recently as a part of its Disability Awareness Programme. Led by the Junior Section Counsellor, »»»

Doha, Qatar: QNB has reaffirmed its commitment to social inclusion and youth empowerment by serving as the main sponsor of the ‘Empower Ability’ programme, organised by the Qatar Career Development Centre (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation. As part of the initiative, QCDC delivered a series of int»»»

1 of 2 | President Donald Trump prompted a plan for Venezuela's oil on Wednesday as uncertainty looms over the United States' plan for running the South American country. Photo by Nicole Combeau/UPI | License Photo Jan. 8 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump has said that Venezuela is going to use funds»»»

NASA is considering a rare early return of an astronaut and its crew from the International Space Station (ISS) over an unspecified medical issue, hours after cancelling a planned spacewalk that had been scheduled for Thursday, the ⁠agency said. According to Reuters, a NASA spokeswoman said the ast»»»

Doha: QatarDebate Centre (QDC), established by Qatar Foundation (QF), announced the launch of the final rounds of the 7th edition of the International Arabic School Debating Championship, one of the key global initiatives aimed at establishing a culture of dialogue and enhancing the presence of the»»»

Doha: United Arab Emirates emerged 2-0 winners against Qatar to get their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 campaign off to a fine start yesterday. The result means UAE join Japan as the early pacesetters in Group B with the latter having beaten Syria 5-0 in an earlier match. Junior Ndiaye's thre»»»

Doha: The 38th meeting of the General Secretariat for Centres of Documents and Studies of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries convened in Doha yesterday with the participation of representatives of national documentation and archive authorities and centres in the member states. Secretary-G»»»

Doha: South Africa’s Henk Lategan, driving a Toyota, moved into the overall lead after winning yesterday’s stage in 4hr 47min 08sec, while Qatar’s Nasser Al Attiyah responded strongly to claim second place. Lategan was more than seven minutes faster than five-time Dakar Rally winner Al Attiyah and »»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai edged lower on Thursday morning, tracking a mild pullback in global bullion as large institutional funds prepare to rebalance their commodity exposure. At 9.30 am, 24‑karat gold stood at Dh533.75 per gram compared with Dh536.25 on Wednesday, while 22‑karat eased to Dh494»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has imposed a temporary ban on the import of poultry and table eggs from France and Poland following outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza and Newcastle disease in parts of both countries. The decision was announced by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority, which said the m»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums has announced the launch of the Lusail Museum Conversations, an ongoing series of public lectures and events. The inaugural season, titled The Late Ottoman World: At the Roots of the Modern Middle East, runs from January to April 2026 and will take place at Georgetown Uni»»»

Doha: Qatar Central Bank’s (QCB) international reserves and foreign currency liquidity increased 2.65% in December YoY to reach QR261.868bn, compared to QR255.087bn in December 2024. Data from QCB showed the official international reserves rose 3.15% in December 2025 YoY to reach QR202.249bn. The b»»»

BUDAPEST (Sputnik) - Hungary rejects the European Union's decisions aimed at confrontation with Russia, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said. On Tuesday, the Coalition of the Willing held a top-level meeting in Paris to discuss, among other things, security guarantees for Ukraine. Accord»»»

The Oxford English Dictionary added eight Korean-origin words, including ramyeon, in its latest quarterly update. This November 2025 photo shows a visitor eating instant noodles at a ramyeon festival in Gumi, South Korea. File Photo by Thomas Maresca/UPI | License Photo SEOUL, Jan. 8 (UPI) -- The O»»»