Industrial production fell by 3.7% in the first seven months of this year compared with the same period in 2025, in unadjusted terms, and by 3.8% when adjusted for the number of business days and seasonality, according to data published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS) on Tuesday.Durin»»»

The free job rate in the second term of 2026 was EUR1% in the euro area and 2% in EU. The lowest value of this indicator was in Romania, according to Eurostat data released on Tuesday. EU member states with the highest vacant job rate were: the Netherlands, (4.1%), Belgium (3.3%), Malta (3.1%) and »»»

Nine in ten Romanians (87%) are pessimistic about the country's economic situation, while compared with last year they have a more negative perception of both their own income and the organisation they work for, according to a research tracking the population's overall economic sentiment.According »»»

The European Businesswomen's Employers' Association (PEFA) on Thursday organises in Chisinau, Moldova, the second edition of the Romania-Republic of Moldova Business Forum - FERM, an event dedicated to strengthening the economic relations between the two countries and developing new investment oppo»»»

Representatives of Cugir Mechanical Plant (UM Cugir) announced on Monday that a contract worth 54 million euros had been signed to modernise industrial infrastructure, increase production capacity and diversify the range of NATO-standard ammunition manufactured.'The strategic modernisation programm»»»

Economic adjustment must create the conditions for restoring confidence and achieving healthy growth, while an economy does not restart through laws, ordinances or public statements, but when people and businesses once again begin to have confidence in tomorrow, interim Finance Minister Alexandru N»»»

Romania's current account deficit widened to 16.29 billion euros in January-July 2026, compared with 15.707 billion euros in the same period of 2025, the National Bank of Romania (BNR) informs on Tuesday.Within the current account, the goods trade deficit increased by 88 million euros, the services»»»

The Ministry of Transport has lost EUR2 billion from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR)?out of a total allocation of EUR62 billion?during the Ciolacu administration, interim minister Radu Miruta stated on Tuesday; he alleged that the funds were withheld by Brussels due to procurement »»»

The cancellation of presidential elections in Romania and 2024 and the situation of Ceuta exclave following an unprecedented migration flow were the main examples used by the European deputies to show both the danger of foreign interferences and the effect of Brussel's growing authority in fighting»»»

President Nicusor Dan is condemning what he calls the "extremely serious" violence in Victoriei Square oin Bucharest, after aggressions took place during a farmers' protest."The violence we see today in Victory Square is extremely serious. I am strongly condemning such actions and any attempt to tu»»»

Interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan stated that those attempting to push Romania into dangerous instability must understand that no one wins when the country is divided by hatred and partisan interests."We all sense the tension in society, caught between overlapping crises that seem endless. Peacef»»»

Several people participating in Tuesday's shepherds' protest in Victoriei Square jostled with gendarmes and threw objects at them.Traffic in the area was halted, while the gendarmes used tear gas to remove those who resorted to violence.The shepherds gathered around 8:00 in the area of the Antipa M»»»

The Government stated on Tuesday that it respects all citizens' legal right to peaceful protest, but noted that "the protest in Victoriei Square went beyond this scope and degenerated into regrettable acts of violence," and called "for calm and an end to the violence.""It is worth noting that no re»»»

A 27-year-old man suspected of fraud and organizing an illegal lottery through a YouTube channel has been detained in Batken. According to the Internal Affairs Department of the city, several residents filed complaints with the police. They said that in June 2026, the suspect gained their trust and»»»

Minister of Finance H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada H E Anita Anand on the sidelines of Minister Al Kuwari’s participation in the Canada Investment Summit, being held in Toronto, Canada, on September 14 and 15. The meetings focused on bilateral relations w»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Diamond Exchange (QDE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Borsa Diamanti d’Italia (Diamond Bourse of Italy), establishing a strategic partnership between the two bourses. The agreement was signed during the CIBJO Centenary Congress, held in Vicenza, Italy, fr»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Commerce and Industry H E Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani met yesterday with representatives of the Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA). The meeting formed part of the Ministry’s regular engagement with the business community. The two sides discussed future pla»»»

UK capital targets Dubai homes across price bands, from studios to luxury villas LEOS Developments has reviewed recent market data on British demand across Dubai’s residential property sector. Betterhomes data covering March and April 2026 ranked British nationals first among its Dubai property buy»»»

VIP Packs offers exclusive benefits, Dubai Parks passes and a chance to win Dh31,000 Dubai: Global Village will open pre-orders for its Season 31 VIP Packs on September 21, with public sales starting on September 26 through the Coca-Cola Arena website. The packs will be sold exclusively online, wit»»»

Up to 155 tons of hazardous chemical substances remaining at the former Crystal plant in Tash-Kumyr for more than 15 years are to be neutralized. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, specialists are currently preparing the site for the work. The project stages and safety measures were»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, in cooperation with the Department of Mosques, has concluded the first series of “Waqf Ambassadors” seminars held virtually for Imams and preachers, as part of an ongoing awareness programme aimed at pr»»»

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs H E Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani met with UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting, during his visit to the United Kingdom. The meeting discussed issues of mutual interest between the two sides and ways to strengthen and »»»

Geneva: The State of Qatar has emphasised education and training as key pillars in promoting and protecting human rights, saying the approach is particularly important amid today’s global challenges. Addressing a high-level panel marking the 15th anniversary of the UN Declaration on Human Rights Ed»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of the follow-up of the implementation of development and rehabilitation projects for areas of historical and heritage value in Central Doha, President of the Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ H E Eng. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Meer inspected the progress of work on the developm»»»

Some UAE flights are cancelled as regional tensions keep airline schedules under pressure Dubai: UAE travellers face another day of flight cancellations and delays, with several services cancelled at Dubai International Airport and delays reported on flights arriving into Abu Dhabi. Emirates, flydu»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s long-term investment in arts and culture is beginning to shape a broader artistic ecosystem, with new galleries, creative initiatives, and a growing pool of artists choosing to make the country their home, Chairperson of Qatar Museums HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalif»»»

VIP Packs offers exclusive benefits, Dubai Parks passes and a chance to win Dh31,000 DUBAI: Global Village will open pre-orders for its Season 31 VIP Packs on September 21, with public sales starting on September 26 through the Coca-Cola Arena website. The packs will be sold exclusively online, wit»»»

Doha, Qatar: As the ban on working in open spaces comes to an end yesterday, September 15, the Ministry of Labour (MoL) has reaffirmed that the end of the summer restriction does not mean an end to preventive measures, stressing the need for employers and workers to continue adhering to occupationa»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and First Lady Aigul Japarova visited the Memorial Tower in Seoul on September 16 as part of their official visit to the Republic of Korea. The president and his wife took part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the memorial and honored the memory of the heroes who»»»

It is proposed to impose fines for using organic labeling on products that are not organic. A draft law has been submitted for public discussion in Kyrgyzstan. The amendments provide for liability for using labels reserved for certified organic products. These include the words «organic,» «ecologic»»»

Former culture minister faces corruption trial over Renault-Nissan fees France's ex-culture minister Rachida Dati is to go on trial Wednesday on corruption charges linked to dealings with the Renault-Nissan group, just months after her bruising defeat in the Paris mayoral race. One of the most prom»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour, represented by the National Committee for Combating Human Trafficking, in partnership with the National Human Rights Committee, organised the first workshop on the National Referral System, entitled “National Referral System for Combating Human Trafficking: Prot»»»

33 Holdings and Naseem Healthcare’s Chairman and Managing Director recognized among the region’s leading healthcare founders and shareholders Mohammed Miandad VP, Chairman and Managing Director of 33 Holdings Global and Naseem Healthcare, has been recognized by Forbes Middle East among the Top Heal»»»

The National Assembly is expected to debate at first reading on Wednesday two bills amending the Foreigners in the Republic of Bulgaria Act, tabled by the Council of Ministers and Democratic Bulgaria (DB), according to Parliament’s draft weekly programme. The bill submitted by the Council of Minist»»»

BREAKING NEWSBoard acts on Supreme Court order; reveals details of first-of-its kind decision Dubai: Thousands of Class 12 students across the UAE and other Gulf countries, who missed their board exams earlier this year due to regional tensions, will get a fresh chance to sit the papers, the Centra»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB), in coordination with the General Tax Authority, has announced specialised job opportunities available through the unified employment and professional development platform “Kawader.” In an official statement issued yesterday, th»»»

Russian citizens in Kyrgyzstan will be able to vote in the elections of deputies of the ninth convocation of the State Duma on September 20. Four polling stations will operate from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. without breaks, Russian Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Sergei Vakunov said at a briefing. Voting will be or»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar smart cities market size is projected to reach $10.9bn (QR39.68bn) by 2034, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 14.14 percent from 2026 to 2034, according to a market report by IMARC Group. The report indicates that the market is currently experiencing robust expansio»»»

Markets are now pricing a 92% probability that the Fed will raise rates Gold prices are inching upwards on Wednesday as high oil prices continue to fuel inflation concerns and as interest-rate hike bets are near-certain ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision. Get it: Fast, verified news for»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has launched the second edition of its 'Hisn' preventive project in government schools and kindergartens for the 2026-2027 academic year, as part of efforts to promote students’ mental and social health and create safe, supportive »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports Israeli incursion into the ouskirts of Halta and bulldozing operation in the area 16-09-»»»

Drivers heading towards Khalifa City and Mussafah are facing delays in the area Heavy traffic is reported on several major roads in Abu Dhabi this morning, with significant congestion on E22 and E30, according to Google Maps live traffic data. Traffic is particularly slow around the Sheikh Zayed Gr»»»

Gaza City, Palestinian Territories: Rescuers searched on Wednesday for dozens of people missing after an apartment block in Gaza collapsed, killing eight people including children, authorities in the war-torn enclave said. Gaza's civil defence agency said the six-storey building in the Tal al-Hawa »»»

Talantbek Soltobaev, Kyrgyzstan’s Minister of Transport and Communications, has proposed completing the feasibility study for an alternative Almaty—Issyk-Kul road. He discussed the matter with Kazakhstan’s Ambassador, Abylkair Skakov. According to the ministry’s press service, the parties also disc»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev will meet Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis, who arrives in Bulgaria on Wednesday for an official visit at the invitation of his Bulgarian counterpart, the Government Information Service said. The two prime ministers will discuss opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperat»»»

From AI tools to themes, Meta rolls out subscription tiers for UAE users Dubai: Meta is rolling out Meta One, a new subscription service offering UAE users extra features across WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook and Meta AI — starting at Dh5.99 a month. The catch? The core versions of the apps remain f»»»

UAE accounted for 5.5% of reported inflows, ranking fourth among top remittance sources Dubai: Money sent home by Filipinos overseas continued to grow in July, with cash remittances to the Philippines rising 1.9 percent year-on-year to $3.24 billion, according to the latest data from the Bangko Sen»»»

In two cities in south-western Poland, we looked at how local leaders are trying to attract multinational companies, strengthen home-grown businesses and create an environment where people want not only to work, but also to live. As part of an eight-member international group of journalists, we vis»»»

France's incoming ambassador to the US has been cleared to take up his post after Paris apologised for criticism of Washington over a UN vote. Aurelien Lechevallier, chosen by President Emmanuel Macron to replace Laurent Bili, is expected to arrive in Washington in the coming weeks following the di»»»

Republican Rep. Thomas Massie has introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of abusing Pentagon powers in the war of aggression against Iran and other US military operations he describes as unlawful. The resolution could force a House vote. Massie charg»»»