More than half of Romanian healthcare professionals would choose a public-sector job over a private-sector offer if salaries were identical, according to a MEDIjobs study on perceptions of employment in the two systems. The survey, conducted as more than 6,800 positions are being opened in the publ»»»

GlobalizationNigeriaAfrica's richest man Dangote's IPO out of reach in NigeriaAbiodun JamiuDangote seeks $1.6 billion from investors to finance a $14.3 billion expansion and thus double the oil refinery's capacity. The offer could give millions of Nigerians a stake in the company. But who can truly»»»

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading to Europe in the middle of a trade war with U.S. President Donald Trump, seeking a deeper relationship with the European Union that could give Canadians greater freedom to work and study there. Canada will seek an arrangement that would allow Canadians»»»

Immigration police have registered more than 223,000 beneficiaries of temporary protection nationwide since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine and up to 31 August, the General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI) said on Monday.According to IGI, residence permits have been issued or reissued to these»»»

A Venezuelan delegation will join G20 energy talks in Houston this week as soaring oil prices and disruption from the Middle East war put global energy supplies under pressure. The meeting comes as the Trump administration deepens energy ties with Caracas and seeks to boost Venezuelan oil output. A»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar U-23 coach Jose Angel Lacunza believes his young side can use the Asian Games football competition as an opportunity to gain valuable experience when they face Republic of Korea in their Group D opener at Mizuho Park Stadium in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, today. Lacunza acknowledged the»»»

Doha, Qatar: Esteghlal FC took advantage of their chances to overcome Qatar’s Al Sadd SC 3-0 in their AFC Champions League Elite opener at the Basra International Stadium in Basra yesterday. Jasir Asani capitalised on a defensive error to fire the Iran outfit ahead in the ninth minute before Saeid »»»

Amman: The State of Qatar will have a strong role during the Amman International Book Fair’s silver jubilee celebrations scheduled for from September 24 to October 3. Qatar’s Ministry of Culture and a number of Qatari publishers will showcase their production alongside many Arab and international p»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Shamal came within seconds of a memorable victory on their AFC Champions League Elite debut before Al Ittihad snatched a 1-1 draw with a stoppage-time equaliser at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor yesterday. Baghdad Bounedjah put Al Shamal ahead in the 63rd minute, firing a left-footed sh»»»

After an extended summer break, Viktor Orbán plunged back into the political deep end. But can he still swim? There was a bit of everything at Kötcse: a great comeback, tough messages, “national resistance”, a fight against the Tisza government and, of course, the unavoidable question: what happens»»»

A business forum of the Polish Chamber of Tourism will be held in Bulgaria for the first time, the Tourism Ministry said on Tuesday. The event will take place in the Sunny Beach resort on the Black Sea with the support of the Ministry of Tourism and at the initiative of the Association of Incoming »»»

Kyrgyzstan has approved a state program to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of chronic kidney disease for 2026–2030. The decision was made at a Cabinet of Ministers meeting. The draft program was presented by Health Minister Damirbek Osmonov. The document is aimed at improving the ac»»»

Hormuz traffic slowly recovers as wider Gulf tensions keep markets on edge The Strait of Hormuz is showing tentative signs of recovery, though oil and tanker traffic remains far below normal as the US-Iran conflict continues to disrupt one of the world's most important energy and aviation corridors»»»

The Orbán government and the political community that should have known better than anyone what destruction lies can wreak upon a nation had itself built a system to falsify reality, betraying its own community, its voters, millions of Hungarian people — but the gravest betrayal it committed was ag»»»

Wartime traffic patterns emerge at world’s most critical oil chokepoint Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is "showing signs of recovery", with very large crude carriers (VLCC) moving through the strategic waterway — in both directions and during daylight hours, according to maritime intel»»»

Mobility score falls to 42 as Pakistani passport slips to the record 183rd global ranking Dubai: Pakistan’s passport has slipped to 183rd place globally in 2026, according to the latest Passport Reports ranking, reversing the modest improvement recorded over the previous two years. The Pakistani pa»»»

Share: Lebanon finally has a president and prime minister attempting to rebuild the state. Parliament must hold them accountable—but it must not become an instrument for restoring the political establishment they were chosen to replace. Photo illustration- Lebanon’s choice: Protect the clean leader»»»

In this edition of Perspective, FRANCE 24’s Stuart Norval speaks to Dan Wang, a China expert whose book ‘Breakneck:  China’s Quest to Engineer the Future’ is a New York Times bestseller. It takes a close look at Chinese life and draws from Wang’s own ten years of living there. Wang says the Ch»»»

Rome: AS Roma returned to the summit of Serie A on Monday, earning a 2-0 victory against Torino to maintain a perfect 100% winning record four games into the season, with in-form Netherlands striker Donyell Malen netting his sixth goal of the season for the Giallorossi. Ex-Aston Villa forward Malen»»»

The AI boom that has powered markets and unleashed a flood of investment is showing signs of strain. Calls to slow the development of powerful models fuel doubts over whether the sector's promised profits can justify its staggering costs. Calls to rein in the development of ever more powerful AI mo»»»

In France, Marine Le Pen has launched her presidential campaign with a rally in Hénin-Beaumont this Sunday, despite wearing an electronic tag following her recent conviction. On FRANCE 24, international affairs editor Oliver Farry explains why she remains the frontrunner in the polls despite her we»»»

RTA chief reveals one more conventional station apart from 2 stations for high-speed rail Dubai: Dubai will have four stations linked to the Etihad Rail network, two of which will serve the upcoming high-speed rail line between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, the city's roads authority has announced. Mattar A»»»

Several senior Israeli politicians have lashed out at the filmmakers behind a documentary accusing the IDF of using AI-assisted systems in the mass killing of Palestinians in Gaza. Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar went so far as to accuse the two Oscar-winning directors of treachery and threaten»»»

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen at her State of the Union address on Wednesday (16 September) will reportedly announce new migrant-busting plans — possibly even allowing EU states to suspend asylum whenever a large number of people arrive at a border. If true, it would likely be »»»

The National Council for Tripartite Cooperation (NCTC) discussed on Monday several proposals concerning employment, social protection and support measures, with social partners failing to reach agreement on two Labour Code amendments. One bill, submitted by Democratic Bulgaria MPs led by Svilen Tri»»»

Poland’s largest residential developers posted strong results in H1 2026, with sales, revenue and profits rising sharply. Atal sold more than 1,500 units, up 110% y/y, while revenue nearly doubled and net profit rose 182%. Dom Development recorded its best-ever first half, selling almost 2,400 unit»»»

Manama: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, HE Jasem Mohamed Al-Budaiwi, confirmed that the banking sector in the GCC countries has maintained its strength and stability despite current conditions, supported by advanced regulatory and supervisory frameworks, as well as good levels of»»»

In 2026, Leroy Merlin will mark 15 years of operation in the Romanian market. During this period, the company has consolidated its network of stores, currently operating 25 stores across 16 cities, and by the end of 2026 it will expand its network with a further two stores. At the same time, the om»»»

The United States begins G20 meetings in Houston on Monday promoting “energy abundance” as President Donald Trump’s war against Iran disrupts global fuel markets. Delegations from major economies, including China, India, Japan and Germany, will attend alongside oil producers Canada and Saudi Arabia»»»

Haskovo Regional Governor Todor Ivanov announced that he is organizing a roundtable with inter-institutional participation to address issues related to the Foster Care social service. The working group's establishment was prompted by questions raised during a BTA-hosted discussion here on Monday re»»»

With over 35 years of combined real estate experience, Gabriel Voicu (left) and Victor Vremera (right) launched Pinwell to rethink practices in the Romanian property market. Three months in, they discuss their model, ambitions, and plans. By Anda Sebesi What gap did you see in Romania’s real estate»»»

As new EU rules raise the bar for environmental claims, sustainability communication is moving from broad promises to specific, verifiable evidence. Irina Manole, Head of Sustainability & CSR at Oxygen, explains why this shift will reshape the way brands communicate and why credibility doesn’t have»»»

Liverpool: Andoni Iraola admitted there would be "ups and downs" for Liverpool as he searches for consistency early in his Anfield reign following a stuttering start to the season. The former Bournemouth boss, who replaced the sacked Arne Slot, oversaw a frustrating 0-0 stalemate against Fulham on »»»

Hungary and Germany have agreed on closer political, economic and diplomatic cooperation, while Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s November visit to Berlin is already being prepared. Budapest and Berlin seek to strengthen ties Hungary and Germany are preparing to open a new chapter in their bilateral re»»»

Investigators have found no evidence so far of third-party involvement in the deaths of six men whose bodies were discovered in the Petrohan and Okolchitsa areas in February, prosecutors and forensic experts said Monday while presenting the findings of two major expert reports. The investigation re»»»

Beirut port blast lead investigator Judge Tarek Bitar will receive the public prosecution’s assessment of his draft indictment in the next few days, which paves the way for the issuance of the long-awaited indictment, MTV reported on Monday. It said that the review will be sent to Bitar by Attorney»»»

The trade unions raised with the government the possibility of providing financial assistance to citizens in response to rising fuel prices. "We discussed the need for additional compensation measures," Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria President Plamen Dimitrov told reporters a»»»

The National Council for Tripartite Cooperation (NCTC) secured support for the draft Council of Ministers decree setting the poverty line for 2027, subject to the conditions set by the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria and the Podkrepa Confederation of Labour, Deputy Prime Minis»»»

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels captured more strategic islands in the southern Red Sea, government and Houthi officials said Monday, strengthening their control of a major maritime shipping route. The capture of the islands of Greater and Lesser Hanish is the latest in the rebels' swift advance »»»

Kyrgyzstan plans to increase the livestock number within an agro-holding to 10,000 heads in order to supply meat to the market without intermediaries and contain prices. First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Erlist Akunbekov announced at a meeting of a parliamentary committee. According»»»

OVERVIEW Presidential election preparations and the campaign dominate the media on Monday. Coverage focuses on the registration of initiative committees, the return of machine voting, the strategies of the main candidates and parties, and the controversy over pardons granted by President Iliana Iot»»»

Riga: Latvia’s Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs on Sunday dismissed Welfare Minister Reinis Uzulnieks after the minister was detained by police on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. The dismissal followed the police detention over the alleged drunk-driving incident. According to the»»»

Etihad says flights are full as it expands, but fuel prices could pressure fares next year Dubai: Etihad Airways CEO Antonoaldo Neves has one major concern as the airline heads into the final months of 2026: jet fuel prices. Demand is not keeping him awake. Fuel is. Sign up for our daily business n»»»

Emiratis can travel to 182 destinations through visa-free, visa-on-arrival Dubai: The UAE passport has retained its position as the world’s most powerful passport in 2026, giving its holders facilitated access to 182 destinations worldwide, according to the latest September report by Passport Repor»»»

Gaza’s youngest already face an extremely precarious entry into the world Khan Younis: As monitors beep and doctors consult near them, two tiny newborns lie silently side-by-side, sharing a single incubator in a southern Gaza hospital running short on space and supplies. Gaza’s youngest already fac»»»

The next evolution of property search is all about helping users make better decisions For most of the digital era, property portals have asked users to do the same thing: tell us what you want, and we will show you what is available. Choose a location. Set a budget. Select the number of bedrooms. »»»

Berlin: The United States secured a record-extending 12th FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup title after defeating France 97-79 in the final in Berlin on Sunday. The USA delivered a dominant second-half performance to overcome a spirited French side and claim another Women’s Basketball World Cup cha»»»

The funding is split across two main vectors: private companies can access grants for regional development, manufacturing, transport, logistics, and decarbonization, while local public administrations can submit projects targeting renewable energy and storage, energy efficiency, seismic retrofittin»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education honored 56 outstanding graduates from evening education centers for the 2025/2026 academic year, coinciding with International Literacy Day. During the ceremony, held in collaboration with the Sheikh Abdullah Al Ansari Complex and attended»»»

Presidential adviser says nations build their standing through achievements, not arguments Dubai: The UAE will remain steadfast in its approach based on political stability, economic achievement and social and religious tolerance despite regional noise and misinformation, Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash,»»»