The Bolivian government announced on Monday that it had eliminated visas for visitors from South Africa, South Korea, Estonia, Israel, Latvia, Romania and the United States, in order to stimulate tourism, which becomes a priority and a transversal topic in public administration, EFE informs. Foreig»»»

The U.S. Embassy in Bucharest and the Maramures Village Museum “Mihai Dancus” are pleased to announce the successful completion of the restoration project for the museum’s historic wooden church, a landmark of Maramures’s rich cultural heritage, https://ro.usembassy.gov/ ...»»»

The Chamber of Deputies' plenum on Wednesday adopted an emergency ordinance that regulates the right of persons holding a driving license issued by states outside the European Union, while not holding an international driving license as well, to drive vehicles on public roads in Romania.The normati»»»

The last edition Fidelis from 2025, to take place between 5 and 12 December comes with non-taxable interest rates up to 7.55% for the emissions in lei and up to 6.20% for those in euro, announced the ministry of finances.Natural persons, resident and non-resident aged over 18 may subscribe in Fidel»»»

The PACE parliamentary group - First Romania initiated the motion of censure 'Romania is not for sale - no progressives in government', which is to be tabled on Friday and calls for the resignation of the 'Progressive Government' led by Ilie Bolojan, on the grounds that it 'has demonstrated its ina»»»

Italian firearms producer Beretta, which is currently negotiating with the Romanian authorities for a complete transfer of technology to Romania, has formally submitted its response to the Request for Information (RFI) issued by the SAFE Technical Secretariat led by the head of the Chancellery of t»»»

The Ministry of National Defence (MApN) announced on Wednesday that the contract for the acquisition of a HISAR-class light corvette from the Government of Turkey, worth over 220 million euros excluding VAT, has been signed.According to a press release from MApN, the signing ceremony of the intergo»»»

Israel's army said Thursday the remains of the second-to-last Gaza hostage -- a Thai national -- to be handed over had been identified. It comes as a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas remains fragile, with both sides accusing each other of violating the terms. While Hamas released th»»»

President Nicusor Dan reaffirmed on Wednesday, at the meeting with the ambassadors of the EU member states in Bucharest, Romania's firm commitment to its pro-European path and to strengthening security and defense in the current geopolitical context.According to the head of state, the implementatio»»»

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan began his two-day official visit to Austria on Wednesday by attending the reception organized by Romania's Embassy in Vienna on the occasion of Romania's National Day - December 1.He thanked the Romanian communities in Austria for the way they carry out their activity in»»»

Damascus: A United Nations Security Council delegation arrived in Syria on Thursday, state media reported, the first-ever visit to the country just days before the anniversary of the ousting of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad. The delegation arrived via the Jdeidet Yabus border crossing between Leba»»»

LNG prices in Europe have dropped to their lowest levels in 18 months, thanks to surging supply and subdued demand across the continent. As IntelliNews Lambda reports, our tool that marries AI analysis of our proprietary two decades of reporting with sophisticated mathematical modelling to produce »»»

1 of 2 | A screen grab taken from a handout video released by the Houthis military media center on 09 July 2025 shows the Liberian-flagged bulker, Eternity C, sinking after being attacked in the Red Sea off the port city of Hodeidah, Yemen. File Photo by Houthis Military Media Center/EPA Dec. 4 (UP»»»

Despite a ceasefire agreement that took effect on October 10th, the Israeli occupation military conducted a series of targeted raids across the Gaza Strip early Thursday. This localized escalation, according to local sources, appears to be an attempt to alter realities on the ground ahead of a pote»»»

Dubai: A Dubai-based Filipina influencer and entrepreneur has been crowned Mrs. Philippines UAE 2025, securing her role as the official representative of the Filipino community in the upcoming Mrs. Earth International 2025 global pageant. Jenny Casa Dy, widely known as @mommyjennyindubai on social »»»

After being debriefed on the Moscow meeting between US special envoys and Russian President Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump told reporters that the Russian leader wants to do a deal, but the next steps to reach an agreement were “unclear.” US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff»»»

LNG prices in Europe have dropped to their lowest levels in 18 months, thanks to surging supply and subdued demand across the continent. As IntelliNews Lambda reports, our tool that marries AI analysis of our proprietary two decades of reporting with sophisticated mathematical modelling to produce »»»

The first phase of oil giant Aramco's Jafurah gas plant is complete and production has begun with a capacity of 450 million cubic feet per day, the Saudi finance ministry said on Tuesday. The finance ministry, in its 2026 budget statement, listed the milestone as an achievement reached in 2025. Jaf»»»

Raipur: Opener Aiden Markram hit a sparkling century to help South Africa chase down 359 for a series-levelling win over India in the second one-day international yesterday. Virat Kohli’s second successive century went in vain after South Africa achieved the target with four balls and four wickets »»»

The former head of Syros’ Catholic Diocese testified on Tuesday before an investigator, facing charges of embezzling over 3 million euros from the diocese’s bank account and money laundering. The case emerged in October 2024 when the anti-money laundering authority discovered the diocese had transf»»»

Nicola Orlando, the EU Ambassador to Libya, reported on 28 November that the EU concluded its meetings in Rome with in-depth consultations with representatives of all relevant Libyan institutions on a new, cross-country EU-funded flagship programme building on the work of the Technical Mission on r»»»

Seoul: South Korea's presidential office confirmed Thursday that six of its citizens have been captive in North Korea for years, after President Lee Jae Myung appeared unaware of their plight during a briefing with foreign media. Asked Wednesday about South Koreans detained in the North, Lee replie»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar participated with an official delegation headed by the President of the General Tax Authority, Khalifa bin Jassim Al-Jaham Al-Kuwari, in the 18th meeting of the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes. The meeting was held in New Del»»»

Singapore: Oil prices fell for a second consecutive session on yesterday amid growing concerns over a potential supply surplus, driven by rising crude and fuel inventories. Brent crude futures were down 13 cents, or 0.21%, at $62.32 a barrel, after falling 1.1% in the previous session. US West Texa»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha’s selection to host the first-ever WSJ Tech Live event in the Middle East reflects the long-standing partnership and reinforces the company’s presence in one of the world’s most ambitious technological ecosystems, said Anand Joawn, General Manager for the Middle East at Dow Jones,»»»

The movement through the Kulata - Promahon crossing remains blocked, as Greek authorities have halted truck traffic at Promahon. According to the Bulgarian side, this temporary restriction is linked to ongoing demonstrations by agricultural producers in northern Greece. Drivers heading toward the a»»»

Israel's army said Thursday the remains of the second-to-last Gaza hostage — a Thai national — to be handed over had been identified. It comes as a US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas remains fragile, with both sides accusing each other of violating the terms. Also In This Package Gaza h»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s residential market continued to strengthen through the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, with recent data from Knight Frank revealing a widening performance gap between villa and apartment sectors, a surge in buyer activity, and growing momentum in key districts such as Doha, Al Rayy»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a leading onshore financial and business centre in the region, hosted this year’s edition of its Family Office Forum under the theme “Preserving Legacy, Empowering Future Leadership.” The forum brought together senior family office representatives, nex»»»

Dubai: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has taken a decisive step toward transforming regional air travel with the launch of the GCC Civil Aviation Authority. Headquartered in the UAE, this new body is a milestone in the bloc's efforts to deepen economic integration, promising real, tangible bene»»»

Saudi Arabia’s 2026 budget forum, held a day after the Cabinet approved the new fiscal plan under the chairmanship of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, served as a high-level platform to explain the budget’s objectives and strategic direction. Officials said the budget aims to ba»»»

A charged and fast-moving atmosphere is taking hold across Syria in the days leading up to the first anniversary of the liberation of Damascus from Bashar al-Assad’s rule on December 8, a moment that coincides with Christmas and New Year festivities. Announcements marking the liberation fill the st»»»

Russia and India have a large-scale plan for future cooperation, including in technology, space, and nuclear energy, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. More statements by the Russian president: Russia and India have a large-scale plan for future cooperation, including in technology, space, and »»»

Doha, Qatar: Smart City Expo Doha closed on November 26 after two days of intense discussions on how technology can transform cities in the Middle East into sustainable and livable environments. The leading event on the urban future in the MENA region is now preparing for its fifth edition, schedul»»»

Doha, Qatar: The U-23 Gulf Cup Qatar 2025 kicks off in Doha today, with participating coaches emphasising the tournament’s importance in preparing young players for continental competitions. The opening match sees Iraq face Yemen at Aspire Zone at 2:45pm, while hosts Qatar begin their campaign tomo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s commercial banks’ domestic credit witnessed a surge of 5.1 percent on yearly basis to QR1.36 trillion in October this year, according to the official data released by the Qatar Central Bank (QCB), yesterday. The total domestic credit reflects the amount of financial resources t»»»

Misrata Airport announced last Tuesday (2 December) that Royal Jordanian Airlines will begin operating flights to and from Misrata Airport starting from 15 January 2026. The service will begin with two weekly flights. Misrata Airport said the new service will reconnect the city to the world via Jor»»»

Doha, Qatar: In a private gathering that reflected elegance and exclusivity in equal measure, distinguished actor, producer and man of timeless lineage Saif Ali Khan joined senior leadership from Alfardan Corporation for an intimate evening at Chotto Matte at The St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island, The »»»

Dubai: Aldar and Mubadala Capital have formed a new joint venture, Aldar Capital, to connect global institutional investors with high‑quality real estate and infrastructure opportunities across the GCC. Headquartered in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the platform will serve as a gateway for in»»»

When was the last time you paused to ask yourself if you are truly happy and if you carry that happiness within? Have you reflected deeply on what happiness really means, knowing that it is far more complex than we often imagine? If I were asked what makes me happy, it would be a mix of things: the»»»

Tehran, Iran: Iran said yesterday it would now send representatives to the World Cup finals draw in Washington in a complete reversal of an earlier decision to boycott the event over visa issues. “Amir Ghalenoei, head coach of Iran’s national team, will participate in the World Cup draw ceremony as»»»

Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage of President of Syria H E Ahmed Al-Shar’a, the Minister of Energy of Syria, Eng. Mohammed Al-Basheer, laid the foundation stone announcing the start of construction works for the Deir Ezzor Power Plant with a capacity of approximately 1,000 MW. This national event r»»»

South Korea's presidential office confirmed Thursday that six of its citizens have been captive in North Korea for years, after President Lee Jae Myung appeared unaware of their plight during a briefing with foreign media. Asked Wednesday about South Koreans detained in the North, Lee replied: "It'»»»

The leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda are set to sign a peace deal aimed at ending the long-running conflict in the region at a summit hosted by US President Donald Trump in Washington. Ahead of the summit, there has been an escalation in fighting in resource-rich eastern DR Co»»»

South Lebanon is bracing for a new political stage after President Joseph Aoun appointed former ambassador to the United States, attorney Simon Karam, to head Lebanon’s delegation to the committee overseeing the implementation of the cessation of hostilities, known as the Mechanism. Karam joined th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Estoori produced a commanding display to retain the Bu Samrah Cup, the feature race of the day, a Local Thoroughbred Handicap (45–65) for 3YO+ over 1700m with 14 runners at Al Rayyan Racecourse yesterday. The six-year-old bay, carrying the colours of Meshaal bin Ali Al-Attiyah, trained»»»

The trial of 24 Greek and foreign former aid workers accused of migrant smuggling and other serious criminal offenses is slated to start on the eastern Aegean island of Lesvos on Thursday, in a case that is being closely watched by human rights defenders around the world. The accused were volunteer»»»

Astronomers in India say their discovery of a massive galaxy from when the Universe was only 1.5 billion years old challenges our understanding of how galaxies were formed in the early period after the Big Bang. Simply put, if the Universe is 13.8 billion years old, it means we're seeing a galaxy f»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for International Cooperation H E Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met yesterday with the visiting UN High Commissioner for Human Rights H E Volker Turk. Discussions during the meeting dealt with cooperation between the State of Qatar and the United Nations in»»»

Doha, Qatar: As the world marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities yesterday, the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 Local Organising Committee (LOC) reaffirmed its commitment to delivering a barrier-free tournament experience, while ensuring that mega-sporting events leave a long lasting legacy »»»