Latvian authorities have purchased anti-drone systems without the necessary ammunition, Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs said. „They bought the equipment, but forgot to purchase the ammunition,” Kulbergs said in an…
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NATO condemns Russia for violating the airspace of Romania and Poland: We are ready to defend ourselves
Ambassadors of NATO member countries met on Wednesday to discuss recent violations of airspace in Poland and Romania, as well as recent drone incidents, the Alliance announced in a statement.…
Hungary wants to follow Romania's model and sink barges in the Danube
The Prime Minister of Hungary, Peter Magyar, announced on Wednesday that he has given orders for the immediate construction of a stone dam on the Danube and requested a plan…
Russian Embassy accuses Romania: "They showed us pieces of polystyrene" as drone debris
The Russian Embassy in Bucharest claims that Romanian authorities have not presented any evidence linking the drones that entered Romanian airspace at the end of July to Moscow and states…
Cernavodă Unit 2 to shut down on Thursday as Danube falls to 182 cm: "Miracles are unlikely"
Unit 2 of the Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant will be shut down in a controlled manner on Thursday morning after the Danube’s water level continued to drop, no longer allowing…
Day 1631 Massive drone attack on Russia and Crimea. Country's largest petrochemical complex shuts down. Zelensky reveals Putin's plans and sends peace proposals to US
Day 1631 of the war brought one of the most extensive drone attacks reported recently in southern Russia and occupied Crimea. „Several hundred” drones attacked the Krasnodar region, Russian authorities…
What do the Bulgarians have that Romania doesn't? Why Kozloduy can keep running while Cernavodă has to shut down
The nuclear power plant at Kozlodui can continue to operate at a water level of the Danube at which the one at Cernavodă should be shut down. The main difference…
The earthquake toll in Colombia has risen: At least 250 dead and over 600 injured
At least 250 people have died, and over 600 others have been injured in the earthquake in Colombia, according to a new toll released on Tuesday. The data comes from…
The USA sold for scrap two oil tankers from Russia's "phantom fleet"
The United States government has sold two oil tankers targeted by sanctions, confiscated shortly after a Washington operation related to Venezuela, to a recycling company based in Dubai. The Russian-flagged…
Two drones entered the Neptun Deep area and were destroyed by Army divers (Video)
Two drones adrift in Romania’s exclusive economic zone were destroyed on Tuesday by Romanian Army divers, announced Defense Minister Radu Miruță. „Two UAV drones, Gerbera type, were destroyed this afternoon…
Andras Baka, the man removed by Orbán, elected President of Hungary
The Hungarian Parliament elected Andras Baka, former chief of the Supreme Court, as the country’s president on Tuesday. Andras Baka, the candidate of the ruling political party, Tisza Party, was…
Ukraine, Moldova consider shipping grain by rail through Moldova, sources say
Ukraine is considering transporting cereals by rail through Moldova as a safer export option than maritime transport, and has requested authorities in Chisinau for a reduced tariff for goods transportation,…
Trump secretly flown out of Turkey after being smuggled to airport in catering truck. Operation prompted by Iranian threat
American President Donald Trump was reportedly secretly taken out of Turkey after the NATO summit in Ankara in an unusual security operation, amid fears that Iran might attempt to assassinate…
Low Danube threatens Kozloduy nuclear plant. Another 30-cm drop could force shutdown
The level of the Danube has reached extremely low levels in Bulgaria, where navigation is already affected, and the situation is starting to cause problems for the Kozlodui nuclear power…
Greece's aging power grid fuels devastating wildfires. Few start from power lines, but they cause some of the worst damage
The decades-old electrical network in Greece has become one of the factors fueling major wildfires. Weak cables, vegetation touching power lines, or equipment malfunctions can spark fires. On windy days…
After Iran demanded compensation, Trump says it's an interesting idea: He also wants war reparations
American President Donald Trump stated on Monday that the United States will demand „compensation” from Iran for its attacks against US allies in the region and for the victims among…
Strong earthquake in Colombia: Dozens dead, several buildings destroyed (Video)
A strong earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, being felt in major cities such as the capital Bogota (central) and Cali (southwest). At least 26 people have died, and the earthquake…
Russian espionage operation thwarted by Sweden
The Swedish security service Säpo announced on Monday that it had thwarted an information operation attributed to Russia, which aimed to influence the decision-making process in Sweden. Säpo claims to…
Great drought in Germany: The Rhine is at risk of being split in two
The Rhine could soon become unnavigable along its entire course in Germany and could be split in two, warned the German Inland Navigation Federation (BDB) on Monday. The river is…
Moscow accuses Romania of providing military support to Ukraine, points to Giurgiulești port: "NATO is moving closer to direct confrontation with Russia"
A high-ranking official from the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs accuses Romania of providing direct military and logistical support to Ukraine, stating that the Giurgiulesti port has become a transit…