The fire that broke out on Monday night at CET Vest in Bucharest caused a major breakdown in the district heating system, leaving tens of thousands of homes in the…
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Raed Arafat, officially under investigation in SMURD helicopter VAT case; DSU chief claims smear campaign
Raed Arafat is officially under investigation by the Military Prosecutor’s Office and is a suspect in a smuggling case involving the transfer of a SMURD helicopter from the United Kingdom…
FBI director sues The Atlantic for $250 million over alcohol allegations
The FBI Director has filed a defamation complaint against The Atlantic after the magazine recently published an investigation that mentions his alcohol problem and the fragility of his position at…
Germany considers sending naval ships to the Strait of Hormuz: What steps are required
Germany is considering a possible naval deployment in the Strait of Hormuz amid increasing tensions in the region, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated. The official mentioned, in an interview with…
How US forces captured an Iranian ship in a dramatic helicopter assault: Inside the USS Spruance and its rapid-fire gun (Video)
The American forces have attacked and captured an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman after it allegedly attempted to break the blockade imposed by the US on Iranian…
Ukraine seeks joint European missile defense initiative, Zelensky says
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, argues that Europe needs to develop its own ballistic missile defense system and that Ukraine is already in discussions on this matter with several…
Empty Ryanair jet takes off, leaving all 192 passengers behind
A Ryanair flight scheduled for April 14 from Vatry airport in France to Marrakech took off without any passengers on board. The 192 travelers who had booked tickets were unable…
Day 1516 Kyiv strikes drone factory in Russia, oil ports; Volodymyr Zelensky warns lax sanctions fuel the war
On the 1516th day of war, the Ukrainians struck deep into Russia again. The attack on a military drone factory in Taganrog and a port on the Sea of Azov…
In a surprise end-of-term shift, Viktor Orbán is ready to unblock the EU loan for Ukraine - with one condition
Hungary’s Prime Minister, Viktor Orbán, has announced that he is willing to give up the veto on a 90 billion euro loan from the European Union for Ukraine, but only…
Support for Donald Trump drops sharply amid economic concerns and war tensions
The popularity of American President Donald Trump has dropped to 37%, amid increasing dissatisfaction regarding the economy and the handling of the war with Iran, as shown by an NBC…
Day 1514 Building hit by drone (Video). A young woman openly criticized Putin. Russian soldiers are "dead" without Telegram. EU will unlock billions for Ukraine
On the 1514th day of war, Russia continued aerial attacks on Ukraine, but at a lower level after Thursday’s massive bombardment: Russian forces launched over 20 attacks on two districts…
US to delay weapons deliveries to some European countries due to Iran war, sources say
American officials have informed some European partners that certain arms deliveries contracted earlier will likely be delayed as the war with Iran continues to deplete weapon stocks, said five sources…
The Russians have attacked again. A drone entered Romanian airspace
The Russians have once again attacked civilian and infrastructure targets in Ukraine with drones last night, in the northern area of the Chilia branch, near the border with Romania. One…
A former MiG pilot promises to save Bulgaria
The former president and commander of the Bulgarian Air Force, Rumen Radev, is on the verge of winning Sunday’s general elections. He promises to combat the omnipresent „mafia state” that…
Germans take too many sick leave days. Merz wants to cut their pay
German employees have taken, on average, more than a day of sick leave per month in the past year. Now the government is proposing reducing the wages of employees who…
How the head of the Constitutional Court explains the cancellation of the presidential elections: three reasons rooted in the Constitution
The President of the Constitutional Court, Simina Tănăsescu, explained the reasons behind the decision to annul the 2024 presidential elections after the first round, citing serious violations of electoral rights…
Chaos at European airports: new border system causes delays of up to three hours
The introduction of the new European Entry-Exit System (EES) has led to huge queues at airports across Europe, where passengers can wait up to three hours at border control. Passengers…
The helmet from Coțofenești and the Dacian bracelets return to Romania: when they can be seen at the National History Museum
The Romanian Government has announced the repatriation of the helmet from Coțofenești and the two recovered Dacian bracelets, artifacts of exceptional value for the national heritage. This is the first…
Day 1513 Devastating Russian attack during the night. Refinery in flames in Krasnodar (Video). Ukraine has a new fighting model, the Russians have started to attack along the entire front line
On the 1513th day of war, Russian forces launched a large-scale aerial attack. The initial toll indicates over 100 casualties in the capital Kyiv, in the city of Odesa, and…
Russian hackers target dozens of Romanian Army accounts. MoD: Breach contained, no classified data exposed
Russian-affiliated hackers have compromised at least 67 email accounts of the Romanian Air Force. According to an analysis by Reuters published on Wednesday, based on data accidentally exposed online by…