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Russian ambassador summoned by Romanian Foreign Ministry rejects accusations over Leipzig incident as “absurd and baseless”
Russia’s Ambassador to Bucharest, Vladimir Lipaev, on Thursday rejected accusations of Moscow’s involvement in the drone incident loaded with explosives at Leipzig/Halle airport, after being summoned to the Romanian Ministry…
Tens of millions of driver’s licences for sale on dark web. FBI investigates massive data breach that may still be active
The FBI is investigating information suggesting that tens of millions of driver’s licenses belonging to individuals from the United States and Canada have been stolen and put up for sale…
2 million lei in public funds for Orthodox youth gathering attended by Nicușor Dan. Total cost remains unknown
The International Meeting of Young Orthodox People, which was also attended by President Nicușor Dan, received two million lei from the State Secretariat for Cults. The organization of the event…
It sounds like a joke, but it isn’t. Trump proposes a new name for the Strait of Hormuz: “Trump Strait”
Donald Trump has found a new place on the map that, in his opinion, needs a different name. The American president suggests that the Strait of Hormuz should be renamed…
Motorway develops problems just one year after opening. Transport Ministry orders urgent repairs at contractors’ expense
Southern A0 Highway, fully opened to traffic last summer, already needs repairs. The Ministry of Transport states that too many deficiencies have emerged for the deteriorations to be solely attributed…
Who brought the explosive-laden drone to Leipzig Airport? DNA points to two men with Russian passports
The investigation into the attempted drone attack on Leipzig/Halle Airport has led to two suspects. The German criminal police reportedly identified, with the help of DNA traces, two men holding…
Europe closes ranks after Leipzig attack. Romania summons Russian ambassador as EU and NATO vow to step up pressure on Moscow
The European reaction to the drone attack attempt at Leipzig/Halle airport, attributed by Germany to Russia, is gaining momentum. Romania has decided to summon the Russian ambassador to Bucharest, while…
The first country to turn back its planes after Zelenski announced that Russian airspace will be "de facto closed"
Pegasus Airlines, the largest private airline in Turkey, has canceled several flights to Moscow and turned back at least two aircraft heading to Russia on Tuesday night, shortly after President…
Sweden considers the worst war scenario: Body bags and preparations for mass burials
The Swedish army organized a large-scale military exercise in the spring, with the objective of preparing for the possibility of an armed conflict. Body bags, a priest performing burial rituals…
Ukrainian secret service agents shot each other in Kiev (Video)
An exchange of fire between two branches of the Ukrainian security services took place in Kiev on Wednesday during an investigation into an alleged Russian terrorist plot targeting a Russian…
The woman who revealed the connections of an FBI special agent with a Russian oligarch was found dead
Allison Guerriero, the woman who provided American authorities with information that contributed to the investigation of former FBI official Charles McGonigal, was found dead in her home in Boynton Beach,…
Day 1652 Ukraine has launched a "silent" offensive. The Russians are almost encircled in a "pocket" in the swamp. Putin does not want to eliminate the leaders in Kiev, because he needs them
On the 1652nd day of the war, Russia once again attacked the regions of Kiev and Odesa. Ten people were injured, and several blocks, houses, and infrastructure elements were damaged.…
The EU is ready to bet billions on data centers. Not all countries want in. What is Romania's position?
An European plan for developing artificial intelligence infrastructure puts EU governments in front of a choice: to unlock significant investments or risk losing even more ground in the global AI…
Russia calls Germany's Leipzig drone attack claims false and an unprecedented escalation
Russia denies being behind last month’s drone attacks on Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany. The Russian Embassy in Germany stated on Tuesday that Berlin’s accusations represent an absurd and unfounded provocation,…
Explosion at Augsburg Central Station Leaves Two Injured, Rail Services Suspended
An explosion occurred on Wednesday morning at the central station in Augsburg, in southern Germany. Two people were injured, and the station was completely closed. The police are investigating the…
Russia secretly helped Iran develop supersonic missiles capable of threatening American ships
Russia has secretly helped Iran develop supersonic cruise missiles that could pose a threat to American warships in the Middle East. The transfer of such military technology to Tehran would…
Schengen strained, solidarity broken and return hubs disputed: EU struggles again with migration
After a tense summer marked by the crisis in Ceuta, the European Union member states are seeking solutions for managing migration. Reintroducing border controls, establishing deportation centers outside the EU,…
Drone carrying explosives found in a field in Romania
A damaged drone carrying an explosive payload was found on Tuesday in a field outside the village of Viișoara, Vaslui County. The area was immediately isolated, and a pyrotechnic team…
Donald Tusk warns of new sabotage acts across Europe: “We will soon find out it was Russian services”
Romania is among the European countries about which Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says have faced acts of sabotage and provocations, in a speech given in Gdańsk on the occasion…