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Reuters: Romanian Navy official lost two fingers during a test of U.S.-made drones. Manufacturer accused of concealing serious safety issues
A woman from the Romanian military navy suffered serious injuries during an exercise conducted in the USA, after her hand got caught in the propeller of a V-BAT military drone,…
EU keeps compensation of up to €600 for delayed flights. What new obligations airlines will face
Passengers of airlines in the European Union are getting closer to maintaining the current compensation system for flight delays and cancellations, after European negotiators reached a compromise on the reform…
Why didn't SCOMAR detect the drone that exploded in the Port of Constanța? The Interior Ministry says it is not an anti-drone system
The Ministry of Internal Affairs provided explanations on Friday evening after the incident in the Port of Constanța, where a Ukrainian maritime drone that had gone out of control self-detonated…
Hungary drops its veto and unlocks €6.6 billion for Ukraine's defense, clearing the way for EU accession talks
Hungary has lifted the final veto that was blocking a European package of support for Ukraine worth 6.6 billion euros, mainly aimed at strengthening the country’s air defense. The decision…
A driverless suspended train crosses the desert (video)
The first driverless monorail network in Africa was inaugurated in Cairo. The East Nile line, opened to the public in May, spans 56.5 kilometers and connects the Cairo International Stadium…
Romanian General: Constanța Drone Blast Was Predictable. Maritime Drones Are Built to Self-Detonate
The explosion of the maritime drone that triggered a maximum alert in the Port of Constanța on Friday and the evacuation of the population within a one-kilometer radius should not…
Russia Issues First Statement on the Drone Explosion in Constanța
The Russian Embassy in Bucharest reacted to the explosion of the marine drone in the Port of Constanța, stating that the device belongs to Ukraine and rejecting any attempt to…
War Drone Explodes in Romania’s Constanța Port. Authorities Issue Ro-Alert Warning: “Take Shelter Immediately” (Photo & Video)
A powerful explosion occurred on Friday morning around 10:30 in the Port of Constanța. The explosion, heard and seen by locals, happened after a marine drone was found in the…
Ukraine destroys Russia's drone base at Donetsk airport: The first operation of this kind in modern history (Video)
Ukrainian drone units have launched a series of attacks on the Donetsk airport, occupied by Russia, thwarting Moscow’s attempt to turn it into a military base. Ukrainian drone units are…
Ukraine is developing a missile that could fly towards Moscow this summer
Ukraine could start test flights for an internally developed ballistic missile capable of reaching Moscow as early as this summer. The announcement comes just days after the Ukrainian defense company…
Germany rejects EU push and insists on maintaining border controls
Germany has rejected the European Commission’s request to remove controls at internal borders, arguing that the measure is still necessary to combat illegal migration and human trafficking networks. The statement…
European Parliament under fire for hosting pro-Russian, UFO-claiming organization
An organization accused by Ukrainian authorities of promoting pro-Russian narratives and associated with conspiracy theories about extraterrestrials organized an event in the European Parliament. The event took place in February…
Trump moves closer to “immortality” with planned Trump promenade near Lincoln Memorial
Donald Trump plans to build a promenade in Washington bearing his name near the Lincoln Memorial, an iconic building and one of the most visited places in the U.S. capital.The…
Putin acknowledges using Oreshnik strikes on Ukraine to test future attacks on cities: “We calculated everything to the millimeter”
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the medium-range ballistic missiles Oreşnik were launched at Ukraine to observe the effects of impact and the dispersion of incendiary elements, in preparation for…
The "Flamingo Revolution" shakes Albania: Young people protest a €4 billion luxury resort backed by Trump's son-in-law (Video)
The flamingo bird has become the symbol of an unprecedented movement in Albania, directed against a huge tourist project associated with Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of American President Donald Trump.…
Germany misses out on a UN Security Council seat for the first time. Berlin blames Russia
Germany has failed for the first time in history to secure a non-permanent membership in the UN Security Council, after being defeated by Portugal and Austria in the vote held…
Day 1562 Ukraine strikes occupied Crimea, Rubio warns of escalation, Peter Magyar offers Hungary as a venue for peace talks, and robots begin replacing soldiers?
On day 1,562 of the war, Russia and Ukraine once again target each other’s objectives far from the front line. Moscow launched nearly 300 drones and a ballistic missile last…
Trump dealt a blow as four Republicans join Democrats to back US withdrawal from the Iran war
The U.S. House of Representatives adopted on Wednesday a resolution urging President Donald Trump to withdraw American forces involved in the conflict with Iran, in a vote that represents a…
Historic Step for Moldova: EU Formally Invites Chisinau to Begin Accession Negotiations
Moldova has received the green light to open the first accession negotiation cluster with the European Union. The EU Presidency, held by Cyprus, sent an official letter to the Republic…