Elbridge Colby, the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, is expected in Bucharest on Wednesday. The Romanian Ambassador to the U.S. explains the stakes of the high-ranking Pentagon official’s…
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Series of bomb threats at airports in Europe: A plane checked in Spain, two flights inspected in Rome. A Boeing 737 MAX landed at another airport in Warsaw
Six bomb threat alerts disrupted activity on Tuesday at airports in Murcia (Spain), Rome, Warsaw, and Sofia, in a series of incidents that appear to indicate a coordinated action. Two…
War widens in the Black Sea in a test of NATO red lines
After seven commercial ships were attacked last month near Romania and Bulgaria, NATO member countries, the US-led military alliance announced that it will deploy maritime patrol aircraft, radars, and drones…
Political crisis in Belgium: The Prime Minister has submitted his resignation. The King is still considering
Belgium’s Prime Minister, Bart De Wever, presented himself at the royal palace Monday morning to submit his resignation to King Philippe, after overnight budget negotiations ended in failure. De Wever…
Fire breaks out at popular Daimon restaurant in Bucharest’s Tineretului Park. Complex management issues statement (Video)
A strong fire broke out Monday morning at the Diamon restaurant, the well-known event complex in the area of Tineretului Park in Bucharest. The flames engulfed several halls, and firefighters…
Day 1713 Oil center hit by drones. The Russians took advantage of Melania's ceasefire (Video). Zelenski is ready to meet with Putin and sets conditions for Trump
Day 1713 of the war began with airstrikes in Russia and Ukraine. Several drones struck the oil center in Samara in the early hours of the morning, causing explosions followed…
Violent unrest in Germany: More than 100 police officers injured, dozens arrested as authorities warn of tough penalties
German authorities announced tough measures on Sunday after demonstrations organized in dozens of cities by the “Gen Z regelt” movement were followed by violent incidents in several parts of the…
G20 row: Official group photo cancelled after several countries refused to pose alongside Sergei Lavrov
The official photograph of the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting, held in Atlanta, was cancelled after several countries, including the United Kingdom and Australia, refused to appear alongside the Russian Foreign…
Canada and EU launch new alliance open to other countries, aiming to reduce reliance on US
Canada and the European Union have announced the creation of a new alliance, open to other countries that share the same values. The partnership, called the „Alliance for the Future,”…
Three brothers missing in Sălaj for two days. Police investigate possible abduction. What their mother says
Three siblings, aged 11, 12, and 13, have been missing for two days in Sălaj and Cluj counties after disappearing Thursday afternoon from the town of Borla. Police are investigating…
Political crisis in Poland: President turns plane around, Polish ambassador to Romania resigns (Video)
Poland is facing a new political crisis following the controversial suspension of the president of the Constitutional Tribunal, Bogdan Święczkowski. Hundreds of protesters gathered on Friday evening in front of…
Day 1711 Coalition of the Willing meets in Berlin. Patriot systems delayed until after 2030. Civilians rescued from occupied territory. Another Russian refinery burns (Video)
On the 1711th day of the war, Germany announced a new meeting of the „Coalition of Willing” in Berlin to coordinate military and financial support for Ukraine. Chancellor Friedrich Merz…
SAFE defence contracts under scrutiny: Oprea points to Bolojan’s team, Miruță accuses PSD of looking for excuses
Defense Minister Radu Oprea has sent the Control Corps to the General Directorate for Armaments (DGARM) to verify the military acquisitions financed through the European SAFE program. The minister claims…
Colectiv, 11 years on: Legal battles continue as fire authorities seek to recover compensation and former owner challenges conviction
Eleven years after the tragedy at the Colectiv club on October 30, 2015, which resulted in 65 deaths, the legal battle is far from over. Dozens of cases are still…
Pentagon’s second-in-command to visit Bucharest after partial US troop withdrawal. Romania seeks stronger American military presence
Elbridge Colby, the US Deputy Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, is expected in Bucharest on November 4. The visit comes after the withdrawal of some American troops from Romania, and…
Kövesi’s seven-year term as European Chief Prosecutor comes to an end. Her legacy and who will succeed her
Laura Codruța Kovesi ends on Friday, October 30, her seven-year term as head of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO), the institution whose first chief prosecutor she was. The former…
42 foreign nationals among passengers involved in Spain train disaster. Whereabouts of 24 remain unknown
There were 42 foreign citizens from seven countries on the two trains involved in the railway tragedy in Spain. Authorities have managed to establish the situation of only 18 of…
Putin threatens war with Europe: ‘We are ready.’ He also issues warning over the Baltic Sea
Vladimir Putin has warned that Russia is prepared for a war with Europe, although he claims that he does not want such a conflict. The Kremlin leader stated that a…
Day 1710 Images of the Apocalypse in Russia: Explosions at a refinery after Trump called for a pause (Video). 7 Russian ships approach the USA
On the 1710th day of the war, Ukraine struck a major refinery in the Russian Samara region, causing multiple fires. 11 huge columns of smoke rose into the sky. The…
The oldest independent newspaper in Russia is closing. Novaia Gazeta: We have been killed
Novaia Gazeta, Russia’s oldest independent newspaper, announced on Friday that it is ceasing operations after more than three decades of existence. The newspaper announced that it will publish one last…