Residents from several American states have reported strange sightings of drones, including near military targets. One even crashed on Friday, causing a fire, but authorities do not know who owns…
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Romanian individuals incited online to killing people or blowing up buildings
The Prosecutor’s Office expands the investigation targeting incitement to violence, including the killing of public figures or the blowing up of buildings. The Romanian Public Ministry announced searches in Alba,…
The government withdraws 620,000 euros from the Reserve Fund for the salary of a single prosecutor
Judges’ decisions in court regarding overdue salaries are putting a hole in the state budget. The government approved on Thursday the increase of the Ministry of Justice’s budget from the…
The Russians claim that the Oreshnik missile would hit Deveselu in 5 minutes: Targets in Europe and impact times (Map)
Russian propaganda channels on Telegram have distributed a map showing how quickly the hypersonic ballistic missile Oresnik would strike NATO military bases in Europe, including the one in Deveselu. Former…
The biometric border crossing system will be launched in the EU in 2025. Who will have to use it
Within six months of the gradual launch, every Schengen border crossing point will use the new European Union Entry/Exit system. After several failures and delays, the long-awaited Entry/Exit System (EES)…
Day 1023 Critical situation in Pokrovsk. The Kremlin announces a "mandatory" response. Trump did not invite Putin to the USA
On day 1023 of war, bad news arrives from the front lines for Kiev. Russian troops have reached just six kilometers from the strategic city of Pokrovsk, and the Ukrainian…
Russia has invested 69 million euros in a propaganda campaign in Romania and Bulgaria
Moscow financed a vast propaganda campaign and large-scale interference in Bulgaria and Romania with 69 million euros, revealed a group of Bulgarian cybersecurity experts. Russia spent 69 million euros to…
Elena Udrea remains in prison: ICCJ rejected her appeal against the conviction in the Gala Bute case
A panel of five judges from the High Court of Cassation and Justice rejected on Thursday the request filed by Elena Udrea regarding the review of the 6-year prison sentence…
Drones will adhere to the same standards as manned aircraft
The government adopted a bill in Thursday’s meeting that targets unmanned aerial vehicles. These are expected to be subject to the same regulations as manned aircraft. The Government’s spokesperson, Mihai…
NATO Chief Calls for More Money for Defense Against Russia: "We Are Not Prepared for What Awaits Us in 4-5 Years"
NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, warned on Thursday that the alliance is not prepared for the threats it will face from Russia in the coming years and that it is…
The Council of the European Union has approved the full accession of Romania and Bulgaria to the Schengen area
EU interior ministers have adopted the decision to eliminate controls at the internal land borders with and between Bulgaria and Romania starting from January 1, 2025. ‼ DEAL! Interior ministers…
The Government of the Republic of Moldova declares a state of emergency in the energy sector. Romania is also on the edge
The Government of the Republic of Moldova has approved the declaration of a state of emergency in the energy sector for a period of 60 days, starting from December 16,…
Day 1022 Ukraine, close to a significant loss. Moscow warns that Americans are hunting Russians. Who pays the military tax
On the 1022nd day of war, a Ukrainian rocket hit an industrial unit in the Russian region of Rostov, destroying critical infrastructure in the city of Taganrog, located on the…
Russia has brought its tactical nuclear weapons closer to the NATO border: Directly threatened countries
Russia has moved tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus, marking the first deployment of nuclear arsenal outside Russian territory since the Cold War. At least four NATO states are now directly…
The mayor of Crevedia was detained after exploiting a disabled man on his animal farm
The mayor of Crevedia, Florin Petre (PSD), was detained after exploiting a man with disabilities on his animal farm. Prosecutors are requesting his preventive arrest for 30 days, with accusations…
The Government of Ukraine has approved the agreement with Romania for the construction of a road bridge over the Tisa River
The Ukrainian government approved on Tuesday the agreement with Romania for the construction of a road bridge over the Tisa River, according to the announcement made by the Prime Minister…
Hard times for liberal democracies after a record electoral year
Crisis of trust, fragmented political scenes, rise of extremes and populists: liberal democracies emerge more weakened than ever from the dozens of elections that took place worldwide in 2024, favoring…
The mixture in elections attributed to Russia exploited real dissatisfactions in Romania - BBC analysis
Romanians are still reeling from the last-minute cancellation of the presidential elections, following accusations of „massive” and „aggressive” Moscow interference to distort the vote, in which a far-right candidate was…
Bulgarian lawmakers call for investigation after the elections in Romania
The Russian digital agency that ran the campaign for Călin Georgescu is connected to over 50 companies in Bulgaria owned by the same individual. Bulgarian lawmakers are calling for the…
The Guardian warns: Russia's interference in Romania's elections, through TikTok, a warning signal for all democracies
The social media-driven success of a pro-Putin candidate in the Romanian elections has confirmed that Russia’s hybrid warfare tactics are a threat and a wake-up call for all democratic states,…