Romania’s Constitutional Court has annulled the first round of the presidential elections. The winner was Calin Georgescu, a right-wing candidate who was not wanted by the establishment. The Romanian Constitutional Court has annulled the first round of the presidential election, which was won by right-wing politician Calin Georgescu, Digi24 television reported. Although the same institution […]
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Wrong first round result? They’re going to count the votes again
Romania’s Constitutional Court has ordered a recount of votes cast in the first round of the presidential elections. In a statement published on Thursday, the Romanian Constitutional Court announced that, after assessing the requests of one of the candidates, Cristian Terhes, to declare the elections invalid, it has ordered the Central Electoral Office to count […]
The European Union has admitted two new countries to the Schengen area
The EU Council has decided to admit Bulgaria and Romania to the Schengen area. The procedure will begin with the abolition of air and sea border controls from March 2024. The European Commission said in a statement that the decision to admit Bulgaria and Romania to the Schengen area “will contribute to the development of […]
Russian drone in Romania. Bucharest summons Russian ambassador
The Romanian government summons the Russian ambassador after the Ministry of Defense confirmed that a drone crashed on its territory, across the border with Ukraine. In response to this “new violation of Romania’s airspace, contrary to international law”, the Russian ambassador will be summoned, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported, condemning Moscow’s “repeated attacks”. And […]
Ukraine has a plan to create a ‘green corridor’
Ukraine is trying to create a ‘green corridor’ that will facilitate the export of agricultural products. The Ministry of Development of Communities, Territories and Infrastructure of Ukraine has started negotiations with Moldova and Romania on the creation of a “green corridor” between the checkpoints of Reni (Ukraine), Giurgiuleşti (Moldova) and Galați (Romania) to facilitate the […]
A Russian drone hit the territory of a NATO country
Romanian authorities reported finding a crater after the impact of a Russian drone. This is the second incident of this type in recent weeks. A hole was discovered on Romanian territory after the impact and explosion of a Russian drone. The machine was probably launched during a nighttime attack by the Russian Federation on Ukrainian […]
Russian drones over a NATO country? Residents received warnings
The Romanian radar observation system recorded a signal indicating an airspace violation during the night from Friday to Saturday. In a statement, the Romanian Ministry of Defense announced that the radar observation system at night indicated a possible violation of Romanian airspace during Russian air strikes on Ukraine. The signal was detected near the city […]
Bulgaria. Farmers oppose the import of agricultural products from Ukraine
Farmers in Bulgaria blocked road traffic and some border crossings. A protest is underway against the decision to restore imports of agricultural products from Ukraine. On Friday, the European Commission decided not to extend the embargo on Ukrainian grain in five European Union member states (Poland, Bulgaria, Hungary, Slovakia, Romania). From Saturday, Ukraine would introduce […]
Poland as a model. Romanian farmers want an embargo on grain from Ukraine
Romanian farmers asked the government on Saturday to unilaterally ban the import of Ukrainian grain. They refer to Poland. Romanian farmers have asked for a unilateral ban on the import of Ukrainian grain and other food products following the European Commission’s decision to lift restrictions, Reuters reports. Romania is one of five EU countries, along […]
Romania restricts flights near its border with Ukraine after Russian drone strikes
Romania tightens flight restrictions near the border with Ukraine. This is in response to Russia’s recent attacks, after which drone remains were found on the country’s territory. The Romanian Ministry of Defense introduces new flight restrictions over northern Dobruja, on the border with Ukraine. This is a response to Russian attacks, which resulted in the […]