War in Ukraine: Bomb attacks continue in several regions

In the last 24 hours, Ukrainian forces repelled Russian attacks on 11 towns in the Donetsk and Lugansk regions. Meanwhile, hundreds of thousands of people continue to live in the dark in Odessa and other regions due to attacks on energy infrastructure. Emergency crews are working to alleviate the power outage.

Armed attack with three dead in a cafe in Rome. A friend of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni – among the victims

Armed attack in a cafe in Rome. Three women, including a friend of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, were killed Sunday during a meeting of tenants of a block of flats in Rome, after a 57-year-old man opened fire on the crowd. Following the incident, the man was immobilized by the people gathered at the meeting.

Bad weather hits Europe. Countries where snow, storms and rain are expected

Cold weather and snow will dominate Europe in the coming days. Meteorologists have issued several warnings, and the advection of cold air will be positioned for several days over the west, center and north of the continent.

The drama of Ukrainian women who gave birth in wartime: "It was scary"

Wartime births. The Russian invasion of Ukraine brought suffering, but also tears of happiness for the families where the children appeared. For many women, who became pregnant before or at the beginning of the war, carrying a pregnancy well and giving birth in unimaginable conditions was a great challenge.

General Prosecutor's Office of Ukraine: At least 443 children have died and another 855 have been injured since the beginning of the Russian invasion

Since the beginning of the Russian Federation's invasion of Ukraine, at least 1,298 children have suffered. Of these, at least 443 lost their lives and another 855 were injured. Data in this regard were reported by the General Prosecutor's Office of Ukraine on Saturday, December 10.

Turkey blocks Russian oil ships in the Black Sea. The move could overturn the price of crude

A gridlock has been created in recent days on a major oil trading route. If left unresolved, it could affect global supply and raise prices at a fragile time for energy markets, reports Digi24, citing CNN.

Ukraine will receive new military aid from the US, focused on anti-aircraft systems against drones

The US will send Ukraine new military aid, worth $275 million and intended mainly to strengthen anti-aircraft defences, especially against drones, it was announced on Friday John Kirby, spokesman for the White House, reports Agerpres with reference to AFP.

Jens Stoltenberg: "The war in Ukraine could reach Europe and turn into a war between NATO and Russia"

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has expressed concern that the fighting in Ukraine could get out of hand and it could turn into a war between Russia and NATO, reports Digi.24 with reference to The Guardian.

Romania: In protest against Vienna's refusal, citizens began to boycott Austrian companies

After blocking Romania's accession to the Schengen area, the Austrian interior minister says he is also angry. In an interview with Austrian media, Gerhard Karner said he was put in a position to vote before the population was ready for what was to come. Meanwhile, in Romania, in protest against Vienna's refusal, citizens began to boycott Austrian companies.

War in Ukraine: Russian troops lost three ammunition depots and military equipment

Ukrainian troops have repelled Russian attacks in the Luhansk region, as well as near the Donetsk region, according to the latest report by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, published on Friday morning.

Vladimir Plahotniuc and Ilan Shor are sanctioned by the UK Government

Moldovan citizens Vladimir Plahotniuc and Ilan Shor, fugitives from Moldovan justice, have today been sanctioned by the UK Government under the UK’s Anti-Corruption Sanctions Regulations, announces the British Embassy in Chisinau in a post on Facebook

Romania failed to join the Schengen Area after Austria and the Netherlands voted against it

Romania has again failed joining the Schengen Area after Austria and the Netherlands voted on Thursday at the Justice and Home Affairs Council (JHA) in Brussels against the accession of Bulgaria and Romania to this area. Austria officially announced, through the voice of its Minister of the Interior, that it opposes the accession of Romania and Bulgaria. The Netherlands voted together to reject Romania and Bulgaria, although it supported Romania, but the decoupling of the two countries proved impossible, reports G4media.ro.