Romanian Postal Workers Strike Over Low Pay

Thousands of Romanian postal workers went on strike to protest low wages. According to the Romanian Postal Workers' Union, employees are demanding a net salary increase of 400 Romanian lei (about 80 euros) and an increase in the loyalty bonus granted in instalments.

Ukraine's SBU Rejects Terrorism Claims Amid Russia's Extradition Request

On Monday, Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) rebuffed the terrorism allegations levelled by Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs as "cynical."

Israeli Military Withdraws After Gaza Operation; Weapons Found in Al-Shifa Hospital

The Israeli military has withdrawn from the vicinity of Al-Shifa hospital in the Gaza Strip following a two-week operation.

Paris Olympics: 800 Rejected Over Security Concerns, Minister Reveals

French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin presented an updated report on Sunday regarding the verifications conducted on all security agents and public officials involved in organising this summer's Olympic Games, as reported by AFP and cited by news.ro.

Thousands Rally in Jerusalem Against Netanyahu's Government

Thousands gathered in Jerusalem on Sunday to protest against the administration of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the exemptions from military service granted to ultra-Orthodox Jewish men. The scenes echoed the mass demonstrations seen last year, according to Reuters.

France to increase security at churches over Easter

French authorities are to deploy members of the security forces in front of all Catholic and Protestant churches for the upcoming Easter weekend, further bolstering security in the aftermath of the Moscow attack, AFP reports.

The European Commission and the European Parliament welcome the entry of Bulgaria and Romania into the Schengen air and maritime space

Romania and Bulgaria partially joined Europe’s ID-check-free travel zone on Sunday, March 31, marking a new step in the two countries’ integration with the European Union, Le Monde reports.

Three humanitarian aid ships are due to arrive in the Gaza Strip on Monday

A maritime convoy of three ships carrying hundreds of tons of aid for Gaza left the Cypriot port of Larnaca on Saturday, DW reports

Russia conducts 'counter-terrorism operation' in Dagestan, detains three

Russia has conducted a "counter-terrorism operation" in the southern region of Dagestan on Sunday, detaining three people, the National Anti-Terrorism Committee said, BBC reports.

Turkey goes to local polls in test of Erdogan's popularity

Turkish voters went to the polls on Sunday in municipal elections, with all eyes on Istanbul, the national "jewel" that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hopes to pry away from the opposition, AFP reports.

War in Ukraine: Russia launched 16 missiles and 11 drones overnight

Ukraine's air force said on March 30 that Russian forces fired four missiles into eastern Ukraine overnight, as well as 12 Shahed drones across the country, Reuters reports.

War in Ukraine: Infrastructure in central Poltava region targeted by Russian drones and missiles

Russian forces attacked infrastructure in the Poltava region in central Ukraine during the night, the Ukrainian military administration announced on Saturday, informs dpa, cited by Agerpres.