Correspondence Dan Alexe // "Artificial Intelligence" on both sides of the Atlantic: two visions confront each other without reconciling

In January 2025, Donald Trump announced a plan to invest $500 billion in Artificial Intelligence (AI) over the next four years, in partnership with major IT companies such as Oracle, OpenAI, and SoftBank. Then, on Tuesday, February 11, after the AI Action summit in Paris, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen revealed a commitment of 200 billion euros to bolster AI investments in Europe. According to von der Leyen, the EU would contribute 50 billion euros, with an additional 150 billion euros from large corporations.

Ukraine negotiates with MET the possibility of transporting gas to the Transnistrian region

Ukraine is in discussions with the Hungarian company MET regarding gas delivery through its transmission network to the Republic of Moldova. This information was confirmed to Teleradio-Moldova by the Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine (GTSOU).

Constitutional Court of Romania confirms the vacancy of the position of president. Ilie Bolojan is interim president

On Tuesday, February 11, 2025, the Constitutional Court of Romania (CCR) issued a decision declaring that the position of President of Romania will be vacant as of February 12, 2025, due to the resignation of Klaus Iohannis. Under this decision, the interim presidency will be held by the President of the Senate, Ilie Bolojan, as reported by g4media.ro. The CCR's decision is final and has general binding authority. It has been communicated to both Parliament and the Government and will be published in the Official Gazette of Romania.

Klaus Iohannis resigns: Romanian leaders react to decision

Romania’s political scene has erupted following President Klaus Iohannis' resignation, announced on February 10.

Klaus Iohannis resigns as Romania faces political crisis

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis announced on Monday, in a press statement at Cotroceni Palace, that he will resign from office on February 12.

Serbia protests: 100 days after Novi Sad tragedy

Fresh protests erupt in Serbia 100 days after the Novi Sad train station collapse, claiming 15 lives and igniting a protest movement.

Lithuania leads Baltic States to energy independence

Lithuania, along with Latvia and Estonia, has successfully synchronized its power grid with continental Europe, after disconnecting all lines linking the Baltic States to the Russian energy system on Saturday.

Israel withdraws from Gaza's Netzarim corridor amid ceasefire talks

Israel has withdrawn from the key Netzarim corridor in Gaza as part of a fragile ceasefire agreement.

Rio Carnival 2025: Samba schools gear up for the big event

Brazil’s top samba schools are making their final preparations for the world-famous Rio de Janeiro Carnival. With just three weeks to go, rehearsals are in full swing as dancers and musicians fine-tune their performances.

Trump claims he spoke with Putin about ending Ukraine war

U.S. President Donald Trump said on he spoke on the phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin about ending the war in Ukraine, The New York Post reported, citing Reuters.

Swedish shooting at adult education center leaves 10 dead

Swedish police continue investigating the shooting at an adult education center in Örebro, 200 km west of Stockholm, as reported by the BBC. The attack left at least 10 people dead, including the suspected assailant.

Russia expels Le Monde journalist in press freedom attack

The French newspaper Le Monde has denounced the covert expulsion of its Moscow correspondent, Benjamin Quénelle, after Russian authorities revoked his press accreditation without providing any valid justification.