Spain's climate emergency measure: Paid leave and aid package

In a landmark move following the devastating October floods that claimed 224 lives, Spain’s left-wing government has approved a new policy granting paid climate leave of up to four days.

Georgia erupts: Protests against halted EU accession talks

Thousands gathered on Thursday, November 28, in central Tbilisi to protest Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze’s decision to halt EU accession talks until 2028.

Romania's Constitutional Court demands recount of votes in first round of presidential elections

The Romanian Constitutional Court is demanding that the Central Electoral Bureau recount the votes in the first round of presidential elections, inform Digi24 sources. The decision was made at the end of a two-hour session, following the appeal filed by MEP Cristian Terheș, who accuses fraud regarding Elena Lasconi's votes.

Calls for suspension of TikTok app in Romania. Klaus Iohannis summons CSAT for cyber risks in the electoral process

The Vice President of the National Authority for Administration and Regulation in Communications (ANCOM) in Romania, Pavel Popescu, announced the start of procedures to suspend the TikTok application in the country. The decision comes in the context of suspicions related to influencing the first round of the presidential elections, held on November 24, 2024, writes the Romanian media.

Romanians will travel visa-free to the US as of 2025

As of January 1, 2025, Romanians will travel visa-free to the United States. This is after Romania met the visa refusal rate criterion for qualifying for the Visa Waiver Program, which fell below the three percent threshold imposed by American legislation. Now, the percentage is 2.61, according to the US Department of State. The announcement was made by the Romanian Embassy in Washington.

Protests continue in Romania as thousands of young people oppose the candidacy of Călin Georgescu, who is advancing to the second round of the presidential elections

On Tuesday evening, hundreds of demonstrators chanted, "Young people, do not vote for a dictator," during protests held in Bucharest and other major cities across Romania. They are reacting to Georgescu’s success in the first round of the elections. Georgescu, an independent candidate, is known for his anti-Western views and pro-Putin sympathies, drawing concerns about his "legionary" connections.

Georgia's upcoming presidential election amid political unrest

Georgia will hold a presidential election on December 14, a process intended to strengthen the ruling party’s control, Georgian Dream, AFP reported on Tuesday.

Flooding in Gaza: Thousands of displaced, urgent aid needed

The torrential rain and storm that struck the Gaza Strip have left thousands of people homeless, forcing them to move and live in tents by the sea.

Red Sea tourist yacht capsizes: 17 missing, 28 rescued

Egyptian authorities announced that 17 people are missing after a tourist yacht capsized off the Red Sea coast on Monday, and 28 others were rescued, channelstv.com reports.

Kazakhstan to expand oil exports via Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline

Kazakhstan may significantly increase its crude oil exports through the Turkish port of Ceyhan, Energy Minister Almasadam Satkaliyev announced on Monday.

Marcel Ciolacu resigns as PSD leader after election results

After the announcement of the partial results in the Romanian presidential elections, Marcel Ciolacu announced that he had resigned from the leadership of the PSD (Social Democratic Party).

President Maia Sandu condemns killing of Rabbi Zvi Kogan in UAE

President Maia Sandu condemned the killing of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, a dual Moldovan-Israeli citizen, on Monday, November 25.