Romania will grant short-stay Schengen visas

Starting from March 31, 2024, Romania will grant short-stay Schengen visas. This is provided for in the decision of the Council of the European Union regarding the application of the Schengen acquis in Romania and Bulgaria, announce the Bucharest authorities, quoted by Rador.

Provisional crisis management center in Palanca has ended its activity

The provisional crisis management center in the town of Palanca stopped its activity. The decision was taken after the expiration of the state of emergency in the Republic of Moldova. IGSU employees withdraw their tents, technical and electrical equipment that were functional for the accommodation of refugees for two years.

Japan earthquake deaths top 100, with hundreds missing

Japan's death toll from the New Year's Day earthquake reached 110 on Saturday as a search for survivors in the rubble of collapsed buildings entered a sixth day, with more than 200 still missing after the deadliest quake in nearly eight years, Reuters reports.

Russian troops launched two attacks on the city of Pokrovsk, Donetsk region

Russian troops launched two attacks on the city of Pokrovsk, Donetsk region, during Friday evening. Ukrainian authorities have reported several wounded people, writes Rador.

UNICEF: Children in the Gaza Strip facing malnutrition and disease

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said on Friday that after almost three months of war in Gaza, malnutrition and disease are creating a deadly cycle that threatens over 1.1 million children, DPA reports.

Korean border heats up: North shells draw evacuation

South Korea evacuated residents of two islands near a disputed maritime border Friday after North Korea launched over 200 artillery rounds into the sea, escalating tensions in the already fragile peninsula.

Moldova: Stepping stones to EU membership with open programs and grants

Moldova's aspirations for EU membership are receiving a boost with a plethora of opportunities available through the EU NEIGHBOURS East platform.

Tragic fire at German hospital claims four lives, injures ten

A fire that erupted at a hospital in Uelzen, Lower Saxony, early Thursday morning tragically claimed the lives of four individuals and injured at least ten others.

Iowa school shooting: 1 killed, 5 injured in high school attack

A 17-year-old student opened fire at Perry High School in Iowa on Friday morning, killing one sixth-grader and injuring five others before being shot and killed by police.

Moldova Parliament travel: One million spent on global engagements

Moldova's Parliament spent over 1 million Moldovan leu ($55,000) on international travel for deputies and staff in the final quarter of 2023, with major expenses on attending parliamentary assemblies and visiting foreign capitals.

Black Sea nations unite to combat mine threat

Facing the lingering danger of drifting mines from the Ukraine war, three Black Sea nations – Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey – are set to ink a cooperative agreement next week to tackle the growing threat.

Belarus President signs lifetime immunity law, restricting opposition leaders in exile

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has signed a new law granting him lifetime immunity from criminal investigation and blocking exiled opposition leaders from running in future presidential elections, as reported by The Guardian and relayed by News.ro.