MEPs threaten legal action if Commission unfreezes more funds for Hungary

In a scathing resolution, Members of the European Parliament threatened to launch legal action against the European Commission if the executive releases further frozen funds to Hungary, Euronews reports.

Romania recorded the lowest visa refusal rate for the USA last year

In 2023, Romania recorded the lowest visa refusal rate for the US in the history of the bilateral relationship with the United States, of 8.8%, according to the Embassy of Romania in the US. Ambassador Andrei Muraru estimates that under such conditions Romania will be part of the American visa exemption program next year, writes Digi24.

Ukraine's defence minister cancels trip to France for 'security reasons'

Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov cancelled his scheduled visit to France on Thursday "for security reasons", the French Ministry of Armed Forces said in a statement on Wednesday, AFP reports.

Italy pushes for quick decision on EU maritime Red Sea force

Italy would like a political decision made to create an EU maritime security mission for the Red Sea by next week so that it can become operational as soon as possible, its foreign minister said on Wednesday, Reuters reports.

Russian military says Ukrainian drones downed over Moscow, Leningrad regions

Russia's Defence Ministry said early on Thursday that its air defence units had intercepted and destroyed one Ukrainian drone over the Moscow region and a second over the Leningrad region surrounding the country's second largest city, St Petersburg, Reuters reports.

New American-British attacks in Yemen

The Houthi rebels announced on Thursday that the American and British forces launched a fourth round of strikes in Yemen, assuring at the same time that they will continue their attacks on ships in the Red Sea, reports Agerpres.ro.

Ten Chinese military aircraft have crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait

The Ministry of Defense of Taiwan declared, on Thursday, that in the last 24 hours, 10 Chinese military planes crossed the sensitive median line of the Taiwan Strait, News.ro reports.

COVID-19 vaccines prevented nearly 1.4 million deaths in Europe, says WHO

A new study by the World Health Organization (WHO) found that COVID-19 vaccines prevented nearly 1.4 million deaths in the European region.

Global impact of Zelenskyy's metaphoric Putin critique

The majority of international publications are analysing the message delivered by the Ukrainian President at the Davos World Economic Forum.

WHO: Tobacco consumption down, but Europe at risk

The World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Wednesday that tobacco consumption is declining worldwide, but Europe may become the leading smoking continent by 2030.

Zelensky blames Russia for global conflicts at Davos

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered a stark message at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday, blaming Russia for fueling conflicts around the world and declaring that "one man has stolen at least 13 years of peace."

Poland-Ukraine trade thaw: Blockade lifted, talks ongoing

Months of disruption at three key Polish-Ukrainian border crossings ended Tuesday as truckers agreed to suspend their protest.