President Klaus Iohannis hopes that Romania will join the Schengen Area this year

The President of Romania, Klaus Iohannis, hopes that his country will join the Schengen Area this year, especially since it has made sustained efforts to contribute to securing the borders of the European Union, Radio Romania News reports.

European Commission threatens Serbia and Kosovo with "decisive measures" if violence continues

The European Commission on Saturday threatened Serbia and Kosovo with restrictive measures if they do not take steps to prevent further violence, after dozens of members of the international peacekeeping mission KFOR in Kosovo were injured in clashes with Serb protesters who do not recognise the outcome of local elections that Serbs in northern Kosovo boycotted, DPA and Agerpres report.

Dorin Recean represented the Republic of Moldova at the inauguration ceremony of the President of Turkey

Prime Minister Dorin Recean represented the Republic of Moldova at the inauguration ceremony of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The announcement was made by Government spokesman Daniel Voda.

Wagner leader accuses Russian forces of trying to blow up his soldiers

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the paramilitary Wagner organisation, who has often been at loggerheads with the Russian military leadership, appears to have taken the dispute further, accusing pro-Moscow forces of trying to blow up his men, according to Sky News and HotNews.

Turkey prepares for the inauguration of Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Officials from 78 countries are expected

Turkey's newly-elected President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will be sworn in today following his victory in the presidential election. Guests from 78 countries are expected to attend the ceremony, reports Anadolu Agency.

President Volodimir Zelenski says Ukraine ready to launch counter-offensive

Ukraine is ready to launch a long-awaited counteroffensive to retake territory occupied by the Russians - President Volodimir Zelenski said in an interview published Saturday. "We strongly believe that we will succeed" - Zelenski told the Wall Street Journal, Reuters notes.

Tragedy in India: Around 300 people killed in train crash

Around 300 people have died and 850 others have been injured in a train collision in the eastern Indian state of Odisha, reports the BBC. More than 200 ambulances have been sent to the scene in Balasore district, says Odisha's chief secretary Pradeep Jena.

Jens Stoltenberg to visit Turkey: Sweden's NATO accession on the agenda

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg will visit Turkey on 3-4 June. On Saturday, he will attend the swearing-in ceremony of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara, who won a second term in office in the 28 May presidential elections, an Alliance statement said.

Mircea Geoană: Informal NATO Foreign Ministers meeting in Oslo important for the preparation of the Vilnius Summit

Yesterday's informal meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Oslo provided an opportunity for important discussions in preparation for the Alliance's Vilnius Summit in July, said Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană.

King Charles III visits Romania

King Charles III visits Romania today, less than a month after his coronation, the first visit by a British monarch to the neighbouring country. King Charles has no less than ten properties in Romania, the most famous being the one in Viscri, writes Hotnews.ro.

New Russian drone and missile attack overnight across Ukraine

Russia has launched new waves of missile and drone attacks overnight, with air alarms going off across Ukraine, according to Hotnews.co.uk.

Berlin says countries at war cannot be accepted into NATO

NATO's doors remain open to new members, but a country cannot join the alliance while it is in the midst of a war, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said in Oslo on Thursday, according to Reuters.