G7 intensifies pressure on Russia, boosts Ukraine aid

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized the need to inflict "maximum pain" on Russian President Vladimir Putin through stricter sanctions and increased military aid to Ukraine, according to The Kyiv Independent.

Russian disinformation campaign exposed: A threat to Europe

A recent investigation by Bulgarian cybersecurity experts, BG Elves, has uncovered a significant Russian-backed disinformation campaign targeting Bulgaria and Romania, as reported by novinite.com.

EU approves Bulgaria and Romania's Schengen Area

EU interior and justice ministers are set to vote on Thursday, December 12th, to fully admit Bulgaria and Romania to the Schengen Area.

Wildfire in Malibu threatens homes, celebrities evacuate

A massive wildfire in Southern California has prompted evacuation orders and warnings for thousands of residents.

Russia faces gas transit hurdle in Bulgaria

If Gazprom Export fails to find a way to pay for gas transit through Bulgaria to Serbia via the Turkish Stream (Balkan Stream) pipeline, bypassing US-sanctioned Gazprombank, Bulgartransgaz could halt gas transportation.

Correspondence of Dan Alexe // Political surprise: Two Baltic countries block new EU sanctions against Russia

The European Union was close to reaching an agreement on Friday, December 6, on a 15th package of sanctions against Russia, punishing Moscow for its war of aggression against Ukraine. The sanctions would have targeted Russia's ghost fleet and several companies in particular. But two countries blocked the decision.

Correspondence from Dan Alexe: Status of EU sanctions imposed on Russia

After the European Commission presented a new sanctions package for Russia to the 27 EU member states on November 22—marking the 15th round of sanctions since the large-scale invasion nearly three years ago—we can take stock of the EU sanctions imposed on Russia.

Notre-Dame reopens: A symbol of hope and renewal

Pope Francis has called for a warm and welcoming reception for the vast crowd expected to visit Notre-Dame Cathedral following its recent restoration.

Ukraine war toll: Zelenskiy reveals heavy losses

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that 43,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed and 370,000 wounded since the start of the war with Russia, as reported by Politico.

Romanian tycoon arrested: Money laundering and election fraud allegations

Romanian investigators seized seven million dollars from Bogdan Peschir, a businessman who funded Calin Georgescu Tik Tok campaign, according to Radio România Actualități.

Syria in crisis: Assad's regime falls amid rebel advance

The Syrian Army Command informed its officers of the fall of President Bashar al-Assad's regime.

Violent protests in Georgia over EU integration and elections

Thousands of pro-European demonstrators marched toward the Georgian Parliament in Tbilisi last night, marking the tenth consecutive night of protests, AFP reports.