Iranian presidential election to be held on June 28 after deadly helicopter crash

Iran on Monday declared that it would be holding an early presidential election on June 28 following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, Anadolu reports.

German Foreign Minister paid a surprise visit to Kiev

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock made a surprise visit to Kiev for the seventh time since the start of the war. In connection with the current offensive of Russian troops, the head of diplomacy in Berlin called for the urgent transfer of additional air defense systems to Ukraine to protect against Russian missiles and drones.

Politico: EU eyes green light for Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova in June

When EU leaders opened the door to Ukraine and Moldova in December, it was hailed as the first step in a historic expansion of the European Union. But the legal step required to kickstart membership talks for Kyiv and Chișinău was quietly delayed for months because of concerns about Hungarian opposition and jitters about making EU expansion a central theme of the European Parliament election, Politico reports.

Nine people arrested for alleged acts of Russian sabotage in Poland

Nine suspected members of a Russian spy ring have been arrested for allegedly coordinating a campaign of sabotage in Poland, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Monday.

Austria to allocate nearly $5.4 million for Ukraine's energy infrastructure restoration

The Austrian government will allocate 5 million euros (around $5.4 million) for energy infrastructure restoration in Ukraine, Der Standard reported on May 20, citing an Austrian official.

New training with the reservists of the Armed Forces started

The National Army is conducting exercises with the Armed Forces reservists between May 20-24. According to the Ministry of Defense, for five days, they will study military regulations and participate in shooting sessions according to the training program.

Turkish President announces day of mourning over death of Iranian president

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday his country would observe a day of mourning over the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, AFP reports.

Moldova Cracks Down on Rental Tax Evasion

Rental income tax revenue rose by 32% year-on-year for the first four months of 2024, reaching 22.7 million lei, according to the State Tax Service (SFS).

China School Stabbing: 2 Dead, 10 Injured

Two people were killed and ten others injured in a knife attack at a primary school in Guixi City, eastern China's Jiangxi Province, on Monday lunchtime, according to local authorities cited by Xinhua.

Motorcycling Asia: Untúra Explores Hidden Gems

A motorcycle enthusiast, Dan Untură, has embarked on a journey to explore both popular and lesser-known destinations across Asia.

Moldova's EU Hopes Tied to Renouncing Transnistria: Băsescu

The Republic of Moldova has "a chance" to become a member of the European Union or even to reunite with Romania, but with one condition: "renounce Transnistria."

Vlad Filat’s Corruption Case Revived Following Judge Resignations

The judicial investigation in the case involving former prime minister Vlad Filat, currently the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party of Moldova (PLDM), who is accused of passive corruption and influence peddling, has resumed.