Magnitude 4.7 earthquake shakes Romania

A moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 4.7 struck Romania early Monday morning, according to the National Institute for Research and Development in Earth Physics (INCDFP).

Merapi volcano erupts in Indonesia

In western Indonesia, Mount Marapi erupted on Sunday, ejecting a column of ash into the atmosphere reaching an altitude of three kilometres, according to an official source cited by AFP, as reported by Agerpres.

Ukrainian sugar imports to EU surge tenfold

Imports of sugar from Ukraine to the European Union have surged tenfold in the past season, reaching 413,000 tons, according to data published by the European Commission.

Romania pledges 8 GW of solar by 2030

Romania has joined the International Solar Alliance (ISA), a coalition of countries committed to promoting solar energy. The country aims to install 8 GW of solar capacity by 2030, which would represent 24% of its final gross electricity consumption from renewable sources.

Czech Republic braces for heavy snowfall: travel disruptions expected

The Czech Hydrometeorological Institute has issued a red warning for heavy snowfall in the South Bohemia (Blatna, Dacice, Milevsko, Pisek, Strakonice) and Vysocina (Moravske Budejovice, Telc) regions, effective from December 2 to 3. Up to 40 centimetres of snow are expected to accumulate during this period.

Heavy snow brings chaos to southern Germany as Munich suspends flights

Heavy snowfall has brought chaos to parts of southern Germany, with air and rail traffic blocked in the Bavarian state capital of Munich, AFP reports..

US pledges $3 billion for Green Climate Fund at COP28

The United States has pledged $3 billion to the Green Climate Fund, Vice President Kamala Harris said on Saturday in Dubai at the U.N. COP28 climate summit, Reuters reports.

Poland extend border controls with Slovakia to stem illegal migration

Poland will extend temporary controls on its borders with Slovakia until Jan. 2, 2024, in response to continuing efforts by migrants to enter from Slovak territory, Reuters reports.

Ukraine's Ex-President says he was blocked from leaving country

Ukraine's ex-President Petro Poroshenko said he had been stopped from leaving the country on Friday morning in what he described as a politically motivated bid to disrupt his work, Reuters reports.

MAE: A hostage from the Gaza Strip with dual citizenship, Israeli and Romanian, has died

The Israeli authorities informed about the death of a person with dual citizenship, Israeli and Romanian, held hostage in the Gaza Strip, announced the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) from Bucharest.

European federation rejects gymnasts from Russia, Belarus

The governing body of gymnastics in Europe voted against allowing Russian and Belarusian gymnasts to return to international competitions, calling into question how they could qualify for next year's Olympics, AP reports.

Qatar calls on international community to act quickly to end violence in Gaza after Israeli bombardment resumes

Qatar, which is the main mediator between Israel and Hamas, called on the international community to act quickly to end the violence in the Gaza Strip after the resumption of Israeli bombardment today, France Press reports. Qatar's Foreign Ministry stressed that the bombings complicate mediation efforts and increase the humanitarian catastrophe.