ECHR finds Russia guilty of human rights violations in Crimea

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) issued its verdict on the merits in the first interstate case, Ukraine v. Russia (re Crimea), recognising the systemic violations of human rights committed by the Russians in occupied Crimea, writes European Pravda with reference to the court decision.

ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Russian Officials Over Ukraine Invasion

The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants on Tuesday against former Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Chief of the General Staff of the Russian armed forces, General Valery Gerasimov, for alleged crimes committed by Russian forces against civilians during the Ukraine invasion, as reported by Reuters and cited by G4Media.

Former EIB President Under EU Probe for Financial Crimes

European Union prosecutors, entrusted with investigating serious financial crimes, are investigating the former president of the European Investment Bank (EIB).

EU Grants Romania €1.1 Billion for Green Energy Push

Romania has secured nearly €1.1 billion from the European Union to fund projects aimed at modernising its energy grids, with a particular focus on renewable energy production.

Moscow Fire: 9 Dead in High-Rise Blaze

Nine people died in a fire near Moscow in Fryazino, according to preliminary reports. The fire broke out in a nine-story building around 4:00 p.m., as reported by BBC.

Netanyahu Foresees Gaza Conflict Shift Amid Hezbollah Escalation

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that "the intense phase of the conflict with the Hamas Movement in the Gaza Strip is nearing its conclusion."

Hajj Deaths Soar in Saudi Heatwave

Over 1,300 pilgrims perished during this year's Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. Worshippers braved scorching temperatures at the holy sites in the desert kingdom, Saudi authorities announced on Sunday.

Republic of Moldova was officially granted candidate status by EU two years ago

It has been two years since the Republic of Moldova was officially granted candidate status by EU. The steps taken so far on the European agenda were presented in a video published by the Chisinau authorities, and President Maia Sandu emphasized that intense work had been done to start the negotiations.

Priest and six law enforcement officers killed in attacks on synagogues and church in Russia’s Dagestan

Six law enforcement officers and a priest have reportedly been killed in what appear to be coordinated attacks by gunmen in Russia’s southernmost Dagestan province, CNN reports.

3 killed, nearly 100 injured in Ukrainian missile strike in Sevastopol

Three people, including two children, were killed and nearly 100 others injured in a Ukrainian missile strike in Sevastopol, city governor Mikhail Razvozhayev said Sunday, Xinhua agency reports.

British experts: A new group of Covid mutations called FLiRT emerged

Experts warned Covid “hasn’t gone away” after an uptick in infections and hospitalisations thought to have been caused by new variants of the virus, writes The Independent.

Greece battles wildfires fanned by gale-force winds

Hundreds of firefighters struggled on Saturday to contain wildfires fanned by gale force winds on two Greek islands and in other parts of Greece, as authorities warned many regions face a high risk of new blazes, Reuters reports.