Hungary could be sanctioned for violating the principles of the European Union

Hungary's blocking of 50 billion euros of European aid for Ukraine, as well as Budapest's ongoing slippages from democratic rules, brought back to attention, in Brussels, the possibility of activating Article 7 of the EU Treaty, writes Rador. It provides that a country that seriously and repeatedly violates the principles on which the EU is based can be suspended from its membership rights, including the right to vote in the European Council.

North Korea has launched several cruise missiles

North Korea launched several cruise missiles into waters off its west coast on Tuesday, the South Korean military reported, the latest launch in a series of tests carried out by Pyongyang this year, reports Agerpres.ro.

UNRWA funding in limbo: Romania joins suspension

Romania has announced the suspension of its voluntary contributions to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), citing allegations that agency employees were involved in a Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023.

EU funds fuel growth, living standards rise in Romania

Romania has accessed over €89 billion in European Union funds since joining the bloc in 2007, according to Economy Minister Ștefan Radu Oprea.

Thousands gather in Jerusalem to advocate for Gaza settlements restoration

Several thousand Israelis, including ministers, gathered Sunday evening in Jerusalem, urging the prime minister to proceed with the restoration of settlements in the Gaza Strip, reports Hotnews.ro.

Finland's tight race: Former PM vs. green veteran for president

Finnish voters cast their ballots in the first round of the presidential election on Sunday, January 28th, with foreign policy and relations with Russia dominating the discourse.

Liverpool inferno: Abandoned building burns

A colossal fire ripped through an abandoned four-story building in Liverpool's Everton district on Sunday, prompting the evacuation of nearby residents and casting a pall of smoke over the city, The Independent has reported.

Finland chooses leader in historic post-NATO election

On Sunday, Finland will hold its first presidential election since the country's historic decision to join NATO in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, BBC has reported.

Transcarpathia claim: Hungary's far-right inflames Ukraine tensions

Hungary's far-right Mi Hazank party ignited diplomatic tensions over the weekend by declaring its intention to claim the Ukrainian region of Transcarpathia if Ukraine loses its statehood due to the ongoing Russian invasion.

Băsescu hospitalised: Ex-Romanian President battles lung infection

Traian Băsescu, the former president of Romania and current member of the European Parliament, was admitted to the infectious diseases ward of the Military Hospital in Bucharest on Sunday, according to Digi24.

Drone & missile barrage: Russia escalates attacks in Ukraine

Ukrainian skies witnessed a flurry of Russian drone and missile strikes on Sunday, targeting civilian and critical infrastructure across multiple regions, the Ukrainian Air Force confirmed, UNIAN has reported.

Geoană: AI key to future security

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is sounding the alarm, prioritising artificial intelligence (AI) development in the face of a global tech race marked by concerns about Russia and other nations' disregard for human rights and data protection.