Romanians in the Republic of Moldova vote massively for USR. PNL ranks second
In the Republic of Moldova, after processing 57 of the 59 minutes, the Salvați România Union (USR) ranked first in voters' preferences, with over 54% of the votes. In second place was the National Liberal Party (PNL), with about 23% of the votes, followed by the Alliance for the Unity of Romanians (AUR) and the Social Democratic Party (PSD), each scored 5% of the votes.
Bogdan Nigai
Parliamentary elections in Romania // Seven parties enter the Parliament of Bucharest
After processing 100% of the votes, the preliminary results of the Romanian parliamentary elections show that seven parties will enter the Bucharest Parliament. The Social Democratic Party scored the most votes, followed by the Alliance for the Unity of Romanians, the National Liberal Party and the Save Romania Union.
Parliamentary elections in Romania // Over 18 million citizens are expected at the polls
The almost 19,000 polling stations organized in the country opened on Sunday at 7:00, with over 18 million voters expected to decide the composition of the new Legislative for the next four years, reports Agerpres.
Ukraine explores transport alternatives amid airspace closure
Fifteen civilian airports in Ukraine have been heavily damaged since Russia invaded in February 2022, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal stated, as reported by Ukrinform.
Carolina Străjescu
Syria bombings: Aleppo hit by airstrikes amid rebel offensive
At dawn on Saturday, fighter jets from Syria and Russia—an ally of Damascus—bombed various neighborhoods in Aleppo, in northern Syria, after armed opposition factions supported by Turkey took control of a significant part of the city following four days of fighting, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), a UK-based NGO, as reported by EFE.
Zelenskyy proposes NATO protection for ceasefire with Russia
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine proposed a potential solution to end the conflict with Russia during an interview with Sky News journalist Stuart Ramsay, which aired on November 29, 2024.
Boat capsizing in northern Nigeria: 27 dead, 100 missing
At least 27 people have died and more than 100 are missing after a boat capsized in northern Nigeria, authorities reported, as noted by The Guardian.
Rodica Mazur
Tbilisi protests erupt over Georgia’s halt to EU integration
Massive protests broke out in Tbilisi after Georgia’s ruling Georgian Dream party announced the suspension of EU accession talks and a rejection of EU budgetary grants until 2028, Reuters reports.
Ukraine urges NATO to extend membership invitation
The Ukrainian Foreign Minister, Andrii Sibih, sent a letter to his NATO counterparts, urging them to invite Kyiv to join the Western military alliance during the meeting scheduled for next week in Brussels, as reported byReuters.
Germany forms task force to counter Russian election meddling
The German Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) has formed a task force to counter any attempts by foreign states to interfere in the upcoming federal elections.
Tbilisi protests escalate over delayed EU membership talks
A new protest is unfolding in Tbilisi, Georgia. According to the Paper Kartuli publication, several hundred students have gathered outside the Parliament on Rustaveli Avenue, blocking street traffic, reports Meduza Live.
Notre-Dame Cathedral set to reopen after 5-year restoration
After five and a half years, the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, renovated and restored, will provide visitors with an exceptional visual experience. The cathedral will reopen its doors at the beginning of December.