Romania

Experts discuss the possible end of the "trade visa-free regime" with the EU, which may complicate Ukrainian exports. Negotiations are underway on a transition period and new measures.

Ksenia Baylo and Sofia Lyskun became silver medalists in synchronized 10-meter platform diving at the 2025 European Championships. This award became the seventh for Ukraine at this championship.

The Slovak government has allowed the sale of brown bear meat to the population to prevent waste. Previously, a plan to shoot a quarter of the population was approved due to an increase in the number of attacks.

NEURC simplified the conditions for gas transportation through the Trans-Balkan Corridor. This will allow importing up to 3 million cubic meters of gas per day, strengthening the energy security of the region.

In the Ternopil region, a criminal group helped evaders escape from military units and illegally cross the border. For their services, they charged up to $15,000.

Călin Georgescu, who was removed from the Romanian presidential election, announced his departure from politics. He does not rule out a return if there is an opportunity to "benefit Romania".

The Netherlands has handed over all 24 promised F-16 fighters to Ukraine, which were sent from the Volkel airbase to Belgium for training. They will also continue to train pilots and provide spare parts with ammunition.

Nicușor Dan proposed the candidacy of Ilie Bolojan for the position of Prime Minister of Romania. Bolojan has experience as a president and support from pro-European forces.

Nicușor Dan was sworn in as President of Romania at a solemn ceremony in Parliament, promising change and calling for national unity. He became the fifth president of Romania after 1989.

The EU is preparing the 18th package of sanctions against Russia, but its adoption will be difficult, the Presidential Office suggests. Some EU countries are defending the values of the "Russian world," which complicates consensus.

The Netherlands has sent the last promised F-16 fighter jet to Ukraine. Ukrainian pilots are undergoing training in Romania, where the Netherlands has transferred 18 aircraft.

Investigators are exploring Russia's possible role in the arson attacks linked to the British Prime Minister. An investigation is underway to determine whether there is a Russian trace in these incidents.

The Vietnamese Ministry of Technology has ordered Telegram to be blocked due to its refusal to share user data and fight crime. The blocking was initiated due to the large number of crimes in Telegram channels.

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Netherlands and 7 other EU countries have called for an urgent strengthening of civil preparedness for man-made and natural disasters. They insist on accelerating work on threat analysis.

Telegram's profit in 2024 reached $540 million, and revenues increased to $1. 4 billion. This happened despite lawsuits against Pavel Durov in France due to the position of the administrative team and content.

The Constitutional Court of Romania has rejected George Simion's request to cancel the elections. Nicușor Dan, who won the elections, will assume the duties of president.

Russian military intelligence hacked security cameras on EU borders, stole passwords and conducted cyberattacks to disrupt the supply of Western aid to Ukraine, British intelligence reports.

Nicușor Dan stated that the participation of Romanian troops in Ukraine is inappropriate due to tensions with Russia. At the same time, he supported Ukraine's right to independently choose the terms of peace.

A military man and his accomplice from Kharkiv were detained in Kyiv, who for 50 thousand dollars promised evaders unhindered departure through the checkpoint in special transport. They have already been chosen a preventive measure.

The organizers of Wimbledon-2025 have announced the list of participants, which includes five Ukrainians: Svitolina, Kostyuk, Yastremska, Kalinina and Starodubtseva. The tournament will be held from June 30 to July 13.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a telephone conversation with the newly elected President of Romania, Nicușor Dan, and invited him to Ukraine. They discussed the possibility of a meeting and the importance of support.

Acting President of Romania, Ilie Bolojan, has signed a law allowing the shooting down of drones that illegally enter the country's airspace. A law on military missions has also been passed.

The founder of Telegram stated that the French special services asked to block conservative voices in Romania on the eve of the elections. Durov refused, emphasizing the neutrality of the platform.

Pro-European candidate Nicușor Dan received 53. 60% of the vote, surpassing pro-Russian George Simion by more than 7%. Simion initially called for protests, but later conceded defeat.

George Simion, leader of the pro-Russian "Alliance for the Unity of Romanians", acknowledged Nicușor Dan's victory. Simion thanked his supporters, urging them to continue the fight.

With almost 99% of the votes counted, Dan received 54. 13%, defeating the pro-Russian far-right Simion. Zelenskyy has already congratulated Dan, emphasizing the importance of partnership between Ukraine and Romania.

Anti-Ukrainian radical Simion called on supporters to protest the election results. According to exit polls, the mayor of Bucharest, Dan, won the presidential elections in Romania, gaining about 55% of the votes.

According to exit polls, the pro-Western candidate Nicușor Dan won the elections in Romania with a result of about 54%. His opponent, the anti-Ukrainian far-right politician George Simion, received about 45%.

Pavel Durov stated that one of the European governments asked to block "conservative" channels before the elections in Romania, but was refused. The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs called this accusation unfounded.

In Romania, the leader of the Alliance for the Union of Romanians, Simion, and Călin Georgescu were expelled from a polling station in Mogoșoaia. They tried to make statements to the press inside the station.