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UEFA refused Ukraine a minute of silence for those killed in Sumy before the match against Romania. Romania supported Ukraine, and the teams honored the memory of the victims during the game.
The EU will not extend Ukraine's free access to the market, seeking to agree on broader trade liberalization by June 5. They are working on a "legal bridge" if an agreement is not reached in time.
In the Chernivtsi region, a law enforcement officer will be tried for transporting draft evaders to Romania for 20,000 euros. He was detained while transporting one of the draft evaders in the trunk of a car.
From April 17, vehicle scales will be checked at three checkpoints in Zakarpattia. Possible temporary delays in the movement of freight transport on the border with Hungary, Slovakia and Romania.
The Government of Ukraine has approved the procedure for using UAH 128 million for the development of railway infrastructure within the framework of cooperation with the European Union. The funds will be used to implement projects with the support of EU funds.
The Ukrainian national futsal team defeated Cyprus (11:1) and qualified for Euro 2026, as Romania lost to Germany. The European Championship will be held in Latvia and Lithuania from January 20 to February 7, 2026.
Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu called on Victor Ponta to withdraw his candidacy after the latter's admission that he was ready to flood Romanian villages to avoid flooding in Serbia. Ponta, in response, called on Ciolacu to resign.
According to the Ukrainian Navy, as of April 10, 2025, there are no enemy ships in the Black and Azov Seas. There are 3 missile carriers with "Calibers" on duty in the Mediterranean Sea.
The European Union calls on the United States to coordinate plans to reduce troops in Europe in order not to weaken NATO's defense. The decision to withdraw troops could undermine efforts to deter Russian aggression.
Forbes estimated that after the introduction of tariffs, Trump's wealth decreased by $500 million, reaching $4. 2 billion. Trump Media and commercial real estate suffered the biggest losses.
Donald Trump Jr. will visit Romania on April 28 as part of an Eastern European tour. The visit will take place a week before the first round of presidential elections.
Victor Ponta said he would stop exporting Ukrainian grain through Romanian ports to protect local farmers. He also plans to increase defense spending and support Moldova in the event of aggression.
Paul-Philippe Hohenzollern, the grandson of the King of Romania, has been detained in France on charges of corruption and money laundering. Romania is seeking his extradition to serve a prison sentence.
The presidential election campaign has officially started in Romania. Polls show that two sovereignist candidates may reach the second round.
The first scanning systems for inspecting railway wagons at the border with Poland will appear in Ukraine by the end of 2025. This should speed up customs procedures and detect contraband.
Defense ministers of the Baltic countries warn that a truce in Ukraine will allow Russia to rearm and transfer troops to their borders. The countries call on NATO not to weaken the defense of the eastern flank.
On March 30, on the Ukrainian-Romanian border, in the Tysa River, border guards found the body of a drowned man. Law enforcement officers are currently identifying the deceased and the circumstances of the incident.
In the Black Sea, there are two enemy ships on combat duty, carriers of Kalibr cruise missiles with a total salvo of up to 8 missiles. There are 4 enemy ships in the Mediterranean Sea.
The Romanian Defense Council has approved a plan to increase the number of small warships to strengthen its position in the Black Sea and on NATO's eastern flank. The country plans to increase defense spending to 2.5% of GDP.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the agreement on silence should extend to port infrastructure and the cities where it is located, including Odesa and Mykolaiv. Monitoring can be carried out by the USA, Turkey, and other countries.
In Paris, leaders discussed support for Ukraine, sanctions against Russia, and the creation of "deterrent forces. " Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of maintaining sanctions and the role of the United States in stopping the war.
The Cabinet of Ministers' resolution will be challenged in court due to violations and the threat of closing pharmacies in villages. The Ministry of Health does not listen to small businesses, protecting only manufacturers, which will lead to a shortage of medicines.
Romania and Bulgaria fear that a deal between the US and Russia could restore Moscow's influence in the Black Sea. The talks concern the safety of navigation and exports.
Border guards use modern technology, aviation and special equipment to patrol vulnerable areas of the border. This will help to more effectively counter offenses.
The SBU has banned the entry to Ukraine of the head of the "SOS Romania" party, Diana Șoșoacă, who supports the war of the Russian Federation. She wrote letters to Putin and spread Kremlin narratives.
Italy is among the top five countries shaping the "decline" of the rule of law in Europe. The impact of government decisions in Slovakia and Croatia is also a cause for concern, and Romania, France and Germany are not immune to problems in the context of the “democratic recession”.
Eurostat reported a record life expectancy in the EU – 81. 4 years. The longest life expectancy is in Spain (Madrid), Italy (Trento) and the Åland Islands, and the shortest is in Bulgaria.
In 2024, the number of measles cases in Europe has doubled, reaching its highest level since 1997. WHO and UNICEF are calling for a restoration of vaccination, the level of which fell after the pandemic.
In Bucharest, about 1500 supporters of right-wing populist Kelin Georgescu protested against the refusal of his registration for the presidential elections. Tear gas was used during clashes with the police.
The Central Electoral Bureau of Romania refused to register the candidacy of far-right politician Kelin Georgescu for the May elections. The decision was made by 10 votes to four and can be appealed to the Constitutional Court.