Romania
SOCAR has started supplying gas to the Slovak state energy supplier SPP since December 1, 2024. This is a pilot short-term contract with the prospect of a long-term partnership.
In the parliamentary elections in Romania, The Social Democratic Party received 22% of the vote, the far-right AUR - 18%. The three right-wing parties together won about 30% of the vote, making it difficult to form a coalition.
Ukraine recorded an increase in electricity consumption by 6% compared to the previous working day. Shutdown schedules apply in all regions, and electricity is imported from 5 countries.
In the parliamentary elections in Romania, after counting 99% of the votes, the Social Democrats are leading with 22. 66%. Seven parties are running for parliament with a total turnout of 52.33%.
In Romania's parliamentary elections, the ruling Social Democratic Party gets 26% of the vote, while the far-right forces get about 30%. The final results will depend on the votes of the Romanian diaspora.
In the Romanian parliamentary elections, 39 parties are competing for 465 seats in the bicameral parliament. The ultra-nationalist alliance for the unity of Romanians leads with 22.4% of support, ahead of the ruling party.
Due to the enemy attack on November 28, hourly power outage schedules will continue to operate in Ukraine. It is planned to import 11,800 MWh of electricity from five neighboring countries.
Four Ukrainian projects have received approval for EU funding for the development of the transport system. The funds will be used to modernize the railway, checkpoints, River and air navigation infrastructure.
Romania is holding elections to a bicameral parliament - the Senate and the lower house. Voting takes place a week after the far-right candidate wins the first round of the presidential election.
Zelensky reported on the first success of F16 in Ukraine - the destruction of seven cruise missiles that flew at civilian targets. The Netherlands is transferring the last 14 F-16 fighters to Ukraine after 45 years of Service.
Registration of persons and vehicles at the border with Moldova and Romania has been temporarily suspended due to technical reasons. The state Customs Service urges to monitor the update of information.
Experts told about the most popular tourist destinations among Ukrainians in winter. In Ukraine, the Carpathians are in the lead, abroad - Egypt and the United Arab Emirates, and prices for holidays vary and reach up to 2 2000.
In Romania, the recount of votes began after the victory of a pro-Russian candidate in the presidential election. The Constitutional Court can cancel the results due to cyber operations in Tik Tok and schedule a second vote.
Kherson, Kherson district and part of the Mykolaiv region remain without electricity after a massive attack by the Russian Federation. Power engineers plan to restore electricity supply by the end of the day.
Romania's Constitutional Court has decided to recount all ballots in the first round of the presidential election after a complaint from candidate Tergeshayu, pro-russian candidate Celin Giorgescu unexpectedly won the first round.
Russian troops carried out another massive attack on power facilities in several regions of Ukraine. Power engineers are carrying out restoration work, emergency shutdowns are in effect, and electricity is imported from 5 countries.
In Ukraine, there are schedules for hourly power outages, and imports from 5 neighboring countries are planned. Power engineers restored electricity supply to more than 22 thousand consumers after the fighting.
Due to the frosty weather, electricity consumption increased by 5%, and blackout schedules were introduced from 14:00 to 21:00. In the Ternopil region, there are emergency blackouts due to drone attacks, and 38 settlements are without power due to bad weather.
Judge Ivan Tulik of the Rakhiv District Court was removed from office because he holds Romanian citizenship. He had previously been convicted of bribery, but was able to return to office.
Far-right politician Kelin Georgescu received about 23% of the vote in the first round of the Romanian presidential election. Known for his pro-Russian views, Georgescu has previously criticized NATO and supported Putin.
Due to the hostile attack, the transmission system operator is applying hourly power outage schedules. Power engineers have restored power to 29 thousand consumers, and imports of 9200 MWh from 5 countries are planned.
Independent candidate Kelin Gheorgescu, known for his criticism of the EU and support for Ukraine, leads after the first round of elections in Romania. In the second round, he will compete with Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu.
The British military is conducting demining training for the Ukrainian military as part of Operation Interflex. Twelve NATO and partner countries have joined the initiative to train the Ukrainian Armed Forces in countering explosive ordnance.
The first round of the presidential election in Romania has begun with 13 candidates. The favorite is the current Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, who is competing with far-right leader George Simion.
In the mountainous areas of the Ukrainian-Romanian border, snow cover has reached 50-60 centimeters. The snowfall complicates the work of border guards, and a frost of -6 degrees was recorded on Mount Pip Ivan.
The Solotvyno-Sighetu-Marmaciei checkpoint will partially suspend the passage of vehicles due to bridge repairs. The restrictions will be in effect from November 22, 2024 for 35 days from 9:00 to 15:30 on weekdays.
Due to the bad weather, 325 settlements in nine regions of Ukraine are without power. The power grid is still experiencing a power shortage, with outage schedules from 6:00 to 22:00.
Due to the bad weather, 109 settlements in 6 regions of Ukraine are without power. Blackout schedules are in place in 11 regions and Kyiv, and electricity is being imported from 5 countries.
The State Border Guard Service has recorded a decrease in the number of attempts to illegally cross the border since July 2024. Due to weather conditions and the approaching cold weather, such cases are expected to decrease further.
According to sources, Russia has developed a document with a plan to eliminate Ukrainian statehood and divide the territory into three zones. The plan envisages the creation of “new regions of Russia,” a pro-Russian quasi-state, and “disputed territories.