Far-right candidate takes shock lead in Romania presidential election

Shock in Romania after little-known, far-right populist secures lead in presidential election

According to his website, Calin Georgescu holds a doctorate in pedology, a branch of soil science, and held different positions in Romania’s environment ministry in the 1990s.

Which EU countries saw the biggest decline in bicycle production?

A new Eurostat data shows that the EU in 2023 has produced 24% less bicycles than in 2022. The highest decrease was recorded in Romania, Italy and Portugal.

Borrell meets UNIFIL chief in Beirut, says peacekeepers have 'strong support' of EU

The meeting in Beirut comes days after four Italian soldiers were injured after two rockets exploded at a UNIFIL base in Shama, apparently fired by Hezbollah or one of its affiliate groups.

EU to allocate over €200mln to Lebanese military as ceasefire talks continue

The EU's Foreign Policy chief Josep Borrell’s visit to Lebanon comes at the end of a Middle East tour related to the ongoing wars in Gaza and Lebanon. Before his visit to Beirut, Borrell visited Cyprus and Jordan.

EU's top foreign diplomat meets Israelis and Palestinians at two-state solution conference

Asked whether he was optimistic about peace in the Middle East over the coming months, Borrell said "a ceasefire must come and it is absolutely essential."

University mobility programmes: Which countries attract the most EU students?

Spain and the UK are the top destinations, as over 360,000 undergraduate and master's students from the EU took part in a mobility programme of at least three months, the latest Eurostat data shows.

Russia plotting cyberattacks against UK, minister warns

Cabinet Office minister Pat McFadden has said the UK and its NATO allies will not be intimidated by Russian cyberthreats into stopping supporting Ukraine. In a speech delivered on Monday at the NATO Cyber Defence Conference, Mr McFadden urged NATO to work together to stay ahead in "the new AI arms race". Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Putin Calls Erdogan: U.S Led NATO's Turkey Ditches European Union Membership For Russia?

On November 24, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made a significant phone call to Russian President Vladimir Putin, pledging to further increase trade between Turkey and Russia. This call marked a continued shift in Turkey's diplomatic stance, as it looks to deepen ties with Russia despite being a member of NATO and an EU aspirant. The Kremlin and Erdogan’s office both confirmed that the two leaders discussed trade and other international matters, with a focus on expanding cooperation across various sectors. Erdogan emphasized Turkey’s commitment to boosting trade volume between the two nations. #vladimirputin #putin #putinnews #erdogan #turkey #nato #russiaukrainewar #ukrainewar #topnews #trendingnews ~HT.97~ED.101~GR.121~

Trump considers Grenell for special envoy, shaping peace talk with his stance on Ukraine &NATO|WATCH

Trump is reportedly considering Richard Grenell for the role of special envoy for the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Known for his diplomatic experience and controversial views, Grenell could play a crucial role in facilitating peace negotiations. He opposes Ukraine’s NATO membership and has advocated for "autonomous zones" in conflict areas. Trump’s plan includes halting Ukraine's NATO aspirations and establishing a freeze along the front line to advance a peaceful resolution. #Trump #RichardGrenell #Ukraine #PeaceNegotiations #NATO #Grenell #UkraineConflict #SpecialEnvoy #DiplomaticRole #PeaceNegotiations #NATO #RussiaUkraine #SerbiaKosovo #ForeignPolicy #USDiplomacy #Oneindia #OneindiaNews ~HT.97~PR.362~ED.155~GR.124~