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Ukraine is prepared to support Romania following a Russian drone strike on a residential building in Galați. President Zelenskyy urged the European Union to impose significant new sanctions on Russia to deter further aggression and protect regional stability after a wave of drone attacks targeted civilian infrastructure.
A Russian drone crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania early this morning, injuring two people. Polish Undersecretary Michał Baranowski condemned the incident, asserting it represents intentional provocations amid rising tensions following similar drone incursions in the region over the past year.
Six EU nations have expressed renewed concerns over the bloc’s carbon market, warning that rising pollution costs may drive industry abroad. Ministers from Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Greece, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia seek adjustments to the EU Emissions Trading System amid soaring energy prices and tightening regulations.
Péter Magyar has been sworn in as Hungary’s new prime minister, succeeding Viktor Orbán after 16 years. His Tisza party gained 141 seats in the National Assembly, securing an outright majority. Magyar emphasised a mandate for systemic change and called for swift resignations from former officials.
Spain marks 40 years of EU membership, highlighting its transformation since 1986. Per capita income has soared from €7,300 to over €31,000, life expectancy increased to 84, and exports rose to 34% of GDP. These advancements underscore the profound impact of European integration on the nation’s development.
In Madrid, the recent eviction of 67-year-old pensioner Mariano Ordaz highlights the severe strain on the city’s housing market. Evicted on the fifth attempt, Ordaz faces homelessness as Spain sees a surge in rents, fuelling concerns of up to 60,000 evictions nationwide amid the lapse of an anti-eviction moratorium.
A farmer in Raddusch, Brandenburg, reported the theft of 48 cattle valued at €75,000, following a similar incident involving 74 cattle near Herzberg. Police suspect organised crime is behind the rise in livestock thefts across eastern Germany, highlighting escalating rural crime challenges for farmers.
Fake job ads are increasingly prevalent, with Europol and national governments warning job seekers to remain vigilant. Research shows nearly one in three recruiters in the UK and Germany has been targeted by identity theft linked to scams that exploit urgency and financial pressure among candidates, particularly Gen Z.
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