Klaus Iohannis reaffirms Romania's "unwavering" support for Ukraine's accession to NATO and the strengthening of Moldova

The North Atlantic Alliance's support for the Republic of Moldova must be strengthened, President Klaus Iohannis said in Bratislava (Slovak Republic), as he attended the Bucharest 9 (B9) NATO Summit. The Romanian head of state stressed that Romania's support for Ukraine's accession to the Alliance "is unwavering".

More than 15,000 Romanian education workers have called off the strike. Over 50% of all teachers are still protesting

More than 15,000 education workers have called off the strike after the adoption of the ordinance providing for pay increases, Education Minister Ligia Deca said today after meeting with representatives of unions, students and parents. The minister said she was convinced on Tuesday, after meeting education unionists, students and parents representatives, that they understood "very well" the importance of maintaining the announced timetable for national exams.

Russia and NATO are conducting simultaneous military exercises in the Baltic Sea

More than 3,500 military personnel, about 40 ships, 25 aircraft and helicopters participate in the applications of the Russian Federation. According to Russian media, they will perform tasks of protection and defense of maritime communications and fleet base points. The Russian exercise will end on June 15.

India train crash: PM Modi says guilty will be ‘punished stringently’

Prime minister Narendra Modi visited the accident site and the survivors of the train tragedy in Odisha that claimed the lives of nearly 300 people and injured more than 800, reads Independent.

Zelenski: At least 500 children killed during the war

The 2-year-old Lisa, who was killed during the night in Dnipro, is one of at least 500 children who were killed during the invasion, according to Volodymyr Zelenskiy, writes SkyNews, quoted by news.ro.

Erdogan names new cabinet after he is sworn in as Turkey's president

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan names his new cabinet after being sworn in for an historic third term in office, Euronews reports.

Biden signs debt limit bill into law, averting default

US President Joe Biden on Saturday signed a bill to raise the debt ceiling into law, the White House said, writes DW.

Officials from 78 countries attend Recep Tayyip Erdogan's inauguration

Turkey's newly-elected President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will be sworn in on Saturday 3 June after his victory in the presidential election. Guests from 78 countries are expected to attend the ceremony, reports Anadolu Agency.

President Volodimir Zelenski says Ukraine ready to launch counter-offensive

Ukraine is ready to launch a long-awaited counteroffensive to retake territory occupied by the Russians - President Volodimir Zelenski said in an interview published Saturday. "We strongly believe that we will succeed" - Zelenski told the Wall Street Journal, Reuters reports.

Tragedy in India: Around 300 people killed in train crash

Around 300 people have died and 850 others have been injured in a train collision in the eastern Indian state of Odisha, reports the BBC. More than 200 ambulances have been sent to the scene in Balasore district, says Odisha's chief secretary Pradeep Jena.

The first visit of a British monarch. King Charles undertakes a five-day visit to Romania

King Charles III visits Romania today, less than a month after his coronation, the first visit by a British monarch to the neighbouring country. King Charles has no less than ten properties in Romania, the most famous being the one in Viscri, writes Hotnews.ro.

Jens Stoltenberg: "All NATO allies agree that Ukraine will become a member of the alliance"

All NATO allies agree that "Ukraine will become a member of the alliance", said Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, reports Digi24.ro.