Putin cancels year-end address for first time in a decade

Russian President Vladimir Putin won’t hold his traditional year-end press conference for the first time in at least a decade as Russian troops continue to lose ground in Ukraine.

A minibus with Moldovans hit by a truck in Poland: Two people died and five were injured

A minibus full of Moldovans was hit by a truck while it was parked. It happened in the afternoon of December 12, near the town of Szumowo in Poland, the Polish media reports. According to the source, as a result of the impact, four Moldovans from the minibus and the driver of the truck were injured, while two other citizens of the Republic of Moldova died.

The European Parliament will today debate Austria's refusal to vote on Romania's accession to Schengen

The European Parliament is debating today Austria's refusal to vote on Romania's accession to Schengen. The proposal came from the three largest political groups in the European Parliament.

Thousands of Santa Clauses participated in the traditional Christmas Race, organized in France

More than 13 thousand runners wore festive costumes for the 44th Christmas Run, held near Paris. This after the traditional competition was canceled last year.

Snow, blizzard and heavy flooding in Europe. Countries affected by bad weather

Bad weather in several countries on the old continent. Heavy rains caused devastating floods in Turkey, Croatia and Bosnia Herzegovina. In contrast, in the UK, air traffic was disrupted by the snow.

War in Ukraine: Bomb attacks continue in several regions

In the last 24 hours, Ukrainian forces repelled Russian attacks on 11 towns in the Donetsk and Lugansk regions. Meanwhile, hundreds of thousands of people continue to live in the dark in Odessa and other regions due to attacks on energy infrastructure. Emergency crews are working to alleviate the power outage.

Armed attack with three dead in a cafe in Rome. A friend of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni – among the victims

Armed attack in a cafe in Rome. Three women, including a friend of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, were killed Sunday during a meeting of tenants of a block of flats in Rome, after a 57-year-old man opened fire on the crowd. Following the incident, the man was immobilized by the people gathered at the meeting.

Bad weather hits Europe. Countries where snow, storms and rain are expected

Cold weather and snow will dominate Europe in the coming days. Meteorologists have issued several warnings, and the advection of cold air will be positioned for several days over the west, center and north of the continent.

The drama of Ukrainian women who gave birth in wartime: "It was scary"

Wartime births. The Russian invasion of Ukraine brought suffering, but also tears of happiness for the families where the children appeared. For many women, who became pregnant before or at the beginning of the war, carrying a pregnancy well and giving birth in unimaginable conditions was a great challenge.

General Prosecutor's Office of Ukraine: At least 443 children have died and another 855 have been injured since the beginning of the Russian invasion

Since the beginning of the Russian Federation's invasion of Ukraine, at least 1,298 children have suffered. Of these, at least 443 lost their lives and another 855 were injured. Data in this regard were reported by the General Prosecutor's Office of Ukraine on Saturday, December 10.

Turkey blocks Russian oil ships in the Black Sea. The move could overturn the price of crude

A gridlock has been created in recent days on a major oil trading route. If left unresolved, it could affect global supply and raise prices at a fragile time for energy markets, reports Digi24, citing CNN.

Ukraine will receive new military aid from the US, focused on anti-aircraft systems against drones

The US will send Ukraine new military aid, worth $275 million and intended mainly to strengthen anti-aircraft defences, especially against drones, it was announced on Friday John Kirby, spokesman for the White House, reports Agerpres with reference to AFP.