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Declassified documents from CSAT/Romania - target of Russian hybrid actions, Georgescu's campaign - financed
The information presented by the Romanian Intelligence Service (SRI), the Foreign Intelligence Service (SIE) and the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MAI) at the meeting of the Supreme Council of National Defence (CSAT) on November 28, which were declassified on Wednesday, by President Klaus Iohannis indicate that the financing of the independent candidate Calin Georgescu's campaign on TikTok amounted to one million euros, that there were actions of a state cyber actor on the IT&C infrastructures supporting the electoral process and that Romania is a target for aggressive Russian hybrid actions.
Politics
Moldovan parliament to hold plenary meeting on 5 December; draft State Budget for 2025 on agenda
The drafts of the law on the state budget for 2025, the law on state social insurances and the law on the mandatory health insurance accounts for the next year will be considered at a parliament’s plenary meeting on 5 December.
Politics
UPDATE/PSD, PNL, USR, UDMR, national minorities agree to form coalition, document signed at Palace of Parliament
National Liberal Party (PNL) interim chair Ilie Bolojan announced on Wednesday that the Social Democratic Party (PSD), the Hungarian Democratic Union of Romania (UDMR), the Save Romania Union (USR) and the national minorities, as pro-European political parties, have agreed to form a coalition, aimed stability and , as part of a joint resolution.
Politics
German chancellor rules out deploying troops to Ukraine
Olaf Scholz underlines that his government will refrain from actions that could trigger conflict between NATO, Russia
Business
OECD Forecasts Lower Economic Growth and Inflation in Bulgaria in 2024 and 2025, Expects Adoption of Euro in 2026
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) expects Bulgaria's economy to grow from 2.3% in 2024 to 2.8% in 2025 before declining to 2.6% in 2026, the organisation said in its autumn report on the country's economic outlook.
Energy
Government Approves Energy Compensation for 2024-2025 Cold Season
During the 2024-2025 cold season, citizens will receive financial aid ranging from 300 to 800 lei to help cover energy costs.
Sports
Bucharest Mayor Highlights the Importance of Science at International Junior Science Olympiad
Bucharest's General Mayor, Nicușor Dan, has emphasized the need to seize every opportunity to promote the significance of science in society.
Culture
Discover Moldova with #MOLDPRES: Gagauz Sofrasi - cultural, culinary experiences inspired by Gagauz traditions, lifestyle
The ethnic and tourist complex Gagauz Sofrasi is placed in the ‘’biggest village from Europe’’ – Congaz – and represents the culture and history of the Gagauz people.
Sports
Boxer Rumen Rumenov Achieves Victory for Bulgaria at Start of 6th Grand Prix Zagreb
Rumen Rumenov achieved a victory on Wednesday in his first match at the Grand Prix boxing tournament in the Croatian capital Zagreb.
Sports
Anadolu Efes beat Bayern Munich 101-90 in EuroLeague
Istanbul club improves to 7-6 in standings while Bayern drops to 8-5 in Round 13
Moldova
Speaker spoke in Washington about challenges Moldova faces in European path
Speaker Igor Grosu has spoken in Washington about the challenges Moldova faces in the European path, including Russia's hybrid war, political interference and threats to the country's energy security, the parliament's communication and public relations department has reported.
Bulgaria
UPDATED Dutch Government Has Approved Bulgaria's Schengen Accession, PM Glavchev Says
The government of the Netherlands has given its approval for Bulgaria's accession to the Schengen area, caretaker Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev said at the beginning of Wednesday's Council of Ministers meeting.
Romania
Helmut Duckadam, posthumously decorated by President Klaus Iohannis
President Klaus Iohannis signed a decree for the posthumous decoration of former goalkeeper Helmut Duckadam, the Presidential Administration announced on Wednesday.
Culture
International Conference on Antarctic Research Policies Takes Place in Sofia
The Ministry of Education and Science will continue to invest in the scientific infrastructure related to polar research, caretaker Deputy Culture Minister Nikolay Vitanov said Tuesday during an international conference on Antarctic research and development policies, programmes for a sustainable planet and better preparedness of society to face climate change.
Business
Moldova's institutions, entities involved in energy sector obliged to carry out more urgent actions in 60-day period
The head of the parliamentary commission for economy, budget and finance, Radu Marian, following today’s public hearings on the increase in the tariff for natural gas and its impact on the consumers and the national economy, set forth a plan of urgent actions for the next 60 days, which is to be carried out by the key institutions in the energy sector.
Politics
Migration Min Panagiotopoulos meets with German Interior Min Faeser
Migration and Asylum Minister Nikos Panagiotopoulos on Monday received the German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser.
Politics
PresidentialElection2024/In questioning by EP lawmakers, TikTok denies foul play to sway voters to Calin Georgescu
Social media company TikTok defended on Tuesday before the European Parliament its measures to combat disinformation in the first round of Romania's presidential election, denying that it favored contender Calin Georgescu, who came in first place with 22.94% of the vote, news agency EFE reports.
Sports
Turkish center Alperen Sengun earns NBA player of the week honors
Sengun led Houston Rockets to 3 consecutive victories last week, averaging 21.3 points, 12.7 rebounds and 9 assists per game
Sports
Athletes Decorated with Presidential Badge of Honour
President Rumen Radev awarded Nonka Matova, Tanya Bogomilova, Vesela Lecheva, Armen Nazaryan, Albena Denkova and Ivet Lalova with the Presidential Badge of Honour on Tuesday. The awards are for outstanding merits in the development of Bulgarian sport, the Olympic Movement and the building of young talents.
Business
Parliamentary hearings: 80% of gas needed for winter season secured, purchases for February and March currently being made
Joint-stock company Moldovagaz management has announced that 80% of the required gas for the winter season is secured.
Business
Greek Economy meets global investors at 3rd Greek Investment Conference in London
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Politics
MAE Spokesman Tarnea: Russia is using its communication space as a tool for hybrid warfare
Russia is using its communication space as a tool for hybrid warfare, whether it takes the form of propaganda or disinformation, Foreign Affairs Ministry (MAE) Spokesman Andrei Tarnea told AGERPRES on Tuesday.
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Declassified documents from CSAT/Romania - target of Russian hybrid actions, Georgescu's campaign - financed
The information presented by the Romanian Intelligence Service (SRI), the Foreign Intelligence Service (SIE) and the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MAI) at the meeting of the Supreme Council of National Defence (CSAT) on November 28, which were declassified on Wednesday, by President Klaus Iohannis indicate that the financing of the independent candidate Calin Georgescu's campaign on TikTok amounted to one million euros, that there were actions of a state cyber actor on the IT&C infrastructures supporting the electoral process and that Romania is a target for aggressive Russian hybrid actions.