Big changes to international travel: US hikes ESTA cost, new entry process in Europe, Japan

Make sure you're across the latest changes to travel requirements before you head off on your next trip. Pic: Getty Images. There are significant changes being made to the application and entry processes of Australia’s favourite overseas...

Romania to host a European artificial intelligence center

Romania will host a European artificial intelligence center - announced the Minister of Economy, Radu Miruta. In a message published on social networks, the minister explains that Romania is one of the beneficiaries of Friday's decision by the...

Government of Bermuda London Office Travel to the EU / Schengen Area

The Government of Bermuda London Office wishes to advise the public of the European Union’s (EU) planned introduction of the Entry/Exit System (EES) on 12 October 2025, a new digital border management system that will change requirements for...

How the new biometric system at Romania's borders will work

Romania, along with the other member states of the European Union, is activating a new border control mechanism for foreigners who want to enter the Schengen area today. The European electronic control system will replace passport stamps with the...

Flights of unknown drones over military facilities have become more frequent in the Czech Republic

Recently, the number of unauthorized drone use has increased in the Czech Republic, particularly near military facilities and critical infrastructure. This is reported by the Echo24 media. According to Zdenka Sobarna Košvancova, a spokeswoman for...

Romanian Volunteer Fighting with 3rd Assault Brigade Goes Missing in Ukraine

A volunteer from Romania who fought as part of the 3rd Assault Brigade has gone missing in Ukraine. In total, four Romanian volunteers are currently known to have died. The Romanian media Veridica reported on this. Adrian Viorel Iurka, a...

German military canʼt shoot down drones because of countryʼs Nazi past

The German military cannot shoot down drones in the countryʼs domestic airspace. This is largely due to the countryʼs desire to prevent a repeat of its Nazi past. Politico writes about this. Germany’s post-World War II constitution explicitly...

Drone spotted above presidential palace in Finland

A drone flew over the presidential palace and surrounding buildings in the Finnish capital, Helsinki, on the afternoon of October 6. The area is under a no-fly zone. Yle writes about this. The drone was spotted by a bystander who was nearby. He...

American travelers will be fingerprinted after flights as new ‘border’ law hitting 29 countries comes into force

AMERICANS heading to a raft of European destinations will have to comply with new border measures that are coming into force. And, it means travelers will be forced to have their fingerprints taken. Sign up for The US Sun newsletter Thank you!...

Romania Joins Elite Group of EU Nations Hosting AI Factory Centers Under EuroHPC Initiative

Romania has achieved a landmark milestone in its digital transformation journey, being selected among the first six European Union countries to host cutting-edge AI Factory centers under the EuroHPC initiative. This historic recognition, announced...

Romania vs Austria Prediction and Betting Tips | October 12th 2025

Romania and Austria return to action in Group H of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers when they lock horns at the National Arena on Sunday. Ralf Rangnick’s men are one of just three sides with a perfect record after at least five games in the...

PM Orbán: Supporting Hungarian communities abroad is the duty of every Hungarian government

Speaking with journalist Zoltán Kádár, PM Orbán emphasized that the majority of Hungarian society stands behind Hungarians in Transylvania, who affirm that “there is one Hungarian nation, and that nation has no borders.” “Citizenship expresses...

Bucharest International Film Festival

The Bucharest International Film Festival, which was in its 21st edition this year, is the capital city’s only feature film competition. BIFF 2025 Corina Sabău, 11.10.2025, 14:00 The Grand Prize of the 2025 edition of the Bucharest International...

Top fakes of the week 08 October Stretching the truth about the election. How the dean of the Journalism Department exaggerated the popularity of pro-Russian forces in Moldova Aliaksei Bialiaeu claimed that most voters inside the country supported the…

Fake card Fake: In Moldova’s parliamentary elections, the pro-European Party of Action and Solidarity won only because of votes from the diaspora, while citizens inside the country supported the pro-Russian course. Fact: The ruling Party of Action...

Estonia closes border crossing with Russia over unusual military activity

Estonia has temporarily closed the Saatse border crossing due to heightened Russian military activity in the area, the Estonian public broadcaster ERR reported on Oct. 10. The decision comes amid rising concerns over regional security, including...

Romanian channel group Antena to export local stories with new distribution arm 

High-stakes gameshow The Ticket Romanian television channel group owner Antena Group is launching a sales and distribution arm with the goal of extending the reach of local stories on the global stage. Antena Distribution, which is launching on...

EU rules on political ads enter into force: What will change?

Elections across Europe have been plagued by attempts to spread disinformation in recent years. In the Romanian presidential election last November, the first round was invalidated based on intelligence reports that allegedly showed Russian...

German police will be able to shoot down drones — the German government has passed a law. It will now have to be considered by parliament

The German government passed a law on October 8 that would allow police to shoot down drones. It will now be considered by the German parliament. Reuters writes about this. The new law allows police to shoot down drones that violate German...

Romanian company Caress Society invests RON 17.6 mln in eco-friendly cosmetics factory

Romanian cosmetics company Caress Society has announced plans to build a modern production facility in Filipeștii de Tîrg, Prahova County, with a total investment of RON 17.6 million (some EUR 3.5 million). The project will be co-financed through...

Romanian PM says magistrates' pensions are an urgent financial and social problem

Tackling magistrates' pensions represents a milestone in the PNRR on which hundreds of millions of euros of funds depends on, and it is also a major social problem due to the social sense of injustice it creates, prime minister Ilie Bolojan told...