Interim President Ilie Bolojan has signed into law new legislation allowing Romanian forces to shoot down drones that illegally enter the country’s airspace. He also approved a separate law regulating military missions and operations conducted on Romanian territory during peacetime.
According to the Presidential Administration, Bolojan signed the two decrees on Monday: one concerning the control of national airspace and the other on the rules for military operations in peacetime.
In March, Romania's Constitutional Court (CCR) rejected challenges from the AUR, POT, and SOS Romania parties, which opposed both laws. These laws had been passed by Parliament in February and later contested at the CCR.
On February 26, the Senate gave final approval to the legislation on drone interception, national airspace control, and the framework for conducting military missions during peacetime.
As of May 19, 2025, Romania's interim President Ilie Bolojan has authorized the military to shoot down unauthorized drones entering the country's airspace.
Kazakhstan’s state-owned uranium giant Kazatomprom is negotiating a ten-year uranium supply contract with Romania, in a move to strengthen bilateral energy ties and deepen cooperation in nuclear and high-tech sectors.
Telegram founder Pavel Durov stated on Saturday that he refused a request from French intelligence chief Nicolas Lerner to block Romanian conservative voices on the messaging platform ahead of the country’s presidential runoff election.
Romanians head to the polls for a decisive presidential election run-off between a hard-right nationalist and a centrist independent, with implications for EU unity, NATO stability, and the nation’s economy.
In a high‑stakes May 18 runoff, nationalist George Simion and centrist Nicușor Dan clash in a tight race that could steer Romania’s political and European trajectory for years to come.
France will open a new high-security prison deep in the Amazon jungle of French Guiana, aimed at detaining drug traffickers and radicalised inmates.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held two separate phone calls with US President Donald Trump, centered on a potential ceasefire and how to respond if Russia continues to block peace efforts.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has promised to follow established rules for vaccine approvals as he leads the country’s top health agencies, but his administration is already introducing sweeping changes that may slow or complicate access to future vaccines.
Iran's enrichment program will continue with or without a deal with the United States, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday, ahead of the fifth round of talks.
Türkiye’s Foreign Ministry has strongly rejected recent statements by Greek authorities on the anniversary of the disputed “Pontus” claims, calling them unfounded and detached from historical facts.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on May 15, with discussions reportedly focusing on upcoming peace talks between Ukrainian and Russian delegates in Istanbul.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war in Gaza will not stop until Hamas is destroyed, following the release of US-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander.
Qatar signed a landmark agreement with U.S. aerospace giant Boeing on Wednesday to acquire 160 aircraft for Qatar Airways, a deal valued at $200 billion. The signing took place in Doha during the visit of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Ukrainian and Russian delegations meet behind closed doors at Istanbul’s Dolmabahçe Palace at 10:00 local time today to explore security guarantees, territorial integrity and a possible ceasefire.
EU approves 17th Russia sanctions, blacklisting almost 200 shadow‑fleet ships, 30 evasion firms and 75 defence figures, banning missile chemicals and arming Brussels to strike Kremlin hybrid and operations.
The U.S. Supreme Court recently allowed President Donald Trump's administration to move forward with ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for around 350,000 Venezuelans living in the U.S. Trump has also aimed to end TPS protections for Haitians, Afghans, and others.
The U.S. Supreme Court has granted a request from the Trump administration to lift protections under the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program for approximately 350,000 Venezuelans, potentially opening the door to future deportations while litigation continues.
France will open a new high-security prison deep in the Amazon jungle of French Guiana, aimed at detaining drug traffickers and radicalised inmates.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held two separate phone calls with US President Donald Trump, centered on a potential ceasefire and how to respond if Russia continues to block peace efforts.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has promised to follow established rules for vaccine approvals as he leads the country’s top health agencies, but his administration is already introducing sweeping changes that may slow or complicate access to future vaccines.
France will open a new high-security prison deep in the Amazon jungle of French Guiana, aimed at detaining drug traffickers and radicalised inmates.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held two separate phone calls with US President Donald Trump, centered on a potential ceasefire and how to respond if Russia continues to block peace efforts.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has promised to follow established rules for vaccine approvals as he leads the country’s top health agencies, but his administration is already introducing sweeping changes that may slow or complicate access to future vaccines.
Iran's enrichment program will continue with or without a deal with the United States, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday, ahead of the fifth round of talks.
Türkiye’s Foreign Ministry has strongly rejected recent statements by Greek authorities on the anniversary of the disputed “Pontus” claims, calling them unfounded and detached from historical facts.
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