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Central and Eastern European countries mark 20 years in NATO with focus on war in Ukraine

Mar. 28, 2024 15:55 PM EDT

VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Several central and Eastern European countries began marking on Thursday the 20th anniversary of the largest expansion of the NATO military alliance when formerly socialist countries became members of the bloc. Military aircraft roared over the Lithuanian...

Ukraine's soccer victory provides welcome distraction from tragedy of war

Mar. 27, 2024 21:11 PM EDT

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainians have expressed pride and gratitude toward their men’s national soccer team for qualifying for the European Championship, a rare bit of good news and a welcome distraction from the war with Russia. Though celebrations after Ukraine's 2-1 win over...

A Romanian court rejects Andrew Tate's bid to get his confiscated assets returned

Mar. 22, 2024 14:14 PM EDT

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — A court in Romania's capital on Friday denied a request by online influencer Andrew Tate to return assets that were seized during investigations into the case in which he is charged with human trafficking, rape and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women. ...

Russia should return Romania's gold sent to Moscow during World War I, European Parliament says

Mar. 14, 2024 12:59 PM EDT

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Lawmakers in the European Parliament on Thursday adopted a non-binding resolution saying Russia should return gold and other valuable heritage items to Romania that were sent to Moscow during World War I for safekeeping, a Romanian lawmaker said. During...

Romanian court extends restrictions against online influencer Andrew Tate who is awaiting trial

Mar. 13, 2024 15:22 PM EDT

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — A court in Romania’s capital on Wednesday extended geographical restrictions against online influencer Andrew Tate, who is awaiting trial on charges of human trafficking, rape and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women. The Bucharest Tribunal...

Romania's president announces his bid to become the NATO military alliance's next leader

Mar. 12, 2024 14:12 PM EDT

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romania’s president said Tuesday that he will enter the race to become the next leader of the 32-nation NATO military alliance, emphasizing his country's proximity to Ukraine and the threat from Russia. President Klaus Iohannis wants to succeed...

Romanian court grants UK's request to extradite Andrew Tate, once local legal cases are concluded

Mar. 12, 2024 11:59 AM EDT

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — A court in Romania’s capital on Tuesday granted a request by British authorities to extradite the divisive online influencer Andrew Tate, but only after legal proceedings against him in Romania have been concluded, his spokesperson said. The Bucharest...

Online influencer Andrew Tate detained in Romania, handed arrest warrant issued by UK authorities, his spokesperson says

Mar. 12, 2024 03:18 AM EDT
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Online influencer Andrew Tate detained in Romania, handed arrest warrant issued by UK authorities, his spokesperson says.

Romania wins legal battle against a Canadian miner over failed plans to open a gold mine

Mar. 09, 2024 04:16 AM EST

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — The Romanian government has won a yearslong legal dispute with a Canadian mining company seeking damages over failed plans to open a gold and silver mine in the Eastern European country. Gabriel Resources was seeking $4.4 billion (4 billion euros) in...

Simona Halep will return to action at the Miami Open after appealing her doping suspension

Mar. 07, 2024 16:19 PM EST

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Simona Halep will return to tennis at the Miami Open this month after winning her appeal of a doping suspension and having the penalty reduced from four years to nine months. “Thank you to the tournament for giving me this opportunity and I cannot wait...