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Minimum wages in Europe: Purchasing power versus pay in 2026

The rankings for minimum wages shift significantly when adjusted for purchasing power across several European countries as of July 2026. High inflation hits minimum wage earners hardest where wages are updated only once a year.

Euronews

Romania blasts rock to divert water from drought-hit Danube to nuclear reactor

Hungary and Romania face energy crisis as record-low river levels force atomic power plants to reduce output

The Guardian - UK

Romanian navy carries out Danube controlled explosions to help cool nuclear power plant

Romania’s naval forces carried out controlled explosions on the drought-hit Danube River to divert water flow toward the Cernavoda nuclear power plant.

The Independent UK

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Romania's 'Problem Bears' Crisis Deepens as Tourist Feeding Sparks Fears of 900 Animals Being Killed

Romania has increased its bear-culling quota to 900 to manage its large brown bear population, amid rising human-bear interactions and safety concerns. Critics argue the move favours hunting interests.

International Business Times UK

Lost income, energy fears and a woolly mammoth: what Europe’s dried-up rivers have yielded

Heat and drought have affected shipping, power plants and tourism across eastern Europe – as well as unearthing some surprises

The Guardian - UK

How the heatwave is taking a toll on European industry as key waterways run low

Prolonged low water levels have forced several European industries, including oil refining, nuclear power and chemicals, to reduce output because of raw-material and cooling-water shortages.

Euronews

NATO member Romania shoots down stray drones from Ukraine war after years of incursions

Romania is taking a new approach to drones entering its airspace by shooting them down

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Tate brothers will remain in jail at least 2 more weeks as they fight extradition to the UK

Andrew and Tristan Tate will remain in U.S. custody until at least August 13 as they fight extradition to the U.K., where they face fresh allegations of rape, sex trafficking and related offences. The brothers deny all accusations, while a U.S. court considers whether they should be released during the…

The Economic Times

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump to meet Zelensky as Pentagon plans to stretch Ukraine funds out to 2029

Ukraine calls Iran an 'accomplice' in Russia's invasion and says vessel was carrying military supplies

The Independent UK

Ukraine war briefing: Air ceasefire talk ahead of Trump-Zelenskyy meeting

Romania summons Russian ambassador after shooting down three drones; Zelenskyy to meet Andy Burnham in UK. What we know on day 1,615

The Guardian - AU

Romania scrambles F-16 jets and downs a suspected Russian drone, the third in 3 days

Romania has shot down a suspected Russian drone after it crossed into its airspace

The Independent UK

‘Inadmissible and intolerable’: Romania shoots down third suspected Russian drone in three days, summons Moscow's envoy

Romania shot down a drone entering its airspace over the Black Sea. This marked the third such interception in as many days. President Nicusor Dan condemned these repeated violations as intolerable and unacceptable. Romania summoned the Russian ambassador to protest these airspace breaches. Investigations are ongoing into the drone incidents…

The Times of India

Romanian jet shoots down drone entering country's airspace for third day in a row

A Romanian fighter jet on Sunday shot down the third drone flying into the country's airspace in as many days, the defence minister said. A government investigation reportedly identified the first of the three drones as a Shahed model used by Russia in its war with Ukraine.

France 24

Romanian forces shoot down third drone in three days

The Romanian Prosecutor General's Office has determined that a drone intercepted by Romanian forces on Friday was of the Shahed-type used by Russia in its war against Ukraine, officials have said.

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The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump and Zelensky to discuss air ceasefire after Russian attack triggers Kyiv fires

Zelensky will meet new UK PM Andy Burnham in London today before flying to Washington DC to see Trump

International Business Times UK

'Trump Needs to See Me in Miami': Leaked Andrew Tate Texts Expose Deep Ties to Trump White House

Leaked texts from Andrew Tate suggest possible connections to the Trump administration, raising questions amid his legal issues in the UK and Romania. The claims remain unverified.

Euronews

Second drone shot down over Romanian airspace in less than 24 hours

Romanian Defence Minister Radu Miruta said "the impact site and the drone wreckage are currently being analysed" but that "the pattern is consistent with previous confirmed flights by Russian drones."

Radio France Internationale

Climate change 'exacerbating' drought across Europe, scientists say

Climate change is exacerbating drought in Europe as extreme heat evaporates water supplies, scientists said in a study published this week, with low water levels disrupting shipping, farming and industry in countries including Romania and Greece.

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The Independent UK

Russian attack kills 3 in Ukraine’s Sumy region as Romania downs second drone in 2 days

A Russian drone strike killed three people in Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region on Saturday, local officials said, with the victims identified as drivers for the private courier service Nova Poshta

The Economic Times

"Will see deeper engagement": India, Romania to deepen defence cooperation in drones, aerospace

India and Romania are set to deepen their partnership, with cooperation expected to expand in areas such as drone technology, aerospace, defence manufacturing and industrial collaboration, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday following President Droupadi Murmu's State Visit to Romania from July 23-25.

The Economic Times

President Murmu conferred honorary doctorate by Bucharest University of Economic Studies

President Droupadi Murmu was conferred an honorary doctorate by the Bucharest University of Economic Studies (BUES) during her state visit to Romania. Accepting the university's highest academic honour, Murmu dedicated the recognition to the people of India and highlighted education as the most transformative force in her life.

Euronews

Romania says F-16 shot down drone over the country's airspace

Romania's Ministry of Defence said the jet engaged a drone with an air-to-air missile while carrying out an air policing mission.

The Times of India

Romanian F-16 fighter jet downs drone after airspace violation

A Romanian F-16 fighter jet shot down a drone that breached the country's airspace on Friday morning, president Nicusor Dan said, as cited by Reuters.

The Independent UK

A sailor dies after a Ukraine-bound tanker catches fire off Romania as officials probe war link

A sailor injured when a Ukraine-bound tanker ship caught fire off Romania’s Black Sea coast has died, Romanian media reported Thursday

Euronews

West Nile virus: 21 cases in Greece as it spreads across Europe

Italy, Spain, Romania and North Macedonia also reported locally acquired cases of West Nile virus infection.

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