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The front page of Digi24 features a mix of domestic Romanian news and international affairs. Top domestic stories include the resumption of operations to sink barges in the Danube to increase water flow to the Cernavodă nuclear power plant, and updates on the Bucharest-Alexandrița highway…
Operations to sink four barges in the Danube, aimed at increasing water flow to the Cernavodă power plant, have resumed after a pause. The barges are loaded with the objective of boosting water levels.
Ukraine's Ambassador to the UK and former military chief, Valerii Zaluzhnii, clarified his recent remarks suggesting NATO might need Ukraine for its fight against Russia, questioning the alliance's readiness without Ukrainian experience.
A significant amount is being deducted from the pension of former Romanian footballer Cornel Dinu after he lost a legal battle with his godson, whom he referred to as a 'scoundrel'. The dispute stemmed from a property conflict.
While Europe is rapidly increasing its defense spending due to the threat from Russia and concerns about US support, four EU nations are maintaining a neutral stance, though a significant test might alter their strategy.
During a meeting at Camp David, former President Donald Trump reportedly questioned Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth about the critical depletion of United States missile stocks, according to the Washington Post.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Oana Țoiu announced that over 500,000 consular services have been provided this year and unveiled a series of reforms aimed at improving these services.
The Bucharest-Alexandrița Highway is close to completion, with the final concrete beam installed on the overpass crossing the DN7 road, as announced by the Secretary of State in the Ministry of Transport.
The national company Bucharest Airports (CNAB) has signed a 134 million lei contract to establish a photovoltaic park at Otopeni Airport, aiming to generate its own solar energy.
Former Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine's Armed Forces, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, explained his recent statement that NATO might need Ukraine's combat experience to effectively fight Russia.
Meteorologists have extended the red code warning for heatwaves in many parts of Romania until Friday morning, and also announced heavy rain and storms for later parts of the country.
The director of the Cernavodă nuclear power plant stated that reactor 2, currently operating normally, might be shut down if the Danube river's water level continues to decrease, potentially falling to 5-6 meters.
A mayor from the PSD party has been ordered to pay a fine after an investigation by the Court of Accounts and ANAF revealed he evaded taxes on the sale of agricultural land in Giurgiu county in 2024.
A national strategy for biodiversity conservation for 2026-2030 has been adopted by the Senate, following modifications made by the Chamber of Deputies.
The Supreme Court is expected to issue a decision today in the case of Călin Georgescu, Horatiu Potra, and 20 others accused of attempting to injure the state.
