Month: May 2023

EU should move from ‘nice words’ to action on enlargement: Romanian ex-minister Negrescu EU

EU should move from ‘nice words’ to action on enlargement: Romanian ex-minister Negrescu

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The European Union sees Romania as one of its frontline states when it comes to the war in Ukraine. The country of 19 million people, a member of both the EU and NATO, has a land and sea border with Ukraine of more than 600 kilometres. It has been a transit hub for weapons supplies to Kyiv. Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians have passed through Romania, and more than 130,000 have been granted temporary protection in the country, according to the UN. Talking Europe interviews Viktor Negrescu, a Romanian politician from the Social Democratic Party. He is a Member of the European Parliament and he was Minister Delegate for European Affairs in the government of Romania between 2017 and 2018.

Man, 37, dies after being attacked by dog which was then destroyed by armed police News Briefing

Man, 37, dies after being attacked by dog which was then destroyed by armed police

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The incident occurred in in Westleigh Lane in Leigh, Greater Manchester

A 37-year-old man has died after being attacked by a dog, police said.

The victim was found by officers in Westleigh Lane in Leigh, Greater Manchester, with serious injuries shortly after 9.10pm on Thursday and was taken to hospital where he later died in the early hours of Friday.

Greater Manchester Police said armed officers were deployed to try to control the dog and used ‘every available tactic to subdue’ the animal before it was destroyed because it posed a ‘significant risk’ to the public.

A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dangerously out of control dog causing injury resulting in death.

Detective Superintendent Simon Hurst, of GMP’s Wigan district, said: ‘Firstly, I would like to extend my condolences to the loved ones of the victim of this attack. Our officers and our partners are currently supporting the victim’s loved ones at this incredibly difficult time.

‘We recognise this incident will rightly cause concern within the local area and we would like to reassure the public that we explored every possible avenue to protect the local community and the animal involved.

‘We would urge members of the public to please come forward if they have any information in regard to this incident, any information you may have may be a huge help to our investigation.’

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