This is The Associated Press teletype copy from JFK's assassination 60 years ago today.

My latest. Listen from 44 min 30 sec. Ever since he was a teenager, Radu Bogdan Matei had a dream. It was nothing far-fetched or grandiose; it was to open what he now calls a “listening bar.” Find out why his new venue in Bucharest may not be open long dw.com/en/inside-euro…

Ukraine, Moldova & Georgia are celebrating after EU took steps forward towards allowing membership. After many years it sends a 'v important message to Russia.' Rejecting them would be 'another sign for Russia they can do whatever they want.' Natia Seskuria apnews.com/article/moldov…

After the incident, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis offered his condolences to the family of the deceased and said the tragedy was “a stark reminder that school safety remains a critical priority.” apnews.com/article/romani…

Tate’s lawyer, Eugen Vidineac, had said before the ruling on Friday that the brothers also wanted to spend the holidays in a familiar environment. Afterward, Andrew Tate tweeted that there is “no innocent until proven guilty in Romania.” apnews.com/article/andrew…

Bleak news from Romania today: A guesthouse blaze leaves 5 dead and others missing apnews.com/article/romani…

One of my favourite things about my AP role is working with great photographers. Take a look through their gallery. In Romania, hundreds dance in bear skins for festive ‘dancing bear festival’ apnews.com/article/romani…

HNY from Cluj-Napoca! Let's see what 2024 brings. I'm sure it won't be dull.

Great performance last night from Beterbiev against Smith, a world-class operator. I can see Bivol outboxing Beterbiev comfortably over 6 rounds but Beterbiev will catch him clean eventually and with that power, stop him in the later rounds. #BeterbievSmith

As the two-day EPP meeting came to a close Thursday, von der Leyen warned of the expected rise of populists in the bloc’s upcoming elections and Russia’s attempt “to wipe Ukraine off the face of (the) earth.” apnews.com/article/eu-von…

“A significant number of Moldovans still live under the spell of Russian propaganda which has made a boogeyman out of NATO,” Popsoi said. “But that doesn’t stop us from cooperating with our NATO partners and building resilience in our armed forces.” apnews.com/article/moldov…

Online influencer Andrew Tate was detained in Romania and handed an arrest warrant issued by British authorities, his spokesperson said Tuesday. A Bucharest court is set to make a “pivotal decision” on whether to execute the warrants issued by the U.K. apnews.com/article/romani…

With presidential elections later this year, the deepfakes aim “to erode trust in our electoral process, candidates and institutions — but also to erode trust between people,” said Olga Rosca, an adviser to Moldova's President Maia Sandu. apnews.com/article/artifi…

So honored that our The Associated Press Investigation ADRIFT has been nominated for a The Webby Awards People’s Voice Award for Best Individual Editorial Feature. Voting is open now! Please vote for us if you can! 💖 vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/… 💯 #Webbys

My FT latest, with alicemhancock - Bears and wolves stray into European politics. ft.com/content/c756f7…

“The ruling issued by the preliminary chamber judge lacks legal basis and reasoning,” Eugen Vidineac, one of Tate’s lawyers, said after the decision. “We have filed a strong appeal as we believe the ruling to be unlawful.” apnews.com/article/andrew…

It's a thing of beauty. One of my favourite Romanian foods! #Romania #OrthodoxEaster

Viktor Orbán said on Saturday that the European Union was sliding toward oblivion in a rambling anti-Western speech in which he warned of a new, Asia-oriented world order - by Stephen McGrath and me for The Associated Press. apnews.com/article/viktor…

The contrasting responses to the two attacks highlight the difficulties European governments face when trying to preserve wildlife while also guaranteeing public safety. With Amy Kazmin ft.com/content/bcfc97…