Black Sea
Ukraine announces ‘humanitarian corridor’ for ships stuck in Black Sea ports
Ukraine announced a “humanitarian corridor" on Thursday to let dozens of cargo ships trapped in its ports since the outbreak of war last year...
Romania to clear 30 ships from Ukrainian river ports by Friday
Romania said on Thursday it will clear customs for up to 30 ships waiting to enter Romania from Ukrainian ports on the Danube River...
Key Ukrainian grain route to boost capacity amid Black Sea risks
Romania plans to rapidly expand one of the key transit routes for grain from neighboring Ukraine as Russia’s escalating attacks in the Black Sea...
NATO will step up security in Black Sea region after Russia declares parts are unsafe for shipping
NATO said Wednesday it was stepping up surveillance of the Black Sea region as it condemned Russia’s exit from a landmark deal that allowed Ukrainian...
Erdogan says Putin talks could lead to restoring Black Sea grain deal
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said his planned talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin could lead to restoration of the Black Sea grain initiative, and...
Russian navy rehearses firing rockets at ships in Black Sea after warning to Ukraine
Russia's Defence Ministry said on Friday that its Black Sea Fleet had practiced firing rockets at surface targets in a live fire exercise, two...
Hungarian farm minister to visit Turkey for talks on Black Sea grain deal
Hungary's farm minister will go to Turkey on Tuesday for talks with his Turkish counterpart about extending the deal that allows Ukraine to export...
Romanian port key for Ukraine grain faces overflow as Black Sea deal on edge
Ukraine's on-off Black Sea grain deal has made the nearest port of Constanta in neighbouring Romania a key alternative that is set for volumes...
UN agencies warn of impact if Black Sea grain deal ends
An end to the Black Sea grains deal would hit the Horn of Africa hard, aid officials said on Monday, warning that another hike...
Fire breaks out at Romania’s biggest oil refinery
A fire at Romania's Black Sea crude oil refinery Petromidia, the largest in the country, was being brought under control after a blaze broke...