Ukraine corruption crisis: Zelenskyy’s chief of staff Andrii Yermak resigns after raid; Kyiv’s political turmoil deepens

File photo: Zelenskyy’s chief of staff Andrii Yermak (Picture credit: AP) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accepted the resignation of his powerful chief of staff, Andrii Yermak, hours after anti-corruption investigators searched his residence inside the presidential compound in Kyiv. Zelenskyy confirmed the resignation on Friday and said he would consider a replacement on Saturday, […]

Pro-EU Nicusor Dan wins Romanian presidential race, defeats nationalist George Simion

Nicusor Dan (Left) wins against George Simion (Right) Nicusor Dan, the pro-European mayor of Bucharest, won Romania’s presidential election on Sunday. Dan secured 54 per cent of the vote, defeating nationalist George Simion, who had led the first round on May 4 with 46 per cent.Dan, 55, campaigned on a message of change and rebuilding, […]