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EXPLAINER

Is Russia testing NATO with aerial incursions in Europe?

Poland, Ukraine and NATO claim recent Russian drone incursions into their airspace were deliberate.

Germany scrambles jets after Russia military aircraft flies over Baltic Sea

German Air Force says its ‘quick reaction alert force’ was ordered by NATO to investigate plane in neutral airspace.

Romanian prosecutors indict pro-Russian former presidential candidate

Calin Georgescu accused of instigating violence after presidential election was cancelled over alleged Russian meddling.

Belarusians detained after drone flown over Polish president’s residence

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says an investigation is under way after drone spotted over government buildings.

Romania reports drone incursion during Russian attack on Ukraine

Romania scrambles fighter jets as Poland also deploys aircraft over threat of a drone attack.

Elvis-inspired teacher fights Roma prejudice with music and heart

Tudor Lakatos, who goes by the stage name Elvis Romano, performs at the Terasa Florilor restaurant in Bucharest, Romania. [Andreea Alexandru/AP Photo]

Tudor Lakatos tests microphones before a performance as President Donald Trump appears on a television screen during a news broadcast, in Bucharest. [Andreea Alexandru/AP Photo]

Customers dance as Tudor Lakatos performs. [Andreea Alexandru/AP Photo]

On a warm summer evening at Terasa Florilor in Bucharest, Lakatos entertained a mixed crowd. [Andreea Alexandru/AP Photo]

Some of the crowd were specifically there for his performance, others were drawn by the restaurant's traditional cuisine. [Andreea Alexandru/AP Photo]

Patrons danced and took selfies during his signature Rock 'n' Rom show, which blends Elvis classics performed in Romani, Romanian and English. [Andreea Alexandru/AP Photo]

Tudor Lakatos strikes a pose for a photo with the Taraful Frunzelor band, Stelian Frunza, left, Stefan Marin, right, and Nicolae Feraru. [Vadim Ghirda/AP Photo]