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Oana Toiu announced that the European Black Sea security hub will have headquarters in Romania and Bulgaria, with a focus on maritime safety and resilience against threats. The European Commission allocated 50 million euros for this initiative, coinciding with Ursula von der Leyen's visit to Bucharest. The hub aims to monitor maritime infrastructure and enhance security in the region, which has seen a rise in seafarer fatalities. Toiu emphasized the need for a ceasefire in the Black Sea during upcoming US-mediated talks between Ukraine and Russia. The hub will connect with various European and NATO security mechanisms, and additional funding for search and rescue operations was also announced.