Romania

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Four dead and dozens stranded after torrents hit eastern Romania

Rescue services also rushed to save 95 people in the hard-hit eastern counties of Galati and Vaslui.

14/09/2024

Europe News

Russian missile reportedly hits Ukraine-bound cargo ship near Romania

Bucharest and Kyiv's senior officials have condemned the attack, claiming Russia was behind it.

13/09/2024

Europe News

Orchards destroyed in massive fire in northern Romania

People said they had to try to tackle the fire themselves to protect their homes until firefighters were able to reach the scene and put it out.

09/09/2024

Romania

Russian drones violate Romania and Latvia's airspace in just 24 hours

A Russian drone violated Romania's airspace forcing the airforce to scramble two F16 warplanes on Sunday and another crashed in Latvia on Saturday.

08/09/2024

Europe News

Farmers in Romania forced to sell livestock due to ongoing drought

Temperatures in Romania hit over 40C in August, with the country experiencing several heat waves this summer.

21/08/2024

Romania

Andrew Tate's Romanian home raided over allegations involving minors

Romanian authorities are investigating allegations of human trafficking, the trafficking of minors, sexual intercourse with a minor, influencing statements and money laundering.

21/08/2024

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How is music appreciated by the deaf community in Romania?

Lavinia and Denis are the first music sign language interpreters in Romania, enabling people with hearing impairments to enjoy concerts and festivals.

20/08/2024

Europe News

Drought devastating Romania leaves farmers worried for future

Romania has been gripped by a drought, leaving farmers concerned in both the short and long term as the quality of their soil diminishes, meaning they can't plant crops in the new season.

19/08/2024

Europe News

Danube River recedes in Romania, affecting river traffic

The mighty 650-kilometre Danube River that snakes throughout Europe from the Black Forest to the Black Sea is receding at some of its banks.

13/08/2024

Europe News

Drought devastates corn and sunflower fields in Romania

Still struggling after an intense heatwave, some farmers fear losses of up to 90% of all of their crops.

12/08/2024

Europe News

Doctors and nurse arrested after Romanian hospital deaths

17 people died in the intensive care unit at St. Panteleimon Emergency Hospital in Bucharest over the course of four days.

08/08/2024

Destinations

Romanian village restores century-old houses to boost tourism

"Once the tourists enter the gate, they can feel all the privacy they need, romantic and comfortable intimacy," said one house owner.

05/08/2024

Romania

Tuned trucks showed off in Romania before taking to Europe's highways

Painted trucks with modified interiors can be seen at the fortress of Alba Iulia one day before they'll take to Europe's highways. The truck show is now in its fifth edition.

05/08/2024

Green News

Swathes of Romania face drought leading to failing crops

Locals say some regions haven't seen any rain for three months.

04/08/2024

Europe News

'Mission-ready': First Romanian F-16 pilots get their wings

The graduates are the first US-made fighter jet pilots trained in the nation since the centre was operationalised.

30/07/2024

Destinations

Why I chose to holiday in Romania this year

With Romania now in the Schengen Zone, it means arrivals from within the free travel area are smoother and swifter.

29/07/2024

Romania

Nine countries unite for Romania's international folklore festival

Some 300 dancers and their ensembles took part in the festival's 12th edition on the banks of the Mures river.

28/07/2024

Romania

Russian drone debris found in Romania

NATO officials say there is no evidence to suggest Russia was intentionally targeting Romania, but called the action irresponsible and potentially dangerous.

26/07/2024

Romania

Watermelon glut leaves Romanian farmers in the lurch

Growers in one of Romania's most watermelon-rich regions are suffering as their crops ripened simultaneously, leading to an oversaturated market and significantly slashed prices.

15/07/2024

Europe News

Danger zone: Romania to get tough on bears following deadly mauling

Romania boasts Europe's largest bear population outside of Russia — but the recent death of a teenage hiker from a bear attack has prompted politicians to rethink laws related to the killing of the animals.

11/07/2024

Romania

Romanian airline Tarom's cancellations leave passengers stranded

Passengers at Henri Coandă International Airport in Bucharest faced frustration as multiple Tarom Airlines flights were cancelled due to pilots calling in sick on Monday, as the union demanded better wages.

09/07/2024

Romania

Wild bears in Romania get a new sanctuary as sighting surge

Authorities plan to relocate nearly 30 bears to the Zărnești Sanctuary following a Euronews report on rising bear encounters.

08/07/2024

Art

Actor Tim Robbins wants more human interaction in a digital world

Academy Award winner Tim Robbins shares his views on a world dominated by digital interactions during an interview with Euronews Romania..

06/07/2024

Culture news

Boos for Roma singer at Coldplay show reignite Romania's racism debate

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin personally invited the increasingly popular Romanian musician Babasha for a duet in front of thousands gathered in Bucharest's National Arena on Wednesday. Neither of them expected the crowd to react with such bile.

14/06/2024

Europe News

Southern Romania endures the first heatwave of the summer

Temperatures in Bucharest have spiked at 34 degrees Celsius in the shade and the extreme heat is expected to affect 12 counties.

09/06/2024

Nature

What is IKEA doing to Romania’s ancient forests?

Greenpeace campaigners say the company’s suppliers are benefitting from a corrupt environment in the country.

09/06/2024