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One of East Europe’s biggest musical events opens in Romania

Since its creation in 1958, the George Enescu Festival has become an essential part of Eastern Europe’s classical music scene.

28/08/2023

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WATCH: Explosion rocks petrol station north of Bucharest

Firefighters and onlookers take cover after two explosions destroy an unlicensed petrol station north of the Romanian capital.

27/08/2023

Romania

Bucharest: At least two dead following explosions at LPG station

At least 56 people were injured and 10 are in critical condition. Authorities say eight residential properties were destroyed in the blasts and another 11 suffered damages.

27/08/2023

Romania

West Nile Virus kills three people in one week in Romania

Three people have died after contracting West Nile Virus from mosquito bites in Romania.

20/08/2023

Romania

Romanian care homes scandal highlights 'inhumane' abuse

Vulnerable people were found malnourished, tied to beds and showing signs of physical abuse in series of disturbing revelations.

12/08/2023

Romania

Controversial influencer Andrew Tate freed from house arrest

The Tate brothers, aged 34 and 36, are charged with multiple counts of human trafficking and rape in Romania.

04/08/2023

Romania

Infamous influencer Andrew Tate appeals house arrest in Romania

Andrew Tate, the infamous social media influencer charged with rape, human trafficking, and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women, has appealed against a court's decision to keep him and his brother under house arrest.

01/08/2023

Romania

'LGBT+ offensive': Viktor Orban criticises EU at Transylvania festival

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who is no stranger to diatribes against the European Union, decried "population exchanges" orchestrated by the "federalist empire" on Saturday and accused Brussels of leading an "LGBT+ offensive".

22/07/2023

Romania

Algae turns lake pink in Romania due to increased temperature

Experts say the phenomenon is not harmful to the environment, but that the algae bloom may produce an unpleasant smell.

22/07/2023

Romania

NATO boosts training to intercept Russian aircraft in Alliance space

NATO forces increase simulations and training exercises to help air forces intercept potential Russian aircraft from entering its airspace

10/07/2023

Romania

Romania expels 40 Russian diplomats and embassy staff

Forty Russian diplomats and embassy staff have been expelled from Romania as relations worsen between the countries over the war in Ukraine.

01/07/2023

Design

Tiny house festival in Romania opens new doors to sustainability

Tiny houses are gaining popularity as a cost-effective and time-efficient alternative to rising housing costs, from TikTok trends to real festivals in Romania.

28/06/2023

Romania

Euroviews. Europe has a tobacco smuggling problem it needs to curb

Putting an end to tobacco smuggling would mean extra money in the budget to help those who need it the most — an ideal the European Union leaders vowed to uphold, Cristian Gherasim writes.

27/06/2023

Culture news

Romania's Sibiu Festival takes place with dancing, music and theatre

The annual Sibiu International Theatre Festival is set to be one of the biggest ever with dancing, music and theatre from many countries taking part

27/06/2023

Smart Health

Scientists in a race against time to cure rare diseases

In partnership with The European Commission

The relentless quest for answers, the spirit of collaboration, and a steadfast belief in the power of science is pushing medical technology forward to treat the world's rarest diseases.

15/06/2023

Smart Health

Why is the Diagnosis of Rare Diseases So Elusive?

In partnership with The European Commission

In the heart of Romania, nestled within the scientific hub of Craiova, a state-of-the-art laboratory is aiming to unravel the mysteries of rare diseases.

15/06/2023

Romania

Romanian authorities ramp up charges against Andrew Tate

Authorities in Romanian have ramped up the charges against social media influencer, Andrew Tate, and his brother Tristan to the more serious offence of human trafficking in continued form.

14/06/2023

Romania

Romania recalls ambassador to Kenya over racism outrage

Diplomat publicly likened Africans to animals

11/06/2023

Romania

Exams in Romania postponed as teachers strike for better pay

Thousands of Romanian teachers gathered in central Bucharest to demand higher salaries and better working conditions.

09/06/2023

Romania

MEPs shocked by logging threat to Romania's ancient woodlands

MEPs on a fact-finding trip to Romania say they have been shocked by the threat illegal logging poses to the country's woodlands and habitats.

08/06/2023

Romania

'Mission accomplished': Romania says farewell to MiG-21 LanceR fleet

Romania's Air Force has retired the Soviet-era fighter jet to pave the way for the transition to the F-16.

17/05/2023

Romania

Euroviews. Pandemic-born far-right party has rattled Romania's democratic future

The main parties' belief that they can regain far-right voters lost to AUR through nationalist and ultra-conservative discourse might resurrect the ghosts of Romania's past even further instead of letting them go once and for all, Andrei Tiut writes.

12/05/2023

Romania

Romania's fourth Patriot missile air defence battery is operating

Romania's fourth Patriot missile battery is now operating providing additional cover for the nation's skies and NATO's south-eastern flank.

10/05/2023

Culture news

Vintage car enthusiasts show off their retro rides in Romania

Classic car collectors and restorers convened in the western city of Timisoara for the 23rd edition of the Motor Retro Parade festival.

24/04/2023

Romania

Romanian and Bulgarian farmers angry at Ukrainian agricultural imports

The farmers are angry at the European Union’s response to a glut of agricultural products from Ukraine that they say are flooding local markets and undercutting prices.

07/04/2023

Romania

Scholz in Bucharest to discuss Moldova's integration in the EU

Romania, Germany and Moldova will discuss security, economy and energy in Bucharest.

03/04/2023