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Brussels will apply a never-used EU law to host Ukrainian refugees

The 2001 EU directive will allow member states to grant temporary protection to those fleeing the war in Ukraine.

Romania

Romania: Thousands of Ukrainians arrive to Isaccea in search of refuge

The scenes at the Romanian port town are a stark reminder of the uncertainty and terror many face as they seek shelter from the war in their own country.

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More than 500,000 refugees have fled Ukraine in just four days - UN

Neighbouring countries such as Poland, Moldova, Hungary, Romania and Slovakia have all made an unconditional welcome to those feeling the Russian invasion.

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Roma actress smashes stigma in Bucharest Theatre's one-woman-show

Growing up Alina Serban didn't see herself represented on television, in movies or books. Shunned from the cultural mainstream, she is taking matters into her own hands.

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Thermal waterfall in Toplita frozen for the first time in recent years

Thermal waterfall in Toplita, central Romania, frozen for the first time in recent years. Although this rarely happens, the recent negative temperatures during the night had led to the freezing of the thermal waterfall. Water curtains turned into unreal lacework.

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Romania starts vaccinating children aged 5-11

In Romania, children aged 5-11 years can now be vaccinated against COVID-19 in 219 paediatric centres.

Romania

Romania's Prime Minister Nicolae Ciuca denies plagiarising his thesis

A Romanian journalist has claimed that nearly a third of the PM's doctorate thesis contained plagiarised content.

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Masked dancers chase away evil at a festival in Bulgaria

Masked dancers carry on an ancient Bulgarian carnival tradition, in the belief that it helps ward off evil spirits.

Romania

New COVID-19 measures in Romania as infections surge

Face masks will be mandatory and bars and restaurants will operate at 50% or 30% capacity as part of the new measures.

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Romanians dressed as bears try to ward off evil

Romanians dressed as bears try to ward off evil

Romania

Protest in Romania over bid to extend COVID health pass to workplaces

Romania has the EU's second-lowest vaccination rate with just 39.6% of its population fully vaccinated, compared to more than 67% for the rest of the bloc.

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Romanian minister resigns following plagiarism reports

Florin Roman, who had served in Romania’s new coalition government for less than a month, quit his post after his education credentials were called into question.

Culture news

Romanian COVID clinic makes Christmas tree out of vaccine containers

Staff at one the largest COVID-19 vaccination centers in Bucharest, Romania, have built a three meter tall Christmas tree out of the empty vaccine containers.

Culture news

Romanian prisoners take to the stage in annual theatre festival

Every winter, inmates from Romanian jails begin rehearsals for an on-stage production performed at the 'Liberation Through Culture' festival. Organisers say it's an immense help to what they do with the rest of their sentences.

Romania

Back in power, Romania's PSD wants to put its toxic past behind it

Under Liviu Dragnea, the Social Democrats became a byword for corruption and graft. Now a new crop of leaders says that the party has changed.

Nature

Back from the brink: Bison return to Romania after 200-year absence

Rescued from extinction, wild bison have made themselves at home in Romania’s Carpathian Mountains

Romania

Romania plans to evacuate 90 Europeans stranded in South Africa

It comes as Europe restricts flights from southern Africa after the detection of the new COVID variant Omicron.

Romania

World War I veteran is first woman to appear on Romanian banknote

Lieutenant Ecaterina Teodoroiu died in battle in Marasesti in 1917.

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Romanian National Bank launches first banknote with female personality

It is the first legal tender banknote which features a female personality: Ecaterina Teodoroiu.

Romania

Romanian MPs approve coalition that will see rotating prime ministers

Under the coalition agreement, Romania will rotate its prime minister every 18 months before the next parliamentary elections.

From its post-communist transformation to current challenges, Romania is at a pivotal moment, balancing economic growth with political corruption. Stay informed on the latest developments shaping the country’s future.