Romania

Romania

Legal challenge over Romania’s ‘homophobic’ gay marriage referendum

The race is on to stop Romania's gay marriage referendum.

14/09/2018

Romania

Romania referendum on making gay marriage harder ‘immoral’

Campaigners have hit out after senators in Romania backed calls for a referendum that could make it harder for gay marriage to be legalised.

12/09/2018

Romania

Concerns raised over Romania's anti-graft chief nomination

Concerns have been raised over alleged links between the woman set to be Romania’s new anti-corruption chief and the ruling social democrats.

06/09/2018

Romania

Cop sent to psychologist after backing anti-corruption campaign

Police chiefs in Romania told one of its cops to see a psychologist after he backed a campaign to stop criminals serving in public office.

05/09/2018

Romania

Explained: Why is Rudy Giuliani attacking the Romanian president?

The former NYC mayor berated what he called “excesses" by the country's anti-corruption agency and called for an amnesty for “those who have been prosecuted and convicted following such excesses.”

30/08/2018

Romania

Social media users mock Dragnea's assassination claims

The leader of Romania's ruling party said unidentified assassins had targeted him. The police responded that they weren't aware.

23/08/2018

Romania

Romania protests 'a failed coup' says head of ruling party

LIviu Dragnea says opponents wanted to overthrow the government and were encouraged by the president.

22/08/2018

Romania

Euroviews. Romania's diaspora lays claim to the country's future | View

Ex-pats have powered the Romanian economy, now they are insisting on their right to set the course for its future.

13/08/2018

Romania

Second night of anti-government demonstrations in Bucharest

Protestors call for the Social Democrat government to resign

12/08/2018

Romania

Watch: Protesters’ panic as tear gas is fired during anti-government rally in Bucharest

Footage has emerged of protesters fleeing in panic after tear gas was fired during an anti-government protest in Romania.

11/08/2018

Romania

Unprecedented violence at anti-corruption protest in Bucharest

One of Romania’s most violence protests saw more than 450 people injured on Friday, writes Cristian Gherasim, reporting for Euronews from Bucharest.

11/08/2018

Romania

Tension after more than 450 injured in Romania clashes

Trouble makers disturb anti-corruption protest in Bucharest.

11/08/2018

Romania

In pictures: Romania's anti-government protest in Bucharest

Take a look at our selection of pictures from Friday night's anti-government protests in Romania.

11/08/2018

Romania

Over 100 hurt in Romania as police clash with protesters

At least 100 protesters were hurt in clashes with police at a mass anti-government rally in the Romanian capital Bucharest

11/08/2018

Romania

Romania's expats return home for anti-government protest

Romania’s expatriates returned to Bucharest to join thousands of their compatriots protesting about corruption and alleged attempts to weaken the country’s judiciary.

10/08/2018

Romania

Romania minister 'delaying' anti-graft nomination to dodge veto'

Romania’s justice minister is stalling for time in appointing the country’s next anti-corruption chief in a bid to clear opposition for his preferred candidate, it’s been claimed.

31/07/2018

Romania

Romanian police confiscate Swedish number plate that insulted government

Driver who had personalised plates containing an insult to Romania's ruling party is taken off the road.

31/07/2018

Romania

Massive Attack’s unfinished sympathy for Romania’s anti-corruption protesters

Massive Attack delighted its Romanian audience by displaying anti-government slogans during a concert in Bucharest.

25/07/2018

Romania

Mayor in tears after deputy decides to bestow town award on him

When the commune or Pietrosita decided to recognise its leading citizens, the mayor's office decided to honour... the mayor.

25/07/2018

Romania

When a number plate becomes a political statement

A driver in Romania has created a personalised numberplate to make his point about the government.

20/07/2018

Romania

Writer attacked by mob who mistook her van for mythical 'black ambulance'

A popular legend holds that black ambulances cruise the streets looking for children to murder in order to sell their organs to wealthy buyers in western Europe.

09/07/2018

Romania

Romanian designers accuse Dior of 'plagiarising' traditional vest

A Romanian fashion magazine has launched their own folkloric fashion brand.

05/07/2018

Romania

Iceland flag mistaken for UK flag at official meeting in Romania

It's not the first flag gaffe — nor second — carried out by Romanian organisers in recent weeks.

03/07/2018

Romania

Romanian #Europeanheroes who rescue people for free

Mihai Tuhari is an IT-programmer by day, but transforms into a 4x4 rescuer when needed. His platform, which offers help to motorists in distress, costs him 3 euros per rescue to run, but he insists that helping out is its own reward.

02/07/2018

Romania

Romanian ex-deputy prime minister fakes photo with Obama

Romanian ex-deputy prime minister Gabriel Oprea put up a fake photo with Obama on his facebook page

29/06/2018

Romania

Floods hit Romania, homes severely damaged

Floods have surged through Romania, damaging as many as 60 towns in 14 counties.

29/06/2018