Romania

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

Romania

Thousands protest as Romanian powerbroker sentenced

More than 5,000 people gathered outside government headquarters calling for the resignation of Liviu Dragnea as speaker as well as of the Prime Minister.

21/06/2018

Romania

UK ambassador greeted by flag abolished in 1801 during Romania visit

Romanian officials accidentally remove Irish component from British flag.

20/06/2018

Romania

The Romanian village without thieves

Residents of this town can leave their money in bags in the street.

18/06/2018

Romania

Row over cleaning up Romanian politics literally heads onto the street

Opposition groups post videos showing them removing litter after government-organised rally.

11/06/2018

Romania

Thousands rally in Romania capital in corruption protest

The government supporters are angry at the manner in which corruption is being investigated

10/06/2018

Romania

Bucharest Gay Pride celebrates EU residency ruling

More than 5000 revellers took part in the Bucharest Gay Pride in the Romanian captial on Saturday. The theme for this year's event was for more rights and acceptance.

09/06/2018

Romania

Gay Romanian-American couple win EU residency rights

European Court of Justice rules that the couple is entitled to the same rights as other married couples in the EU.

05/06/2018

Romania

European court rules Romania must give residency to gay man's partner

European court rules in favour of American-Romanian gay couple who wanted to settle in Romania, which doesn't recognise same-sex marriage

05/06/2018

Romania

'I had this idea to try to help, so I offered them my car"

Alex Bobes runs a free taxi service in Romania. He says he wants to set an example to show that even with a full time job, and a family, everyone can offer something to their communities.

05/06/2018

Romania

Ex- Romanian minister brings gold bars to pay €1 million bail

Prosecuted ex-finance minister decides to pay part of his 1 million EUR bail in bullion.

04/06/2018