Romania

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

Romania

Explosion at store in northeastern Romania injures at least 13

Authorities said the cause of the blast was not yet clear, while a search and rescue operation has been underway.

07/06/2024

Lifestyle

Could this Romanian blouse make it to French catwalks?

The Romanian blouse is a key part of the nation’s traditional folk dress and identity, and the government wants Louis Vuitton to feature it.

04/06/2024

Europe News

Romania consider sending Patriot system to Ukraine

Euronews Romania interviewed the country's Prime Minister about the possibility of supplying Ukraine with a Patriot system.

01/06/2024

Nature

Bison in Romania could offset emissions from 43,000 cars, study finds

Experts say it shows how rewilding could be a 'major option' for policymakers in the face of rapidly accelerating climate change.

17/05/2024

Europe News

'Overwhelmed' Romanian workers demand lower taxes

Only 69% of Romanians between 20 and 64 are employed, meaning that almost a third of the population struggles with finding work.

14/05/2024

Romania

Andrew Tate faces trial in Romania for human trafficking and rape

Influencer Andrew Tate and his brother face serious charges in Romania, including human trafficking and rape, with legal proceedings ongoing and extradition to the UK pending.

27/04/2024

Europe News

Romania bans gambling in small towns

A unanimous vote by legislators belies divisions over the wisdom and practicality of the policy.

10/04/2024

Culture news

Euronews mourns the death of Rudolf Herbert: 'Theatre was his life'

Rudolf Herbert, the artistic director of the German State Theatre in Timisoara, has died in Romania. Euronews mourns the loss of a very special former colleague.

04/04/2024