Romania

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

Romania

Andrew Tate swaps prison for house arrest after winning appeal

British-American influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan, arrested in late December in Romania on suspicion of human trafficking and organised crime were ordered to be released "immediately” and placed "under house arrest" by the Bucharest Court of Appeal on Friday.

31/03/2023

Tech News

Romania's PM has hired the world's first AI government adviser

"My role is now to represent you, like a mirror," Ion the AI adviser said at its launch event in Bucharest, Romania. But what will it do in reality?

06/03/2023

Culture news

12 year old "genius" Romanian painter has first Bucharest exhibition

Giulia Pintea, may be just 12 years old, but that hasn't stopped her from debuting a new show "Symphony in Colours" inside the Parliament Palace in Bucharest.

24/02/2023

Romania

Andrew Tate to remain in detention for a further 30 days

A court in Romania agreed to extend Andrew Tate's detention yet again. The social media influencer will remain in jail for another 30 days on suspicion of organised crime and human trafficking.

22/02/2023

Romania

Euroviews. The Andrew Tate case shows we must find a way to confront woman-haters

Scholars and activists have warned everyone for a long time about the deeply ingrained misogyny of the radical right and an increasing "manosphere" that encourages resentment and hatred towards women and girls, Oana Băluţă writes.

20/02/2023

Romania

Romania's old power infrastructure doesn't help fight carbon emissions

Romania ranks around the middle of the pack in the EU when it comes to the amount of carbon emissions generated to produce electricity.

20/02/2023

Romania

Roads damaged in Romania floods

Extensive flooding in northern Romania triggered landslides, leaving roads damaged and rail services disrupted.

20/02/2023

Culture news

Andrew Tate arrest highlights scale of Romanian camgirl industry

Tate and his brother are accused of running a sex trafficking ring in Romania, but many in the country's booming camgirl industry fear the bad press will have negative consequences for their legitimate businesses.

15/02/2023