Romania

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

Culture news

Andrew Tate will stay in jail after losing appeal against 30-day renew

Andrew Tate and his brother are currently being detained in Romania on suspicion of organised crime and human trafficking.

01/02/2023

Culture news

Accused-rapist Andrew Tate claims there is "no justice in Romania"

The same Andrew Tate once claimed he moved to Romania because it's easier to "evade rape allegations".

25/01/2023

Romania

Social media influencer Tate's detention is extended til 27 Feb

A Romanian court has extended the police detention of social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan. The pair will stay in custody until 27 February, as investigations continue over allegations of rape and exploitation.

21/01/2023

Culture news

Romanian authorities seize luxury cars and assets in Andrew Tate case

Social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan were arrested in Romania last month on a number of charges including human trafficking.

15/01/2023

Romania

"Flu-rona" cases surge in Romania

Health officials in Romania say they're seeing a surge in "flu-rona" cases with people suffering from both flu and covid at the same time. They've also treated a patient with a third viral infection.

12/01/2023

Romania

Tate brothers lose their appeal in Romanian court

A Romanian court rejects the divisive social media personality Andrew Tate’s appeal against a 30-day detention in connection to charges of human trafficking, rape, and setting up an organised crime group. He and his brother both deny the charges

10/01/2023

Culture news

Netflix's hit series 'Wednesday' gives Romania a TV tourism boost

Fans of the Netflix show Wednesday will be delighted to hear that it is possible to visit the sets, including the "Nevermore Academy", all filmed in the Buftea studios in Romania, just outside Bucharest.

10/01/2023

Culture news

Romanian court upholds 'misogynist influencer' Andrew Tate's detention

Tate and his brother Tristan are facing charges of human trafficking and rape for their alleged role in exploiting women as part of their online business.

10/01/2023

Romania

In photos: Romania's 'dancing bear festival'

Centuries ago, people in northeastern Romania would don bear fur and dance to fend off evil spirits. Nowadays, the custom lives on as a popular tourist attraction.

08/01/2023

Smart Regions

Cluj-Napoca: Europe's fastest growing city invests in automation

In partnership with the European Commission

“I think that automatisation needs to be seen as an opportunity, not as a risk. We can create more jobs relying on our creativity as humans,” Ovidiu Cîmpean says Ovidiu Cîmpean, Project Manager Cluj's Future of work project.

02/01/2023

Romania

Controversial online influencer Andrew Tate arrested in Romania

Police footage appears to show several blurred-out sports cars, wads of cash, and a handgun

30/12/2022

Culture news

Why has Andrew Tate been arrested in Romania?

The influencer was taken into custody by Romanian authorities yesterday.

30/12/2022

Romania

Andrew Tate: 'Influencer' who sparred with Greta Thunberg arrested

The former professional kickboxer and his brother have been arrested by police on human trafficking charges.

30/12/2022

Europe News

Romania blasts Austria for 'inexplicable, unjustified' Schengen veto

In a high-stakes meeting of interior ministers, Austria was the only country that opposed Romania's accession into Schengen.

09/12/2022

Romania

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, and Moldova impacted by war

On the second day of its summit in Romania, NATO is focusing on countries impacted by Russia’s war in Ukraine - Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, and Moldova.

30/11/2022

Romania

NATO backs Ukraine’s future membership

NATO says that Ukraine will one day become a member of the alliance and promises more aid to its forces.

29/11/2022

Romania

NATO talks Ukraine at scene of one of its most controversial decisions

In 2008, NATO promised that Ukraine and Georgia could join the western military alliance. Russia invaded the latter four months later.

29/11/2022

Romania

Romanian shoppers cross into Ukraine in search of a bargain

"Detergent [in Ukraine] is cheaper than in Romania ... [by] about two euros", said one Romanian shopper, venturing into the war-torn country.

25/10/2022

Romania

Concern over shrinking salt lake in Romania

Lake Techirghiol is Romania's largest salt lake, but the water has receded by around 50 metres as a result of this year's drought.

24/10/2022

Romania

Romania's defence minister resigns after Russia peace remarks

Vasile Dincu was criticised for stating that Ukrainian talks with Russia were the only way to end the war.

24/10/2022

Earth News

Environmentalists fight to save rare fish only found in Romania

In a race against time to save the rarest fish in Europe, a team of environmentalists and experts are developing a sanctuary for a rare species of fish, known as the living fossil.

20/10/2022

Destinations

Romania has just opened its answer to the El Camino de Santiago

After thousands of locals helped carve out its route, Romania’s new 1,400km Via Transilvanica is now open.

19/10/2022

Destinations

Christmas: Stay at an ancient nature retreat for the ultimate recharge

With rich traditions, beautiful nature and stunning snowy scenery, this region of Romania offers an alternative winter break destination.

05/10/2022