http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:11:49 +0200 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:11:49 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/03/romanian-foreign-minister-in-kyiv-on-bucha-anniversary-to-witness-moment-of-resilience http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/03/romanian-foreign-minister-in-kyiv-on-bucha-anniversary-to-witness-moment-of-resilience Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:46:39 +0200 Romania's foreign minister Oana Țoiu is among the EU ministers in Ukraine this week to mark the four year anniversary of the Bucha massacre. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/02/priceless-ancient-golden-helmet-from-romania-stolen-from-dutch-museum-recovered http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/02/priceless-ancient-golden-helmet-from-romania-stolen-from-dutch-museum-recovered Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:53:46 +0200 The helmet was on display at the small Drents Museum in January 2025, the last weekend of a six-month-long exhibition, when thieves broke in and grabbed it, along with three golden wristbands. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/01/red-shoes-protest-in-romania-highlights-femicide-crisis http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/01/red-shoes-protest-in-romania-highlights-femicide-crisis Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:50:32 +0200 Red shoes at Bucharest's Romanian Athenaeum honour women killed by domestic violence, as Romania adopts its first femicide law and tougher penalties. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/03/24/george-enescu-competition-opens-2026-edition-with-global-call-to-young-musicians http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/03/24/george-enescu-competition-opens-2026-edition-with-global-call-to-young-musicians Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:46:39 +0100 Applications are open for the 2026 George Enescu International Competition in Bucharest, offering young musicians a prestigious route to career growth and future festival performances. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/18/heavy-snowfall-blankets-bucharest-transport-services-disrupted http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/18/heavy-snowfall-blankets-bucharest-transport-services-disrupted Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:24:00 +0100 Heavy snowfall and strong winds disrupted road, rail and air traffic in southern Romania, with delays reported in Bucharest and flights diverted from the capital’s airport. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/17/romanian-finance-minister-backs-eurobonds-and-made-in-europe-in-competitiveness-drive http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/17/romanian-finance-minister-backs-eurobonds-and-made-in-europe-in-competitiveness-drive Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:38:22 +0100 Minister Alexandru Nazare also supports the more controversial E6 club of economic heavyweights, saying if it succeeds, it's a "good thing" for Europe. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/02/17/researchers-discover-5000-year-old-bacteria-resistant-to-modern-antibiotics http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/02/17/researchers-discover-5000-year-old-bacteria-resistant-to-modern-antibiotics Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:00:37 +0100 A strain of bacteria found in a Romanian ice cave is resistant to ten modern antibiotics, according to a new study. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/06/thousands-of-romanian-teachers-protest-against-government-planned-austerity-measures http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/06/thousands-of-romanian-teachers-protest-against-government-planned-austerity-measures Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:09:51 +0100 Teachers in the eastern European nation of nearly 19 million have threatened to go on strike if the government implements the measures. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/21/fact-check-are-romanians-protesting-against-an-antifree-speech-law http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/21/fact-check-are-romanians-protesting-against-an-antifree-speech-law Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:17:48 +0100 Thousands of people took to the streets of Bucharest last week to protest against a law that they say threatens freedom of expression in Romania. However, an investigation by The Cube suggests that the legislation is intended to combat extremist activity. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/12/29/bucharests-new-tourist-tax-will-come-into-effect-next-year-heres-everything-you-need-to-kn http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/12/29/bucharests-new-tourist-tax-will-come-into-effect-next-year-heres-everything-you-need-to-kn Mon, 29 Dec 2025 17:29:32 +0100 Officials in Bucharest have approved a tourist tax that will come into effect next year, aiming to raise almost €3 million annually. http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/08/centrist-ciprian-ciucu-defeats-hard-right-candidate-to-become-mayor-of-bucharest http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/08/centrist-ciprian-ciucu-defeats-hard-right-candidate-to-become-mayor-of-bucharest Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:16:25 +0100 Ciprian Ciucu, a close ally of Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, won the mayoral election in Bucharest with around 36% of the votes, defeating hard-right contender Anca Alexandrescu, who polled at 22%. http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/17/russian-strike-hits-turkish-lng-tanker-in-odesa-prompting-evacuation-of-villages-in-romani http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/17/russian-strike-hits-turkish-lng-tanker-in-odesa-prompting-evacuation-of-villages-in-romani Mon, 17 Nov 2025 20:27:44 +0100 Border regions of Romania have repeatedly recorded the wreckage of drones, believed to have been launched by Russia towards Ukraine. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/11/17/new-media-museum-opens-showcasing-digital-art-through-immersive-technology http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/11/17/new-media-museum-opens-showcasing-digital-art-through-immersive-technology Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:00:49 +0100 Sibiu's new Immersive Museum features digital art by Julius Horsthuis and Maotik, aiming to connect art, education, and technology for visitors. http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/12/thousands-march-through-bucharest-in-protest-against-austerity-measures http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/12/thousands-march-through-bucharest-in-protest-against-austerity-measures Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:05:00 +0100 The rally was organised by the National Trade Union Bloc, made up of dozens of professional federations and comes as Romania’s government pursues measures to reduce the budget deficit. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/11/12/meeting-john-malkovich-the-yellow-tie-and-the-remarkable-tale-of-a-romanian-classical-cond http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/11/12/meeting-john-malkovich-the-yellow-tie-and-the-remarkable-tale-of-a-romanian-classical-cond Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:14:33 +0100 The Yellow Tie is a new film which tells the remarkable story of Romanian conductor, Sergiu Celibidache. Starring John Malkovich and Sean Bean it's the latest in a series of movies that's bringing more of Hollywood to Bucharest. http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/11/nato-member-romania-finds-drone-fragments-after-russian-strikes-on-ukrainian-ports http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/11/nato-member-romania-finds-drone-fragments-after-russian-strikes-on-ukrainian-ports Tue, 11 Nov 2025 17:46:37 +0100 Breaches of Romania's airspace by drones have become more common as Russia targets Danube River ports just across the border in Ukraine. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/11/05/lets-not-make-too-much-of-us-troop-withdrawal-rutte-says-on-romania-visit http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/11/05/lets-not-make-too-much-of-us-troop-withdrawal-rutte-says-on-romania-visit Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:46:44 +0100 Both the NATO chief and the Romanian president insisted that they have no concerns that the withdrawal of US troops from the country will weaken its defence or that of the wider eastern flank. http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/17/at-least-three-killed-and-13-injured-in-explosion-at-romania-apartment-block http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/17/at-least-three-killed-and-13-injured-in-explosion-at-romania-apartment-block Fri, 17 Oct 2025 16:03:58 +0200 The explosion affected the fifth and sixth floors of the eight-story building, according to the capital's Inspectorate for Emergency Situations. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/10/17/romanian-foreign-minister-backs-trumps-push-to-fully-wean-eu-off-russian-energy http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/10/17/romanian-foreign-minister-backs-trumps-push-to-fully-wean-eu-off-russian-energy Fri, 17 Oct 2025 11:00:58 +0200 Neighbouring Slovakia and Hungary are resisting pressure from the Trump administration to suspend their purchases of Russian energy products. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/10/17/romanian-foreign-minister-backs-eu-decision-making-reforms-to-speed-up-enlargement http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/10/17/romanian-foreign-minister-backs-eu-decision-making-reforms-to-speed-up-enlargement Fri, 17 Oct 2025 09:00:26 +0200 European Council President António Costa has already floated removing the need for EU leaders' unanimous approval to open the next stage of a candidate country's accession bid. http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/13/saint-parascheva-celebration-in-iasi-draws-one-of-romanias-largest-pilgrimages http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/13/saint-parascheva-celebration-in-iasi-draws-one-of-romanias-largest-pilgrimages Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:26:28 +0200 Thousands of faithful braved the rain and bad weather on the first day of their pilgrimage in the capital of the Moldova region, lining up in queues that stretched for almost 2 kilometres. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/10/02/exclusive-romanias-president-dan-pushes-for-moldova-and-ukraines-eu-bid-challenging-hungar http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/10/02/exclusive-romanias-president-dan-pushes-for-moldova-and-ukraines-eu-bid-challenging-hungar Thu, 02 Oct 2025 20:40:12 +0200 In a joint interview with Euronews and Euronews Romania, Romanian President Nicușor Dan announced that technical negotiations for Moldova’s EU accession will begin following a pro-European vote, despite Hungary’s veto on Ukraine. http://www.euronews.com/2025/09/30/exclusive-romanias-president-dan-pushes-for-moldova-and-ukraines-eu-bid-challenging-hungar http://www.euronews.com/2025/09/30/exclusive-romanias-president-dan-pushes-for-moldova-and-ukraines-eu-bid-challenging-hungar Tue, 30 Sep 2025 20:30:24 +0200 In a joint interview with Euronews and Euronews Romania, Romanian President Nicușor Dan announced that technical negotiations for Moldova’s EU accession will begin following a pro-European vote, despite Hungary’s veto on Ukraine. http://www.euronews.com/2025/09/19/missile-debris-found-in-poland-week-after-russias-mass-airspace-violations-officials-say http://www.euronews.com/2025/09/19/missile-debris-found-in-poland-week-after-russias-mass-airspace-violations-officials-say Fri, 19 Sep 2025 15:21:26 +0200 Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina has instructed the defence and interior ministries to coordinate with Poland to establish whether the drone is one of those detected last week. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/09/18/fact-check-do-romanian-judges-work-the-most-in-europe http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/09/18/fact-check-do-romanian-judges-work-the-most-in-europe Thu, 18 Sep 2025 13:23:21 +0200 Although more civil cases pass through Romanian civil courts than the European average, this doesn't apply to all areas of law. http://www.euronews.com/2025/09/17/romania-charges-ex-presidential-candidate-calin-georgescu-over-coup-attempt http://www.euronews.com/2025/09/17/romania-charges-ex-presidential-candidate-calin-georgescu-over-coup-attempt Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:44:48 +0200 Georgescu and 21 other suspects are accused of plotting violence after the presidential election was cancelled over alleged Russian interference last December. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/09/10/tired-of-europes-crowded-hotspots-put-these-not-hot-destinations-on-your-2026-itinerary http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/09/10/tired-of-europes-crowded-hotspots-put-these-not-hot-destinations-on-your-2026-itinerary Wed, 10 Sep 2025 09:00:21 +0200 These under-the-radar European destinations are upgrading tourism for 2026 while still keeping their quiet charm. http://www.euronews.com/2025/09/08/czech-republic-romania-and-hungary-break-up-belarus-spy-network-in-europe http://www.euronews.com/2025/09/08/czech-republic-romania-and-hungary-break-up-belarus-spy-network-in-europe Mon, 08 Sep 2025 22:00:08 +0200 The Czech intelligence agency said Belarus managed to create the network because its diplomats are able to freely travel across European countries. http://www.euronews.com/2025/09/01/manfred-weber-we-have-to-defend-ourselves-in-the-face-of-russian-hostilities http://www.euronews.com/2025/09/01/manfred-weber-we-have-to-defend-ourselves-in-the-face-of-russian-hostilities Mon, 01 Sep 2025 20:45:19 +0200 In an interview with Euronews Romania, EPP President Manfred Weber said the GPS jamming of Ursula von der Leyen's plane showed that the European Commission is "a point of target for the Russian attacks." http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/08/25/let-the-music-play-romania-begins-historic-classical-music-tribute-to-composer-george-enes http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/08/25/let-the-music-play-romania-begins-historic-classical-music-tribute-to-composer-george-enes Mon, 25 Aug 2025 17:46:15 +0200 The 27th edition of the George Enescu International Festival is underway with classical music, opera, interactive events and much more taking place throughout Romania as the country marks the 70th anniversary of the death of its most famous composer. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/08/25/in-pictures-ballerinas-take-centre-stage-on-iconic-bucharest-avenue http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/08/25/in-pictures-ballerinas-take-centre-stage-on-iconic-bucharest-avenue Mon, 25 Aug 2025 13:10:02 +0200 Ballerinas performed outside Romania’s National History Museum this weekend as part of Dance Night - a festival that brings a mix of dance styles to Bucharest’s Calea Victoriei avenue. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/08/25/no-jd-vance-did-not-say-romania-is-a-french-colony http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/08/25/no-jd-vance-did-not-say-romania-is-a-french-colony Mon, 25 Aug 2025 09:45:51 +0200 A Facebook post by a Romanian MEP claims that JD Vance said Romania is a French colony. However, both the statement itself and the assertion that he said this are false. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/08/19/romania-nato-and-sham-accounts-fake-euronews-content-persists-online http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/08/19/romania-nato-and-sham-accounts-fake-euronews-content-persists-online Tue, 19 Aug 2025 09:45:58 +0200 False videos in the style of Euronews reports claim that a Romanian politician has called for the country to leave NATO and join forces with Russia. http://www.euronews.com/2025/08/07/romania-lays-to-rest-divisive-first-post-communist-president-ion-iliescu http://www.euronews.com/2025/08/07/romania-lays-to-rest-divisive-first-post-communist-president-ion-iliescu Thu, 07 Aug 2025 20:46:33 +0200 Romania's first post-communist president, Ion Iliescu, was buried on Thursday amid stark divisions over his legacy. He died at 95, symbolising Romania's tumultuous transition. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/08/06/rock-n-rom-romanian-teacher-channels-elvis-to-fight-anti-roma-prejudice http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/08/06/rock-n-rom-romanian-teacher-channels-elvis-to-fight-anti-roma-prejudice Wed, 06 Aug 2025 16:17:49 +0200 In Romania, Tudor Lakatos blends rock 'n' roll and activism to challenge stereotypes and inspire Roma children – one hip-swivel and Elvis classic at a time. http://www.euronews.com/2025/08/04/romania-to-acccess-eu-funds-to-help-areas-affected-by-devastating-floods-pm-says http://www.euronews.com/2025/08/04/romania-to-acccess-eu-funds-to-help-areas-affected-by-devastating-floods-pm-says Mon, 04 Aug 2025 20:23:51 +0200 At least three people were killed when torrential rainstorms hit Romania late July, triggering flash floods in the country’s northeast. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/07/30/emergency-response-underway-after-deadly-floods-in-northern-romania http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/07/30/emergency-response-underway-after-deadly-floods-in-northern-romania Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:09:00 +0200 More than 2,500 people have been affected by severe flash floods in Suceava county, northern Romania, where three people were confirmed dead and hundreds of homes damaged. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/28/intense-floods-strike-romania-as-wildfires-rage-across-turkey-and-albania http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/28/intense-floods-strike-romania-as-wildfires-rage-across-turkey-and-albania Mon, 28 Jul 2025 18:28:02 +0200 In Turkey, three volunteer firefighters were killed when their vehicle overturned near Bursa, and at least 17 people have died in fires since late June. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/25/shock-poll-claims-romanians-are-nostalgic-for-communist-dictator-nicolae-ceausescu-who-was http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/25/shock-poll-claims-romanians-are-nostalgic-for-communist-dictator-nicolae-ceausescu-who-was Fri, 25 Jul 2025 13:22:36 +0200 A recent survey reveals 66.2% of Romanians believe Nicolae Ceaușescu was a good leader, despite his repressive regime. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/22/how-young-romanians-may-contribute-to-eu-military-efforts-and-earn-some-money http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/22/how-young-romanians-may-contribute-to-eu-military-efforts-and-earn-some-money Tue, 22 Jul 2025 23:11:28 +0200 A new law is being discussed at the parliament in Bucharest that allows young people aged between 18-35 to follow a four-month training program. During this time, they would be paid and at the end, would also receive an allowance. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/07/22/romanias-coastal-city-and-popular-black-sea-resort-of-mamaia-sees-a-sharp-decline-in-touri http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/07/22/romanias-coastal-city-and-popular-black-sea-resort-of-mamaia-sees-a-sharp-decline-in-touri Tue, 22 Jul 2025 18:17:07 +0200 The decline is likely a result of the government’s decision to cut the value of holiday vouchers which were used by tourists to pay for hotel accommodation, food, drink, activities and entertainment. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/03/moldova-pushes-for-eu-accession-but-brussels-hesitates-to-decouple-ukraine http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/03/moldova-pushes-for-eu-accession-but-brussels-hesitates-to-decouple-ukraine Thu, 03 Jul 2025 19:45:38 +0200 The EU and Moldova will discuss economic growth and security at their first bilateral summit in Chisinau this Friday. The Moldovan president Maia Sandu will meet EU Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, and the president of the EU Council, António Costa. http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/21/romanias-new-president-nominates-centre-right-former-mayor-as-prime-minister http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/21/romanias-new-president-nominates-centre-right-former-mayor-as-prime-minister Sat, 21 Jun 2025 09:04:44 +0200 Bolojan had previously served as acting president from February to May, when Dan defeated a hard-right opponent in a heated presidential election rerun. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/06/20/cristians-famous-white-storks-get-tagged-in-new-conservation-effort http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/06/20/cristians-famous-white-storks-get-tagged-in-new-conservation-effort Fri, 20 Jun 2025 18:46:32 +0200 For the first time, white stork chicks in Cristian, central Romania, are being fitted with monitoring rings to track their migration, health, and long-term survival. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/06/17/enescu-skinned-alive-romanian-biopic-smash-hit-charms-audiences-across-europe http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/06/17/enescu-skinned-alive-romanian-biopic-smash-hit-charms-audiences-across-europe Tue, 17 Jun 2025 11:34:43 +0200 A new Romanian film portraying the life of composer and violinist George Enescu is attracting attention and winning multiple awards beyond national borders, following a successful domestic run. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/06/12/russia-aims-to-capture-odesa-and-threaten-moldova-and-romania-zelenskyy-warns http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/06/12/russia-aims-to-capture-odesa-and-threaten-moldova-and-romania-zelenskyy-warns Thu, 12 Jun 2025 12:27:06 +0200 At the Ukraine-Southeast Europe Summit in Odesa on Wednesday, Ukraine's president revealed Russia's plans to attack the Ukrainian port city and move towards Moldova and Romania, stressing the need for protection and peace efforts. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/06/11/fake-euronews-telegram-channel-spreads-false-claims-about-romanian-and-moldovan-leaders http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/06/11/fake-euronews-telegram-channel-spreads-false-claims-about-romanian-and-moldovan-leaders Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:35:04 +0200 Euroverify has detected the latest fake Euronews reports being mirrored in Russian state-sponsored media. http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/08/thousands-of-pilgrims-observe-traditional-pentecost-at-sumuleu-ciuc-in-romania http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/08/thousands-of-pilgrims-observe-traditional-pentecost-at-sumuleu-ciuc-in-romania Sun, 08 Jun 2025 09:04:23 +0200 Following the centuries-old tradition, some of the faithful stopped first at the Franciscan cathedral to pray before walking up to the Șumuleu Hill to the open-air altar where the mass was held. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/05/30/homes-and-crops-damaged-as-floods-spread-across-romania http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/05/30/homes-and-crops-damaged-as-floods-spread-across-romania Fri, 30 May 2025 14:44:33 +0200 Strong winds and torrential rain over the two days have triggered severe flooding across Romania, displacing hundreds and damaging homes, crops and infrastructure. http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/30/andrew-and-tristan-tate-to-face-rape-and-trafficking-charges-in-the-uk-lawyer-says http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/30/andrew-and-tristan-tate-to-face-rape-and-trafficking-charges-in-the-uk-lawyer-says Fri, 30 May 2025 13:10:48 +0200 Romanian courts have issued an order to extradite the Tate brothers to the UK once their ongoing proceedings have concluded, according to British prosecutors.