http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:50:57 +0200 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:50:57 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/30/galati-residents-fear-future-incidents-after-russian-drone-crashed-into-building http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/30/galati-residents-fear-future-incidents-after-russian-drone-crashed-into-building Sat, 30 May 2026 16:06:59 +0200 A Russian drone crashed into a residential building into the eastern Romanian city of Galați on Friday, sparking a fire to its roof and injuring two people. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/29/the-drone-crash-is-the-full-responsibility-of-the-russian-federation-says-romanian-fm http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/29/the-drone-crash-is-the-full-responsibility-of-the-russian-federation-says-romanian-fm Fri, 29 May 2026 18:13:17 +0200 Oana Toiu, Romania's foreign minister, confirmed to Euronews that the drone that struck Romania was of Russian origin and was carrying explosives. Meanwhile, Russia's Putin questioned the preliminary conclusions regarding the incident, suggesting that the aircraft may have been Ukrainian. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/29/harmed-civilians-in-romania-is-russias-full-responsibility-romanian-foreign-minister-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/29/harmed-civilians-in-romania-is-russias-full-responsibility-romanian-foreign-minister-says Fri, 29 May 2026 16:58:51 +0200 In an exclusive interview, Romania Foreign minister Oana Țoiu said it’s “Russia’s full responsibility” that civilians in Romania were harmed after a Russian drone hit a residential building in the country. Țoiu also said they had "final confirmation" that the drone "was carrying explosives". http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/29/zelenskyy-vows-to-support-romania-in-whatever-way-is-necessary http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/29/zelenskyy-vows-to-support-romania-in-whatever-way-is-necessary Fri, 29 May 2026 13:10:23 +0200 Ukraine’s president called on the European Union to ramp up sanctions pressure on Russia following an attack on the residential building in Romania so that Moscow’s war “is not dragged out or expanded”. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/29/euronews-on-the-scene-after-russian-drone-strike-in-romania http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/29/euronews-on-the-scene-after-russian-drone-strike-in-romania Fri, 29 May 2026 11:29:13 +0200 Euronews reports from the Romanian city of Galati, where a Russian drone struck an apartment building near the Ukrainian border. The impact sparked a fire, injured two people and prompted an overnight emergency response. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/29/romania-first-footage-shows-damage-after-drone-hits-residential-block-near-ukraine-border http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/29/romania-first-footage-shows-damage-after-drone-hits-residential-block-near-ukraine-border Fri, 29 May 2026 11:28:55 +0200 A Russian drone from strikes on Ukraine crashes in Galati, injuring two and prompting Romania to seek faster NATO anti-drone support for its air defences. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/29/nato-ready-to-defend-romania-and-every-inch-of-allied-territory-rutte-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/29/nato-ready-to-defend-romania-and-every-inch-of-allied-territory-rutte-says Fri, 29 May 2026 11:15:45 +0200 NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said that the 32-member alliance stands with Romania amid a Russian drone incursion that crashed into a residential building and injured two people in the country’s southeast early Friday morning. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/29/moment-russian-drone-hits-apartment-block-in-romania http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/29/moment-russian-drone-hits-apartment-block-in-romania Fri, 29 May 2026 10:40:07 +0200 Video captured the moment a Russian Geran-2 drone crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania near the Ukrainian border. The impact sparked a fire and injured two people, according to Romanian authorities. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/29/eu-leaders-denounce-russias-reckless-escalation-after-drone-hits-romania http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/29/eu-leaders-denounce-russias-reckless-escalation-after-drone-hits-romania Fri, 29 May 2026 10:33:02 +0200 Ursula von der Leyen, António Costa and Kaja Kallas have condemened Russia for violating Romania's airspace after a drone hit the city of Galați. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/29/explosive-laden-russian-drone-hits-residential-building-in-romania-authorities-say http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/29/explosive-laden-russian-drone-hits-residential-building-in-romania-authorities-say Fri, 29 May 2026 07:46:23 +0200 Romanian President Nicușor Dan has declared the Russian consul in Constanta persona non grata and said the Russian consulate in the Black Sea port city would be closed. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/06/europe-today-appease-or-retaliate-eu-weighs-response-to-trumps-new-tariff-threat http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/06/europe-today-appease-or-retaliate-eu-weighs-response-to-trumps-new-tariff-threat Wed, 06 May 2026 07:51:43 +0200 Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/05/romanias-pro-eu-coalition-collapses-after-prime-minister-fails-no-confidence-vote http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/05/romanias-pro-eu-coalition-collapses-after-prime-minister-fails-no-confidence-vote Tue, 05 May 2026 14:53:40 +0200 Romania has faced a long period of instability and the country is grappling with one of the highest budget deficits in the EU, rampant inflation and a technical recession. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/25/drone-crashes-in-romania-as-russia-strikes-neighbouring-ukraine http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/25/drone-crashes-in-romania-as-russia-strikes-neighbouring-ukraine Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:38:24 +0200 Two British fighter jets were scrambled and 200 people were evacuated on Saturday after a drone crashed in Romania during a barrage of Russian strikes on its neighbour Ukraine. 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 11:46:39 +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 19:53:46 +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 07:50:32 +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 07:46:39 +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 16:24:00 +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 19:38:22 +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 07:00:37 +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 17:09:51 +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 11:17:48 +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 16:29:32 +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 13:16:25 +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 19:27:44 +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 11:00:49 +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 18:05:00 +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 08:14:33 +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 16:46:37 +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 16:46:44 +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 14:03:58 +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 09:00:58 +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 07:00:26 +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 17:26:28 +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 18:40:12 +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 18:30:24 +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 13:21:26 +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 11:23:21 +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 12:44:48 +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 07:00:21 +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 20:00:08 +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 18:45:19 +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 15:46:15 +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 11:10:02 +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 07:45:51 +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 07:45:58 +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 18:46:33 +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 14:17:49 +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 18:23:51 +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 12:09:00 +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.