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Europe News

Schengen accession of Romania and Bulgaria may be voted on in December

The long-running impasse over the Schengen accession of Romania and Bulgaria might be put to a new vote in early December.

19/10/2023

Green News

Albania to power ‘hundreds of thousands’ of homes with solar energy

The initiatives are important steps for a region where many areas remain reliant on fossil fuels.

11/10/2023

Ukraine

Putin commemorates illegal 'annexation' of four Ukrainian regions

In an address marking a year since the illegal annexation of four Ukrainian regions, Putin insisted it was carried out “in full accordance with international norms.”

01/10/2023

Romania

Romania builds drone shelters to protect villagers from Russian attack

The government has warned people in eight villages to take cover in the shelters if they hear an air raid alert.

14/09/2023

Romania

Romania builds bomb shelters close to Ukrainian border

The decision to build such infrastructure comes as drone debris has been spotted multiple times in the past week close to the border with Ukraine.

13/09/2023

Moments

This spooky castle tour in Austria explores legend of Dracula

Want something spooky to do in the run-up to Halloween? This tour for “vampire apprentices” at Burg Forchtenstein in Austria could be the answer.

12/09/2023

Green News

Romania is the first country in Europe to get this new nuclear tech

Recent advances in technology and the energy crisis have sparked new interest in nuclear power across Europe.

11/09/2023

Romania

Romanians on the Ukrainian border nervous as drone pieces fall nearby

After parts of a drone fell onto Romanian territory on Wednesday, locals fear that the war could spread over the border from Ukraine.

08/09/2023

Europe News

We must support Ukraine in 'good and bad times,' says Stoltenberg

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg urged allies to unwaveringly support Ukraine in its ongoing counteroffensive against Russia.

07/09/2023

Romania

Romania launches investigation over possible Russian drone debris

Romanian authorities have launched an investigation after admitting they may have found debris from a Russian drone inside their borders

07/09/2023

Cult

Deep dive into Romania's George Enescu classical music festival

It's the most important date in Romania's musical calendar and it's also one of Eastern Europe's biggest musical events.

31/08/2023

World News

Euroviews. AI could be the great equaliser the less well-off parts of Europe need

AI can undoubtedly be a force for good in Eastern Europe, which has historically lagged behind the more affluent western countries of the continent, Cristian Gherasim writes.

29/08/2023

Culture news

One of East Europe’s biggest musical events opens in Romania

Since its creation in 1958, the George Enescu Festival has become an essential part of Eastern Europe’s classical music scene.

28/08/2023

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WATCH: Explosion rocks petrol station north of Bucharest

Firefighters and onlookers take cover after two explosions destroy an unlicensed petrol station north of the Romanian capital.

27/08/2023

No Comment

WATCH: Bucharest International Air Show wows the crowds

The Bucharest International Air Show is back for its 2023 edition, and it did not disappoint.

27/08/2023

Romania

Bucharest: At least two dead following explosions at LPG station

At least 56 people were injured and 10 are in critical condition. Authorities say eight residential properties were destroyed in the blasts and another 11 suffered damages.

27/08/2023

Europe Decoded

Bulgaria & Romania want two new dams on the Danube. NGOs are against

Romania and Bulgaria are hoping to soon start building two new hydropower plants on the Danube River despite growing concerns over their impact on the environment and nuclear safety.

22/08/2023

Romania

Romanian care homes scandal highlights 'inhumane' abuse

Vulnerable people were found malnourished, tied to beds and showing signs of physical abuse in series of disturbing revelations.

12/08/2023

Romania

Controversial influencer Andrew Tate freed from house arrest

The Tate brothers, aged 34 and 36, are charged with multiple counts of human trafficking and rape in Romania.

04/08/2023

Romania

Infamous influencer Andrew Tate appeals house arrest in Romania

Andrew Tate, the infamous social media influencer charged with rape, human trafficking, and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women, has appealed against a court's decision to keep him and his brother under house arrest.

01/08/2023