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

No Comment

No Comment videos of the week

Let the pictures tell the story.

29/07/2023

Europe News

Eastern countries push for EU bans on Ukrainian grain to be extended

The on-and-off controversy over tariff-free imports of Ukraine grain coming into the European Union is back on the agenda.

25/07/2023

Romania

'LGBT+ offensive': Viktor Orban criticises EU at Transylvania festival

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who is no stranger to diatribes against the European Union, decried "population exchanges" orchestrated by the "federalist empire" on Saturday and accused Brussels of leading an "LGBT+ offensive".

22/07/2023

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

Travel News

Meet the Romanian man who travels the world diving off cliffs

We sat down with cliff diver, Catalin Preda to talk about all the most amazing diving spots in the world.

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

World News

Controversial influencer Andrew Tate appears in Romanian court

The British-American former boxer has been indicted in Romania for organising a criminal group, human trafficking and rape.

20/06/2023

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

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