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Croatia probes reports of violent migrant pushbacks at EU border

Croatia launched an investigation after disturbing footage purported to show Croatian police beating up young migrants with sticks to push them back outside EU borders.

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Police bust criminal group smuggling Afghan migrants to western Europe

The criminals pushed migrants into the back of large lorries while drivers were sleeping, said Europol.

Romania

Romania faces political deadlock after PM Citu ousted

The only thing that Romania's political parties can agree on is that Florin Citu must go.

Romania

Romania MPs 'offered bribes' to support PM Citu, claims opposition

AUR leader George Simion says his MPs were told that relatives and allies could be appointed to directorships of state energy companies if they abstained from voting.

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Romania

Why has Romania suffered so many deadly hospital fires?

Romania has suffered three deadly hospital fires in less than a year.

Romania

'History is repeating': Romania hit by another deadly hospital fire

It comes on the back of two other deadly hospital fires within the last year in Romania, raising concerns about the country’s ageing hospital infrastructure.

Romania

Record high for COVID-19 cases in Romania amid slow vaccination rates

Just 33% of adults in Romania have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 amid a surge of new infections.

Romania

Romania PM holds onto party leadership after internal battle

Cîțu, who heads the ruling National Liberal Party, held off a challenge from former Romanian leader Ludovic Orban.

Romania

Romania lurches into another political crisis as Citu clings to power

Citu has had to rely on his party's bitter rivals, the Socialist Party, to block a no-confidence vote. Ludovic Orban, the man he replaced, is waiting in the wings.

Romania

Romania's government faces confidence vote after party quits coalition

Ministers from the second-largest party in the ruling coalition resigned on Monday following the dismissal of Romania's Justice Minister last week.

Romania

Romania's government in crisis after dismissal of justice minister

A junior party in Romania's ruling coalition has called on Prime Minister Florin Cîțu to resign after he dismissed the justice minister on Wednesday.

World News

COVID cases fall in the Netherlands and UK while Romania pushes jabs

Some countries in Europe are seeing their number of COVID-19 cases fall, while others fear a fourth wave of infections is underway.

Serbia

Stuck on Serbia's EU border, migrants try and try again to cross

Living in abandoned houses on Serbia's border with Romania and Hungary, many have tried to cross dozens of times. They claim they are caught and pushed back by police.

Oman

Two Europeans killed in incident on board oil tanker off Oman coast

Two Europeans have died after an incident off the Oman coast on board the oil tanker Mercer Street, the ship's owners have confirmed.

World News

Euroviews. For every Viktor Orbán we need a Maia Sandu | View

The result of Maia Sandu's party in the Moldovan parliamentary election is a miracle and a lesson in democracy, argues Romanian MEP Dragoș Tudorache.

Romania

US helicopter hits lampposts during emergency landing in Bucharest

A US Black Hawk military helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing in Bucharest due to a "flight incident".

Europe News

Romanian workers stage 2,000km protest against low pay

The minimum wage is just €281 a month when the cost of living is €572 a month

Romania

Romanian government faces vote of confidence in parliament

Left-wing opposition parties have accused Romanian Prime Minister Florin Citu of "leading the country towards the abyss".

My Europe Series

Nuclear vs renewable, the debate dividing Romania’s green transition

Coal-burning countries like Romania will have difficulties reaching Europe’s climate targets. Could Romania’s energy mix become cleaner if it adds more nuclear energy? What role can nuclear power play in the European Union’s Green Deal?

Health Series

Bees, the workers helping to create a sweet sustainability in Europe

In partnership with The European Commission

Honey is an appreciated natural food with therapeutic properties and today more than ever its production requires eco-sustainable methods to protect bees, biodiversity and the environment.

From its post-communist transformation to current challenges, Romania is at a pivotal moment, balancing economic growth with political corruption. Stay informed on the latest developments shaping the country’s future.