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Romanian authorities investigate nightclub blaze

The Romanian President Klaus Iohannis has expressed his grief and anger during a visit to the nightclub in Bucharest where 27 people were killed in a

Romania

Bucharest nightclub fire kills 27

'I was among the first who got out' - witness describes horror of Bucharest nightclub blaze

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Romania to mourn victims of Bucharest nightclub blaze

Three days of national mourning has been declared in Romania after 27 people died in a nightclub fire in Bucharest. Dozens die in nightclub blast

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Horror blaze in Bucharest nightclub kills 27 with scores injured

A blaze in a Bucharest nightclub has left 27 people dead and as many as 180 injured. At least 27 killed, nearly 200 injured in #Romania nightclub

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Romania: Nightclub fire kills at least 27 people

A fire and explosion at a nightclub in Bucharest has left 27 people dead and injured at least another 180. It has been reported several hundred

Romania

#Ramnicu Sarat: ex-commander appeals against 20-year sentence

A former commander of one of Romania’s most notorious prisons refused to talk to journalists when he arrived at court in Bucharest. Alexandru

Romania

Romania floods leave motorists stranded

More than 20 people had to be rescued from stranded vehicles after flash floods hit a town in eastern Romania late on Monday. A two-year-old child

Cinema

Oscar-contender explores Roma enslavement

This week Cinema Box is bringing you the latest movie by Romanian director Radu Jude. ‘Aferim’ is at once a black comedy, a Western and a historical

World News

Bottleneck on Serbian border as Hungary clamps down on illegal entry

Tensions are rising on the Serbia-Hungary border, with migrants now blocking the main motorway separating the two countries. Despite Hungary’s

Romania

Bucharest mayor embroiled in corruption scandal

Prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation against the mayor of the Romanian capital Bucharest. Sorin Oprescu, a 63-year-old doctor, is

Romania

Bucharest mayor arrested in corruption probe

Romanian prosecutors said on Sunday (Sept. 6) they had opened a criminal investigation against the mayor of the capital Bucharest on suspicion of

Romania

Romanian police make record heroin seizure

Police in Romania have made the country’s record seizure of heroin, recovering 333 kilograms of the drug with an estimated street value of over 40

Romania

Red-hot bargain: 'Blood for discount' tickets at Transylvania festival

Blood donors are being offered discounts on tickets to a music festival in Transylvania, in a move that would make Count Dracula himself proud. The

Sport

Britain's Walker wins 2015 Romaniacs prologue

The 2015 Red Bull Romaniacs in Sibiu kicked off with the spectacular prologue which took competitors over a trick street course littered with

Romania

Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta named in a criminal investigation

Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta has been named as a defendant in a criminal investigation into forgery, tax evasion and money laundering. Assets

Romania

Romania latest country to suffer from European heat wave

As the European heat wave continues, Romania is the latest country to experience record temperatures. The highest red alert has been issued for

Romania

Wrecks turn up diving for archeology in the Danube

Historic treasures, ripe for discovery, are lying within easy reach for divers at the bottom of long-undisturbed waterways. Romanian scuba

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Romania's leftist government led by Prime Minister Victor Ponta survives a no-confidence vote

Romania’s Prime Minister Victor Ponta has secured political immunity in a criminal investigation after his leftist government survived a

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Romanian minister resigns over 'punks and prostitutes' comment

Romania’s transport minister has resigned over controversial comments he made criticising his countrymen living abroad. Ioan Rus caused uproar by

Sport

France take team gold in Switzerland

France produced a stunning performance to down Russia in the final of the European Fencing Championships in Montreux, Switzerland on Tuesday. Jérémy

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.