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Romania says seven people missing after fire on tanker in Black Sea

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Calin Georgescu detained and investigated for fraud in Romania

Prosecutors say Georgescu and two others persuaded a Romanian businessman to transfer them €1.1 million by making him believe he could get access to millions of euros worth of foreign bank financing.

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Three parties to attempt to form new Romanian government

The previous government collapsed after a no-confidence vote following tensions over austerity and efforts to reduce Romania’s large budget deficit.

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Romanian farmers clash with police in Bucharest over EU livestock ban

Romanian farmers clashed with security forces in Bucharest on Tuesday, 15 September, as an agricultural protest outside the government headquarters descended into disorder.

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Romanian President warns Ukraine war could last at least another year

In an interview with Euronews, President Nicușor Dansaid while Russia's economy is under strain and Ukraine has demonstrated an ability to strike deep into Russian territory, neither development has brought Moscow closer to the negotiating table.

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Political deadlock loses Romania €770 million in EU funds

Romania's main political parties missed a deadline to agree on a reform of public-sector salaries, a key condition for receiving post-pandemic EU funding. The failure has triggered a blame game between pro-European forces in the country.

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Romanian 'integrity law' will remove liberal party leader from office

Dominic Fritz’s removal has raised concerns over the rule of law, with both the EPP and Renew Europe calling for a change to the legislation. At stake for Romania is €770 million in EU funds.

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Conservatives, liberals call to freeze EU cash for Romania over mayor

Romania risks losing up to €770 million as a deadline looms for completing reforms, including a disputed law that could oust liberal leader and mayor Dominic Fritz. European conservatives and liberals are calling for the funds to be blocked.

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Romania destroys explosive drone near major Black Sea gas project

A separate drone crashed in eastern Romania as the country and neighbouring Poland stepped up air defences during a major Russian attack on Ukraine.

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Harmony between humans and nature brings hope along drought-hit Danube

This couple cycled 3,000km along the Danube. Here's what drought looks like from the riverbank.

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NATO fighter jets shoot down drone over Romania near Moldova border

Two Spanish F-18s deployed in Romania for a NATO mission on Sunday intercepted and destroyed an unidentified drone near the Moldovan border, Romania’s defence minister Radu Miruta confirmed.

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Swiss police seek witnesses over fire started near Romanian embassy

An employee from the embassy managed to put out the fire, before the Bern fire brigade deployed as a precaution and set up a fire watch at the scene.

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Drone crashes in Romania after flying undetected at 'low altitude'

The Romanian Ministry of Defence said the drone had crashed in a wooded area and that there were so far no recorded casualties or damage to property or infrastructure.

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Romania shuts down Cernavodă nuclear plant as Danube water level drops

Nearly two-thirds of the Danube has seen flow rates that are the lowest on record for a month of July in 34 years, according to an analysis published on Monday by the European climate change observatory, Copernicus.

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NATO stands with Poland and Romania amid Russian airspace violations

Members of NATO met on Wednesday to discuss recent incursions into Polish and Romanian airspace and concluded that Russia bears "full responsibility" for the incidents.

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Ukrainian drone explodes in Bulgaria, Kyiv promises inquiry

Bulgaria's prime minister said both Bulgarian and Romanian authorities had failed to pick up the drone as it made its way through their respective airspace.

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Record low Danube levels prompt governments to take emergency action

It comes amid soaring temperatures across Europe, as the continent grapples with yet another heatwave.

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.