Romania’s coalition parties unite behind Antonescu’s candidacy

BUCHAREST - Crin Antonescu officially secured backing for the upcoming presidential election during the extraordinary congress of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) on Sunday, ensuring that the liberal politician has the full support of the governing …

A contingent from Austria, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria starts guarding the Bulgarian-Turkish border

On February 3 (Monday), a joint contingent of officers from Bulgaria, Austria, Romania and Hungary will begin guarding the Bulgaria-Turkiye border, which is now an external border of the Schengen Area. The start of the joint operation will be marked by an …

Bulgaria Defeats Romania to Return to Davis Cup World Group I

Bulgaria secured a 3-1 victory against Romania in Craiova, earning promotion to World Group I of the Davis Cup, the unofficial world championship in men's tennis. The decisive point came from Adrian Andreev, who returned to the team and defeated …

22 people die from the flu in Romania

Health authorities in Romania have issued an alert after cases of respiratory infections rose for three consecutive weeks, APA reports citing Euronews. In one week alone from 20-26 January, the National Institute for Public Health (INSP) reported 133,600 …

DR Congo: European mercenaries fly to Romania after surrendering to M23

Anger in Romania over theft of national treasures in heist at Dutch museum

Hours before the sun rose over the Netherlands, the group crowded around the large external door, appearing to pry it open. Seconds later, the grainy security video appeared to show a powerful explosion, sending plumes of smoke and sparks into the air, and …

Romania issues health alert as flu cases rise

So far, 22 people have died with the Health Minister Alexandru Rafila saying none of the fatalities had had the flu vaccine. Health authorities in Romania have issued an alert after cases of respiratory infections rose for three consecutive weeks. In one …

Romania: EPPO probes eleven people in investigation into €166 000 fraud involving employment funds

(Luxembourg, 31 January 2025) – The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Timișoara (Romania) arrested two suspects and carried out searches and seizures in an investigation into a €166 000 fraud involving EU funds intended to hire persons in a …

Romania completes 48th Fighter Squadron with latest F-16 delivery

The Romanian MND provided a low-resolution image of the 16th F-16 acquired from Norway landing at the 71st Air Base at Campia Turzii. This event triggered the completion of the standing up of the Romanian Air Force's 48th Fighter Squadron. (Romanian …

New interconnector strengthens energy link between Romania and Serbia

A 400-kilovolt (kV) interconnector between Reșița, Romania, and Pancevo, Serbia, has been commissioned. With a total length of 131 kilometres (63 kilometres of which are located in Romania), the line increases the cross-border capacity between the two …