Dutch thieves sentenced to 47 months for stealing priceless Romanian gold treasure
The court in Assen handed down the sentences today to the three main suspects, aged 21, 35 and 36, from Heerhugowaard.
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Russia denies link to drone blast at Romanian port, blames Ukraine
The Russian Embassy in Bucharest has said the craft were Ukrainian and accused Kyiv of using such devices to attack civilian shipping.
Moldova could seek union with Romania if EU path stalls
Osmochescu insisted, though, that Moldova's aim remained signing an EU accession treaty by the end of 2028.
NATO says it stands ready to defend ‘every inch’ of allied territory after Russian drone hits Romania
"We will continue to enhance our readiness to deter and defend against any threat, including from drones. Russia's reckless behaviour is a danger to us all".
Von der Leyen says Russia has crossed ‘yet another line’ after drone strikes Romania
"Russia's war of aggression has crossed yet another line," von der Leyen said in a post on social media.
Romania summons Russian ambassador after drone hits block of flats near Ukraine border
The country is a member of both the European Union and NATO, and shares a 650km land border with Ukraine.
Romania’s motion of confidence stands as a ‘democratic instrument’, says Simion
"The real problem is not the vote itself, but the pressure that was put on MPs to ignore it — phone calls, negotiations, attempts to convince them not to follow…
Romania’s parliament ousts pro-EU PM Bolojan in no-confidence vote
The motion, initiated jointly by the left-wing Social Democrats (PSD) and the right-wing Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR), received 281 votes in the 464-seat…
Knock ’em down, but they get up again: AUR may oust Romania’s pro-EU government
One year ago, on May 4, 2025, George Simion achieved a historic result in the first round of the presidential election, winning approximately 41 per cent of the…
Romania nears OECD membership but its deficit is unwelcome in a club built on borrowed money
Romania has completed 24 of the 25 committee reviews required to join the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). One hurdle remains.
Romania’s largest independent news outlet sees page scrapped by Meta
Gândul, one of Romania’s most-read independent online newspapers, has had its page on Facebook closed by Meta, without receiving an explanation.
‘Political revenge’: Romanian broadcaster shut down after challenging election annulment
A Romanian news channel that repeatedly questioned the cancellation of last year’s presidential election has had its broadcasting licence revoked.
Police recover Romanian art treasures stolen in a Dutch museum art heist
Dutch authorities announced they have recovered the Golden Helmet of Coțofenești, one of Romania’s most revered national treasures, stolen during a January 2025…
Romanian court says evidence against Georgescu ‘obtained unlawfully’
The Bucharest Court of Appeal has ruled that much of the evidence against former presidential candidate Călin Georgescu was obtained unlawfully, effectively undermining…
Criminal complaint over financing for Romanian President blocked by immunity
Romania’s Permanent Electoral Authority (AEP) has confirmed that a criminal complaint against President Nicușor Dan was filed with the General Prosecutor's Office…
Moldovan President favours unification with Romania
Moldovan President Maia Sandu has publicly stated that she would vote in favour of unification with Romania if a referendum were held on the matter.
‘No evidence of Russian interference in Romania elections,’ says Liberal candidate
There is "absolutely no evidence" of Russian interference in Romania's annulled 2024 elections.
Romania’s vast new Orthodox Cathedral is a victory for Christendom
Few other months in the modern history of Europe can possibly have an equal or better claim of being as profoundly symbolic of its present – and perhaps future…
Georgescu denies coup accusations and says prosecutor using ‘justice like a bullet’
Romania's prosecutor has accused former presidential hopeful Călin Georgescu of wanting to stage a coup d'état.
Romanian Vice PM resigns after being named in corruption case
Romanian Vice Prime Minister Dragoș Anastasiu has been forced to resign over a high-profile corruption case.
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Romania has just faced its Communist past, and the past won
A recent poll reveals that 66% of Romanians view Nicolai Ceausescu positively, with many believing the Communist regime was better, highlighting a complex nostalgia…
Defeated Simion may be back if new coalition fails to grasp gargantuan deficit
The Brussels elite breathed a sigh of relief last month when Bucharest mayor Nicușor Dan defeated conservative populist George Simion to become Romania’s new…
New Romanian President Dan aims to boost defence spending to 5 per cent of GDP
Romania's new President Nicușor Dan said he wanted to drastically increase military spending for his country. Dan proposed that 3.
Romania’s Călin Georgescu retires from politics
Călin Georgescu, who was the leading candidate in last year's Romanian presidential elections until the courts barred him from running, has said he will quit politics.
Romanian court rejects Simion’s request for annulment of elections
Romania's Constitutional Court unanimously rejected George Simion's request that the country's presidential elections be annulled.
The battle for a conservative Romania is only just beginning
George Simion’s defeat last Sunday in Romania’s presidential election run-off is yet another cautionary tale for eurosceptics and anti-establishment insurgents…
‘Priceless Dacian art heist ordered by Romanian criminal’
According to several sources in the Netherlands, the theft of the priceless Golden Helmet of Coțofenești and three golden bracelets — irreplaceable Romanian…
George Simion demands annulment of Romanian elections
George Simion, runner-up in Romania's May 18 presidential elections, asked the country's Constitutional Court (CCR) to annul the recent elections, accusing France…
Pro-European Union Nicușor Dan wins Romanian elections
Nicușor Dan, the pro-European mayor of Bucharest, won Romania's presidential election in a second-round runoff against nationalist populist George Simion.
My election night in Bucharest: the Right loses, then asks questions on foreign interference
With 99.8 per cent of polling stations counted by 1:50 a.m. local time, Romania’s presidential runoff came to a close.