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The latest news, analysis and opinion on Romania. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.

Capital

Bucharest

Head of State

President Klaus Iohannis

Head of Government

Prime Minister Ion-Marcel Ciolacu

Switzerland

Swiss grieve as all 40 bar fire victims identified - many of them under 18

Hundreds march in silence to honour victims of the New Year’s Swiss bar fire who were as young as 14.

5 Jan 2026 - 1:26PM

Switzerland

Explainer | Swiss bar inferno joins long list of world’s worst club fires

2 Jan 2026 - 2:38PM

Israel

Israel’s rising air defence sales become its ‘most potent’ foreign policy weapon

26 Dec 2025 - 2:34PM

Spain

Powerful wave at Spanish tourist island sweeps swimmers to sea, killing 4

The foreigners were bathing in a natural swimming pool on the western coast of Tenerife when the huge wave struck.

9 Dec 2025 - 12:12PM

People swimming at Isla Cangrejo on Tenerife’s Los Gigantes coast. File photo: Shutterstock

Ukraine war

‘Issues remain’: US-Ukraine talks advance, but Europe cautious on Russia deal

Trump hails ‘big progress’ in talks, while Germany confirms US plan was modified with Nato and territorial demands removed.

25 Nov 2025 - 1:03AM

Africa

Africa attracts smaller EU nations scrambling for influence

Estonia and Finland are among those seeking to boost their presence on the continent, revamping diplomatic and trade ties over the past five years.

23 Nov 2025 - 5:46PM

E-commerce

Chinese vendors on Shein, Temu face tax changes at home and abroad

While the EU ends a duty exemption, a reform of China’s tax regime may present the bigger challenge for cross-border sellers.

16 Nov 2025 - 10:00AM

An internet user shops on the Shein website in Paris on November 5, 2025. Photo: AFP

Russia

Russia says foiled spy plot to steal MiG-31 jet armed with hypersonic missile

The FSB said Ukraine and Britain had planned a large-scale ‘provocation’ using the hijacked aircraft.

11 Nov 2025 - 4:39PM

Ukraine war

‘Drone wall’: how Nato is plugging the Russian airspace gap

Poland and Romania are deploying a new system to intercept enemy drones, stop Russian incursions and replace costly fighter jet scrambles.

6 Nov 2025 - 7:20PMvideocam

Nato

‘Not a withdrawal’: US scales back troop presence on Nato border

US will reduce its troop presence on Europe’s eastern border with Ukraine to focus on the Indo-Pacific, but reaffirms its commitment to Nato.

30 Oct 2025 - 12:31AMvideocam

In February, soldiers took part in the Steadfast Dart 2025 exercise in Romania, which involved approximately 10,000 troops from nine nations, making it Nato’s largest planned operation for this year. Photo: AP

Ukraine war

Ukraine’s Zelensky warns Europe that Russia is looking to ‘escalate’ war

Leaders from nearly 50 European nations met in Copenhagen under tight security after mystery drone flights rattled Denmark.

3 Oct 2025 - 6:24AMvideocam

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky attend the European Political Community summit in Copenhagen, Denmark, on Thursday. Photo: Reuters

European Union

EU leaders back ‘drone wall’ to repel Russia after airspace violations

France detains Russian-linked tanker crew as recent intrusions by drones and fighter planes fuel security concerns.

2 Oct 2025 - 2:09PMvideocam

China-EU relations

Flagging imbalances in China, EU chamber urges course correction in 5-year plan

Exhorting the need for a ‘new, productive development model’, latest chamber position paper airs members’ grievances.

17 Sep 2025 - 5:01PMvideocam

Russia

UK summons Russian ambassador over violation of Nato airspace

The Foreign Office called recent incursions into Polish and Romanian airspace ‘unacceptable’, urging Russia to end its ‘illegal war’.

16 Sep 2025 - 9:15AMvideocam

Romania said on Saturday it deployed two F-16 jets to intercept a Russian drone that briefly entered its airspace. Photo: AFP

Ukraine war

Ukraine makes advances as Romania condemns Russian drone intrusion

The drone violation in Romania comes days after a similar incident in Poland, prompting accusations that Russia is ‘testing’ Nato.

15 Sep 2025 - 1:54PMvideocam

People collects debris from a building in Sumy, Ukraine, that was destroyed by a Russian drone attack. Photo: Zuma Press Wire/dpa

China's military weapons

Western leaders parse China military parade displaying national pride

US President Donald Trump says America deserves more credit for helping China gain its freedom.

4 Sep 2025 - 10:45PMvideocam

History

In Romania, volunteers battle to save country’s cultural treasures

About 800 of the monuments are in an advanced state of decay or at risk of crumbling, the result of Romania’s chaotic transition to democracy.

18 Aug 2025 - 5:20PM

Obituaries

Ion Iliescu, Romania’s first post-communist president, dead at 95

The Moscow-trained engineer took power after the bloody 1989 revolution that culminated in the overthrow and execution of dictator Ceausescu.

6 Aug 2025 - 1:55PM

Former Romanian president Ion Iliescu in 2004. File photo: AFP

Pacific nations

Vanuatu seeks to cancel Andrew Tate’s ‘golden passport’ citizenship

A spokesman for Vanuatu’s government says there is a ‘lapse’ in Tate’s case under the citizenship-for-sale scheme.

4 Jun 2025 - 2:23PM

Sexual harassment and assault

Andrew and Tristan Tate face rape and trafficking charges in UK

The influencer brothers are also facing charges in Romania, and will be extradited to the UK after their case there is concluded.

29 May 2025 - 1:48PM

France

France arrests 55 men in Telegram paedophile ring crackdown

The suspects, aged 25 to 75, include a priest, a paramedic and a music teacher.

22 May 2025 - 6:04PMvideocam

The arrests follow a 10-month investigation. Photo: Reuters

European Union

Romanian centrist Nicusor Dan wins presidency over hard-right pro-Trump rival

Bucharest mayor made last-minute dash to top in recent days after weeks of trailing George Simion, who conceded defeat late on Sunday.

19 May 2025 - 2:36PM

Nicusor Dan, centre, Bucharest mayor and independent presidential candidate supported by the Force of the Right (FD), delivers his speech after the first exit poll results are announced in Cismigiu Park, Bucharest, Romania on Sunday. Photo: EPA-EFE

United States

Opinion | Trumpism is waning but leaders still need to address voter frustrations

In recent elections across three continents, Trumpism mainly backfired – but democracies still need to understand why it resonates.

9 May 2025 - 8:30PMvideocam

European Union

Romanian PM resigns after re-run of presidential election

Marcel Ciolacu quits after his government’s candidate failed to advance to the run-off on May 18.

6 May 2025 - 1:43PM

Donald Trump

Romania’s far-right Simion clear winner in first-round presidential vote

Far-right George Simion to face centrist Bucharest Mayor Nicusor Dan in May 18 run-off vote.

5 May 2025 - 10:31AM

Romanian presidential candidate George Simion addresses supporters via video link after polls closed. Photo: AP

Human trafficking

Tate brothers check in at police station after returning to Romania

Andrew and Tristan Tate comply with judicial measures after a trip to the US.

25 Mar 2025 - 12:15PM

Andrew Tate after checking in at a police station in Voluntari, Romania. Photo: AP

Fame and celebrity

Meet Romanian model and actress Mădălina Ghenea, who dated Gerard Butler

Stunning model turned actress and mother Mădălina Ghenea has dated a string of high profile men – most recently handsome Bulgarian tennis player Grigor Dimitrov – here’s what else you need to know

18 Mar 2025 - 4:00AM

Donald Trump

Romanian far-right candidate Georgescu barred from May presidential vote

The decision follows the cancellation of December election due to alleged Russian interference.

10 Mar 2025 - 2:01PM

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Romania

Swiss grieve as all 40 bar fire victims identified - many of them under 18

Hundreds march in silence to honour victims of the New Year’s Swiss bar fire who were as young as 14.

.css-sioo19{color:#c79a00;}Explainer | Swiss bar inferno joins long list of world’s worst club fires

Israel’s rising air defence sales become its ‘most potent’ foreign policy weapon

Powerful wave at Spanish tourist island sweeps swimmers to sea, killing 4

The foreigners were bathing in a natural swimming pool on the western coast of Tenerife when the huge wave struck.

‘Issues remain’: US-Ukraine talks advance, but Europe cautious on Russia deal

Trump hails ‘big progress’ in talks, while Germany confirms US plan was modified with Nato and territorial demands removed.

Africa attracts smaller EU nations scrambling for influence

Estonia and Finland are among those seeking to boost their presence on the continent, revamping diplomatic and trade ties over the past five years.

Chinese vendors on Shein, Temu face tax changes at home and abroad

While the EU ends a duty exemption, a reform of China’s tax regime may present the bigger challenge for cross-border sellers.

Russia says foiled spy plot to steal MiG-31 jet armed with hypersonic missile

The FSB said Ukraine and Britain had planned a large-scale ‘provocation’ using the hijacked aircraft.

‘Drone wall’: how Nato is plugging the Russian airspace gap

Poland and Romania are deploying a new system to intercept enemy drones, stop Russian incursions and replace costly fighter jet scrambles.

‘Not a withdrawal’: US scales back troop presence on Nato border

US will reduce its troop presence on Europe’s eastern border with Ukraine to focus on the Indo-Pacific, but reaffirms its commitment to Nato.

Ukraine’s Zelensky warns Europe that Russia is looking to ‘escalate’ war

Leaders from nearly 50 European nations met in Copenhagen under tight security after mystery drone flights rattled Denmark.

EU leaders back ‘drone wall’ to repel Russia after airspace violations

France detains Russian-linked tanker crew as recent intrusions by drones and fighter planes fuel security concerns.

Flagging imbalances in China, EU chamber urges course correction in 5-year plan

Exhorting the need for a ‘new, productive development model’, latest chamber position paper airs members’ grievances.

UK summons Russian ambassador over violation of Nato airspace

The Foreign Office called recent incursions into Polish and Romanian airspace ‘unacceptable’, urging Russia to end its ‘illegal war’.

Ukraine makes advances as Romania condemns Russian drone intrusion

The drone violation in Romania comes days after a similar incident in Poland, prompting accusations that Russia is ‘testing’ Nato.

Western leaders parse China military parade displaying national pride

US President Donald Trump says America deserves more credit for helping China gain its freedom.

In Romania, volunteers battle to save country’s cultural treasures

About 800 of the monuments are in an advanced state of decay or at risk of crumbling, the result of Romania’s chaotic transition to democracy.

Ion Iliescu, Romania’s first post-communist president, dead at 95

The Moscow-trained engineer took power after the bloody 1989 revolution that culminated in the overthrow and execution of dictator Ceausescu.

Vanuatu seeks to cancel Andrew Tate’s ‘golden passport’ citizenship

A spokesman for Vanuatu’s government says there is a ‘lapse’ in Tate’s case under the citizenship-for-sale scheme.

Andrew and Tristan Tate face rape and trafficking charges in UK

The influencer brothers are also facing charges in Romania, and will be extradited to the UK after their case there is concluded.

France arrests 55 men in Telegram paedophile ring crackdown

The suspects, aged 25 to 75, include a priest, a paramedic and a music teacher.

Romanian centrist Nicusor Dan wins presidency over hard-right pro-Trump rival

Bucharest mayor made last-minute dash to top in recent days after weeks of trailing George Simion, who conceded defeat late on Sunday.

.css-1m2rp1p{color:#34b8b5;}Opinion | Trumpism is waning but leaders still need to address voter frustrations

In recent elections across three continents, Trumpism mainly backfired – but democracies still need to understand why it resonates.

Romanian PM resigns after re-run of presidential election

Marcel Ciolacu quits after his government’s candidate failed to advance to the run-off on May 18.

Romania’s far-right Simion clear winner in first-round presidential vote

Far-right George Simion to face centrist Bucharest Mayor Nicusor Dan in May 18 run-off vote.

Tate brothers check in at police station after returning to Romania

Andrew and Tristan Tate comply with judicial measures after a trip to the US.

Meet Romanian model and actress Mădălina Ghenea, who dated Gerard Butler

Stunning model turned actress and mother Mădălina Ghenea has dated a string of high profile men – most recently handsome Bulgarian tennis player Grigor Dimitrov – here’s what else you need to know

Romanian far-right candidate Georgescu barred from May presidential vote

The decision follows the cancellation of December election due to alleged Russian interference.

Explainer | Swiss bar inferno joins long list of world’s worst club fires

Opinion | Trumpism is waning but leaders still need to address voter frustrations