Travel News

Bucharest sparks backlash after confirming new tourist tax for 2026

Officials in Bucharest have approved a tourist tax that will come into effect next year, aiming to raise almost €3 million annually.

29 December 2025

The Road To Green

Making polluters pay: how can we stop environmental criminals?

In partnership with The European Commission

If a hazardous substance is leaking into your tap, you may be an indirect victim of an environmental crime. In this episode of The Road to Green, we meet people in Slovakia and Romania who are working to bring criminals to justice.

17 December 2025

Romania

Liberal candidate Ciprian Ciucu elected mayor of Romania's capital

Ciprian Ciucu, a close ally of Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, won the mayoral election in Bucharest with around 36% of the votes, defeating hard-right contender Anca Alexandrescu, who polled at 22%.

8 December 2025

Ukraine

Russian strike hits Turkish LNG tanker in Ukraine's Odesa

Border regions of Romania have repeatedly recorded the wreckage of drones, believed to have been launched by Russia towards Ukraine.

17 November 2025

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New media museum opens, showcasing digital art through immersive technology

Sibiu's new Immersive Museum features digital art by Julius Horsthuis and Maotik, aiming to connect art, education, and technology for visitors.

17 November 2025

Romania

Thousands protest in Romania against government austerity measures

The rally was organised by the National Trade Union Bloc, made up of dozens of professional federations and comes as Romania’s government pursues measures to reduce the budget deficit.

12 November 2025

Cinema

Meeting John Malkovich, Sergiu Celibidache and The Yellow Tie

The Yellow Tie is a new film which tells the remarkable story of Romanian conductor, Sergiu Celibidache. Starring John Malkovich and Sean Bean it's the latest in a series of movies that's bringing more of Hollywood to Bucharest.

12 November 2025

Romania

Romania finds drone fragments after Russian strikes on Ukrainian ports

Breaches of Romania's airspace by drones have become more common as Russia targets Danube River ports just across the border in Ukraine.

11 November 2025

Europe News

US troop withdrawal no reflection of US commitment to NATO, Rutte says

Both the NATO chief and the Romanian president insisted that they have no concerns that the withdrawal of US troops from the country will weaken its defence or that of the wider eastern flank.

5 November 2025

Romania

At least three killed in explosion at Bucharest apartment block

The explosion affected the fifth and sixth floors of the eight-story building, according to the capital's Inspectorate for Emergency Situations.

17 October 2025

12 minutes with

Romanian FM backs Trump's push to fully wean EU off Russian energy

Neighbouring Slovakia and Hungary are resisting pressure from the Trump administration to suspend their purchases of Russian energy products.

17 October 2025

Europe News

Romanian FM backs EU 'decision-making reforms' to speed up enlargement

European Council President António Costa has already floated removing the need for EU leaders' unanimous approval to open the next stage of a candidate country's accession bid.

17 October 2025

Romania

Romania's Saint Parascheva feast draws tens of thousands of pilgrims

Thousands of faithful braved the rain and bad weather on the first day of their pilgrimage in the capital of the Moldova region, lining up in queues that stretched for almost 2 kilometres.

13 October 2025

The Europe Conversation

Exclusive: Romania's President Dan pushes for Moldova and Ukraine’s EU bid, challenging Hungary

In a joint interview with Euronews and Euronews Romania, Romanian President Nicușor Dan announced that technical negotiations for Moldova’s EU accession will begin following a pro-European vote, despite Hungary’s veto on Ukraine.

2 October 2025

Romania

Exclusive: Romania's president pushes for Moldova and Ukraine’s EU bid

In a joint interview with Euronews and Euronews Romania, Romanian President Nicușor Dan announced that technical negotiations for Moldova’s EU accession will begin following a pro-European vote, despite Hungary’s veto on Ukraine.

30 September 2025

Latvia

Drone and missile debris found in Latvia and Poland, officials say

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina has instructed the defence and interior ministries to coordinate with Poland to establish whether the drone is one of those detected last week.

19 September 2025

EuroVerify

Fact check: Do Romanian judges work the most in Europe?

Although more civil cases pass through Romanian civil courts than the European average, this doesn't apply to all areas of law.

18 September 2025

Romania

Romania charges ex-presidential candidate over coup attempt

Georgescu and 21 other suspects are accused of plotting violence after the presidential election was cancelled over alleged Russian interference last December.

17 September 2025

Destinations

Why these ‘not hot’ European destinations should be on your list

These under-the-radar European destinations are upgrading tourism for 2026 while still keeping their quiet charm.

10 September 2025

Czech Republic

Czech Republic and allies break up Belarus spy network across Europe

The Czech intelligence agency said Belarus managed to create the network because its diplomats are able to freely travel across European countries.

8 September 2025