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Romanian troops simulate urban warfare to boost military readiness

Situated on NATO's eastern flank, Romanian military forces have begun conducting military combat drills in urban areas.

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Nearly 40% of Romanian voters undecided before presidential election

Romania's 4 May election re-run sees undecided voters following allegations of Russian interference. Four candidates are polling strongly.

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Data shows Romania's brown bear population higher than estimated

According to research conducted by Romania's Forestry Research Institute, there are up to 13,000 bears living in Romania, much higher than the 8,000 previously estimated.

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NATO Black Sea naval exercise concludes: vigilance is of the essence

The Romanian Navy deployed its forces to the full in the Black Sea, with dozens of ships, patrol planes, helicopters, and thousands of military personnel taking part in the large naval exercise.

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Jean-Claude Van Damme faces sex trafficking charges in Romania

The actor allegedly met with several people under investigation for sex trafficking crimes who offered to let him have sex with five Romanian models as a "gift." A lawyer for one of the alleged victims stated that “the person who received these services was aware of their condition.”

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Troops from 12 NATO countries take part in military drill in Black Sea

The drill is conducted on the Danube river and on Romania's Black sea coast, aiming to strengthen collaboration between NATO allies, naval, air and land forces.

Romania

Andrew Tate accused of sexual assault and battery by ex-girlfriend

The self-described misogynist also faces legal cases in Romania and the UK for alleged rape and human trafficking.

France

Twenty-four individuals suspected of aiding French drug lord detained

This marks the fourth wave of detentions since Mohamed Amra, who was on the run as a fugitive for nine months, was arrested in Romania last month.

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Romanian welder transforms scrap metal into stunning art

A welder turned ordinary materials like boards, screws, spark plugs, and bicycle chains into sculptures, transforming Galati University's hallway into a unique art exhibition.

Romania

Tate brothers return to Romania to clear their names in court

Andrew and Tristan Tate, who are dual US and British citizens, face charges of human trafficking and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women in Romania.

EuroVerify

Did Europe ban Romanian ultranationalist Georgescu's election bid?

After Romanian ultranationalist Călin Georgescu was disqualified from the country's presidential race, a series of posts sharing disinformation have appeared on social media platforms. Euroverify debunks their claims.

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Romanian constitutional court rejects Calin Georgescu's candidacy

Romania's top court upheld the electoral committee's earlier rejection of 'TikTok Messiah" Georgescu's candidacy, causing demonstrations in Bucharest on Tuesday evening.

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Chaos in Bucharest after Georgescu barred from election rerun

Chaos broke out in Romania's capital on Sunday as supporters of Calin Georgescu protested the electoral body's decision to reject his candidacy in the presidential election rerun.

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Romanian electoral committee halts Calin Georgescu's presidential bid

Georgescu's bid for the Romanian presidency was suspended over documentation issues related to campaign funding, prompting him to condemn the decision as undemocratic.

Romania

Romania detains six for alleged treason amid Russian espionage probe

In an unprecedented move, authorities in Bucharest arrested six citizens Wednesday for organising a paramilitary group with Moscow's support, linked to the expulsion of the Russian military attache to Romania and his deputy.

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Romania expels Russian military attache in Georgescu-linked slap

Bucharest expelled Russia's military attaché Victor Makovskiy and his deputy for violating the Vienna Convention, the foreign ministry told Euronews Romania.

USA

Controversial Tate brothers arrive in Florida after travel ban lifted

Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in 2022 and formally indicted last year on charges they participated in a criminal ring that lured women to Romania, where they were sexually exploited.

28 February 2025

Romania

Controversial Tate brothers leave Romania on US-bound flight

The brothers, who are accused of a series of alleged crimes including human trafficking and rape, are travelling to America soon after the Trump administration spoke to the Romanian authorities about their case.

27 February 2025

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Romanian prosecutors charge Georgescu in unexpected criminal case

The Romanian ultranationalist politician was picked up by police for questioning earlier on Wednesday regarding false funding sources and false information in his last campaign.

26 February 2025

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Notorious fugitive extradited to France after arrest in Romania

Mohamed Amra had fled after armed men ambushed his prison transfer van, killing two officers and injuring three others.

26 February 2025