New Romanian prime minister Luca Niculescu and cabinet members sworn in Independent diplomat Luca Niculescu wins parliamentary backing for a minority government, but analysts warn the calm may not last. Euronews · Oct 21
Romanian president calls for greater NATO oversight in the Black Sea in Euronews interview In an interview with Euronews, Romanian President Nicușor Dan warns that Black Sea security is under growing pressure as drone attacks hit commercial vessels off Romania and Bulgaria. Euronews · Oct 16
Seven sailors missing after drones strike tankers near Romania’s Black Sea coast Nato source says drones came from Russia, while Romania’s president says attacking commercial ships ‘is unacceptable and has to stop’ The Guardian - UK · Oct 15
Benjamin Netanyahu Uses Lego Video To Mark 7 Oct Attack as World Leaders Pay Tribute to Victims World leaders marked three years since the 7 October Hamas attack with tributes to victims, memorial events and renewed calls for a ceasefire and two-state solution. International Business Times UK · Oct 8
Seventeen EU leaders press Irish presidency to protect farm funding in next budget With Giorgia Meloni and Nicușor Dan as first signatories, the group also wants cohesion funding preserved, national rebates scrapped and NextGenerationEU loan repaid more slowly to free up fiscal space. Euronews · Oct 3
Romanian President warns Ukraine war could last at least another year In an interview with Euronews, President Nicușor Dansaid while Russia's economy is under strain and Ukraine has demonstrated an ability to strike deep into Russian territory, neither development has brought Moscow closer to the negotiating table. Euronews · Sep 15
Romania approves controversial law dismissing liberal party leader as mayor Dominic Fritz’s removal has raised concerns over the rule of law, with both the EPP and Renew Europe calling for a change to the legislation. At stake for Romania is €770 million in EU funds. Euronews · Aug 26
Romanian forces shoot down third drone in three days The Romanian Prosecutor General's Office has determined that a drone intercepted by Romanian forces on Friday was of the Shahed-type used by Russia in its war against Ukraine, officials have said. Euronews · Jul 26
Three wounded in strike on Ukraine-bound LPG tanker off Romania in the Black Sea Romania’s president says the attack on the Ukrainian ship carrying dangerous chemicals was “most likely” the result of a Russian attack, calling it a “serious incident” and launching a probe to determine its cause. Euronews · Jul 21
Report finds Russia 'unequivocally' responsible for attack, says Romanian president A report has found that Russia is "unequivocally" responsible for the drone attack on Romania, the country's president has said The National (Scotland) · May 31
Top Russian Official Says EU Countries Have 'Unilaterally Entered Into a War With Russia' Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chair of the Security Council, said European Union countries have "unilaterally entered into a war with Russia." International Business Times · May 29
NATO Country Anticipates 'Proportionate Measures' Against Russia After Drone Crashes Into Apartment Building Romanian President Nicușor Dan said he convened a meeting of his national defense council after a Russian drone crashed into an apartment building near the border with Ukraine. International Business Times · May 29
NATO ready to defend Romania and ‘every inch’ of allied territory, Rutte says NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said that the 32-member alliance stands with Romania amid a Russian drone incursion that crashed into a residential building and injured two people in the country’s southeast early Friday morning. Euronews · May 29
Nato says drone that crashed in Romania was ‘of Russian origin’ despite Moscow’s denials – as it happened Putin suggested the drone wreckage be handed over to Russia so that Moscow can conduct its own independent investigation The Guardian - UK · May 29
The Guardian - UK · May 13 ‘It’s toxic’: Romania reeling over claims of high-level justice system corruption System in ‘deep crisis’ six months after documentary exposed alleged network used to delay graft convictions
Euronews · Apr 8 Russian GRU exploited vulnerable routers worldwide to steal sensitive information, probe reveals An international investigation revealed how Russia’s GRU cyber unit, known as "Fancy Bear," managed to steal sensitive information from governments and the military using badly protected routers.
Euronews · Feb 16 Italy to attend Trump's Board of Peace session as observer, Meloni announces Italy will attend Donald Trump's new Board of Peace only as an observer due to constitutional limitations, as Premier Giorgia Meloni faces harsh criticism at home.
Euronews · Dec 8, 2025 Liberal Ciprian Ciucu defeats hard-right candidate to become mayor of Bucharest 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%.
Euronews · Nov 5, 2025 Let's not make 'too much' of US troop withdrawal, Rutte says on Romania visit 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.
Euronews · Oct 29, 2025 EU inks agriculture deal with Ukraine even as political divisions remain over vast exports The EU’s new export agreement with Ukraine comes into effect on Wednesday, even as Hungary, Poland and Slovakia maintain a ban on Ukrainian agricultural imports — a move that underscores the challenges of integrating Ukraine’s vast farming sector into the European Union.
Euronews · Oct 2, 2025 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.
Euronews · Sep 30, 2025 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.
Euronews · Sep 18, 2025 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.
Euronews · Sep 17, 2025 Romania charges ex-presidential candidate Călin Georgescu 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.
Radio France Internationale · Aug 27, 2025 Macron, Merz and Tusk join Moldova independence day with show of EU support French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk will travel to Chisinau on Wednesday for Moldova’s 34th Independence Day. Their visit is meant to celebrate the occasion and show European support for the country’s push to join the EU.