The Latest Breaking News from Romania

Moldovan public TV chief resigns over Eurovision ‘neighbourhood voting’ lapse

Vlad Țurcan said Moldovan jury’s score of three points for Romania’s entry failed to recognise sensitivities between neighbours

The Guardian - UK · May 19

Iranian journalist stabbed in London by Tehran-linked Romanian nationals, UK court hears

A British court on Monday heard explosive allegations that the Iranian state used Romanian nationals as “proxies” to carry out a knife attack on a London-based Iranian journalist linked to opposition broadcaster Iran International.

The Times of India · May 19

Super Chess Classic Romania 2026: R Praggnanandhaa held to draw by Jorden van Foreest as Vincent Keymer takes sole lead

Vincent Keymer moved into the sole lead at the Superbet Classic Chess tournament after securing an important victory, while Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa played out a draw to stay on 2.5 points. Keymer now tops the standings with three points as several other matches ended in draws. Alireza Firouzja missed…

The Economic Times · May 18

Animal welfare group finds systemic neglect at public dog shelters in Romania

An investigation by the animal welfare group Four Paws reveals systemic neglect at Romania’s publicly funded shelters for stray dogs

The Independent UK · May 15

Dracula's castle has a new owner, and he comes from the United States

Joel Weinshanker, a businessman behind Graceland and Party City, has acquired a majority stake in Bran Castle's operations. This Romanian fortress, known as Dracula's castle, attracts over a million visitors annually. Weinshanker plans to leverage his experience to significantly increase tourism from the US and Western Europe, transforming the site…

The Economic Times · May 14

Quote of the Day by Emil Cioran: 'The fact that life has no meaning is a reason…'—Romanian philosopher's haunting reflection on meaning, despair and survival still resonates today

Quote of the Day: Emil Cioran, a provocative 20th-century philosopher, explored despair and the meaninglessness of life with startling honesty. His quote, "The fact that life has no meaning is a reason to live — moreover, the only one," challenges readers to find liberation in existential emptiness.

The Economic Times · May 13

Eurovision semi-finals: What to expect, how to watch and who is among favourites to win

Discord over Israel's participation and its war in Gaza has dominated the build-up to this year's Eurovision Song Contest. Now, on the eve of the start of the semi-finals, here’s a breakdown of who's set to perform when and what to expect.

Euronews · 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

The Guardian - UK · May 13

EU energy ministers to mull domestic gas drilling amid security concerns

The EU Cyprus Presidency will raise the question during an informal gathering of ministers amid energy security concerns and soaring prices. Gas projects in Greece, Italy, Romania and Poland were flagged as available resources with potential for increased explorations.

Euronews · May 12

A newly discovered 6,000-year-old mega-structure in Romania is rewriting Europe’s prehistoric history

In Botoșani County, Romania, a team of archaeologists uncovered a monumental mega-structure dating back 6,000 years. This discovery challenges our basic ideas about how human societies developed. According to a study published on PLOS One, the structure, associated with the Cucuteni-Trypillia culture from around 4000 to 3900 BC, covers about…

The Times of India · May 8