The Latest Breaking News from Romania

RAF Typhoons scrambled in response to Russian drone threat near Nato airspace

Overnight incident in Romania did not lead to hostilities as potential target stayed within Ukrainian airspace

The Guardian - UK · Apr 25

Rescue dog finally finds home after five years, only to be returned just 12 days later for heartbreaking reason

At Oakwood Dog Rescue, the tale of Ralph, an 11-year-old Romanian rescue dog, tugs at the heartstrings. After a brief adoption attempt went awry, Ralph now navigates an uncertain future. The rescue team fears for his well-being, knowing that older dogs such as him often languish in favor of younger…

The Times of India · Apr 22

Priceless 2,500-year-old golden helmet returned to Romania after Dutch museum raid

A 2,500-year-old golden helmet stolen last year from a Dutch museum where it was on loan has been returned to Romania

The Independent UK · Apr 21

Romanian football great Mircea Lucescu dies at age 80

Lucescu had a lengthy coaching career and was in his second spell with the Romanian national team until stepping down last Thursday after falling ill during training.

Euronews · Apr 7

Mircea Lucescu, Romanian football legend and coach, dies aged 80

Lucescu died days after appearing at the 2026 World Cup playoff semifinal match between Turkey and Romania

The Independent UK · Apr 7

Dracula review – Romania’s most reliable export is focus of knockabout cut-up satire

Notionally about the vampire, Radu Jude’s new movie involves a bizarre troupe of actors doing a floor-show routine

The Guardian - UK · Apr 6

Why Some Analysts Believe Europe May Find It In Its Own Interest To Support U.S. Goals In Iran

Selective cooperation with the U.S. on logistics and base access highlights how pragmatic engagement can strengthen European security without direct involvement in combat.

International Business Times · Apr 3

Romanian foreign minister in Kyiv on Bucha anniversary to witness 'moment of resilience'

Romania's foreign minister Oana Țoiu is among the EU ministers in Ukraine this week to mark the four year anniversary of the Bucha massacre.

Euronews · Apr 3

Priceless ancient golden helmet from Romania stolen from Dutch museum recovered

The helmet was on display at the small Drents Museum in January 2025, the last weekend of a six-month-long exhibition, when thieves broke in and grabbed it, along with three golden wristbands.

Euronews · Apr 2

‘A wow moment’: ancient Romanian gold helmet returned in plea deal with theft suspects

Prosecutors unveil artefact linked to lost Dacian civilisation after it was stolen from Dutch museum last year

The Guardian - UK · Apr 2