The Latest Breaking News from Romania

Rapper Wiz Khalifa sentenced in Romania on drug possession charges

Prosecutors said he was found in possession of more than 18 grams of cannabis, and that he consumed some on stage at a music festival

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025

Wiz Khalifa Sentenced to Nine Months in Prison in Romania Over Drug Possession Case

US rapper Wiz Khalifa has been sentenced to nine months in prison by a Romanian court after judges overturned an earlier fine related to drug possession for personal use. The ruling highlights Romania's strict drug laws compared to other European countries.

International Business Times UK · Dec 18, 2025

New index reveals Reeves’ Budget has downgraded the value of a British passport

The fall is the biggest of any of the G7 countries with the UK overtaken by a string of European counterparts including Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, Czech Republic, Italy and Hungary

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 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 · Dec 8, 2025

USMNT Head-to-Head Record With 2026 World Cup Group Stage Opponents

The Stars and Stripes avoided their biggest threats in the 2026 World Cup draw.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 5, 2025

Europe's pro-Trump hotspots: Which countries stand out?

How much is Meloni boosting Trump's popularity in Italy? Are the Danes still peeved over Greenland? And what are the most pro-Trump political parties in Europe?

Euronews · Dec 5, 2025

Is Europe risk-averse? Here are the countries investing the most

Europeans’ investments in capital markets vary widely, both as a share of national output and per person. Denmark, Sweden, and the Netherlands are clear front-runners in both measures.

Euronews · Dec 5, 2025

British Teenager Vanishes After Solo Hike Near Dracula's Castle in Romanian Mountains

A desperate search is underway for British teen George Smyth, 18, missing in the Bucegi mountains near Bran Castle, Romania. Rescuers found his abandoned rucksack.

International Business Times UK · Dec 3, 2025

British teenager goes missing on hike near Dracula’s Castle in Transylvania

18-year-old George Smyth made call to Romania emergency services after getting into difficulty on mountain trek

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2025

Eastern Europeans going home is driving exodus of UK citizens

Poland and Romania recorded the highest increase in Britons arriving in the past four years, new data shows

Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2025