Liberty Steel being investigated in Romania for embezzlement Metals firm denies allegations as more problems emerge for founder Sanjeev Gupta after loss of key UK operation The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2025
Thousands march through Bucharest in protest against austerity measures The rally was organised by the National Trade Union Bloc, made up of dozens of professional federations and comes as Romania’s government pursues measures to reduce the budget deficit. Euronews · Nov 12, 2025
Thousands protest in Romania's capital against government austerity measures Thousands of protesters have marched in Romania’s capital demanding higher wages and measures to curb inflation as the government pursues austerity measures to tackle the large budget deficit The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025
Meeting John Malkovich, The Yellow Tie and the remarkable tale of a Romanian classical conductor The Yellow Tie is a new film which tells the remarkable story of Romanian conductor, Sergiu Celibidache. Starring John Malkovich and Sean Bean it's the latest in a series of movies that's bringing more of Hollywood to Bucharest. Euronews · Nov 12, 2025
World Cup 2026 European qualifying: when, how and who needs what? Only England have qualified so far, and there is sure to be drama aplenty over the next week as everyone else battles to join them The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2025
NATO member Romania finds drone fragments after Russian strikes on Ukrainian ports Romanian authorities said drone fragments were found inside the country's southeastern border region after Russian strikes on Ukrainian Danube River ports The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025
‘Russian drone’ fragments found in another European country It follows a night of intense Russian strikes on Ukrainian Danube River ports The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025
Russian drones hit energy sites in Ukraine's Odesa as fighting on frontline intensifies Drone strikes were reported in several Ukrainian cities, as fighting rages on the frontline with Russian forces closing in on the key city of Pokrovsk. Euronews · Nov 11, 2025
San Marino can qualify for the World Cup - but only if they lose San Marino's hope of qualifying for a maiden World Cup relying on... getting absolutely smashed? FourFourTwo · Nov 11, 2025
Europe’s new weapons system to fight the rising threat of Russian drones The American-made Merops system, compact enough for a pickup truck, identifies and intercepts drones The Independent UK · Nov 6, 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 · Nov 5, 2025
SASC Republicans gripe about spotty Pentagon communication - Roll Call Republicans on a Senate panel repeatedly voiced frustration with a lack of information coming from the Pentagon at a hearing Tuesday. Roll Call · Nov 4, 2025
Worker dies in Rome after rescue from partially collapsed medieval tower Octav Stroici, a 66-year-old Romanian worker, was declared dead at hospital shortly after being rescued from the rubble of the Torre dei Conti. Euronews · Nov 4, 2025
Euronews · Nov 3, 2025 US troop drawdown in Romania signals wider US pivot away from Europe US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth's decision to remove troops from Romania raises concerns about European security amid ongoing tensions with Russia.
Euronews · Nov 3, 2025 Twenty years on: Did joining the EU make new members richer? EU membership enjoys strong approval in new member states largely thanks to the economic firepower they have gained. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the GDP growth story in the new accession states since the bloc’s historic enlargement in 2004.
The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2025 NATO member Romania signs agreement with Germany’s Rheinmetall to build a gunpowder plant NATO member Romania has signed an agreement with Germany’s defense company Rheinmetall to build a gunpowder factory in central Romania, as Europe races to rearm itself in the face of an increasingly provocative Russia
The Guardian - US · Oct 29, 2025 US military to reduce number of troops in Romania as start of European drawdown Army says 2nd Infantry Brigade combat team of 101st Airborne to redeploy to Kentucky ‘without replacement’
The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025 Romania says the US is drawing down troops along NATO's eastern flank The United States has informed NATO allies that it will reduce its troop presence along Europe’s eastern border with Ukraine
The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2025 Kremlin-linked operatives scramble to stop extradition of mercenary accused of plotting coup Exclusive: Inside a Russian bid to free Horațiu Potra, a mercenary held in Dubai accused of conspiring to ‘overthrow constitutional order’ in Romania
Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2025 Urgently set up taskforce to tackle grooming gangs, Ash Regan tells Government The independent MSP raised a late night urgent question a day after a Romanian gang was sentenced for crimes including rape.
Guitar World · Oct 28, 2025 “ESP asked me to pyrograph James Hetfield’s Explorer. I wasn’t sure who James was, but I said yes”: Meet Dino Muradian, the pyrographer who makes a living burning artwork into stars’ guitars Defecting from his home country by flying himself over the border, the Romanian pilot wound up making guitar art for Metallica, B.B. King and the ESP Custom Shop
Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2025 Gang which ‘ruthlessly’ exploited vulnerable women in brothels jailed The five Romanians, who were found guilty following a trial in January, were sentenced at the High Court in Glasgow on Monday.
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2025 Worshipers flock to a new cathedral that is the world’s largest Orthodox church Romania is one of the most pious countries in the European Union
The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2025 Photos from the world's largest cat show, as 1,000 felines and their fans gather in Romania Cat breeders and owners have gathered in Romania for the FIFe World Show, bringing together more than 1,000 cats from over 30 countries. Held in a different country each year, the first edition took place in 1990 in Munich, Germany.