Criminal proxies found guilty over arson attacks on property linked to PM Ukrainians Roman Lavrynovych, 22, and Romanian Stanislav Carpiuc, 27, were found guilty of plotting to damage property. Evening Standard · Jun 15
Romanian president nominates Adrian Vestea as prime minister Romania has been embroiled in a renewed political crisis since its government collapsed in May following a no-confidence vote against Liberal Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan. Euronews · Jun 14
Romania gets new PM nominee after previous candidate withdraws Romanian president Nicusor Dan on Sunday nominated former mayor Adrian Vestea as prime minister, his second attempt to form a government after his previous pick failed to secure political support and withdrew his mandate. The Times of India · Jun 14
Romanian president nominates new candidate for PM Adrian Vestea is set to become Romania's next prime minister after a nomination by President Nicusor Dan. AAP · Jun 14
Tens of thousands join Pride marches in Romania, Bulgaria to call for equality Tens of thousands of LGBTQ+ supporters march in Romania and Bulgaria for annual pride parades The Independent UK · Jun 13
Meet Vipan Kumar: Indian-origin worker who saved 5-year-old girl from frozen lake in Romania, awarded honorary citizenship In January this year, an Indian-origin construction worker became a hero in Romania after risking his own life to save a five-year-old girl who fell through the ice of a frozen lake. This act that has earned him the title of honorary citizen in the city of Craiova. The Times of India · Jun 12
Baptism of fire: What are the five most stressful countries for beginner drivers in Europe? Italy is by far more stressful to drive in than the UK, Germany, France and Spain, according to a study. But what are the most uncomfortable roads of all across the whole continent? Euronews · Jun 11
Ranked! The 100 best football players of all time The 100 best football players who have ever lived: from Messi to Maradona, Cristiano to Cruyff and everyone in between FourFourTwo · Jun 10
Shocking New Details on How Andrew Tate Used Barron Trump Connection to Avoid Trial Barron Trump was reportedly linked to Andrew Tate's circle, potentially influencing Tate's legal issues in Romania. International Business Times UK · Jun 10
Two men convicted of stabbing Iranian TV presenter in London ‘on order of Tehran’ Two Romanian nationals have been convicted by a UK court for the stabbing of Iranian TV presenter Pouria Zeraati outside his home in Wimbledon, south London, in an attack prosecutors described as a “deliberate, targeted act of violence” involving months of planning and surveillance. The Times of India · Jun 6
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky to meet Starmer in Downing Street after Kyiv launches drone strike on St Petersburg Keir Starmer will hold discussions on boosting support for Ukraine with France’s Macron and Germany’s Merz The Independent UK · Jun 6
Is Romania vs Wales on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch international friendly Everything you need to know ahead of the clash The Independent UK · Jun 6
Robbers who stole Romanian treasures from a Dutch museum each sentenced to 47 months in prison A Dutch court has convicted three men for the theft of a Romanian gold helmet and bracelets from a museum in the Netherlands The Independent UK · Jun 5
The Independent UK · Jun 5 A maritime drone explodes at a Romanian Black Sea port, no one hurt A maritime drone used in the Ukraine conflict exploded at a Black Sea port in Romania on Friday
France 24 · Jun 5 Sea drone explodes in the Romanian port of Constanta, raising fear of Ukraine war spillover A sea drone exploded Friday near Romania's Black Sea port of Constanta without causing casualties. The incident prompted authorities to evacuate more than 1,000 people amid heightening concerns over the spillover effects of Russia's war in Ukraine just a week after a separate drone incident injured two civilians.
AAP · Jun 5 Drone blast in Romanian port as Black Sea threat widens A maritime drone has exploded at a Black Sea port in Romania in another incident that shows the spillover threat from the war in neighbouring Ukraine.
Euronews · Jun 5 Romanian maritime drone explosion demonstrates Russian threat is increasing, von der Leyen says The incident on Friday morning is the latest in a growing number of drone incursions into EU and NATO territory.
Euronews · Jun 4 Europe's take-home pay ranking: Where do you earn the most after tax? Workers' take-home pay varies dramatically across Europe, with annual net earnings ranging from under €13,000 to more than €54,000. While adjusting for living costs narrows the gap between eastern and western Europe, significant differences remain.
The Mary Sue · Jun 3 Romanian Man Goes into the Appalachia of Europe. Something Wanted Him to ‘Come Back Alone’ Appalachia is home to many unusual sightings and cryptid-like creatures. There’s no shortage of unusual tales in the mountain range, but this one takes place a continent away. The Hoia Baciu in Romania, also dubbed the ‘Bermuda Triangle of Transylvania,’ has gained an unsettling reputation. Two Romanian men initially dismissed…
Evening Standard · Jun 3 Russian ambassador summoned by Foreign Office over Romanian drone incident Two people were injured when the drone strayed into Romania close to the border with Ukraine.
Euronews · Jun 3 Watch: Four minutes to act—the new reality of Europe’s drone wars After last week’s Russian drone crash into a Romanian apartment block, Moscow offered no apologies. Now, the EU is scrambling to answer a critical question: how can Europeans defend themselves from drones?
Euronews · Jun 2 Explained: How drone incursions in Europe went from rarity to reality A drone strike in Romania has reignited fears that Russia’s war in Ukraine is spilling into Europe. As incursions multiply across NATO and EU member states, leaders are racing to strengthen defences against a growing threat that blends military pressure, disruption and psychological warfare.
Euronews · Jun 2 World Cup: major absentees, forgotten 'giants' and big returners Once again Italy will be missing from the World Cup but who else won't be playing and which countries are making a long awaited return?
The Times of India · Jun 2 The week that was in international affairs: US-Iran deal hangs on nukes, Hormuz; Russia tests NATO Welcome back to another edition of My Take 5, your weekly round-up of top international news. In this edition we are covering the US-Iran search for a deal to end their war, the Russian drone attack in Romania, growing India-Cyprus strategic ties, Armenia’s upcoming parliamentary elections, and Morocco emerging as…