Twenty-four Romanian men deported from Ireland on charter flight from Dublin The flight left Dublin Airport on Sunday afternoon and has since arrived in Bucharest The Independent UK · Oct 18
Europe Today: EU energy prices soar as Spain's housing decrees face Congress vote EU diesel prices hit a record average of €2.24 a litre, as Energy Commissioner Jorgensen warns volatility is here to stay. Spain's Congress votes on two housing decrees, with Sanchez's coalition support in doubt, as Bucharest warns of new hybrid threats from Russia. Euronews · Oct 2
Photos of new amputee soccer league as it kicks off in Bucharest A new European soccer league for amputee players has kicked off in Romania’s capital. The European Amputee Football Federation inaugurated the Conference League in Bucharest. The tournament concluded on Friday with Maccabi Haifa FC of Israel winning against Scotland’s Ayr United, 4-0. The Independent UK · Sep 26
How a photographer sees images of daily life as a unifying force Vadim Ghirda is a Bucharest, Romania-based Associated Press photographer who has documented major news, conflict and humanitarian stories for more than 35 years The Independent UK · Sep 14
In 1827, a Romanian polymath, mathematician, physicist and engineer invented a device which helped fuel the rapid expansion of global literacy by getting the first Romanian patent issued in history: The world's first fountain pen In 1827, a Romanian polymath, mathematician, physicist and engineer invented a device which helped fuel the rapid expansion of global literacy by getting the first Romanian patent issued in history. Petrache Poenaru patented a fountain pen in Paris on May 25, 1827. His pen used a swan quill as an… The Economic Times · Sep 4
After 500 Hard Miles In A BMW iX3, Range Anxiety Feels Outdated Two mountain climbs, 90 highway miles, hundreds more on winding country roads, and no attempt to hypermile. The BMW iX3 easily got me home with range to spare. InsideEVs · Aug 13
President Murmu conferred honorary doctorate by Bucharest University of Economic Studies President Droupadi Murmu was conferred an honorary doctorate by the Bucharest University of Economic Studies (BUES) during her state visit to Romania. Accepting the university's highest academic honour, Murmu dedicated the recognition to the people of India and highlighted education as the most transformative force in her life. The Economic Times · Jul 24
Revealed: Bucharest tourists hiring rentals that could collapse in an earthquake Exclusive: More than 200 illegal holiday properties found in buildings at the highest level of seismic risk The Guardian - UK · Jul 16
Two dead after storms batter Austria and Romania Bucharest was hit particularly hard by storms overnight, with flooding damaging buildings and vehicles across the capital. Euronews · Jul 1
A direct train connecting three popular European cities has restarted – with tickets costing £25 The budget rail journey connects Bucharest, Sofia and Istanbul with a daily service The Independent UK · Jun 19
Direct trains from Bucharest to Istanbul, Sofia and Varna have restarted until October Romania's national railway has relaunched daily direct summer trains from Bucharest to destinations in Türkiye and Bulgaria, with fares starting from €27. Euronews · Jun 17
These hidden songs survived the Holocaust – and helped singers to endure their own survival In the renowned Holocaust documentary, Shoah (1985), former SS guard Franz Suchomel sings a song prisoners had to perform in the Treblinka death camp in Nazi-occupied Poland. After finishing the last line, he chillingly asks the director, Claude Lanzmann: “Satisfied? That’s unique. No Jew knows that today!” The Conversation · Jun 15
From Florence to Crete: 11 European hotels among the world’s best new stays From restored palaces in Rome and Bucharest to countryside retreats in Devon and Crete, travel magazine Afar has unveiled its annual ranking of the world's best new and revamped hotels - with 11 standout properties in Europe making the cut. Euronews · Jun 12
10 Photos of Lauren Southern: Canadian YouTuber Accuses Influencer Andrew Tate of Rape and Strangulation Lauren Southern accuses Andrew Tate of rape and strangulation in her memoir, detailing a 2018 incident in Bucharest. Despite denials, the allegations have sparked significant controversy. International Business Times UK · Jun 8
Euronews · May 18 Zelenskyy's former chief of staff released on €2.7 million bail in anti-corruption probe According to Ukraine's anti-corruption investigators, Andriy Yermak is a suspect in a large money laundering probe tied to the construction of a luxury residence complex outside Kyiv.
The Guardian - UK · May 13 Slovakia closes border crossing with Ukraine amid warnings of further Russian strikes – as it happened Zelenskyy says ‘the attack is ongoing, with additional drones entering our country’s airspace’
The Guardian - UK · 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 6 Arsenal fans plan trips to Champions League final but face £1,500 flights or Bucharest night train Logistics look complicated for the 30 May showpiece in Budapest as Arsenal fans try to work out how to get to, and into, the Champions League final
Euronews · May 5 Romania's pro-EU coalition collapses after prime minister fails no-confidence vote Romania has faced a long period of instability and the country is grappling with one of the highest budget deficits in the EU, rampant inflation and a technical recession.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 16 Thursday news quiz: Trump is unwise, an emperor dies and a €1m raffle prize Test yourself on topical news trivia, pop culture and general knowledge every Thursday. How will you fare?
Dot Esports · Apr 12 FUT defeat Astralis to win first LAN at PGL Bucharest 2026 The former NAVI Academy squad is going from strength to strength in 2026.
Euronews · Apr 1 Red shoes protest in Romania highlights femicide crisis Red shoes at Bucharest's Romanian Athenaeum honour women killed by domestic violence, as Romania adopts its first femicide law and tougher penalties.
Dot Esports · Mar 31 PGL Bucharest 2026: Teams, Prize Pool, Schedule, and more Are PARIVISION the favorites?
Euronews · Mar 24 George Enescu Competition opens 2026 edition with global call to young musicians Applications are open for the 2026 George Enescu International Competition in Bucharest, offering young musicians a prestigious route to career growth and future festival performances.
FourFourTwo · Mar 23 Romania World Cup 2026 squad: Mircea Lucescu's latest selection ahead of the World Cup qualifying play-offs Romania meet Turkey for the right to face either Slovakia or Kosovo with a World Cup 2026 place on the line