Romanian president signs law regulating bear population cull In recent years Romania has increasingly seen bears wandering into towns and villages, and the number of bear attacks has risen sharply. Euronews · Oct 5
Three parties to attempt to form new cabinet following Romanian election The previous government collapsed after a no-confidence vote following tensions over austerity and efforts to reduce Romania’s large budget deficit. Euronews · Sep 18
Romania scrambles F-16 jets and downs a suspected Russian drone, the third in 3 days Romania has shot down a suspected Russian drone after it crossed into its airspace The Independent UK · Jul 26
‘Inadmissible and intolerable’: Romania shoots down third suspected Russian drone in three days, summons Moscow's envoy Romania shot down a drone entering its airspace over the Black Sea. This marked the third such interception in as many days. President Nicusor Dan condemned these repeated violations as intolerable and unacceptable. Romania summoned the Russian ambassador to protest these airspace breaches. Investigations are ongoing into the drone incidents… The Times of India · Jul 26
Romanian F-16 fighter jet downs drone after airspace violation A Romanian F-16 fighter jet shot down a drone that breached the country's airspace on Friday morning, president Nicusor Dan said, as cited by Reuters. The Times of India · Jul 24
A sailor dies after a Ukraine-bound tanker catches fire off Romania as officials probe war link A sailor injured when a Ukraine-bound tanker ship caught fire off Romania’s Black Sea coast has died, Romanian media reported Thursday The Independent UK · Jul 23
President Murmu departs for three-nation European visit to boost ties President Droupadi Murmu departed on a three-nation visit to Moldova, North Macedonia, and Romania to boost bilateral trade, technology, and cultural ties. This maiden high-level visit strengthens India's Eastern European ties, with all three nations reaffirming solidarity with India against global terrorism. The Economic Times · Jul 19
Romania parliament rejects liberal PM-designate Adrian Vestea Romania's parliament rejected prime minister-designate Adrian Vestea on Monday, extending months of political turmoil in the EU and NATO member bordering Ukraine and raising the prospect of a snap election if a second government nominee also fails to secure lawmakers' backing. France 24 · Jun 22
Euronews · Jun 14 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.
The Times of India · 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.