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
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. France 24 · Jun 5
Report finds Russia 'unequivocally' responsible for attack, says Romanian president A report has found that Russia is "unequivocally" responsible for the drone attack on Romania, the country's president has said The National (Scotland) · May 31
Putin urges Romania to turn drone that struck apartment building over to Russia IN FULL The Independent UK · May 29
Russian drone targeting Ukraine hits apartment building in Romania, injuring 2, officials say Romanian authorities say a Russian drone that was part of an overnight attack on Ukraine crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania AAP · May 29
Russian drone targeting Ukraine goes astray, crashes into apartment building in NATO member Romania Romanian authorities say a Russian drone that was part of an overnight attack on Ukraine crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania AAP · May 29
‘Serious, irresponsible escalation’: Nato fumes after Russian drone crashes into Romanian apartment building A Russian drone crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania, injuring two people and sparking outrage. President Nicusor Dan called it the "worst incident to hit the national territory" since the war began. NATO and EU leaders condemned the "serious and irresponsible escalation," with Romania requesting faster anti-drone aid.… The Times of India · May 29
Outrage as drone strikes Romanian apartment block GALATI, Romania - A drone hit an apartment building in NATO-member Romania early Friday, wounding two people and drawing condemnation from the Atlantic alliance and the European Union, which blamed Russia and warned against further incursions. Bangkok Post · May 29
Russia launches drone at Ukraine, it crashes in Romania; Nato, EU express outrage A Russian drone crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania, injuring two people and drawing swift condemnation from NATO, the European Union, Moldova and the United States, with NATO's chief vowing "absolute solidarity" with the alliance member. The Times of India · May 29
Romania Faces Historic Crisis As Pro-EU PM Ilie Bolojan Is Removed From Power During Critical Economic Countdown Romania's pro-Europe government collapsed after a no-confidence vote ousted PM Ilie Bolojan, leaving four parties vying for control amid deep divisions. International Business Times UK · May 6
Ukraine's Zelensky in Paris as part of EU tour to bolster war effort Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Friday as part of a European tour to drum up vital support from allies in the war effort against Russia, amid concerns over the conflict in the Middle East. Radio France Internationale · Mar 13
Russia’s disinformation toolbox in Moldova: Bot networks, Moscow church propaganda and vote-buying Russia intensified its “hybrid war” against Moldova as the country is heading to the parliamentary elections on Sunday, Moldovan authorities say. What tools is Moscow using in Moldova this time, and are they different from the disinformation campaign during the 2024 presidential election? Euronews · Sep 24, 2025
Russia’s violation of Polish airspace is not the first time Moscow has crossed the line Russia’s violation of Poland’s airspace with drones on Wednesday marks the most serious cross-border incident into a NATO member country since the war began The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025
Latin Times · Jul 30, 2025 Romanian President Laughingly Says He Can't 'Remember' If He Ever Issued Bribes Deputy Prime Minister Dragoș Anastasiu had publicly acknowledged using bribes during his tenure, explaining his business faced pressures leading to these actions.
Euronews · Jun 21, 2025 Romania’s new president nominates centre-right former mayor as prime minister Bolojan had previously served as acting president from February to May, when Dan defeated a hard-right opponent in a heated presidential election rerun.
International Business Times · Jun 20, 2025 Romania Names Pro-EU PM After Months Of Instability Romanian President Nicusor Dan named pro-European Ilie Bolojan as prime minister on Friday, following weeks of talks aimed at appointing a new government to end months of political turmoil.
Radio France Internationale · May 30, 2025 Romania's new president Nicușor Dan pledges to counter Russian influence In this week's International Report, RFI’s Jan van der Made takes a closer look at the recent Romanian elections, in which centrist candidate Nicușor Dan secured a decisive victory over his far-right rival, George Simion.
Al Jazeera · May 26, 2025 Romania’s President Dan sworn in amid far-right claims of stolen election Pro-European Nicusor Dan faces big challenges after defeating pro-Russian George Simion last week in a tense run-off.
International Business Times · May 26, 2025 Pro-EU Centrist Nicusor Dan Sworn In As Romania President Pro-European centrist Nicusor Dan was on Monday sworn in as Romania's president, having pledged to stand against "isolationism and Russian influence".
Euronews · May 25, 2025 Thousands attend rival marches in Warsaw as Poland's presidential runoff nears A week before the second round of the Polish presidential election, two marches in support of rival candidates took place in Warsaw.
Radio France Internationale · May 22, 2025 Divided Romania faces uncertain future despite rejecting the far right Romania’s new president Nicusor Dan is stepping into office amid deep political and social divisions, as fallout from Sunday’s run-off election exposes the scale of public frustration and mistrust. Economic pressures are mounting, and the far right is already regrouping.
International Business Times · May 22, 2025 Romanian Court Rejects Far-right Candidate's Election Appeal Romania's constitutional court on Thursday validated the results of the presidential run-off vote at the weekend, won by pro-European Nicusor Dan, after rejecting an appeal by his defeated far-right rival.
Euronews · May 22, 2025 Democracy is Europe's first line of defence In an Euronews exclusive, Council of Europe Secretary General and former Swiss President Alain Berset makes the case for a new democratic pact before Europe hits a tipping point.
Euronews · May 20, 2025 EU elections Super Sunday shows centre-left parties remain in freefall Experts told Euronews that centre-left parties are losing connection to voters across the continent in a period of time when social issues are pressing.