BIZARRE: 15 | Mind Blowing Facts

These ‘living’ rocks in Romania can grow and give birth to new stones

In a quiet part of southern Romania, rounded sandstone formations sit in open fields and woodland edges, drawing steady scientific interest. Known as 'trovants', these stones are often described as living rocks because they appear to grow and, in some cases, form smaller offshoots that separate from the main body.…

The Times of India · Feb 22

Who is Adonis? American travel streamer detained after assault clash with Romanian local during viral Bucharest livestream

American streamer Adonis was detained in Bucharest after a livestream fight with a Romanian local who allegedly spat on him. The viral video shows a heated argument before punches were thrown. Police arrived at the scene, and the local was treated by medics. Adonis later posted a cryptic message on…

The Times of India · Feb 21

Weather tracker: heavy snow brings transport chaos to Romania

Winter storm dumps more than 40cm of snow on the capital, while in France, Storm Pedro follows hot of heels of Storm Nils

The Guardian - UK · Feb 20

Ancient bacteria from 5,000-year-old ice reveals clues to fighting superbugs

A team of Romanian scientists drilled a 25-metre ice core from the Scǎrișoara Cave in search of clues for developing new medicines. The 5,000-year-old ice yielded samples of ancient bacteria.

The Conversation · Feb 17

Researchers discover 5,000-year-old bacteria resistant to modern antibiotics

A strain of bacteria found in a Romanian ice cave is resistant to ten modern antibiotics, according to a new study.

Euronews · Feb 17

Commissioner Šuica to represent EU at Trump's Board of Peace meeting in Washington

The EU will send the Commissioner for the Mediterranean to the first meeting of Trump’s Board of Peace on Thursday, sources familiar with the matter have confirmed to Euronews, despite concerns over its charter.

Euronews · Feb 16

Five Great Reads: new ways to look at female nudes, understanding the Maya and revisiting Infinite Jest

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Imogen Dewey

The Guardian - AU · Feb 13

Greece bets on LNG corridor to power Europe’s post-Russia energy future

Once overlooked, the region around Alexandroupolis is now at the centre of plans to secure gas supplies and reshape the EU’s energy map.

Euronews · Feb 12

‘The trend is irreversible’: has Romania shattered the link between economic growth and high emissions?

Emissions have plunged 75% since communist times in the birthplace of big oil – but for some the transition has been brutal

The Guardian - UK · Feb 11

Most Europeans expect a more rapid increase in grocery prices in 2026

Surveys show that most Europeans still expect grocery prices to rise this year, despite ECB expectations that food costs increases will cool.

Euronews · Feb 10