Romania to defend airspace with F-16-equipped squadrons stationed at three air bases, defense minister says

The Romanian Air Force will soon be able to carry out air defense missions for national and allied airspace with three F-16-equipped squadrons stationed across three air bases, defense minister Angel Tîlvăr said. He made the statement at a ceremony at …

Lidl Romania opens 12 new stores in two months, plans 25 more by year-end

Lidl accelerated its expansion in Romania this year, adding 12 new stores to its local network in two months. This brings the retailer's total number of stores to 377, with plans to open 25 more by the end of the year. The new locations span across …

PM Urges EU to Address Romania's Election Controversy

Prime Minister Robert Fico has called on the European Commission to take a stance on Romania's presidential election dispute, warning that failure to act could harm the EU’s credibility. Fico’s comments followed the rejection of Călin Georgescu’s re- …

Hull for Japan-bound hybrid cable lay & construction vessel coming together in Romania (Video)

The aft part of the highly customized hybrid power cable lay and construction vessel that VARD is building for the Japanese offshore wind market has arrived at the company’s Tulcea shipyard where it will be joined with the forward parts of the hull. The …

Romania's now-barred presidential frontrunner Călin Georgescu claims he is facing Trump-like charges

Călin Georgescu, who won the most votes in Romania's since-annulled presidential election votes, told Fox News Digital he believes he is being treated like President Donald Trump as he fights a ban on his candidacy in the redo election. Romania’s right …

The digital Trojan Horse in Romania’s elections

As the 2024 Romanian presidential election has illustrated, traditional electioneering is no longer the only factor influencing voter behaviour. Instead, algorithmic manipulation, influencer-driven messaging and undisclosed funding networks have emerged as …

Romania's indicted presidential frontrunner Călin Georgescu claims he faces lawfare like President Donald Trump

“Historic” gas solidarity agreement between Hungary and Romania

A “historic agreement” on safeguarding the security of natural gas supply was signed between Hungary and Romania, announced Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó, after he met his Romanian Energy Minister Sebastian Ioan Burduja in Budapest on Monday. …

Despite Russian-backed Georgescu barred from presidential race, Romania's far-right still aim to win

Protests erupted in downtown Bucharest following the Central Electoral Bureau's decision to ban Russian-backed far-right politician Calin Georgescu from running in the upcoming re-run presidential elections. Georgescu, who is openly supported by the …

Romania's electoral bureau bars far-right candidate Georgescu from presidential re-run

Supporters of presidential candidate Calin Georgescu clash with police during a protest next to Central Electoral Bureau in Bucharest on March 9, 2025. DANIEL MIHAILESCU / AFP Romania's electoral bureau on Sunday, March 9, rejected far-right …