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๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Kinky Chaos and Cheerful Porn as Romanian Radu Revives His Countryman Dracula

Radu Jude's new adaptation of 'Dracula' presents a unique blend of eccentric storytelling and societal critique.

Feb 27 โ€ข 08:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Romania: Fighters scrambled to intercept drone near the border with Ukraine

Romanian fighter jets were deployed to intercept a drone that violated the country's airspace amid a Russian attack on Ukrainian infrastructure.

Feb 26 โ€ข 18:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

NATO country's fighters in the air โ€“ Reason: Russian strikes

Romanian fighter jets took to the air after a Russian drone violated Romanian airspace, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region.

Feb 26 โ€ข 18:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

In Romania, a cyclist receives 100,000 euros in compensation after a 12-year legal battle

A cyclist in Romania was awarded 100,000 euros in compensation by a Bucharest court after a long legal fight stemming from a severe injury in 2014.

Feb 26 โ€ข 17:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

Bacteria from 5,000-year-old ice samples provide clues for the fight against superbugs

A team of Romanian scientists discovered ancient bacteria from a 5,000-year-old ice core that show resistance to modern antibiotics, raising concerns about antibiotic effectiveness.

Feb 26 โ€ข 16:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russian drone has breached Romanian airspace during Russian attack on Ukraine as F-16s are scrambled

A Russian drone briefly entered Romanian airspace during an attack on Ukraine, prompting Romania to scramble F-16 fighter jets for monitoring.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Romania will eliminate 10% of public sector jobs

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has announced plans to cut 10% of public sector jobs in order to reduce the national budget deficit.

Feb 25 โ€ข 15:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Romania is laying off 10 percent of public sector employees

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has announced a 10% reduction in public sector employees as part of austerity measures to mitigate the country's significant budget deficit.

Feb 25 โ€ข 04:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
Crime & Justice

Caught at customs with ten kilograms of ketamine

A Romanian man has been charged with large-scale drug trafficking after being found with ten kilograms of ketamine at Iceland's customs.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Sports

Champions League: Istvan Kovacs in charge, a (very) good omen for PSG

UEFA has appointed Romanian referee Istvan Kovacs to oversee the upcoming Champions League match between PSG and Monaco, which brings positive memories for PSG fans.

Feb 24 โ€ข 11:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Sports

Chess Videos | Ilinca's Jumping Rook

A little-known Romanian youth becomes immortal at the age of 15 for a masterful attack on castling.

Feb 23 โ€ข 17:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
Crime & Justice

Two Interpol Wanted Men Detained: One Romanian, One Lithuanian

Lithuanian border guards have arrested two men wanted by Interpol, one Romanian and one Lithuanian, in separate incidents at Kaunas airport and a bus checkpoint.

Feb 23 โ€ข 15:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Over the weekend, border guards detained two men wanted by Interpol, citizens of Romania and Lithuania

Lithuanian border guards apprehended two men sought by Interpol upon their arrival from London, one of whom is a Lithuanian national wanted since November 2022, while another Romanian national was also detained for previous charges.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Ancient bacteria from a Romanian ice cave defy modern antibiotics

Scientists found an ancient, antibiotic-resistant bacterium in a Romanian ice cave that poses potential risks as climate change may lead to similar bacteria melting from other glaciers.

Feb 23 โ€ข 07:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
World

Scientists Could Not Believe What They Found โ€“ This Could Essentially Change the Future of Medicine

A recent discovery by Romanian scientists reveals an ancient bacterium with over 100 resistance genes, potentially reshaping our understanding of antibiotic resistance and treatment.

Feb 22 โ€ข 11:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Romaniaโ€™s stolen elections were only the start: Inside the EUโ€™s war on democracy

The article discusses the annulment of Romania's 2024 presidential election and how it reflects broader issues of democratic standards and intervention by EU institutions.

Feb 18 โ€ข 17:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

Romanian man attempted to abduct a one-year-old girl in an Italian supermarket. The drama was captured on camera.

A Romanian man tried to abduct a one-year-old girl from her mother in an Italian supermarket, but bystanders intervened and detained him until the police arrived.

Feb 18 โ€ข 14:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
Crime & Justice

The Customs Authority seized 27.5 kilos of cocaine at Svinesund

Norwegian customs authorities seized 27.5 kilograms of cocaine from a Romanian trailer during a customs check at Svinesund.

Feb 18 โ€ข 14:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
Crime & Justice

Seized 27.5 kilograms of cocaine at Svinesund

Norwegian customs seized 27.5 kilograms of cocaine hidden in a Romanian trailer at the Svinesund border crossing on December 12.

Feb 18 โ€ข 14:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

How Romanian Experts Supported Karol Nawrocki: A Journalistic Investigation Reveals the Background

The article explores the involvement of Romanian political expert George Simion in supporting Polish candidate Karol Nawrocki's election campaign, highlighting transnational right-wing collaboration.

Feb 18 โ€ข 13:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Attempted kidnapping at Esselunga, man arrested: 'I couldn't tell if it was a girl or a stuffed animal'

A 37-year-old Romanian man was arrested for attempting to kidnap a child at an Esselunga supermarket in Bergamo, Italy, claiming during interrogation that he could not distinguish between a child and a stuffed toy.

Feb 18 โ€ข 12:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
World

A 5000-Year-Old Superbug Resistant to Modern Antibiotics Discovered in Permafrost

Romanian scientists have discovered a 5000-year-old bacterial strain in permafrost that is resistant to modern antibiotics, raising alarms about potential future pandemics due to climate change.

Feb 17 โ€ข 21:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Mysterious Find: 5000-Year-Old Bacteria Are Immune to Modern Drugs

A 5000-year-old bacteria strain discovered in a Romanian ice cave has shown resistance to ten modern antibiotics, raising concerns about future antibiotic resistance.

Feb 17 โ€ข 17:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
World

Bacteria frozen for thousands of years in ice cave terrifyingly resistant to 10 antibiotics

A newly discovered bacterial strain in a Romanian ice cave shows formidable resistance to 10 antibiotics, raising concerns about superbugs and the implications for human medicine.

Feb 17 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

The President of Romania Will Participate as an Observer in Donald Trump's Peace Council Meeting

The Romanian president has confirmed his participation in the inaugural meeting of the Peace Council in Washington, responding to an invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump.

Feb 15 โ€ข 15:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Roman grabs a girl by the legs and tries to take her away, breaking her femur

A terrifying incident occurred in a Bergamo supermarket where a Romanian man attempted to abduct a one-and-a-half-year-old girl, resulting in her femur being broken during the struggle.

Feb 14 โ€ข 20:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Tourism: Over a million Romanians visit Greece every year

Greece's presence at the 2026 Spring edition of the Romania Tourism Exhibition in Bucharest highlights the significant number of Romanian tourists visiting Greece annually.

Feb 12 โ€ข 15:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Socialite Henry Ikeji denies $2.5 million romance scam allegations

Nigerian socialite Henry Ikeji has rejected accusations of defrauding a Romanian woman in a $2.5 million online romance scam, claiming the allegations are part of a plan to damage his reputation.

Feb 12 โ€ข 10:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Carrefour sells its subsidiary in Romania for 823 million euros

Carrefour has sold its Romanian subsidiary to Paval Holding for 823 million euros as part of a strategy to focus on its core markets in France, Spain, and Brazil.

Feb 12 โ€ข 06:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Romanian Foreign Minister: Russia has made 500 mistakes

Romania's Foreign Minister emphasized support for Ukraine while criticizing Russia's prolonged aggression and miscalculations in the war.

Feb 10 โ€ข 13:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Romanian President: The Greek language is the foundation of democratic Europe

The Romanian President emphasizes the Greek language's role as a cornerstone of European cultural heritage on International Greek Language Day.

Feb 9 โ€ข 07:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
World

Romanian President Received Invitation to Donald Trump's 'Peace Board' Meeting

The Romanian president, Nicusor Dan, announced receiving an invitation to the inaugural meeting of Donald Trump's 'Peace Board', set for February 19 in Washington, with no confirmation yet on Romania's participation.

Feb 8 โ€ข 18:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Another message implicates Prince Andrew: his invitation to Buckingham for Epstein and 'a very beautiful Romanian'

Emails released by the U.S. government reveal that Prince Andrew invited Jeffrey Epstein and a Romanian woman referred to as 'very beautiful' to dinner at Buckingham Palace in 2010.

Feb 8 โ€ข 18:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
National & Local

He was a big star in HNL, then he disappeared due to family drama: 'Two weeks on a respirator'

Hungarian footballer Laszlo Kleinheisler has signed with Romanian first-division club Csikszereda after a seven-month forced hiatus due to family issues.

Feb 7 โ€ข 11:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
National & Local

He was a star of SHNL and a Hajduk player. Now he returns after a major family drama

Lรกszlรณ Kleinheisler signs with Romanian club Csikszereda after a seven-month pause due to a serious family health issue involving his newborn son.

Feb 7 โ€ข 09:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
Crime & Justice

Police probe Nigerian socialite caught in $2.5m romance scam

The Nigeria Police Force is investigating Nzube Ikeji, a socialite accused of pretending to be the Dubai Crown Prince to defraud a Romanian woman out of $2.5 million.

Feb 7 โ€ข 00:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
Sports

Former Hajduk and Osijek player signed by 13th team in Romanian championship

Lazslo Kleinheisler, a 31-year-old former Hungarian international, has signed with Romanian team Csikszereda, currently the 13th place team in the league.

Feb 6 โ€ข 13:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
Sports

Photo Worked as a Sports Commentator, and Her Nude Photos Can Be Bought for Around 20 Euros

Alex Ianculescu, a former Romanian-Canadian speed skater and participant in the 2018 Winter Olympics, transitioned from sports commentary to financial stability through an OnlyFans profile during the pandemic.

Feb 6 โ€ข 12:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

EUโ€™s โ€˜drone wallโ€™ idea is โ€˜utopiaโ€™ โ€“ Romanian military chief

Romanian Defense Minister Radu Miruta criticized the EUโ€™s proposed โ€˜drone wallโ€™ as an unfeasible concept amid discussions on enhancing military defenses against Russia.

Feb 6 โ€ข 10:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
Life & Tech

The End is Good, Everything is Good? What We Think of the Dacia Bigster After Driving 18,510 Kilometers

After eight months and 18,510 kilometers, this article reviews the strengths and weaknesses of the Dacia Bigster, the latest addition from the Romanian automaker.

Feb 6 โ€ข 04:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

"My child is the best person, the Romanian got him involved," says the father of the 55-year-old saboteur of German ships

The father of a 55-year-old man, arrested for sabotaging German ships, claims his son is innocent and blames a Romanian for his involvement.

Feb 4 โ€ข 15:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
Life & Tech

A Look into the Soul of the Cursed Poet. A Unique Novel Biography of Paul Verlaine Has Been Released

Romanian writer Octavian Soviany and Czech translator Jiล™รญ Naลกinec have collaborated on a unique biographical novel about poet Paul Verlaine, with the first volume already on sale.

Feb 4 โ€ข 10:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

EU stole 2024 Romanian election โ€“ US House report

A US House report alleges that the European Commission used unfounded claims of Russian interference to annul the results of Romania's 2024 presidential election, affecting candidate Calin Georgescu's lead.

Feb 4 โ€ข 09:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Crime & Justice

Greek man vandalized German corvettes โ€“ Interventions in the engines of the ships

Authorities in Hamburg arrested a 37-year-old Romanian and a 54-year-old Greek for allegedly vandalizing ships of the German Navy at the city's port.

Feb 4 โ€ข 06:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

The 'poisonous' poll for Karystianou and Tsipras, Thymios in M.M, Frangou in Argentina and Romanian billionaires at Praktiker

The article discusses a controversial poll regarding politicians and notable figures along with mentions of billionaires and their business involvement in Greece and Argentina.

Feb 4 โ€ข 05:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Suspicion of Russian involvement in the sabotage of the German corvette, a 54-year-old Greek Muslim arrested

German and EU authorities suspect Russian involvement in the sabotage of a German corvette, leading to the arrest of a Greek and a Romanian for serious interventions on the warship.

Feb 4 โ€ข 05:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Sabotage on German warships: 54-year-old Greek arrested in Rodopi - What German media reports

A 54-year-old Greek man was arrested in Rodopi, accused of attempting sabotage on German warships alongside a 37-year-old Romanian, leading to the seizure of multiple mobile devices and bank books in the investigation.

Feb 3 โ€ข 17:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
Sports

The coach of the European team ended up in the hospital: There is a possibility that the association will have to replace him

Romanian national football team coach Mircea Lucescu has been unexpectedly hospitalized due to complications from a chronic condition, raising concerns about his future with the team.

Feb 3 โ€ข 17:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Sports

Legendary coach was supposed to lead the national team to the World Cup. He was urgently admitted to the hospital

Legendary Romanian football coach Mircea Lucescu, aged 80, faces serious health issues and has been urgently hospitalized in Bucharest, prompting the Romanian Football Federation to consider finding a replacement for an upcoming playoff match.

Feb 3 โ€ข 17:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Who is the 55-year-old Greek man arrested for sabotage on German warships?

A 55-year-old Greek citizen was arrested in Koptero, Rodopi, for attempting sabotage on German warships in Hamburg, with an arrest warrant issued against him by German authorities, and another Romanian has been arrested in connection with the same case.

Feb 3 โ€ข 15:29 UTC

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