All news on the topic: Romania

26 Feb 2025 673

French fugitive whose escape resulted in the death of two officers extradited from Romania

Mohamed Amra’s arrest concludes a nine-month search following an ambush on a prison convoy by armed attackers in Normandy.

Crime

23 Feb 2025 598

Fugitive French prisoner ’the Fly’, who orchestrated a deadly escape and triggered an international manhunt, has been arrested in Romania

The French gangster known as ’the Fly’ has been arrested in Romania following his deadly prison escape nine months ago, according to police.

Politics

17 Feb 2025 629

Trump team ’urging Romania to remove restrictions on Andrew Tate’

President Trump’s administration has urged the Romanian government to remove travel restrictions on Andrew Tate, according to reports.

Politics

13 Feb 2025 605

Shouting across the pond: Elon Musk rekindles a decade-old grooming gangs scandal in an attempt to sway British politics

As Elon Musk tries to expand his influence in the European political arena, Tesla sales throughout the continent have significantly decreased.

World

10 Feb 2025 654

Romania uncovers €100M EU funding fraud ring

An investigation reveals how suspected mafia-linked companies used fake documents to win 100 million euros in EU-funded contracts in Romania.

Sport

05 Feb 2025 750

Simona Halep announces retirement from tennis following a devastating defeat in Romania

The former world No 1 Simona Halep has announced her retirement after enduring a resounding defeat in her first match of 2025.

World

04 Feb 2025 767

Two individuals arrested in Romania for involvement in employment fraud scheme

Prosecutors allege the duo requested funding for 34 fake jobs and pocketed the cash.

World

30 Jan 2025 726

Dutch police arrest three suspects for stealing a priceless golden helmet from Romania

Dutch authorities on Wednesday arrested three suspects after the theft of a priceless ancient golden helmet that is considered a cultural icon of Romania...

World

29 Jan 2025 712

Beny Steinmetz faces extradition to Romania following Greek court ruling

Greek court orders mining magnate Beny Steinmetz’s extradition to Romania, as legal battles and allegations of fraud continue across Europe.

Crime

28 Jan 2025 768

Two individuals in Romania charged with €2.1 million fraud involving EU agricultural funds

The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Bucharest (Romania) has filed an indictment against two defendants – an individual and one company – for fraud and forgery related to two agricultural projects in Giurgiu County...

Crime

27 Jan 2025 528

14 individuals indicted in Romania for an employment fraud scheme

The suspects allegedly hired 197 positions for a network of fake companies, in order to defraud EU and Romanian government subsidies aimed at helping the unemployed.

World

27 Jan 2025 632

Burglars steal royal gold from display after using explosives to break in

A 2,500-year-old helmet is among a host of precious items that have been stolen from a museum in the Netherlands.

Crime

14 Jan 2025 826

Romanian court lifts house arrest on Andrew Tate amid sex crime investigation setbacks

Andrew Tate has been freed from house arrest after five months, according to his legal team.

News

28 Dec 2024 752

Thousands of British soldiers set to join NATO war games near Ukraine’s border

Thousands of British troops will join a two-month long exercise in Romania, rehearsing rapid deployments to counter Russian threats and showcase NATO’s defence readiness

World

19 Dec 2024 761

Andrew Tate’s human trafficking trial collapses due to ’prosecutor errors’

Andrew Tate’s trial into alleged human trafficking in Romania can no longer go ahead because of ‘multiple’ mistakes made by prosecutors.

World

19 Dec 2024 884

EU to investigate TikTok over Romania’s canceled presidential elections

The European Commission has opened an investigation against TikTok for facilitating interference in Romania’s 2024 presidential elections.

World

06 Dec 2024 761

Romanian court invalidates presidential election, orders new campaign and vote

Romania’s Constitutional Court has annulled the first round of the presidential election amid allegations of Russian interference, which reportedly helped far-right candidate Călin Georgescu emerge as a surprising frontrunner.

World

25 Nov 2024 556

Surprise as pro-Russia independent leads in first round of Romanian election

Călin Georgescu, a critic of Nato, says people have ‘cried out for peace’ after he heads into runoff with 22.9% of vote

News

19 Nov 2024 728

Andrew Tate’s sex offences case could be withdrawn after court finds ’multiple irregularities’

A human trafficking, rape and sexual exploitation case against influencer Andrew Tate in Romania could be withdrawn after a court found "multiple irregularities" in prosecutors’ indictment.

Investigation

19 Nov 2024 897

How Europe’s secondhand clothes are damaging Romania

Europeans who donate old clothes believe they’ll go to those in need, but they could just as easily end up in an illegal dump in another country.

World

30 Oct 2024 703

Romania investigates Austria’s Kronospan over alleged hazardous waste violations

Romanian authorities recently raided the Austrian wood panel company’s local facilities.

Investigation

02 Oct 2024 851

A Romanian political strategist has been discovered to be in business with an alleged Russian war propagandist

Rareș Mănescu was involved in preparing the campaign for Mircea Geoană, who stepped down as deputy chief of NATO in September to run for president of Romania.

Investigation

26 Sep 2024 1107

How Europeans are recruited via Telegram for sabotage, arson, and murder: ’Make a Molotov cocktail’

The cases are multiplying across Europe: Young men with pro-Russian views instructed on Telegram to carry out sabotage attacks. Western security officials point to the Russian special services. For this story, journalists went undercover to reveal how the recruitment works.

Politics