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POLITICS15h agoDacian Cioloș, Romanian candidate for OIF: "My advantage is that I come from a country that is not a source of tension"Et si Dacian Cioloș devenait le prochain secrétaire général de l’Organisation internationale de la francophonie ? Le Roumain veut y croire et apparaît comme un candidat sérieux à quelques semaines du vote, notamment face à la sortante rwandaise, Louise Mushikiwabo.Jeune Afrique
POLITICS2d agoRomania extends pre-trial detention of far-right politician Calin GeorgescuThe Bucharest court has extended the pre-trial detention of Calin Georgescu by 30 days, appealing a lower court ruling.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS4d agoRomania uncovers Russian-coordinated sabotage network suspected of setting fire near defense facilityUkrinform [en]
POLITICS4d agoRomanian finance minister defends budget execution criticised by ruling Social DemocratsFinance minister Alexandru Nazare responded indirectly to the leader of the ruling Social Democratic Party (PSD), Sorin Grindeanu, who has repeatedly accused the former government of Ilie Bolojan over the past week of allowing the budget deficit to increase and deferring payments to public contractors.romania_insider · romania
POLITICS4d agoJournalist-Turned-PM Faces Daunting Challenges in RomaniaLuca Niculescu, Romania’s recently-chosen prime minister, is an experienced administrator and skilled negotiator, but has limited time and political support to tackle pressing economic and social challenges.Balkan Insight
POLITICS5d agoThe Securitate Files: Why Romanian Artists Became InformantsA new book explores the complex and often uncomfortable question of why some artists collaborated with Romania’s notorious communist-era secret police.Balkan Insight
POLITICSOct 23Ukraine must develop new logistics routes through Romania and Moldova — MPUkraine needs to strengthen logistics cooperation with Romania and Moldova and seek EU financing to develop new transport routes and rail links.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSOct 21New Romanian prime minister Luca Niculescu and Cabinet members sworn inIndependent diplomat Luca Niculescu wins parliamentary backing for a minority government, but analysts warn the calm may not last.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 21Romanian lawmakers back a minority government to end monthslong stalemateRomanian lawmakers have approved a minority government, aiming to resolve a prolonged political deadlock. This action is significant for the country's governance and stability.the-messenger.com · United States
POLITICSOct 20Romanian Parliament Backs New Government After Months of CrisisRomanian lawmakers have voted in favour of a new government led by the politically independent Luca Niculescu, ending five months of political crisis.Balkan Insight
POLITICSOct 20Romania’s political crisis gets 6-month truce as new government formedThe next test will be passing a budget in by the end of November, Romania's socialist leader tells POLITICO.Politico Europe
POLITICSOct 18Twenty-four Romanian men deported from Ireland on charter flight from DublinThe flight left Dublin Airport on Sunday afternoon and has since arrived in BucharestThe Independent World
POLITICSOct 17UK deports Romanian convicted of arson at ex-PM Starmer’s homesBritain has deported a Romanian man jailed for two years in June for arson attacks on two properties linked to then British prime minister Keir Starmer, the interior ministry said Saturday. Ukraine-born Stanislav Carpiuc was found guilty of the attacks alongside Ukrainian citizen Roman Lavrynovych, who was jailed for seven years over the May 2025 attacks on two London houses and a vehicle. “This individual has now been deported from the UK,” a Home Office spokesperson said, without indicating...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 13Romanian Far-Right Politician Georgescu Put Under House ArrestFormer presidential candidate Calin Georgescu’s detention replaced with house arrest for alleged involvement in major fraud case as right-wing supporters rally outside court.Balkan Insight
POLITICSOct 7‘Nobody wants a new Greece’: Calls grow for crisis election in RomaniaFar-right leader George Simion tells POLITICO Romanian president Nicușor Dan will face a campaign to oust him if he keeps refusing a snap poll to end months of deadlock in Bucharest.Politico Europe
POLITICSOct 5Diplomat is Romania’s fourth prime ministerial candidate in five monthsPresident Nicușor Dan gives Luca Niculescu the job of trying to break the deadlock and form a government in Bucharest, amid calls for fresh elections.Politico Europe