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Romanian teacher channels Elvis to fight anti-Roma prejudice
In Romania, Tudor Lakatos blends rock 'n' roll and activism to challenge stereotypes and inspire Roma children – one hip-swivel and Elvis classic at a time.
Romania to activate EU funds to help areas affected by flooding
At least three people were killed when torrential rainstorms hit Romania late July, triggering flash floods in the country’s northeast.
Emergency response underway after deadly floods in northern Romania
More than 2,500 people have been affected by severe flash floods in Suceava county, northern Romania, where three people were confirmed dead and hundreds of homes damaged.
Floods hit Romania as wildfires rage in Turkey and Albania
In Turkey, three volunteer firefighters were killed when their vehicle overturned near Bursa, and at least 17 people have died in fires since late June.
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Romanians are nostalgic for communist dictator Ceaușescu: Who was he?
A recent survey reveals 66.2% of Romanians believe Nicolae Ceaușescu was a good leader, despite his repressive regime.
How young Romanians may contribute to EU security and earn some money
A new law is being discussed at the parliament in Bucharest that allows young people aged between 18-35 to follow a four-month training program. During this time, they would be paid and at the end, would also receive an allowance.
Popular Romanian Black Sea resort sees sharp decline in tourists
The decline is likely a result of the government’s decision to cut the value of holiday vouchers which were used by tourists to pay for hotel accommodation, food, drink, activities and entertainment.
Drought strikes one third of Romania as residents struggle for water
Romania's southwestern Dolj county struggles with severe drought. Villagers in Teascu din Deal trek long distances for water, facing harsh conditions daily.
Is tourism possible without overcrowding popular destinations?
In partnership with the European Commission
How can we continue to travel without overcrowding the most attractive destinations? In this episode of Smart Regions, we travel to Transylvania to discover innovative tourism solutions, such as home dining with locals in rural areas.
Romania’s new president nominates centre-right former mayor as PM
Bolojan had previously served as acting president from February to May, when Dan defeated a hard-right opponent in a heated presidential election rerun.
Cristian’s famous white storks get tagged in new conservation effort
For the first time, white stork chicks in Cristian, central Romania, are being fitted with monitoring rings to track their migration, health, and long-term survival.
Bogus Euronews Telegram spreads fakes targeting Romania and Moldova
Euroverify has detected the latest fake Euronews reports being mirrored in Russian state-sponsored media.
Roma children, fighting discrimination with chess, here's what they do in Romania
In partnership with the European Commission
In this episode of Smart Regions, we went to Satu Mare, a Romanian town on the border with Hungary, where the Stea association uses chess to facilitate the integration of the most vulnerable children.
Pilgrims flock to Romania for Europe's largest Pentecost event
Following the centuries-old tradition, some of the faithful stopped first at the Franciscan cathedral to pray before walking up to the Șumuleu Hill to the open-air altar where the mass was held.
Homes and crops damaged as floods spread across Romania
Strong winds and torrential rain over the two days have triggered severe flooding across Romania, displacing hundreds and damaging homes, crops and infrastructure.
Several areas hit by flooding in Romania after two days of heavy rain
The Praid Salt mine is not only of economic importance to Romania, it is also a major tourism magnet, attracting approximately half-a-million tourists annually.
Severe flooding cripples Romania's historic Praid salt mine
Heavy flooding in Romania's Harghita County has caused critical conditions at the historic Praid salt mine, a major tourist attraction. Authorities are assessing the damage.
Romania's Călin Georgescu announces withdrawal from politics
Georgescu said he made his decision to take a step back following the conclusion of the presidential race, which for him indicated "the sovereignist movement has come to a close."
Dan sworn in as Romania's new president easing political crisis
The May election rerun was held months after the Constitutional Court voided the previous election in which the far-right outsider Călin Georgescu led the first round, following allegations of electoral violations and Russian interference.
Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar walks across Romanian border
The opposition leader marched to Oradea in an effort to win support from ethnic Hungarians in Romania.
How marine drones have become essential in the fight against mines
The western part of the Black Sea is threatened by sea mines. Hundreds of devices are a hazard to the coastal and maritime activities of NATO countries such as Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey. Sea drones could be the solution to eliminate the risk experts say.
Hungarian minority plays key role in Dan's Romanian presidential win
High voter turnout, especially among young people and women, helped Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan win Romania's presidential runoff, defeating the hard-right George Simion.
EU elections Super Sunday shows centre-left parties remain in freefall
Experts told Euronews that centre-left parties are losing connection to voters across the continent in a period of time when social issues are pressing.
Romania accuses Russia of interference in Sunday's presidential runoff
The authorities pointed to a fake video that falsely claimed that French troops stationed in Romania had been dressed in Romanian gendarmerie uniforms to interfere in the country's tense election redo.
Romania breathes sigh of relief after presidential election thriller
Romania's political crisis ends with Nicușor Dan's firm victory in the presidential elections runoff on Sunday. Dan, an independent pro-Western candidate, won 53.60% of the vote.
Nicușor Dan wins Romanian presidential election in dramatic comeback
Stakes have never been this high in Romania's post-communist history, as Romanians voted in a crucial and polarised presidential election runoff on Sunday, in which centrist Nicușor Dan faced nationalist George Simion.