Prosecutors have decided, on Thursday, to send the mayor of District 1 in Bucharest, Clotilde Armand, to trial for using her position to favor certain individuals. Armand is accused that,…
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Four boys under 17 years old raped a girl at a Romanian high school
Four Romanian boys aged between 15 and 17 have been placed in pre-trial detention for sexual assault and rape. They allegedly forced a 17-year-old girl to engage in sexual relations…
A street in Romania has collapsed. The sinkhole is ongoing and could reach the apartment buildings. Residents are being evacuated (Photo & Video)
A critical situation in the city of Slănic Prahova, where, on Thursday morning, a part of 23 August Street collapsed, right in front of the Police headquarters. The asphalt literally…
"Spiritual master" and yoga instructor, disciple of Gregorian Bivolaru, arrested for rape and sexual exploitation
A yoga instructor from Bucharest is accused of rape and human trafficking. The victims were allegedly abused by being forced to produce and broadcast pornographic materials on video chat channels.…
British tourist bitten by a bear in Romania. "I thought it wanted us to be friends"
A tourist from Scotland was bitten by a bear near the Vidraru Dam in Romania. Her friend recounts how she thought the wild animal wanted to be friends with them.…
The Saharan dust covered cars in Romania. Jokes, theories and a serious warning from a doctor
The wave of Sahara dust crossing Romania these days has settled last night in several cities in the southeast of the country. The phenomenon was reported in the counties of…
Gynecologist caught taking a bribe of 200 euros for a caesarean section. Hospital director: It was an unfortunate case
A gynecologist from the Giurgiu County Hospital was caught red-handed while receiving a bribe to perform a cesarean section surgery. The doctor asked for 900 lei (almost 200 euros) –…
Ilan Șor's couriers brought over a million euros from Moscow to Chișinău in a single day
The creation of the „Victory” bloc in Moscow by the fugitive convict Ilan Șor is being investigated by Moldovan prosecutors for treason. The announcement was made by the interim Prosecutor…
Romania, condemned by the ECHR following the complaint of two Holocaust survivors
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) condemned Romania for overturning historic convictions for Holocaust-related crimes, following the retrial and acquittal in the ’90s of two officers who had been…
Romanian President, asked why he traveled to South Korea in a luxury jet: I came with a small aircraft
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis was asked on Tuesday why he traveled to South Korea in a luxury jet, while the economy is struggling and ministers flew on a commercial plane.…
A foreign tourist was attacked by a bear in Romania
A 72-year-old foreign woman, who was visiting Romania as a tourist, was attacked by a bear while in the Vidraru Dam area in Argeș County. The woman was injured on…
An American died in Piatra Craiului Mountains in Romania
The Romanian Mountain Rescue Dispatch announces an action by the mountain rescuers from Zărneşti to recover the body of a deceased person, who fell from over 400m in Piatra Craiului…
A drone has been spotted near a Military Airport in southern Romania
Another drone was spotted near the Mihail Kogălniceanu Airport in Constanţa County, and the military personnel stated that it was most likely of commercial nature, moving at low speeds and…
Deadly explosion in a building in Craiova
A powerful explosion occurred on Wednesday evening in a residential building in Craiova (Romania), causing a part of the first floor to collapse. Approximately 50 people were evacuated and cannot…
Three Dutch F-16 aircraft landed in Romania (Video)
Three F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft of the Royal Netherlands Air Force landed on Wednesday at the „Lieutenant Aviator Gheorghe Mociorniță” Air Base in Borcea, Romania. They will be available to…
European Public Prosecutor's Office raids in Romania. 1.7 million euros fraud regarding irrigation systems
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office conducted eight searches in Galați County on Wednesday in a case involving a €1.7 million fraud related to irrigation systems funded by the EU. „The…
Objectives of Russian spies in Romania: Undermining trust in the Army, as well as infiltrating institutions and communication networks
An official report reveals the objectives of Moscow’s espionage in Romania. The report indicates that Russia has been „the main political and military actor involved in all security issues in…
Putin has appointed a new Russian ambassador to Romania. Vladimir Lipaev was expelled last year from Estonia
President Vladimir Putin appointed Vladimir Lipaev as ambassador of the Russian Federation to Romania. The decree was published on Tuesday on the official legal information portal, alongside the one releasing…
Romania sends soldiers against Houthi rebels, but also a ship to combat mines in the Black Sea
Romania will deploy troops against the Houthi rebels in the Red Sea operation. The Romanian Army also will participate in the combat of mines in the Black Sea. The joint…
Romanian president Iohannis has approved criminal prosecution of former ministers for crimes against humanity
Gelu Voican Voiculescu and Petre Roman face criminal charges in the 1990 Mineriad case, after President Klaus Iohannis signed the Military Prosecutor’s request to this effect. Iohannis transmitted on Tuesday…