Romania participates at 2025 editions of London, Brussels book fairs

Romania is represented at two of the most important European book fairs this week, in London and Brussels, providing the Romanian literary scene with access to a wider audience. Both fairs reunite tens of thousands of visitors in events, lectures, and …

Romania to defend airspace with F-16-equipped squadrons stationed at three air bases, defense minister says

The Romanian Air Force will soon be able to carry out air defense missions for national and allied airspace with three F-16-equipped squadrons stationed across three air bases, defense minister Angel Tîlvăr said. He made the statement at a ceremony at …

Lidl Romania opens 12 new stores in two months, plans 25 more by year-end

Lidl accelerated its expansion in Romania this year, adding 12 new stores to its local network in two months. This brings the retailer's total number of stores to 377, with plans to open 25 more by the end of the year. The new locations span across …

PM Urges EU to Address Romania's Election Controversy

Prime Minister Robert Fico has called on the European Commission to take a stance on Romania's presidential election dispute, warning that failure to act could harm the EU’s credibility. Fico’s comments followed the rejection of Călin Georgescu’s re- …

Hull for Japan-bound hybrid cable lay & construction vessel coming together in Romania (Video)

The aft part of the highly customized hybrid power cable lay and construction vessel that VARD is building for the Japanese offshore wind market has arrived at the company’s Tulcea shipyard where it will be joined with the forward parts of the hull. The …

Romania's now-barred presidential frontrunner Călin Georgescu claims he is facing Trump-like charges

Călin Georgescu, who won the most votes in Romania's since-annulled presidential election votes, told Fox News Digital he believes he is being treated like President Donald Trump as he fights a ban on his candidacy in the redo election. Romania’s right …

The digital Trojan Horse in Romania’s elections

As the 2024 Romanian presidential election has illustrated, traditional electioneering is no longer the only factor influencing voter behaviour. Instead, algorithmic manipulation, influencer-driven messaging and undisclosed funding networks have emerged as …

In Romania, the far right has unleashed a tide of hate and resurrected our fascist ghosts

In a forest outside Bucharest, a woman cradled her infant in one arm while raising the other in a Nazi salute. She was one of about 70 people who gathered on 30 November last year to commemorate the anniversary of the death of Corneliu Zelea Codreanu, a …

Romania's indicted presidential frontrunner Călin Georgescu claims he faces lawfare like President Donald Trump

Georgescu appeals against election ban at Romania’s top court

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Far-right Romanian presidential candidate Călin Georgescu has lodged an appeal at the constitutional court after his bid for a May …