Romania

An explosion ripped through an eight-story apartment building in Bucharest, Romania, killing three people and injuring 13 others. The blast caused parts of the structure to collapse, prompting a massive emergency response. Authorities have…

Pro-EU and NATO-backed politician Nicusor Dan officially took office as Romania’s president after winning the May 18 election. In his speech, Dan promised economic reform, public accountability, and continued Western alignment. “The…

Bucharest Mayor Nicusor Dan won Romania’s presidential runoff with 54.09% of the vote, defeating far-right candidate George Simion, who secured 45.91%. Voter turnout was 64.72%, according to the Romanian Permanent Electoral…

Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced his resignation after his government-backed candidate failed to advance in the presidential election, which saw far-right leader George Simion win the first round with…

Romania’s presidential race is headed to a runoff after far-right candidate George Simion led the first round with about 40% of the vote, according to early results from the Permanent Electoral Authority. With over 97% of ballots counted,…

Romania’s Constitutional Court has upheld a ban preventing far-right presidential candidate Calin Georgescu from running in the May elections, sparking protests in Bucharest. Georgescu, accused of being pro-Russian, was previously…

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis has resigned amid mounting pressure from opposition parties, stepping down before a scheduled parliamentary vote on his removal. Iohannis, who has been in office since 2014, announced he would leave…

Romania's new coalition government, led by Social Democratic Party (PSD) leader Marcel Ciolacu, has secured a parliamentary vote of confidence following the December 1 elections. The pro-European government received 240 votes in favor,…

Romania and Bulgaria have been accepted as full members of the Schengen area following a vote by EU Interior Ministers, led by Hungary's EU Presidency. The decision, effective January 1, 2025, lifts land border controls with the two…