Romania

Tens of thousands of Romanians protest against annulled presidential race

Romania was plunged into turmoil after Călin Georgescu, a far-right populist, won, only for allegations of electoral violations and Russian interference to emerge.

Borders open: Bulgaria and Romania celebrate joining Schengen Area

Bulgaria and Romania officially became part of the Schengen Area on 1 January, ending land border checks with neighbouring EU countries.

Romania and Bulgaria become fully fledged members of the Schengen area as land border checks lifted

Residents from Romania and Bulgaria can now travel freely in the Schengen area.

Romania's new government approves new economic plan aimed at slashing deficit, state spending

Romania’s new coalition government approves a new economic plan aimed at keeping government budget deficits under control for the upcoming 2025 fiscal year.

Romania and Bulgaria to join Schengen Area on New Year's Day

The EU voted on 12 December to lift internal land border controls with Romania and Bulgaria, allowing them to join the Schengen Area in the New Year.

Romania’s holiday feasts leave over 1,500 seeking emergency care

Romania saw a spike in emergency calls over Christmas due to overeating, with nutritionists warning of the health risks of indulgence.

Santa's parade brings joy and sweets to Romania

In Livezile, Romania, participants in Santa's parade share sweets and joy with children from neighbouring villages.

Romania forms a new pro-European coalition government amid ongoing political crisis

Romania’s new government headed by Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu of the leftist Social Democratic Party took the oath on Monday. The new pro-Europe government has been tasked with providing stability..

Romanian president nominates incumbent PM to lead new pro-European government

Romanian president nominates incumbent premier to lead a new pro-European coalition government

Romania's ice hotel shapes up early with musical-themed rooms

With favourable weather conditions, construction has begun earlier than usual, ensuring the hotel will be ready to host guests at one of Europe’s most unique winter destinations.

Romania’s Schengen accession set to strengthen ties with Hungary

The European Commission declared Romania ready to join the Schengen area in 2011, but faced opposition from several countries. Austria, the last holdout, lifted its veto during a meeting in Budapest..

TikTok disinformation falsely accuses von der Leyen of cancelling Romania’s presidential run-off

Euronews' verification team has detected pro-Georgescu TikTok accounts falsely pinning responsibility for the cancelled second round of voting on the EU Commission chief.

Christmas carols with a twist from Romania

On Sunday, carolers from all over Romania gathered in the city of Galati for a traditional folk festival.

Romania's Călin Georgescu pictured with former mercenary investigated for inciting illegal gathering

Former Romanian presidential candidate Călin Georgescu is facing a scandal after photos emerged of him with Horațiu Potra, a private military contractor being investigated on weapons and ammunition..

Romania and Bulgaria are granted full Schengen membership, with one caveat

Romania and Bulgaria will become full-time members of the Schengen Area as of 1 January 2025, completing a process that dates back to 2011, when the European Commission declared both countries ready to..

Romania's pro-EU parties clinch deal to form coalition government

The parties have agreed to potentially endorse a single candidate in new presidential elections after the first round was annulled last week.

Brussels avoids comment on Romania's cancelled election after shock judicial ruling

The shock ruling by Romania's Constitutional Court has been harshly criticised by the two candidates who made it to the second round, but not by the European Commission, which is avoiding comment on..

Romania's far-right Georgescu denounces cancelled vote outside closed polling station

Standing outside a closed polling station on Sunday, Georgescu claimed the Consitutional Court was "cancelling democracy" by anulling the first round of the presidential vote.

Georgescu slams Romania's top court after annulment of presidential election result

Independent far-right presidential candidate Călin Georgescu has slammed Romania’s top court after they decided on Friday to annul the results of the first round of the presidential vote and..

EU demands 'urgent' answers from TikTok about possible foreign interference in Romanian election

A series of declassified documents suggest TikTok was exploited by a "state actor" to influence the outcome of Romania's presidential election.

Thousands of Romanians stage pro-Europe rally days ahead of presidential runoff

Thousands of Romanians gathered in a popular square in the capital Bucharest to stage a pro-Europe rally. It comes just a few days before the second round of the country’s presidential election, as..

Declassified Romanian intelligence suggests 'state actor' behind Georgescu's campaign

Five secret reports from different Romanian institutions and agencies have been made public by the country's president upon their request.

Romania comes to terms with new political reality despite victory of pro-European forces

The leftist Social Democrat party is set to win Romania's parliamentary elections, with far-right populists making significant gains.

Romanian parliamentary elections: Pro-EU win masks far-right surge fuelled by Schengen delay

Romania will join the Schengen Area in January 2025 after a 13-year wait. Pro-European parties won Romania’s recent elections, but far-right groups gained a 30% share of the vote, partly due to..

Pro-Western parties come out on top despite far-right gains in Romania election

Pro-Western parties in Romania will likely seek to form a coalition following Sunday's parliamentary election, but a surge of support for far-right nationalists looms over the upcoming presidential..