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Russian drone injures 2 in Romania, sparking outcry by EU and NATO members

Fri, 29 May 2026 07:58:32 +0000

European Commission head says Russia 'crossed yet another line,' as allies worry about Kremlin's war with Ukraine spilling over borders

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Romanians stabbed Iranian journalist in London at behest of Tehran, UK court told

Mon, 18 May 2026 16:56:43 +0000

Prosecutor says team of 3 targeted Pouria Zeraati, of opposition Iran International agency, in March 2024, causing him serious injury; Tehran denies involvement

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Elbit opens new drone production plant in Romania to expand presence in Europe

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:50:30 +0000

Defense giant's seventh facility in country will produce and maintain advanced unmanned aircraft systems and serve as a hub to expand Europe sales

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Romanian secret police trailed a Jewish photographer in the ’80s. Those files are now a film

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:07:21 +0000

Edward Serotta only recently discovered he'd been surveilled while traveling the communist country. Acclaimed director Radu Jude has turned the findings into a short documentary

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Israel to send special flights to Romania for stranded pilgrims who traveled to Uman

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 07:06:38 +0000

Hundreds stuck in Tulcea after trip to Ukraine due to foreign carrier flight cancellations; El Al says decision taken after discussions between Shas head, Regev, Smotrich

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After a contentious election, Romania’s few Jews remain on guard against antisemitism

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 22:53:35 +0000

While Jewish communities in Western Europe are on edge due to the Gaza War, their Romanian counterparts worry over a rising far-right fueled in part by lack of Holocaust awareness

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Romania, on edge over Russia, to buy Israeli anti-aircraft system for $2.3 billion

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 17:10:57 +0000

NATO member state signs 7-year framework agreement with Iron Dome maker Rafael for six short-range air defense systems

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Jewish Romanian lawmaker slams president for opposing antisemitism bill

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 20:10:36 +0000

Silviu Vexler returns national order of merit after Nicusor Dan challenges bill outlawing celebration of fascist leaders at Romania's high court

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Far-right figure tops Romania presidential rerun, to face pro-EU candidate in runoff

Mon, 05 May 2025 06:35:51 +0000

Nationalist AUR party's George Simion, who often dons MAGA hat, comes in first, with Bucharest Mayor Nicusor Dan narrowly taking distant second, after previous vote annulled

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Greek top court frees Israeli mining magnate Beny Steinmetz, overturning extradition

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 13:35:29 +0000

Judges accept businessman's appeal against being sent to Romania, where he is wanted to serve out five-year sentence for real estate fraud

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‘A deeply meaningful moment,’ it ‘fills our hearts with hope’: World hails hostage release

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 21:17:16 +0000

From Starmer to Zelensky, Thailand to the EU, leaders laud the return of the captives and urge full implementation of nascent truce

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Romania’s top court voids first-round presidential vote won by far-right candidate

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 22:34:36 +0000

Ruling comes after pro-EU president declassified intel on alleged Russian campaign to help Calin Georgescu win; reformist challenger in runoff slams 'illegal, immoral' decision

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Far-right politician who praised Nazi collaborators shocks with top finish in Romanian presidential election

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 04:20:32 +0000

Calin Georgescu will face liberal reformer Elena Lasconi in next week’s runoff; will be country's first vote in decades in which centrist party not an option

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Over 200 Gazans, both patients and caregivers, evacuated via Israel for medical care

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:35:19 +0000

WHO works with COGAT to transport Gazans to Ramon Airport near Eilat for treatment in UAE and Romania, in largest such operation in months

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Israeli mining magnate Beny Steinmetz held in Greece on Romanian arrest warrant

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 13:03:34 +0000

Businessman detained hours after arriving on private aircraft at Athens International Airport; Romania has convicted him in absentia for real estate fraud

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