Massive explosion at Romania's gas station, capital Bucharest shaken
There has been a huge explosion in Bucharest, the capital of Romania. Due to this one person died and about 57 people are reported to be injured.
Aug 27, 2023, 17:40 PM IST
Russia-Ukraine war: Ninth flight carrying 218 stranded Indians departs from Bucharest
Earlier late on Monday night, another flight from Bucharest with 182 Indian nationals departed for Mumbai.
Mar 01, 2022, 08:23 AM IST
Romanians stage anti-corruption protests to denounce left-wing government
More than 10,000 people on Monday braved biting cold to stage protests across Romania to denounce the left-wing government for backtracking on efforts to fight corruption.
Dec 11, 2017, 06:36 AM IST
Romania to kill bears, wolves after rise in attacks on humans
Romania on Monday said it would kill or relocate 140 bears and 97 wolves following a rise in the number of attacks on humans, sparking outrage from animal rights groups.
Sep 04, 2017, 17:58 PM IST
Thousands of Romanians form EU flag at anti-government rally
Transparency International ranks Romania among the EU’s most corrupt states and Brussels keeps its justice system under special monitoring.
Thousands continue protests against government in Romania
The cabinet of Prime Minister Sorin Grindeanu enraged voters when it quietly approved an emergency decree that would have decriminalized several graft offenses.
Feb 13, 2017, 08:45 AM IST
Romania protests keep pressure on govt 'thieves'
Romanians braced for a sixth day of protests on Sunday, seeking to maintain pressure on the government despite its climbdown over contentious corruption legislation that sparked the biggest protests since 1989.
Feb 05, 2017, 16:57 PM IST
European Union voices 'great concern' over Romania corruption
The European Union voiced concern on Wednesday at events in Romania, warning it must not backtrack on the fight against corruption after thousands protested in Bucharest against a government emergency decree slashing penalties for abuses.
Feb 01, 2017, 18:44 PM IST
Earthquake rattles Bucharest
An earthquake hit eastern Romania early today, shaking the capital Bucharest, seismologists said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
Dec 28, 2016, 07:04 AM IST
2,000 protest in Romania over minister's immunity
The protesters briefly blocked traffic late Thursday in front of the upper house of parliament, waving placards bearing slogans such as "Corruption kills" and "Shame on You".
Sep 23, 2016, 08:25 AM IST
Romania President Klaus Iohannis meets with protesters as fire toll mounts
Thousands of Romanians have taken to the streets since the deadly blaze at the Colectiv nightclub.
Nov 09, 2015, 10:57 AM IST
Death toll from Romania nightclub fire soars to 43
Romanian media criticised the authorities for failing to transfer some of the wounded to hospitals abroad in time.
Nov 08, 2015, 17:58 PM IST
Toll rises to 30 in Bucharest club fire
Death toll of the nightclub fire late Friday in downtown Bucharest rose from 27 to 30 people on Sunday
Nov 02, 2015, 07:12 AM IST
Bucharest club blaze kills 27, scores injured
Hospital sources said the death toll could rise as at least 25 people were in critical condition.
Oct 31, 2015, 19:51 PM IST
26 dead in club explosion in Romania's Bucharest
An explosion on a bandstage at a Bucharest nightclub has left 26 people dead and 145 hospitalised with injuries, Romania's Interior Minister said.
Oct 31, 2015, 10:25 AM IST
Romania's ruling party approves election of Liviu Dragneaas as new chief
Romania's Social Democrat Party unanimously validated the election of Liviu Dragnea as the main ruling party's chairman in a congress.
Oct 19, 2015, 04:37 AM IST
Bitcoin catches on in tech-savvy Romania
In a well-lit office with red window frames in downtown Bucharest, Romania`s first bitcoin ATM attracts many who until it opened in May had to buy or sell the digital currency face-to-face or through wire transfers.
Jul 28, 2014, 20:47 PM IST
