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
Romania`s first female, Muslim PM rejected
Romania`s president sparked fresh political turmoil Tuesday after blocking a proposal by the leftist party that won elections this month to appoint the EU country`s first female and first Muslim prime minister.
Dec 27, 2016, 22:22 PM IST
Romanian president rejects Left's PM candidate
Romania's president today rejected the left-wing Social Democrats' candidate for prime minister, Sevil Shhaideh, who would have been the EU's country first female and Muslim premier.
Dec 27, 2016, 21:06 PM IST
Romania President insists won`t appoint convicted PM Victor Ponta
The new government will be sworn in at the earliest on December 19.
Dec 13, 2016, 21:08 PM IST
Amid concerns over corruption, Romanians begin vote for re-election in bicameral Parliament
Romania's biggest party, the Social Democratic Party, is expected to come first and will likely try to form a majority with smaller parties.
Dec 11, 2016, 17:39 PM IST
Bulgaria launches long-delayed gas link to Romania
Bulgaria and Romania launched on Friday a long-delayed interconnector to link their gas transmission networks and diversify resources during possible cuts of Russian gas deliveries via Ukraine.
Nov 11, 2016, 19:50 PM IST
Indo-Canadian siblings to spend night in Dracula's castle
Indo-Canadian siblings, Tami and Robin Varma are set to spend a night at the infamous Bran Castle in Transylvania, Romania where Vlad the Impaler, the brutal prince who likely inspired Bram Stoker`s Dracula novel is believed to have stayed.
Nov 01, 2016, 09:43 AM IST
5.3 magnitude quake rattles Romania, no injuries
Romania is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in Europe, with its Vrancea region lying at the intersection of three tectonic plates.
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
Romanian caught in Mumbai for ATM fraud being taken to Kerala
The gang had placed an electronic equipment in a SBI kiosk, which enabled them to get the details of card holders who withdrew money from the ATM.
Aug 11, 2016, 11:56 AM IST
Some 38 of 84 killed in Nice truck attack were foreigners: Ministry
Some 38 of the 84 people killed on the seafront in Nice by a truck-driving man as they celebrated Bastille Day on July 14 were foreigners, the French foreign ministry said on Tuesday.
Jul 20, 2016, 09:46 AM IST
Euro 2016: France beat Romania 2-1 in opening match of the tournament
Dimitri Payet struck a sublime late winner to earn hosts France a 2-1 victory over Group A rivals Romania in the opening match of the European Championship, but more violence broke out between rival fans in Marseille.
Jun 11, 2016, 01:12 AM IST
Putin vows Russian retaliation over US missile shield in Europe
Some elements of the US missile shield, which Putin said was a direct threat to Russia's security, are being installed in Poland, and some in Romania.
May 28, 2016, 03:27 AM IST
US missile shield in Romania threat to Russia: Kremlin
Activation of a U.S.-backed missile shield in Romania constitutes a threat to Russia`s national security, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday.
May 12, 2016, 16:08 PM IST
US heralds Romania missile defence system as step forward
The missile interceptor station in Deveselu, southern Romania, will help defend NATO members against the threat of short and medium-range ballistic missiles.
May 12, 2016, 14:02 PM IST
US sends F-22 fighters to Romania
Two F-22 Raptor fighters of the US Air Force arrived on Monday at an air base near the Black Sea port of Constanta in southeast Romania.
Apr 26, 2016, 04:05 AM IST
Spain held in Romania on record night for Iker Casillas
Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas equalled the record of most international caps for a European player on Sunday as two-time defending European champions Spain drew 0-0 against Romania in Cluj.
Mar 28, 2016, 03:58 AM IST
Spain probes coach crash that killed 13 foreign students
Spanish investigators were on Monday looking for what caused a weekend coach crash that killed 13 foreign students, all young women and most of them from Italy.
Mar 22, 2016, 03:00 AM IST
Pope Francis gives shelter to homeless Romanian lady
In a warm gesture, Pope Francis has offered to house a homeless Romanian woman who delivered a girl in front of St Peter`s Square.
Jan 21, 2016, 11:43 AM IST
See in pic: 'Raaz 4' shooting diaries in Romania!
Fourth in the series of super hit franchise 'Raaz', 'Raaz 4' has started with it's shooting schedule.
Jan 19, 2016, 15:47 PM IST
