Amid escalating tensions and concerns over Russia’s threats to Romania’s sovereignty and national identity, Romania has embarked on a monumental endeavor: the construction of what is slated to become the largest NATO military base in Europe. Surpassing even Germany’s Ramstein base in scale, the expansion of the existing Romanian 57th Air Base at Mihail Kogălniceanu is underway,... 

Former presidential adviser Iulian Fota vehemently criticized recent statements made by Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, which ignited a firestorm of controversy surrounding Romania’s national identity and sovereignty. Medvedev’s assertion that “Romanians are not a nation, but a way of life” on his VK page as reported by Tass, sparked outrage... 

In the hallowed halls of the European Parliament, a seismic decision reverberated through the chambers, sending shockwaves across diplomatic corridors. Lawmakers, with unwavering resolve, endorsed a non-binding resolution that demanded justice be served, a demand that echoed the cries of a nation for the return of its long-lost gold reserves. The genesis of this saga can be traced back to the tumultuous... 

The announcement made by Romanian President Klaus Iohannis on Tuesday, March 12, at the Cotroceni Palace has stirred up discussions across Central Europe and even Turkey regarding his candidacy for the leadership of NATO as a replacement for current leader Jens Stoltenberg. With a sense of responsibility, President Iohannis declared his candidacy on behalf of Romania, citing the country’s performance... 

Opponents argue that conservatives are aligning with the far right, casting their support behind Ursula von der Leyen for an additional five-year term leading the EU’s executive. As battalions of suited European People’s Party (EPP) members converge in Bucharest, preparing to endorse von der Leyen as the face of their EU election campaign, their demeanor mirrors that of a confident prize-fighter... 

In the upcoming March plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, a pivotal historical grievance will take center stage — the restitution of Romania’s national treasure, which was unlawfully seized by Russia over a century ago. MEP Eugen Tomac (PMP) has spearheaded an impactful move by introducing a draft resolution titled “Return of the national treasure of Romania, illegally... 

Grain traders imported 1 million tons of Ukrainian wheat into Romania this season, making Romania the second-largest export market for Ukrainian wheat after Spain (3.3 million tons), Romanian business portal Economica.net reported, citing data from the Ukrainian customs authorities. In the market year that started on July 1 last year, Ukrainian wheat exports fell by 4 percent compared to the previous... 

Romanian anti-corruption prosecutors seek parliamentary and presidential approval for a criminal investigation into former Prime Minister Florin Citu and two ex-ministers over alleged abuse of office related to COVID-19 vaccine purchases. The investigation focuses on the purchase of excess Pfizer and Moderna doses during January-May 2021, buying an excess of 90 million doses of vaccines while Romania... 

During her speech to the Romanian parliament last week, Senator Diana Lovanovici accused the West of using “geological weapons” to cause a devastating earthquake in Turkey. “It is very clear to me that at this point, things at the international level have gotten out of hand, the fools are playing as God, and they think they have won the game,” the senator said. “Cause of these demented and... 

Romanian Member of European Parliament Cristian Terhes lambasted Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over his authoritarian response to the Freedom Convoy, calling him a “tyrant” and a “dictator.” During an EU press conference in Strasbourg last week, Terhes denounced Trudeau for his declaration of martial in Canada to crush the protesters who’ve been occupying Ottawa for weeks. “The... 

Romanian Chief of Defense Staff General Gheorghita Vlad has advocated for the training of ordinary citizens for potential conflict with Russia, warning that such a war could erupt “in the immediate future.” The general expressed concerns about the Russian Federation’s impact on the world order, predicting that Russian President Vladimir Putin might not stop at victory in Ukraine... 

The leader of Romania’s right-wing nationalist party, Claudiu Tarziu, made a controversial proposal in a speech delivered in Iasi on Friday, suggesting that Romania should abandon its NATO membership and collaborate with Russia to partition Ukraine. Tarziu asserted that Romania’s true sovereignty could only be achieved by reclaiming its historical borders, even if it meant sacrificing... 

A World Bank report revealed that Romania has lost no less than 20 percent of its labor force to emigration over the past 10-15 years. Its “Systematic Country Diagnostic” report showed that Romania’s working-age population is shrinking, largely due to emigration and low labor market participation, which reduces labor supply and therefore potential economic growth. The country’s population... 

Romania is planning to build a massive electricity link to sell its green energy to the West, including Hungary, with the cost of the high-voltage lines expected to run into the billions. According to the Financial Post, Romanian Energy Minister Sebastian Burduja said in an interview in Bucharest that the Balkan country’s electricity production will be boosted by 10,000 megawatts of renewable energy... 

The chilling account given by a 30-year-old woman, whom we’ll call Evie, unveils a harrowing ordeal of sexual violence allegedly perpetrated by Andrew Tate, a controversial social media personality and self-proclaimed guru. Evie recounts a disturbing incident where consensual sex turned into a violent assault, leaving her unconscious and disoriented. Evie’s description of the event, if...