Romania

Bulgaria boosts border security after drone explodes near gas pipeline

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said the drone was not detected in either Bulgarian or Romanian airspace before the incident.

An illustrative map of the Balkans, including Bulgaria.
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia February 9, 2026.

Putin may test NATO alliance with limited attack in coming years, US intelligence assesses- report

Russia's President Vladimir Putin takes part in a ceremony to present Gold Star medals to service members, who were involved in the country's military campaign in Ukraine and awarded the title of Hero of Russia, in Moscow, Russia, December 17, 2025.

Putin embraces the dark corners of Russia’s history – opinion

Bears in Romania.

The other Romania: The villages, people, and roads waiting around the corner


‘More visible and credible,’ NATO debuts eastern sentry after Russian drone incursions

In response to the Russian incursion, NATO launched Operation Eastern Sentry, a framework that allows commanders to move fighters, sensors, and ground-based air defenses.

 Norway's Air Force F-16 fighters (R) and Italy's Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon fighters patrol over the Baltics during a NATO air policing mission from Zokniai air base near Siauliai, Lithuania, May 20, 2015.

Metal detectorist discovers an 3,400-year-old treasure in Romania

121 Bronze Age gold artifacts from Cluj County include unique ring design with no known parallels in Romanian archaeological record.

Illustration of a metal detectorist.

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

Romanian Jews discuss antisemitism and anti-Zionism after the October 7 Massacre and the Israel-Hamas War.

The synagogue in Sighisoara, Romania, serves a town that no longer has any Jews.

6 European cities Israelis don’t know – and their prices will surprise you

From Timișoara to Bitola – Europe’s cheapest family spots revealed. Hotels from NIS 122 a night and free attractions make these hidden gems perfect for budget-friendly vacations.

Timișoara, Romania

Romania to become first European country to procure Israel's Iron Dome

Romania is set to sign the procurement agreement this coming fall. “These are defensive missile batteries that we don’t have and we need them,” Romanian Defense Minister Mosteanu said.

 The Iron Dome air defense missile systems is seen during operational trials conducted following the conclusion Operation Shield and Arrow on May 14, 2023

Israel crushes Romania by 51 to reach U20 EuroBasket quarterfinals

Avrahami’s squad sets national records for scoring and margin of victory in commanding triumph; Italy or Iceland up next

 ARIEL SELA (with ball) and Israel won their fourth straight game at the Under-20 EuroBasket by beating Romania 119-68 in the last-16 on Wednesday in Crete.

Romanian Jewish representative criticizes president for challenging hate speech bill

Romania had one of Europe's most violent antisemitic movements of the 1930s, the Iron Guard, known for political assassinations and pogroms.

 A member of Romania's Jewish community lays a wreath during ceremonies at a Holocaust memorial in Bucharest October 8, 2014. Romania is commemorating the Holocaust in a move to come to terms with its past and recognise the murder of thousands of Jews at Romanian hands during World War Two.

Rafael to sell interceptors to Romania in deal worth $2.2 billion

The SPYDER system from Rafael is heading toward a €1.9 billion deal in Romania, after the Israeli company surpassed competitors from Germany and France.

 The SPYDER system

Israel, don't let democracy die: Beware the populist tide in Europe - opinion

After a populist with ties to organized crime won the Polish elections, does Israel face a similar threat?

  Polish presidential candidate Karol Nawrocki, backed by the main opposition Law and Justice (PiS) party, gestures next to his wife Marta Nawrocka, his sons Antoni and Daniel and daughter Katarzyna, as they react to the exit polls of the second round of the presidential election, in Warsaw, Poland.

Romanian right-wing candidate who downplayed Holocaust loses presidential election

In Romania, which is home to around 12,000 Jews, the lead-up to the election saw a resurgence in symbolism associated with the Iron Guard, a Romanian antisemitic militant movement during the 1930s.

 George Simion, left, during the live electoral debate with Pro-European independent presidential candidate and Bucharest Mayor Nicusor Dan in Bucharest, Romania, on May 8, 2025.