Romania

KLM flight bound for Tel Aviv diverted to Bucharest after bomb threat onboard

The bomb threat is the latest in a wave of at least 27 European passenger planes that were forced to land following a series of threats.

A KLM aircraft is being refuelled for a subsequent flight at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in Schiphol, Netherlands, April 15, 2026.
A KLM aircraft is being refuelled for a subsequent flight at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in Schiphol, Netherlands, April 15, 2026.

KLM flight bound for Tel Aviv diverted to Bucharest after bomb threat onboard

Romanian President Nicusor Dan during a press conference at the B9 summit in Romanian capital Bucharest, May 13, 2026.

Romanian intelligence identifies Russian sabotage network thought to have caused industrial fire

Yonatan Urich is seen following a hearing on journalist Omri Assenheim’s refusal to provide police with materials from a program he broadcast about Eli Feldstein, after the District Court ruled that journalistic privilege does not apply, at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, March 30, 2026.

Einhorn's consulting firm paid Urich over NIS 1 million for work with foreign countries - report


Two killed in Bucharest after explosion at apartment block

The blast broke windows at a nearby high school, injuring 12 other people. It also completely collapsed two floors and affected others below, local media said.

Firefighters operate at the site of an explosion at an apartment block, in Bucharest, Romania, October 17, 2025.

Romania aims to buy Abrams tanks in $7 bln deal

Romania, which shares a 650-km (400 mile) border with Ukraine, is host to a US ballistic missile defense system and a permanent NATO alliance battle group.

Polish Abrams tank fires as Polish forces with NATO soldiers hold 'Iron Defender' military exercises, at a military range in Wierzbiny near Orzysz, Poland, September17, 2025

AnimaWings to launch Tel Aviv–Bucharest flights from October 5

The Romanian airline will operate three weekly flights to Bucharest out of Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv.

An AnigmaWings aircraft

‘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.