Romania

07:15

Romania Russian Sabotage

Romania says Russian-linked sabotage network behind fire at defence facility

Romanian authorities say they have uncovered a sabotage network allegedly coordinated from Russia and linked to a fire near a defence manufacturing site in the central city of Brasov, underscoring growing concerns about hybrid threats targeting military infrastructure across Europe.

15:21

Russia-Ukraine war

Romania searches for missing sailors after Black Sea ship incident

Romanian authorities are searching for missing crew members following an incident involving a ship in the Black Sea. Romanian President Nicusor Dan attributed the incident to Russian escalation. 

15:07

Black Sea Security

Seven sailors missing after drone strikes hit tankers off Romania

Romanian rescuers resumed their search for seven missing sailors on Friday (16 October) after a drone strike set a chemical tanker ablaze near the country’s Black Sea coast. The attacks have raised fresh security concerns along a vital regional trade route.

17:59

Europe's Far Right

Europe's Far Right is no longer a shock and that may be the bigger story

A decade ago, a far-right party winning a major Western European election would have caused a political shock. Today, such results are increasingly becoming part of Europe’s political landscape.

09:36

Wildfires

EU sends helicopters, firefighters to Serbia to tackle wildfires

The European Union’s Civil Protection Mechanism sent helicopters and firefighters to help Serbia fight a massive wildfire in a nature reserve in the northeast of the country, the head of the European Union mission to Belgrade said.

10:53

Security

Romanian F-18 shoots down drone after airspace breach

A Spanish F-18 fighter jet pilot on a NATO air policing mission shot down a drone illegally breaching Romanian national airspace, the fourth unmanned aircraft the country has shot down this year, Romania's Defence Ministry said on Sunday.

10:08

Morning Brief

Morning Brief - 13 August 2026

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 13th of August, covering the latest developments.

11:05

Black Sea drones

Romania destroys two drifting drones near Black Sea gas project

Romanian military divers have destroyed two Gerbera-type drones found drifting near the Neptun Deep offshore gas development in the country’s Black Sea exclusive economic zone.

08:52

Russia-Ukraine war

Ukrainian drone blast in Bulgaria not a deliberate attack

Bulgaria’s defence chief said on Sunday (9 August) there was no evidence that a drone, which entered the country’s airspace, was deliberately targeting Bulgaria.

13:21

Severe weather

Heatwave and drought strain Southeast Europe’s nuclear power

Extreme heat and historically low river levels are forcing nuclear power plants across Southeast Europe to reduce production, increasing pressure on already stretched electricity supplies and prompting governments to call for lower consumption.

15:27

Heatwave

Romania reroutes Danube water to nuclear reactor as Hungary reduces usage to avoid complete shutdown

Romania blasted a rock outcrop to redirect cooling water from the drought-hit Danube River to its only operating nuclear reactor. The unprecedented measure highlights the growing impact of drought and the region's worsening energy crisis.

16:46

European security

Romania shoots down third Russian drone, as president calls breaches 'intolerable'

A Romanian F-16 fighter jet pilot shot down a Russian drone over the Black Sea, the defence ministry said on Sunday. It was the latest in a series of airspace breaches by Russia that Romanian President Nicușor Dan called “inadmissible and intolerable.”

13:16

Romania

Romania shoots down second drone breaching its airspace, defence ministry says

Romania said on Saturday that it had shot down a second drone after it entered the country's airspace in as many days.

09:43

Tate brothers

Influencer Tate brothers arrested in U.S. as UK seeks extradition over rape, trafficking charges

Controversial influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested in the United States on Saturday after British prosecutors filed fresh rape, trafficking and sexual assault charges against the brothers and requested their extradition to the UK. 

19:42

Annual Meeting

Baku hosts Black Sea Development Bank's annual meeting

Regional economic cooperation took centre stage in Baku as the 28th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Black Sea Trade and Development Bank was held alongside a Business Forum. The event brought together government officials, business leaders and experts from across the region.

05:23

Politics

Romania PM-designate Vestea fails confidence vote, deepening political crisis

Romania’s prime minister-designate Adrian Vestea failed to secure parliament’s confidence late on Monday after the far-right opposition withheld support, prolonging a political crisis that could affect the country’s access to European Union funds and weigh on its credit standing.

11:35

Politics

Romanian president nominates new candidate for prime minister

Romania's centrist President Nicușor Dan on Sunday designated Adrian Veștea, a member of the liberal party, as prime minister, after independent candidate Eugen Tomac withdrew. 

13:31

Russia-Romania

Russian drone aimed at Ukraine hits Romanian apartment building, injuring two

NATO member Romania reported on Friday that a Russian drone injured two people in the southeastern city of Galati during an overnight attack on neighbouring Ukraine. The incident marks the first time in the war that a drone has struck a densely populated area in Romania and caused injuries.

10:02

Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief – 29 May 2026

Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 29 May, covering the latest developments you need to know.

15:33

Artefacts

Netherlands hands ancient Coțofenești helmet back to Romania

The 2,500-year-old Golden Helmet of Coțofenești and two ancient gold bracelets have been returned to Romanian authorities after being stolen from a Dutch museum in January last year.

11:55

Expert view

Europe eyes Azerbaijan to strengthen energy security and regional links

Europe is increasing its focus on Azerbaijan as it seeks stable energy supplies and stronger eastern partnerships, Romania’s Foreign Minister Oana-Silvia Țoiu has said.

12:36

Russia Ukraine War

Ukraine War 24-Hour Roundup: Record artillery destruction and massive aerial barrage, at least 16 dead

The past 24 hours of the Russia-Ukraine war have seen a drastic escalation in both aerial bombardment and frontline losses.

16:26

Romania-Moldova ties

Romania begins talks on possible unification with Moldova

Romania has reiterated its openness to discussions on a potential unification with neighbouring Republic of Moldova, following recent remarks by Moldova’s president.

21:25

Green Energy Corridor

Tbilisi hosts ministerial meeting on Green Energy Corridor Project

A ministerial meeting was held in the capital of Georgia, Tbilisi, for the implementation of the Agreement on Strategic Partnership in the Development and Transmission of Green Energy between Azerbaijan, Georgia, Hungary, and Romania.