Romania

Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central, Eastern, and Southeast Europe. It borders Ukraine to the north and east, Hungary to the west, Serbia to the southwest, Bulgaria to the south, Moldova to the east, and the Black Sea to the southeast. It has a mainly continental climate, and an area of 238,397 km2 (92,046 sq mi) with a population of 19 million people (2023). Romania is the twelfth-largest country in Europe and the sixth-most populous member state of the European Union. Its capital and largest city is Bucharest, followed by Cluj-Napoca, Iași, Timișoara, Constanța, Craiova, Brașov, and Galați.
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Some of the key events about Romania

  • 1241
    Mongol invasion devastated large parts of the country
  • 1526
    Ottoman Empire conquered and occupied much of Romania
  • 1784
    Peasant revolt in Transylvania was violently suppressed
  • 1859
    The first union of the Romanian Principalities occurred, forming the basis of modern Romania
  • 1877
    Romania gained independence from the Ottoman Empire following the Russo-Turkish War
  • 1918
    The Great Union of Romania was achieved, uniting Transylvania, Bessarabia, and Bukovina with the Romanian Kingdom
  • 1940
    Romania ceded territory to the Soviet Union, Hungary, and Bulgaria under foreign pressure
  • 1941
    Pogrom in Iași resulted in the deaths of thousands of Jews
  • 1944
    Soviet occupation of Romania began
  • 1947
    Communist regime was forcibly installed, abolishing the monarchy
  • 1952
    Severe economic crisis and famine struck the country
  • 1955
    Romania joined the United Nations, gaining international recognition
  • 1968
    Romania refused to participate in the Warsaw Pact invasion of Czechoslovakia, asserting its independence from Soviet control
  • 1977
    Powerful earthquake in Bucharest killed over 1,500 people
  • 1989
    The Romanian Revolution led to the fall of the communist regime and the transition to democracy
  • 1989
    Violent revolution overthrew the communist regime, resulting in over 1,000 deaths
  • 2004
    Romania joined NATO, enhancing its security and international alliances
  • 2007
    Romania became a member of the European Union, integrating into the European community
  • 2009
    The Roșia Montană mining landscape was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List
  • 2019
    The city of Timișoara was designated as the European Capital of Culture for 2023

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Romanian election gets canceled just days before final round

Romanian election gets canceled just days before final round

December 6 2024 , 04:26 PM  •  569 views
Romanian election results canceled after discovery of social media manipulation

Romanian election results canceled after discovery of social media manipulation

December 6 2024 , 01:27 PM  •  638 views
Romania's election surprise could reshape eastern Europe's power balance

Romania's election surprise could reshape eastern Europe's power balance

December 6 2024 , 09:17 AM  •  2411 views
Romanian election shocker: Will Black Sea region see big political changes?

Romanian election shocker: Will Black Sea region see big political changes?

December 6 2024 , 09:10 AM  •  842 views
TikTok faces EU order over mysterious Romanian election data surge

TikTok faces EU order over mysterious Romanian election data surge

December 5 2024 , 07:35 PM  •  784 views
Romanian election shock: US warns about foreign meddling as pro-Putin candidate leads

Romanian election shock: US warns about foreign meddling as pro-Putin candidate leads

December 5 2024 , 06:46 PM  •  2135 views
Romanian elections: Mystery candidate shakes political system using TikTok

Romanian elections: Mystery candidate shakes political system using TikTok

December 5 2024 , 03:15 PM  •  1271 views
Romanian politics shocked: TikTok-powered candidate heads to presidential runoff

Romanian politics shocked: TikTok-powered candidate heads to presidential runoff

December 5 2024 , 03:11 PM  •  1342 views
Secret documents show how TikTok helped far-right rise in Romanian election

Secret documents show how TikTok helped far-right rise in Romanian election

December 5 2024 , 08:03 AM  •  3255 views
Romanian security reveals hidden force behind unexpected election results

Romanian security reveals hidden force behind unexpected election results

December 4 2024 , 09:28 PM  •  966 views
Italian and Hungarian leaders talk about peace deals and EU growth in Rome

Italian and Hungarian leaders talk about peace deals and EU growth in Rome

December 4 2024 , 06:45 PM  •  662 views
Romanian outsider's rise shakes up final presidential vote this weekend

Romanian outsider's rise shakes up final presidential vote this weekend

December 4 2024 , 03:30 PM  •  1462 views
Romanian court confirms surprising presidential election results after recount

Romanian court confirms surprising presidential election results after recount

December 2 2024 , 06:30 PM  •  926 views
Romanian election puzzle: Pro-eu parties lead while far-right gains ground

Romanian election puzzle: Pro-eu parties lead while far-right gains ground

December 2 2024 , 01:41 PM  •  3411 views
Romanian election shows unexpected shift in political power balance

Romanian election shows unexpected shift in political power balance

December 2 2024 , 01:39 PM  •  415 views
Romania's political scene shakes up as Social Democrats lead tight race

Romania's political scene shakes up as Social Democrats lead tight race

December 2 2024 , 01:23 PM  •  192 views
Romanian parliament votes: Far-right surge makes coalition talks complex

Romanian parliament votes: Far-right surge makes coalition talks complex

December 2 2024 , 01:13 PM  •  4535 views
Romanian politics shake-up: Far-right surge changes election game

Romanian politics shake-up: Far-right surge changes election game

December 2 2024 , 01:13 PM  •  4461 views
Romania goes to polls as presidential race brings unexpected complications

Romania goes to polls as presidential race brings unexpected complications

December 2 2024 , 01:12 PM  •  124 views
Romanian streets fill with protesters as unexpected presidential vote shocks nation

Romanian streets fill with protesters as unexpected presidential vote shocks nation

November 30 2024 , 05:39 AM  •  5241 views
Romanian parties join forces to stop far-right rise in power struggle

Romanian parties join forces to stop far-right rise in power struggle

Last year Romaniaʼs main political parties made an unexpected move to create pro-EU coalition‚ blocking ultra-nationalist groups from power. The deal came after presidential election troubles and rising far-right influence

Economics, Politics • December 11 2024 , 05:04 PM  •  5944 views
Romanian parties join forces to create unexpected pro-European alliance

Romanian parties join forces to create unexpected pro-European alliance

Pro-European parties in Romania put aside differences to form new government. Traditional opponents unite in coalition leaving nationalist groups outside despite their electoral success

Economics, Politics • December 11 2024 , 11:11 AM  •  3770 views
EU plans first-ever penalties against digital attacks from Russia and others

EU plans first-ever penalties against digital attacks from Russia and others

European Union prepares to hit back at cyber-attacks and election meddling with new sanctions package. Brussels aims to punish 19 targets from various countries for undermining EU stability

Politics • December 10 2024 , 09:31 PM  •  922 views
Austria changes mind about letting Romania and Bulgaria into border-free zone

Austria changes mind about letting Romania and Bulgaria into border-free zone

Austrian officials dropped their block on Romania and Bulgaria joining the Schengen area fully. The decision comes after seeing big drops in illegal border-crossing numbers between Hungary and Austria

Society, Politics • December 9 2024 , 08:26 PM  •  695 views
Romanian rescue team finds freezing Ukrainian with tiny kitten in mountain ravine

Romanian rescue team finds freezing Ukrainian with tiny kitten in mountain ravine

A rescue operation in Romanian mountains saved a Ukrainian draft-evader and his pet kitten from deadly cold. The man was found in critical condition after getting stuck in a deep ravine during winter storm

Society, Politics • December 9 2024 , 06:00 PM  •  924 views
Romanian election drama: Court stops vote over foreign influence claims

Romanian election drama: Court stops vote over foreign influence claims

Romanian Constitutional Court stops presidential election just before final round due to alleged outside interference. Two main candidates express worry about democratic values in their country

Society, Politics • December 8 2024 , 03:18 PM  •  3590 views
Romanian election cancelled after suspicious social-media boost of pro-Russian candidate

Romanian election cancelled after suspicious social-media boost of pro-Russian candidate

Romanian top court cancelled presidential election results yesterday due to evidence of foreign interference and campaign fund issues. Investigators searched properties today looking into illegal financing schemes

Society, Politics • December 7 2024 , 02:30 PM  •  1865 views
Romanian police raid properties over shady presidential campaign money

Romanian police raid properties over shady presidential campaign money

Law enforcement searched three locations in Brasov about illegal funding of a presidential campaign. Investigators focus on cyber-fraud and money-laundering connected to **Calin Georgescuʼs** campaign

Politics • December 7 2024 , 01:56 PM  •  1619 views
Chaos in Romania: Court stops presidential race over foreign meddling claims

Chaos in Romania: Court stops presidential race over foreign meddling claims

Romaniaʼs top court canceled ongoing presidential elections due to alleged Russian cyber-attacks and social media influence Last weeks first round winner faces investigation‚ while EU-backed runner-up protests decision.

Society, Politics • December 7 2024 , 01:42 AM  •  3235 views
Breaking: Romania stops presidential vote as cyber-attacks hit election systems

Breaking: Romania stops presidential vote as cyber-attacks hit election systems

Romanian top court stops presidential election process due to cyber-security issues with voting systems. EU-Mercosur trade deal creates huge market while South Korean politics faces new crisis

Society, Politics • December 7 2024 , 12:05 AM  •  780 views
Romanian election gets canceled just days before final round

Romanian election gets canceled just days before final round

Romaniaʼs constitutional court stopped presidential election process two days before final voting round. Decision comes after evidence of social-media manipulation and cyber-attacks linked to Russian influence

Society, Politics • December 6 2024 , 04:26 PM  •  569 views
Romanian election results canceled after discovery of social media manipulation

Romanian election results canceled after discovery of social media manipulation

Romanian highest court stops presidential election process due to uncovered foreign social-media influence campaign. Intelligence shows thousands of fake accounts promoted far-right candidate

Society, Politics • December 6 2024 , 01:27 PM  •  638 views
Romania's election surprise could reshape eastern Europe's power balance

Romania's election surprise could reshape eastern Europe's power balance

A pro-russian candidate wins first round of Romanian presidential vote which might change regional politics. Three EU countries on Ukraineʼs border could form new political alliance with different views on current conflict

Economics, Politics • December 6 2024 , 09:17 AM  •  2411 views
Romanian election shocker: Will Black Sea region see big political changes?

Romanian election shocker: Will Black Sea region see big political changes?

A pro-russian candidate wins first round of Romanian presidential vote changing regional politics. Three EU countries near Ukraine might form an unexpected alliance that could affect military support

Economics, Politics • December 6 2024 , 09:10 AM  •  842 views
TikTok faces EU order over mysterious Romanian election data surge

TikTok faces EU order over mysterious Romanian election data surge

EU officials ordered TikTok to keep Romanian election-related data after finding odd social-media promotion patterns. Security reports show unexpected social media activity supporting specific candidates

Society, Politics • December 5 2024 , 07:35 PM  •  784 views
Romanian election shock: US warns about foreign meddling as pro-Putin candidate leads

Romanian election shock: US warns about foreign meddling as pro-Putin candidate leads

Security documents show massive social-media promotion and cyber-attacks during Romanian presidential election. US expresses worry about foreign interference while TikTok faces EU investigation

Society, Politics • December 5 2024 , 06:46 PM  •  2135 views
Romanian elections: Mystery candidate shakes political system using TikTok

Romanian elections: Mystery candidate shakes political system using TikTok

Unknown candidate with pro-russian views wins first round of Romanian presidential elections using TikTok-based campaign. Constitutional court orders first-ever vote recount as political system faces major shift

Society, Politics • December 5 2024 , 03:15 PM  •  1271 views
Romanian politics shocked: TikTok-powered candidate heads to presidential runoff

Romanian politics shocked: TikTok-powered candidate heads to presidential runoff

Unknown pro-Russian candidate wins first round of Romaniaʼs presidential race using TikTok-focused campaign. Constitutional court orders unprecedented vote recount while far-right parties gain power

Politics • December 5 2024 , 03:11 PM  •  1342 views
Secret documents show how TikTok helped far-right rise in Romanian election

Secret documents show how TikTok helped far-right rise in Romanian election

Romanian officials released hidden papers showing how social-media helped an unexpected candidate reach final election round. Investigation points to foreign influence and platform issues

Society, Politics • December 5 2024 , 08:03 AM  •  3255 views
Romanian security reveals hidden force behind unexpected election results

Romanian security reveals hidden force behind unexpected election results

Romanian officials found proof of large-scale digital interference during presidential elections. Security documents show over 85000 cyber-attacks and social-media manipulation targeting election process

Politics • December 4 2024 , 09:28 PM  •  966 views
Italian and Hungarian leaders talk about peace deals and EU growth in Rome

Italian and Hungarian leaders talk about peace deals and EU growth in Rome

Two key European leaders met in Italyʼs capital to discuss global peace efforts and EU expansion plans. The meeting focused on supporting Ukraine and welcoming new countries into EU programs

Society, Politics • December 4 2024 , 06:45 PM  •  662 views
Romanian outsider's rise shakes up final presidential vote this weekend

Romanian outsider's rise shakes up final presidential vote this weekend

Far-right candidate leads Romanian presidential race after surprising first-round win in late November. Final vote approaches as EU-NATO member state prepares for potential political shift

Society, Politics • December 4 2024 , 03:30 PM  •  1462 views
Romanian court confirms surprising presidential election results after recount

Romanian court confirms surprising presidential election results after recount

Romanian highest court validates first-round presidential election results after thorough ballot verification process. Far-right candidates unexpected success raises questions about electoral integrity

Society, Politics • December 2 2024 , 06:30 PM  •  926 views
Romanian election puzzle: Pro-eu parties lead while far-right gains ground

Romanian election puzzle: Pro-eu parties lead while far-right gains ground

Romanian Social Democrats take first place in parliament vote while far-right groups show unexpected growth. Constitutional Court weighs first-round presidential results amid electoral system check-up

Politics • December 2 2024 , 01:41 PM  •  3411 views
Romanian election shows unexpected shift in political power balance

Romanian election shows unexpected shift in political power balance

Last years Romanian parliament vote brought surprising results with pro-Western parties leading but facing strong competition. Far-right groups gained significant presence in the legislature‚ changing political landscape

Politics • December 2 2024 , 01:39 PM  •  415 views
Romania's political scene shakes up as Social Democrats lead tight race

Romania's political scene shakes up as Social Democrats lead tight race

Romanian Social Democrats take lead in parliamentary vote while far-right groups show unexpected gains. Court-ordered recount and possible election re-run add extra drama to already complex political situation

Economics, Politics • December 2 2024 , 01:23 PM  •  192 views
Romanian parliament votes: Far-right surge makes coalition talks complex

Romanian parliament votes: Far-right surge makes coalition talks complex

Romania prepares for crucial parliament election as polls show unexpected far-right gains. Both chambers face major changes while mainstream parties look to form new coalitions in next weekʼs vote

Economics, Politics • December 2 2024 , 01:13 PM  •  4535 views
Romanian politics shake-up: Far-right surge changes election game

Romanian politics shake-up: Far-right surge changes election game

Romanian parliamentary elections face unexpected shifts after far-right success in presidential vote. Legal challenges and economic issues shape voting landscape as country deals with highest EU poverty rates

Economics, Politics • December 2 2024 , 01:13 PM  •  4461 views
Romania goes to polls as presidential race brings unexpected complications

Romania goes to polls as presidential race brings unexpected complications

Romanian voters choose new parliament right after disputed presidential election round. Overseas citizens started casting votes early while claims of foreign meddling add extra weight to voting

Society, Politics • December 2 2024 , 01:12 PM  •  124 views
Romanian streets fill with protesters as unexpected presidential vote shocks nation

Romanian streets fill with protesters as unexpected presidential vote shocks nation

Anti-fascist protesters gather in Romaniaʼs capital after surprise first-round presidential election results. Political uncertainty grows as country prepares for crucial parliamentary vote this weekend

Society, Politics • November 30 2024 , 05:39 AM  •  5241 views
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