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