President Nicusor Dan blamed Russia for the explosive-laden maritime drone in the Black Sea - another indication of the security risks that Romania faces as the war in neighbouring Ukraine continues.

Record low water levels in the River Danube force temporary shutdown of Romania’s last operating nuclear reactor, obliging the country to import more electricity.

Romania’s pro-European parties are failing to compromise over reforms needed to secure EU funds, while political instability and economic struggles are strengthening the challenge from the far right.

Households and businesses advised to consume less electricity during ongoing heatwave, to ease pressure on power grid that has been exacerbated by record-low water levels on the River Danube.

Extreme heat and exceptionally low water levels in rivers force Romania to curb industrial production in order to reduce electricity consumption.

Western city of Oradea again says no to Pride Parade for fourth consecutive year – adding to concerns about backsliding on LGBTQ+ rights in the EU-member country.

Successful hacking of the national cadastre has brought real estate transactions to a halt – and revealed the poor state of cybersecurity in the country’s major institutions.

New exhibition uses original video recordings of Securitate interrogations to reconstruct communist regime’s mechanisms of repression – and counter growing nostalgia for the communist period.

New World Wide Fund for Nature report says strict legal protections are failing to reverse the decline of the famous caviar-producing fish in the Lower Danube region covering Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine.

Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu’s surprise departure adds to political uncertainty – as high-profile corruption scandals pose risk to pro-European government’s credibility.

Prime Minister-designate Adrian Vestea failed to secure MPs’ confidence in a vote, extending the country’s political deadlock into sixth week.

After months of delay and allegations of foreign meddling, Romanian authorities have broadened their probe into ‘manosphere’ influencer Andrew Tate and his brother, Tristan.

Drone incursions have heightened fears that the war in Ukraine is spilling into Romania, exposing vulnerabilities in the NATO member’s air and maritime defences.

PM-Designate Eugen Tomac has only ten days to try to form a government and present it to parliament for approval, which may prove difficult.

A month after the fall of Romania’s coalition government, President Dan has still not named a new prime minister, leaving the country in political limbo.

Authorities are under pressure to act after another Russian drone breaches country's airspace and explodes, injuring two people.

Decision to hire US lobbying firm to boost ties to Trump’s administration prompts questions about the high cost – and whether it is even needed.

Meeting in Romania ahead of the July's NATO summit in Ankara, 14 member countries called for closer coordination on regional security along the alliance's eastern flank to counter the continuing threat from Russia.

Some municipalities are making use of new powers to veto gambling licences, fearing the negative impact of an expanding industry that preys on poverty and dreams of instant wealth.

Ilie Bolojan's pro-European cabinet has been toppled by a successful no-confidence motion, raising concerns about renewed political and economic instability.