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Romania to Receive 18 Dutch F-16 Jets for NATO Training Hub
The Netherlands has pledged to donate 18 F-16 fighter jets to Romania by the close of 2025 for the symbolic price of just one euro. Romanian Defense Minister Ionuț Moșteanu made the announcement on June 25 at a press conference in The Hague, held...

New music this week: Songs from Chanel, LOBODA, Ronela Hajati and more
Summer is the quiet period for Eurovision fans as we wait for the new season to commence. Thankfully, the music will always continue and a number of Eurovision artists are still producing new songs for us to enjoy. Contrary to the commonly...

In Romania, bus with 60 Ukrainians gets into accident, one person dies, five more injured – media
On Monday, in the village of Nicolae Bălcescu (Bacău County, Romania), a bus carrying 60 Ukrainian citizens, including 21 children, collided with a minibus carrying five people, resulting in one death and several serious injuries, Digi24 reports....

Western Romania: Ophthalmology hospital opens in Alba Iulia after EUR 6 million investment
Private eye care network Dr. Holhoș has opened an ophthalmology hospital in Alba Iulia following a EUR 6 million investment. The hospital, which the company says is the largest of its kind in Transylvania, has four operating rooms and 23 beds....

Romanian president Nicușor Dan meets UK PM Keir Starmer at NATO summit
Romanian president Nicușor Dan met with UK prime minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday morning, June 25, on the sidelines of the NATO summit in The Hague. The meeting brought together Romania’s full official delegation, including presidential...

The best designer wedding shoes of 2025
• This article contains affiliate links that can earn us revenue There really isn’t enough conversation about wedding shoes. Sure, finding ‘the dress’ is a monumental decision, but so is finding shoes that will look and feel good throughout the...
Celebrities Banned from Promoting Online Betting in Romania
Online gambling advertising in Romania faces a decisive overhaul. The National Audiovisual Council (CNA) voted on 26 June to amend its regulatory code, outlawing the use of celebrities, influencers, and public figures in all televised, radio, and...

Karlovy Vary Eastern Promises Winners Include ‘Battalion Records,’ ‘In Vacuo’
The Eastern Promises industry section and film market of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) handed out its awards Tuesday evening. KVIFF Eastern Promises describes its mission as “bridging the gap between talented filmmakers and...

ONE Fight Night 33: Vladimir Kuzmin says fight camp for Stefan Korodi has gone ‘according to plan’
The Russian striking ace, Vladimir Kuzmin, seems satisfied with his preparation ahead of his clash with Stefan Korodi at ONE Fight Night 33 on Friday, July 11. He claimed his training camp has proceeded smoothly despite the challenges of competing...

Romanian legislative makes 2026 Constantin Brâncuși Year
The Romanian Chamber of Deputies adopted a draft law establishing the year 2026 as the "Constantin Brâncuși Year” to celebrate the famous sculptor. The law, initiated by former culture minister and Social Democratic deputy Natalia Intotero, passed...

10 Cheapest Cities for Vacation in Europe
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - European vacations are getting more expensive due to rising prices. Many cities once considered cheap, such as Istanbul, Turkey, are no longer so affordable. Popular tourist cities in Spain, Italy, and Greece are experiencing...

I’m not a Marxist
Trier, on the Moselle River, is one of Germany’s most beautiful cities and probably the oldest, founded by the Romans in 16 BCE as Augusta Treverorum. Nine sites within it are on UNESCO’s World Heritage list, and it contains more significant Roman...

Romania investigates alleged Erasmus fraud at the Polytechnic University of Timișoara
Romania’s national anticorruption agency has sent to trial four staff at the Polytechnic University of Timișoara after an internal review found money was missing from budgets allocated through Erasmus and Erasmus+ mobility projects, and also from...

Romania the Eastern Flank: Together for a stronger eastern flank
A brief look at the latest efforts to strengthened the Eastern Flank of the North Atlantic Alliance Photo: The French Defence Ministry Agenția Media a Armatei, 25.06.2025, 14:05 It has been more than three years since Romania has been hosting one...

Romania Inaugurates Conservative Government After 6 Months of Uncertainty
Ilie Bolojan. X/ @SurseMD June 25, 2025 Hour: 7:49 am On Monday, conservative Ilie Bolojan was sworn in as Romania’s new prime minister after receiving majority support in Parliament, thanks to a government agreement between four pro-European...

'Shakespeare can speak to everybody': How a theater caravan brings the works of the Bard to audiences across Romania
The theater caravan Shakespeare – everywhere, a project of the International Shakespeare Festival in Craiova and the Shakespeare Foundation, is currently traveling across the country to bring the work of the Bard to audiences who might not...
Wimbledon 2025: Preview, Prize Money Details & Where To Catch Action On TV & Online In India
The 138th edition of Wimbledon is set to begin on June 30 at the iconic All England Club in London, with the world’s top tennis talent ready to compete for the coveted Grand Slam title. Elite names like Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Novak...

The 2025 Set-Jetting Hotlist: 8 Locations Where Film Tourism Is About to Boom
Traveling to famous filming locations is no longer a niche trend. Twenty years ago, “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy drew tourists to New Zealand. Today, fans of “White Lotus” are flocking to the paradisiacal settings featured in the hit U.S....

Dragoljub Bajić appointed acting director of the National Theatre in Belgrade
Opera artist and music educator Dragoljub Bajić has been appointed acting director of the National Theatre in Belgrade. He was appointed following the dismissal of actor Svetislav Goncić from the position, as announced in the Official Gazette and...

Romania’s Parliament Elects New Leaders After Government Shifts
(MENAFN) Romania’s Parliament swiftly installed new leadership on Tuesday in the wake of a freshly formed government. Senator Mircea Abrudean from the National Liberal Party (PNL) secured the Senate presidency with a decisive 89 votes for and 28...