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Romanians in 2023 overtook Ukrainians in arrivals into Belgium
Belgium seeks curbing illegal immigration and 'asylum shopping' Credits: Shutterstock The source of immigration to Belgium in 2023 was primarily from Romania, with nearly 21,000 new arrivals from the neighbouring country, representing 12 per cent...

Health and education unions to protest Romanian government’s fiscal package outside Parliament
Unionists from the Sanitas Federation and several education sector federations will protest on July 7 in front of the Romanian Parliament against the fiscal measures proposed by the government, which they describe as austerity policies affecting...

Romania becomes top country of origin for migrants to Belgium in 2023
Romania overtook Ukraine as the leading source of foreign immigration to Belgium in 2023, according to the latest report by federal migration centre Myria. The country recorded 20,888 Romanian arrivals, representing 12 per cent of all foreign...

Central Romania: Brașov state school approved as Cambridge International School
Andrei Șaguna National College in Brașov has become the first state school in Romania to be approved as a Cambridge International School, marking a significant milestone in the country’s education system. The announcement was made on July 7 by...

Bucharest taxi driver who scammed Nobel Prize laureate detained by police
A Romanian taxi driver who scammed 90-year-old Nigerian Nobel Prize laureate Wole Soyinka was detained by police on Sunday, June 29, according to media reports. On Friday, June 27, the venerable Nigerian arrived at Bucharest's Otopeni Airport. He...

Borderer Scout Adkin still top of World Mountain-Running Association’s world cup leaderboard after two second places in China
Borderer Scout Adkin has tightened her grip on pole position on the World Mountain-Running Association’s world cup leaderboard with two second-place finishes in China at the weekend as she continues her defence of the title she won by a single...

Romanian MPs who own property in Bucharest no longer receive rent allowance
The Romanian Parliament has voted to exclude lawmakers who own residential properties in Bucharest or the surrounding Ilfov county from receiving housing allowances for accommodation costs in the capital. In a plenary session on Monday, June 30,...

Romania launches new Fidelis bond program with euro option for blood donors, interest rates up to 8.25%
The Romanian Ministry of Finance announced the sixth edition of the Fidelis government bond program for 2025, which will run from July 4 to July 11. This edition introduces a key novelty: for the first time, blood donors will be able to purchase...

Media Review: July 1
JULY MORNING Hundreds of people gathered in the village of Kamen Bryag on the northern Black Sea coast, on other beaches, and throughout the country to welcome the sun on July 1 - July Morning, bTV reports. The tradition, known as Dzhulaya...

Romania picks Israeli Rafael for air defense deal
Romania's Defense Ministry announced Monday that Israeli defense contractor Rafael Advanced Defense Systems secured victory in a parliamentary-approved tender for short-range anti-aircraft missile systems. While parliament has approved the...

Sports News | ISL: Best Defenders of the League
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): The Indian Super League (ISL) has thrilled fans for over a decade with its attacking flair and spectacular goals. However, while the spotlight often shines on the forwards, it's the rock-solid defence that truly...

Romania has extended the licensing requirement for Ukrainian agricultural products until the end of the year
The Romanian government has extended its mandatory licensing requirement for Ukrainian agricultural products until December 31, 2025, aiming to safeguard the interests of domestic farmers. Agriculture Minister Florin Barbu encouraged Romanian...

A KGB network in Romania was helping Russians obtain passports to infiltrate the European Union
A large-scale scheme in Romania allowed Russians, Ukrainians, and Moldovans to illegally obtain Romanian passports to enter the European Union, as reported by DW. According to prosecutors and police, at least 7,000 people from these countries...

Romanian star David Popovici wins medals, breaks European record at U23 Swimming Championships
Romania’s star swimmer David Popovici won two gold medals and one bronze and broke a European record at the European U23 Swimming Championships in Samorin, Slovakia, which took place from June 26 to 28. Popovici won continental gold in Samorin in...

Romania extends licensing requirement for Ukrainian agri-imports for another six months
The Romanian government has extended the mandatory licensing requirement for imports of Ukrainian agricultural products until December 31, 2025, as a measure to protect local farmers, Euractiv reports. According to Romania’s Ministry of...

Celtics’ Jordan Walsh wanted to make ‘statement’ with dunk in Summer League win vs. Lakers
Morning Sports Update Jordan Walsh during a Celtics practice earlier in 2025. Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe Staff By Hayden Bird July 18, 2025 | 10:47 AM 2 minutes to read Share Close Send this article to your social connections. Share Send this...

How Poland, Romania, and Hungary Reflect Europe’s Populist Shift
Poland’s recent presidential election and Romania’s unexpected voter turnout reflect contrasting political trajectories. Yet beneath the surface, both countries—alongside the frequently defiant Hungary—reflect a broader European tension: can...

Romanian prints for the Levant
Between the 16th and 19th centuries, the Romanian Principalities supported Christians in the Levant through printed church books in Arabic Сторінки історії Steliu Lambru, 30.06.2025, 10:40 Between the 16th and 19th centuries, the Romanian...

Educators master AI integration and social-emotional learning in Barcelona
Two groups of educators, six of them from the Alternative Learning Programme (ALP) of Paola and the others from Romania and Hungary, completed an Erasmus+ teachers’ training mobility programme in Barcelona, between June 23 and 27. One group...

Vessel Attacked in the Red Sea Is Sinking, According to Greek Media
Referential image of the Greek owned bulk carried Magic Seas. Photo: X/ @WarMachinist July 6, 2025 Hour: 5:27 pm The Greek-owned bulk carrier ‘MV MAGIC SEAS,’ which was attacked with projectiles in the Red Sea this Sunday, is sinking, and its...