Romania

Fire in Romanian Covid-19 intensive care unit leaves many dead

The blaze spread through the intensive care ward designated for Covid-19 patients at the public hospital in the city of Piatra Neamt.

WHO says Americas close to three million Covid-19 cases – latest updates

Novel coronavirus has infected more than 6.4 million people around the world. Here are pandemic-related updates for June 2:

As football restarts in Europe, France questions move to end season early

Debate has raged ever since the French league decided to bring a premature end to the season in late April with 10 rounds of matches unplayed.

Renault poised to announce 15,000 layoffs worldwide

The overall cuts would affect just under 10 percent of Renault's 180,000 global workforce. The firm has around 48,500 staff in France.

Turkey to open doors to 31 countries for health tourism

The patients and the attendants will go through Covid-19 PCR test or samples will be taken for the PCR test for a fee, when entering Turkey from the airports or border gates.

Romania government falls after three months in office

Liberal government of Ludovic Orban collapses in parliamentary no-confidence vote, bringing EU member closer to early elections.

Romanian woman dies after 'igniting' during hospital op

The pancreatic cancer patient died Sunday after suffering burns to 40 percent of her body when surgeons used an electrical scalpel despite her being treated with an alcohol-based disinfectant.

Ship with 14,600 sheep aboard capsizes off Romania

The crew of the ship, which was headed to Saudi Arabia, and 32 sheep have been rescued. The transport of livestock with boats from Romania has been criticised by various groups due to concerns about animal welfare.

Romania's President Iohannis wins re-election

In a first round of voting on November 10, incumbent Iohannis gained 38 percent of the vote, ahead of 13 other candidates. Dancila came second with 22 percent.

Romania's Iohannis wins presidential ballot, will face runoff – exit polls

Pro-Europe President Klaus Iohannis has taken a big lead in the first round of the country's presidential election, according to two exit polls.

Spain make Euro 2020 with late Sweden draw, beaten Ireland forced to wait

Meanwhile, Andrea Belotti scores a second-half brace as already-qualified Italy overran Liechtenstein 5-0 to stretch their perfect run in Euro 2020 qualifying to eight games and match an 80-year Italian record.

Romania faces uncertainty after government loses no-confidence vote

A fresh parliamentary election is not an option for now because Romania is due to hold a presidential poll next month. By law, Romania cannot hold a parliamentary vote less than six months before a presidential one.