Romania

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.

'Bees killed males' in black year for European beekeepers

Climate crisis, bee mortality and Chinese "adulterated" honey curtailed harvest as well as the demand for European honey, beekeeper associations say. To save colonies, "the bees have killed all the males to get rid of extra mouths to feed" in Italy.

Malta to disembark 356 migrants en route to six EU countries

Maltese Prime Minister Joseph Muscat said the country would disembark the migrants stranded for two weeks aboard a humanitarian ship in the Mediterranean Sea after six European countries agreed to accept all of them.

Thousands rally in Romania on anniversary of violent protest

The protest was organised by groups of Romanians working abroad, angry at what they say is entrenched corruption, weak public administration and attempts by the ruling coalition to weaken the judiciary in one of the EU's most corrupt states.

Simona Halep snags Wimbledon title

Simona Halep won the Wimbledon final after two sets (6:2, 6:2) against Serena Williams. It is her second Grand Slam victory and the first in Wimbledon.

Why do Eastern European countries invest so much in defence?

Fears of Russian expansion are driving military spending among former Soviet-bloc states.