- Sep 13
MMA fighter Tolea Ciumac arrested for 30 days after street fight in Bucharest Old Town
Bucharest police detained former combat sports fighter Anatoli Ciumac following a physical confrontation on Lipscani Street, with magistrates ordering a 30-day arrest warrant despite the victim declining to file a formal complaint.
- Sep 6
Magnitude 4.1 earthquake strikes Romania's Vrancea region at depth of 150 kilometres
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck south-eastern Romania on Sunday morning at a depth of 149.6 kilometres, prompting field inspections by emergency services without causing damage or injuries.
- Jul 26
AUR senator leader Peiu demands firm protest against Russia over drone incursions, breaking with party's silence
Petrișor Peiu, leader of AUR senators, called for firm diplomatic protests against Russia after three drones entered Romanian airspace in recent days, diverging from party leader George Simion's three-day silence and the party's official line avoiding mention of Moscow.
- Jun 27
PNL's Motreanu floats ironic scenario naming PSD's Toma premier, drawing rebuke from Manda amid Romanian government deadlock
PNL first vice-president Dan Motreanu published an ironic scenario on Saturday imagining President Nicușor Dan appointing PSD's Constantin Toma as premier without party consent, echoing the failed Veștea designation.
