Romania

Country Romania
Capital Bucharest
Continent Europe
Currency Romanian leu(RON)
Languages Romanian

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Introduction

The principalities of Wallachia and Moldavia - for centuries under the suzerainty of the Turkish Ottoman Empire - secured their autonomy in 1856; they united in 1859 and a few years later adopted the new name of Romania. The country gained recognition of its independence in 1878. It joined the Allied Powers in World War I and acquired new territories - most notably Transylvania - following the conflict. In 1940, Romania allied with the Axis powers and participated in the 1941 German invasion of the USSR. Three years later, overrun by the Soviets, Romania signed an armistice. The post-war Soviet occupation led to the formation of a Communist "people's republic" in 1947 and the abdication of the king. The decades-long rule of dictator Nicolae CEAUSESCU, who took power in 1965, and his Securitate police state became increasingly oppressive and draconian through the 1980s. CEAUSESCU was overthrown and executed in late 1989. Former Communists dominated the government until 1996 when they were swept from power. Romania joined NATO in 2004 and the EU in 2007.

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Romania Debates Whether 155mm Shell Production Can Begin in 6 Months or 1.5 Years - Defense ExpressRomania Debates Whether 155mm Shell Production Can Begin in 6 Months or 1.5 Years  Defense Express

Ameresco SUNEL Energy SA Introduces 466 MWp Solar Power Projects In Romania - SolarQuarterAmeresco SUNEL Energy SA Introduces 466 MWp Solar Power Projects In Romania  SolarQuarter

Ameresco SUNEL Energy SA Announces 466 MWp Solar Projects in Romania - Business WireAmeresco SUNEL Energy SA Announces 466 MWp Solar Projects in Romania  Business Wire

Romania tells US Congress group its presidential vote will be fair, transparent - ReutersRomania tells US Congress group its presidential vote will be fair, transparent  Reuters

‘A muddy ride into Romania’s dreamy countryside’: cycling the Via Transilvanica | Romania holidays - The Guardian‘A muddy ride into Romania’s dreamy countryside’: cycling the Via Transilvanica | Romania holidays  The Guardian

Ameresco and SUNEL secure €303.4M solar contracts in Romania By Investing.com - Investing.com IndiaAmeresco and SUNEL secure €303.4M solar contracts in Romania By Investing.com  Investing.com India

NATO Will Launch WWIII From Romania, Claims Ex-Candidate As Black Sea Drills Intensify - Times of IndiaNATO Will Launch WWIII From Romania, Claims Ex-Candidate As Black Sea Drills Intensify  Times of India

The Romanian election scenarios scaring Brussels - politico.euThe Romanian election scenarios scaring Brussels  politico.eu

Eurovision INFE Poll 2025: Romania shares their top 10! - ESCToday.comEurovision INFE Poll 2025: Romania shares their top 10!  ESCToday.com

Despite court rulings, Romania still risks seeing an extremist as president – leading academic - International IDEADespite court rulings, Romania still risks seeing an extremist as president – leading academic  International IDEA

Nearly 40% of Romanian voters remain undecided ahead of presidential election - Euronews.comNearly 40% of Romanian voters remain undecided ahead of presidential election  Euronews.com

Romania's Jan-Feb industrial sales fall on drop in manufacturing - TradingViewRomania's Jan-Feb industrial sales fall on drop in manufacturing  TradingView

Romania Offers Scholarships To Indian Students, Apply By March 12 - NDTVRomania Offers Scholarships To Indian Students, Apply By March 12  NDTV

Maga-style populists surge in Romania’s presidential race - Financial TimesMaga-style populists surge in Romania’s presidential race  Financial Times

Romania sells 145 mln euro of 11-mo T-bills, below target - SeeNewsRomania sells 145 mln euro of 11-mo T-bills, below target  SeeNews

Around 4,000 troops to take part in NATO’s Dacian Spring 2025 military exercise in Romania - Romania InsiderAround 4,000 troops to take part in NATO’s Dacian Spring 2025 military exercise in Romania  Romania Insider

OMV Petrom and CE Oltenia Sign Contracts for 550 MW Solar Projects in Romania - SolarQuarterOMV Petrom and CE Oltenia Sign Contracts for 550 MW Solar Projects in Romania  SolarQuarter

Romania says it may have twice as many bears as was thought - The GuardianRomania says it may have twice as many bears as was thought  The Guardian

Hesburger opens eighth restaurant in Romania - SeeNewsHesburger opens eighth restaurant in Romania  SeeNews

Romania raises 269 mln euro in retail bond offering - SeeNewsRomania raises 269 mln euro in retail bond offering  SeeNews

Romania's 7X Partners acquires 40% stake in Leventer Medical - SeeNewsRomania's 7X Partners acquires 40% stake in Leventer Medical  SeeNews

Romanian presidential candidate fights her own party to stay in election race - politico.euRomanian presidential candidate fights her own party to stay in election race  politico.eu

Romania travel - Lonely PlanetRomania travel  Lonely Planet

Romania tops EU inflation charts amid bloc-wide slowdown - China DailyRomania tops EU inflation charts amid bloc-wide slowdown  China Daily

Jon Speelman: Ructions in Romania - Chess News | ChessBaseJon Speelman: Ructions in Romania  Chess News | ChessBase

India-Romania Bilateral Trade & Investment Relations: An Overview - India BriefingIndia-Romania Bilateral Trade & Investment Relations: An Overview  India Briefing

Eastern Romania: Largest shopping center in Moldova regions opens its doors - Romania InsiderEastern Romania: Largest shopping center in Moldova regions opens its doors  Romania Insider

Every Can Counts chooses Zacke PR as its implementation partner in Romania - Romania InsiderEvery Can Counts chooses Zacke PR as its implementation partner in Romania  Romania Insider

After Georgescu’s disqualification, here’s who’s running for president of Romania - politico.euAfter Georgescu’s disqualification, here’s who’s running for president of Romania  politico.eu

Romania's presidential election redo is a high-stakes test of its democracy following annulled vote - AP NewsRomania's presidential election redo is a high-stakes test of its democracy following annulled vote  AP News

Romanian industry to begin military drone production in partnership with Periscope Aviation - Defence Industry EuropeRomanian industry to begin military drone production in partnership with Periscope Aviation  Defence Industry Europe

Hanwha Aerospace teams up with Romanian, South Korean universities to boost defense R&D and talent development - Romania InsiderHanwha Aerospace teams up with Romanian, South Korean universities to boost defense R&D and talent development  Romania Insider

The Romanian mathematician trying to stop Putin and Trump wrecking the West - politico.euThe Romanian mathematician trying to stop Putin and Trump wrecking the West  politico.eu

Romanian hard-right leader Simion leads opinion poll before election - ReutersRomanian hard-right leader Simion leads opinion poll before election  Reuters

Romania, Bulgaria concerned about possible US-Russia Black Sea deal, FT reports - The Kyiv IndependentRomania, Bulgaria concerned about possible US-Russia Black Sea deal, FT reports  The Kyiv Independent

South African resolve helping to turn copper/gold deposit to account in Romania - Mining WeeklySouth African resolve helping to turn copper/gold deposit to account in Romania  Mining Weekly

IAEA Completes International Physical Protection Advisory Service Mission in Romania - International Atomic Energy AgencyIAEA Completes International Physical Protection Advisory Service Mission in Romania  International Atomic Energy Agency

Romanian regulators urge adherence to rules covering lamb slaughter at Easter - Euronews.comRomanian regulators urge adherence to rules covering lamb slaughter at Easter  Euronews.com

Romania may refuse to support Ukrainian refugees: what is known - Visit UkraineRomania may refuse to support Ukrainian refugees: what is known  Visit Ukraine

Presidential hopeful Ponta says will end Ukrainian grain exports via Romania - ReutersPresidential hopeful Ponta says will end Ukrainian grain exports via Romania  Reuters

Romania 1-1 Northern Ireland: Hosts hold NI to draw in Nations League - BBCRomania 1-1 Northern Ireland: Hosts hold NI to draw in Nations League  BBC

Protests erupt as Romania bars pro-Russian presidential candidate - Al JazeeraProtests erupt as Romania bars pro-Russian presidential candidate  Al Jazeera

Romania arrests six over alleged Russia-linked coup plot - Al JazeeraRomania arrests six over alleged Russia-linked coup plot  Al Jazeera

Data shows Romania's brown bear population higher than estimated - Euronews.comData shows Romania's brown bear population higher than estimated  Euronews.com

Moldova's President Maia Sandu Emphasizes Strong Alliances for National Security - Odessa JournalMoldova's President Maia Sandu Emphasizes Strong Alliances for National Security  Odessa Journal

Romanian Militant Democracy in Action: Shielding Democracy from Subversion and Annulling the Elections - VerfassungsblogRomanian Militant Democracy in Action: Shielding Democracy from Subversion and Annulling the Elections  Verfassungsblog

Romania’s Mainstream Gains Against Far-Right in Vote, Poll Shows - Bloomberg.comRomania’s Mainstream Gains Against Far-Right in Vote, Poll Shows  Bloomberg.com

Fear and anger as 'battle for the soul of Romanian democracy' looms - BBCFear and anger as 'battle for the soul of Romanian democracy' looms  BBC

Romania - EBRDRomania  EBRD

UK celebrates World Quantum Day with £121M boost, alarm over Lyft's €175M FREENOW acquisition, and Romania's tech surge - Tech.euUK celebrates World Quantum Day with £121M boost, alarm over Lyft's €175M FREENOW acquisition, and Romania's tech surge  Tech.eu

Andrew Tate is back in Romania. How we handle him will reveal what kind of country we really are | Andrei Popoviciu - The GuardianAndrew Tate is back in Romania. How we handle him will reveal what kind of country we really are | Andrei Popoviciu  The Guardian

As Romania gears up for presidential election rerun, who are the frontrunners? - Euronews.comAs Romania gears up for presidential election rerun, who are the frontrunners?  Euronews.com

Panel 2 at Working Romania 2025: AI adoption is transforming and streamlining HR processes, as well as business in general - business-review.euPanel 2 at Working Romania 2025: AI adoption is transforming and streamlining HR processes, as well as business in general  business-review.eu

Romania’s Entry to US Visa Waiver Programme Paused Until Further Notice - Schengen.NewsRomania’s Entry to US Visa Waiver Programme Paused Until Further Notice  Schengen.News

Romania takes steps to prevent social media manipulation during presidential election - Le Monde.frRomania takes steps to prevent social media manipulation during presidential election  Le Monde.fr

Romania to acquire warships to strengthen NATO eastern flank - ReutersRomania to acquire warships to strengthen NATO eastern flank  Reuters

United States: DHS Pauses Implementation of Romania in the Visa Waiver Program - FragomenUnited States: DHS Pauses Implementation of Romania in the Visa Waiver Program  Fragomen

Why Romania is one of the best under-the-radar food destinations - National GeographicWhy Romania is one of the best under-the-radar food destinations  National Geographic

Romanian election favourite pledges to stop potential US troop withdrawal - ReutersRomanian election favourite pledges to stop potential US troop withdrawal  Reuters

Thousands protest cancelled Romanian election ahead of repeat vote - ReutersThousands protest cancelled Romanian election ahead of repeat vote  Reuters

Recently recovered Dacian gold bracelet on display at Romania’s National History Museum - Romania InsiderRecently recovered Dacian gold bracelet on display at Romania’s National History Museum  Romania Insider

Romania’s ‘TikTok Messiah’ Is Gone But Admirers Live On - Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA)Romania’s ‘TikTok Messiah’ Is Gone But Admirers Live On  Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA)

INFE Poll 2025: The results from Romania! - eurovisionfun.comINFE Poll 2025: The results from Romania!  eurovisionfun.com

Mar-a-Lago Insider Helps Romania Defuse White House Attacks - Bloomberg.comMar-a-Lago Insider Helps Romania Defuse White House Attacks  Bloomberg.com

Photo gallery: The Minister of Defence of Romania visits NATO, 25-Mar.-2025 - NATO - HomepagePhoto gallery: The Minister of Defence of Romania visits NATO, 25-Mar.-2025  NATO - Homepage

Romania: On Political Ideology From Transition To Travesty – Analysis - Eurasia ReviewRomania: On Political Ideology From Transition To Travesty – Analysis  Eurasia Review

BBC: Romanian-born Tesla whistleblower scores legal victory against Elon Musk - Romania InsiderBBC: Romanian-born Tesla whistleblower scores legal victory against Elon Musk  Romania Insider

Romanian troops simulate urban warfare in Bucharest to boost military readiness - Euronews.comRomanian troops simulate urban warfare in Bucharest to boost military readiness  Euronews.com

Romania registers lowest natality rate in last 100 years - Euronews.comRomania registers lowest natality rate in last 100 years  Euronews.com

Algorithmic invasions: How information warfare threatens NATO's eastern flank - NATO - HomepageAlgorithmic invasions: How information warfare threatens NATO's eastern flank  NATO - Homepage

Media Capture Monitoring Report: Romania - ipi.mediaMedia Capture Monitoring Report: Romania  ipi.media

Big, biodiverse and beautiful: can Romania’s centuries-old giant haystacks survive modern farming? - The GuardianBig, biodiverse and beautiful: can Romania’s centuries-old giant haystacks survive modern farming?  The Guardian

Romanian presidential hopeful faces fury after admitting role in flooding villages - politico.euRomanian presidential hopeful faces fury after admitting role in flooding villages  politico.eu

Romania: EPPO arrests ringleader of €100 million fraud scheme with mafia ties - European Public Prosecutor’s OfficeRomania: EPPO arrests ringleader of €100 million fraud scheme with mafia ties  European Public Prosecutor’s Office

Romania v Japan: 2025 BJK Cup Qualifiers Preview - BJK Cup - The World Cup of Tennis - billiejeankingcup.comRomania v Japan: 2025 BJK Cup Qualifiers Preview - BJK Cup - The World Cup of Tennis  billiejeankingcup.com

Deloitte study: companies in Romania expect a challenging year, marked by cautious optimism and a focus on managing risks and costs - DeloitteDeloitte study: companies in Romania expect a challenging year, marked by cautious optimism and a focus on managing risks and costs  Deloitte

Romania’s pro-European parties agree to form coalition government - Al JazeeraRomania’s pro-European parties agree to form coalition government  Al Jazeera

Don Jr. traveling to Romania before controversial election - AxiosDon Jr. traveling to Romania before controversial election  Axios

China-Romania Economic Ties and 2025 Outlook - China BriefingChina-Romania Economic Ties and 2025 Outlook  China Briefing

Romanian media watchdog defies Musk over censorship claims - politico.euRomanian media watchdog defies Musk over censorship claims  politico.eu

Romania, Bulgaria drop EU border checks, join Schengen - DWRomania, Bulgaria drop EU border checks, join Schengen  DW

Does Healthcare Deliver? Results from the Patient-Reported Indicator Surveys (PaRIS): Romania - OECDDoes Healthcare Deliver? Results from the Patient-Reported Indicator Surveys (PaRIS): Romania  OECD

Romania Invites Indian Firms to Boost Bilateral Trade - SMEStreetRomania Invites Indian Firms to Boost Bilateral Trade  SMEStreet

Ameresco, Sunel Energy JV secures orders for three Romania solar projects (AMRC:NYSE) - Seeking AlphaAmeresco, Sunel Energy JV secures orders for three Romania solar projects (AMRC:NYSE)  Seeking Alpha

Romania foils ‘revolution’ of pro-Russia group featuring a 101-year-old man - politico.euRomania foils ‘revolution’ of pro-Russia group featuring a 101-year-old man  politico.eu

Karmod builds modular office and dormitory complex for heavy equipment firm in Romania - Anadolu AjansiKarmod builds modular office and dormitory complex for heavy equipment firm in Romania  Anadolu Ajansi

Romania: Government crisis challenges democratic bodies - DWRomania: Government crisis challenges democratic bodies  DW

Tiny cut marks on animal bone fossils reveal that human ancestors were in Romania 1.95 million years ago - The ConversationTiny cut marks on animal bone fossils reveal that human ancestors were in Romania 1.95 million years ago  The Conversation

Patriarch of Romania: Humble, merciful love is stronger than sin and death - Orthodox TimesPatriarch of Romania: Humble, merciful love is stronger than sin and death  Orthodox Times

Romania’s far-right candidate Georgescu barred from May presidential vote - Al JazeeraRomania’s far-right candidate Georgescu barred from May presidential vote  Al Jazeera

Did Serbia use a similar sound cannon to Romania in 1989? - DWDid Serbia use a similar sound cannon to Romania in 1989?  DW

Drilling starts on Romanian Black Sea offshore gas project that challenges Russia - ReutersDrilling starts on Romanian Black Sea offshore gas project that challenges Russia  Reuters

Romanian Militant Democracy and the Time Machine - VerfassungsblogRomanian Militant Democracy and the Time Machine  Verfassungsblog

EU approves Romania's seven-year deficit reduction plan - ReutersEU approves Romania's seven-year deficit reduction plan  Reuters

Andrew and Tristan Tate make police appearance in Romania - BBCAndrew and Tristan Tate make police appearance in Romania  BBC

Romania’s pro-Russia presidential candidate to fight election ban - The GuardianRomania’s pro-Russia presidential candidate to fight election ban  The Guardian

NEA mission to Romania - Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA)NEA mission to Romania  Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA)

Visa waiver delay linked to US migration review, says Romanian minister - EuractivVisa waiver delay linked to US migration review, says Romanian minister  Euractiv

EY study puts Romania's underground economy at 13.1% - Romania InsiderEY study puts Romania's underground economy at 13.1%  Romania Insider

Romania Military Urban Warfare - Bluefield Daily TelegraphRomania Military Urban Warfare  Bluefield Daily Telegraph