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 - Wikipedia
Romania - CIA World Fact Book
Romania - BBC
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Vestas signs 269 MW order to complete second phase of Romania’s largest wind farm - VestasVestas signs 269 MW order to complete second phase of Romania’s largest wind farm  Vestas

FrieslandCampina reached an agreement with Bonafarm Group to sell its Romanian operations - FrieslandCampinaFrieslandCampina reached an agreement with Bonafarm Group to sell its Romanian operations  FrieslandCampina

Dentons advises Piraeus on two financings totaling €106 million for METLEN Energy & Metals’ photovoltaic projects in Romania - Legal Desire Media and InsightsDentons advises Piraeus on two financings totaling €106 million for METLEN Energy & Metals’ photovoltaic projects in Romania  Legal Desire Media and Insights

From Mumbai to Romania — How Harshika moved from Gokulam Kerala to ACS Atletic Olimpia Gherla in Europe - SportstarFrom Mumbai to Romania — How Harshika moved from Gokulam Kerala to ACS Atletic Olimpia Gherla in Europe  Sportstar

Floods in Romania kill three, hundreds evacuated - ReutersFloods in Romania kill three, hundreds evacuated  Reuters

Diehl Aviation Breaks Ground on New Production Facility in Craiova, Romania - Diehl GroupDiehl Aviation Breaks Ground on New Production Facility in Craiova, Romania  Diehl Group

Video. Emergency response underway after deadly floods in northern Romania - Euronews.comVideo. Emergency response underway after deadly floods in northern Romania  Euronews.com

Romania energy companies required to make advance payments for electricity on the forward market - CMS LAW-NOWRomania energy companies required to make advance payments for electricity on the forward market  CMS LAW-NOW

Rheinmetall expands local production activities in Romania - RheinmetallRheinmetall expands local production activities in Romania  Rheinmetall

At least 4 dead, including a child, after boat carrying 14 people capsizes in Romania - The Indian ExpressAt least 4 dead, including a child, after boat carrying 14 people capsizes in Romania  The Indian Express

Romania raises VAT to 21% and consolidates reduced rates to 11% - Global VAT ComplianceRomania raises VAT to 21% and consolidates reduced rates to 11%  Global VAT Compliance

Sunflower seeds: EU lowers crop forecasts for Romania and Bulgaria - Mundus AgriSunflower seeds: EU lowers crop forecasts for Romania and Bulgaria  Mundus Agri

Rough first half of 2025 for Romania’s new-car market - Autovista24Rough first half of 2025 for Romania’s new-car market  Autovista24

Flash floods in Romania kill at least 3 people and force hundreds of evacuations - AP NewsFlash floods in Romania kill at least 3 people and force hundreds of evacuations  AP News

Animotion Media and TraLaLa Studio partner to bring ‘The Fixies’ S5 to Romania - Animation XpressAnimotion Media and TraLaLa Studio partner to bring ‘The Fixies’ S5 to Romania  Animation Xpress

R. Power to build 55 MW solar farm in Romania - Transformers MagazineR. Power to build 55 MW solar farm in Romania  Transformers Magazine

Romania’s Split Identity | Costica Bradatan - The New York Review of BooksRomania’s Split Identity | Costica Bradatan  The New York Review of Books

LUX 133 vs ROM 178/6 (Milad Momand 2(6) ) | Luxembourg vs Romania, 4th Match, Sat, Jul 26, Budapest Cup, 2025 - Cricbuzz.comLUX 133 vs ROM 178/6 (Milad Momand 2(6) ) | Luxembourg vs Romania, 4th Match, Sat, Jul 26, Budapest Cup, 2025  Cricbuzz.com

European Roma Holocaust Memorial Day marked in Bucharest, Romania - XinhuaEuropean Roma Holocaust Memorial Day marked in Bucharest, Romania  Xinhua

Romania's jobless rate stays flat m/m at 5.8% in June - SeeNewsRomania's jobless rate stays flat m/m at 5.8% in June  SeeNews

Romania's July factory activity worsens on fiscal worries - Erste - SeeNewsRomania's July factory activity worsens on fiscal worries - Erste  SeeNews

OECD Reviews of Labour Market and Social Policies: Romania 2025 - OECDOECD Reviews of Labour Market and Social Policies: Romania 2025  OECD

Education and Skills in Romania - OECDEducation and Skills in Romania  OECD

Vodafone and Digi’s two-way Romanian takeover nears sign-off - TelcoTitans.comVodafone and Digi’s two-way Romanian takeover nears sign-off  TelcoTitans.com

IAEA and Romania to Launch Global Nuclear Emergency Response Exercise - IAEAIAEA and Romania to Launch Global Nuclear Emergency Response Exercise  IAEA

Romania | Shape the future with confidence - EYRomania | Shape the future with confidence  EY

Diehl Aviation breaks ground on strategic production site in Romania - Runway GirlDiehl Aviation breaks ground on strategic production site in Romania  Runway Girl

Romania cuts EU-funded recovery funds package to 21.6 billion euros - ReutersRomania cuts EU-funded recovery funds package to 21.6 billion euros  Reuters

Forget the Tate brothers, Romania’s sex trafficking problem runs far deeper - Follow the Money - Platform for investigative journalismForget the Tate brothers, Romania’s sex trafficking problem runs far deeper  Follow the Money - Platform for investigative journalism

Romania offers cybersecurity support to Moldova ahead of September vote - EuractivRomania offers cybersecurity support to Moldova ahead of September vote  Euractiv

Development Co-operation Profiles: Romania - OECDDevelopment Co-operation Profiles: Romania  OECD

Romanian cities to gain Karsan electric buses - electrive.comRomanian cities to gain Karsan electric buses  electrive.com

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

Romanian stock indices rise further, MedLife paces winners - SeeNewsRomanian stock indices rise further, MedLife paces winners  SeeNews

Via Transilvanica to apply for official status after Romanian Govt issues norms for national trails - Romania InsiderVia Transilvanica to apply for official status after Romanian Govt issues norms for national trails  Romania Insider

Romania adds over 900 MW of solar in H1 - pv magazine InternationalRomania adds over 900 MW of solar in H1  pv magazine International

Global Vision to build production plant for Diehl Aviation in Romania - SeeNewsGlobal Vision to build production plant for Diehl Aviation in Romania  SeeNews

Romania, Poland take different tacks on buying new combat vehicles - Defense NewsRomania, Poland take different tacks on buying new combat vehicles  Defense News

$880,000 Homes in Romania - The New York Times$880,000 Homes in Romania  The New York Times

Extensive price hikes take effect in Romania following government’s decision to raise taxes - Romania InsiderExtensive price hikes take effect in Romania following government’s decision to raise taxes  Romania Insider

Romania cuts EU-funded recovery funds package to 21.6 billion euros - Global Banking | Finance | ReviewRomania cuts EU-funded recovery funds package to 21.6 billion euros  Global Banking | Finance | Review

Competition Council conditionally approves acquisition of Telekom Romania by Vodafone and Digi - business-review.euCompetition Council conditionally approves acquisition of Telekom Romania by Vodafone and Digi  business-review.eu

LOT Polish Airlines Flight Marks Two Millionth Passenger at Avram Iancu Airport, Reinforcing the Airport’s Role as a Key Player in Romania Air Transport Network - Travel And Tour WorldLOT Polish Airlines Flight Marks Two Millionth Passenger at Avram Iancu Airport, Reinforcing the Airport’s Role as a Key Player in Romania Air Transport Network  Travel And Tour World

Ukraine, Moldova, and Romania to form cyber alliance - UkrinformUkraine, Moldova, and Romania to form cyber alliance  Ukrinform

Romanian vlogger Selly to develop integrated resort and entertainment complex on Black Sea coast - Romania InsiderRomanian vlogger Selly to develop integrated resort and entertainment complex on Black Sea coast  Romania Insider

Romania offers Port of Constan?a for direct access to European markets for Pakistan - Profit by Pakistan TodayRomania offers Port of Constan?a for direct access to European markets for Pakistan  Profit by Pakistan Today

Animotion Media partners with TraLaLa Studio to bring "The Fixies" to Romania - Señal News - Senal NewsAnimotion Media partners with TraLaLa Studio to bring "The Fixies" to Romania - Señal News  Senal News

First turbine up at Romania’s 461-MW Vifor wind farm - Renewables NowFirst turbine up at Romania’s 461-MW Vifor wind farm  Renewables Now

Floods kills three in northeast Romania: prefecture - Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)Floods kills three in northeast Romania: prefecture  Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)

UAE Expresses Solidarity with Romania and Conveys Condolences over Flood Victims - Yemen OnlineUAE Expresses Solidarity with Romania and Conveys Condolences over Flood Victims  Yemen Online

Floods hit Romania as wildfires rage in Turkey and Albania - Euronews.comFloods hit Romania as wildfires rage in Turkey and Albania  Euronews.com

Pro-EU centrist wins tense Romania presidential vote rerun - The HinduPro-EU centrist wins tense Romania presidential vote rerun  The Hindu

Maspex acquires Romania’s Purcari Wineries - Global Drinks IntelMaspex acquires Romania’s Purcari Wineries  Global Drinks Intel

Raiffeisen Bank Romania’s net profit up 9% y/y in H1 - SeeNewsRaiffeisen Bank Romania’s net profit up 9% y/y in H1  SeeNews

Contractors selected for 269-MW phase of Vifor wind project in Romania - Renewables NowContractors selected for 269-MW phase of Vifor wind project in Romania  Renewables Now

Digi Romania to update prices following VAT increase - TelecompaperDigi Romania to update prices following VAT increase  Telecompaper

Romanian Stocks Rally to Record on Plan to Sell State Stakes - Bloomberg.comRomanian Stocks Rally to Record on Plan to Sell State Stakes  Bloomberg.com

Poland, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Netherlands And More Enjoy Enhanced Travel Connectivity And New Destinations With Wizz Air’s Expanded Routes From Kraków And Katowice: New Update You Need to Know - Travel And Tour WorldPoland, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Netherlands And More Enjoy Enhanced Travel Connectivity And New Destinations With Wizz Air’s Expanded Routes From Kraków And Katowice: New Update You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

Romania submits defense project proposals to European Commission for SAFE funding - Romania InsiderRomania submits defense project proposals to European Commission for SAFE funding  Romania Insider

Romanian, U.S. diplomats tackle NATO, energy, visa waiver goals - Trend News AgencyRomanian, U.S. diplomats tackle NATO, energy, visa waiver goals  Trend News Agency

IAEA Completes International Physical Protection Advisory Service Mission in Romania - IAEAIAEA Completes International Physical Protection Advisory Service Mission in Romania  IAEA

Vestas wins 269MW Romania turbine deal - Renewable Energy NewsVestas wins 269MW Romania turbine deal  Renewable Energy News

Romania's anti-trust body clears Telekom takeover by Vodafone, Digi - SeeNewsRomania's anti-trust body clears Telekom takeover by Vodafone, Digi  SeeNews

Third milk bank in Romania opens at Sibiu County Hospital - Romania InsiderThird milk bank in Romania opens at Sibiu County Hospital  Romania Insider

Wizz Air to connect Romania’s Bra?ov to Poland’s Katowice - Romania InsiderWizz Air to connect Romania’s Bra?ov to Poland’s Katowice  Romania Insider

Romania's residential building permits up 4.2% y/y in H1 - SeeNewsRomania's residential building permits up 4.2% y/y in H1  SeeNews

Rezolv taps PORR, Vestas, Ganz for Phase 2 of Vifor wind farm in Romania - SeeNewsRezolv taps PORR, Vestas, Ganz for Phase 2 of Vifor wind farm in Romania  SeeNews

Vodafone takes over most of Telekom Romania Mobile Communications after competition body clears the deal - Romania InsiderVodafone takes over most of Telekom Romania Mobile Communications after competition body clears the deal  Romania Insider

Three killed as flash floods force hundreds of evacuations in Romania - The IndependentThree killed as flash floods force hundreds of evacuations in Romania  The Independent

Romanian competition watchdog greenlights sale of Telekom Romania Mobile to Vodafone, Digi - TelecompaperRomanian competition watchdog greenlights sale of Telekom Romania Mobile to Vodafone, Digi  Telecompaper

Romania buys Spyder air-defense suites from Israel for over $2 billion - Defense NewsRomania buys Spyder air-defense suites from Israel for over $2 billion  Defense News

REWE opens 424th Penny store in Romania - SeeNewsREWE opens 424th Penny store in Romania  SeeNews

World Jewish Congress President Sounds Alarm Over Romania’s Inaction on Antisemitism - World Jewish CongressWorld Jewish Congress President Sounds Alarm Over Romania’s Inaction on Antisemitism  World Jewish Congress

Romania to raise retirement age for magistrates to 65 years, cap pensions - Romania InsiderRomania to raise retirement age for magistrates to 65 years, cap pensions  Romania Insider

Flooding washes away homes in Romania - MSNFlooding washes away homes in Romania  MSN

Emerging Technology Investment in Romania - EYEmerging Technology Investment in Romania  EY

Popular Romanian Black Sea resort sees sharp decline in tourists - Euronews.comPopular Romanian Black Sea resort sees sharp decline in tourists  Euronews.com

Romania’s Top Vlogger Invests €50M in New Seaside Resort - The Romania JournalRomania’s Top Vlogger Invests €50M in New Seaside Resort  The Romania Journal

Ethnic Hungarian, Moldovan voters saved Romania's democracy - The Times of IndiaEthnic Hungarian, Moldovan voters saved Romania's democracy  The Times of India

Romania’s car production drops 2.8% in first half despite June rebound - Romania InsiderRomania’s car production drops 2.8% in first half despite June rebound  Romania Insider

Key suspect in Berlin contract killing arrested in Romania - EuropolKey suspect in Berlin contract killing arrested in Romania  Europol

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

Managing Public Procurement Risks in Romania - OECDManaging Public Procurement Risks in Romania  OECD

Ukraine, Romania, and Moldova are creating a regional cyber alliance to strengthen cybersecurity. - ?????Ukraine, Romania, and Moldova are creating a regional cyber alliance to strengthen cybersecurity.  ?????

Floods in northern Romania: More than 800 houses damaged, 300 firefighters still working in the area - Romania InsiderFloods in northern Romania: More than 800 houses damaged, 300 firefighters still working in the area  Romania Insider

Vodafone, Digi’s Telekom Romania deal wins conditional approval - MLexVodafone, Digi’s Telekom Romania deal wins conditional approval  MLex

Children and parents praise Romanian classes in Jersey - BBCChildren and parents praise Romanian classes in Jersey  BBC

Romania plans to build drones with Ukraine - The Kyiv IndependentRomania plans to build drones with Ukraine  The Kyiv Independent

Bonafarm Group takes over Royal FrieslandCampina's operations in Romania, including Napolact brand - business-review.euBonafarm Group takes over Royal FrieslandCampina's operations in Romania, including Napolact brand  business-review.eu

Romania travel - Lonely PlanetRomania travel  Lonely Planet

UAE expresses solidarity with Romania, conveys condolences over flood victims - MSNUAE expresses solidarity with Romania, conveys condolences over flood victims  MSN

Romania sends firefighters, equipment to Greece for wildfire response missions - Romania InsiderRomania sends firefighters, equipment to Greece for wildfire response missions  Romania Insider

Romania’s PM resigns after far right wins first round of presidential vote - Al JazeeraRomania’s PM resigns after far right wins first round of presidential vote  Al Jazeera

Readout of Secretary Rubio’s Call with Romanian Foreign Minister Toiu - U.S. Embassy in Romania (.gov)Readout of Secretary Rubio’s Call with Romanian Foreign Minister Toiu  U.S. Embassy in Romania (.gov)

Romania mulling harsher penalties for violence against women and domestic violence - Romania InsiderRomania mulling harsher penalties for violence against women and domestic violence  Romania Insider

FrieslandCampina sells dairy operations in Romania to Hungary's Bonafarm - Romania InsiderFrieslandCampina sells dairy operations in Romania to Hungary's Bonafarm  Romania Insider

Romania braces for heated presidential vote after controversial annulment - Al JazeeraRomania braces for heated presidential vote after controversial annulment  Al Jazeera

Earthquake in Romania, in the Buzau area - ipn.mdEarthquake in Romania, in the Buzau area  ipn.md

Romania completes renegotiation of National Relaunch and Resilience Plan - Romania InsiderRomania completes renegotiation of National Relaunch and Resilience Plan  Romania Insider

Vifor Wind Farm, Romania - NS EnergyVifor Wind Farm, Romania  NS Energy