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 says U.S. will cut some troops in Europe - The HinduRomania says U.S. will cut some troops in Europe  The Hindu

U.S. Withdraws Troops From Romania, Signaling Shifting Priorities | World News - Hindustan TimesU.S. Withdraws Troops From Romania, Signaling Shifting Priorities | World News  Hindustan Times

RMG – Let us know the new missionaries: Dominic, from India to Romania and Moldova - ANS - Agenzia iNfo SalesianaRMG – Let us know the new missionaries: Dominic, from India to Romania and Moldova  ANS - Agenzia iNfo Salesiana

U.S. to withdraw some troops from NATO’s eastern flank, Romania says - ThePrintU.S. to withdraw some troops from NATO’s eastern flank, Romania says  ThePrint

US to scale back troop presence on NATO's eastern flank, says Romania - Business StandardUS to scale back troop presence on NATO's eastern flank, says Romania  Business Standard

Russia-Linked Figures Move to Help Romanian Mercenary Accused of Coup Plot – The Guardian - The Moscow TimesRussia-Linked Figures Move to Help Romanian Mercenary Accused of Coup Plot – The Guardian  The Moscow Times

Russia POKES Trump, Invites Malaysia To Join BRICS As PM Anwar Cheers Good Ties With Putin | Watch - Times of IndiaRussia POKES Trump, Invites Malaysia To Join BRICS As PM Anwar Cheers Good Ties With Putin | Watch  Times of India

Shanghai Electric to build 342MW solar PV in Romania - PV TechShanghai Electric to build 342MW solar PV in Romania  PV Tech

Romania says the US is drawing down troops along NATO's eastern flank | Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesRomania says the US is drawing down troops along NATO's eastern flank | Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

U.S. pulls troops from Romania after Burevestnik test, Pentagon calls it routine | Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesU.S. pulls troops from Romania after Burevestnik test, Pentagon calls it routine | Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Romania's new 'National Cathedral,' the largest in the Orthodox world, sparks controversy - Le Monde.frRomania's new 'National Cathedral,' the largest in the Orthodox world, sparks controversy  Le Monde.fr

Finlayer and Salt Edge Partner to Bring Open Banking to SMBs in Romania - Financial ITFinlayer and Salt Edge Partner to Bring Open Banking to SMBs in Romania  Financial IT

6 Of The Most Beautiful Castles In Romania - Travel and Leisure Asia6 Of The Most Beautiful Castles In Romania  Travel and Leisure Asia

EBRD considers loan for 127-MW battery project in Romania - Renewables NowEBRD considers loan for 127-MW battery project in Romania  Renewables Now

Council of Europe’s anti-racism commission issues monitoring reports on Romania, Slovenia and Spain - coe.intCouncil of Europe’s anti-racism commission issues monitoring reports on Romania, Slovenia and Spain  coe.int

Romania sells 886.7 mln lei of July 2030 bonds - TradingViewRomania sells 886.7 mln lei of July 2030 bonds  TradingView

US to withdraw some troops from NATO’s eastern flank, Romania says - DD NewsUS to withdraw some troops from NATO’s eastern flank, Romania says  DD News

US troops on Nato's eastern flank to be reduced, Romania says - BBCUS troops on Nato's eastern flank to be reduced, Romania says  BBC

Is Romania Finally Taking Action Against Femicide? - Balkan InsightIs Romania Finally Taking Action Against Femicide?  Balkan Insight

U.S. to withdraw some troops from Romania, NATO’s eastern flank - The Washington PostU.S. to withdraw some troops from Romania, NATO’s eastern flank  The Washington Post

New SolaX Thermal R290 Product Line Launched in Romania - Energy Industry ReviewNew SolaX Thermal R290 Product Line Launched in Romania  Energy Industry Review

US military to reduce number of troops in Romania as start of European drawdown - The GuardianUS military to reduce number of troops in Romania as start of European drawdown  The Guardian

Romania seeks billions over failed real estate project - Global Arbitration ReviewRomania seeks billions over failed real estate project  Global Arbitration Review

Romania's TeraPlast swings to net profit in Jan-Sept - SeeNewsRomania's TeraPlast swings to net profit in Jan-Sept  SeeNews

Romania Jobless Rate Steady at 5.9% - TradingViewRomania Jobless Rate Steady at 5.9%  TradingView

IPO values Romania's Cris-Tim at 262 mln euro - SeeNewsIPO values Romania's Cris-Tim at 262 mln euro  SeeNews

US to withdraw some troops from NATO's eastern flank, Romania says - ReutersUS to withdraw some troops from NATO's eastern flank, Romania says  Reuters

Romania Announces US Plan to Withdraw Forces from Eastern Flank - Modern DiplomacyRomania Announces US Plan to Withdraw Forces from Eastern Flank  Modern Diplomacy

Romania Says US Will Pull Troops From Some of Eastern Europe - Bloomberg.comRomania Says US Will Pull Troops From Some of Eastern Europe  Bloomberg.com

Romania wants a piece of Europe’s defense pie - politico.euRomania wants a piece of Europe’s defense pie  politico.eu

Romania's marketplace eMAG trusts China's Tencent for cloud hosting, AI services - Romania InsiderRomania's marketplace eMAG trusts China's Tencent for cloud hosting, AI services  Romania Insider

Study: Romanian construction sector accounts for 8% of GDP, far above EU average - Romania InsiderStudy: Romanian construction sector accounts for 8% of GDP, far above EU average  Romania Insider

Romania Launches Third CfD Auction for 290 MW of Onshore Wind Projects - Mercomindia.comRomania Launches Third CfD Auction for 290 MW of Onshore Wind Projects  Mercomindia.com

US begins troop drawdown in Romania - politico.euUS begins troop drawdown in Romania  politico.eu

Romania opens world's largest Orthodox church - DWRomania opens world's largest Orthodox church  DW

Mercenary Hora?iu Potra reportedly wants to return voluntarily to Romania to face trial - Romania InsiderMercenary Hora?iu Potra reportedly wants to return voluntarily to Romania to face trial  Romania Insider

Powerful blast at apartment building in Romania's capital kills three, injures at least 13 - The HinduPowerful blast at apartment building in Romania's capital kills three, injures at least 13  The Hindu

WATCH... DanceSport | 2025 WDSF World Championship Standard | Sibiu, Romania - Olympics.comWATCH... DanceSport | 2025 WDSF World Championship Standard | Sibiu, Romania  Olympics.com

Wizz Air launches 25 new routes in Romania for 2025–2026 winter season - Romania InsiderWizz Air launches 25 new routes in Romania for 2025–2026 winter season  Romania Insider

Romania reportedly prepares Golden Visa for foreign investors - Romania InsiderRomania reportedly prepares Golden Visa for foreign investors  Romania Insider

Romania built zero major burn treatment centers in 10 years since the Colectiv fire - Romania InsiderRomania built zero major burn treatment centers in 10 years since the Colectiv fire  Romania Insider

Nokian Tyres boosts earnings on pricing power as Romania ramp-up accelerates - European Rubber JournalNokian Tyres boosts earnings on pricing power as Romania ramp-up accelerates  European Rubber Journal

The World’s Largest Christian Orthodox Church Is Now Open in Romania - Smithsonian MagazineThe World’s Largest Christian Orthodox Church Is Now Open in Romania  Smithsonian Magazine

Every Can Counts Global Survey 2025: Circularity Gains Ground Globally, with Romania Among the Fastest DRS Adopters - Romania InsiderEvery Can Counts Global Survey 2025: Circularity Gains Ground Globally, with Romania Among the Fastest DRS Adopters  Romania Insider

Moldova's agro-industrial conglomerate Trans-Oil reportedly ponders Bucharest Exchange listing - Romania InsiderMoldova's agro-industrial conglomerate Trans-Oil reportedly ponders Bucharest Exchange listing  Romania Insider

Legacy Leadership comes to Bucharest, Belgrade and Rome in 2026 - Romania InsiderLegacy Leadership comes to Bucharest, Belgrade and Rome in 2026  Romania Insider

Bahrain Opens Its Doors to Romanian Tourists: A New Era of Cultural and Leisure Travel - Travel And Tour WorldBahrain Opens Its Doors to Romanian Tourists: A New Era of Cultural and Leisure Travel  Travel And Tour World

Kremlin-linked figures reportedly intervene to block extradition of Romanian mercenary Horatiu Potra - Romania InsiderKremlin-linked figures reportedly intervene to block extradition of Romanian mercenary Horatiu Potra  Romania Insider

US military withdrawing some troops from Eastern Europe - CNNUS military withdrawing some troops from Eastern Europe  CNN

Romania says US will cut some troops in Europe - EuractivRomania says US will cut some troops in Europe  Euractiv

U.S. to Draw Down Troops in Romania - World Politics ReviewU.S. to Draw Down Troops in Romania  World Politics Review

Lead singer of Romanian band Goodbye to Gravity launches memorial project for Colectiv victims - Romania InsiderLead singer of Romanian band Goodbye to Gravity launches memorial project for Colectiv victims  Romania Insider

United States reduces military presence in Romania, other Eastern Flank states - Romania InsiderUnited States reduces military presence in Romania, other Eastern Flank states  Romania Insider

Romanian Hidroelectrica’s electricity output falls 23% in first nine months of 2025 - Romania InsiderRomanian Hidroelectrica’s electricity output falls 23% in first nine months of 2025  Romania Insider

US to withdraw some troops from Europe's eastern flank, Romania says - Latest news from AzerbaijanUS to withdraw some troops from Europe's eastern flank, Romania says  Latest news from Azerbaijan

Daruie?te Via?a co-founder Oana Gheorghiu sworn in as Romania’s deputy prime minister - Romania InsiderDaruie?te Via?a co-founder Oana Gheorghiu sworn in as Romania’s deputy prime minister  Romania Insider

In rare move, top Republican lawmakers criticize US troop reduction in Romania - ReutersIn rare move, top Republican lawmakers criticize US troop reduction in Romania  Reuters

Novartis Romania and Padurea Copiilor Association support reforestation and local community development - business-review.euNovartis Romania and Padurea Copiilor Association support reforestation and local community development  business-review.eu

Romania's courier Sameday ready to deliver 1 mln parcels per day during Black Friday period - Romania InsiderRomania's courier Sameday ready to deliver 1 mln parcels per day during Black Friday period  Romania Insider

Romania's stock indices turn red, Transelectrica loses most - SeeNewsRomania's stock indices turn red, Transelectrica loses most  SeeNews

Romanian mothers working abroad found it harder to get a job back home, study says - Romania InsiderRomanian mothers working abroad found it harder to get a job back home, study says  Romania Insider

Shanghai Electric becomes contractor for Romania’s largest solar park with batteries - Balkan Green Energy NewsShanghai Electric becomes contractor for Romania’s largest solar park with batteries  Balkan Green Energy News

Romania ranks lower in this year’s WJP Rule of Law Index - Romania InsiderRomania ranks lower in this year’s WJP Rule of Law Index  Romania Insider

Prosecutors detain three in connection with Bucharest residential building explosion - Romania InsiderProsecutors detain three in connection with Bucharest residential building explosion  Romania Insider

PSD teams up with AUR, summons PM Bolojan in Parliament - The Romania JournalPSD teams up with AUR, summons PM Bolojan in Parliament  The Romania Journal

Romania Leads Europe in Construction Growth, Colliers Says - The Romania JournalRomania Leads Europe in Construction Growth, Colliers Says  The Romania Journal

US to reduce its troops on NATO's eastern flank, says Romania - Anadolu AjansiUS to reduce its troops on NATO's eastern flank, says Romania  Anadolu Ajansi

Transylvanian Football Club Condemns Anti-Hungarian Bias in Romanian Media - Hungary TodayTransylvanian Football Club Condemns Anti-Hungarian Bias in Romanian Media  Hungary Today

Romania flirts with Turkish OPV - marineforumRomania flirts with Turkish OPV  marineforum

U.S. Reduces Troop Numbers in Romania, Signaling Shifting Priorities - The Wall Street JournalU.S. Reduces Troop Numbers in Romania, Signaling Shifting Priorities  The Wall Street Journal

U.S. Army confirms no replacement for departing troops in Romania, says not a withdrawal - Investing.com IndiaU.S. Army confirms no replacement for departing troops in Romania, says not a withdrawal  Investing.com India

United States withdraws troops from Romania amid escalating Russian provocations on the eastern flank of NATO - El Mundo AmericaUnited States withdraws troops from Romania amid escalating Russian provocations on the eastern flank of NATO  El Mundo America

Romania’s Energy Ministry to Evaluate Lukoil Sale After US Sanctions Imposed - The Romania JournalRomania’s Energy Ministry to Evaluate Lukoil Sale After US Sanctions Imposed  The Romania Journal

Ukraine, Romania discuss joint projects within SAFE mechanism - UkrinformUkraine, Romania discuss joint projects within SAFE mechanism  Ukrinform

Romanian airline Tarom posts EUR 60 mln gross profit in 2024 after years of losses - Romania InsiderRomanian airline Tarom posts EUR 60 mln gross profit in 2024 after years of losses  Romania Insider

US reducing its military presence in Romania; partnership remains ‘stable’ - Qatar TribuneUS reducing its military presence in Romania; partnership remains ‘stable’  Qatar Tribune

UK Unites with Spain, Romania, Guinea-Bissau, Australia, and Cambodia as Turkish Airlines Launches New Flights in 2026 - Travel And Tour WorldUK Unites with Spain, Romania, Guinea-Bissau, Australia, and Cambodia as Turkish Airlines Launches New Flights in 2026  Travel And Tour World

Unifly demonstrates U-space strategic deconfliction at SPATIO event in Romania - Unmanned airspaceUnifly demonstrates U-space strategic deconfliction at SPATIO event in Romania  Unmanned airspace

100bcm gas project to guarantee Romania’s energy security – MEP - Montel News100bcm gas project to guarantee Romania’s energy security – MEP  Montel News

Wizz Air files new case against state aid to Romania's TAROM - ch-aviationWizz Air files new case against state aid to Romania's TAROM  ch-aviation

Romania says US will cut some troops in Europe - Space War NewsRomania says US will cut some troops in Europe  Space War News

Romania returns to Eurovision 2026 in Vienna - EurovisionworldRomania returns to Eurovision 2026 in Vienna  Eurovisionworld

US Cuts Troops In Romania Amid Military Posture ‘Adjustments’ - Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyUS Cuts Troops In Romania Amid Military Posture ‘Adjustments’  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Alstom to modernise the Bucharest-Giurgiu railway line in Romania with electrification and ERTMS signalling system - AlstomAlstom to modernise the Bucharest-Giurgiu railway line in Romania with electrification and ERTMS signalling system  Alstom

United States to Withdraw Some Troops from Romania - Balkan InsightUnited States to Withdraw Some Troops from Romania  Balkan Insight

Independent candidate Nicusor Dan assumes office as President of Romania - NewsonairIndependent candidate Nicusor Dan assumes office as President of Romania  Newsonair

Emergency preparedness saves lives amid Romania’s catastrophic floods - World Health Organization (WHO)Emergency preparedness saves lives amid Romania’s catastrophic floods  World Health Organization (WHO)

Romania says the US is drawing down troops along NATO's eastern flank - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosRomania says the US is drawing down troops along NATO's eastern flank  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

???? Romania confirms return to Eurovision 2026 - That Eurovision Site???? Romania confirms return to Eurovision 2026  That Eurovision Site

U.S. Says It Will Cut Troops in Eastern Europe - The New York TimesU.S. Says It Will Cut Troops in Eastern Europe  The New York Times

Romania Confirms US Plan To Reduce Forces In Eastern Europe - StratNews GlobalRomania Confirms US Plan To Reduce Forces In Eastern Europe  StratNews Global

US to Remove Brigade From Romania, Sources Tell Kyiv Post - Kyiv PostUS to Remove Brigade From Romania, Sources Tell Kyiv Post  Kyiv Post

1st Armored Division Transfers Authority to 3rd Infantry Division in Romania - army.mil1st Armored Division Transfers Authority to 3rd Infantry Division in Romania  army.mil

Romania Secures €500M EIB Loan for Sibiu-Pite?ti A1 Highway - The Romania JournalRomania Secures €500M EIB Loan for Sibiu-Pite?ti A1 Highway  The Romania Journal

"Embrace China--Beijing Sentiments" cultural performance staged in Bucharest, Romania - Xinhua"Embrace China--Beijing Sentiments" cultural performance staged in Bucharest, Romania  Xinhua

Azerbaijan, Romania discuss strengthening ties amid regional peace efforts - Latest news from AzerbaijanAzerbaijan, Romania discuss strengthening ties amid regional peace efforts  Latest news from Azerbaijan

Republican Lawmakers Criticize Troop Reduction in Romania - DevdiscourseRepublican Lawmakers Criticize Troop Reduction in Romania  Devdiscourse

The only hexane producer in Romania, the Vega refinery, exports its products to countries in the whole world (P) - The Diplomat BucharestThe only hexane producer in Romania, the Vega refinery, exports its products to countries in the whole world (P)  The Diplomat Bucharest

Romanian city of Timi?oara nearing construction of its own solar park - Balkan Green Energy NewsRomanian city of Timi?oara nearing construction of its own solar park  Balkan Green Energy News

Romania: TVR confirms participation at Eurovision 2026 - ESCToday.comRomania: TVR confirms participation at Eurovision 2026  ESCToday.com