Romania

National Geographic names Cork as one of top 25 places in the world to visit

City is the only Irish entry on a list including destinations in Sweden and Mexico

Tue Oct 22 2024 - 17:37

From Transylvania to Donegal: The Irish are much better at ‘being joyful’

Columbia Hillen moved from Transylvania to Donegal’s Gaeltacht region in 2010

Tue Oct 22 2024 - 06:00

What will €199,000 buy in France, Italy, Sweden, Romania and Leitrim?

One price, home and away: Old cut-stone houses in Limousin and Umbria, rural retreats in Vastra Gotaland and Hunedoara or a lakeside cabin near Ballinamore

Fri Oct 04 2024 - 05:30

Andrew Tate begins: His background and narcissistic father

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Mon Sept 30 2024 - 06:15

Central European floods leave trail of devastation as new areas placed on alert

Danube’s waters continue to rise in in Slovakia and Hungary, with parts of Austria and Romania inundated after heavy rains

Tue Sept 17 2024 - 18:26

Europe floods: At least 15 killed amid record water levels across east and centre of Continent

Czech military helicopters deployed to rescue people from homes as evacuations take place in multiple cities in several countries

Mon Sept 16 2024 - 18:54

At least eight dead as heavy rains and gale force winds hit central Europe

Lower Austria, the state surrounding Vienna, declared a disaster area with some 20,000 rescue crew members at work

Sun Sept 15 2024 - 20:53

Romanian court rejects appeal by prosecutors to jail influencer Andrew Tate

Judge lifts restrictions on Tate and his brother Tristan regarding communication with alleged victims of human trafficking

Thu Sept 05 2024 - 21:28

What will €170,000 buy in Romania, France, South Africa, Norway and Waterford?

An elegant house in Le Dorat, a waterside cabin in Jorpeland, a traditional house in Arges and more

Fri Aug 30 2024 - 05:30

Andrew Tate’s luxury vehicles taken by authorities amid new human trafficking allegations

Tate, a social media influencer known for misogynistic views, is awaiting trial in Romania

Sat Aug 24 2024 - 15:35

Andrew Tate ordered to be put under house arrest by Romanian court

Former kickboxer and his brother Tristan among six detained as part of investigation into human trafficking and sexual exploitation

Thu Aug 22 2024 - 18:42

Kill or confine? Italy and Romania wrestle with bear attacks response

Wildlife activists oppose culling of animals despite rise in aggressive incidents

Sun Aug 11 2024 - 12:00

Russian drone crashes in Nato state Romania during attack on Ukraine

Ukrainian commander says Russian forces will have to go on defensive in coming weeks

Thu Jul 25 2024 - 18:00

Murder accused felt ‘like some monster’ he couldn’t control, trial hears

Andrei Dobra (35) has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to murdering Ioana Mihaela Pacala (30)

Wed Jul 03 2024 - 19:00

Belgium kickstart Euro 2024 campaign with vital win over Romania

Kevin De Bruyne on target as victory leaves Group E finely poised

Sat Jun 22 2024 - 22:15

What will €250,000 buy in France, Italy, Spain, Romania and Co Mayo?

One price, home and away: apartments in Piacenza and Torrevieja, traditional homes in Sibiu and Saint-Savinien or a three-bed with an orchard near Westport

Fri Jun 21 2024 - 05:30

‘So long as I’ve my head about me and I’m physically able, I’ll keep helping people’

Sr Rose Carmel McNamara left Dublin for England at 17 and finds herself helping the poor in Romania at 82

Wed May 01 2024 - 06:00

What will €295,000 buy in France, Romania, Sweden, Spain and Wexford?

One price, home and away: A 23-bed house in Botosani, period homes in Limoux and Badajoz, a four-bed house in Vastra Gotaland or a two-bed on two acres near Gorey

Fri Mar 15 2024 - 05:45

Andrew Tate and brother Tristan arrested in Romania on UK warrant

British-American influencer and his brother were detained on allegations of sexual aggression dating to 2012-15

Tue Mar 12 2024 - 11:22

European elections are ‘going to be tough’ for Fine Gael, MEP Seán Kelly says

European People’s Party gathering in Romania with Ursula von der Leyen set to be backed to seek second term as commission president

Wed Mar 06 2024 - 19:00

State had second highest public healthcare spend per person in EU in 2022

CSO data indicates State spent €58.4bn on social protection last year, including €4,582 on public healthcare per inhabitant

Wed Dec 20 2023 - 14:25

‘I didn’t know much about Ireland but I imagined kindness, freedom and people being open’

New to the Parish: Cristina Stamatescu arrived from Romania in 2008

Tue Nov 07 2023 - 06:00

Ukraine fighting off fierce Russian attacks on eastern town of Avdiivka

Russia launches further air strikes against Ukrainian ports

Thu Oct 12 2023 - 17:57

Russian drones target Ukraine’s ports and troops intensify attacks in Donetsk region

Zelenskiy makes deals in Romania as Moscow loses vote to rejoin UN rights council

Tue Oct 10 2023 - 18:18

RMN: Urgent, fiercely intelligent migration drama from a modern master

Romanian filmmaker Cristian Mungiu dissects European hypocrisies and contradictions in this film based on a real-life xenophobic event

Fri Sept 22 2023 - 05:15

RMN: Palme d’Or winner Cristian Mungiu on his powerful Transylvanian tale of migrants and bears

‘Nobody really knows how life is here in Romania, and especially cultural life. There are still people believing that we speak Russian or that it’s very cold’

Thu Sept 21 2023 - 05:00

Ireland’s diversity is increasing - and changing: why do people come to live here, even if only for a while?

Immigration: The latest census found that 12 per cent of the population is made up of non-Irish citizens. The numbers of people from Poland and the UK have dropped, while there are more Indians, Romanians and Brazilians, among others

Mon Sept 11 2023 - 06:00

Ireland v Romania talking point: Ireland need to be smarter against better sides at Rugby World Cup

There were plenty of positives in Bordeaux but the kicking game will need to be sharpened up

Sat Sept 09 2023 - 19:01

Ireland build up a head of steam as they blow Romania away in Rugby World Cup opener

Andy Farrell’s side run in 12 tries in Bordeaux as they hit the ground running in Pool B

Sat Sept 09 2023 - 17:13

Rugby World Cup: Ireland struggled against underdogs in 2007. They need to beat Romania soundly

Ireland v Romania: Ireland's performances in their warm-ups may not have been spectacular but the aim of their preparatory programme was to help them reach their best during the Rugby World Cup, for once: the moment of truth is nigh

Sat Sept 09 2023 - 05:01

Andy Farrell opts for experienced line-up against Romania as Ireland get down to business

Joe McCarthy bucks the trend as Andy Farrell selects formidable starting Ireland XV for World Cup opener against Romania

Fri Sept 08 2023 - 05:00

Plight of Romania’s ‘horror’ care homes recalls orphanages scandal

Story of elderly found abandoned at construction site emerges as raids find overcrowding and maltreatment

Wed Jul 12 2023 - 21:00

Watching brief - Frank McNally on the Eyes of Sibiu

As creepy as they can appear, the dormer windows have successfully reinvented themselves

Tue Jul 11 2023 - 19:00

Vlad Tidings - Frank McNally on the wild side of Transylvania

Britain’s King Charles is proud he has a stake in the country

Fri Jul 07 2023 - 19:00