Horror virus kills at least 63 people with holiday hotspot worst hit - 7 key symptoms

A deadly virus has infected more than 989 people in 13 countries this summer, a sharp increase from what is normal for this period. The West Nile virus, named after the West Nile district of Uganda, is found in many parts of the world, including...

GuruShots - Travel Moments October 2025

One of the greatest photo games you will ever play, GuruShots is a super fun and competitive online platform (and app) that provides photographers with not only a place to showcase their images, but a chance to gain unmatched global exposure for...

Business association Concordia argues better budgetary discipline will create fiscal space in Romania

Romania is currently spending 7.5% of its public budget, the third-highest ratio in the European Union after Hungary and Italy, because of the high borrowing cost (6% for the 10-year debt, compared to 4.6% paid by non-investment grade Serbia) and...

More localities in Romania adopt walk-to-school program

Pedibus, a program that encourages primary school pupils to walk to school, has expanded to almost ten cities in the country after being launched in Sfântu Gheorghe five years ago, Agerpres reported. The program is already operating in several...

What actually happens on All Souls’ Day in Italy?

Italy’s ‘Day of the dead’ is marked by graveside gatherings and quirky traditions, though the date just as often means a weekend trip. Italy marks All Souls’ Day, or Festa dei Morti (literally ‘Festival of the Dead’), on November 2nd, the day...

CFA Romania expects no economic growth this year and weak advance of under 0.5% in 2026

CFA Society Romania expects the country's economy to stall this year with GDP growth around 0%, with risks on the downside, as recession risk persists. The GDP growth will hover around 0–0.5% next year, while the use of EU funds is key to resume...

New EU border controls: What British travellers to Spain need to know before October 12

Date Published: 08/10/2025 Everything you need to know about Europe’s Entry/Exit System (EES) as millions of British tourists prepare for new registration requirements If you're planning a trip to Spain or anywhere else in Europe in the coming...

Preview: Romania vs Moldova - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Thursday's International Friendlies clash between Romania and Moldova, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Ahead of their respective World Cup 2026 qualifiers against Austria and Estonia, Romania will...

Govt. ended culture of political interference in foreign employment: Minister Herath

Reveals practice of ministers, deputy ministers, and their private secretaries intervening and taking money to send people to Israel for employment Emphasises only qualified candidates would be selected for overseas jobs through a transparent...

Inside the global journey of the photographer redefining female strength

When Romanian photographer Mihaela Noroc published The Atlas of Beauty in 2017, she offered the world an antidote to stereotypes: portraits of women in more than fifty countries, each image a statement of dignity and individuality. The book became...

Soft2Bet launches Swiper casino for Romanian market using MEGA platform

Soft2Bet has rolled out Swiper, a Romania-based online casino powered by its proprietary Motivational Engineering Gaming Application (MEGA) platform. The system combines swipe-based navigation and short-form video content, echoing mobile social...

Polish investors look to Romania as an attractive market, bilateral Chamber of Commerce says

Polish investors continue to view Romania as a strategic and attractive market due to its geographic position, growth potential, and transparent legislation, even in the current economic climate, according to recent conclusions from an economic...

UK Foreign Office issues urgent update for EU holidaymakers ahead of rule change

Liv Clarke Tourism writer 19:28, 07 Oct 2025 British holidaymakers have received a crucial announcement(Image: alexsl via Getty Images) British holidaymakers have received a crucial announcement from the UK Foreign Office regarding a significant...

World’s largest Orthodox church opens after 15 years of construction

BUCHAREST, Romania — Thousands of pilgrims turned out Sunday in Romania’s capital for the consecration of religious paintings inside the world’s largest Christian Orthodox church that was being opened after 15 years of construction. Worshippers...

Ukraine-Hungary Border Implements Biometric Entry/Exit System for Faster Control

All border checkpoints at the Ukrainian-Hungarian border have started operating using the biometric entry/exit system (Entry/Exit System, EES), which collects biometric data of third-country nationals. Border guards report this, confirming the...

Foreign Tourist Numbers Up in Hungary - Where Are Most From?

The number of travellers in Hungary surpassed 15m by the end of September, Visit Hungary, a unit of the Hungarian Tourism Agency (MTU), said on Monday based on figures from the National Tourism Data Service Centre (NTAK). Visit Hungary CEO Oliver...

Full list of 29 EU countries where UK travellers will face new rules from Sunday

Rules are changing for UK travellers heading to countries in Europe(Image: Getty Images) UK travellers heading to Europe need to be aware of new rules being introduced from this Sunday. The European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) will begin...

New rules come in next week if you're travelling to these countries

There are new rules for travelling to the EU(Image: PA) The Foreign Office has issued a fresh update covering 29 EU nations ahead of the new Entry/Exit System (EES) scheme launching next week on October 12. Implementation will be phased, with a...

CAMPUS DIGEST: CBU gift; NOBTS, Boyce College faculty appointments; MBTS Romanian program

CBU receives gift of historical property and botanical garden By CBU Staff RIVERSIDE, Calif. – A local couple has donated almost five acres with a 6,300-square-foot home and a flourishing botanical garden to California Baptist University. The...

New Direct Kyiv–Ungheni–Bucharest Train to Launch on October 10

A new direct international train connecting Kyiv, Ungheni, and Bucharest North will begin operating on October 10, 2025, according to the CFR . The initiative aims to strengthen railway links between Romania and Ukraine as regional cooperation...