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Romania takes global culinary stage with first selection at Bocuse d’Or Europe 2026
Romania has been officially selected to compete at Bocuse d’Or Europe 2026, marking the first time the country will take part in the world’s most prestigious culinary competition. There will be 20 participating nations at the European edition,...

UK tourists issued update on when holiday hotspot will roll out new EU border rules
Majorca is set to launch the EES in the coming weeks(Image: Getty Images) As the EU rolls out new border entry rules, UK tourists have been issued an update on when a popular holiday hotspot will launch the new system. From Sunday, October 12, the...

Romanian channel group Antena to export local stories with new distribution arm
High-stakes gameshow The Ticket Romanian television channel group owner Antena Group is launching a sales and distribution arm with the goal of extending the reach of local stories on the global stage. Antena Distribution, which is launching on...

Catalina Otto: One Year of Leadership at HABAU Romania
In October 2025, Catalina Otto celebrates one year since returning to Romania, after almost 9 years spent in Austria, where she developed and consolidated her international experience. She currently leads HABAU Romania as CFO. Throughout her...

Saint Parascheva celebration in Iași draws one of Romania’s largest pilgrimages
By Carmen Ciocan Published on 13/10/2025 - 17:26 GMT+2 Thousands of people are gathered and praying over the relics of Saint Parascheva in Iași, eastern Romania, in what is one of the largest pilgrimages in the eastern European nation. The...

Our opinion: Tourism growth is impressive
The growth in Warren County’s tourism industry — especially when compared to our neighboring counties in the Pennsylvania Wilds — is impressive. By most measures Warren County increased tourist spending on food and beverages, recreation, retail...

Holiday events agenda includes crafts and food fairs, indie, rock, hip hop and reggae at Rotofest; Padre Matovelle exhibition; Garbage bills are detached
Bored? Following is the agenda for activities this holiday weekend. AGENDA 10 de octubre: 9:00 to 17:00 – Tour en Complejo Patrimonial Todos Santos – call 593 99 592 4649 for tickets. 19:00 – Ruta de Fantasmas (Route of ghosts) – theater – Museo...

UK tourists alerted over 'deadly' virus found in Spanish hotspot
Health officials have confirmed the presence of the potentially deadly virus in southern Spain (stock image)(Image: Michael Gottschalk/Photothek via Getty Images) A potentially deadly virus has been detected in mosquitoes just metres from a...

EU Travelers Choose Local Destinations as 92% of Trips Stay Within EU
In 2024, European Union residents made 1.19 billion personal and professional trips, marking a 4.4% increase compared with 2023, according to new data released by Eurostat. Of these, 92% were intra-EU journeys, underscoring that most Europeans...

‘We wanted to design something that could work anywhere’: How this Romanian-born startup is tackling marine plastic pollution
Recycllux is tackling marine plastic pollution with a platform connecting companies seeking to offset their plastic footprint with the local cleanup capacity. From the more than 400 million tonnes of plastic that are produced yearly worldwide,...

Romanian foreign minister Oana Țoiu meets Marco Rubio in Washington for talks on security, energy, bilateral cooperation
Romanian foreign minister Oana Țoiu held official talks with US secretary of state Marco Rubio during her visit to the United States. The meeting focused on advancing the Romania-US Strategic Partnership, with discussions covering defense...

Trump-Putin Budapest talks on hold, but Europe still on edge
News that a highly anticipated meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin has been put on hold will offer some relief to Ukraine's EU allies, who were left rattled by the prospect of the bloc's most...

Romania – USA diplomatic meeting
During a two-day visit to Washington, the Romanian Foreign Minister, Oana Țoiu, held talks with her American counterpart, Marco Rubio. Foto: mae.ro Corina Cristea, 09.10.2025, 14:00 Strengthening the strategic partnership between Romania and the...

Several Romanian politicians among most absent members of the European Parliament
Since the start of their mandate in 2024, several Romanian members of the European Parliament have gathered a significant number of absences. At the top of the absentee list published by Digi24 are Social Democrats Gabriela Firea and Gheorghe...

Romanian teenager (14) charged with attempting to rape a schoolgirl in Ballymena refused bail
A Romanian teenager charged with attempting to rape a schoolgirl in Ballymena must remain in custody, a High Court judge has ruled. The 14-year-old boy allegedly took part in a sexual assault which sparked serious racially-motivated rioting in the...
Romanian teenager charged with attempting to rape Ballymena schoolgirl must remain in custody, court hears
All U105 News & Sport The girl was allegedly dragged down an alleyway into a garage in the Clonavon Terrace area of the town A third teenage suspect is believed to have fled to Romania a short time after the incident A Romanian teenager charged...

The ethnic Romanians in Istria
The ethnic Romanian community in Croatia, in Istria peninsula, is one of the least known ethnic Romanian communities from outside Romania's borders. The History Show Steliu Lambru, 13.10.2025, 14:00 Romania’s neighbours the Republic of Moldova,...

Romanian tenor makes South Bend Lyric Opera surprisingly easy to find
South Bend Lyric Opera, founded by Romanian tenor Emanual-Cristian Caraman, celebrates its 10-year anniversary. Collaborations with local arts organizations such as the South Bend Symphony Orchestra and South Bend Civic Theatre, enrich the opera's...

Romania and the U.S. Strengthen Cooperation on Black Sea Security
Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio during her official visit to the United States from October 8–9. The two officials emphasized that strengthening their partnership ensures stability in the Black Sea...

Man pulls down pants to urinate on altar at St. Peter’s Basilica in front of tourists
By Anugrah Kumar, Christian Post Contributor Monday, October 13, 2025 A man is apprehended for urinating at St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican on Oct. 10, 2025. | Screenshot from XA man climbed onto the central altar at St. Peter’s Basilica in...