Romania

KLM flight bound for Tel Aviv diverted to Bucharest after bomb threat onboard

The bomb threat is the latest in a wave of at least 27 European passenger planes that were forced to land following a series of threats.

A KLM aircraft is being refuelled for a subsequent flight at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in Schiphol, Netherlands, April 15, 2026.
A KLM aircraft is being refuelled for a subsequent flight at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in Schiphol, Netherlands, April 15, 2026.

KLM flight bound for Tel Aviv diverted to Bucharest after bomb threat onboard

Romanian President Nicusor Dan during a press conference at the B9 summit in Romanian capital Bucharest, May 13, 2026.

Romanian intelligence identifies Russian sabotage network thought to have caused industrial fire

Yonatan Urich is seen following a hearing on journalist Omri Assenheim’s refusal to provide police with materials from a program he broadcast about Eli Feldstein, after the District Court ruled that journalistic privilege does not apply, at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, March 30, 2026.

Einhorn's consulting firm paid Urich over NIS 1 million for work with foreign countries - report


Israeli mining magnate Steinmetz awaits Greek court ruling on arrest warrant

A European arrest warrant has been issued against him on behalf of Romania on accusations related to participation in a criminal organization, a police official said on condition of anonymity.

Israeli billionaire Beny Steinmetz leaves the courthouse after a verdict on corruption charges, in Geneva, Switzerland January 22, 2021.

'Voice for the Voiceless': State Comptroller Englman praises Israeli accountability reforms

Englman also tackled the use of auditing institutions to tackle fraudulent uses of artificial intelligence technology.

 Matanyahu Englman, State Comptroller of Israel and President of The European Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions, giving a speech at the 160 year anniversary of the Romanian Court of Account, September 20, 2024.

Eligibility for Romanian citizenship: Are you eligible?

Check eligibility and understand how to obtain Romanian citizenship with Attorney Daniel Hershko, expert in Romanian citizenship expenses and European citizenship eligibility.

 How attractive it is so hard to obtain: Romanian citizenship - are you eligible

War beyond Ukraine? Romania, Latvia report Russian drones breach airspace

NATO member Romania shares a 650-km (400-mile) border with Ukraine and has had Russian drone fragments stray into its territory repeatedly over the past year.

 Latvian and Russian border signs are seen at the Latvia-Russia border near Lidumnieki, Latvia August 8, 2023.

Romanian police raid home of Andrew Tate, amid human trafficking probe

Police raided Andrew Tate's home as part of a new investigation into human trafficking and money laundering, adding to previous charges he faces.

 Andrew Tate is surrounded by media as he leaves the building that houses the Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT) in Bucharest, Romania, April 10, 2023/

WJRO to distribute millions of dollars to help Holocaust survivor evacuees

The funds are made available by the Caritatea Foundation in a partnership between the WJRO and the Federation of Jewish Communities in Romania, and are administered by the Claims Conference. 

 An American $100 dollar bill.

Syrian man hurls Molotov cocktail at Israeli embassy in Romania

Police spokesperson Georgian Drăgan told Digi24 that the incident was not related to the IDF's war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip and instead was motivated by personal grievances. 

 Police officers stand guard near the Russian Embassy in Bucharest, Romania, April 6, 2022

Israel wins medals at international stamp exhibition in Romania

Nine Israeli exhibitors had worked tirelessly on their exhibits. As commissioner, I had collected their valuable exhibits and prepared the customs and insurance.

 The Israeli delegation at the World Specialized Stamp Exhibition.

Pro-Israel NATO official is Romania's leading presidential candidate

NATO Deputy Secretary-General, Mircea Geoana, is the leading candidate for president of Romania in next year's elections. Geoana has strong ties with Israel and a Jewish-American son-in-law.

 NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoana arrives to take part in the European Air Defence Conference gathering 18 Defence ministers, at Les Invalides in Paris on June 19, 2023.

European MPs condemn the existence of antisemitic monuments in Moldova

The monuments include the Octavian Goga’s statue and the Alley of Classics in the Great Central Park of Chisinau.

Photo of the statue of Octavian Goga and an archived photo.