Romania's air force shot down two drones violating its airspace near the Ukrainian border, with one identified as a Shahed-type drone, commonly used by Russia against Ukraine.
Romania downs third drone in as many days, attributing the incidents to Russia, escalating tensions. Meanwhile, the EU manages a delicate trade balance with the US, facing new tariffs and a potentially inflammatory Google fine amid fragile truce.
Romania shot down a foreign drone near Padina on Friday, marking its first such interception, intensifying concerns over NATO's eastern flank security amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict and previous airspace breaches by suspected Russian UAVs.
A Romanian F-16 fighter jet shot down a drone that entered the country's airspace near Padina, 90 km northeast of Bucharest. An investigation has been launched into the incident, which marks the third drone incursion into Romania in two months, following previous incidents involving Ukrainian naval drones and a Russian 'Geran-2' kamikaze drone.
Un drone è stato abbattuto nello spazio aereo rumeno con il supporto degli Eurofighter italiani in servizio Nato. La ministra degli Esteri rumena Toiu Oana ha confermato l'incidente e l'impegno nella difesa aerea. L'UE ha espresso preoccupazione e solidarietà.
A survey by the Chisinau-based IMAS institute reveals that over half of Moldova's population opposes unification with Romania (54%) and joining NATO (58%), despite the government's pro-unification and pro-NATO stance.
Campaigners in Oradea, Romania, plan to proceed with a Pride march despite local authorities denying permission for the fourth consecutive year, citing "technical excuses." The repeated bans have drawn international attention, with organizers comparing the situation to democratic backsliding in other EU states.
Hong Kong's aviation regulator has ordered Cathay Pacific to review an incident where a London-bound flight was intercepted by Nato jets over Romania after losing contact with air traffic control. The airline must submit a report within a week.
Former Romania midfielder Gabriel Muresan died at 44 after drowning in a lake near Apold, where he was mayor. Muresan, who played for Romania nine times and won three league titles with Cluj, was remembered for his football career and community service.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met with Romanian President Nicusor Dan on Wednesday, seeking to expand bilateral cooperation beyond the defense industry into sectors like nuclear power. The meeting occurred on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara.
A NATO Bombardier Challenger 650 Artemis II reconnaissance aircraft has been observed circling Russia's Kaliningrad Region for a second consecutive day, according to a TASS source in EU air traffic control services. The aircraft used Polish and Lithuanian airspace and neutral Baltic Sea waters.
A Chinese-registered A350 aircraft traveling from Hong Kong to London briefly lost contact with Romanian air traffic control while in Romanian airspace. A NATO quick reaction alert scrambled Hungarian aircraft to visually warn the plane, after which contact was re-established.
A Cathay Pacific aircraft traveling from Hong Kong to London briefly lost contact with Romanian air traffic control while in Romanian airspace. Hungarian NATO jets were scrambled to intercept and visually warn the aircraft near the border before contact was re-established.
Romanian Defense Minister Radu Miruta has officially requested his Ukrainian counterpart, Mikhail Fedorov, to reprogram all Ukrainian drones to self-destruct if they enter Romanian territorial waters. This follows an incident where a naval drone, believed to be of the type used in Ukraine, exploded in Romania's Constanta port.
In Romania's Buzau region, forests appear to move downhill due to soil creep, a slow geological process. Scientists study tree rings to measure this gradual movement, finding it occurs in cycles and is influenced by factors like rainfall and construction.
Two Romanian nationals, Nandito Badea and George Stana, have been jailed in London for stabbing journalist Pouria Zeraati in Wimbledon. The attack, intended to silence Zeraati who works for Iran International, was found by a judge to be on behalf of the Iranian regime. Stana received 12 years and Badea 8 years.
EU sports officials are accused of discriminating against Russian athletes by preventing their participation with national symbols in a Portuguese trampolining event, despite World Gymnastics' decision for equal treatment. This follows a similar incident in Romania, raising concerns about political influence and financial pressure on local organizers.
The author criticizes EU sports officials for inconsistent and rule-breaking decisions regarding Russian athletes, comparing it to past suspensions and questioning the motives behind these actions, suggesting financial pressure and political influence.
A poll by Public First for Politico reveals that 43% of EU residents believe the bloc cannot defend itself independently in an armed conflict. A majority (58%) also feel their own country is unprepared. Finland and Croatia were seen as most capable, while Baltic states, Romania, Bulgaria, Denmark, Portugal, Italy, and Ireland were deemed least prepared.
Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey are expanding their joint Black Sea mine countermeasure mission to include surveillance and reconnaissance aimed at protecting critical underwater infrastructure from deliberate attacks. Amendments to a memorandum of understanding were approved by the Bulgarian government.
A wildfire in northern Greece killed two people near Thessaloniki after engulfing a house. Separately, a powerful storm in Romania's capital, Bucharest, killed one person, damaged homes, and flooded metro stations, following a heatwave.
Katie Swan ended Britain's wait for a first singles victory at Wimbledon 2026, defeating Irina-Camelia Begu in straight sets. However, compatriot Katie Boulter suffered a shock first-round exit to teenage qualifier Tyra Caterina Grant, while Arthur Fery and Jacob Fearnley also advanced for Britain.
A dangerous heatwave, linked to hundreds of deaths in western Europe, has shifted east, bringing record temperatures to central, eastern, and southern Europe. Countries like Hungary, Slovakia, and Germany are experiencing extreme heat, leading to fatalities, infrastructure issues, and strain on energy grids, especially in Ukraine.
Russia's Foreign Ministry vows consequences after the Russian rhythmic gymnastics team was prohibited from using national symbols at a competition in Romania, despite recent international lifting of restrictions.
