Sources: Mediafax
The first round of the Romanian presidential election is held with eleven candidates on the ballot. George Simion leads the first round with 40% of the vote. As no candidate has won over 50% of the vote, a run-off between the first two candidates will be held on May 18. 2025-05-4
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis announces his resignation. 2025-02-10
Ukraine accuses Russia of conducting missile strikes on a Saint Kitts and Nevis-flagged bulk carrier carrying grain to Egypt in the exclusive economic zone of Romania in the Black Sea. No casualties are reported. 2024-09-12
A fire at a guest house in Prahova, Romania leaves six people dead, two others injured, and several others missing. 2023-12-26
Romania, Poland, and the Baltic states agree to trigger article 4 of NATO's North Atlantic Treaty in response to Russian aggression. 2022-02-24
Romanian Prime Minister Mihai Tudose resigns after losing the support of the Social Democratic Party. 2018-01-15
Romania is expelled from this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Stockholm, Sweden, after its national broadcaster, Romanian Television (TVR) failed to pay outstanding debts dating back to 2007. Ovidiu Anton was due to perform the song "Moment of Silence" at the contest. 2016-04-22
2013 Romanian drama film Child's Pose wins the Golden Bear at the 63rd Berlin International Film Festival in Berlin, Germany. 2013-02-16
A Kamov Ka-26 helicopter crashes in Tulcea County, Romania, killing all five Ukrainians on board. [http:--abcnews.go.com-International-wireStory-die-helicopter-crashes-eastern-romania-16220049#.T5mVAKsoTiE (ABC News)]date=August 2019 2012-04-26
At least 2 people are killed and 6 injured after a shooting in a hair salon in Bucharest, Romania. 2012-03-5