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Majority of European MPs view Israel positively, call for cooperation, survey finds - exclusive

MPs from Romania, Italy, and Germany reported particularly favorable views of their countries’ relations with Israel. In contrast, markedly smaller shares of MPs from Ireland, Spain, and Turkey.

European Union, Israeli and German flags flutter near the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany, September 5, 2022
Romanian border police are pictured at the Romanian-Bulgarian customs point in Giurgiu, as Romania and Bulgaria both join the Schengen bloc, Romania, December 31, 2024.

Six migrants killed in crash during police pursuit in Bulgaria, media says

Firefighters operate at the site of an explosion at an apartment block, in Bucharest, Romania, October 17, 2025.

Two killed in Bucharest after explosion at apartment block

Polish Abrams tank fires as Polish forces with NATO soldiers hold 'Iron Defender' military exercises, at a military range in Wierzbiny near Orzysz, Poland, September17, 2025

Romania aims to buy Abrams tanks in $7 bln deal


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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.

Israeli soccer team falls to Romania in Hungary

Zahavi, National Team eliminated from Euro qualifying with 2-1 defeat in penultimate contest.

 ISRAEL FANS display flags and signs during the blue-and-white’s Euro 2024 qualifier against Romania on Saturday night at Pancho Arena in Felcsút, Hungary.

130 Gaza border area kids taken to Hungary to watch Israeli soccer team

"We want to provide an opportunity for the people of Israel to unite around an event that embodies national pride and a triumph for the Blue and White," the initiative's organizer said.

 A delegation of Israelis flew to Hungary to watch their national team compete against Romania and Switzerland.