Romania

Elbit Systems set to start delivery of drones to Romania after delays, threats of cancellation

The deal for seven unmanned aircraft systems was signed in 2022, with deliveries due to start in 2025.

Elbit System's Watchkeeper X drones, April 6, 2026.
Golden Helmet of Cotofenesti and gold bracelets recovered after being stolen from a Dutch museum, April 3, 2026.

Priceless Romanian artifacts recovered a year after being stolen from Dutch museum

A Thor, a VTOL-UAV (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) drone is seen on display at the Elbit-Systems stand at the XPONENTIAL Europe autonomous systems and robotics trade fair on March 26, 2026 in Dusseldorf, Germany.

Romania weighs cancelling drone contract with Israel's Elbit Systems

Photographer Edward Serotta takes a self-portrait in a hotel room during his efforts to document Romania in the 1980s.

Decades after Romania’s secret police trailed a Jewish photographer, their files have become a film


Romania says parts of Russian drone fell on its territory

Iohannis was speaking a day after Kyiv said Russian drones had detonated on Romanian territory, a claim Bucharest denied.

 A woman and a child wait in a bus after fleeing from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, at the border crossing in Siret, Romania, March 1, 2022.

Ukraine says Russian drones detonated on Romanian territory during Danube strike

An Ukrainian industry source said that two Russian drones had fallen on the Romanian side of the Danube.

 A view shows a building of the Black Sea Danube shipping company destroyed during a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Izmail, Odesa region, Ukraine August 2, 2023.

Israeli bodybuilder Dana Shemesh back and as good as ever

The previous Olympia Masters was held in 2012, but came back after a 11-year hiatus and was held in Romania for the first time.

 ORN AND raised in Jerusalem, 48-year-old Dana Shemesh has been Israel's top female professional bodybuilder for almost two decades.

Israel's Yad Vashem seeks Romanian accountability for Holocaust - exclusive

The Jerusalem Post has learned that Yad Vashem had outlined four crucial expectations for any engagement with the far-right Romanian leader.

A member of Romania's Jewish community lays a wreath during ceremonies at a Holocaust memorial in Bucharest October 8, 2014

Far-right MP admits Romania's role in Holocaust in meeting with Israelis

Israel hasn't always been willing to communicate with far-right-wing European politicians, yet some in the Likud Party see this as a strategic opportunity.

 Senior Romanian right-wing politician George Simion of the AUR Party is seen alongside Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan.

One person dead, 57 injured after explosions at Romanian gas station

After the first explosion, the fire spread to two fuel tanks and a nearby house, leading authorities to evacuate everyone within a radius of 700 meters.

 Fire fighters work as flames rise after an explosion at a LPG station in Crevedia, near Bucharest, Romania, August 26, 2023.

Dracula inspiration Vlad the Impaler cried tears of blood - study

Proteins found on letters written by Vlad indicate that he had hemolacria which causes blood to be present in tears.

 Vlad the Impaler.

Exposing Andrew Tate's fortune: How rich is the self-proclaimed 'trillionaire' really?

Revelations about Andrew Tate's true financial status, challenging his extravagant claims and shedding light on his controversial activities.


Romanian leaders celebrate Israel’s 75th birthday with Knesset speaker


Thinking about traveling this summer? Here are some cheaper cities to visit in Europe

With summer approaching, many are beginning to plan their next vacation abroad with the aim to stay on a lower budget.

Travel during corona