The divisive social media personality Andrew Tate arrived at a court in Romania in handcuffs on Tuesday morning to appeal against a judge’s earlier decision to extend his arrest period from 24 hours to 30 days on charges of being…
Andrew Tate, brother arrested in connection to human-trafficking case in Romania
Former professional kickboxer Andrew Tate has been arrested in Romania in connection with human trafficking, rape and forming an organized crime group, officials confirmed to multiple news outlets. The social media influencer appeared to be taken away in handcuffs from…
EU ministers to address Schengen entry for Croatia, Bulgaria, Romania
EU home affairs ministers are in Brussels on Thursday to decide on admitting Bulgaria, Romania and Croatia to the Schengen area, with the latter having the best chance. The European Commission urged capitals in November, to let the trio join…
Buhari orders release of $8.5m to evacuate Nigerians caught up in Russia -Ukraine war
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the sum of $8.5 million to facilitate the immediate evacuation of at least 5,000 Nigerians fleeing from the Russia-Ukraine war to Poland, Romania, Hungary and Slovakia. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Nigeria,…
Germany continue human rights support before win over Romania
Joachim Löw’s side looked less ruthless than against Iceland but still got the job done against their supposed toughest group opponents. In Bucharest, Germany’s players also continued their support for human rights. Another Germany qualifier, another show of support for…
Haaland scores hat-trick as Norway beat Romania
Erling Braut Haaland scored his first international hat-trick as Norway cruised to victory against Romania. Borussia Dortmund’s star striker was in devastating form and put the home side ahead inside 15 minutes. Norway doubled their lead just before half-time thanks…
Suspect admits killing missing Romanian teenager (BBC)
A man questioned in Romania over the disappearance of a 15-year-old girl has admitted killing her and another teenager, according to his lawyer. Suspect Gheorghe Dinca, 65, told police he had killed Alexandra Macesanu, who went missing on Wednesday, and…
Romanian president hits back at anti-Semitism charge (Guardian)
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis hit back Wednesday at accusations of anti-Semitism after he vetoed the appointment of a Jewish businessman as development minister in a cabinet reshuffle. In the changes announced earlier this week, Iohannis — a centre-right politician at…