Romania

Canine remains discovered in Bulgaria show dog meat may have been Iron Age delicacy - study

The Greeks, as well as the Thracians, who lived in what is now modern-day Bulgaria, are believed by researchers to have consumed dog meat. 

Dog skull found during an archaeological excavation.
European Union, Israeli and German flags flutter near the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany, September 5, 2022

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

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


Israel, don't let democracy die: Beware the populist tide in Europe - opinion

After a populist with ties to organized crime won the Polish elections, does Israel face a similar threat?

  Polish presidential candidate Karol Nawrocki, backed by the main opposition Law and Justice (PiS) party, gestures next to his wife Marta Nawrocka, his sons Antoni and Daniel and daughter Katarzyna, as they react to the exit polls of the second round of the presidential election, in Warsaw, Poland.

Romanian right-wing candidate who downplayed Holocaust loses presidential election

In Romania, which is home to around 12,000 Jews, the lead-up to the election saw a resurgence in symbolism associated with the Iron Guard, a Romanian antisemitic militant movement during the 1930s.

 George Simion, left, during the live electoral debate with Pro-European independent presidential candidate and Bucharest Mayor Nicusor Dan in Bucharest, Romania, on May 8, 2025.

Telegram founder says he rejects request to 'silence' conservative voices in Romania

Pavel Durov, said on Sunday he had refused a request by a Western government, which he did not name, to "silence" conservative voices in Romania ahead of a presidential election run-off there.

 FILE PHOTO: Founder and CEO of Telegram Pavel Durov delivers a keynote speech during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain February 23, 2016.

Metal detectorist finds 1,469 ancient Roman silver coins in Romania

Marius Mangeac: 'I never imagined I would witness history with my own eyes'.

 Metal detectorist finds 1,469 ancient Roman silver coins in Romania.

Romanian presidential candidates divided over Netanyahu ICC arrest warrant

Romania's presidential race has a new issue dividing voters: whether or not to invite Prime Minister Netanyahu while he has an active ICC arrest warrant.

 Nicusor Dan listens while attending a presidential debate alongside George Simion, in Bucharest, Romania, May 8, 2025.

Israel, Romania sign landmark Olympic cooperation agreement

The agreement was signed by Yael Arad, Chair of the Olympic Committee of Israel, and Mihai Covaliu, President of the Romanian Olympic and Sports Committee.

YAEL ARAD, Chair of Israel Olympic Committee, visits Bucharest’s historic Coral Synagogue

LiDAR technology reveals 5,000-year-old fortress hidden in Romanian forest

The fortress features extensive defensive structures, including large ditches and earthen mounds, revealing significant human effort and strategic importance.

 Cuejdel Lake in the Stânișoara Mountains, Neamț County.

El Al and Romania's TAROM launch codeshare, boosting Tel Aviv-Bucharest flights

El Al and TAROM signed a codeshare deal, increasing Tel Aviv-Bucharest flights to 18 per week and offering frequent flyer benefits starting April 1.

 El Al and TAROM sign a codeshare agreement at El Al's headquarters, March 18, 2025.

Israelis haven't discovered: Healing cities for the perfect getaway

Forget the bustling city vacations: From the magical Borjomi to the hidden springs of Bulgaria–the complete guide to European healing cities that have become the hot destination for Israeli tourists.

 GRAND HOTEL THERME Bulgaria

Romania arrests 'military-type' group on allegations of Russia-backed coup

Prosecutors said the group had a military-type structure, with one member being a retired major general.

Police walk by supporters of Romanian independent far-right presidential candidate Calin Georgescu, in Mogosoaia, Romania, December 8, 2024