Romania
Man Sets Himself on Fire Outside Russian Embassy
After crashing his car against the Embassy's fence, the man shouted at security before setting himself on fire.
Ancient Transylvanian Turtle Survived Asteroid That Killed the Dinosaurs
Dortoka vremiri's aquatic environment and home in the relatively sheltered Hateg Basin helped it pull through the mass extinction.
As Privileged Flee Ukraine First, Border Aid Groups Fear Worst Days Ahead
"It always becomes harder and harder for the people who are left behind, and the local economy is also imploding, so everything becomes more difficult," an official from Save the Children told Newsweek.
Black Immigrants Report Racist Treatment As They Try to Flee Ukraine
African students trapped in the country have taken to social media to document the hurdles and hostility they have faced while trying to get to safety.
U.N. Warns Russian Invasion Could Result in 5M Ukrainian Refugees
More than 100,000 people in Ukraine have already left their homes with thousands escaping into other countries, according to an estimate from the U.N.
7 Countries Where It's Cheaper To Buy an EV Than in the US
The Tesla Model 3 isn't priced the same in every country.
State Department Travel Advisory Warns Those in Ukraine to 'Depart Now'
The travel advisory says to not travel to Ukraine because of the "increased threats of Russia military action and COVID-19."
Bulgaria, Romania Brace for Fifth COVID Wave, This One Prompted by Omicron
As the EU nations with the smallest amount of vaccinated people, Bulgaria and Romania prepare for the next COVID wave brought on by Omicron and holiday travel.
Romanian Judge Suspended for TikTok Posts Trimming a Hedge, Cleaning Pool
Cristi Danilet said the suspension for the posts of himself doing basic tasks at home is "payback" for his years of advocating for judicial reforms in Romania.
Emergency Room Turned Into COVID Ward as Fourth Wave Takes Hold in Romania
Romania's vaccination rates are also far lower than the European Union's average, with 40 percent fully vaccinated compared to the bloc's average of 75 percent.
U.S. Seizes $6M From Suspected Ransomware Hacker
On Monday, the Justice Department announced it was filing charges against two individuals affiliated with the damaging ransomware group REvil.
Romanian Doctors 'Desperate' for People to Get COVID Vaccine
"We are desperate because every day we lose hundreds of patients who die in Romanian hospitals," the doctors said to the Romanian public in a letter.
Romania's 'Outdated' Hospital System Blamed for Fire That Killed at Least 7
"It is a terrible new drama that confirms the deficient infrastructure of the Romanian health system," President Klaus Iohannis said.
Romania's ICUs Overrun by Unvaccinated COVID Cases
Bulgaria and Romania are lagging behind as the EU's two least-vaccinated nations, with just 22 percent and 33 percent of the adult population fully inoculated.
Austrian Prince Allegedly Killed Romania's Largest Bear for Hunting Trophy
A member of the Liechtenstein royal family is accused of hunting the largest bear in Romania for sport, despite the order of protection on the animal.
TV Presenter Attacked by Naked Woman Live on Air
Mirela Vaida, the presenter of a Romanian news show, was in the middle of a live segment on 19 March when a naked woman came charging at her.
Another Mysterious Monolith Appears, This Time in Houston
Following the discovery of a monolith in the Utah desert in November, the structures have been popping up all around the world.
How Many Monoliths Are There? Every Location Where Objects Have Appeared
Monoliths continue to appear across the world as the objects have recently been spotted on an English beach and in a Colombian field.
Another Mysterious Monolith Appears, This Time in The Netherlands
The discovery comes after several metallic obelisks were discovered in remote locations in Utah, California and Romania.
The Monoliths: A Timeline of the Mysterious Objects That Keep Appearing
It's probably not aliens leaving the mysterious monoliths across the globe, but we can hope.
Third Mysterious Monolith Found in California after Utah and Romania
The monolith was discovered by walkers this week, with photos of the three-sided, 10-foot tall piece of stainless steel shared on social media.
Are the Monoliths Just Part of a Marketing Ploy As Similar Object Found?
As once quoted in "The Simpsons"—"The End... of high prices!" Could the mysterious monoliths just be a marketing stunt?
Downfall of Ancient, Democratic Civilization Charted in Vast Megastructures
The Tripolye megasites, which were occupied between 4100 and 3600 BC were home to around 10,000 people.
Man Mauled by Brown Bear During Hiking Trip Survives by Punching it in Face
Andi Bauer, 26, and Lara Booth, 23, were on a five-day expedition through the Carpathian mountains when a brown bear reportedly mauled the male hiker on the leg.
Romania Schedules Vote to Block Same-Sex Marriage
The country's constitution currently refers to marriage as a union between "spouses," a gender-neutral term.
Thousands Protest Against Romanian Government
Anti-government protesters took to the streets of Romania's capital city, Bucharest, over the weekend following claims of low wages, government corruption and judicial system complaints.
Childhood Home of Elie Wiesel Vandalized in Romania
The group Monitoring and Combating Antisemitism in Romania called the graffiti an act against the "memory of Elie Wiesel, the memory of the Holocaust victims and the souls of the Holocaust survivors."
Russia Plays Up U.S. Missile Threat After NATO Gaffe
What Romanian Defense Minister Mihai Fifor called "a misunderstanding," Russian diplomat Pavel Alekseenko called "a spontaneous truth."
Russia Ally Leading Moldova Says 'NATO Means War'
"I don't want my people to be used as cannon fodder for some geopolitical games and some battles," Moldovan President Igor Dodon said.