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TikTok reportedly opens branch in Romania
Chinese social media platform TikTok has reportedly opened a branch in Romania, following public criticism, along with governmental and EU-level scrutiny, after Romania’s last presidential elections. The local company is called Tik Tok Romania,...

The role of the diaspora, the exchange of permits and trade measures, discussed in London
In an interview given to the prestigious German publication Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ), the President of Romania, Nicusor Dan, made a statement that marks a reference point in the relations between Bucharest and Chisinau. The head of the...

S.O.S. Romania's Group in Senate Dissolved, Three Members Expelled
S.O.S. Romania has expelled three senators from its ranks - Dorin Petre, Nadia-Cosmina Cerva, and Clement Sava, party leader Diana Sosoaca said as quoted by Digi24. The decision was made by the party’s National Committee, and the expelled senators...

In Romania, bus with 60 Ukrainians gets into accident, one person dies, five more injured – media
On Monday, in the village of Nicolae Bălcescu (Bacău County, Romania), a bus carrying 60 Ukrainian citizens, including 21 children, collided with a minibus carrying five people, resulting in one death and several serious injuries, Digi24 reports....

State Responsibility in the ICJ’s Advisory Opinion on Climate Change
On 23 July 2025, the ICJ delivered its advisory opinion on the Obligations of States in Respect of Climate Change. Although much of the opinion is devoted to the clarification of an extensive set of primary obligations, it also addresses certain...
Celebrities Banned from Promoting Online Betting in Romania
Online gambling advertising in Romania faces a decisive overhaul. The National Audiovisual Council (CNA) voted on 26 June to amend its regulatory code, outlawing the use of celebrities, influencers, and public figures in all televised, radio, and...
Chinese Kung Fu dance drama captivates Romanian audience
BUCHAREST, June 29 (Xinhua) -- A special performance of the Chinese Kung Fu dance drama "11 Warriors" captivated audiences at the Bucharest National Opera House on Saturday evening, in celebration of the International Day of Dialogue among...

The 2025 Set-Jetting Hotlist: 8 Locations Where Film Tourism Is About to Boom
Traveling to famous filming locations is no longer a niche trend. Twenty years ago, “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy drew tourists to New Zealand. Today, fans of “White Lotus” are flocking to the paradisiacal settings featured in the hit U.S....

Western Romania: Ophthalmology hospital opens in Alba Iulia after EUR 6 million investment
Private eye care network Dr. Holhoș has opened an ophthalmology hospital in Alba Iulia following a EUR 6 million investment. The hospital, which the company says is the largest of its kind in Transylvania, has four operating rooms and 23 beds....

'Shakespeare can speak to everybody': How a theater caravan brings the works of the Bard to audiences across Romania
The theater caravan Shakespeare – everywhere, a project of the International Shakespeare Festival in Craiova and the Shakespeare Foundation, is currently traveling across the country to bring the work of the Bard to audiences who might not...

Demon Slayer Movie Drops First Look at Zenitsu’s Final Fight
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is gearing up for its big return with a new film hitting theaters in Japan later this Summer, and the first trailer for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle has given fans the first look at Zenitsu...

Netflix's Wednesday's Future Revealed Ahead of Season 2 Premiere
The beloved Addams Family spinoff, Wednesday, debuted on Netflix in late 2022. It immediately became a hit, rising to the tops of the charts and becoming Netflix's most-watched title in English. The streaming service renewed the show for Season 2...

Netflix Users Have Only 2 Days to Watch One of the Best Cult Horror Movies Of The 1990s
In the ever-rotating library of Netflix, horror movies come and go quickly – especially when it comes to older titles that shaped the genre’s modern identity. And though virtual shelf space is seemingly needed for more modern releases, the lasting...

Is the 'artist's life' worth it? An author tries to answer the question
Is living an artist's life worth the sacrifice? “The writing life,” author Stephanie Elizondo Griest says, “is like the ultimate hazing experience, because it tests you at every level. You are continually confronted with rejection — plus how are...
Wimbledon 2025: Preview, Prize Money Details & Where To Catch Action On TV & Online In India
The 138th edition of Wimbledon is set to begin on June 30 at the iconic All England Club in London, with the world’s top tennis talent ready to compete for the coveted Grand Slam title. Elite names like Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Novak...

EU National Minority Rights in Decline, Urgent Action Needed
There has been no progress in enforcing the rights of national minorities in Europe. Today, we must fight to prevent further erosion of the rights acquired in the 1990s, said Ferenc Kalmár, Ministerial Special Representative for the Development of...

Chamber music festival takes place for the first time in the Palace in Balchik
When she visited Balchik in 1921, Queen Marie of Romania was delighted by the beauty of the area and decided to return and stay. In 1924, the construction of a palace complex for the queen began. The project was by Italian architects and followed...

Jay Slater inquest big bombshells - mummified body, 'stolen' Rolex and cause of death
Jay Slater's death was ruled as accidental by the official coroner's report – with no third party involvement or suspicious activities. The decision was reached after two gruelling days of inquest, with reports sharing that the 19-year-old had...

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Movie Debuts First Trailer: Watch
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is gearing up to make its comeback to theatrical screens with the first in a new trilogy of films, and now fans have gotten to see the film in motion with the first real trailer for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba...

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Movie Highlights English Dub With First Trailer
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is coming back to the big screen this year with the first movie in a whole new trilogy of planned films, and fans have finally gotten the English dub trailer for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Arc....