A Romanian citizen has been remanded in custody, accused by Directorate for Investigating Organised Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT) prosecutors of the crime of treason, after sending to the Russian Embassy in Bucharest images of Romanian or NATO military facilities located near Tulcea, as well as images of a military convoy travelling to Ukraine."From the evidence administered in the case it resulted that, since 2022, he has proceeded to monitor Romanian or NATO military facilites located near Tulcea, collecting military information and taking photographs of military combat equipment and the movement of personnel in the border area with Ukraine, which he transmitted to diplomats from the Russian Embassy in Bucharest. As a result of the house searches, several means of evidence were identified and seized," DIICOT announced in a press release.Prosecutors referred the case to the Bucharest Court of Appeal, which ordered the defendant's remand in custody for a period of 30 days.The judicial activities were carried out together with judicial police officers from the DIICOT - the Central Structure and the Directorate for Combating Organised Crime and subordinate structures.The action benefited from the support of the Romanian Intelligence Service, the General Directorate of Defence Intelligence of the Ministry of National Defence and gendarmes of the 'Vlad Tepes' Special Intelligence Brigade.Specialist support was provided by the Technical and Forensic Service of DIICOT and the Special Operations Directorate of the Inspectorate General of the Romanian Police (IGPR).
Close to 1.8 million Bucharest residents are expected to cast their ballot on Sunday, December 7, to elect the city's next mayor. The post has been vacant since Nicușor Dan was elected president this May. He had secured a second mandate as mayor of Bucharest in June 2024, having won over 48% of the votes. […]
I am a bit late to the party, but I have thoughts (and concerns) on Radu Jude’s much talked-about Dracula, and even more thoughts (and compliments) on other films that I fear might have gone under the radar a bit. Let’s go! There is no more recognizable marketing asset for the local tourism (and no […]
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The 33rd edition of Concerto di Natale, held on December 13, 2025, at the Auditorium Conciliazione in Rome, will feature Romanian artists Stephanie Radu and Alin Stoica. The concert, a Christmas emblem, brings artists from all over the world before the international public. Soprano Stephanie Radu will perform two special moments, namely “Regalo di Natale,” her […]
North Bucharest Investments has been honored at the CIJ Awards 2025 with the Best Residential Real Estate Agency of the Year distinction — a recognition of the company’s performance, dedication, and strong positioning within Romania’s high-end residential market. “This award is about people. About those who choose, every single day, to believe in this company, […]
Romania ranks 11th in the world in the EF English Proficiency Index 2025, with a “very high” level of English language skills. According to the index, which represents one of the most extensive global studies on language competence, adults in Romania show a high level of English knowledge. English remains the main international language of communication, […]
