The European Union has ordered social media firm TikTok to freeze data linked to the Romanian elections, it said in a statement on Thursday quoted by www.Reuters.com. EU officials issued a "retention order" under the bloc's wide-sweeping Digital Services Act, which regulates how the world's biggest social media companies operate in Europe. The move comes on the same day the United States voiced concerns over potential foreign interference in Romania's elections, after pro-Russia ultranationalist Calin Georgescu surged to victory in the first round of the presidential contest on Nov. 24. Far-right parties also performed well in Romania's parliamentary election last Sunday, though the ruling leftist Social Democrats emerged as the largest party and hope to cobble together a pro-EU coalition government. Documents declassified by Romanian security officials on Wednesday showed Georgescu was massively promoted on social media platform TikTok through coordinated accounts, recommendation algorithms and paid promotion. Georgescu himself declared zero funds spent in the campaign. The documents suggested Romania had been the target of "aggressive hybrid Russian attacks". Russia has denied any interference in Romania's election campaigns. If Georgescu claims victory in this Sunday's runoff vote, he will likely try to isolate Romania abroad and reverse its pro-EU approach, analysts and diplomats have said. A Tiktok spokesperson said: "We have already been cooperating with the (European) Commission and will continue to do so. We look forward to establishing the facts in light of some of the speculation and inaccurate reports we have seen."
Romanian-born film star Sebastian Stan is set to join director Radu Jude in a new project. The movie will reportedly be titled "Frankenstein in Romania," according to The Hollywood Reporter. Jude’s latest film, "Dracula," premiered at the Locarno Film Festival on Sunday, August 10, and tackles the much-depicted figure in another light. He is also […]
More than 470,000 people attended the 10th edition of Untold in Cluj-Napoca, central Romania, held over four days and featuring performances by international and Romanian artists. Organizers said this edition marked the end of the festival’s first decade and announced the launch of Untold One, set for 2026. The final night on August 10 drew […]
Standing at the foot of the world’s highest mountain is a dream for trekkers worldwide. But planning the journey isn’t just about fitness or gear—it’s also about budgeting wisely. The Everest Base Camp trek cost can vary greatly, and without clear guidance, travelers often face unexpected expenses that disrupt their plans. Whether you’re a budget […]
Romanians and citizens from 11 other countries can benefit from visa-free tourist visits of up to 45 days in Vietnam starting August 15, 2025. The new program is valid until August 14, 2028, according to Agerpres. Passport holders from Belgium, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Switzerland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands,...
The Romanian Football Federation (FRF) has unveiled a special tricolor kit designed for dogs, allowing pet owners to cheer for the national team alongside their four-legged friends during this autumn’s matches. Inspired by the team’s traditional colors, the new bright yellow model is made specifically for canine supporters who want to match the rest of […]
Romanian venture capital fund Early Game Ventures has announced a seed investment of EUR 1 million in Orbital Matter, a promising space-tech startup specializing in advanced construction technology for use in space. With the new investment, the startup aims to reach TRL 8, the “flight-qualified” certification, during its next product launch into space. Orbital Matter […]
